Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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, Huizar, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Wesson, Zine and President Garcetti (10); Absent: Hahn, Koretz, Krekorian, Parks and Smith (5)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
APRIL 29, 2011
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 18
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 1-6
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
Roll Call #15 - Ordinance Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Krekorian (2)
CD 15
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Marshall Court and Sepulveda Street Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE confirming assessment and ordering the work, if there was not a majority protest as a result of balloting, and if protests are denied, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held April 13, 2011)
Roll Call #8 - Ordinance Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Koretz, Krekorian and Parks (3)
(Item Nos. 2-7)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
CD 11
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Marquez Avenue and Sunset Boulevard Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE confirming assessment and ordering the work, if there was not a majority protest as a result of balloting, and if protests are denied, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218)
(Public Hearing held April 13, 2011)
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
CD 4
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Burbank and Lankershim Boulevards Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE confirming assessment and ordering the work, if there was not a majority protest as a result of balloting, and if protests are denied, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held April 13, 2011)
ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
CD 11
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Anchorage Street and Grand Canal Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE confirming assessment and ordering the work, if there was not a majority protest as a result of balloting, and if protests are denied, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held April 13, 2011)
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
CD 11
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Bundy Drive and Gorham Avenue No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE confirming assessment and ordering the work, if there was not a majority protest as a result of balloting, and if protests are denied, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held April 13, 2011)
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
CD 6
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Leadwell Street and Haskell Avenue (Re-Ballot) Lighting District.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE confirming assessment and ordering the work, if there was not a majority protest as a result of balloting, and if protests are denied, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
(Public Hearing held April 13, 2011)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 7-14
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
CD 4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION establishing the Hollywood Grove Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (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 Article19, Section 15308 and 15331, Class (8 and 31) of the California CEQA Guidelines.
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 Hollywood Grove HPOZ and adoption of the Hollywood Grove HPOZ Preservation Plan for properties fronting both sides of Canyon Drive, Van Ness Avenue, Taft Avenue, Wilton Place, Gramercy Place and St. Andrews Place between Franklin Avenue to the south and Foothill Drive/Neindorff Drive to the north (excluding commercially zoned properties along Franklin Avenue).
Applicant: City of Los Angeles CPC 2010-2722-HPOZ
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Planning Commission. 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. (8) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #16 - Ordinance Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to revising the Very High Fire Severity Zone Map.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Subsection A of Section 57.25.01 and Section 57.25.25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise the Very High Fire Severity Zone Map.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. 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. (9) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #10 - Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Krekorian (1)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CÁRDENAS - KREKORIAN - REYES) relative to the feasibility of renegotiating existing cellular phone service contracts and establishing a procurement policy that achieves optimal savings on existing and future contracts.
(Information Technology and Government Affairs Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm for background documents.)
ADOPTED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of renegotiating existing cellular phone service contracts and establishing a procurement policy that achieves optimal savings on existing and future contracts.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cárdenas - Krekorian - Reyes):
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Department of General Services (GSD) and the Information Technology Agency (ITA), in consultation with the following departments, to report on possible opportunities for achieving cost savings through renegotiating existing cellular phone service contracts within 15 days:
Aging Housing
Animal Services Library
Building and Safety ITA
City Attorney Neighborhood Empowerment
City Clerk Personnel
Controller Planning
CAO Police
Community Development Public Works
Convention Center Board of Public Works
Cultural Affairs Bureau of Engineering
Disability Bureau of Contract Administration
El Pueblo Bureau of Sanitation
Emergency Management Bureau of Street Lighting
Ethics Commission Bureau of Street Services
Finance Recreation and Parks
Fire Transportation
GSD Treasurer
Zoo
2. INSTRUCT the CAO, GSD and ITA to provide recommendations on a procurement policy for cellular phone service agreements, including methods to achieve optimal savings on existing and future contracts, within 15 days.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #14 - To Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Krekorian (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of a Banking Development District (BDD) Task Force to report on a variety of issues relating to the creation of Banking Development Districts.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ESTABLISH a BDD Task Force.
2. DESIGNATE the City Treasurer as the Chair of the BDD Task Force.
3. INSTRUCT the City Treasurer to convene the BDD Task Force initially comprised of the Chairperson of the Jobs and Business Development Committee, representatives from the Mayor’s Office, Bank on Los Angeles, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) by April 2011.
4. INSTRUCT the BDD Task Force to report back on Phase I activities by July 31, 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of April 26, 2011)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (REYES - ALARCON)
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the following new recommendation:
5. INCLUDE the Chair of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee in the development of the Banking Development District Program as recommended by the Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee on June 24, 2009 and August 3, 2009, respectively.
Roll Call #2 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Koretz, Krekorian and Parks (4)
(Item Nos. 11-12)
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a civil service exemption for one grant-funded Project Coordinator position in the Community Development Department (CDD).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that one Project Coordinator position in the CDD 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). The Board of Civil Service Commissioners approved the exemption request from the CDD on March 10, 2011.
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. (12) - ADOPTED
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a civil service exemption for one grant-funded Assistant Chief Grants Administrator position in the Community Development Department (CDD).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that one Assistant Chief Grants Administrator position in the CDD, Commission on Community and Family Services, 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). The Board of Civil Service Commissioners approved the exemption request from the CDD on February 10, 2011.
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. (13) - CONTINUED TO MAY 11, 2011
Roll Call #1 - Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (15)
CD 5
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal of a Variance for property at 8385 West Third Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 1(22) of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee as the Findings of the Council.
3. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART APPEAL filed by Robert Cherno on behalf of the Beverly Wilshire Homes Association from the decision of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) in overturning the Zoning Administrator’s decision and THEREBY APPROVE a Variance from Municipal Code Section 12.26-E.5 to permit one required parking space through a lease agreement in lieu of a covenant for property at 8385 West Third Street, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.
ZA-2010-552-ZV-1A
Applicant: Steve Abrams (Elizabeth Peterson, EPG Inc., Representative)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2011
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 4, 2010)
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #17 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
CD 7
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Use appeal for property at 13245 Hubbard Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency in the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 11-0377 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2010-819- MND] filed on August 6, 2010.
2. ADOPT FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEAL filed by Benjamin Williams, Sylmar Homeowners’ Council from the entire determination of the City Planning Commission and THEREBY APPROVING a Conditional Use to permit a public charter high school with 56 parking spaces in the RA Zone and a 10-foot encroachment into the 37-foot building line along Hubbard Street for property located at 13245 Hubbard Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Campus USA, Inc., Greg Brendel CPC 2010-319-CU
Representative: Al Avila
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 15, 2011
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 13, 2011)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 15-19
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #18 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
(Item Nos. 15a-15j)
ITEM NO. (15) - 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 April 27, 2011:
CD 1
a. Property at 2822 North Johnston Street (Case No. 243120).
Assessor I.D. No. 5206-020-047
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 6, 2009)
CD 8
b. Property at 2817 West Vernon Avenue (Case No. 126303).
Assessor I.D. No. 5023-016-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 12, 2007)
CD 8
c. Property at 2817 West Vernon Avenue (Case No. 145182).
Assessor I.D. No. 5023-016-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 21, 2008)
CD 8
d. Property at 2817 West Vernon Avenue (Case No. 289906).
Assessor I.D. No. 5023-016-010
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 8, 2010)
CD 8
e. Property at 6919 South Cimarron Street (Case No. 141765).
Assessor I.D. No. 6016-030-030
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 7, 2008)
CD 8
f. Property at 6919 South Cimarron Street (Case No. 262703).
Assessor I.D. No. 6016-030-030
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 25, 2010)
CD 9
g. Property at 621 West 54th Street (Case No. 164250).
Assessor I.D. No. 5001-026-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 3, 2008)
CD 15
h. Property at 1309 North Lagoon Avenue (Case No. 304752).
Assessor I.D. No. 7420-030-024
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 10, 2011)
CD 15
i. Property at 1648 East 112th Street (Case No. 293282).
Assessor I.D. No. 6069-021-026
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 14, 2010)
CD 15
j. Property at 2033 East Imperial Highway (Case No. 250238).
Assessor I.D. No. 6067-013-006
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 3, 2009)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #19 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
CD 9
COMMUNICATION FROM THE L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE relative to an extension of the Proposition K Grant Agreement with Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles (CCSCLA) for a synthetic soccer field project at Dorothy V. Johnson Opportunity High School.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-105016 with CCSCLA to:
a. Extend the deadline for design and construction from August 30, 2010 to June 30, 2012, including all closeout activities.
b. Modify the project scope to decrease the grandstand seating capacity from 1,500 to 750 and increase the size of the soccer field from 69,000 s.f. to 87,500 s.f.
c. Find that the current project scope is functionally equivalent and will provide substantially similar benefits to the originally proposed project
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that CCSCLA received a third cycle competitive award of $760,054 in Proposition K funds for a synthetic soccer field project located at the Dorothy V. Johnson Opportunity High School. The term extension would provide additional time needed to complete the project, including closeout activities. There is no impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #4 - Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Hahn, Koretz, Krekorian and Parks (4)
CD 9 & 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE relative to extensions of the Proposition K Grant Agreements with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for synthetic turf sports field projects at Belmont and Fremont Senior High Schools.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. C-115601 with the LAUSD Belmont Senior High School and Grant Agreement No. C-115602 with the LAUSD Fremont Senior High School to:
a. Approve LAUSD’s written request to extend the term for design and construction for the Belmont Senior High School synthetic turn sports field project from June 26, 2011, to December 31, 2012, and to AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute the related Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-115601.
b. Approve LAUSD’s written request to extend the deadline for design and construction for the Fremont Senior High School synthetic turf sports field project from June 26, 2011, to June 26, 2012, and to AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute the related Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-115602.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that the LAUSD received two sixth cycle competitive awards, each for $500,000, to install a synthetic turf sports field at Belmont and Fremont Senior High Schools. The term extensions would provide additional time needed to complete the projects, including closeout activities. There is no impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommend actions.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #13 - To Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Krekorian (2)
CD 14
MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE) relative to an agreement with La Plaza United Methodist Church in the City’s El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT and REQUEST as appropriate, the City Attorney, the Chief Legislative Analyst, the Mayor’s Office, the City Administrative Officer, the El Pueblo General Manager, and the Office of Council District 14 to establish a negotiating team and meet with the United Methodist Church to negotiate the terms of their occupancy permit and memorandum of agreement.
2. REQUEST the negotiating team to report back to Council within 45 days with a final agreement.
3. INSTRUCT El Pueblo management to provide the United Methodist Church with a key to the Church and its related facilities while negotiations over the occupancy permit and agreement are finalized.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - LABONGE)
Recommendations for Council action:
ADOPT the following in lieu of Recommendations 1 and 2 contained in the Motion:
1. INSTRUCT the General Manager, El Pueblo, with the assistance of the Office of the City Attorney, the Chief Legislative Analyst, the Mayor’s Office, the City Administrative Officer, the Office of the Council District 14 and any other departments as necessary, to engage the United Methodist Church in formal discussions to resolve the terms of their occupancy permit and memorandum of agreement.
2. INSTRUCT the working group to report to the City Council within 45 days with a proposed agreement which, if approved, would be presented to the El Pueblo Commission for their consideration.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (HUIZAR - HAHN)
Recommendations for Council action:
GRANT the La Plaza United Methodist Church a Right of Entry Permit based on the following charges:
a. Sunday Services = $58
b. Public Religious Events (weddings, baptisms, funerals) = $58
c. Private Religious Events = $92
d. Community Service (bible study, AA meetings, youth groups, etc.) = $29
ITEM NO. (19) - CONTINUED TO MAY 11, 2011
MOTION (WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to amending prior Council action of March 8, 2011 relative to the Cooperation Agreement/Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)/Funded Capital Improvement/ Public Improvement/Affordable Housing Projects.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND prior Council action of March 8, 2011 (Council file No. 11-0086), AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit all funds paid by the CRA to the City as a result of this action to be deposited/transferred/appropriated/placed into the State AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Department 28, Account No. G304.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Closed Sessions - Items 20-22
ITEM NO. (20) - MEETING HELD - 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 Randy Nunez v. City of Los Angeles, EAMS Nos.: ADJ3888288, ADJ4328592, ADJ4023163. (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 April 25, 2011)
ADOPTED
MOTION (SMITH - ZINE)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the following recommendations of the City Attorney in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Randy Nunez v. City of Los Angeles, EAMS Nos.: ADJ3888288, ADJ4328592, ADJ4023163.
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the above-entitled matter through a Stipulated Award in the total amount of $195,299.98, plus a life pension at the weekly rate of $162.34 payable at the conclusion of permanent disability payments, with an estimated value of $109,741.84.
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.
ITEM NO. (21) - MEETING HELD - 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 Gene Gallagher v. City of Los Angeles, EAMS Nos.: ADJ6821715, etc. (Claimant alleges he sustained personal injuries during the course and scope of his employment as a Firefighter/Captain with the Los Angeles Fire Department.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on April 25, 2011)
ADOPTED
MOTION (SMITH - ZINE)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the following recommendations of the City Attorney in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Gene Gallagher v. City of Los Angeles, EAMS Nos.: ADJ6821715, etc.
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a settlement in the above-entitled matter through Stipulated Awards in an aggregate total settlement amount of $123,172.29. After taking credit for permanent disability advances, the aggregate new money payout will be $86,790.47.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Stipulated Awards with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
ITEM NO. (22) - MEETING HELD - ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #20 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (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 Edward McKeon (Deceased) v. City of Los Angeles, EAMS No.: ADJ1181135. (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 April 25, 2011)
ADOPTED
MOTION (PARKS - SMITH)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the following recommendations of the City Attorney in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Edward McKeon (Deceased) v. City of Los Angeles, EAMS No.: ADJ1181135.
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to settle the above-referenced claim through a Compromise & Release (Dependency Claim) in the total amount of $250,000.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the Compromise & Release (Dependency Claim) with all appropriate parties for submission to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for its award of payment.
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to report back to the Claims Board on the disposition of negotiations with SpaceX Corporation in its effort to join SpaceX Corportation into the settlement.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 23-25
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #21 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cardenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
CD 13
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Jane Morgan on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Jane Morgan at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #24 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
CD 4
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (LABONGE - ROSENDAHL) relative to amending prior Council action of April 5, 2011, regarding enacting an ordinance to establish regulations for the parking on certain City streets or public lands of vehicle containing a “For Sale” sign or placard advertising the private sale of that vehicle.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND prior Council action of April 5, 2011 (Council file No. 11-0450), relative to enacting an ordinance to establishing regulations for the parking on certain City streets or public lands of a vehicle containing a “For Sale” sign or placard advertising the private sale of that vehicle, to TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE/ALLOCATE $7,000 in the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to pay for fabrication and subsequent installation of appropriate signs indicating “No Car For Sale,” or other suitable messages) consistent with the Council’s action and the adopted ordinance.
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
(Lost Quorum - Left on Desk)
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #23 - Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn and Krekorian (3)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Commodore Lenoir on March 7, 2011.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Commodore Lenoir on March 7, 2011.
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.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (LABONGE - PERRY - GARCETTI) relative to authorizing Councilman Tom LaBonge to use his assigned City vehicle, or any other City vehicle, in conjunction with attendance at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Inyo-Los Angeles Steering Committee Meeting in Inyo County on May 6 and 7, 2011.
MOTION (CARDENAS - HAHN) relative to funding for further support of Council District Six community services efforts.
MOTION (REYES - ROSENDAHL) relative to installing street banners announcing the Homegirl Café.
MOTION (KORETZ - HUIZAR) relative to authorizing the Office of the City Clerk use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on July 7, 2011.
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
RESOLUTION (ZINE - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Month of May, 2011, as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the City of Los Angeles.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Motion (Rosendahl - Reyes) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember LaBonge from Council session of Friday, May 6, 2011 due to City Business.
Motion (Huizar - Koretz) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Reyes from Council session of Friday, May 6, 2011 due to City Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Rosendahl was excused from Council session of Friday, May 20, 2011 due to City Business.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused to leave at 11:00 a.m. from Council session of Tuesday, June 28, 2011 due to City Business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Huizar was excused from Council session of Tuesday, August 2, 2011 due to Personal Business.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
11-0004 -S1 - Mel Kohn Garcetti - Cardenas - All Councilmembers
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
11-0003-S1 - Sheila McDonald (LaBonge)
Clifford Lazar (Koretz)
Esperanza Ramirez Negrete (Alarcón)
Virena Skinner Todd (Parks)
Gwendolyn Magee (Parks)
Lorenzo M. Rafe’Al Smith (Garcetti)
Frances Loretta Stripsky (Hahn)
Bertha Rothbart (Smith)
Alarcón, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Zine and President Garcetti (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Hahn, Krekorian and Wesson (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL