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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Special Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 9:00 am

- - - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - - -

9:00 A.M.

ROLL CALL

Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-8

ITEM NO. (1)

11-0243

CD 15

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 526 West Fifth Street, APN 7451-027-005. (Lien: $2,873.75)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to annual inspection fee and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 526 West Fifth Street, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0411(a) and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,873.75 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (2)

11-0244

CD 7

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10032 North Noble Avenue, APN 2660-024-006. (Lien: $460.07)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 10032 North Noble Avenue, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $460.07 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (3)

11-0245

CD 2

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10050 West Foothill Boulevard, APN 2550-023-010. (Lien: $2,109.46)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 10050 West Foothill Boulevard, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,109.46 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (4)

11-0247

CD 2

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10070 West Olivia Terrace, APN 2403-020-029. (Lien: $403)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 10070 West Olivia Terrace, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $403 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (5)

11-0248

CD 7

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10022 North Burnet Avenue, APN 2660-022-025. (Lien: $2,087.22)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 10022 North Burnet Avenue, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,087.22 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (6)

11-0242

CD 7

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 11071 North San Fernando Road, APN 2619-001-029.

(Lien: $6,066.93)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 11017 North San Fernando Road, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) 98.0402(e), and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $6,066.93 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (7)

11-0246

CD 6

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10019 North San Fernando Road aka 10009 North San Fernando Road, APN 2624-001-012. (Lien: $2,466.76)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 10019 North San Fernando Road aka 10009 North San Fernando Road, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) 98.0402(e), and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,466.76 on the above referenced property.

ITEM NO. (8)

11-0319

CD 6

HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10108 North Arleta Avenue aka 14021 West Van Nuys Boulevard, APN 2617-001-041. (Lien: $2,829.66)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to non-compliance of code violation and proposed lien to recover the costs of inspection invoices, recorded against property located at 10108 North Arleta Avenue aka 14021 West Van Nuys Boulevard, plus appropriate fees and fines, as authorized by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 91.103, 98.0411(a) 98.0402(e), and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.

2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,829.66 on the above referenced property.

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 9-11

ITEM NO. (9)

11-0600

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF REPORT BY THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor’s Proposed 2011-12 Budget for the City of Los Angeles, related Motions and Resolutions.

(Public Hearing Closed on May 13, 2011)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 13, 2011)

ITEM NO. (10)

10-0147-S3

AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Performance and Financial Evaluation of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) issued March 3, 2011.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the March 3, 2011 report from the Controller’s Office relative to the ARRA Performance and Financial Evaluation of the LADWP, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.

2. REQUEST the LADWP to report back on the Controller’s findings and recommendations and include the following:

a. A timeline to ensure ARRA expenditure requirements are met.

b. The number of jobs currently created and retained by the LADWP using the ARRA funds.

c. The number of jobs to be created and retained at the conclusion of all LADWP ARRA programs.

d. Whether the LADWP is on track to retain the appropriate number of ARRA-funded jobs by the conclusion of the program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ITEM NO. (11) - Motion Required - Two Reports on One File

10-0638-S1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to increased staffing for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LAFD) Professional Standards Division (PSD).

A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

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

1. RESOLVE that the following six positions within the LAFD for the period May 9, 2011, through June 30, 2011, are APPROVED, subject to paygrade review and approval by the Employee Relations Division:

No.	Class Code No.	Class Title
5	0602-2	Special Investigator II
1	9184-2	Management Analyst II

2. RESOLVE that the following three positions within the LAFD for the period May 23, 2011 through June 30, 2011, are APPROVED, subject to paygrade review and approval by the Employee Relations Division:

No.	Class Code No.	Class Title
3	0602-2	Special Investigator II

3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate $161,949 from the Unappropriated Balance, PSD line item, to Fund 100/38, LAFD, Account 1010, Salaries General.

4. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

B. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

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

1. CONCUR with the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee.

2. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to coordinate discussion at a future Executive Employee Relations Committee meeting of proposals/ideas from the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City on potential efficiencies within the LAFD.

3. INSTRUCT the CAO to conduct an annual review of the PSD workload to determine if the resolution authorities for the nine recommended positions should continue.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no additional impact to the General Fund. The anticipated direct and indirect costs associated with the nine positions during 2010-11 will be $161,949 and will be fully funded through a transfer of designated funds from the Unappropriated Balance to the LAFD. The continuation and funding of these positions will be considered as part of the 2011-12 Budget development process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of May 3, 2011)

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 12-16

(10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (12)

11-0005-S299

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 May 11, 2011:

11-0005-S299

CD 1

a. Property at 1423 South Westmoreland Avenue (Case No. 315056).

Assessor I.D. No. 5056-002-012

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 3, 2011)

11-0005-S300

CD 1

b. Property at 971 Chung King Road (Case No. 242347).

Assessor I.D. No. 5414-005-046

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 28, 2010)

11-0005-S301

CD 9

c. Property at 461 West 46th Street (Case No. 226087).

Assessor I.D. No. 5018-034-021

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 6, 2009)

11-0005-S302

CD 9

d. Property at 960 East 20th Street (Case No. 159729).

Assessor I.D. No. 5131-010-008

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 13, 2008)

11-0005-S303

CD 10

e. Property at 2816 West Jefferson Boulevard (Case No. 271951).

Assessor I.D. No. 5044-015-003

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 8, 2010)

11-0005-S304

CD 15

f. Property at 606 East Denni Street (Case No. 116070).

Assessor I.D. No. 7423-028-023

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 3, 2007)

ITEM NO. (13)

11-0708

CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION (CHC) relative to the inclusion of the Clifford E. Clinton Residence located at 5470 West Los Feliz Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the CHC as the Findings of the Council.

2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Clifford E. Clinton Residence located at 5470 West Los Feliz Boulevard in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments.

Applicant/Owner: Steven and Olga Goan CHC-2011-195 HCM

Representative: Charles J. Fisher

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 6, 2011

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 6, 2011)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (14)

11-0709

CD 5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION (CHC) relative to the inclusion of the Marsh Duplex located at 139-141 North Mansfield Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the CHC as the Findings of the Council.

2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Marsh Duplex located at 139-141 North Mansfield Avenue in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments.

Applicant/Owner: David Trent CHC-2011-198 HCM

Representative: Charles J. Fisher

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 6, 2011

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 6, 2011)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (15)

11-0469-S1

CD 12

MOTION (SMITH - CARDENAS) relative to funding for street trimming, sidewalk repair, tree stump removal, off grade gutter repair, and community improvements in Granada Hills.

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

1. TRANSFER $158,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699 to Fund 100/86, Bureau of Street Services into the following accounts:

Account	Title	Amount
1090	Salaries Overtime	$ 84,000
3030	Construction Expense	55,000
3040	Contractual Services	14,000
6020	Operating Supplies	5,000
	Total	$158,000

and used with the purpose of street tree trimming, sidewalk repair, tree stump removal, off grade gutter repair, and community improvements in Granada Hills. The targeted improvements will be those that have been designated by Council District 12 Staff.

2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, or designee, to make technical corrections or revisions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.

ITEM NO. (16)

11-0010-S26

MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Keyona Turner on May 1, 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 Keyona Turner on May 1, 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.

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

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

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

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