Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, October 13, 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, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith and Wesson (5)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 8, 2010
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 40
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTED
UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-2
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
Roll Call #18 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith and Wesson (3)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2010-11 Appropriation Limit.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the following factors to be used to calculate the appropriations limit for 2010-11:
Population: City 1.08 percent
California Per Capita Income: -2.54 percent
2. RESERVE the right to re-calculate the appropriations limit for each year at such time as State legislation is enacted (or other information is available) to determine factors to be used to calculate the annual change in nonresidential new construction.
3. ADOPT $4,283,914,632 as the appropriations limit for 2010-11.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports there is no fiscal impact in adopting this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTED
Roll Call #17 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
CD 15
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to public hearing, environmental action and related actions to approve an agreement with Watts Cinema and Education Center for the development of an education center and cinema at 10341 Graham Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HOLD a public hearing pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections (Section) 33431 and 33433 regarding the proposed disposition of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) property to Watts Cinema and Education Center, Inc. (WCEC).
2. CONCUR with the CRA Board of Commissioners (Board) action adopting the environmental resolution (attached to the Council file) certifying that the information contained in the August 2010 Addendum and the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND), ENV No. 2002-6993-MND, for the Watts Cinema and Education Center (Project) has been reviewed and considered by the CRA Board and that the Addendum and ISMND reflect the Board's independent judgment and analysis.
3. APPROVE a non-profit/institutional/semi-public land use on the CRA-owned property at 10341 Graham Avenue in Watts (Property) pursuant to findings made under Section 510 of the Redevelopment Plan for the Watts Redevelopment Project Area to allow development of those uses on the Property.
4. ADOPT the accompanying joint RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of the CRA property to WCEC and making certain findings pursuant to Section 33433 that the proposed Project will assist in eliminating blight; the sale of that Property is consistent with the Final Implementation Plan for the Watts Redevelopment Project Area; and the consideration to be received by CRA is not less than the fair re-use value of that Property as per the requirements of Section 33433.
5. AUTHORIZE the CRA Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with WCEC for development of the Project on the CRA Property, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to carry out the transaction, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration for compliance with CRA contracting requirements.
6. ADOPT the accompanying joint RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 33445 for expenditure of $598,000 in CRA funds for construction and landscaping of property to be leased from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for development of a public parking lot and other public improvements serving the Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. If approved, the CRA will execute the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with the developer for the development of the Project and will provide the developer a CRA loan in an amount not to exceed $598,000 to build out and landscape property to be leased from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for development of a public parking lot and other public improvements for the Project. The recommendations are in compliance with the CRA Financial Policies in that they are consistent with the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget and Work Program for the Watts Redevelopment Project Area. The CRA Financial Policies were approved by the CRA Board and are pending Council for review and approval. The City's Financial Policies are not applicable to the CRA. The CRA is bound only by the disclosure provisions of the City's Debt Management Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 3-17
Roll Call #8 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 3-4)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Alan David Arian to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Alan David Arian to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2014, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Arian will fill the vacancy created by Joseph Radisich who resigned effective September 14, 2010. Mr. Arian resides in Council District 15. (Current Board gender composition: M=2; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Background Check Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 12, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 12, 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 appointment of Mr. Alan David Arian to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Alan David Arian to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2014, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Arian will fill the vacancy created by Joseph Radisich who resigned effective September 14, 2010. Mr. Arian resides in Council District 15. (Current Board gender composition: M=2; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Complete.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 12, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 12, 2010
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the appointment of Ms. Robin Kramer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Robin Kramer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2013, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Kramer will fill the vacancy created by Jerilyn Mendoza who resigned effective July 31, 2010. Ms. Kramer resides in Council District Four. (Current Board gender composition: M=2; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 23, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 22, 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 appointment of Ms. Robin Kramer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Robin Kramer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2013, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Kramer will fill the vacancy created by Jerilyn Mendoza who resigned effective July 31, 2010. Ms. Kramer resides in Council District Four. (Current Board gender composition: M=2; F=3)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete.
Background Check Review: Complete.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 23, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 22, 2010
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #9 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Marissa Castro-Salvati to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners.
SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Marissa Castro-Salvati to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2015. Ms. Castro-Salvati resides in Council District Four. (New commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 2)
Ethics Commission Review: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 18, 2010
ADOPTED
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action:
RESLOVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Marissa Castro-Salvati to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2015, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
Roll Call #11 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 6-7)
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
CD 15
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a general plan amendment, building line removal, and zone and height district change for the area generally bounded by C Street, Lagoon Avenue, Harry Bridges Boulevard, and Figueroa Street, excluding properties at 502-12 and 1130-32 West C Street, 225-33 North King Avenue, and 231-39 North Lagoon Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Statement and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Los Angeles Harbor Department EIR for Berths 136-147; State Clearing House No. 2003104005) 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. 10-2447 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 Statement and Environmental Impact Report.
2. ADOPT the 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 the 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.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission (CPC), including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the CPC APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan from Light and Limited Industrial to Open Space for the revised project area, which excludes Lots 24-27, Tract 3083 (225-33 North King Avenue) and to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan and the Circulation Element of the General Plan to change the designation of Wilmington Boulevard and Neptune Avenue from C Street to Harry Bridges Boulevard from Secondary Highway and Collector Street respectively to Local Streets for the proposed construction, use and maintenance of 27-acre public open space and recreational area, to include landscaped open space, playgrounds, fountains, an amphitheater, pedestrian walkways, pedestrian bridges, picnic groves, restrooms and utility rooms, two parking lots containing 106 on-site parking spaces, and overflow parking with reinforced turf for the area generally bounded by C Street, Lagoon Avenue, Harry Bridges Boulevard, and Figueroa Street, excluding properties at 502-12 and 1130-32 West C Street, 225-33 North King Avenue, and 231-39 North Lagoon Avenue.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department CPC 2008-552-GPA-ZC-HD-BL-CU
Representative: Joel Miller, PSOMAS
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the CPC, effecting a zone change from M2, M1 and [Q]M1 to OS and Height District Change from HD-1VL to HD-1 for the revised project area, which excludes Lots 24-27, Tract 3083 (225-33 North King Avenue), subject to Conditions of Approval.
7. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the CPC, to remove a Building Line on east and west sides of Wilmington Boulevard, Ordinance No. 73072.
8. INSTRUCT the Planning Department to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
9. 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.
10. 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 - NOVEMBER 10, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 10, 2010)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED
CD 15
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed conveyance deed and 25th and Alameda Transfer Agreement among the Los Angeles Harbor Department, The Port of Long Beach (POLB) and the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA)(LAHD No. 70050).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that these actions, as described in the September 2, 2010 Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) report and attached to the Council file, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III Class 12 of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. FIND and DECLARE that parcels MCOG-697-3 and MCOG-697-East, located near the intersection of 25th Street and Alameda Street in the City of Vernon, jointly owned with the POLB, is no longer required for use by the Harbor Department, and further AUTHORIZE the sale of said real property.
3. APPROVE the 25th and Alameda Transfer Agreement, as attached to the Council file, between the Harbor Department, POLB and ACTA for the transfer and sale of the Ports' Parcels in conjunction with sale of the ACTA Parcels.
4. APPROVE the proposed Conveyance Deed for the Harbor Department's 50 percent interest in the Port's Parcels to ACTA, as attached to the Council file.
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE providing for a grant deed involving certain City-owned real property which is no longer required for use by the City, and the public interest requires the conveyance thereof without the necessity of sale of calling to bids to the ACTA.
6. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Conveyance Deed and 25th and Alameda Transfer Agreement upon approval by City Council.
7. ADOPT Resolution No. 10-7057.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the disposal of the surplus properties referenced in the September 2, 2010 Board report and attached to the Council file is estimated to result in $1,219,000 in revenues to the Harbor Department, reflecting the Department's 50 percent interest in the Ports' jointly owned parcels.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 8-11)
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection process to extend/substitute the $200 million Letter of Credit Agreement for the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Commercial Paper Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated September 8, 2010 relative to the selection process to extend/substitute the $200 million Letter of Credit Agreement for the MICLA Commercial Paper Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Fiscal Year (FY) (2009-10 AB 1290 Status Report.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the CRA Fourth Quarter Year-End FY 2009-10 AB 1290 Status Report dated September 9, 2010, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
CD 9
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting $400,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for use by the Office of Community Beautification for the South of Santa Monica Freeway Clean and Safe Program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cárdenas - Alarcón), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to accept $400,000 from the CRA and deposit the funds in the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, for use by the Office of Community Beautification for the South of Santa Monica Freeway Clean and Safe Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis on this report
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
CDs 9 & 15
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) and CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST relative to funding Brownfield environmental remediation services by submitting Brownfield grant applications to the US Environmental Protection Agency and approving matching CRA funds from the Council District Nine Project Area tax increment.
(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
STATUTORY EXEMPTION and HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Brownfield Cleanup Grant applications to the US Environmental Protection Agency and matching Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funds.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND the grant applications are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 18, Section 15262 of the CRA CEQA Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the CRA Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to:
a. Apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding of up to $800,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to fund Brownfields environmental assessment and remediation (cleanup) services.
b. Provide 20 percent in matching funds of up to $80,000 in Tax Increment Funds for Brownfields cleanup services in the Council District Nine Project Area.
c. Provide 20 percent in matching funds of up to $40,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Brownfields Revitalization Funds, subject to approval of the Brownfields Resource Team, or up to $40,000 in Los Angeles Harbor Industrial Center Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Funds for Brownfields cleanup services in the Los Angeles Harbor Industrial Center Redevelopment Project Area.
d. Amend the CRA Budget and Work Program for the fiscal year in which the grant funds are received, as needed, to reflect the receipt and allocation of the US EPA grant funds up to $800,000.
e. Report back to the City Council upon notification of grant awards by the US EPA prior to executing contracts and subcontracts with consultants to implement the abovementioned Brownfields environmental assessment and cleanup services.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. The CRA reports that the source of funds for the required 20 percent local match for Brownfields cleanup services are CDBG and/or Tax Increment funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED, *AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #10 - Adopt as Amended, Ayes (10); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (5)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on HR 3526 (Watson) which would define community-based gang intervention terms and services and ensure effective use of funds for such services.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 3526, which would provide definitions of terms and services related to community-based gang intervention to ensure that funding for such intervention is utilized in a cost-effective manner and that community-based agencies are held accountable for providing integrated intervention services, *to be known as the Tony Cárdenas Community-Based Gang Intervention Act (*Garcetti - Parks).
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #1 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 13-16)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new lease agreement with JP Morgan Chase N.A. (Chase) for Space 10C at the Los Angeles Mall.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with Chase for Space 10C at the Los Angeles Mall under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the GSD report dated July 29, 2010, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the tenant shall be responsible for all tenant improvements to configure the space. The lease will generate revenue of $1,748.50 monthly or $20,982.00 annually to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a civil service exemption for one grant-funded Senior Project Coordinator position in the Community Development Department (CDD).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that one Senior Project Coordinator position in the CDD, Green Sector Initiative Program, be EXEMPTED from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter for a term not to exceed two years, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4), with the condition that full grant funding must be received by the CDD for the two-year period. The Board of Civil Service Commissioners approved the exemption request from CDD on August 26, 2010.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CDD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative the exemption of one Finance Specialist V position for the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the exemption of one Finance Specialist V position for the CAO from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b) (1).
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 22, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 22, 2010)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
CD 11
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to rejoin City of Los Angeles Information Technology Agency Contract No. 8636 with Compucom Systems, Inc. (Compucom) for the purchase of computer software, licenses and related support.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action, as described in the August 24, 2010 Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) report and attached to the Council file, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the rejoining of City of Los Angeles Information Technology Agency Contract No. 8636 with Compucom for the purchase of computer software, licenses and related support for a term of three years and an amount not to exceed $17,235,734.
3. CONCUR in the Board’s action of August 2, 2010 (Resolution No. 24186) authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Contract with Compucom.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed request to rejoin the CompuCom contract is funded in the amount of $2,486,600 from the Airports Department Fiscal Year 2010-11, Information Technology operating budget. Airports Department staff reports the balance of funds required during FY 2010-11 will be provided from capital projects and non-Information Technology budgets. CompuCom funding in subsequent years will be requested during the budget processes. Since the Airports Department is bound only by the City Debt Management Policies, the City Financial Policies are not applicable. The proposed action will have no impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 24, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 22, 2010)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #19 - Adopt as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith and Wesson (3)
CD 15
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement No. 10-2890 with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute for sponsorship of the TopSail Youth Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that these actions, as described in the September 1, 2010 Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) report and attached to the Council file, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Class 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. FIND that, in accordance with City Charter Section 1022, the scope of work of the Agreement No. 10-2890 is of a temporary and occasional nature and is best completed by a contractor on an interim basis.
3. FIND that Agreement No. 10-2890 is consistent with the criteria of the Board-approved Sponsorship/Hosting Policy (March 2010).
4. APPROVE Agreement No. 10-2890 with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute for a term of three years and expenditures not to exceed $1,050,000.
5. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute Agreement No. 10-2890 and the Board Secretary to attest said Agreement upon approval by City Council.
6. ADOPT Resolution No. 10-6983.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports funds for the first year of the three-year sponsorship are included in the budget for Fiscal Year 2007-08.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 7, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2010
ADOPTED
MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the Board of Harbor Commissioners to reconsider increasing their level of sponsorship for the Los Angeles Maritime Institute, given the beneficial programs that are offered by this organization.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 18-30
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
CD 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Elysian Valley Lighting Improvement Phase 3 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 August 13, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Elysian Valley Lighting Improvement Phase 3 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, $10,157,06 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: December 13, 2010)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #12 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
CD 2
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunland Boulevard and Sunland Park Drive 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 September 1, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunland Boulevard and Sunland Park Drive 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, $1,103.24 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: December 13, 2010)
Roll Call #11 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
(Item Nos. 20-24)
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
CD 9
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 27th and Figueroa Streets Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 1, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 27th and Figueroa Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $450.45 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2011-12 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: December 13, 2010)
ITEM NO. (21) - 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 Carl Street and Borden 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 September 1, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Carl Street and Borden 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, $1,040.77 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2011-12 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: December 13, 2010)
ITEM NO. (22) - 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 Lemp Avenue and Archwood 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 August 31, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lemp Avenue and Archwood 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, $202.70 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: December 13, 2010)
ITEM NO. (23) - 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 Wilshire Boulevard and Tremaine 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 September 14, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Tremaine 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, $1,673.80 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: December 13, 2010)
ITEM NO. (24) - 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 Chiquita Street and Colfax 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 September 15, 2010.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of DECEMBER 17, 2010 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Chiquita Street and Colfax 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, $1,339.10 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2011-12 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: December 13, 2010)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #13 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting to Warren E & P, Inc. and Warren Resources of California, Inc., a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate, and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE granting to Warren E & P, Inc. and Warren Resources of California, Inc., a non-public utility pipeline franchise to install, retain, operate, and maintain pipelines and their adjunct communication lines within the City of Los Angeles, subject to terms and conditions specified in said Ordinance and which may be approved by Council or by the Board of Transportation Commissioners.
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to refund the $500 good faith deposit to Warren E & P, Inc. and Warren Resources of California, Inc., upon approval of the faithful performance bond by the LADOT and the City Attorney, and upon publication of the Ordinance.
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.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #16 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to approving the advance of funds for the Victorville Transmission Line Relay Replacement Project at Mead Substation.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action of May 18, 2010, Resolution No. 010-326, approving the advance of funds for Victorville Transmission Line Relay replacement Project at Mead Substation Agreement, Los Department Water and Power (LADWP) No. BP 09-004, Western No. 09-DSR-11981, as detailed in the Board of Water and Power Commissioner’s May 19, 2010 report and attached to the Council file.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving advance payment under Agreement LADWP No. BP 09-004 with Western Area Power Administration of the United Stated Department of Energy.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed advance of funds for Victorville Transmission Line Relay replacement Project at Mead Substation Agreement, LADWP No. BP 09-004, Western No. 09-DSR-11981, will have no impact on the City General Fund. The proposed advance of funds of up to $300,000 for the Victorville Transmission Relay Replacement Project at the Mead Substation to Western Area Power Administration has been included in the LADWP's Power Revenue Fund for Power System Reliability improvements.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Roll Call #3 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 27a-27l)
ITEM NO. (27) - 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 October 6, 2010:
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a. Property at 1008 East 75th Street (Case No. 214468).
Assessor I.D. No. 6023-013-015
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 31, 2008)
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b. Property at 115 East 61st Street (Case No. 18483).
Assessor I.D. No. 6006-007-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 11, 2006)
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c. Property at 118 East Century Boulevard (Case No. 278134).
Assessor I.D. No. 6063-001-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 5, 2010)
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d. Property at 12114 South Figueroa Street (Case No. 126012).
Assessor I.D. No. 6117-004-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 14, 2007)
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e. Property at 12114 South Figueroa Street (Case No. 267545).
Assessor I.D. No. 6117-004-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 25, 2010)
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f. Property at 12114 South Figueroa Street (Case No. 229403).
Assessor I.D. No. 6117-004-018
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 28, 2009)
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g. Property at 123 East 36th Place (Case No. 262032).
Assessor I.D. No. 5120-010-014
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 11, 2010)
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h. Property at 1641 South Beverly Glen Boulevard (Case No. 257181).
Assessor I.D. No. 4327-005-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 5, 2010)
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i. Property at 1957 East 115th Street (Case No. 123983).
Assessor I.D. No. 6067-002-032
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 19, 2007)
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j. Property at 3408 North Chapman Street (Case No. 294462).
Assessor I.D. No. 5459-010-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 22, 2010)
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k. Property at 634 East 87th Street (Case No. 223269).
Assessor I.D. No. 6042-004-044
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 30, 2009)
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l. Property at 7422 North Vineland Avenue (Case No. 246796).
Assessor I.D. No. 2410-002-021
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 22, 2009)
ITEM NO. (28) - CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 19, 2010
Roll Call #2 - Adopted To Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KORETZ - HAHN) relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 45.19.6.2(B)(2)(3) of the Registration Section regarding Medical Marijuana Collectives.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AMEND LAMC Section 45.19.6.2(B)(2)(3) of the Registration Section as follows: “has substantially the same ownership and management as it identified in its registration with the City Clerk’s Office.”
2. DEFINE “substantially the same ownership and management” in the Definitions Sections of Final Ordinance No. 181069 as “any pre-ICO Medical Marijuana Collective that has identical ownership and management from their initial ICO filings, or any pre-ICO Medical Marijuana Collective that has added, deleted, or substituted management from their original application, but still maintains at least one primary owner and/or manager from the initial Pre-ICO application.”
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to review all pre-ICO Medical Marijuana Collectives that re-registered with the City in June 2010 and, for those that were excluded on the basis of LAMC Section 45.19.6.2(B)(2)(3), that the City Clerk be required to reapply this amended Ordinance as to those operators.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to grant priority status to any pre-ICO Medical Marijuana Collective that was previously refused priority status, but should be granted priority status under the aforementioned clarified definition.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (29) SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL MOTION - SEE FOLLOWING
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ZINE - PARKS) relative to the City Council imploring all members of the media to refrain from jeopardizing the safety of witnesses by publishing their names in gang-related trials.
Recommendation for Council action:
IMPLORE all members of the media to refrain from unnecessarily jeopardizing the safety of witnesses and their families by publishing the names of witnesses in gang-related trials.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2010)
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (ZINE - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action:
1. IMPLORE all members of the media to refrain from unnecessarily jeopardizing the safety of witnesses and their families by publishing the names of witnesses in gang-related trials.
2. ENCOURAGE the Los Angeles District Attorney and the Los Angeles Police Department to include, as standard practice, a REQUEST to the media to protect the identity of witnesses during gang-related trials.
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #14 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
RESOLUTION (KREKORIAN - GARCETTI - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring October 17, 2010 as AIDS Walk Los Angeles Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE October 17, 2010 as AIDS Walk Los Angeles Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Closed Sessions - Items 31-33
Roll Call #4 - Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 31-32)
ITEM NO. (31) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
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 Timothy Park v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. LC 078205. (This matter involves a personal injury incident which occurred on September 11, 2006.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 4, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $155,000 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 Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley, LLP and Timothy Park.
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 - Rosendahl - Koretz “yes”) at its meeting on October 4, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (32) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
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 Kelvin Jelks v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 420098. (This matter involves a Los Angeles Police Department officer and an automobile accident which occurred on June 3, 2009.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 4, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $250,000 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 The Law Offices of Jacques Beugelmans and plaintiff, Kelvin Jelks.
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 - Rosendahl - Koretz “yes”) at its meeting on October 4, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
ITEM NO. (33) - MOTION ADOPTED IN CLOSED SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #26 - Adopted in Closed Session, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith, Wesson and Zine (4)
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 Jarrod Tomassi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV08-01851 DSF (SSx). (This matter arises from a FLSA claim.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 4, 2010)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend a total of $340,000 in total settlement of the above entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw five demands totaling the amount of $120,000 from the Los Angeles Fire Department, Fund 100/38, Account No. 1012 and be payable as follows:
a. $6,060.63 made payable to Aaron King
b. $4,848.51 made payable to Mark Lopez
c. $44,848.46 made payable to James Bruccolieri
d. $44,848.46 made payable to Jarrod Tomassi
e. $19,393.94 made payable to Brian Van Fossen
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw one demand in the amount of $220,000 from the City Attorney, Fund 100/59, Account No. 9770 and be payable to LITT, ESTUAR, HARRISON & KITSON, LLP.
4. 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 - Rosendahl - Koretz “yes”) at its meeting on October 4, 2010, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 34-43
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #21 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith and Wesson (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s billing and collection process, and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motions (Zine - Garcetti - Hahn - Rosendahl - Parks), (Hahn - Koretz - Garcetti - Zine), and (Koretz - Hahn - Garcetti):
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Office of Finance and in consultation with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on potential parameters and probable success of a billing amnesty program, including better ways to utilize the City Intranet for publication of delinquent non-tax debtors.
2. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to report on the status of the creation of a centralized City billing process; including the anticipated increase in collections from utilization; the amount of time before a debt is referred to a collection agency; the authority which would be needed by the Revenue Manager to act as “Collections Sheriff.”
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report back on the current process of referring delinquent accounts to the Office of Finance with recommendations to expedite the process.
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on all legal options to pursue delinquent payments; other related penalties or asset acquisition; parameters under which legal action should be considered; and the amount of time appropriate to allow a collection agency to resolve payment before it is referred to the City Attorney.
5. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance, with the assistance of the CAO, the CLA, the City Attorney, the LAPD and LAFD, and any other affected department, to report in 45 days with recommendations to structure a centralized billing and collections process and bring forth any ordinances needed for implementation.
6. REQUEST the Controller to present the findings of her follow-up audit on billings and collections to the Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee within the next 30 days, and that the Committee examine the Controller's findings, meet with departmental heads and staff, and determine the necessary steps to take to ensure that we vastly improve our city's collections practices and fiscal status.
7. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to provide an update on referring delinquent accounts to contracted collection agencies and reference Council File No. 10-0225 in its response.
8. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance, with the assistance of the CAO and the CLA to review Phase I and Phase II recommendations of the Macias report, reconcile Council actions to-date with those recommendations and submit revised recommendations within 45 days to the Budget and Finance Committee.
9. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:
a. Close the following Council file Nos. 05-2514, 07-1886, 07-0465 and 08-2122 inasmuch as the recommendations have been adopted through previous Council actions and will now be considered under Council file No. 10-0225.
b. Refer all future reports submitted in response to previously requested report backs under Council file Nos. 05-2514, 07-1886, 07-0465, 08-2122, 10-1155, 10-1155-S1 and 10-1155-S2 to Council file No. 10-0225.
10. INSTRUCT departments to submit all reports requested in the above recommendations to the Budget and Finance Committee within 30 days, unless otherwise noted.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes, by Studio City Neighborhood Council.
(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #5 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 35-42)
ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the issuance of Mello-Roos Special Tax Bonds for the Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLULTION authorizing the issuance of not-to-exceed $6,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2010, and APPROVE the execution and delivery of the Indenture, Infrastructure Funding Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Preliminary Official Statement and Official Statement and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and other matters related thereto.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to administer all bond proceeds and make technical corrections as necessary to implement the intent of the Mayor and City Council actions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommendations contained in this report. All costs associated with this project will be paid from developer fees and/or bond proceeds, and in no event shall the General Fund be called upon for repayment of any principal or interest on these bonds.
Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that issuance of up to $6 million of Mello-Roos Special Tax Bonds will not cause the City's debt service payments to exceed 15 percent of General Fund Revenues for both voter-approved and nonvoter-approved debt as established in the City's Financial Policies, Debt Management Section, because the debt service on the $6 million of bonds will be paid from Mello-Roos Special Tax Revenues collected from parcels located within Community Facilities District No.8 (Legends at Cascades).
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on HR 168 (Rothman) which would authorize 150,000 incremental Section 8 vouchers for tenant-based rental assistance.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 168 (Rothman), the Housing Opportunities Made Easier Act, which would authorize 150,000 additional Section 8 vouchers for tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on HR 2746 (Carnahan) and similar legislation that would allow public transit agencies to use a portion of their federal transit funding for operating expenses.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rosendahl - LaBonge), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 2746 (Carnahan) and similar legislation that would allow public transit agencies to use a portion of their federal transit funding for operating expenses.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on S. 3217 (Dodd) and HR 4173 (Frank) which would strengthen financial regulatory controls.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (HR 4173) which would strengthen financial regulatory controls.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on HR 4591 (Sestak) which would grant employers a 25 percent tax credit on the first $6,000 of wages paid to eligible individuals age 62 and older, among other provisions.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 4591 (Sestak), the Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2010, which would amend the Internal Revenue Code to grant employers that provide employees health and retirement benefits a 25 percent tax credit for the first $6,000 of wages paid to eligible individuals age 62 and older, among other provisions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on HR 147 (Israel) which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 147 (Israel) which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on legislation and/or administrative action which would extend the current deadline on various bond provisions provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Garcetti - Reyes), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for the infrastructure bond provision deadline extensions contained in S. 3793 (Baucus) and HR 5893 (Levin), and any additional legislation and/or administrative action, which would extend the current expiration date for the bond provisions in the ARRA from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position on legislation and/or administrative action which would continue mail delivery services offered by the United States Postal Service.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2009-10 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for legislation and/or administrative action which would continue mail delivery services offered by the United States Postal Service, as proposed by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (43) - SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED IN LIEU OF ORIGINAL COMMITTEE REPORT - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #22 - Adopt as Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith, Wesson and Zine (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to the suspension of the Reciprocal Arrangement between the Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan (WPERP) and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. VETO the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action of September 7, Resolution No. 011-077, authorizing the execution of an Amendment to the WPERP to suspend the reciprocal arrangement (Plan Section IV, Subsection J) between the WPERP and the LACERS (10-2417-S1).
2. NOTE and FILE the October 4, 2010 report from the WPERP, inasmuch as it is submitted in response to the Council’s request for a detailed history between the WPERP and the LACERS (10-2417).
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Council asserted jurisdiction on September 22, 2010)
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 13, 2010
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2010)
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PERRY - ALARCON)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. VETO the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action of September 7, 2010, Resolution No. 011-077, authorizing the execution of an Amendment to the WPERP to suspend the Reciprocal Arrangement (Plan Section IV, Subsection J) between the WPERP and the LACERS.
2. URGE the Board and the WPERP to work with the LACERS and the City Administrative Officer to jointly review and assess the impact of a potential suspension of the Reciprocal Arrangement on both pension systems, including the following:
a. Conduct a thorough review of the actuarial study conducted by the Department of Water and Power (DWP) and determine if there is a need to conduct an additional independent review conducted by both Pension System Administrators.
b. Explore methods and approaches to address any potential discrepancies that may be impacting the Reciprocal Arrangement in order to maintain the Arrangement intact and preserve the financial stability of both pension systems.
c. Report to Council on the status of this review within 30 days.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 44-50
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #11 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Krekorian, Smith and Wesson (3)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as Public Street lying on the south side of Temple Street east of Alameda Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the dedication of City-owned real property as public street lying on the south side of Temple Street east of Alameda Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that the City-owned real property lying on the south side of Temple Street east of Alameda Street shown attached on the Exhibit Map of the August 10, 2010 City Engineer report and attached to the Council file, be dedicated, accepted, and established as part of Temple Street, a public street of said City.
3. FIND that pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter, the this dedication, acceptance and establishment of City-owned real property as public streets and alley is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE effectuating the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City of Los Angeles, lying on the south side of Temple Street east of Alameda Street, a public street of said City.
5. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering to record the Ordinance, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 4, with the County Recorder.
6. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action is being processed under Work Order No. E170702A.
Roll Call #6 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 45a-45h)
ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED
et al. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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 October 5, 2010:
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a. Property at 1438 West Rolland Curtis Place (Case No. 193587).
Assessor I.D. No. 5036-013-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 11, 2008)
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b. Property at 1438 West Rolland Curtis Place (Case No. 267343).
Assessor I.D. No. 5036-013-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 14, 2010)
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c. Property at 1052 West 58th Place (Case No. 168623).
Assessor I.D. No. 6003-005-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 12, 2008)
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d. Property at 1052 West 58th Place (Case No. 259080).
Assessor I.D. No. 6003-005-002
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 15, 2009)
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e. Property at 1526 South Veteran Avenue (Case No. 229401).
Assessor I.D. No. 4324-024-005
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 19, 2009)
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f. Property at 1233 South Bonnie Brae Street (Case No. 157884).
Assessor I.D. No. 5136-022-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 12, 2008)
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g. Property at 1233 South Bonnie Brae Street (Case No. 261363).
Assessor I.D. No. 5136-022-019
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 7, 2010)
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h. Property at 2312 South Wall Street (Case No. 6214).
Assessor I.D. No. 5127-012-008
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 29, 2003)
ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #23 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith, Wesson and Zine (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE relative to allocations and reallocations of Proposition 40 Funds for various projects.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the allocation and reallocation of Proposition 40 Per Capita discretionary funds totaling $1,230,473, as noted in Attachment 1 in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
2. APPROVE the allocation of Proposition 40 Roberti Z'Berg Harris discretionary funds totaling $900,256, as noted in Attachment 1 in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to negotiate and execute the necessary sub-grant agreements and submit the necessary applications to the State to obtain approval of the allocation of funds to these projects.
4. REQUEST that the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners concur with the allocations and reallocations.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical adjustments that may be needed to implement the above recommendations.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that approval of the recommended allocations and reallocation of State Proposition 40 funds will not have an impact on the General Fund, inasmuch as the projects are expected to be implemented using these State grant funds. In the unlikely event that the State discontinues grant reimbursements, the impact to the General Fund could be $2.1 million if alternative funding sources are not identified to complete these projects. Once these projects are completed and come on line, an as yet undetermined amount of General Fund may be needed to fund future operation and maintenance costs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging and Information Technology and Government Affairs Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
MOTION (LABONGE - PERRY)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the allocation and reallocation of Proposition 40 Per Capita discretionary funds totaling $1,230,473, as noted in Attachment 1 of the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report dated October 6, 2010, in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
2. APPROVE the allocation of Proposition 40 Roberti Z'Berg Harris discretionary funds totaling $900,256, as noted in Attachment 1 of the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report dated October 6, 2010, in order to maximize the City's ability to use these funds.
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to negotiate and execute the necessary sub-grant agreements and submit the necessary applications to the State to obtain approval of the allocation of funds to these projects.
4. REQUEST that the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners concur with the allocations and reallocations.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical adjustments that may be needed to implement the above recommendations.
ITEM NO. (47) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #24 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith, Wesson and Zine (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (GARCETTI - PARKS - KORETZ - ROSENDAHL) relative to authorizing the Ad Hoc Commission on Revenue Efficiency (CORE) to continue evaluating and recommending improvements in revenue collections and other enhancements.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the CORE to continue evaluating and recommending improvements in revenue collections and other enhancements for a second six-month term.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Audits and Governmental Efficiency Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #25 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Smith, Wesson and Zine (4)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CÁRDENAS - KREKORIAN) relative to reaffirming and re-adopting Council actions of June 15, 2010 and February 25, 2010, allocating funds to Northeast Graffiti Busters.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REAFFIRM and RE-ADOPT Council action of June 15, 2010 (Council file No. 10-0011-S20) relative to the TRANSFER of $33,000 in the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to be ALLOCATED to Northeast Graffiti Busters.
2. REAFFIRM and RE-ADOPT Council action of February 25, 2010 (Council file No. 10-0011-S7) relative to the TRANSFER of $46,000 in the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to be ALLOCATED to Northeast Graffiti Busters for curb and sidewalk cleaning along Van Nuys Boulevard.
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services as well as the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
Roll Call #7 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ALARCÓN - HAHN) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting at 14870 Polk Street in Sylmar on August 14, 2010.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting at 14870 Polk Street in Sylmar on August 14, 2010.
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
Roll Call #6 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Krekorian, Reyes, Smith and Wesson (4)
(Item Nos. 50a-50b)
ITEM NO. (50) - MAPS APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORTS ADOPTED
et al. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and ADOPT the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified:
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a. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 65877 for property located at 8706 Ramsgate Avenue lying southerly of Manchester Boulevard.
(Bond No. C-117717)
Applicants: 8706 Ramsgate, LLC
R.T. Quinn & Associates
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b. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 63263 for property located at 12747-51 North Norris Avenue lying northwesterly of Astoria Street.
(Bond No. C-117718)
(Quimby Fee: $42,196)
Applicants: RELYT Developers, LLC
Wagner Kerr Associates, Inc.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (ZINE - GARCETTI) relative to funding for cost associated with the use of the mobile stage by Grateful Hearts for their event on October 21, 2010.
MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to funding for the installation of speed humps on Avenue 52 in Council District One.
MOTION (HAHN - ALARCÓN) relative to funding for street improvement and maintenance efforts on Gaffey Street in Council District 15.
MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the deaths of Brenda Aguilera and Jonathan Plascencia for an additional six months.
MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Cosme Gonzalez for an additional six months.
MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to installing street banners announcing the 2010-11 Downtown on Ice event at Pershing Square.
MOTION (REYES - GARCETTI) relative to lease approval for office space at 1572 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026 in Council District One.
MOTION (KREKORIAN - ALARCÓN) relative to lease approval for office space at 9747 Wheatland Avenue, Shadow Hills, CA 91040 in Council District Two.
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring October 20, 2010 as Disability Mentoring Day in the City of Los Angeles.
RESOLUTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) relative to declaring October 21, 2010 as Hard Rock Café Day in the City of Los Angeles.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Hahn was excused from Council session of Tuesday, October 26, 2010, due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Council session of Wednesday, November 3, 2010, due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember LaBonge was excused from Council sessions of Friday, October 29, and Wednesday, November 3, 2010 both are due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Huizar was excused due to arrive at 11:00 a.m from Council sessions of Tuesday, October 19, Friday, November 5, and Tuesday, December 7, 2010, all due to City business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
10-0004-S3 - First Baptist Church of Venice (Rosendahl - All Councilmembers)
Green Dot Public Schools 10th Anniversary (Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
10-0003-S3- Inez Bell (Hahn)
Louvenia Dollie Woods (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
Willie Cobb (Wesson)
Alarcón, Hahn, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Smith, Wesson and Zine (5)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL