Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Wednesday, February 29, 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, Buscaino, Englander, Garcetti, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Reyes, Zine and President Wesson (10); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks, Perry and Rosendahl (5)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 26
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 1-2
ITEM NO. (1) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Garcetti and Perry (2)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CITY ATTORNEY REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding the Sewer Facilities Charge, the Industrial Wastewater Permit application fee, Inspection and Control fees, Quality Surcharge Fee, and Significant industrial user Fee, the Septage Disposal Control Permit Application and User Fees, and the Sewer Service Charge, to impose a supplemental charge to the Sewer Service and Low-Strength Sewer Service Charges and to make technical corrections to the Sewer Service Charge appeal process.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Sections 64.11.3, 64.16.1, 64.19, 64.30, 64.31, 64.41.01, 64.41.03 and 64.41.07 of the LAMC to modify the Sewer Facilities Charge, the Industrial Wastewater Permit application fee, Inspection and Control fees, Quality Surcharge Fee, and Significant industrial User Fee, the Septage Disposal Control Permit Application and User Fees, and the Sewer Service Charge, to impose a supplemental charge to the Sewer Service and Low-Strength Sewer Service Charges and to make technical corrections to the Sewer Service Charge appeal process.
(Continued from Council meeting of February 22, 2012)
ITEM NO. (2) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - MOTION ADOPTED TO GRANT APPLICATION - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopted to Grant Application, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Perry (2)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to application for determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at the Village at Westfield Topanga Costco, wine and spirits retailer and grocery store, located at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue, and 21919-945 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
Application filed by: John Alderson, Westfield LLC (Lucinda Starrett, Latham & Watkins, representative)
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 9, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 9, 2012)
(Findings and Council recommendations required relative to the above application)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 24, 2012)
ADOPTED
MOTION (ZINE - REYES)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at the Village at Westfield Topanga Costco, wine and spirits retailer and grocery store, located at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue, and 21919-945 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, will serve the “Public Convenience or Necessity” and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the application for Determination of “Public Convenience or Necessity” for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at the Village at Westfield Topanga Costco, wine and spirits retailer and grocery store, located at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue, and 21919-945 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills CA 91367.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 3-12
Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks, Perry and Rosendahl (5)
(Item Nos. 3-6)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to outside counsel expenditures for the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 as of September 30, 2011.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Attorney's report relative to outside counsel expenditures for the first quarter of FY 2012 as of September 30, 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the General Fund liability accounts as of October 31, 2011.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Attorney’s report relative to the status of the General Fund liability accounts as of October 31, 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
[Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and/or (b) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter]
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11 Report on the Application of Agreed-upon Procedures Related to Article XIII-B Appropriation Limit Calculation.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller report relative to the FY 2010-11 Report on the Application of Agreed-upon Procedures Related to Article XIII-B Appropriation Limit Calculation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (6) - ADOPTED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Reserve Fund Statement of Condition and the Status of all Reserve Fund loans as of September 30, 2011.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Controller report relative to the Reserve Fund Statement of Condition and the Status of all Reserve Fund loans as of September 30, 2011.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Perry (2)
(Item Nos. 7-8)
ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals filed regarding the Vesting Tentative Tract Map for property at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 21919-45 West Erwin Street and 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. ENV-2007-3393-EIR) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 11-1980-S1 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Environmental Impact Report.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the City Planning Department and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
5. RESOLVE TO DENY APPEALS filed by Gordon Murley, on behalf of the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization and Jeff Bornstein from the entire decision of the LACPC, THEREBY APPROVING Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 69943 composed of 13 ground lots and 14 airspace lots, for the demolition of six existing buildings, approximately 62,628 square-feet, for the development of a 1,027,994 square foot, two phased, mixed use project consisting of 444,744 square feet of shopping center uses, including an approximately 165,759 square foot anchor retailer, which would support an ancillary member-only fueling station and tire shop, and approximately 278,985 square feet of shopping center retail space, and in addition, the project would include a 193,000 square foot hotel, 285,000 square feet of office, 53,635 square feet of restaurant uses, a 36,765 square foot grocery store, and 14,250 square feet of community/cultural center for property located at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 21919-45 West Erwin Street and 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Westfield, LLC VTT 69943-1A-(A)2
Lucinda Starrett, Latham and Watkins, Representative
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 29, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 29, 2012)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 22, 2012)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (REYES - ZINE)
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the revised California Environmental Quality Act Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations dated February 29, 2012 as the findings of Council (Item Nos. 7, 8 & 17; Council file Nos: 11-1980-S1, 11-1980-S2 & 11-1980 respectively).
ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR - SEE FOLLOWING
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals filed regarding approval of a Project Permit Compliance, Conditional Use for a master alcohol permit and Conditional Use for automotive uses that do not comply with the hours of operation and transparent requirement uses in the C2 Zone, and related matters for property at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 21919-45 West Erwin Street and 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. ENV-2007-3393-EIR, State Clearing House No. 2007101117) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 11-1980-S2 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Environmental Impact Report.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the City Planning Department and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), including the Environmental Findings, as the Findings of the Council.
5. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART / DENY IN PART THE APPEALS filed by filed by Gordon Murley, on behalf of the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization and Jeff Bornstein from the entire decision of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), THEREBY APPROVING: 1) A Project Permit Compliance including: a) shared parking of 3,362 parking spaces for the entire project site; b) height modification for a maximum building height of 247.5 feet; c) Floor Area Averaging to allow an overall average maximum Floor Area Ratio of 1.5:1 for the project site; d) Lot Coverage Averaging; e) Uniform Sign Program; and f) Project phasing permitting two phases; 2) Conditional Use for a Master Alcohol permit, for up to 17 establishments for on-site sales and consumption of alcohol beverages at restaurants and a hotel, and for a total of three establishments for off-site sales of alcoholic beverages by an anchor retailer, a wine and spirits retailer, and a grocery store, for a combined total of 20 establishments; and 3) Conditional Use for automotive uses that do not comply with the hours of operation and transparent requirement uses in the C2 Zone, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee and attached to Council file No. 11-1980-S2.
Applicant: Westfield, LLC CPC-2011-382-SPP-CUB-CU-GB
Lucinda Starrett, Latham and Watkins, Representative
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 29, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 29, 2012)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 22, 2012)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (REYES - ZINE)
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the revised California Environmental Quality Act Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations dated February 29, 2012 as the findings of Council (Item Nos. 7, 8 & 17; Council file Nos: 11-1980-S1, 11-1980-S2 & 11-1980 respectively).
ITEM NO (9) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks, Perry and Rosendahl (5)
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ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to First Amendment to Agreement with ENV America Incorporated for Asbestos and Lead Management Consultant time extension.
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 First Amendment to Agreement No. 09-2744, extending the term of the Agreement from three to six years.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the First Amendment to the Harbor Department's Agreement with ENV America Inc. will include no additional request for compensation. The Harbor Department has spent approximately $229,000 or 23 percent of the compensation amount of $1 million from the original Agreement and has a remaining balance of approximately $771,000 for the proposed three-year extension of the Agreement. There is no impact on the City General Fund and funding for the proposed Amendment has been included in the Harbor Revenue Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 2, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 30, 2012)
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Noes: Parks (1); Absent: Perry (1)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to applying for grant funding from State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 10 Program.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), on behalf of the City, to submit grant applications to Caltrans before the March 30, 2012, deadline for possible funding of the projects included in the revised City of Los Angeles SR2S-Cycle 10 Project List presented at the Transportation Committee meeting held February 22, 2012 (attached to the Council file).
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, and the general managers/directors of other responsible departments, to execute and submit the necessary funding and contractual documents to Caltrans.
3. DIRECT the general managers/directors of the responsible departments, to submit to the LADOT, for inclusion in the Transportation Grant Fund Report, any resource needs, including match and front-funding, for the implementation of the funded SR2S projects.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The SR2S program reimburses 90 percent of the project cost and requires a local contribution of 10 percent as a local match. Local Proposition C funds are expected to be used to provide matching and front funds for projects awarded through SR2S grant funding.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (GARCETTI - ZINE)
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report back on the status of the “Kinsley ES, Ramona ES, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lockwood ES, Lexington PC, Rose & Alex Pilibox Armenian School Project” which is currently being deferred for further investigation and development.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to not enforce certain categories of parking laws in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to not enforce certain categories of parking laws in the LAMC when requested in writing by a Councilmember or the Mayor:
a. Expired parking meters
b. Time limit restrictions
c. Time of day restrictions
d. Parking district restrictions
e. Passenger or school bus loading
2. DIRECT the LADOT to:
a. Establish the administrative procedures to effectuate the policy and intent of the LADOT's report to Council dated February 7, 2012 (attached to the Council file), as amended to include special events in the list of categories eligible for temporary exclusion from LAMC parking laws; and, to develop procedures to extend the temporary parking law exclusions to include street sweeping and Preferential Parking District restrictions.
b. Report to the Transportation Committee in 30-45 with proposed administrative procedures, and as necessary with any future updates of this program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADOT. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Perry (2)
RECEIVED AND FILED
JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City Attorney on a draft ordinance amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAMC) to provide for the establishment of a responsible banking investment monitoring program.
Recommendation for Council action:
REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend LAMC Section 20.94 through 20.96 of Article 2 of Chapter 5.1 of Division 20 to provide for the establishment of a responsible banking investment monitoring program.
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.
(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided)
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ADOPTED, AS AMENDED
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a comparative analysis of three proposals for a Responsible Banking Ordinance.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a Responsible Banking Ordinance (RBO) for commercial banking services as defined by Proposal Two in the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated February 17, 2012, attached to the Council file, to require:
a. Applicants to submit local information relating to their participation in the City's foreclosure prevention and home loan principal reduction programs by census tract.
b. Applicants to submit information relating to the number and total value of home and small business loans provided throughout the City by census tract.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to include in the above referenced RBO separate Corporate Citizenship Criteria to distinguish underwriting services. This criteria will require that banks provide information about their corporate citizenship by demonstrating their active roles in the City of Los Angeles that include but are not limited to their development or participation in charitable programs or scholarships, and policies with regard to the use of women owned, minority owned and disadvantaged business enterprises.
3. APPROVE Recommendation No. 5 of the CAO's Report dated November 18, 2011 which authorizes the CAO to negotiate and execute contracts with any or all of the 22 firms on the City's Qualified List for underwriting, remarketing, investment banking and other related services for the City bond programs (Qualified List), as needed, over a three year term with the option to extend the Qualified List for two additional one-year extensions, to serve as senior and co-managers for underwriting, remarketing, investment banking and other related services for the City bond programs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to convene an Advisory Working Group to the CAO to develop specific criteria for commercial banking services and to develop rules and guidelines for implementing the RBO and report to Council with recommendations. The Advisory Working Group should be comprised of representatives from the following ten groups and departments: two Community Representatives with Reinvestment Expertise, two Banking Industry Representatives, one from CAO, one from Office of Finance, one from Housing Department, one from the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst, one from the Mayor's Office, one from the Office of the City Attorney.
5. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance/Treasurer and CAO to report back on the merits of distributing City deposits among a greater number of financial institutions.
6. RECEIVE and FILE the City Attorney reports dated August 6, 2010 and November 4, 2010 and the accompanying draft ordinances.
7. RECEIVE and FILE the CAO report dated December 1, 2011 relative to the implementation of the RBO.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the report recommendations have no immediate fiscal impact on the General Fund.
Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the report recommendations have no immediate debt impact on the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (ALARCON - ROSENDAHL)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND recommendation No. 1 of the Budget and Finance Committee report as follows:
REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a Responsible Banking Ordinance for commercial banking services as defined by Proposal Two in the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated February 17, 2012, attached to the Council file, to require, including but not limited to:
a. Applicants to submit local information relating to their participation in the City’s foreclosure prevention and home loan principal reduction programs by census tract.
b. Applicants to submit local information relating to the number and total value of home and small business loans provided throughout the City by census tract.
2. ADD the following additional recommendation:
INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council with the information that will be requested in the Responsible Banking Ordinance criteria within 90 days of the passage of the ordinance.
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - ROSENDAHL - ALARCON - ENGLANDER)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. REMOVE recommendation No. 4.
2. ADD an additional recommendation to INSTRUCT the City Attorney to include in the revised Responsible Banking Ordinance the Council’s intent that the Responsible Banking program is intended to spur community reinvestment by the City’s financial institutions and underwriters.
3. REVISE the first paragraph of recommendation No. 1 to read as follows:
“REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present, within 30 days, a Responsible Banking Ordinance for commercial banking services as defined by Proposal Two in the City Administrative Office (CAO) report dated February 17, 2012, attached to the Council file, to require.”
4. ADD an additional recommendation to INSTRUCT the CAO to produce a clear, concise and accessible matrix detailing the data provided by financial institutions pursuant to the Responsible Banking Ordinance, after soliciting feedback from all relevant City Departments, including proprietary departments, whenever a financial transaction is transmitted to Council for approval.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 13-32
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Huizar, Parks and Perry (3)
(Item Nos. 13-15)
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Dorothy Street and Granville Avenue No. 1 Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 31, 2012.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 2, 2012 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Dorothy Street and Granville Avenue No. 1 Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $552.60 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2012-13 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 25, 2012)
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Ellenwood Drive and Merton Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated January 31, 2012.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 2, 2012 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ellenwood Drive and Merton Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $483.56 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2012-13 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 25, 2012)
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Hazeltine Avenue Lighting District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 3, 2012.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 2, 2012 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Hazeltine Avenue Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,256.63 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2012-13 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: April 25, 2012)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding daytime juvenile curfew.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL FO THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 45.04 of the LAMC regarding daytime juvenile curfew.
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.
(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of February 22, 2012)
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopt as Amended, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Perry (2)
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Development Agreement by and among the City of Los Angeles and Westfield, LLC for property located at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 21919-45 West Erwin Street and 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. ENV-2007-3393-EIR, State Clearing House No. 2007101117) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 11-1980 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Environmental Impact Report.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the City Planning Department and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS, including related Environmental Findings, of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.
5. ADOPT the Development Agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864-65859.5, by and among the City of Los Angeles and Westfield, LLC. (Attached to Council file)
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of an amended and restated development agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and Westfield relating to real property in the Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills Community Plan area and located at 6360 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 21700-21870 West Victory Boulevard, 21919-45 West Erwin Street, and 6351 North Owensmouth Avenue.
7. REQUEST the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City.
8. REQUEST the City Attorney, subject to the effective date of the Ordinance, to obtain all necessary signatures needed to process the Development Agreement.
9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5 that the Development Agreement is required to be filed with the County Clerk no later than ten days after the City has entered into the agreement.
10. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
11. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney and the Los Angeles 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.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 1, 2012
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 30, 2012)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
AMENDING MOTION (REYES - ZINE)
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the revised California Environmental Quality Act Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations dated February 29, 2012 as the findings of Council (Item Nos. 7, 8 & 17; Council file Nos: 11-1980-S1, 11-1980-S2 & 11-1980 respectively).
Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
(Item Nos. 18a-g)
ITEM NO. (18) - 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 February 22, 2012:
CD 1
a. Property at 1017 South Elden Avenue (Case No. 339166).
Assessor I.D. No. 5076-008-023
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 25, 2011)
CD 8
b. Property at 1234 West 38th Street (Case No. 273976).
Assessor I.D. No. 5037-011-025
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on May 4, 2010)
CD 9
c. Property at 1679 East 33rd Street (Case No. 156385).
Assessor I.D. No. 5117-005-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 7, 2008)
CD 9
d. Property at 929 West 62nd Place (Case No. 194076).
Assessor I.D. No. 6004-014-028
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 14, 2008)
CD 9
e. Property at 929 West 62nd Place (Case No. 350277).
Assessor I.D. No. 6004-014-028
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on December 8, 2011)
CD 10
f. Property at 2513 West 18th Street (Case No. 363982).
Assessor I.D. No. 5072-031-004
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 5, 2012)
CD 11
g. Property at 16162 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 345695).
Assessor I.D. No. 4414-001-013
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on August 4, 2011)
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks and Perry (4)
CD 7
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to the negotiation and execution of a lease for a new Council District Seven Constituent Services Office located at 14117 Hubbard Street in Sylmar, California.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Alarcón - Koretz):
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease for a new Council District Seven Constituent Services Office located at 14117 Hubbard Street in Sylmar, California, consistent with the proposed terms contained in the Motion, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
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. (20) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Garcetti and Perry (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative a personal services contract between the Information Technology Agency (ITA) and Gartner, Incorporated (Gartner) for the provision of information technology research and advisory subscription services.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, ITA, to execute a personal services contract with Gartner for the provision of information technology research and advisory subscription services for a term of one year effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 and compensation not to exceed $278,280, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
2. TRANSFER $124,190 within General Fund 100/32, from Communication Services Account 009350 to Contractual Services Account 003040 in order to fund ITA's portion of the Gartner contract.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for the proposed information technology research and advisory subscription services contract with Gartner in the cumulative amount of $278,280 is provided within various user department's 2011-12 Adopted Budget accounts. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. The recommendations stated in this report are in compliance with the City Financial Policies as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed contract expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Garcetti and Perry (2)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to a new 10-year lease amendment with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP (LBBS) for continued tenancy and expansion at Figueroa Plaza, 201 and 221 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new 10-year lease amendment with LBBS regarding its continued tenancy and expansion in Figueroa Plaza, a City-owned property, at 221 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, in accordance with the terms of the LBBS Letter of Intent dated December 9, 2011 and as generally reflected in Scenarios B-12a and B-12b in Attachment 1, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to defease $6.4 million in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) tax exempt debt or the amount ultimately determined by Tax Counsel within 90 days of the execution of the lease and issue taxable debt financing to replace this defeased debt.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that execution of the proposed lease would provide the City $22.9 million in net cash flow and a budget impact of $1.2 million over the next 12 years.
Debt Impact Statement: The GSD reports that execution of the proposed lease would require the City to defease approximately $6.4 million in MICLA tax exempt debt within 90 days of lease execution and require the City to issue approximately $6.4 million in taxable debt to satisfy federal regulations regarding private use in public buildings.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks and Perry (4)
(Item Nos. 22-25)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (Board) and RESOLUTION relative to authority to apply for external grant funding opportunities to support the Bureau of Sanitation’s (BOS) Clean Fuel Program and other environmental programs.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the January 20, 2012 BOS report, attached to the Council file.
2. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, or designee, to prepare and submit applications for grant funding for the BOS Clean Fuel Program and other environmental programs to include grant funding opportunities from all private, local, state or federal grant funding sources.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the Director, BOS, or designee, to submit applications and all supporting documents to apply for grant funding for the BOS Clean Fuel Program and other environmental programs, and if awarded, to return to the Mayor and the City Council to obtain approval for the acceptance of these funds and authorization to negotiate and execute the associated grant agreements..
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that applying for these grant funds will have no impact on the General Fund since the General Fund does not support the Bureau of Sanitation's Clean Fuel Program or other special funded environmental programs.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 24, 2012)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
CD 12
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on the property located at 12311 Longacre Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1859).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on the property located at 12311 Longacre Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1859) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sewer purposes on the property located at 12311 Longacre Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-1859), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 4, 2012 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Administrative Code. No additional City Funds are needed.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
CD 11
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on the property lying on Castellammare Drive northwest of Stretto Way (Right of Way No. 36000-1898).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on the property lying on Castellammare Drive northwest of Stretto Way (Right of Way No. 36000-1898) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sewer purposes on the property lying on Castellammare Drive northwest of Stretto Way (Right of Way No. 36000-1898), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 26, 2012 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports this report is being processed under Work Order No. SWC00201, index No. E-1873.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Perry (2)
CD 11
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on the property lying on Castellammare Drive northwest of Stretto Way (Right of Way No. 36000-1897).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes on the property lying on Castellammare Drive northwest of Stretto Way (Right of Way No. 36000-1897) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sewer purposes on the property lying on Castellammare Drive northwest of Stretto Way (Right of Way No. 36000-1897), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the January 26, 2012 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project be forwarded to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports this report is being processed under Work Order No. SWC00201, index No. E-1873.
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ALARCON - KREKORIAN) and relative to the transfer of lead agency responsibilities from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) for the development of seven projects in connection with grants awarded by the Proposition 84 Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the RAP to assume the role of lead agency for seven Prop 84 grant applications previously submitted by the former CRA and notify the State that the lead agency for the Proposition 84 Round 2 grant applications has changed from the former CRA to RAP.
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS, to authorize the General Manager, of RAP, or designee, to submit seven Resolutions to the State which authorize RAP to apply for Proposition 84 funds for the following projects:
a. Arts District Park (CD14)
b. Central Avenue Jazz Park Expansion (CD9)
c. Fashion District Park (CD9)
d. Monsignor Oscar Romero Plaza (CD13)
e. Placita Del Seoul (CD4)
f. San Pedro Neighborhood Park (CD15)
g. Wilshire Center/Koreatown Central Park Phase II (CD 10).
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including but not limited to grant applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the proposed projects, as detailed in the Motion, attached to the Council file.
4. INSTRUCT the RAP that in the event that Proposition 84 funds are awarded, to report to Council within 30 days with a finalized scope, cost estimates, and responsible party for maintenance before a Proposition 84 award is accepted.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Arts, Parks, Health, and Aging Committee has waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks and Perry (4)
CD 11
MOTION (ROSENDAHL - PERRY) relative to funding for services associated with the reconstruction of sidewalks along Sepulveda Boulevard between Howard Hughes Drive and Manchester Avenue in Council District 11.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $16,585 from the Council District 11 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, Revenue Source Code 423485 for services associated with the reconstruction of sidewalks along Sepulveda Boulevard between Howard Hughes Drive and Manchester Avenue in Council District 11.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make clarifications or technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR
Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 9
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to funding for services associated with updating the South and Southeast Community Plans.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER / APPROPRIATE $240,000 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 (CD 9 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Planning Fund No. 100/68, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for services associated with updating the South and Southeast Community Plans.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks and Perry (4)
(Item Nos. 29-30)
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
MOTION (GARCETTI - KORETZ for LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Juan David Vasquez Loma 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 Juan David Vasquez Loma (Council action of August 19, 2011, Council file No. 11-0010-S41) 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. (30) - ADOPTED
MOTION (BUSCAINO - KORETZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Eva Tice on December 24, 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 Eva Tice on December 24, 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.
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (14); Absent: Perry (1)
CD 8
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to installing street banners announcing the Metro Expo Line Leimert Park Light Pole Banner Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program, being coordinated by LA Commons, to bring visibility to the Leimert Park neighborhood and to celebrate the opening of the Metro Expo Line, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners, attached to the Council file.
ITEM NO. (32) - MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Cárdenas, Huizar, Parks and Perry (4)
CD 14
FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 71424 for property located at 5036-48 Ellenwood Avenue, lying northerly of Merton Avenue.
(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
attached security documents)
(ADOPT City Engineer Report)
(ADOPT Bond No. C-119851)
(Quimby Fee: $56,376)
Applicants: Pulte Home Corporation
Land Design Consultants, Inc.
Closed Session - Item 33
ITEM NO. (33) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (13); Absent: Garcetti and Perry (2)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the payment of judgment in the case entitled Robert Christopher v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC417655. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property causing a truck to lose control in the Hollywood Hills.)
(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on February 27, 2012)
ADOPTED
MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $452,031.05 plus interest from February 13, 2012 which includes the joint and several responsibilities of the City of Los Angeles in satisfaction of a judgment in favor of Robert Christopher and Patricia Freiling in the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney, Fund 100/59, Account No. 009770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Geragos & Geragos Trust Account.
3. Authorize the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (ZINE - ENGLANDER) relative to funding for costs associated with the use of a mobile stage by Temple Aliyah for their Purim Carnival on March 9-10, 2012.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
12-0004 - George “Rick” Angelos (Buscaino - Cárdenas)
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
12-0003 - Ambrose J. Martin (Wesson)
Moses Hyun (Garcetti - All Councilmembers)
Sherrill Owens (LaBonge)
Leroy “Bobby” Hamblin (Parks - Perry)
Alarcón, Buscaino, Englander, Garcetti, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Reyes, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (13); Absent: Cárdenas and Perry (2)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL