Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings
Tuesday, March 6, 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: Buscaino, Englander, Garcetti, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (11); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Huizar and Reyes (4)
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 24
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 1-12
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to condemnation proceedings under California Code of Civil Procedure for 5601-27 Sepulveda Boulevard (APN Nos. 2243-002-012 and 2243-002-008) for use by the Sepulveda Boulevard at Burbank Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the condemnation Ordinance, as attached to the Council file, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1.a. (20) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; FIND that said Ordinance is exempt from additional environmental review under CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines 15162, for the reasons set forth in the May 31, 2011 City Attorney report and attached to the Council file; and DIRECT that the Bureau of Engineering or other appropriate City entity file the Notice of Exemption, included as Exhibit D of the May 31, 2011 City Attorney report and attached to the Council file.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney and DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering’s Real Estate Division to take all actions necessary to authorize payment for these Acquisitions, as described in the May 31, 2011 City Attorney report and attached to the Council file, from Fund 655, Account No. 747, Department 94.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make the necessary deposit of probable just compensation in the amount of $349,000 and seek orders from the Court to obtain possession of the Subject Property located at 5601-27 Sepulveda Boulevard (APN Nos. 2243-002-012 and 2243-002-008) prior to trial.
4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering Real Estate Division to continue to attempt to acquire the property and all interests in the property, as described in the May 31, 2011 City Attorney report, attached to the Council file, via negotiated purchases, and if successful, to execute all documents necessary to accomplish the transfer of those interests to the City.
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of easement interests located at 5601-27 Sepulveda Boulevard (APN Nos. 2243-002-012 and 2243-002-008) in connection with the Sepulveda Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard Widening Project (Work Order No. E6000868; Right of Way No. 33499) by condemnation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer or the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (2) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 13, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 11038 West Blix Street, APN 2353-031-007. (Lien: $603.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11038 West Blix 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 $603.00 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10639 North Helendale Avenue, APN 2557-014-017. (Lien: $603.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10639 North Helendale 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. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10248 West Strathern Street, APN 2407-020-005. (Lien: $582.93)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10248 West Strathern 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 $582.93 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 11039 North Garden Grove Avenue, APN 2715-016-031. (Lien: $503.00)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11039 North Garden Grove 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 $503.00 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (6) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 6644 North Kentland Avenue, APN 2038-031-008. (Lien: $2,457.93)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 6644 North Kentland 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 $2,457.93 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (7) - RECEIVED AND FILED, INASMUCH AS LIEN HAS BEEN PAID
Adopted to Receive and File, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 11158 North Tamarack Avenue, APN 2616-021-018. (Lien: $581.23)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11158 North Tamarack 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 $581.23 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (8) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - LIEN CONFIRMED
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 10170 North Telfair Avenue, APN 2623-015-002. (Lien: $554.70)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 10170 North Telfair 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 $554.70 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (9) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 27, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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HEARING PROTESTS relative to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien against property located at 8113 South Reading Avenue, APN 4105-023-023. (Lien: $2,433.46)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 8113 South Reading 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 $2,433.46 on the above referenced property.
Adopted to Confirm Lien, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Huizar and Reyes (4)
(Item Nos. 10-12)
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 1015 East Pacific Coast Highway, APN 7426-015-020.
(Lien: $2,255.26)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 1015 East Pacific Coast Highway, 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 $2,255.26 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (11) - 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 11165 West Tennessee Avenue, APN 4322-024-012. (Lien: $2,940.02)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11165 West Tennessee 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), 98.0402(e) and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $2,940.02 on the above referenced property.
ITEM NO. (12) - 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 11084 West Tuxford Street, APN 2408-031-010. (Lien: $589.83)
Recommendations for Council action:
1. HEAR PROTESTS relative to a proposed lien recorded against property located at 11084 West Tuxford 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), 98.0402(e), and Sections 7.35.3 and 7.35.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, as described in the Building and Safety report, attached to the Council file; and, CONFIRM said lien.
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety to deposit to Department 08, Fund 48R, Balance Sheet Account 2200, any payment received against this lien in the amount of $589.83 on the above referenced property.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 13-20
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to disestablishing the Jefferson Park Merchant-Based Business Improvement District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to disestablish the Jefferson Park Business Improvement District.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the public hearing notice, as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, to prepare an enabling Ordinance disestablishing the Jefferson Park Business Improvement District.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to take the necessary actions to refund to the original business owners located in the Jefferson Park Business Improvement District, previously collected and unexpended assessment revenue and accrued interest, less administrative costs.
5. REQUEST the Controller to refund to the original business owners located in the Jefferson Park Business Improvement District, previously collected and unexpended assessment revenue and accrued interest, less administrative costs.
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer any remaining accrued interest to the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of December 6, 2011)
ITEM NO. (14) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 7, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an audit of the City’s street furniture contract with CBS Decaux, LLC.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the January 12, 2012 Controller report relative to an audit of the City’s street furniture contract with CBS Decaux (Contract No. C-102477).
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and REQUEST the City Attorney, to review the Coordinated Street Furniture Program, C-102477, with CBS Decaux and report to Council in 30 days on recommendations to improve program implementation to include contract amendments.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer or the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 7, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s Street Furniture Program with CBS Decaux, LLC (CBS Decaux) and other contracts administered by the Board of Public Works (Board).
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Reyes):
1. INSTRUCT the Board to issue a report on Council file No. 11-1658 to the Audits and Governmental Efficiency (AGE) Committee in 30 days.
2. INSTRUCT the Board to report to AGE Committee on the methodology used to calculate annual fees paid to City, and on all delays in approving site permits in connection with the City’s street furniture contract with CBS Decaux (Contract No. C-102477).
3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the AGE Committee in regard to the possibility of amending Contract No. C-102477 with CBS Decaux.
4. NOTE and FILE the February 21, 2012 Bureau of Street Services report relative to the Controller’s audit of the Street Furniture Program, C-102477 with CBS Decaux.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer or the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas, Huizar and Reyes (4)
(Item Nos. 16-20)
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to payments of a reward offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in the murder of Ms. Chere Osmanhodzic.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE two reward offer payments in the amount of $25,000 each for a total amount of $50,000 to two claimants for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in the murder of Ms. Chere Osmanhodzic on July 24, 2010.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to:
a. Transfer $50,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14.
b. Transfer $50,000 from the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14, Account No. XXXXXX to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Secret Service Account No. 004310.
3. INSTRUCT the LAPD to make the appropriate reward payments.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. 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. (17) - ADOPTED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of ten bus shelter advertising spots and one large billboard advertising spot for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Valley Bureau.
Recommendation for Council action:
ACCEPT the donation of ten bus shelter advertising spots and one large billboard advertising spot valued at $88,000 from CBS Outdoor for use by the LAPD's Valley Bureau, and THANK the donor for its generous gift.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD. 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. (18) - ADOPTED
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Glade Avenue from Clarendon Street to its northerly Terminus (Re-Application) (VAC E1400991).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the vacation of Glade Avenue from Clarendon Street to its northerly Terminus is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated October 14, 2011, as the Findings of the Council.
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the October 14, 2011 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
Glade Avenue from Clarendon Street to its Northerly Terminus.
4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated October 14, 2011 to approve the vacation.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for APRIL 3, 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $16,000 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code may be required of the petitioner.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of an alley easterly of Westlake Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to 225 feet southerly thereof (VAC E1401174).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the vacation of an alley easterly of Westlake Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to 225 feet southerly thereof is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Engineer dated August 2, 2011, as the Findings of the Council, as modified by the Public Works Committee and attached to Council file No. 11-1289.
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the August 2, 2011 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
Alley easterly of Westlake Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to 225 feet southerly thereof.
4. ADOPT the accompanying City Engineer report dated August 2, 2011 to approve the vacation.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set a public hearing date for APRIL 3, 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $10,700 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Administrative Code. Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the Administrative Code will be required of the petitioner.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to revising the street improvement conditions for the property located at 1016-30 North Cole Avenue and 6300 Romaine Street to preserve and protect numerous existing mature street trees.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Garcetti):
DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to revise the street improvement conditions contained in section two of Case No. ZA 2010-0953(ZV) relative to the property located at 1016-30 North Cole Avenue and 6300 Romaine Street to preserve and protect numerous existing mature street trees.
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.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 21-34
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 21a-21e)
ITEM NO. (21) - 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 24, 2012:
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a. Property at 133 East 93rd Street (Case No. 285031).
Assessor I.D. No. 6052-008-027
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on July 22, 2010)
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b. Property at 1401 South Fourth Avenue (Case No. 250812).
Assessor I.D. No. 5072-025-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on January 14, 2010)
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c. Property at 2918 South 11th Avenue (Case No. 274340).
Assessor I.D. No. 5051-023-001
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on March 31, 2011)
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d. Property at 206 North Cheesebrough’s Lane (Case No. 217712).
Assessor I.D. No. 5179-018-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on February 19, 2009)
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e. Property at 206 North Cheesebrough’s Lane (Case No. 324078).
Assessor I.D. No. 5179-018-020
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was sent on June 2, 2011)
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED - FORTHWITH
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to the status of the Municipal Facilities Space Optimization Project.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Koretz):
1. DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD) to report back quarterly to the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) and as needed to the City Council with an update on the status of the Space Optimization Project.
2. INSTRUCT the GSD to report to the MFC any additional savings or changes to its submitted 6030 Leasing Account for the upcoming fiscal year by the end of January each year.
3. DIRECT the GSD to prepare any needed funding requests for tenant improvements and related expenses regarding planned moves under the Civic Center Space Optimization Project at least six months prior to the commencement of any needed work.
4. RECEIVE and FILE the January 26, 2012 report from GSD, inasmuch as said report was revised on February 8, 2012.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that if implemented as recommended, it is estimated that there will be savings of up to $0.4 million to the General Fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12. Additional lease cost savings of $4.9 million are projected through FY 2016-17 for a total of $5.3 million in savings. Of this total, $4.7 million are projected savings to the General Fund and $0.6 million in savings to various special funds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 23-27)
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to a new lease with Mr. Stevenson Lim doing business as City Printing at Figueroa Plaza, 201 North Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, California.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease with Mr. Stevenson Lim doing business as City Printing at Figueroa Plaza under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the March 31, 2011 GSD report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the current base monthly lease rate is $2,721.00. This new lease will generate a base monthly rent of $2,798.76 per month or $33,585.12 for the first year to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to a new lease with Angelus Funeral Home, Inc. for the continued use of Suite 100 at 3847 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as a field office for Council District Eight.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease at 3847 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 100, for the continued use as a field office for Council District Eight under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the July 28, 2011 GSD report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the annual cost for this lease will be $43,980.00 for the first year. GSD's 6030 Leasing Account for Fiscal Year 2011-12 has sufficient funds to pay for the lease expense.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to two new leases for land and improvements to support the operations of Fire Stations 51 and 95 located at the Los Angeles International Airport.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute new leases with the Los Angeles World Airport for Fire Stations 51 and 95, under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the January 26, 2012 GSD report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the rental rate for Fire Station 51 will increase by $1,787.68 monthly for the first year. The rental rate for Fire Station 95 will decrease by $243.86 monthly for the first year. GSD's 6030 Leasing Account has sufficient funds to cover the new rental rates. GSD's Building Maintenance Division provides maintenance for the Fire Stations and has budgeted funding for this purpose.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to a new lease agreement for land and improvements to support the operations of Fire Station 80 located at 7250 World Way West in Los Angeles, California.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE a new lease agreement with the Los Angeles World Airport for Fire Station 80 under the terms and conditions substantially as outlined in the January 26, 2012 GSD report, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to authorization for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to issue Tax-Exempt Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $17,625,055 and Taxable Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the Vineland Avenue Senior Housing Project, located at 4900 Vineland Avenue, Los Angeles, California 91601.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the LAHD transmittal dated February 1, 2012 (Council file No. 11-1890-S1), authorizing the issuance of up to $17,625,055 in tax-exempt multi-family mortgage revenue bonds and up to $2,000,000 in taxable multi-family mortgage revenue bonds for the development of the Vineland Avenue Senior Housing Project (Project) located at 4900 Vineland Avenue in Council District Four.
2. APPROVE the related Project loan documents, in substantial conformance with the draft documents provided as attachments to the LAHD Transmittal, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the Project loan documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The borrower will pay all costs associated with the issuance of the bonds, and the City bears no financial responsibility for repayment. Approval of the recommendations will enable the Vineland Avenue Senior Housing Project to secure funding to construct affordable housing. The City’s Debt Management Policy is not applicable as there are no City funds that are being used to issue the bonds.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopted as Amended, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to support legislation protecting the confidentiality of records of law enforcement officers.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Zine - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying revised RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of legislation that would authorize County Assessors to follow the same guidelines as the California Department of Motor Vehicles for maintaining confidential records for peace officers and, further, SUPPORT of legislation that would enact similar confidentiality provisions for voter registration records, marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION (ZINE - GARCETTI)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of AB 2299 (Feuer) which would authorize counties to establish a program that requires the names of public safety officials, including peace officers, to be redacted from property records.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
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MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to additional funding for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s (LADOT) Council District bus program in Council District Eight.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
TRANSFER $5,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0708 (CD 8 Community Services) to the Transportation Fund No. 385/94, Account No. H226, for additional funding for the LADOT’s Council District bus program in Council District Eight.
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 30-33)
ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) relative to accepting a donation from Warren E&P, Inc. for beautification improvements within the Wilmington Community in Council District 15.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ACCEPT the generous donation of the sum of $75,000 from Warren E&P, Inc. for beautification improvements within the Wilmington community in Council District 15.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to receive the above described sum and to cause it to be deposited into the Wilmington Beautification Trust account in the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 and to thank the donor on behalf of the City.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections for clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (31) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to funding for costs associated with the use of the mobile stage by the Midnight Mission on March 16, 2012.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROPRIATE $696 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1090 (Overtime Account) for Fleet Services, for costs associated with the use of the mobile stage to be reimbursed by the Midnight Mission for their Nowruz-Persian New Year event on March 16, 2012.
ITEM NO. (32) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE) relative to funding for the Nineteenth Anniversary Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival and the Annual Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony from March 22-25, 2012.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. UTILIZE $5,000 in the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Nineteenth Anniversary Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival and the Annual Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony from March 22-25, 2012.
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) and/or payment(s) in the above amount, for the above purpose, with the appropriate agency or organization, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed, and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (REYES - PARKS) relative to the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council lease approval for office space at 2500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 816, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
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 MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council), and 2500 Wilshire Boulevard LLC, for office space at 2500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 816, Los Angeles, CA 90057, under the terms and conditions outlined in the Neighborhood Council Lease Agreement dated August 9, 2011, attached to the Council file.
ITEM NO. (34) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 7, 2012
Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
RESOLUTION (ROSENDAHL - ZINE) relative to declaring March 20, 2012 as National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE to DECLARE March 20, 2012 as National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the City of Los Angeles.
Closed Sessions - Items 35
ITEM NO. (35) - MOTION ADOPTED IN OPEN SESSION - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopted in Open Session, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a settlement discussion in the case entitled Rebecca Banks v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC472885. (This case alleges discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, failure to investigate, breach of contract, fraud, false promise, and intentional/negligent misrepresentation.)
(Budget and Finance Committee considered 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 expend $129,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account No. 009770.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon in said amount payable to Bradley C. Gage, Goldberg & Gage and plaintiff Rebecca Banks.
Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 36
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED - SEE FOLLOWING
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to the transfer of $150,000 between Housing Department accounts for continued funding of the Tenant Relocation Inspection Program.
(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
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of $150,000 between Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) accounts for continued funding of the Tenant Relocation Inspection Program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Parks), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $150,000 within the Housing Fund No. 100/43, from Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to Account No. 8040 (Displaced Tenant Relocation) for continued funding of the Tenant Relocation Inspection Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 37-40
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
(Item Nos. 37-40)
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept reimbursement funds from Emmert International Corporation for the removal and re-installation of traffic signal equipment and traffic control services to facilitate the transport of “The Levitated Mass” through the City of Los Angeles.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:
a. Accept $203,400 from Emmert International Corporation for the removal and re-installation of traffic signal equipment and traffic control services to facilitate the transport of “The Levitated Mass” through the City of Los Angeles.
b. Deposit these funds into the Department of Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime).
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to continuing the street banners in support of Birmingham High School.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program, being coordinated by the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council in support of Birmingham High School, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners, as attached to the Council file.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (KREKORIAN - PARKS) relative to installing street banners supporting Verdugo Hills High School’s 75th Anniversary and to promote school pride.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the street banner program supporting Verdugo Hills High School’s 75th Anniversary and promote school pride, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners, as attached to the Council file.
ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
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MOTION (BUSCAINO - KORETZ) relative to initiating alley vacation proceedings to vacate Oriole Way from Oriole Drive to its easterly terminus.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INITIATE alley vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law to vacate Oriole Way from Oriole Drive to its easterly terminus.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested areas to the Public Works Committee.
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule this request for the City Council’s consideration at the appropriate time under the City’s Street Vacation procedures.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to requesting that the Council establish a framework for comprehensive, objective and fair hearings in its deliberations on redistricting.
MOTION (ZINE - GARCETTI) relative to funding to provide essential public safety equipment for three Police Department divisions that serve Council District Three.
MOTION (PERRY - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for costs associated with the use of the mobile stage by the Midnight Mission for their Easter Event on April 8, 2012.
MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to funding for costs associated with the use of the mobile stage by the Midnight Mission for their LMU Day of Service on March 24, 2012.
MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to Council appointing Councilmembers of the Fifth and Eleventh Districts as the City’s regular representatives on the Board of the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority.
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Carlos Martinez for an additional six months.
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to installing street banners announcing the 25th Anniversary of the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards on March 31, 2012.
MOTION (PERRY - LABONGE) relative to installing street banners in celebration and recognition of the Little Tokyo Historic District.
MOTION (PERRY - KREKORIAN) relative to installing street banners announcing the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 21-25, 2012.
MOTION (PERRY - KREKORIAN) relative to installing street banners announcing the Herbalife 2012 President’s Summit as the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 21-24, 2012.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
12-0004 - Masakazu Jack Fujimoto Rosendahl - Buscaino - All Councilmembers
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
12-0003 - James Q. Wilson LaBonge - All Councilmembers
Raul S. Solis Huizar - Garcetti - All Councilmembers
Carol Catherine Povah Zine
Buscaino, Englander, Garcetti, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Zine and President Wesson (12); Absent: Alarcón, Cárdenas and Reyes (3)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL