AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013
10:00 A.M.
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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President |
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District |
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HERB J. WESSON, JR., Tenth District |
DENNIS P. ZINE, Third District |
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PAUL KORETZ, Fifth District |
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President Pro Tempore |
VACANT, Sixth District |
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ED P. REYES, First District |
RICHARD ALARCON, Seventh District |
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BERNARD C. PARKS, Eighth District |
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Assistant President Pro Tempore |
JAN PERRY, Ninth District |
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TOM LABONGE, Fourth District |
BILL ROSENDAHL, Eleventh District |
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MITCHELL ENGLANDER, Twelfth District |
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ERIC GARCETTI, Thirteenth District |
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JOSE HUIZAR, Fourteenth District |
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JOE BUSCAINO, Fifteenth District |
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Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
Roll Call
Approval of the Record of Proceedings of the Council Meeting of
February 13, 2013
Salute to the Flag
Moment of Inspiration
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 1
ITEM NO. (1)
CD 10
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS to Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).
Recommendation for Council action:
HEAR PROTEST, APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM lien for property at 3029 South Hillcrest Drive. (Lien: $1,789.34)
(Continued from Council meeting of February 5, 2013)
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 2-9
ITEM NO. (2)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to permitting the City to seize and impound vehicles used in the commission or attempted commission of pimping, pandering, illegal dumping of waste, or solicitation of prostitution.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (LaBonge - Garcetti), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE repealing Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 41.70 and 41.70.3 and replacing Section 41.70 with language to conform with California Vehicle Code Section 22659.5, which permits the City to declare a motor vehicle to be a public nuisance subject to seizure and an impoundment period up to 30 days when the motor vehicle is used in the commission or attempted commission of an act that violates California Penal Code Section 266(h) (pimping), or 266(i) (pandering), or 374.3(h) (illegal dumping of waste), or 647(b) (solicitation of prostitution) if the owner or operator of the vehicle has had a prior conviction for the same offense within the past three years.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (3)
AD HOC RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to progress on the implementation of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan and the status of Los Angeles River-related projects and activities.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the progress reports from the Bureau of Engineering, and Department of City Planning relative to progress on the implementation of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan and the status of Los Angeles River-related projects and activities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (4) - Motion Required
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to waiving permitting fees for four pilot parklets.
SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendation of Motion (Huizar - Buscaino), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
DIRECT the Departments of Public Works and Transportation to waive all permitting fees associated with the four pilot parklets approved by Council on August 24, 2012 (Council file no. 11-1604).
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.
(Continued from Council meeting of February 12, 2013)
ITEM NO. (5)
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed list of law firms and proposed fee schedule for the Attorney Conflicts Panel.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the selection of the 47 law firms identified as the Proposed Attorney Conflicts Panel in the City Attorney report (R12-0405), attached to the Council file, retroactive to May 1, 2012.
2. APPROVE the proposed fee schedule identified in the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports, attached to the Council file, effective upon the date of City Council approval.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to enter into contracts with the law firms identified as the Proposed Attorney Conflicts Panel in the City Attorney report, on an as-needed basis, for retention of outside counsel to represent the City, City officers and/or employees in conflict-of-interest matters which precludes the City Attorney's Office from handling its representation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in this report will have no additional impact on the General Fund. The Attorney Conflicts Panel provides funding for contracts with law firms retained, through a Special Fund, Fund No. 46T, which is managed internally by the CAO.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of February 12, 2013)
ITEM NO. (6)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2012 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Continuations Program grant award for use by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to accept the grant award of $582,812 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the 2012 ICAC Task Force Continuation Program for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a grant receivable in Fund 339 in the amount of $582,812 and establish an appropriation account, account number to be determined (TBD), within Fund 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of grant funds.
b. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis as follows:
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339/70 |
TBD |
2012 ICAC Task Force Continuation Grant |
$233,121 |
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100/70 |
001012 |
Sworn Salaries |
$139,321 |
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100/70 |
001092 |
Sworn Overtime |
93,800 |
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$233,121 |
c. Transfer appropriations within Fund 339/70 as follows:
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TBD |
2012 ICAC Task Force Continuation Grant |
$69,438 |
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TBD |
Police Related Costs |
$69,438 |
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with City financial policies as one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (7)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 Supplemental Police Account (SPA) XXVI Expenditure Plan.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the LAPD's FY 2012-13 SPA XXVI Expenditure Plan.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Approval of the SPA Expenditure Plan will enable LAPD to spend $1.5 million in budgeted funds from the Forfeited Assets Trust Fund. This action complies with City financial policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (8)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award and the execution of a sole-source agreement for the continuation of the Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) bio-surveillance/syndromic surveillance detection program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAFD, to:
a. Accept the initial $67,617 in grant funds and up to a total of $338,085 in grant funds from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health (DPH) as provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to support local activities related to countering potential terrorist threats.
b. Execute the Public Health Preparedness, Emergency and Response Services Agreement with the DPH, for the term September 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, with the option of four additional one-year terms, through June 30, 2017, contingent upon availability of funds, for an amount up to $338,085 in grant funds, for the continuation of the bio-surveillance/syndromic surveillance detection program; subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
c. Execute a sole-source agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. from the date of execution through June 30, 2017, for an amount up to $338,085, contingent upon availability of funds, to provide software licensing and maintenance services related to the bio-surveillance/syndromic surveillance detection program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit the initial $67,617 in DPH grant funds and up to a total of $338,085 in DPH grant funds into Fund 335/38, Account 38500C, for software and services provided by FirstWatch Solutions, Inc.
3. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The above recommendations are consistent with City financial policies as sufficient grant funds will be used to fully fund the services provided.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (9)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Operation Veterans Alternative Legal Options and Resources (VALOR) grant award for use by the City Attorney.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the Operation VALOR Program grant award between the City of Los Angeles and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the Operation VALOR Program grant award in the amount of $250,000 for the period October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2014.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a receivable in the amount of $250,000 within Fund 368/12.
b. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund 368 as follows:
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FY 12-14 Operation VALOR |
$250,000 |
4. TRANSFER, upon receipt of grant funds, up to $165,129 from Fund 368/12, Account 12J271 to Fund 100/12, Revenue Account 5301, Reimbursement from Other Funds/Dept.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total cost of the Operation VALOR program is $312,500, of which $250,000 will be reimbursed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The General Fund impact will be $43,000 for the salary of one Police Officer. No additional appropriation is needed since the salaries are already included in the Los Angeles Police Department's budget. The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 10-19
(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (10)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (ITA) AND THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an application from Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (Children’s Hospital) for a limited private line franchise and the installation and maintenance of a private line telecommunications facility.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPOVE the application from Children’s Hospital for a private line telecommunications franchise.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE granting a franchise to Children’s Hospital to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way located on portions of Lyman Place, De Longre Avenue, and Virgil Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that the fiscal impact is negligible. Approval and implementation of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate $31,800 in franchise fees over the next 10 years during the term of the franchise. In addition Children’s Hospital is required to provide the City with a franchise performance bond in the amount of $75,000.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Information Technology and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
ITEM NO. (11)
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 12, 2013:
CD 2
a. Property at 10225 North Hillhaven Avenue (Case No. 347890).
Assessor I.D. No. 2565-012-053
CD 8
b. Property at 9206 South Hoover Street (Case No. 368731).
Assessor I.D. No. 6039-014-026
CD 8
c. Property at 10353 South Western Avenue (Case No. 395167).
Assessor I.D. No. 6058-007-015
CD 9
d. Property at 1407 East 48th Street (Case No. 8423).
Assessor I.D. No. 5107-013-030
CD 9
e. Property at 1457 East 49th Street (Case No. 293542).
Assessor I.D. No. 5107-023-023
CD 11
f. Property at 8226 South Pershing Drive (Case No. 297458).
Assessor I.D. No. 4115-005-008
CD 11
g. Property at 8226 South Pershing Drive (Case No. 373103).
Assessor I.D. No. 4115-005-008
CD 13
h. Property at 2514 West Mayberry Street (Case No. 379668).
Assessor I.D. No. 5424-005-015
ITEM NO. (12)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the withdrawal of the nomination of Reverend Dr. Clyde Oden, Jr. for appointment to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the September 19, 2012 and January 11, 2013 communications from the Mayor relative to the nomination of Reverend Dr. Clyde Oden, Jr. for appointment to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission for the term ending June 30, 2017, inasmuch as Reverend Oden has requested withdrawal from further consideration.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (13)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the withdrawal of the nomination of Ms. Zeeda M. Daniele for appointment to the Rent Adjustment Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the January 17, 2013 and January 30, 2013 communications from the Mayor relative to the nomination of Ms. Zeeda M. Daniele for appointment to the Rent Adjustment Commission for the term ending May 20, 2014, inasmuch as Ms. Daniele has requested withdrawal from further consideration.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (14)
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for CalHome grant funds in the amount of $1.5 million, and authority to execute the grant agreement.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development requesting $1.5 million in 2013 CalHome Program grant funding.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, if awarded a 2013 CalHome Program Grant, to negotiate and execute the CalHome grant agreement, any amendments thereto, and any other required documents relative to the City's participation in the CalHome Program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, provided as an Attachment to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 12, 2013 (attached to Council File No. 13-0122), authorizing the submittal of the CalHome Grant Program application and the execution of the grant agreement.
4. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, to report back to the Council and Mayor, if awarded a 2013 CalHome Program Grant, with the amount of the CalHome Grant award and requests for approval of any necessary implementing actions prior to expenditure of any CalHome grant funds.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. No matching funds are required. The recommendations in this report authorize the LAHD to apply for and accept a 2013 CalHome General Program grant in the amount of $1.5 million issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The recommendations comply with City Financial Policies in that grant funds fully fund program expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
ITEM NO. (15) - MOTION REQUIRED TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE
CD 1
CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS’ (Board) FEBRUARY 1, 2013 ACTION to deny the request for a permit to remove 69 various species trees for streetscape improvement and community beautification at 700 through 900 North Hill Street.
(On February 12, 2013, Council adopted Motion [Reyes - LaBonge] asserting jurisdiction over the Board’s action of February 1, 2013.)
(Pursuant to Charter Section 245, if Council does not veto the Board’s action within 21 calendar days of asserting jurisdiction, the action of the Board shall become final.)
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 5, 2013
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 5, 2013)
ITEM NO. (16)
CD 1
MOTION (REYES - LABONGE) relative to funding for the construction and maintenance of the Monsignor Oscar Romero Memorial Plaza Project, located at Seventh and Alvarado in MacArthur Park.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $190,637 from AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services) as follows:
a. $52,665 to Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled “Monsignor Oscar Romero Memorial Plaza,” and AUTHORIZE the Controller to create said account for consultant services related to the preparation of construction documents with the understanding that any unspent funds be transferred to the Department of Recreation and Parks for the construction of Monsignor Oscar Romero Memorial Plaza.
b. $137,972 to Department of Recreation and Parks Fund No. 205/88, Account No. XX, entitled “Monsignor Oscar Romero Memorial Plaza” for construction costs, permit fees, and the security maintenance deposit.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to accept an amount of up to $13,000 from the Salvadoran-American Leadership and Educational Fund for Monsignor Oscar Romero Memorial Plaza construction/maintenance costs and deposit said funds into an account designated for the Monsignor Oscar Romero Memorial Plaza.
3. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to manage and administer services with Mia Lehrer and Associates under City Contract No. C-114379 for design services.
4. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks and Bureau of Engineering to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.
ITEM NO. (17)
CD 1
MOTION (REYES - LABONGE) relative to funding to support community programs and groups in Council District One.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $100,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 from the Council District One portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy line item to the Council District Community Services line item - Account No. 0701 (CD 1 Community Services) to provide funding to support community programs and groups in Council District One.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
ITEM NO. (18)
MOTION (REYES - LABONGE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the deaths of Veronica and Cynthia Ultreras 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 deaths of Veronica and Cynthia Ultreras (Council action of June 28, 1994) 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 $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ITEM NO. (19)
CD 15
MOTION (BUSCAINO - REYES) relative to asserting jurisdiction from the Harbor Area Planning Commission decision regarding the operation of a truck and container storage facility at 920 Eubank Avenue in Wilmington.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ASSERT jurisdiction over the February 5, 2013 action of the Harbor Area Planning Commission on case No. ZA 2011-2387-ZV-ZAA-1A, in denying an appeal and upholding the Zoning Administrator’s decision to approve several variances of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, allowing the operation of a truck and container storage facility at 920 Eubank Avenue in Wilmington, on a parcel zoned QRD3 (residential), and as further detailed in the Motion.
2. REFER this matter to Committee for review and further action.
Items Called Special
Public Testimony on Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Motions for Posting and Referral
Councilmembers’ Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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Los Angeles City Council, Supplemental Agenda
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am
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Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 20
ITEM NO. (20)
CD 2 & 6
HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax and Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in amount not to exceed $12,600,000 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Hazeltine and Wyandotte Apartments located at 14630 Wyandotte Street and 7250 Hazeltine Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION and minutes of the public hearing held in accordance with Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 147(f) of the Code setting the official intent of the City to issue Multifamily Housing revenue Bonds in the amount not to exceed $12,600,000 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Hazeltine and Wyandotte Apartments located at 14630 Wyandotte Street, Los Angeles, CA 91405 and 7250 Hazeltine Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91405. The borrower/sponsor (Hazeltine and Wyandotte, L.P.) has pledged to comply with applicable City and bond policies.
(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of February 13, 2013)