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FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 1
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council ProceedingsFriday, April 8, 2005John 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: Cardenas, Greue l, Hahn, Ludlow, Miscikowski, Parks, Reyes,Smith, Vi l laraigosa, Weiss, Zine and President Padil la (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBonge and Perry(3).
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2005
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 42
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR - An opportunity for public testimony was provided.
ROLL CALL NUMBER (#) - INDICATES THE ORDER IN WHICH THE ITEMS WERE ACTEDUPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING
I tem Noticed for Public Hearing - I tem 1
ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - MOTION ADOPTED TO DENY APPLICATION - SEE FOLLOWING
Roll Call #10 - Motion (Reyes - Greue l) Adopted to Deny Appl icat ion, Ayes (12);Absent: Garce tti, LaBonge and President Padil la (3)
05 -0333
CD 1 HEARING COMMENTS relative to Application for Determination of “Public Convenienceor Necessity” for the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption at the Produce 4 Less Market(neighborhood grocery store) located at 1801 West Eighth Street.
Application fi led by: Brian Shin
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 11, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2005)
(Findings and Council recommendations required relative to the above applicationrequest)
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 2
ADOPTED
MOTION (REYES - GREUEL)
Recommendations for Council act ion:
1. DETERMINE that the "Public Convenience or Necessity" WILL NOT be served by theproposed sale of alcohol for of f -s ite consumption at 1801 West Eighth Street,Produce 4 Less Market, inasmuch as the appl icant has not obtained a Condit ionalUse Permit for this project .
2. DENY WITHOUT PREJUDICE the Appl icat ion for Determination of "Public
Convenience or Necessity" for the sale of alcoholic beverages at 1801 West EighthStreet, based on the above f inding.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transm it this determination to the State Department ofAlcoholic Beverage Control as the required f indings under Business and ProfessionsCode Section 23958.4.
Applicant: Brian Shin
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 11, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2005)
I tems for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - I tems 2-6
Roll Call #3 - Motion (Cardenas - Weiss) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand Perry (3)
( I tem Nos. 2-5)
ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED
05 -0336
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCESCOMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to theproposed dispositions of properties of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority(ACTA) railroad right-of-way.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that the proposed dispositions of properties of the ACTA are exempt from therequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided by ArticleII, Section 2(I) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 3
2. CONCUR with Order No. 6810 as adopted by the Board of Harbor Commiss ioners’(Board) on October 27, 2004, APPROVE the Easement Grant Deed with the City ofLong Beach and City of South Gate, Grant Deed with the City of Long Beach and theCity of Lynwood, and the Easement Deed, Quitclaim and Bill of Sale with the City ofLong Beach and the County of Los Angeles Sanitation District Nos. 1 and 2 in thedispositions of properties in the ACTA railroad right-of-way and AUTHORIZE theExecutive Director of the Harbor Department to execute said Easement Grant Deed,Grant Deed and Easement Deed, Quitclaim and Bill of Sale.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE approving Order No. 6810.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the proposed dispositions of propertiesthat include the ACTA railroad right-of-way, and easements along the Alameda Corridorthat are jointly owned by the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach will have noimpact on the City General Fund. The proposed grant deeds will require no funds nor willfunds be paid to the Harbor Department.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 26, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 26, 2005)
ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
05 -0277
CD 2 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zonechange for property at 4200 North Radford Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant tothe City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects theindependent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documentsconstituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 05-0277 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the fi les of the Department of City Planningin the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the MitigatedNegative Declaration [ENV 2003-8367 MND] fi led on July 9, 2004.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the City PlanningCommission, effecting the zone change from [Q]MR2-1L to [T][Q]MR2-1L, revising theexisting “Q” conditions for the proposed construction of a 162,000 square foot, 60 feetin height office building/broadcast studio to accommodate a maximum of 518employees and a 610 space parking garage, as additions to the existing faci li ty for atotal f loor area of 279,250 square feet and 3,027 parking spaces; and installation of a
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 4
telecommunications faci li ty which includes 23 ground-level satell i te receivingdishes,14.7 feet in diameter, and approx imately 16 roof mounted radio frequencytransmitter/receiver antenna dishes, 8 feet in diameter, on 11.5 net acres of land.Vehicular and pedestrian access to the proposed building and parking garage will bethrough one of the three existing guarded entrances and via existing on-site internalroadways for property located at 4200 North Radford Avenue, subject to conditions ofapproval. (On September 23, 2004, the City Planning Commission approved aConditional Use to permit wireless telecommunication facil it ies at the site, subject toconditions of approval.)
Applicant: Michael Klausman CPC 2003-8809 ZC CU
Said rezoning shall be subject to the [Q] Qualif ied classif ication zone l imitationssubstantially as shown on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.
4. REMOVE the [T] Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attachedto the Committee report.
5. ADVISE the applicant of [Q] Qualif ied classif ication t ime limit as described in theCommittee report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fundimpact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 16, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 13, 2005)
ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED
05 -0357
COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT relative toproposed Agreements with Creekside Inn B.W. (Creekside Inn), Dow Villa Motel and ElRancho Boulder Motel for lodging.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action on February 15,2005, Resolution No. 18848, APPROVE Lodging No. 5358 with Creekside Inn, Dow VillaMotel and El Rancho Motel and AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Department ofWater and Power (DWP) to execute said Agreements for amounts not to exceed$1,423,065 for Creekside Inn, $1,553,650 for Dow Villa Motel and $928,850 for El RanchoBoulder Motel and for terms of one year with two one-year renewal options to providelodging for DWP employees on temporary assignments.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 5
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposedAgreements will not impact the City General Fund. The DWP Power Revenue Fund hasand will al locate budgeted funds.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 25, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 22, 2005)
ITEM NO. (5) - ADOPTED
05 -0358
COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT relative toan Agreement with MRO Software, Incorporated (MRO Software) for proprietary softwaremaintenance.
Recommendation for Council action:
CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action on February 15,2005, Resolution No. 18842, and APPROVE Specification No. 669 with MRO Softwareand AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Department of Water and Power (DWP) toexecute said Agreement for an amount not to exceed $740,000 and a term of one yearwith two one-year renewal options, for proprietary software maintenance services for theDWP’s Maximo Maintenance Management System.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of theproposed Agreement will result in costs estimated at $740,000. Approximately $624,430will be funded from the Power Revenue Fund and approx imately $115,570 will be fundedfrom the Water Revenue Fund. There is no City General Fund impact.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 25, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 22, 2005)
ITEM NO. (6) - RECEIVED AND FILED
Roll Call #4 - Motion (Smith - Reyes) Adopted to Receive and Fi le, Unanimous Vote (12);Absent: Garce tti, LaBonge and Perry (3)
05 -0498
CD 12 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION andPLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a parcelmap appeal for property at 8830 North Balboa Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 6
1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant tothe City 's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act; that the Mit igated Negative Declaration reflects theindependent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documentsconstituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 05-0498 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the fi les of the Department of City Planningin the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the MitigatedNegative Declaration [ENV 2003-4364 MND] fi led on September 25, 2003.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Deputy Advisory as the Findings of the Council.
3. DENY APPEAL filed by Martin Rodriguez (Cary S. Reisman, Esq., Representative), andTHEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the North Valley Area Planning Commission inapproving a new three parcel single-family development, subject to conditions ofapproval, for property at 8830 North Balboa Boulevard.
Applicant: Alex Plascens ia (Owner)/BMI Associates, Representative
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Planning Department. Neither the CityAdministrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a f inancial analysisof this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 8, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2005)
(Continued from Council meeting of April 1, 2005)
I tems for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - I tems 7-32(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
Roll Call #5 - Motion (Greuel - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand Perry (3)
( I tem Nos. 7-32)
ITEM NO. (7) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
04 -0342
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCYCOMMITTEE relative to the Independent Accountant’s Report on the Article XIII-BAppropriations Limit Calculation for the City of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year (FY) endedJune 30, 2003.
Recommendation for Council action:
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 7
NOTE and FILE the Simpson & Simpson’s February 23, 2004 report relative to theApplication of Agreed-upon Procedures Related to the Article XIII-B Appropriations LimitCalculat ion for the City of Los Angeles for FY ended June 30, 2003, inasmuch as thereport is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (8) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
04 -0342 -S1
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, AUDITS AND GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCYCOMMITTEE relative to the Independent Accountant’s Report on the Article XIII-BAppropriations Limit Calculation for the City of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year (FY) endedJune 30, 2004.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Simpson & Simpson’s January 7, 2005 report relative to theApplication of Agreed-upon Procedures Related to the Article XIII-B Appropriations LimitCalculation for the City of Los Angeles for FY ended June 30, 2004, inasmuch as thereport is submitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (9) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION
03 -0209 -S14
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSINGDEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to Tax Equity and Fiscal ResponsibilityAct of 1986 (TEFRA) Hearing for the Laguna Seniors Apartments Project.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION and Minutes of the March 25, 2005 TEFRAhearing for the Laguna Seniors Apartments Project, a 64-unit senior cit izen rental housingdevelopment located at 4201 West Sunset Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that the City loan in the amount of $775,000util izes funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. There will be no impact on theCity’s General Fund.
(Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee waived consideration of theabove matter)
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 8
ITEM NO. (10) - ADOPTED
02 -0641
CD 11 MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the 18th Annual BrentwoodSpring Art Festival on April 17, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City= $2,234).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 18th Annual Brentwood Spring Art Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Clubof West Los Angeles-Brentwood on April 17, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT theinvolved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, includingthe waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED
04 -0583
CD 8 MOTION (PARKS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Annual Community Block Party onApril 9, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $312).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Annual Community Block Party, sponsored by the University of SouthernCalifornia Residential Life Community on April 9, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCTthe involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion,including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, exceptinsurance.
ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED
01 -0675
CD 11 MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Annual Brentwood Glen Dayon April 16, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,335).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Annual Brentwood Glen Day, sponsored by the Brentwood GlenAssociation on April 16, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved Citydepartments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver ofall fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED
05 -0579
CD 12 MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to declaring the San Fernando Valley CommunityFestival on May 14, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,687).
Recommendation for Council action:
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 9
DECLARE the San Fernando Valley Community Festival, sponsored by the Living FaithChristian Church of Southern California on May 14, 2005, a "Special Event" andINSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in theMotion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements,except insurance.
ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED
01 -0560
CD 12 MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relat ive to declaring the Valley Greek Festival on May 28-30,2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $33,587).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Valley Greek Fest ival, sponsored by the Saint Nicholas Greek OrthodoxChurch on May 28-30, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved Citydepartments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver ofall fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED
04 -0611
CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - VILLARAIGOSA) relative to declaring the Chometz Burning on April22, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,285).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Chometz Burning, sponsored by the Anshe Emes Synagogue on April 22,2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform suchservices as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by theCity) and requirements, except insurance.
ITEM NO. (16) - ADOPTED
05 -0580
CD 5 MOTION (WEISS - VILLARAIGOSA) relative to declaring the 80th Birthday Event forRabbi Harold Schulweis on April 3, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by theCity = $484).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 80th Birthday event for Rabbi Harold Schulweis, sponsored by the ValleyBeth Shalom on April 3, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved Citydepartments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver ofall fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 10
ITEM NO. (17) - ADOPTED
05 -0581
CD 11 MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - GREUEL) relative to declaring public gatherings at VeniceBeach, Dockweiler Beach, Playa del Rey Beach and Del Rey Lagoon, between 11:30 a.m.and 7:30 p.m., each weekend from April 23, 2005 through October 10, 2005, as well asany weekend thereafter through December 31, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costsabsorbed by the City = $564,559).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the public gatherings at Venice Beach, Dockweiler Beach, Playa del Rey Beachand Del Rey Lagoon, between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., each weekend from April 23,2005 through October 10, 2005, as well as any weekend thereafter through December 31,2005, when the temperature is forecast to exceed 75 degrees AND a determination hasbeen made by the Los Angeles County Lifeguards and the Los Angeles Police Department(LAPD) (Beach Detail) that over 100,000 people are expected to attend, a "Special Event"and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in theMotion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements forservices associated with this event as may be requested/determined by the LAPD.
ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED
03 -0606
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - WEISS) relative to declaring the Citywide and Youth HolocaustCommemoration on May 5, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =$5,000).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Citywide and Youth Holocaust Commemoration, sponsored by the L.A.Holocaust Monument in Pan Pacific Park on May 5, 2005, a "Specia l Event" andINSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in theMotion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements,except insurance.
ITEM NO. (19) - ADOPTED
05 -0582
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 75th Anniversary Celebrationon April 7, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,426).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 75th Anniversary Celebration, sponsored by the Bancroft Middle Schooland Performing Arts Magnet on April 7, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT theinvolved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, includingthe waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 11
ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED
03 -0503
CD 12 MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relat ive to declar ing the Eighth Annual Dog Faire and PetAdoption on April 23, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =$1,078).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Eighth Annual Dog Faire and Pet Adoption, sponsored by the SepulvedaBasin Off-Leash Dog Park on April 23, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT theinvolved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, includingthe waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insuranceAND application requirements and fees and costs that may be associated with the use offacil it ies under the jurisdiction of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED
04 -0640
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 16th Annual Pacific IslanderFestival on April 30, 2005 - May 1, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by theCity = $12,774).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 16th Annual Pacific Islander Festival, sponsored by the Cultural AffairsDepartment, Pacific Community Council and Council District Fifteen on April 30, 2005 -May 1, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to performsuch services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbedby the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements and feesand costs that may be associated with the use of facili t ies under the jurisdiction of theBoard of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED
05 -0583
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the 2005 Grand Grunion Gala on April30, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,806).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 2005 Grand Grunion Gala , sponsored by the Council District Fifteen andCabrillo Marine Aquarium (RAP) on April 30, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT theinvolved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, includingthe waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insuranceAND application requirements and fees and costs that may be associated with the use offacil it ies under the jurisdiction of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 12
ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED
05 -0578
CD 6 MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to declaring the Van Nuys Airport AirFest 2005on May 15, 2005 a Special Event (Los Angeles World Airports will pay the necessary feesassociated with the support of the event).
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1, DECLARE the Van Nuys Airport AirFest 2005, sponsored by the Los Angeles WorldAirports on May 15, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved Citydepartments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (DOT) to bill and accept payments fromthe Los Angeles World Airports not to exceed $30,000 for engineer ing and traff icmanagement services and DEPOSIT said monies into DOT Trust Fund No. 840, andTRANSFER therefrom to DOT Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries, Overtime)and Account No. 3090 (Field Equipment Expense), as needed.
ITEM NO. (24) - ADOPTED
03 -0010 -S42
CD 9 MOTION (GARCETTI FOR PERRY - SMITH) relative to reinstating the reward offer in thedeath of Dexter Derel Rideout for an additional 60 days.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Council’s f indings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death ofDexter Derel Rideout (Council action of July 30, 2003, Council file No. 03-0010-S42) foran additional period of 60 days from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office ofthe City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sumof any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
ITEM NO. (25) - ADOPTED
02 -0010 -S65
CD 9 MOTION (GARCETTI FOR PERRY - SMITH) relative to reinstating the reward offer in thedeath of Travon Ford for an additional 60 days.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAFFIRM Council’s f indings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death ofTravon Ford (Council action of December 10, 2002, Council file No. 02-0010-S65) for anadditional period of 60 days from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of theCity Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum ofany payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 13
ITEM NO. (26) - ADOPTED
05 -0010 -S17
CD 9 MOTION (HAHN FOR PERRY - GREUEL) relative to an offer of reward for informationleading to the identif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsiblefor the deaths of Leonardo Valdivia and Marco Miranda on January 2, 2005.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to theidentification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deathsof Leonardo Valdivia and Marco Miranda.
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 advert isements toeffectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED
05 -0010 -S18
CD 9 MOTION (HAHN FOR PERRY - GREUEL) relative to an offer of reward for informationleading to the identif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsiblefor the death of Michael Ryan Livingston on March 29, 2005.
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 theidentif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deathof Michael Ryan Livingston.
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 toeffectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED
05 -0002 -S65
RESOLUTION (MISCIKOWSKI - PARKS) relative to the City’s position in connection withAB448 (La Suer), and other similar legislation, which would repeal the Assault WeaponsBan.
FRIDAY 04-08-05 PAGE 14
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THEMAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program OPPOSITION of AB448(La Suer), and other similar legislation, which would repeal the Assault Weapons Ban.
ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED
05 -0084
CD 11 MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - GREUEL) relative to amending a previous Council action inconnection with acquisit ion and placement of new trash receptacles on the VeniceBoardwalk.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND the fund transfer instructions so that the funds are transferred to theRecreation and Parks Fund No. 301 instead of to Fund 302; and further, REQUEST,INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE, as appropriate the Contro ller, the Department ofRecreation and Parks and/or other appropriate City agency or department to make anytechnical corrections to the fund transfer instructions of the above-referenced actionin order to effectuate the intent of the Council action.
2. REQUEST, INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE, as appropriate, the Department of Recreat ionand Parks and any other affected City department or agency to take whatever actionsare necessary and execute and process whatever documents may be needed to payDave Bang Associates, Inc., for 185 trash receptacles in the matter of the above-referenced action.
ITEM NO. (30) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
02 -0292
CD 3 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 53818 for property lying northerly of Burbank Boulevard andwester ly of Etiwanda Avenue.(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with attached security documents)(ADOPT City Engineer Report)(ADOPT Bond No. C-107918)(Quimby Fee: $39,564)Applicants: Burbank Tarzana, LLC
Iacobe llis & Associates, Inc.
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ITEM NO. (31) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
05 -0591
CD 12 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60625 and RESOLUTION for property lying southerly ofChatsworth Street and easter ly of Aqueduct Avenue.(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with attached security documents)(ADOPT City Engineer Report)(ADOPT Bond No. C-107919)(ADOPT Resolution of Acceptance of future street)(Quimby Fee: $56,520)Applicants: Chuck Francoeur
Wagner-Kerr Associates, Inc.
ITEM NO. (32) - MAP APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED
05 -0596
CD 10 FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60155 for property lying southerly of Olympic Boulevard andwester ly of Norton Avenue.(Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with attached security documents)(ADOPT City Engineer Report)(ADOPT Bond No. C-107920)(Quimby Fee: $16,956)Applicants: James Yi
Iacobe llis & Associates, Inc.
I tems for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - I tems 33-62
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Greuel - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand Perry (3)
( I tem Nos. 33-35)
ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED
05 -0423
CD 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT andORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed direct sale of surplus Cityproperty located behind 13929 Chandler Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE that the City-owned property behind 13929 Chandler Boulevard, APN2247-012900, is no longer required for City use and that the public interest is servedbest by the direct sale of the property.
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2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE providing for the sale of saidproperty without call ing for bids to Alton B. Carmichael and Patricia R. Carmichael for$60,000.
3. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transactionsas outl ined in the accompanying proposed Ordinance, process the necessarydocumentation to effectuate the sale and deposit the proceeds, over and above theexpenses, into the appropriate accounts, as directed by the Los Angeles AdministrativeCode.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there will be a one-time increase of $60,000, less expenses, to the General Fund. The GSD will deposit thefunds into the following accounts: GSD Trust Account, Fund No. 843, Revenue Source4886 (prior to payment of expenses); General Fund No. 100, Department 40, RevenueSource 4540 (50 percent of balance); and, Council District Two Real Property Trust FundNo. 14/684 (50 percent of balance).
ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED
04 -0600 -S15
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT and ORDINANCEFIRST CONSIDERATION relative to collection of fees by the Department of Building andSafety for the Los Angeles Fire Department construction and plan check inspectionservices.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE relative to amending Subsections.01,.02,.03 and .04 of Section 57, Division 15, Article 7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Codeto make technical clarifying changes to Fire Department Construction, Fire DepartmentPlan Review, Fire Department Inspection Services and Fees.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CityAdministrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysisof this report.
ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED, *AS AMENDED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH - SEE FOLLOWING
05 -0002 -S25
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relativeto establishing a City position on legislation which provides treatment for breast cancerpatients.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolut ion (Parks - Miscikowski),SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
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RESOLVE to *establish a position of SUPPORT in the City’s Legislative Program *forAssembly Bill 8 (Cohn), and similar legislation, which would require health care serviceplans and health insurance policies to provide a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care fora mastectomy and 24 hours of inpatient care for a lymph node dissection for the treatmentof breast cancer. *(Parks - Ludlow)
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no fiscalimpact on the General Fund.
ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #2 - Motion (Smith - Cardenas) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand President Padil la (3)
05 -0002 -S36
COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT relative tothe City’s position in connection with federal funding for the Port Access ExpresswayProject and the Shuttle Train Pilot Program under the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacyfor Users or similar legislation.
Recommendation for Council action, as init iated by Resolution (Hahn - Smith), SUBJECTTO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT offederal legislation for funding in H.R. 3 (Young), the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacyfor Users and/or similar legislation for the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority’sprojects, the Port Access Expressway Project and the Shuttle Train Pilot Program whichwill improve the flow of cargo from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the restof Southern California and beyond.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that Council approval ofthe proposed City legislative position would not impact the City’s General Fund.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #6 - Motion (Greuel - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand Perry (3)
( I tem Nos. 37-62)
ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED
95 -0810 -S1
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to an update on the progress of the Stormwater Permit implementation.
Recommendation for Council action:
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RECEIVE and FILE the Bureau of Engineering report relative to an update on the progressof the Stormwater Permit implementation, inasmuch as the report is a status report andhas been superseded by subsequent reports, and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED
97 -0002 -S112
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to support of legislation for the waiver of requirements and permits to prepare forthe 1997-98 El Nino weather conditions.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Holden - Hernandez) relative to support of legislation for thewaiver of requirements and permits to prepare for the 1997-98 El Nino weatherconditions, inasmuch as the waivers and permits are no longer needed, and no Councilaction is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED
01 -1020
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to a potential settlement agreement on Federal Trash Total Maximum Daily Load(TDML) l i t igation in City vs. U.S. EPA Case No: 02-4044 FMC.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the communication from the City Attorney relative to a potentialsettlement agreement between the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, LosAngeles Region, and the City and County of Los Angeles regarding administrativepetit ions A-1448 and A-1448(a), Challenging Order 01-182 involving the City’sStormwater Permit and briefing on status of Federal Trash Total Maximum Daily Load(TDML) l i t igat ion in City vs. U.S. EPA Case No: 02-4044 FMC and related State TrashTDML, inasmuch as a settlement was reached in November 2003 (Council file No. 03-0153), and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED
01 -1020 -S3
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to the State Water Resources Control Board dismissal of administrative petit ionschallenging the City’s Municipal Stormwater Permit.
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the communication from the City Attorney relative to a dismissal of theCity’s Administrative Petit ions A-1448 and A-1449(A), Challenging Order 01-182 of theLos Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board involving the City’s Munic ipalStormwater National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit, inasmuch as asettlement was reached in November 2003 (Council file No. 03-0153), and no Councilaction is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED
03 -1186
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to Bureau of Sanitation Quarterly Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Progress ReportNo. 12 for July 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Sanitation Quarterly FOG Progress Report No. 12 for July1, 2004 to September 30, 2004, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only,and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED
04 -2410
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to selection criteria for Financial Advisor, Bond, Tax and Disclosure Counsels,and Trustee Services.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report relative to evaluation of MinorityBusiness Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise f irms to ensure part icipation in debtmanagement contracts, inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only, and noCouncil action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED
04 -2557 -S1
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to discontinuing the sale of electronic waste to the highest bidder through publicauction/private sales and disposing of electronic waste through certif ied recyclingcontractors.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Garcetti - Perry) SUBJECT TOTHE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD) to discontinue sales of electronicwaste, such as televisions, audio-visual equipment, and telephones, to the highestbidder through public auction/private sales and to dispose of electronic waste throughcertif ied recycling contractors.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinances Nos.52230, 67552 and 152427 to require the GSD to dispose of electronic waste throughcertif ied recycling contractors.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, GSD, or designee, to submit an application to theCalifornia Integrated Waste Management Board for approval to part icipate in theCovered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment System Program(Program) and to execute all necessary documents to secure the funds, to implementthe requirements specified in the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, and in saidProgram.
4. DIRECT the GSD to report back to Council on the status of said Program with data onthe first year of operation, the costs incurred, and the need for funding, if applicable.
5. REQUEST the Boards of the Harbor Commissioners, the Water and PowerCommissioners, and the Airport Commiss ioners to adopt similar policies and to disposeof their electronic waste through certif ied recycling contractors.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief LegislativeAnalyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED
01 -0224
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to the quarte rly status of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) investmentsfor the period ending December 31, 2004.
Recommendation for Council action:
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NOTE and FILE CRA report dated February 25, 2005 (attached to the Council f i le) relativeto the status of the CRA’s investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2004,inasmuch as the report is submitted for information only and no Council action isnecessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED
01 -2655
CD 9 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to amending the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) contract with artistBuster Simpson for the installation of the artwork attached to the Third Street Tunnel atHill Street.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Off icer, CRA, or designee, to execute:
a. A first amendment to CRA Contract No. 502379 with artist Buster Simpson to increasethe amount by $148,693, for a revised not-to-exceed total of $733,693, from $585,000,and to extend the term by one year to June 30, 2006 for the design, fabrication, andinstallation of artwork to enhance the entrance of the Third Street Tunnel at Hill Streetin Downtown Los Angeles, subject to the approval of both the City Attorney, as to formand legality, and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration,for compliance with CRA contracting requirements.
b. The 12th Implementation Agreement with Retirement Housing Foundation, Inc.regarding installation of artwork attached to the Angelus Plaza property (AttachmentB to the CRA report to Council dated February 17, 2005, attached to the Council f i le),subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and the Departmentof Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration for compliance with CRAcontracting requirements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will notimpact the General Fund. The Agency will provide funding for this contract amendmentfrom the Downtown Cultural Trust Fund.
ITEM NO. (46) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
02 -1268
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to the selection of Los Angeles Local Development Corporation as financialadvisor, and Gardner, Underwood & Bacon, LLC, as alternative financial advisor for theLos Angeles Industrial Development Authority (IDA).
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Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the results of the Request for Proposa ls for the selection of financial advisorservices for the IDA.
2. APPROVE the selection of Los Angeles Local Development Corporation to serve as theprimary financial advisor to the IDA.
3. APPROVE the selection of Gardner, Underwood & Bacon, LLC, as an alternativefinancial advisor for the IDA.
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department, or designee,to negotiate and execute professional services agreements on behalf of the City andthe IDA with Los Angeles Local Development Corporation and Gardner, Underwood &Bacon, LLC, effective July 1, 2005, subject to the approval of both the City Attorney,as to form and legality, and the Department of Public Works, Bureau of ContractAdministration, for compliance with City contract provisions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will notimpact the General Fund. The Financial Advisor f irms will be paid through fees generatedfrom the issuance of bonds for each project f inanced. Proceeds from these bondsoriginate from private investor capital.
ITEM NO. (47) - ADOPTED
04 -1684
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) redevelopment project areas andtheir respective land use restrictions and requirements.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE CRA report to Council relative to redevelopment project areas and theirrespective land use restrictions and requirements, inasmuch as the report is submittedfor information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (48) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
05 -0315
CD 15 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT andRESOLUTION relative to a Cooperation Agreement between the CommunityRedevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finance 40new public parking spaces at the Centre Street Mixed Use Lofts Project.
Recommendations for Council action:
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1. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Off icer, CRA, or designee, and the General Manager,DOT, or designee, to execute the proposed Cooperation Agreement between the CRAand DOT including loan terms for the provision and repayment of $960,000 from theCity’s Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF) for the design and construction of 40contiguous public parking spaces to be located in the Centre Street Mixed-Use LoftsProject, at 666 South Centre Street in the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area.
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION finding that the development of 40 publicparking spaces is a benefit to the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area asrequired by Section 33445 of the Health and Safety Code, for the use of Beacon Streettax increment as source of SPRF repayment.
3. AMEND the Agency’s Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget for the Beacon StreetRedevelopment Project Area to reflect the receipt of and authorize the expenditure of$960,000 in SPRF funds from DOT for the design and construction of 40 public parkingspaces.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that this action wil l notimpact the General Fund. The use of SPRF funds has been structured as a loan betweenthe CRA and the City through DOT. Repayment sources include CRA’s participationproject surplus profits and the CRA’s share of future net parking revenue.
ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED
05 -0408
CD 11 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT andRESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds in an aggregateprincipal amount not to exceed $15 mill ion, by the California Statewide CommunitiesDevelopment Authority to benefit the Archer School for Girls.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt f ixed raterevenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15 mill ion, by theCalifornia Statewide Communities Development Authority to benefit the Archer School forGirls, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit corporation, at 11725 Sunset Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will notimpact the General Fund, nor will the City bear any financial responsibil i ty for repaymentof the Bonds under any circumstances. The City neither provides funds in thistransaction, nor incurs any responsibil i ty for repayment or ensuring repayment of thedebt. Repayment of the $15 mill ion tax-exempt revenue bonds will be the responsibil i tyof the Archer School for Girls, Inc. The primary source of repayment will be the operatingactivit ies of the borrower. Proceeds derived from the tax-exempt bonds are generatedfrom private investor capital and require no pledge of public funds for their backing orsecurity.
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ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED
02 -0774 -S27
CDs 1,4, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 5,9,10, relative to a notif ication that Comcast Corporation (Comcast) will standardize i ts digital 11,13 & tiered packaging in Franchise Areas I, J, and M. 15
Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE and FILE the Information Technology Agency report, dated February 17, 2005,relative to a notif ication that Comcast will be standardizing its digital t iered packaging inFranchise Areas I, J, and M, effective March 31, 2005, inasmuch as the report issubmitted for information only and no Council action is necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
ITEM NO. (51) - ADOPTED
02 -0774 -S29
CDs 1,2, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 4,5,6,7, relative to proposed rate adjustments by Comcast Corporation (Comcast) in Franchise 8,9, 10, Areas B, D, I, J, and M. 13&15
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to uti l ize the services of one of i tsexisting financial consulting contractors to review and analyze Comcast’s rate fi l ings.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the proposed recommendationwould have no fiscal impact on the General Fund. Any costs incurred as a result of anoutside consultant’s review of the Comcast rate fi l ings would be paid from theTelecommunications Development Account.
ITEM NO. (52) - ADOPTED
03 -0034
CD 15 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to a request to lease space at the Wilmington Municipal Building, 544 NorthAvalon Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
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AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a leasefor Congresswoman Jane Harman at the Wilmington Municipal Building, 544 North AvalonBoulevard, Room 307, substantially as outl ined in the GSD report dated February 24,2005 (attached to the Council f i le), subject to the review of the City Attorney as to formand legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the City would realize annual revenue of$6,750.
ITEM NO. (53) - ADOPTED
05 -0422
CD 6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORTrelative to the assignment of space at the Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan Street.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the assignment of space at the Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan Street, assubstantially described in Attachment A of the Department of General Services (GSD)report dated February 24, 2005 (attached to the Council f i le).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that the relocation of Department of Buildingand Safety and City Attorney staff to the Van Nuys City Hall will result in annual leasesavings of $153,000. Seismic Bond funds will cover the costs of furniture andcommunications needed to support the operations of the proposed City tenants.
ITEM NO. (54) - ADOPTED
05 -0448
CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal of a haul route for the export of 3,800 cubicyards of soil for the property at 1478 North Benedict Canyon.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Article VII, Section 1.d, Class (2) of the City's Guidelines.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners as theFindings of the City Council.
3. GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART APPEAL fi led by Bernard and Lynda Lax (L. DouglasBrown, Representative), from the determination of the Board of Building and SafetyCommissioners (Commission), THEREBY APPROVING a haul route to export 3,800cubic yards of soil for property at 1478 North Benedict Canyon, subject to Conditionsof Approva l, and modified Conditions Nos. B.14 and B.15, to read as follows:
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Condition B.14 - The approvals granted hereby do not constitute express or implicitapproval of the grading to be undertaken by applicant either with respect to theproject site at 1478 North Benedict Canyon Drive or at 9004 Kipp Drive, for whichseparate permit application and approval are required.
Condition B.15 - The applicant shall, at his expense, employ a deputy gradinginspector to be on site at all t imes during hauling operations to monitor the amountof earth being removed and to maintain the log.
Applicant: Kamyar Lashgari BF 040174
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submit ted by the Commission. Neither the CityAdministrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a f inancial analysisof this report.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 11, 2005
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 8, 2005)
ITEM NO. (55) - ADOPTED
05 -0458
CD 5 GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONrelative to establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 105 onCasiano Road near the Stephen S. Wise Elementary School.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the proposed establishment of Temporary PPD No. 105, pursuant toLos Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under the General Exemption (ArticleII, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that an adverse parking impact affecting fewer than six blocks exists, from whichthe residents deserve immediate rel ief, on Casiano Road between Stephen S. WiseDrive and Duomo Via.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing Temporary PPD No. 105pursuant to Section 80.58.d of the LAMC. Temporary PPD No. 105 will include theresidential portions of: a) Casiano Road between Stephen S. Wise Drive and CasianoCourt; b) Casiano Road between Casiano Court and Duomo Via; c) Casiano Courtbetween Casiano Road and the dead end east of Casiano Road; and, d) Duomo Viabetween Casiano Road and the dead end east of Casiano Road.
4. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (DOT) to post, or remove, the followingpreferential parking restrictions for use in all of Temporary PPD No. 105:
"NO PARKING ANYTIME; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 105 PERMIT EXEMPTED"
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5. INSTRUCT the DOT to init iate the necessary procedures for the preparation and saleof parking permits to residents within Temporary PPD No. 105, as specified in Section80.58 of the LAMC and require that Temporary PPD No. 105 be administered pursuantto the “Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts” as adopted by the CityCouncil.
6. DIRECT the DOT to post the authorized parking restriction signs on both sides of theresidential port ions of the following two blocks upon Council action establishing theDistrict:
a. Casiano Road between Stephen S. Wise Drive and Casiano Courtb. Casiano Road between Casiano Court and Duomo Via
7. DIRECT the DOT to post authorized parking restriction signs on the following twoblocks, except for areas where parking is curren tly prohibited at all t imes in the interestof traff ic f low or safety, upon receipt and verif ication of signatures from the residentsof either of these blocks requesting the approved parking restriction for their block, andrepresenting at least 67 percent of the dwell ing units on their block:
a. Casiano Court between Casiano Road and the dead end west of Casiano Roadb. Duomo Via between Casiano Road and the dead end east of Casiano Road
8. DIRECT the DOT to prepare a Notice of Exemption reflecting Council’s actions underRecommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerkswithin f ive working days of the City Council’s action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOT reports that there are over 100 preferential parkingdistricts Citywide that require a staff of approx imately 19 DOT employees to: 1) Processrequests for new districts and modifications to existing districts; 2) install and maintainsigns; and, 3) enforce the preferential parking restr ict ions. The total cost of thePreferential Parking Program during FY 2004-05 is estimated at $2.5 mill ion.Approximately $1.2 mill ion in General Fund revenue is anticipated to be received from theannual sale of over 192,000 Preferential Parking Permits, which will reimburse the Cityfor only 48 percent of the cost of implementation, enforcement and administration of thePreferential Parking Program Citywide. A proposal to increase preferential parking permitfees to a level sufficient to fully recover the costs of operating the Preferential ParkingProgram will be presented separately.
If the Council approves the DOT’s proposed permit fee increases, the additional cost ofimplementing, enforcing and administering Preferential Parking District No. 105 will becovered by the revenue from the sale of permits for the District. Furthermore, the Citymay gain additional General Fund revenue from the issuance of parking citations toviolators of the District’s parking restrictions.
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ITEM NO. (56) - ADOPTED
05 -0459
CD 2 GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONrelative to establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 92 East ofthe Sherman Oaks Galleria.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the proposed establishment of Temporary PPD No. 92, pursuant to LosAngeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under the General Exemption (ArticleII, Section 1 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines).
2. FIND that an adverse parking impact affecting fewer than six blocks exists, from whichthe residents deserve immediate rel ief, on the following four blocks: a) HalbrentAvenue between Moorpark and Camarillo Streets; b) Columbus Avenue betweenMoorpark and Camarillo Streets; c) Burnet Avenue between Moorpark and CamarilloStreets; and, d) Noble Avenue between Moorpark and Camarillo Streets.
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing Temporary PPD No. 92pursuant to Section 80.58.d of the LAMC. Temporary PPD No. 92 will include theresidential portions of: a) Halbrent Avenue between Moorpark and Camarillo Streets;b) Columbus Avenue between Moorpark and Camarillo Streets; c) Burnet Avenuebetween Moorpark and Camarillo Streets; and, d) Noble Avenue between Moorparkand Camarillo Streets.
4. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (DOT) to post, or remove, the followingpreferential parking restrictions for use in all of Temporary PPD No. 92:
"NO PARKING ANYTIME; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 92 PERMIT EXEMPTED"
5. INSTRUCT the DOT to init iate the necessary procedures for the preparation and saleof parking permits to residents within Temporary PPD No. 92, as specified in Section80.58 of the LAMC and require that Temporary PPD No. 92 be administered pursuantto the “Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts” as adopted by the CityCouncil.
6. INSTRUCT the DOT to provide Annual and Visitor Permits to the residents ofTemporary PPD No. 92 free of charge for the first year of the District or until the totalcost equivalent of the permits issued equals $100,000, whichever comes f irst, by usingfunds deposited in the Sherman Oaks Galleria Neighborhood Protection Plan Fund No.523, Revenue Source No. 3198, to reimburse the General Fund on a quarte rly basis forthe cost equivalent of the Annual and Visitor Permits issued.
7. DIRECT the DOT to post the authorized parking restriction signs on both sides of theresidential portions of Halbrent Avenue between Moorpark and Camarillo Streets;Columbus Avenue between Moorpark and Camarillo Streets; and on Noble Avenuebetween Moorpark and Camarillo Streets upon Council action establishing the District.
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8. DIRECT the DOT to prepare a Notice of Exemption reflecting Council’s actions underRecommendation No. 1 above and file such notice with the City and County Clerkswithin f ive working days of the City Council’s action.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOT reports that there are over 100 preferential parkingdistricts Citywide that require a staff of approx imately 19 DOT employees to: 1) Processrequests for new districts and modifications to existing districts; 2) install and maintainsigns; and, 3) enforce the preferential parking restrictions. The total cost of thePreferential Parking Program during FY 2004-05 is estimated at $2.5 mill ion.Approximately $1.2 mill ion in General Fund revenue is anticipated to be received from theannual sale of over 192,000 Preferential Parking Permits, which will reimburse the Cityfor only 48 percent of the cost of implementation, enforcement and administration of thePreferential Parking Program Citywide. A proposal to increase preferential parking permitfees to a level sufficient to fully recover the costs of operating the Preferential ParkingProgram will be presented separately.
If the Council approves the DOT’s proposed permit fee increases, the additional cost ofimplementing, enforcing and administering Preferential Parking District No. 92 will becovered by the revenue from the sale of permits for the District. In the particular case ofTemporary PPD No. 92, the Sherman Oaks Galleria Neighborhood Protection Plan FundNo. 523, Revenue Source No. 3198, will be responsible for reimbursing the General Fund,in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the value of all Annual and Visitor Permitsissued to residents of the District based upon the permit fees in effect at the t ime ofissuance of the permits. Furthermore, the City may gain additional General Fund revenuefrom the issuance of parking citations to violators of the District’s parking restrictions.
ITEM NO. (57) - ADOPTED
01 -1105
CDs 4 & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of 13 Transportat ion (DOT) to accept State funds for the” Adaptive Traff ic Control System
(ATCS) in the Hollywood Intermodal Transportation Center Service Area” Project.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Garcett i), SUBJECTTO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the DOT to ACCEPT $350,000 in State Transportat ion Congestion ReliefProgram funds from the California Transportation Commission for the “ATCS in theHollywood Intermodal Transportation Center Service Area” Project, and to DEPOSITthese funds into the Traff ic Congestion Relief Act of 2000 Fund Number 44Z, for designof the ATCS and related expenses.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOT reports that there will be no impact on the GeneralFund.
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ITEM NO. (58) - ADOPTED
05 -0002 -S28
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position in connectionwith federal legislation to improve safety and reduce traff ic congestion at rail gradecrossings.
Recommendation for Council action, as init iated by Resolution (Ludlow - Vil laraigosa -LaBonge, et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for S.197 “Rail Crossing Safety Act,” HR 603 and any other similar legislation which wouldimprove safety and reduce congestion at rail grade crossings.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City AdministrativeOfficer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (59) - ADOPTED
05 -0002 -S29
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position in connectionwith federal budget reductions in funding for transportation programs.
Recommendation for Council action, as init iated by Resolution (Greuel - Villaraigosa),SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Federal Legislative Program OPPOSITION toany proposed budget reductions in transportation dollars, as currently outl ined in thePresident’s proposed 2006 budget.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City AdministrativeOfficer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (60) - ADOPTED
05 -0002 -S47
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position in connectionwith federal budget reductions in funding for the Amtrak program as curren tly outl ined inthe Presidents’s proposed 2006 budget.
Recommendation for Council action, as init iated by Resolution (LaBonge - Perry),SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Federal Legislative Program OPPOSITION tofederal legislation that would reduce or el iminate funding for the Amtrak Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City AdministrativeOfficer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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ITEM NO. (61) - ADOPTED
04 -0822
CDs 6 & COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES and BUDGET AND FINANCE 11 COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) providing the
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) with asphalt for paving projects at the Los AngelesInternational Airport (LAX) and the Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
ADOPTED
A. COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as init iated by Motion (Cárdenas - Padil la):
1. INSTRUCT the BOSS to undertake the LAWA’s requests to provide asphalt forpaving projects located at the LAX and the VNY.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $900,000 from theLAX Revenue Fund No. 700 and $200,000 from the VNY Revenue Fund No. 701 fora total of $1,100,000 from the Department of Airports, Department 04, into theSubventions and Grants Fund No. 305, Department 50, Revenue Source No. 4194,and appropriated therefrom to a new Account No. V510, entit led “LAWA Asphalt.”
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,100,000 andtransfer and reappropriate $42,778.19 from Fund 100 (General Fund), Department86 (BOSS) as follows:
Account Title Amount
1090 Overtime General $114,277.813030 Construction Mater ials Expense 514,250.193040 Contractual Services 514,250.19
Total $1,142,778.19
ADOPTED
B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as init iated by Motion (Cardenas - Padil la),SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the recommendations of the Commerce, Energy and NaturalResources Committee relative to the BOSS providing the LAWA with asphalt forpaving projects at the LAX and Van Nuys Airport.
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2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technicalcorrections as necessary to effectuate the intent of the Motion (Cardenas -Padil la).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst hascompleted a financial analysis of this report.
ITEM NO. (62) - ADOPTED
05 -0382
COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES and BUDGET AND FINANCECOMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Department of Transportation (DOT) receiving$150,000 from the Department of Water and Power (DWP) for field support for DWP majorwater trunk l ine construction projects.
ADOPTED
A. COMMERCE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as init iated by Motion (Cárdenas - Padil la),SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the DOT to receive $150,000 from the DWP and provide that thenecessary funds to be deposited into the LADOT Fund No. 840 and to betransferred as needed, to LADOT Fund 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries -Overtime - Account No. 1090).
2. AUTHORIZE the DOT to prepare and approve the required traff ic modificationplans, provide traff ic signal services, monitor and provide field support for theDWP’s capital program to improve some of the City’s major water trunk l ines.
ADOPTED
B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action, as init iated by Motion (Cardenas - Padil la),SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the recommendations of the Commerce, Energy and NaturalResources Committee relative to authorization for the DOT to receive $150,000from the DWP for f ield support for DWP major water trunk l ine constructionprojects.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technicalcorrections as necessary to effectuate the intent of the Motion (Cardenas -Padil la).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst hascompleted a financial analysis of this report.
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I tems for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - I tems 63-78(10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO. (63) - CONTINUED TO APRIL 12, 2005
Roll Call #1 - Motion (Ludlow - Smith) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (12);Absent: Garce tti, LaBonge and Perry (3)
04 -0101
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Dr. Sonia Molinato the Los Angeles County Health Facil it ies Authority Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Molina to the Los Angeles County HealthFacil it ies Authority Commission for the term ending January 2, 2009, is APPROVED andCONFIRMED. (Current Commission gender composition: M=3; F=4)
Ethics Commission Review: Complete
(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Greuel - Ludlow) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBonge and Perry (3)
( I tem Nos. 64-75)
ITEM NO. (64) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
02 -2139
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCES OFINTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for theinstallation and maintenance of MORELLA AVENUE AND ERWIN STREET LIGHTINGDISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated February 28, 2005.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting thedate of JUNE 8, 2005 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Morella Avenue andErwin Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC andXIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting thedate of JUNE 8, 2005 as the hearing date for the installation of Morella Avenue andErwin Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, MunicipalImprovement Act of 1913 and Sections 20410-64 of the California Public ContractCode.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted,installation costs of $85,982.51 will be assessed to the property owners. These funds willbe deposited in a project fund, and be used to construct the project and reimburse Citydepartments. $1,902.15 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2004-05 that willgo into a dedicated street l ighting maintenance assessment account for the use in theoperation and maintenance of this street l ighting district.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 1, 2005)
ITEM NO. (65) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
04 -2007
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OFINTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for themaintenance of BROMONT AVENUE AND SHELDON STREET 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 September 29,2004.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting thedate of JUNE 8, 2005 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Bromont Avenue andSheldon Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC andXIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,133will be collected annually starting with tax year 2004-05 that will go into a dedicated streetl ighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenanceof this street l ighting district.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 1, 2005)
ITEM NO. (66) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
04 -1976
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OFINTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relat ive to establishing a hearing date for themaintenance of DISCOVERY CREEK AND CELEDON CREEK (P.V.) LIGHTINGDISTRICT.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 27,2004.
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2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting thedate of JUNE 8, 2005 as the hearing date for the maintenance of Discovery Creek andCeledon Creek (P.V.) Light ing District, in accordance with Proposition 218, ArticlesXIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,700.56will be collected annually starting with tax year 2004-05 that will go into a dedicated streetl ighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenanceof this street l ighting district.
(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 1, 2005)
ITEM NO. (67) - ADOPTED
05 -0005 -S83
CD 1 RESOLUTION removing the property at 725-27 1/2 South Columbia Avenue from the RentEscrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 5298), inasmuch as the owner has correctedthe cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles HousingDepartment, Code Enforcement Unit, habitabili ty citations, pursuant to OrdinanceNo. 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department'sreport of March 30, 2005. Assessor I.D. No. 5142-022-008
Registration No. None
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released onApril 24, 2002)
ITEM NO. (68) - ADOPTED
05 -0005 -S84
CD 1 RESOLUTION removing the property at 407-09 North Boylston Street from the RentEscrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 6223), inasmuch as the owner has correctedthe cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles HousingDepartment, Code Enforcement Unit , habitabili ty citations, pursuant to Ordinance No.173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department'sreport of March 30, 2005. Assessor I.D. No. 5160-022-029
Registration No. None
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released onJanuary 9, 2003)
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ITEM NO. (69) - ADOPTED
05 -0005 -S85
CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 6400 Brynhurst Avenue from the Rent EscrowAccount Program [REAP], (Case No. 7547), inasmuch as the owner has corrected thecited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles HousingDepartment, Code Enforcement Unit, habitabili ty citations, pursuant to Ordinance No.173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department'sreport of March 30, 2005. Assessor I.D. No. 4006-008-022
Registration No. 0095372
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released onJuly 20, 2004)
ITEM NO. (70) - ADOPTED
05 -0005 -S86
CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 115-15 1/2 West 52nd Place from the RentEscrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7785), inasmuch as the owner has correctedthe cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles HousingDepartment, Code Enforcement Unit, habitabili ty citations, pursuant to Ordinance No.173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department'sreport of March 30, 2005. Assessor I.D. No. 5110-030-019
Registration No. None
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released onNovember 16, 2004)
ITEM NO. (71) - ADOPTED
05 -0005 -S87
CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1350-52 East 50th Street from the Rent EscrowAccount Program [REAP], (Case No. 7914), inasmuch as the owner has corrected thecited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles HousingDepartment, Code Enforcement Unit, habitabili ty citations, pursuant to Ordinance No.173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department'sreport of March 30, 2005. Assessor I.D. No. 5107-032-007
Registration No. None
(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released onNovember 23, 2004)
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ITEM NO. (72) - ADOPTED
01 -0427
CD 10 MOTION (LUDLOW - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Culver City Farmers’ Market,every Tuesday, beginning on April 5, 2005, to June 28, 2005 a Special Event (fees andcosts absorbed by the City = $2,496).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Culver City Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Culver City CommunityRedevelopment Agency every Tuesday, beginning on April 5, 2005, to June 28, 2005, a"Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such servicesas detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by the City) andrequirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (73) - ADOPTED
03 -0348
CD 4 MOTION (LABONGE - HAHN) relative to declaring the 24th Annual Jimmy Stewart RelayMarathon on April 17, 2005, a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =$6,886).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the 24th Annual Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon, sponsored by the Saint John’sHealth Center on April 17, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved Citydepartments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver ofall fees (costs absorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND applicationrequirements and fees and costs that may be associated with the use of facil it ies underthe jurisdiction of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.
ITEM NO. (74) - ADOPTED
03 -0229
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LUDLOW) relative to declaring the 2005 Earth Day Celebration on April23, 2005, a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,918).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the Earth Day Celebration, sponsored by the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on April23, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform suchservices as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costs absorbed by theCity) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements and fees andcosts that may be associated with the use of facil it ies under the jurisdiction of the Boardof Recreation and Park Commissioners.
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ITEM NO. (75) - ADOPTED
05 -0567
CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LUDLOW) relative to declaring the LAPD Experience Day, on April 7,2005, a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,660).
Recommendation for Council action:
DECLARE the LAPD Experience Day, sponsored by the LAPD and the Harbor Boys & GirlsClub on April 7, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments toperform such services as detailed in the Motion, including the waiver of all fees (costsabsorbed by the City) and requirements, except insurance AND application requirements.
ITEM NO. (76) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #8 - Motion (Parks - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand President Padil la (3)
05 -0010 -S15
MOTION (PARKS - REYES) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to theidentif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death ofFelix Rodriguez on November 22, 2004.
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 theidentif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deathof Felix Rodriguez on November 22, 2004.
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 toeffectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (77) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH
Roll Call #9 - Motion (Parks - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand President Padil la (3)
05 -0010 -S16
MOTION (PARKS - REYES) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to theidentif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death ofAnthony Andre Bennett on March 16, 2004.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
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1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to theidentif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deathof Anthony Andre Bennett on March 16, 2004.
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 advert isements toeffectuate this reward.
ITEM NO. (78) - ADOPTED
Roll Call #7 - Motion (Greuel - Ludlow) Adopted, Ayes (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBongeand Perry (3)
05 -0566
CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to a personal services contract for services relatedto the Ninth Council District.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Deron Wil liams for providing servicesfor the Ninth Council District.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Ninth District to execute the contract on behalfof the City.
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the ContractualServices Account of the Council Fund for the Fiscal Year 2004-05 and to reflect it asa charge against the budget of the involved Council Office.
MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ONTHE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
05 -0673
MOTION (REYES - PARKS) relative to declar ing the 85th Anniversary of the School’sFounding on April 9, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).
01 -0873
MOTION (PARKS - REYES) relative to declaring the 23rd Annual Walk for EducationWalk-a-Thon on May 21, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =$4,000).
04 -0192
MOTION (PARKS - REYES) relative to declaring the Child Abuse Prevention Walk andResource Fair on April 30, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City =$312).
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04 -0549
MOTION (VILLARAIGOSA - REYES) relative to declaring the Feria de los Ninos Festivalon April 9-10, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $13,083).
04 -0654
MOTION (VILLARAIGOSA - REYES) relative to declaring the Don Emiliano Zapata Marchon April 10, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $10,791).
05 -0679
MOTION (VILLARAIGOSA - REYES) relative to declaring the Cinco de Mile Charity Runon May 1, 2005 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costincurred).
04 -0737
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Annual Block Club Party on April 17,2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).
05 -0682
MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Grand Opening Celebration onApril 10, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,188).
05 -0681
MOTION (PERRY - REYES) relative to a request for an exemption from the ConventionCenter fee waiver policy for the 11th Annual Latino AIDS Conference on May 7, 2005.
05 -0010 -S19
MOTION (ZINE - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to theidentif ication, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for theSeptember 29, 2002 death of Dana Sherman.
05 -0676
MOTION (SMITH - WEISS) relative to init iating street vacation proceedings for a portionof Santa Rita Street from Alonzo Avenue to approx imately 470 feet northwesterly thereof.
05 -0677
MOTION (SMITH - REYES) relative to init iating street vacation proceedings for the alleysoutheasterly of Lucas Avenue from Lucas Avenue to approx imately 280 feetnortheasterly thereof.
05 -0678
MOTION (SMITH - MISCIKOWSKI) relative to init iating street vacation proceedings forthe alley northeasterly of Almar Plaza between Almar Avenue and Wynola Street.
05 -0680
MOTION (SMITH - ZINE) relative to init iating street vacation proceedings for the alleynortherly of Sherman Way between Beckford Avenue and Claire Avenue.
05 -1073 -S4
MOTION (PADILLA for GARCETTI - CARDENAS) relative to authorizing installation of fivebus benches in Elysian Valley funded from the Council District 13 portion of the StreetFurniture Revenue fund.
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04 -0600 -S50
MOTION (PADILLA for GARCETTI - CARDENAS) relative to amending previous Councilaction in connection with the Mid Year Adjustment and Financial Status Report.
05 -0600
MOTION (PARKS - MISCIKOWSKI) relative to declaring the Council’s intent to hold publichearings on the Mayor’s Proposed 2005-06 Budget.
04 -0423
MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - PARKS) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles PoliceDepartment (LAPD) to provide funding to other law enforcement agencies and variousactions in connection with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task ForceProgram Grant.
05 -0675
MOTION (CARDENAS - SMITH) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the April 5, 2005,action of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) with respect to an Intra-City Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Certif ied Neighborhood Councilsand the Department of Water and Power (DWP).
COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCILMEETINGS
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Cardenas was excused from Councilsession of Friday, June 24, 2005 due to City business and from Council sessions of Tuesday andWednesday, June 28 and 29, 2005 due to personal business.
Motion (Weiss - Hahn) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Garcett i to leave at 11:30a.m. from Council session of Wednesday, April 13, 2005 and upon his request, and withoutobjections, Councilmember Garcett i was excused to leave at 11:15 a.m. from Council sessions ofTuesday and Wednesday, April 19 and 20, 2005 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Weiss was excused to leave at 11:30a.m. from Council session of Tuesday, April 19, 2005 due to personal business and was excusedfrom Council session of Tuesday, May 3, 2005 due to City business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Parks was excused from Councilsessions of Friday and Tuesday, April 22 and 26, 2005 due to personal business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember LaBonge was excused from Councilsession of Tuesday, April 26, 2005 due to personal business.
Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Zine was excused from Councilsessions of Friday, April 29, 2005 due to personal business and Friday, May 13, 2005 due to Citybusiness.
Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused to leave at 11:30a.m. from Council session of Wednesday, April 13, 2005 and to leave at 12:00 p.m. from Councilsession of Friday, April 15, 2005 due to City business.
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COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
05 -0574 - “Catch Your Breath” Community Day of Action for World Asthma Day (Perry - Parks)
Takin’ it to the Beach 4th Annual Gift for Life Fundraiser (Perry - Reyes)
Donald Swearengin (Zine - All Councilmembers)
Tun Aung (Zine - All Councilmembers)
Volker Wendlenner (Zine - All Councilmembers)
Leonisa Luistro (Garcetti - Ludlow)
Steve Soboroff (Hahn - All Councilmembers)
At the conclusion of this day's Council SessionADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tr ibute to the memory of:
05 -0573 - Frank Trani (Hahn)
Ulysses Bradshaw Kinsey (Parks - Perry - Vil laraigosa)
Kurt Altenberg (Parks)
Michael Ryan Livingston (Perry - All Councilmembers)
George J. Brehm (Perry)
Byrd Ella English (Perry)
Evila Ramirez Alarcon (Vil laraigosa)
Peter Durst Martin (Zine - Smith)
Lourdes “Lulu” Vega (Reyes)
Robert D. England (Reyes - Perry)
Ayes, Cardenas, Greue l, Hahn, Ludlow, Miscikowski, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Smith,Vi l laraigosa, Weiss and Zine (12); Absent: Garce tti, LaBonge and President Padil la (3).
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
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ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL