Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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, Englander, Garcetti, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (12); Absent: Cárdenas and Parks (2)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 14, 2011
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 22
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR -
An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-11
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10653 North Oro Vista Avenue, APN 2555-028-019. (Lien: $2,168.86)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10653 North Oro Vista Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $2,168.86 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (2) - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 104 North Oxford Avenue, APN 5517-010-013. (Lien: $403.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 104 North Oxford Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $403.00 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 11131 West Wyandotte Street, APN 2315-026-007. (Lien: $570.60)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11131 West Wyandotte Street, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $570.60 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (4) - RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 1108 East Nowita Place, APN 4242-009-020. (Lien: $153.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 1108 East Nowita Place, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $153.00 on the above referenced property.
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
(Item Nos. 5-10)
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10936 West Otsego Street, APN 2419-003-023. (Lien: $2,216.82)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10936 West Otsego Street, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $2,216.82 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10442 South Mary Avenue, APN 6065-003-014. (Lien: $153.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10442 South Mary Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $153.00 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (7) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10228 North Norwich Avenue, APN 2660-018-026. (Lien: $526.62)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10228 North Norwich Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $526.62 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 11160 North Montgomery Avenue, APN 2666-023-009 (Lien: $2,117.09)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11160 North Montgomery Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $2,117.09 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (9) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10321 North Mountair Avenue, APN 2558-017-024. (Lien: $603.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10321 North Mountair Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $603.00 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (10) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10530 North Mather Avenue, APN 2556-024-007. (Lien: $568.64)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10530 North Mather Avenue, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $568.64 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (11) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 1113 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, APN 5114-030-002.
(Lien: $478.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 1113 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, to recover the costs of annual inspection invoices, 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 $478.00 on the above referenced property.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 12-17
ITEM NO. (12) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 4, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the review of City Contract No. 58169 with Motorola that was released on December 10, 2009.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the December 10, 2009, January 25, 2011, and September 6, 2011 Controller reports and November 8, 2011 Department of General Services report relative to the review of City Contract No. 58169 with Motorola that was released on December 10, 2009.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of December 2, 2011)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and JOINT RESOLUTION relative to expenditure of $1 million for Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA)-funded improvements to the City-owned Warner Grand Theater at 478 West Sixth Street in the Pacific Corridor Redevelopment Project Area.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15331 of the State and CRA/LA CEQA guidelines.
2. ACKNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTAND that the California Supreme Court (Court) in the case entitled California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos, stayed certain portions of Assembly Bill (AB) x1-26 and all of AB x1-27. The CRA/LA may not, with the exception of existing enforceable obligations, take any action to incur new debt, transfer any assets, or undertake any new obligations, unless and until the CRA/LA is legally authorized to act, subject to the conditions of the Court's stay and the provisions of AB x1-26 and AB x1-27 that are not subject to the stay. The Court has indicated that it will issue a ruling by January 15, 2012.
3. ADOPT the accompanying JOINT RESOLUTION under California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 finding that: the proposed use of CRA/LA Pacific Corridor Tax Increment funds not to exceed $1,000,000 for improvements to the Warner Grand Theater will benefit the Pacific Corridor Redevelopment Project Area by eliminating blight within that Project Area; the proposed expenditure is the only reasonably available means of financing these improvements for the Project Area, and the construction of the improvements is consistent with the Five-Year Implementation Plan adopted by the CRA/LA Board of Commissioners for the Project Area; subject to the conditions of the Court's stay and the provisions of AB x1-26 and AB x1-27 that are not subject to the stay.
4. ACKNOWLEDGE and APPROVE the CRA/LA's implementation of the Warner Grand Theater Project improvements under the Cooperation Agreement for Payment of Costs Associated with Certain CRA/LA-Funded Capital Improvements, Public Improvements and Affordable Housing Projects, dated as of March 10, 2011 between the CRA/LA and the City of Los Angeles.
5. INSTRUCT the CRA/LA to notify the Department of General Services that it may not start work on repairs to the Warner Grand Theater until litigation currently at the California Supreme Court is resolved on or after January 15, 2012 and the CRA/LA is legally authorized to transfer funds for GSD to begin this work.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no impact to the General fund as a result of this action, inasmuch as funding will be derived from Pacific Corridor Redevelopment Project Area tax increment funds. Of the $1 million in funds to be used for repairs to the Theater, a portion of the funds ($400,000) is contained in the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Carryover Amendment which was transmitted to the Council for approval on December 1, 2011 (Council file No. 11-0763-S1). The balance ($600,000) will be funded by future-year Project tax increment funds, subject to availability of funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of an on-line survey on how the City can best aid businesses from all the nine business classes.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - LaBonge):
INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to work with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the Jobs and Business Development Committee to develop a brief on-Line survey for a sample of 1,000 businesses in the City of Los Angeles specifically requesting their feedback on how the City can best aid them in the creation of jobs. These businesses should represent small, medium, and large businesses from all nine business tax classes. The survey should be mailed, e-mailed, and posted on a City website.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopted as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to work with the Community Development Department (CDD), Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and the Mayor’s Office on the City’s efforts to focus on small business creation, and on business cooperatives as an economic development tool.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - Cárdenas):
1. INSTRUCT the CLA to work with the CDD, CRA, and the Mayor’s Office City to report back on current City efforts to incubate small businesses, as well as give recommendations to provide further support.
2. INSTRUCT the CLA to report back on the role of business cooperatives as an economic development tool and include recommendations on how the City can support their creation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE)
Recommendation for Council action:
INCLUDE the following:
INSTRUCT the Port of Los Angeles to report back relative to Recommendation No. 1 of the Jobs and Business Development Committee report.
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) contract with Titan Outdoor, LLC, for continued advertising on City transit vehicles.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to execute a contract with Titan Outdoor, LLC, for continued advertising on City transit vehicles for a period of five years and for compensation to the City of 55 percent of the net advertising revenue for the five-year period, or $3,075,000 (whichever is greater).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Execution of the proposed contract will result in minimum revenue to the City of $3,075,000, or $615,000 per year. This amount is based on the City receiving 55 percent of the estimated net revenue realized from public transit vehicle advertising. It is anticipated, however, that actual compensation to the City for the five-year period will be approximately $4 million, based on current, actual revenue receipts. Revenue generated through this contract is deposited in the City's Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund, which supports City transit services.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (17) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 10, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Parks (1)
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE relative to adopting a “clean hands” ordinance which mirrors the Los Angeles County policy in Section 22.04.110 of its zoning code.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Garcetti):
INSTRUCT the City Planning Department, in cooperation with the City Attorney and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to prepare and present an Ordinance which mirrors the Los Angeles County policy in Section 22.04.110 of its zoning code.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: Yes.
For Proposal: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 18-37
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
(Item Nos. 18a-18l)
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 December 20, 2011:
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a. Property at 3856 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 6402).
Assessor I.D. No. 5037-017-032
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on April 3, 2003)
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b. Property at 3914 South Wisconsin Place (Case No. 283706).
Assessor I.D. No. 5037-019-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 18, 2010)
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c. Property at 1062 East 49th Place (Case No. 247853).
Assessor I.D. No. 5108-017-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 22, 2009)
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d. Property at 1142 East 41st Street (Case No. 353637).
Assessor I.D. No. 5115-025-022
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on October 13, 2011)
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e. Property at 131 West 56th Street (Case No. 342036).
Assessor I.D. No. 5101-030-008
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 30, 2011)
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f. Property at 342 East 51st Street (Case No. 8543).
Assessor I.D. No. 5109-024-009
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 11, 2005)
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g. Property at 514 West 62nd Street (Case No. 308982).
Assessor I.D. No. 6004-022-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 10, 2010)
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h. Property at 1246 South Plymouth Boulevard (Case No. 149946).
Assessor I.D. No. 5082-016-012
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 22, 2008)
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i. Property at 737 East Vernon Avenue (Case No. 298265).
Assessor I.D. No. 4240-016-068
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on September 16, 2010)
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j. Property at 1500 North Murchison Street (Case No. 174180).
Assessor I.D. No. 5202-012-053
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 3, 2008)
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k. Property at 1500 North Murchison Street (Case No. 325190).
Assessor I.D. No. 5202-012-053
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 24, 2011)
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l. Property at 1500 North Murchison Street (Case No. 343407).
Assessor I.D. No. 5202-012-053
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 18, 2011)
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
(Item Nos. 19-21)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION relative to the termination of the rent reductions for property at 8815 South Figueroa Street.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the termination of rent reductions, for units 8817, at 8815 South Figueroa, (Case No. 61977). The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Code Enforcement Unit has confirmed that the habitability violations have been corrected and only minor violations remain at the property, as contained in the LAHD’s report of December 20, 2011, Assessor I.D. No. 6038-006-026.
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 7, 2006)
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION relative to the termination of the rent reductions for property at 8815 South Figueroa Street.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the termination of rent reductions, for units 8817, at 8815 South Figueroa Street, (Case No. 141746). The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Code Enforcement Unit has confirmed that the habitability violations have been corrected and only minor violations remain at the property, as contained in the LAHD’s report of December 20, 2011, Assessor I.D. No. 6038-006-026.
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on November 29, 2007)
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION relative to the termination of the rent reductions for property at 8815 South Figueroa Street.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION for the termination of rent reductions, for units 8815, 8817 at 8815 South Figueroa Street, (Case No. 243733). The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Code Enforcement Unit has confirmed that the habitability violations have been corrected and only minor violations remain at the property, as contained in the LAHD’s report of December 20, 2011, Assessor I.D. No. 6038-006-026.
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 1, 2009)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (11); Noes: Alarcón and Englander (2); Absent: Parks (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE relative to transferring authority for conducting Neighborhood Council elections from the Office of the City Clerk (City Clerk) to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) on a temporary basis for the 2012 Neighborhood Council Election Cycle.
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to transfer authority for conducting Neighborhood Council elections from the City Clerk to DONE on a temporary basis for the 2012 Neighborhood Council election cycle.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst or the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the status of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE City Clerk reports to the Mayor and Council dated October 13, 2011 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for the Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to the proposed agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to design and construct street and sidewalk improvements at seven new schools.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to execute an agreement with the LAUSD to design and construct sidewalk improvement projects at the seven new schools identified in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to front fund and receive reimbursements from the LAUSD.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this matter will not have an impact on the General Fund as the proposed sidewalk improvement projects will be funded through federal grants, Proposition C matching funds, and reimbursements from the LAUSD. The recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies as one-time revenue will support one-time expenditures.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE relative to the speed humps reinstallation along Mandeville Canyon Road between Boca de Canon Lane and Kimberly Lane.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rosendahl - Zine):
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services not to reinstall the speed humps that were removed when portion of Mandeville Canyon Road were repaved in 2005 and 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCA) relative to acceptance of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the Local Arts Agencies - Access to Artistic Excellence Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to accept a grant award from the NEA in the amount of $70,000 for the period of August 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on behalf of the City and submit the required reporting relative to the grant, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the DCA to receive and expend NEA grant funds for activities for all eligible purposes for the period of August 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012.
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to execute a contract with the Los Angeles Stage Alliance, as per the attached draft contract, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337, Cultural Affairs Grants, to be titled “LA Dance Advance.”
b. Appropriate $70,000 in grant funds received from the NEA into the newly established Fund No. 337, “LA Dance Advance.”
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee to prepare any Controller instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from the transmittal, and/or make any technical adjustment, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports there is no impact to the General Fund as funding for the program is included in DCA’s Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget appropriation.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of December 14, 2011)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCA) relative to acceptance of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the Our Town initiative.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to accept a grant award from the NEA in the amount of $250,000 for the period of December 11, 2011 through December 31, 2012.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on behalf of the City and submit the required reporting relative to the grant, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, to receive and expend NEA grant funds for all eligible purposes activities for the period December 11, 2011 through December 31, 2012.
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to:
a. Execute a contract with Watts Labor Community Action Committee, as per the draft contract attached to the Council file, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
b. Execute a contract with Katherine Spitz Associates, as per the draft contract attached to the Council file, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
c. To release Request for Proposals (RFP), as per the draft RFPs, and enter into a contract with the selected bidder to provide artistic planning services, subject to the City Attorney as to form and legality.
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337, Cultural Affairs Grants, to be titled “Watts Our Town.”
b. Appropriate $250,000 in grant funds received from the NEA into the newly established Fund No. 337, “Watts Our Town.”
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee to prepare any Controller instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from the transmittal, and/or make any technical adjustment, subject to review by the City Administrative Officer and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports there is no impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of December 14, 2011)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CD 15
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to proposed Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 827 with APM Terminals Pacific, Ltd.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE the Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 827 with APM Terminals Pacific, Ltd. - Transferred Merchandise - Wharfage.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of the proposed permit will have no expected impact to the adopted revenue budget, as this proposal was anticipated and included in the adopted budget. The estimated forgone Transferred Merchandise revenue for Fiscal Year 2011-12 is estimated at $106,000, based on the projected annual Transferred Merchandise TEUs for the terminal.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 7, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 6, 2012)
(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CD 7
MOTION (ALARCON - HUIZAR) relative to funding to Habitat for Humanity San Fernando / Santa Clarita Valleys to be used for family services, home repair, administration and other miscellaneous needs of the organization.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ALLOCATE $100,000 in the Council District Seven portion of the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. G304 (Redevelopment Projects - Services) to Habitat for Humanity San Fernando / Santa Clarita Valleys to be used for family services, home repair, administration and other miscellaneous needs of the organization.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
(Item Nos. 30-31)
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
CD 6
MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR) relative to funding for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Six.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $60,000 in the Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund 430/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to be allotted as follows for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Six: $4,000 to West Valley Alliance, $16,000 to New Directions for Youth, $18,000 to Sun Valley Graffiti Busters, and $22,000 to the Northeast Graffiti Busters.
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary documents and payments to these organizations, in these amounts, and for the above purposes and, if necessary, amend the existing contracts with these organizations to include the expanded scope of work and increased funding as set forth above.
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services as well as the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - REYES) relative to funding for the assessment of the current and planned market needs for the Gateway to L.A./Century Boulevard area of Council District 11.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $5,000 from the Department of Transportation Coastal Transportation Corridor Specific Fund No. 447 to the Council District 11 portion of the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for expenses associated with the Urban Land Institute - Technical Assistance Panel assessment of the current and planned market needs for the Gateway to L.A./Century Boulevard area of Council District 11.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
(Item Nos. 32-34)
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
MOTION (PERRY - ZINE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Wilbert Robertson for an additional six months.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Wilbert Robertson (Council action of May 31, 2011, Council file No. 11-0010-S27) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
CD 8
MOTION (PERRY for PARKS - ZINE) relative to lease approval for office space at 5349 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 107, Los Angeles, CA 90043 in Council District Eight.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE retroactively the executed Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (on behalf of the Park Mesa Heights Community Council), and Wesley Smith Sr., for office space at 5349 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 107, Los Angeles, CA 90043, under the terms and conditions outlined in the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement, attached to the Council file.
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
CD 1
MOTION (REYES - ZINE) relative to funding for graffiti removal, bulky item pickup, litter abatement, cleaning of tree wells, sidewalk cleaning, maintenance of trash receptacles and community outreach in the Pico Union and Westlake areas.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $250,000 in the Council District One portion of the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. G304 (Redevelopment Projects-Services) to the Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for graffiti removal, bulky item pickup, litter abatement, cleaning of tree wells, sidewalk cleaning, maintenance of trash receptacles and community outreach in the Pico Union and Westlake areas.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
ITEM NO. (35) - CONTINUED TO JANUARY 17, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CD 13
MOTION (GARCETTI - LABONGE) and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending prior Council action of February 25, 2011, regarding the Atwater Village Pedestrian Oriented District (POD).
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF MAYOR:
AMEND prior Council action of February 25, 2011 (Council file No. 09-0035) relative to the Atwater Village POD to create a “Community Parking Credit Program” that will provide an alternative means for commercial uses to comply with parking requirements within a portion of Glendale Boulevard in the POD to PRESENT and ADOPT the attached ORDINANCE, as approved by the City Planning Commission (City Plan Case No. 2010-1929-POD), in order to implement the approved amendment.
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CD 4
MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to a personal services contract with Roland Communications to provide services to the Fourth Council District.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Roland Communications to provide services to the Fourth Council District from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $25,000 from funds available in the Council Office Budget.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fourth Council District to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2011-12.
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Parks (1)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (GARCETTI for KREKORIAN - LABONGE) relative to declaring January, 2012 as Los Angeles Arts Month / Discover the Arts LA in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE January, 2012 as Los Angeles Arts Month / Discover the Arts LA in the City of Los Angeles.
(Continued from Council meeting of December 14, 2011)
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (HUIZAR - REYES) relative to initiating alley vacation proceedings to vacate the alley northeasterly of Wilshire Boulevard from Carondelet Street to approximately 122 feet northwesterly thereof.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
12-0004 - Korean American Day LaBonge - Wesson
Frank Velasco Rosendahl - Reyes
Christ Chapel of the Valley 20th Anniversary LaBonge - Krekorian
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
12-0003 - Marcella Calderon Huizar - Wesson - All Councilmembers
Rae Mitchell Koretz
Alarcón, Cárdenas, Englander, Garcetti, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (13); Absent: Parks (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL