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Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings Tuesday, August 28, 2012 John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340, City Hall - 10 am

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) ROLL CALL - Members present: Buscaino, Cárdenas, Englander, Huizar, Koretz, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Zine and President Wesson (10); Absent: Alarcón, Garcetti, Krekorian, Reyes and Rosendahl (5) APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 2012 COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - SEE PAGE 30 PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR - An opportunity for public testimony was provided.

Item Noticed for Public Hearing - Item 1 ITEM NO. (1) - SEE BELOW 11-0153 et al.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department 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, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs provided for under the LAMC and the LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH LIEN HAS BEEN PAID

Adopted to Receive and File, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4)

11-0153 CD 7

a. 13919 West Foothill Boulevard. (Lien: $4,776.42) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2012)

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Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) (Item Nos. 1b-1d)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS OR APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED 11-1149 CD 14

b. 4918 East Stratford Road a.k.a. 4916 East Stratford Road. (Lien: $14,827.54) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2012)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS OR APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED 12-0616 CD 3

c. 22255 West Mulholland Drive. (Lien: $8,746.62) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2012)

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO PROTESTS OR APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED

12-0619 CD 3

d. 4922 North Brewster Drive. (Lien: $1,932.00) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2012)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0620 CD 9

e. 877 West 47th Street a.k.a. 875 West 47th Street. (Lien: $1,605.98) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2012)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0676 CD 11

f. 635 East San Juan Avenue (Two Story Dwelling). (Lien: $20,033.78) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2012)







Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 2-20 ITEM NO. (2) - ADOPTED Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) 12-1276

EDUCATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Daniel Gatica to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Daniel Gatica to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Gatica resides in Council District Seven. (Current Commission gender composition: F = 3; M = 4; Vacant = 0) Ethics Commission Review: Pending. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2012) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 3-5) ITEM NO. (3) - ADOPTED 11-0776

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Kevin Norton to the Central Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Kevin Norton to the Central Area Planning Commission, inasmuch as the nominee withdrew his name from consideration and no Council action is necessary. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 4, 2012)




ITEM NO. (4) - ADOPTED 12-1113

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Veronica Padilla to the North Valley Area Planning Commission.

Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Veronica Padilla to the North Valley Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Padilla resides in Council District Six. (Current Commission gender composition: M=3; F=2) Ethics Commission Review: Complete. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 4, 2012)

ITEM NO. (5) - ORDINANCE HELD OVER ONE WEEK TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 12-0896 CD 3

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the Tarzana Safari Walk Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution. Recommendations for Council action, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing the Tarzana Safari Walk

BID and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the BID, as described in the Management District Plan.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and

administer an operating agreement between the City and the Tarzana Improvement Association, for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected. Community Impact Statement: There are currently no City-owned, real properties included in the list of properties to be assessed within the boundaries of the District, as disclosed in the Management District Plan.




(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 and adoption of Ordinance No. 182169 on June 22, 2012.) (Public Hearing closed on August 21, 2012.)

ITEM NO. (6) - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Adopted, Ayes (9); Noes: PARKS (1); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) 12-0600-S158

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to eliminate authorization for the use of monies in the Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF) for the Central Library Validation Program and to eliminate all SPRF loan repayment requirements on surplus funds transferred to the General Fund. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE relative to amending the LAAC to eliminate authorization for the use of monies in the SPRF for the Central Library Validation Program and to eliminate all SPRF loan repayment requirements on surplus funds transferred to the General Fund. 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.

Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 7-19) ITEM NO. (7) - ADOPTED - ORDINANCE OVER TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 12-0376

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed modifications to certain Special Funds related to the Wastewater Systems Revenue Bond Program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 5.168.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to modify special funds related to senior lien bonds and subordinate bonds for the Wastewater Systems Revenue Bond Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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ITEM NO. (8) - ADOPTED 10-0195-S1

ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of Habitat Conservation Fund grant from the State of California for the White Point Park Nature Preserve. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the Department of Recreation and

Parks (RAP) to accept and receive the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) grant in an amount up to $184,500 from the State of California to fund the White Point Nature Preserve Program.

2. RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZE the RAP’s Chief Accounting Employee to establish the

necessary account within “Recreation and Parks Grant” Fund 205 to accept the HCF grant in an amount up to $184,500 for the White Point Nature Preserve Program.

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.


ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the 2011 Housing-Related Parks (HRP) Program Grant. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION which authorizes the City of Los Angeles to apply for

2011 HRP Program grant funds and designates the General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), or designee, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including but not limited to grant applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the proposed projects.

2. APPROVE the acceptance of a $1,891,300 HRP Program grant from the State of California

Department of Housing and Community Development that was awarded to the Department. 3. AUTHORIZE the RAP's Chief Accounting Employee to establish the necessary account(s) within

"Recreation and Parks Grant" Fund 205 to accept the HRP Program grant in an amount up to $1,891,300.






ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, AND AGING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendment to the operating agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for the maintenance and operation of the White Point Park Nature Preserve. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the proposed amendment to the Operating Agreement with Palos Verdes Peninsula

Land Conservancy (Conservancy), as attached to the July 3, 2012 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report and attached to the Council file, to include a provision that allows the Conversancy and the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to apply for grant funds for the operation and maintenance of the White Point Nature Preserve Park and that further allows the RAP to transfer grant awards received to the Conservancy, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.

2. AUTHORIZE the President and the Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to execute the proposed amendment to the Operating Agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed amendment will have no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending legal services contracts with four Attorney Conflicts Panel law firms. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute amendments and encumber funds

totaling $512,400 within the Attorney Conflicts Panel Fund No. 46T, Department 10, for the following Attorney Conflicts Panel law firms, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney:

a. $40,000 for Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C-119636 for the firm of Haight, Brown &

Bonesteel, LLP, for the case of Rukhsana Chaudhry, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. CV09-1592.

b. $6,100 for Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-119005 for the firm of Hurrell & Cantrall, LLP, for the case of Kathleen Washington v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. BC438920.

c. $450,000 for Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-119897 for the firm of Lozano Smith for

the case of Leonard Avila, Case No. CV11-1326.




d. $16,300 for Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C-115475 for the firm of The Zappia Law Firm for the case of Robert Chavez v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. BC311284.

2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments and

authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in this report will have no additional impact on the General Fund. The proposed amendments are in compliance with City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds will be used to support this program. Funding in the amount of $512,400 is provided in the 2012-13 Adopted Budget for the Attorney Conflicts Panel within Fund 461. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund to the Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles, a Designated Local Authority (CRA/LA), as overpayment for City Oversight Services.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. APPROVE the return to the CRA/LA a total of $121,996 as refund for overpayment for Oversight Services performed by the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Controller and City Attorney.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to refund $121,996 from the Reserve Fund to the CRA/LA as refund for overpayment for Oversight Services performed by the CAO, CLA, City Controller and City Attorney during the period from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

3. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to work with the CAO’s Office to expedite the accounting adjustment and refund payment process.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the impact is $121,996 to issue a refund. Approval of the recommendations in this report will authorize a refund of $121,996 from the Reserve Fund to the CRA/LA for their overpayment to City Departments for oversight services. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of up to $650 million in Power System Revenue Bonds, to finance a majority of the Power System’s capital improvement program for fiscal year 2012-13.




Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action of July 17, 2012, Resolution No. 4844, approving the issuance of up to $650 million in Power System Revenue Bonds, to finance a majority of the Power System’s capital improvement program for fiscal year 2012-13, in accordance with the provisions of Charter Section 609 and Article 6.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 to 11.28.9. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the recommended action will authorize the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to issue up to $650 million of Power System Revenue Bonds to finance a portion of its capital improvements program for fiscal year 2012-13. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power estimates the net impact of this issuance will be to increase debt service costs of the Power System Revenue Fund by approximately $41 million annually. One-time costs of issuance from the Power System Revenue Fund are estimated at approximately $3.43 million. One-time costs consist of underwriter's discount; bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, and ratings agencies fees. Approval of the proposed resolution will have no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) uncollected lease payments, plan to collect these revenues, and its effect on the proposed rate adjustment. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Huizar): REQUEST the LADWP to report back in 45 days on the following:

a. Status of the estimated $2.4 million in uncollected lease payments, and the process used or

internal controls in place to collect lease revenue from delinquent and uncooperative tenants. b. Study to find out whether the uncollected revenues can assist in offsetting the proposed rate

adjustments. c. Provide an annual report on lease revenue collection efforts.

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.




JOBS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 2010-11 Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Worksource and Onesource Operator Annual Performance Evaluation results. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Community Development Department report dated January 11, 2012 (attached to the Council file) relative to the 2010-11 WIA Worksource and Onesource Operator Annual Performance Evaluation results.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position to oppose AB 1659 (Butler). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 State Legislative Program OPPOSITION to AB 1659 (Butler) which would impose restrictions and conditions on the City and County of Los Angeles to retain their own employee relations commissions independent of the California Public Employees Relations Board. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position to support various cybersecurity measures, if amended. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Huizar - Koretz), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 3674 (Lungren), HR 4263 (Bono Mack), HR 3523 (Rogers), HR 3834 (Hall), S 2151 (McCain), S 1342 (Bingaman), and S 2105 (Lieberman), measures relative to cybersecurity, IF AMENDED to:





a. Preserve the current cybersecurity framework for vulnerabilities found in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

b. Increase information sharing between the Federal government and public and private entities,

including a clear delineation of authority in a cybersecurity emergency that excludes electric distribution assets.

c. Maintain the United States Environmental Protection Agency's responsibility for drinking water

facility security to ensure that any mandated operational changes imposed on water agencies do not adversely impact the health and safety of the public.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.


ITEM NO. (18) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR 12-0002-S62

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position to support legislative and/or administrative action to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the life and accomplishments of Ricardo Montalbán. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (LaBonge - Garcetti - Huizar), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of legislative and/or administrative action, which would urge the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service, to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the life and accomplishments of Ricardo Montalbán. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position to support H.R. 3729 and S. 166 to permanently extend the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Garcetti), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:




ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT of H.R. 3729 and S. 166 to permanently extend the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ITEM NO. (20) - ADOPTED Adopted, Ayes (8); Noes: ENGLANDER, PARKS (2); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) 12-0002-S73

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City’s position to support the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012 (Proposition 36). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Reyes - Wesson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2011-12 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012 (Proposition 36), which would revise the current three strikes law to impose a life sentence only when a new, third felony conviction is serious or violent, while maintaining life sentences for felons having prior convictions for murder, sexual assault, or child molestation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 21-47 (10 Votes Required for Consideration) ITEM NO. (21) - ADOPTED Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 10-1368

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Carolina Castillo to the Commission for Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action:




RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Carolina Castillo to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2016 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Castillo resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition; F=12; M=3) Ethics Commission Review: Complete.



(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 31, 2012)

Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 22-26) ITEM NO. (22) - ADOPTED 10-1372

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Peggy Hill to the Commission for Community and Family Services. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendation by the Mayor: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Peggy Hill to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2016 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Hill resides in Council District 10. (Current Commission gender composition; F=12; M=3) Ethics Commission Review: Pending.



(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 31, 2012) ITEM NO. (23) - ADOPTED 10-1373

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Alfreda Iglehart to the Commission for Community and Family Services. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendation by the Mayor: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Alfreda Iglehart to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2016, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Iglehart resides in Council District 10. (Current Commission gender composition; F=12; M=3)




Ethics Commission Review: Complete.




COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Benjamin Torres to the Commission for Community and Family Services. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendation by the Mayor: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Benjamin Torres to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2016, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Torres resides in Council District 13. (Current Commission gender composition; F=12; M=3) Ethics Commission Review: Pending.





COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Angelina Pinto to the Commission for Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Angelina Pinto to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2016, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Pinto resides in Council District Two. (Current Commission gender composition; F=12; M=3) Ethics Commission Review: Pending.







COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH AND AGING COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Mary Garcia to the Commission for Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Mary Garcia to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2016, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Garcia resides in Council District Four. (Current Commission gender composition; F=12; M=3) Ethics Commission Review: Complete.




ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-1115

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Capri W. Maddox to the Board of Public Works Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Capri W. Maddox to the Board of Public Works Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2017, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Maddox currently resides in Council District Four. (Current Commission gender composition: M = 1; F = 3; Vacant = 1) Ethics Commission Review: Complete. Background Check Review: Complete. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.





LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) (Item Nos. 28a-28i) ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED 12-0005-S454 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 August 21, 2012:

12-0005-S454 CD 4

a. Property at 2127 North Vine Street (Case No. 8677). Assessor I.D. No. 5576-017-048

12-0005-S455 CD 8

b. Property at 1301 West Rolland Curtis Place (Case No. 193530). Assessor I.D. No. 5036-003-001

12-0005-S456 CD 8

c. Property at 4713 South Third Avenue (Case No. 337095). Assessor I.D. No. 5014-027-003

12-0005-S457 CD 9

d. Property at 291 East 50th Street (Case No. 289013). Assessor I.D. No. 5109-008-026

12-0005-S458 CD 11

e. Property at 4810 South Slauson Avenue (Case No. 140543). Assessor I.D. No. 4217-026-015








12-0005-S459 CD 11

f. Property at 4810 South Slauson Avenue (Case No. 225888). Assessor I.D. No. 4217-026-015

12-0005-S460 CD 13

g. Property at 243 North Berendo Street (Case No. 134277). Assessor I.D. No. 5518-025-017

12-0005-S461 CD 13

h. Property at 243 North Berendo Street (Case No. 216177). Assessor I.D. No. 5518-025-017

12-0005-S462 CD 13

i. Property at 243 North Berendo Street (Case No. 273681). Assessor I.D. No. 5518-025-017

Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 29-30) ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED 11-0600-S160

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to prior-year encumbrances for reversion to the Reserve Fund. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT departments to unencumber prior-year General Funds totaling up to $4,488,058 as

indicated in the "General Funds to be Unencumbered" column on Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, and REQUEST the Controller to revert unencumbered amounts at year-end.

2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included

in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that early reversions of $4.8 million in unencumbered funds increases the Reserve Fund balance from the budgeted amount of $218 million. It is uncertain as to what the actual Reserve Fund balance on July 1, 2012 will be until all year-end close-out activities for Fiscal Year 2011-12 are completed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.








COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to a refund claim filed by L & R Autoparks, Incorporated. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the refund claim filed by L & R Autoparks, Incorporated, for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $66,545.73 plus accumulated interest. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to a refund claim filed by Jefferies & Company, Incorporated. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the refund claim filed by Jefferies & Company, Incorporated, for overpayment of business tax in the amount of $263,922.66 plus accumulated interest. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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. (32) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) 11-0414 CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to authority to execute and deliver supplements to the Installment Sale Agreement and Trust Agreement in connection with City of Los Angeles fixed rate Certificates of Participation Series 2006 and 2007 for the benefit of the Westview School.

Recommendations for Council action:





1. FIND the subject supplements necessary and appropriate to accomplish the City's community and economic development objectives.

2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD) or designee, to

prepare, or caused to be prepared, the following documents:

a. Fourth Supplemental Installment Sale Agreement.

b. Fourth Supplemental Trust Agreement.

c. Third Supplemental Installment Purchase Agreement.

d. Any other documents, agreements or certificates necessary for the execution and delivery

of the foregoing and to carry out the intent of the Resolution.

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relating to the authorization, execution and delivery of

the Fourth Supplemental Installment Sale Agreement, Third Supplemental Installment Purchase Agreement and Fourth Supplemental Trust Agreement (together the “Supplements”) for the benefit of The Westview School (Attachment I of the CDD report dated August 6, 2012 contained in the Council File 11-0414).

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CDD reports that there is no General Fund impact to the City as a result of the recommended actions. Proceeds derived from the sale of the Certificates were generated from private investor capital and require no pledge of public funds for their backing or security. The primary source of repayment will be the operating activities of the Westview School. The City provides no funds in this transaction, and does not incur any responsibility for repayment or ensuring repayment of the referenced debt under the structure and terms of this financing; the City will not bear any financial responsibility for repayment of the Certificates under any circumstances.


ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0014-S6

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE relative to the current status and future management of the art program, art projects, and art assets of the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Perry - Parks):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to initiate conversations with the CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority (CRA/DLA) and to report in 60 days on the status of the former CRA/LA's art program and projects, the future management of the former CRA/LA's art projects, and the possible transfer of former CRA/LA art assets to the City for future care and management.




Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 34-35) ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED 10-0330-S1

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE relative to approval of a new license agreement with the City Employees Club of Los Angeles to sell approved merchandise bearing the City Seal for a five-year term from March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2017.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (LaBonge - Garcetti):

1. FIND that the City Employees Club of Los Angeles' request to use the City seal on approved

merchandise serves a public purpose. 2. APPROVE the license agreement, attached to the Council file, with the City Employees Club of

Los Angeles. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to:

a. Execute the agreement on behalf of the City for five years from March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2017, subject to form by the City Attorney.

b. Collect and deposit royalties into the Intellectual Property Trust Fund, Fund 45V. c. Make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate

the intent of this motion.



COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to consolidated reasonable accommodations for employees with permanent work restrictions as a result of industrial or non-industrial injuries or illnesses for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12. Recommendations for Council action:




1. NOTE and FILE the June 19, 2012 Personnel Department report relative to consolidated reasonable accommodations for employees with permanent work restrictions as a result of industrial or non-industrial injuries or illnesses for the second quarter of FY 2011-12.

2. REQUEST that the Personnel Department report back with an analysis relative to the increase in

Injured on Duty claims to determine if there is a trend in occurrences and if anything can be done to reverse that trend.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Personnel Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE relative to proposed amendments to various sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) pertaining to spay, neuter and breeding permits. Recommendations for Council action: 1. REQUEST that the City Attorney, in coordination with the Department of Animal Services (DAS),

prepare and present an Ordinance to implement the following changes to the LAMC, as detailed in the Department’s report, attached to the Council file: a. Amend the spay/neuter ordinance exemption procedure relative to breed registries,

changing the definition of registries qualifying an animal for exemption. b. Delete the exemption relative to animal training. c. Change the exemption procedure as it relates to obtaining a medical deferment, adding

requirements and other details as deletions of lifetime exemptions. d. Delete references in the Code to the Spay/Neuter Advisory Committee, which has

completed its work and sunsetted as per the original ordinance. e. Add a section to the spay/neuter Code requiring the sterilization under most

circumstances of stray owned animals impounded by the Department as modified by Council.

f. Amend the Code section on penalties to specify that penalties imposed by that section are

not waivable if the non-compliant owner transfers or abandons the animal in question. g. Add a section requiring periodic updating and/or clarification of terminology, as necessary

and appropriate.



h. Add language and sections to the Breeding Permit Code requiring that animals permitted to breed be micro chipped and setting forth additional requirements for and restrictions upon the issuance of breeding permits. A differentiation is made between guard dogs and working dogs.

2. INSTRUCT the DAS to:

a. Update Standard Operating Procedures and ancillary documents to ensure that all staff has access to clear information on how to enforce the spay/neuter and breeding permit code sections and process exemption requests fairly and accurately.

b. Modify the Department's record-keeping to ensure that all categories of licenses and

spay/neuter exemptions are tracked separately and that the licensing status of individual dogs can be readily ascertained.

c. Undertake a review of all fees, fines and timing requirements associated with

implementation and enforcement of the spay/neuter and breeding permit code sections to determine any necessary changes.

d. Study and report back to the Board of Animal Services (Board) within 90 days with

recommendations on the possible amending of the spay/neuter ordinance as it relates to dog breeds popularly known as pit bulls, pit bull mixes and Chihuahuas to preclude exemptions. This should include a consideration of procedures for identifying these breeds/mixes in a credible and practical manner and revisiting the need to continue or revise such a regulation should circumstances regarding intake and euthanasia rates change in the future.

e. Study and report back to the Board within 90 days with recommendations on the possible

amending of the appropriate codes to reflect an increase in the cost of an intact license and breeding permit for those dogs whose only qualification for an exemption would be the purchase of the breeding permit.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DAS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 37-38) ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED 12-1319

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CARDENAS - KORETZ) relative to an amendment to a contract with the law firm of Best, Best & Krieger. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:



AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the City's contract with the law firm of Best, Best & Krieger in order to add funding authority of $325,000, with all other terms and conditions to remain the same. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED 12-1157 CD 9

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to renaming the intersection at Central Avenue and 27th Street as “Dr. Bassett H. Brown Square.” Recommendations for Council action: 1. DECLARE that the intersection at Central Avenue and 27th Street be named as “Dr. Bassett H.

Brown Square.” 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to

this effect at this location. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ITEM NO. (39) - CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 10, 2012 Adopted to Continue, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0002-S48

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (KORETZ - GARCETTI) relative to the City's position on legislative and administrative action which would stop the proposed expansion onto federal public lands of the Coal Hollow strip mine in Alton, Utah. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2012-13 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislative and administrative action which would stop the proposed expansion onto federal public lands of the Coal Hollow strip mine in Alton, Utah, and would urge the Department of Interior to select the "No Action" alternative identified in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on this matter, and withdraw the site for coal leasing permanently. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.




(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (Continued from Council meeting of August 3, 2012)

ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING Adopt as Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0493

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR - ALARCON - KORETZ - WESSON) relative to creating economic incentives to help strengthen the tourism industry in Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the City Administrative Officer in consultation with the Office of Finance, the Community Development Department and the Chief Legislative Analyst to report with recommendations for creating economic incentives, including public benefits, to help strengthen the tourism industry in Los Angeles by investing in both workforce as well as facilities including providing existing hotels with funds to renovate their facilities, identifying sources of funds for this purpose, and mechanisms for accessing such incentives. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Trade, Commerce and Tourism and Housing, Community & Economic Development Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BUSCAINO - ENGLANDER) Recommendation for Council action: INCLUDE the following in any economic impact report: a. Comparison if impacted hotels in various regions of the City, and geographical client

market. b. Impact on the various hotels based on the room counts. c. Effects on different category type of hotels; full service, limited, branded independent,

family owned, corporate, franchise owned, etc. d. Impacts on full-time, part-time and seasonal employment. e. Effect on future hotel investments and new lodging developing projects to the City.



ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO)

Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the industry workers and hotel associations to work with City staff to identify incentives.

ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0011-S24 CD 6

MOTION (CARDENAS - HUIZAR) relative to funding for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Six.


1. TRANSFER $30,000 in Council District Six portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund 430/50

to the Board of Public Works Fund 100/74 Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to be allocated as follows for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Six: $5,000 to West Valley Alliance, $5,000 to New Directions for Youth, and $20,000 to the Northeast Graffiti Busters.

2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the

necessary documents and payments to these organizations, in these amounts, and for the above purposes, and if necessary, amend the existing contracts with these organizations to include the expanded scope of work and increased funding as set forth above.

3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services as well as the Department of Public Works Office of

Accounting to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 42-43) ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED 12-1333 CD 12

MOTION (ENGLANDER - BUSCAINO) relative to assisting Supporters of Law Enforcement in Devonshire (SOLID) for the construction of a new Roll Call room for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the Devonshire Division.





1. ALLOCATE $15,000 from the Sunshine Community Amenities Trust Fund to SOLID for the construction of a new Roll Call room for the LAPD in the Devonshire Division.

2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to prepare an agreement or other necessary document with SOLID in

the amount of $15,000. (Contact - Paula B. 818-437-0424, PO Box 7181 Northridge, CA 91327, Federal Tax ID 95-4418512), for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and authorize the Councilmember of the Twelfth District to execute any such document.

3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make technical corrections or clarifications as may be necessary to

implement the intent of this Motion. ITEM NO. (43) - ADOPTED 09-2144 CD 12

MOTION (ENGLANDER - ALARCON) relative to amending prior Council action of November 9, 2010, relative to a Development Fee Subsidy request for Ride On LA.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MAYOR:

AMEND Council actions of November 9, 2010, relative to a Development Fee Subsidy request for Ride On LA, under Council file No. 09-2144: a. AUTHORIZE an additional $3,394.86 development fee subsidy for various fees paid to the

Department of Planning for the Ride On LA project. b. AUTHORIZE the Controller to TRANSFER $3,394.86 from the General City Purpose Fund No.

100/56, Account No. 0869, Council District 12 Council Fee Subsidy Account to Fund No. 52D/68 (Planning), Revenue Account 3828, Planning and Land Use Fees.

c. INSTRUCT the Department of Planning to refund $3,394.86 to Ride On LA after completing the

transfer in Recommendation No. 2 above and written application made by Ride On LA.


MOTION (REYES - PARKS) relative to developing historic context themes relating to Chinese American history of Los Angeles, for SurveLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning or designee, subject to the approval of the Mayor, to take

the following actions:




a. Enter into a project agreement (contract) with the State Office of Historic Preservation, subject to the Approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to accept a grant in the amount of $12,500 which will be used to develop historic context themes relating to Chinese American history of Los Angeles, for SurveLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Project, requiring that all expenses for work to be performed must be incurred within the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.

b. Set up a grant receivable of $12,500 and establish an appropriation account within the City

Planning Grant Trust Fund No. 46Y/68 for the disbursement of funds for the project. c. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the State Office of Historic Preservation and deposit

grant receipts in the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - *SEE FOLLOWING Adopted, As Amended, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0010-S37

MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Roy Milton Love, Jr. on January 17, 2012. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

*$75,000 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification,

apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Roy Milton Love, Jr. on January 17, 2012.

2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of

the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this

reward. Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, KREKORIAN, REYES, ROSENDAHL (5) (Item Nos. 46-47) ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED 06-0818 CD 10

MOTION (BUSCAINO - WESSON) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate Shatto Place from Sixth Street to approximately 360 feet southerly thereof.





1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law to vacate Shatto Place from Sixth Street to approximately 360 feet southerly thereof.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to append this Motion to Council File No. 06-0818. 4. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the

requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

ITEM NO. (47) - ADOPTED 02-1979 CD 9

MOTION (BUSCAINO - PERRY) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate 21st Street southerly of Washington Boulevard from Maple Avenue to its northwesterly terminus.

Recommendations for Council action: 1. INITIATE street vacation proceedings, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code,

Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law to vacate 21st Street southerly of Washington Boulevard from Maple Avenue to its northwesterly terminus.

2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to append this Motion to Council File No. 02-1979. 4. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the

requested areas to the Public Works Committee.

Item for Which Public Hearing Has Been Held - Item 48 ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED FORTHWITH TO THE MAYOR - SEE FOLLOWING Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 12-0002-S82

RESOLUTION (HUIZAR - REYES - GARCETTI) relative to the City’s position in connection with the extension of SR-710 (North) along alternatives H-2, H-6, F-2, F-5, and F-6 and any above ground highway or freeway that would cut through the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

OPPOSE the extension of SR-710 (North) along alternatives H-2, H-6, F-2, F-5, and F-6 and any above ground highway or freeway that would cut through the City of Los Angeles.




(Transportation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on the above hyperlink or go to www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) (On August 24, 2012, Council continued the matter and in the interim referred to the Transportation Committee)

ADOPTED

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the City's position to oppose the extension of the North Long Beach 710 Freeway along alternatives H-2, H-6, F-2, F-5, F-6, and F-7, and any above ground highway or freeway that would cut through the City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as amended, to OPPOSE the extension of the North Long Beach 710 Freeway along alternatives H-2, H-6, F-2, F-5, F-6, and F-7, and any above ground highway or freeway that would cut through the City of Los Angeles. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RECONSIDERATION OF ITEM NO. 22 FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012 Adopted Substitute Motion, Ayes (11); Absent: ALARCON, GARCETTI, REYES, ROSENDAHL (4) 11-1433-S2

MOTION (HUIZAR - CARDENAS) relative to transferring and expending funds for this year’s annual El Grito de Dolores celebration which will take place on September 15 and 16, 2012.


1. TRANSFER $5,000 each from Council Districts 1, 7, 9, 13, and 14 portions of the Cultural

Affairs Fund No. 480/30, Account No. 9669 (Council Civic Fund), TOTAL: $25,000, to the EI Pueblo Fund No. 737/33, Account No. 33256J.

2. TRANSFER $10,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000871

(CD 14 Council Fee Special Event Subsidy) to the EI Pueblo Fund No. 737/33, Account No. 33256J.


(CD Six Council Fee Special Event Subsidy) to the "EI Pueblo Fund No. 737/33, Account No. 33256J.

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4. TRANSFER $60,750 from the “El Grito” line item in the Cultural Affairs Fund No. 844/30 to the El Pueblo Fund No. 737/33, Account No. 33256J.


(CD 14 Community Services) to the EI Pueblo Fund No. 737/33, Account No. 442203. 6. AUTHORIZE EI Pueblo to expend up to $100,750 from the El Pueblo Fund No. 737/33

Account No. 33256J for EI Grito 2012 related expenses. 7. AUTHORIZE EI Pueblo to advance, as-needed, up to $85,000 to various contractor(s) in

relation to the El Grito 2012 expenses. 8. AUTHORIZE EI Pueblo to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to

the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA 12-0355-S1

MOTION (KORETZ for ROSENDAHL - HUIZAR) relative to appointing Mike Bonin as the 11th District Councilmember Bill Rosendahl’s alternate representative to the Board of the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority.

09-1982-S2

MOTION (WESSON - LABONGE) relative to a personal services contract with Mr. Curt Livesay to provide services to the Office of the City Attorney for fiscal year 2012-13.

12-0010-S38

MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Santa Arredondo on August 11, 2012.

12-0010-S39

MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jerry Stradford on August 1, 2012.

12-1378 MOTION (BUSCAINO - KORETZ) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate the Gayley Avenue and Lindbrook Drive Vacation District (subsurface and airspace vacation).

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF: 12-0004-S2 - Vince Gill (Englander for Garcetti - LaBonge)








At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:

12-0003-S2 - Neil Armstrong (LaBonge - All Councilmembers)

Adela Cota Orozco (Huizar - All Councilmembers)

Alarcón, Buscaino, Cárdenas, Englander, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Zine and President Wesson (10); Absent: Alarcón, Garcetti, Reyes, Rosendahl and President Wesson (5)

Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: June Lagmay, CITY CLERK By

Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL


Documents

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings ...ens.lacity.org/clk/oldactions/clkcouncilactions279113_10092012.pdf · ITEM NO. (1) - SEE BELOW 11-0153 et al. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION