Journal/Actions

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceedings Wednesday, September 14, 2005 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: Cardenas, Greuel, Hahn, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Zine and President Padilla (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2). Council Districts 10 and 14 Vacant.

APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2005

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - NONE

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 ACTED UPON DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING

Items Noticed for Public Hearing - Items 1-8

ITEM NO. (1) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED

Roll Call #2 - Motion (Rosendahl - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3)

05-1228 CD 9 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of graffiti abatement of the building(s) and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 5869 South Figueroa Street. (lien: $2,842.20)

ITEM NO. (2) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

Roll Call #11 - Motion (Zine - LaBonge) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2)

05-1237 CD 3 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, graffiti abatement of the building(s) and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 7432 North Beckford Avenue. (lien: $5,597.02)

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 1 ITEM NO. (3) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - APPEALS DENIED - LIEN CONFIRMED - FORTHWITH

Roll Call #12 - Motion (Parks - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Hahn and Weiss (3)

05-1238 CD 8 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, graffiti abatement and demolition of the building(s), asbestos removal from the building(s), monitoring of the asbestos removal and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 1446 West 37th Drive. (lien: $36,704.50)

Roll Call #2 - Motion (Rosendahl - Parks) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3) (Item Nos. 4-5)

ITEM NO. (4) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED

05-1239 CD 9 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings, demolition of the building(s) and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 353 East 64th Street. (lien: $16,923.76)

ITEM NO. (5) - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - NO APPEALS - LIEN CONFIRMED

05-1240 CD 8 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the cost of fencing the lot at 1217 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. (lien: $13,255.09)

ITEM NO. (6) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

Roll Call #1 - Motion (Zine - Rosendahl) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3)

05-1241 CD 3 HEARING APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien to cover the costs of barricading of all openings and the cleaning and fencing of the lot at 21180 West Lopez Street. (lien: $11,639.60)

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. (7) - CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 26, 2005

Roll Call #3 - Motion (Greuel - Reyes) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3)

05-1333 CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL filed by Shadow Hills Property Owners Association (William E. Eick, Representative), from the entire determination of the Director of Planning in approving modified plans for the construction, use and maintenance of an 18-hole golf course, a 25,000 square foot clubhouse, a maintenance building and other appurtenances on a 352 acre site, subject to conditions of approval, for property at 9401 Foothill Boulevard. (According to the Director of Planning, the project was initially approved by the City Council on April 28, 1998.) CPC 96-0243 CU PA1 Applicant: Los Angeles International Golf Club, d.b.a. Angeles National Golf Club (Dwight Steinert, Representative)

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 14, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 14, 2005)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2005)

ITEM NO. (8) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - SEE FOLLOWING - ORDINANCE OVER ONE WEEK TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

Roll Call #13 - Motion (Reyes - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Hahn and Weiss (3)

01-1817-S6 CD 9 PUBLIC HEARING relative to a proposed Ordinance to execute an Amended and Restated Development Agreement to implement technical amendments to the development Agreement dated December 11, 2001, by and among L.A. Arena Land Company, Inc. and Flower Holding, LLC (collectively, the “Developer”) and the City of Los Angeles, as amended by that certain Amendment to Development Agreement dated December 10, 2003, to clarify the rights and obligations of the Developer and its successors, assignees and transferees; to define a process for determining satisfaction of the affordable housing and childcare requirements; and to replace the City’s lien and specific performance rights for non-public improvements with other enforcement rights as they relate to development of the Project. There is no change to the existing entitlements as proposed as part of this action. The development plan for the properties consists of 4,000,000 square feet of floor area, which includes a minimum of 1,400 hotel rooms, a minimum of 500 residential units, retail, office, entertainment, restaurant, and convention center related uses. The property involved is in an area generally bounded by Olympic Boulevard to the north, Cherry Street to the west, 11th Street to the south, and Figueroa Street to the east; and area bounded by 11th Street to the north, Figueroa Street to the west, Pico Boulevard to the south and Flower Street to the east. CPC 2000-5433 DA GPA SP SUB ZC M1

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 3 Applicant: L.A. Arena Land Company, Inc. and Flower Holdings, LLC

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 3, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005)

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council)

ADOPTED

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the Los Angeles Arena Land Company, Inc. and Flower Holdings, LLC and the City of Los Angeles.

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2i, of the City's Guidelines.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the City Planning Commission as the Findings of the Council.

3. APPROVE the First Amendment and Restated Development Agreement, as revised in Attachment 6 to replace Section 1.3.3 in its entirety with a new Section1.3.3, entitled “Qualified Contributions to Community Partners,” as shown in Attachment A to this Committee report.

4. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the Director of Planning on September 13, 2005, authorizing the execution of the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement to implement technical amendments to the Development Agreement dated December 11, 2001, by and among Los Angeles Arena Land Company, Inc. and Flower Holdings, LLC (collectively, the “Developer”) and the City of Los Angeles, as amended by that certain Amendment to Development Agreement dated December 10, 2003, to clarify the rights and obligations of the Developer and its successors, assignees and transferees; to define a process for determining satisfaction of the affordable housing and childcare requirements; and to replace the City’s lien and specific performance rights for non-public improvements with other enforcement rights as they relate to development of the Project. There is no change to the existing entitlements as proposed as part of this action. The development plan for the properties consists of 4,000,000 square feet of floor area, which includes a minimum of 1,400 hotel rooms, a minimum of 500 residential units, retail, office, entertainment, restaurant, and convention center related uses. The property involved is in an area generally bounded by Olympic Boulevard to the north, Cherry Street to the west, 11th Street to the south, and Figueroa Street to the east; and area bounded by 11th Street to the north, Figueroa Street to the west, Pico Boulevard to the south, and Flower Street to the east.

Applicant: L.A. Arena Land Company, Inc. and Flower Holdings, LLC CPC 2000-5433 DA GPA SP SUB ZC M1

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 4 5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and subject to the effective date of the ordinance.

6. REQUEST the City Attorney, subject to the effective date of the Ordinance, to obtain all necessary signatures needed to process the Development Agreement.

7. NOT PRESENT and ORDERED FILED the ordinance signed by the Director of Planning on September 2, 2005.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 3, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005)

Items for Which Public Hearings Have Been Held - Items 9-31

ITEM NO. (9) - ADOPTED - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH

Roll Call #7 - Motion (Parks - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2)

05-1286 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of Mr. Michael A. Perez to the position of General Manager, Department of Fire and Police Pensions.

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

APPROVE the selection by the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners of Mr. Michael A. Perez to the position of General Manager, Department of Fire and Police Pensions.

Ethics Commission Review: Complete

ITEM NO. (10) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH

Roll Call #8 - Motion (Hahn - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2)

05-1728 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Marsha Hirano-Nakanishi to the Board of Information Technology Commissioners.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 5 Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Marsha Hirano-Nakanishi to the Board of Information Technology Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2010, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Mr. Gary Park’s term, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Hirano-Nakanishi resides in Council District 14. (Current Commission gender composition: M=3; F=2)

Ethics Commission Review: Complete

(TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2005)

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2005)

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Parks - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3) (Item Nos. 11-21)

ITEM NO. (11) - ADOPTED - ORDINANCE OVER ONE WEEK TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

05-1343 CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for property at 15156 Rayen Street.

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 to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 05-1343 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2004-2419 MND] filed on May 21, 2004.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting Zone Change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1, incident to subdivision and subject to conditions of approval, for the proposed subdivision for a maximum of 30 lots on a 65,270 square foot lot located at 15156 Rayen Street. (NVAPC also approved a Zone Variance and Zoning Administrator Adjustment for this project.)

Applicant: Los Angeles Neighborhood Services APCNV 2004-2427 ZC ZV ZAA

4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 6 5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 21, 2005)

ITEM NO. (12) - ADOPTED - ORDINANCE OVER ONE WEEK TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

05-1433 CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a zone change for property at 12642 Ralston 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 to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 05-1433 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2004-1573 MND] filed on April 23, 2004.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (APC) as the Findings of the Council.

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the North Valley APC, effecting the Zone Change from RS-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1, incident to subdivision and subject to conditions of approval, for the proposed subdivision for a maximum 7-unit condominium on an approximate 21,920 square foot lot at 12642 North Ralston Avenue.

Applicant: Ariel Preminger APCNV 2004-1591 ZC

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 7 4. REMOVE the (T) Tentative classification as described in detail on the sheet(s) attached to the Committee report.

5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 5, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005)

ITEM NO. (13) - ADOPTED - ORDINANCE OVER ONE WEEK TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

05-1499 CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for property at 14434, 14444 and 14454 Terra Bella Street.

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 to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 05-1499 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV 2004-5111 MND] filed on December 3, 2004.

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, approved by the NVAPC, effecting Zone Change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1, subject to conditions of approval, for the proposed construction of a 26 detached residential condominium dwellings, two-

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 8 stories, approximately 24 feet in height, with 52 parking spaces for residents and 13 parking spaces for guest on a 87,087 square foot lot, for property at 14434, 14444 and 14454 Terra Bella Street. (NVAPC also approved an Adjustment and Determination for this project.)

Applicant: MWH Foothill 90, LP APCNV 2004-4662 ZC ZAA ZAD

Said rezoning shall be subject to the "Q" Qualified classification zone limitations substantially 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) attached to the Committee report.

5. ADVISE the applicant of "Q" Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that there is no General Fund impact, as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 17, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 14, 2005)

ITEM NO. (14) - ADOPTED

04-1490 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to grant funding for air quality improvement projects.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Environmental Affairs Department (EAD), to prepare and submit applications for grant funding to the South Coast Air Quality Management District as part of the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Programs, the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee annual work plan, and the Air Quality Investment Program for Fiscal Year 2005-06.

2. DIRECT City departments to participate in these grant programs to the fullest extent possible through the EAD.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 9 3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, EAD, to report back to the Mayor and Council for the purpose of accepting any funds awarded.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EAD reports that applying for this grant would have no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

ITEM NO. (15) - ADOPTED

05-1573 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to fund transfers within the Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) to support grant-funded tree-planting projects.

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the necessary transactions to TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE funds as follows:

a. $60,000 from the Available Balance in the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537 to the LA Green Corridors Account No. 0037 to use as front-funding for the LA Green Corridors project.

b. $18,095 from the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537, LA Green Corridors Account No. 0037, to the EAD Fund 100/37, As-Needed Salaries Account No. 1070, to pay City staff working on the LA Green Corridors grant project and reappropriate the balance of funds reverted from Fund 100/37, Account 1070 for the LA Green Corridors Account No. 0037 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2004-05 to the same fund and account in FY 2005-06.

c. $60,000 from the Available Balance in the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537 to the Rooted in Neighborhoods Account No. 0040 to use as front-funding for the Rooted in Neighborhoods grant project.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EAD reports that the proposed transfers of funds allow implementation of the existing grant-funded, tree-planting projects and do not incur additional expenses for the City.

ITEM NO. (16) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

01-1777-S6 CD 13 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to recognizing additional revenue from The Views at 270 Apartments project, and amending the Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement with the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation to increase the loan amount for the Palomar Apartments project.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 10 Recommendations for Council action:

1. AMEND the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget to recognize additional revenue of $1,800,000 resulting from a partial repayment of the CRA's loan on the Views at 270 project located at the northeast corner of Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue, and allocating $175,000 to HW1160 (Palomar Apartments) and $1,625,000 to HW1170 (Homeownership Initiative).

2. AUTHORIZE the Acting Chief Executive Officer, CRA, or designee to execute the first amendment to Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement loan with Palomar Apartments L.P. whose General Partner is Hollywood Community Housing Corporation to increase the CRA's loan by $175,000 from $1,864,892 to $2,039,892, amend the Management Fee, and modify the definition of "Residual Receipts.”

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

ITEM NO. (17) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH

01-2069-S3 CD 8 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Marlton Square application for Mello-Roos District bond financing.

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

1. GRANT preliminary approval of the Mello-Roos District Marlton Square Application provided that:

a. Tentative Tract Map No. 53973 be recorded satisfying all tract conditions:

b. Applicant conducts a Phase II Environmental Audit.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and other members of the Interdepartmental Review Committee, to proceed with a comprehensive review of and planning for the establishment of a Community Facilities District and development of a Mello-Roos financing program for the Project.

3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to negotiate and execute a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Marlton Square Associates, LLC to pay for all costs associated with the establishment of a Mello-Roos District and financing program for Marlton Square.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Planning Department reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. All consultant costs are paid through developer fees.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 11 ITEM NO. (18) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION

03-0269 CD 3 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing the maximum allowable sales price from $375,000 to $436,525 for single-family dwellings to be purchased through the Council District Three First-Time Homebuyers Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), or designee, to amend the Council District Three First Time Homebuyers Program by increasing the maximum allowable sales price for single-family dwellings proposed for purchase through the Program by $61,525 from $375,000 to $436,525.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund or the CRA. City financial policies are not applicable to the CRA.

ITEM NO. (19) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

03-0008-S16 CD 15 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a contract and/or contract amendments with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor to expand the scope of work for various facility renovations and improvements.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hahn - Garcetti), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract and/or contract amendment(s) with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor to expand the scope of work within the current City contract(s) to include additional renovations which include: a gym floor, padding, bleacher renovations, conversion of unused locker rooms to a music and dance studio, and new restrooms.

2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee, to amend the appropriate Consolidated Plan(s) to reflect the expanded scope of work, subject to the Consolidated Plan amendment process.

3. INSTRUCT all City Departments that maintain records for the following agencies to recognize the respective legal name changes, and that the former and new names are one and the same corporation:

Former Name New Name

Wilmington Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor San Pedro Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 12 4. AUTHORIZE the CDD to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

ITEM NO. (20) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

04-0598 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to exchanging Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds approved for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Economic Development Initiative (LAEDI), with an equal amount of General Funds currently allocated to the L.A. Bridges Program; and approving the use of General Funds for the LAEDI contract with Kasey Keys.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Garcetti - Greuel), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AMEND Council action of May 20, 2005 (Council file No. 04-0598) to: Authorize the exchange, on a dollar for dollar basis, of $97,000 in UDAG funds approved for LAEDI, with an equal amount of General Funds currently allocated to the LA Bridges Program; and, approve the use of General funds for the LAEDI contract with Kasey Keys.

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

a. Decrease appropriations in the amount of $97,000 from account Y497 LA Conservation EDI within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

b. Decrease appropriations in the amount of $97,000 from account V802 Capital Improvement-Boyle Heights within the UDAG Miscellaneous Revenue Fund No. 356.

c. Increase appropriations in the amount of $97,000 in account W802 Boyle Heights Swap within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424.

d. Increase appropriations in the amount of $97,000 in account W603 Bridges within the UDAG Miscellaneous Revenue Fund No. 356.

e. Establish new account Y250 LA Conservation EDI and appropriate $97,000 within General Fund Various Programs Fund No. 551.

f. Transfer expenditures in an amount not to exceed $97,000 from account V200 LA Bridges Fund No. 551 General Fund Various Programs to account W603 Bridges Fund No. 356 UDAG Miscellaneous Revenue.

g. Decrease appropriations in an the amount of $97,000 from account V200 LA Bridges within General Fund Various Programs Fund No. 551.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 13 3. AUTHORIZE the exchange of the funding source for Contract No. 106584 Royal Construction (Boyle Heights Technology Center) in the amount of $97,000 from UDAG Miscellaneous Revenue to Community Development Block Grant.

4. AUTHORIZE the Community Development Department to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

ITEM NO. (21) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

05-1683 CD 15 HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the purchase of Los Angeles County Tax-Defaulted property in San Pedro.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hahn - Garcetti), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), to:

a. Execute an Agreement to Purchase Los Angeles County Tax-Defaulted Property, Agreement No. 2485, and related documents for property located at 819 Fourth Street in San Pedro, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

b. Prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, City Administrative Officer (CAO); and authorize the Controller to implement those instructions.

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend an amount not to exceed $150,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Fund No. 44G, Account No. T211, Housing Development, upon proper demand of the General Manager, LAHD, for acquisition and holding costs of the subject property.

3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on a Request for Qualifications and/or Request for Proposals process to solicit qualified developers for the provision of low-income affordable housing at the subject property.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that dedicated General Funds to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund are available for site acquisition and holding costs associated with the proposed rehabilitation of the property located at 819 Fourth Street in San Pedro, totaling approximately $150,000.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 14 ITEM NO. (22) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING

Roll Call #15 - Motion (Parks - Zine) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Hahn and Weiss (3)

05-0002-S89 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on SB 506 (Poochigian) and AB 1595 (Evans) which would enhance the safety of elected, appointed and public safety officials, and protection of their home addresses.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Zine - Smith), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

ADOPTED

*AMENDING MOTION (PARKS - LABONGE)

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

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 506 (Poochigian) and AB 1595 (Evans) which would enhance the safety of elected, appointed and public safety officials, and protection of their home addresses, *and SEEK AMENDMENTS to SB 506 (Poochigan) to expand the definition to include non- sworn employees of elected or appointment officials as designated by a local governing body, (City Council).

Roll Call #5 - Motion (Parks - Reyes) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3) (Item Nos. 23-30)

ITEM NO. (23) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION - TO THE MAYOR FORTHWITH

05-0002-S155 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on AB 632 (Chu) to create a Sex Offender Management Board.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Parks - Cardenas - Padilla), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 15 RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 632 (Chu) which would create a Sex Offender Management Board to assess current management practices for adult sex offenders and to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2008.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports there is no impact to the General Fund.

ITEM NO. (24) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION

05-0002-S156 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on restoring the Property Tax Administration Program.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (LaBonge - Padilla), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program, SUPPORT to restore the Property Tax Administration Program that was eliminated during the 2005-06 State Budget.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that suspension of the Property Tax Administration Program would adversely impact the City, as the capacity for generating property tax revenues will be reduced for at least two years.

ITEM NO. (25) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION

05-0002-S158 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on AB 1229 (Nation) relating to pollution labels on motor vehicles.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Garcetti - Rosendahl), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1229 (Nation) which would augment existing State law as it relates to pollution information labels on motor vehicles, inasmuch as it would serve to reduce global warming gases and improve air quality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 16 ITEM NO. (26) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATION

05-0002-S159 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s position on SB 1532 (Chesbro) the California Clean Water, Safe Neighborhood and Coastal Protection Act of 2006.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Perry - Reyes), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2005-06 Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 153 (Chesbro) that would seek to enact the California Clean Water, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2006 that would provide for the sale of $3.865 billion in bonds to support water quality, water resources, coastal protection, parks and recreational projects and programs throughout the state and SEEK AMENDMENT to include language that would designate funding to the Los Angeles region to support regional urban environmental plans and projects, such as watershed improvement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst reports the California Clean Water, Safe Neighborhoods and Coastal Protection Act of 2006 is expected to provide both competitive and discretionary grant funding opportunities for the City of Los Angeles, in an amount unknown at this time. An estimated $40.5 million in discretionary Per Capita grant funds are expected to be awarded to the City under this measure. The City could also be eligible to compete for $500 million in urban parks competitive grants and $150 million in regional parks competitive grants.

ITEM NO. (27) - ADOPTED

05-1601 CD 4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to inclusion of the Las Orchidias in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the Findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to inclusion of the Las Orchidias located at 1903-05 Orchid Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Anna Marie Brooks CHC 2005-2554 HCM

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 16, 2005)

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 17 ITEM NO. (28) - ADOPTED

05-1603 CD 4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to inclusion of the Hellman House in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the Findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to inclusion of the Hellman House located at 1845 North Courtney Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: A. Jeffrey Skorneck CHC 2005-3481 HCM

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact. Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2005

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 16, 2005)

ITEM NO. (29) - ADOPTED

04-1847-S9 CD 4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a hardship exemption from provisions of the City’s Hancock Park Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the property at 4736 West Sixth Street.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. GRANT hardship exemption from the City’s Hancock Park ICO (Ordinance No. 175228) as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 04-1847-S9, for the proposed addition to the house 1,698 square feet, no change in height; add accessory building (garage and recreation room) 1,116 square feet, 15 feet 6 inches in height; and add a pool for the property at 4736 West Sixth Street.

2. ADVISE the applicant that this hardship exemption, if granted by the City Council, is not a permit or license and that any other approvals, permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper agencies.

Applicant: Adelmo Zarif (Atelier Architects/Farshad Azarnoush, Representative)

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 18 ITEM NO. (30) - ADOPTED

04-1848-S9 CD 4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application for a hardship exemption from provisions of the City’s Windsor Square Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for the property at 117 North Arden Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. GRANT hardship exemption from the City’s Windsor Square ICO (Ordinance No. 175229) as noted and as described in the application attached to Council file No. 04-1848-S9, for the proposed restoration and moderate addition to existing two story- single family dwelling to build with 8 feet 11 inches side set-back in rear yard only; decreasing rear set back by two feet only; resulting dwelling rear set-back will be 66 feet, well in excess of 15 feet required in R1 zone with all the work being done to the rear of the property at 117 North Arden Boulevard and that there is no front facade work being done.

Applicant: Stephen Shipman (John Gonzales, Representative)

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

ITEM NO. (31) - CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

Roll Call #4 - Motion (Reyes - Rosendahl) Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3)

04-1311 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT and AD HOC RIVER COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Los Angeles River Plastics Industry Task Force (Task Force) final report.

A. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Task Force to build on the collaboration that has been established between the City, the plastic bag industry, advocacy groups, and the business sector to:

a. Support the establishment of an “Adopt-a-River Program” to secure non- governmental financial assistance with needed clean ups, maintenance, education, and improvements in the River, and instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and the City Attorney to assess possible funding mechanisms for the program.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 19 b. Establish a uniform Citywide public education message and anti-litter effort for plastic bags, leveraging private and agency resources and using the Los Angeles River watershed as the “hook” or basis for the campaign.

c. Implement a pilot anti-litter program in partnership with the City in identified trash hot spot areas in the City to assess the integration of engineered solutions (screens and inserts) with public education.

d. Foster market development for recycled plastic bags through City and government-led efforts.

2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation to report back to the Environmental Quality and Waste Management Committee in 60 days on the status and implementation of the above recommendations.

B. AD HOC RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Task Force to build on the collaboration that has been established between the City, the plastic bag industry, advocacy groups, and the business sector to:

b. Establish a uniform Citywide public education message and anti-litter effort for plastic bags, leveraging private and agency resources and using the Los Angeles River watershed as the “hook” or basis for the campaign.

d. Foster market development for recycled plastic bags through City and government-led efforts.

2. REQUEST the City Attorney to establish a trust fund for the deposit of donations and funds received for clean ups, maintenance, education and improvements in the Los Angeles River.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Bureau of Sanitation. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 20 Items for Which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - Items 32-60 (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (32) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATION - FORTHWITH

Roll Call #9 - Motion (LaBonge - Rosendahl) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2)

01-1744 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Mr. Robert Chick to the Board of Library Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mr. Robert Chick to the Board of Library Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2010, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Chick resides in Council District Five. (Current Commission gender composition: M=1; F=4)

Ethics Commission Review: Pending

(TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2005)

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 28, 2005)

(Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3) (Item Nos. 33-53)

ITEM NO. (33) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S310 CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1923-25 1/2 West Kent Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7741), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.5404-007-012 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on February 3, 2005)

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 21 ITEM NO. (34) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S311 CD 8 RESOLUTION removing the property at 706-06 1/2 East 106th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7806), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.6051-024-018 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on November 16, 2004)

ITEM NO. (35) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S312 CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1127-27 1/2 East 46th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7865), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No. 5107-008-005 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on November 3, 2004)

ITEM NO. (36) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S313 CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 2021 West Temple Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 7890), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.5157-023-011 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on January 4, 2005)

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 22 ITEM NO. (37) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S314 CD 15 RESOLUTION removing the property at 144-46 North Marshall Court a.k.a. 735-45 West Santa Cruz Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8000), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.7451-005-015 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on April 5, 2005)

ITEM NO. (38) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S315 CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1360-62 East 45th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8028), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.5107-006-007 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on March 23, 2005)

ITEM NO. (39) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S316 CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1475-77 East 57th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8081), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.5104-021-030 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on January 25, 2005)

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 23 ITEM NO. (40) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S317 CD 13 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1657-59 1/2 Golden Gate Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8142), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.5429-023-012 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on April 19, 2005)

ITEM NO. (41) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S318 CD 15 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1209-13 South Grand Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8224), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.7454-021-028 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on May 19, 2005)

ITEM NO. (42) - ADOPTED

05-0005-S319 CD 9 RESOLUTION removing the property at 1475-77 East 57th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program [REAP], (Case No. 8427), inasmuch as the owner has corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department’s report of September 7, 2005. Assessor I.D. No.5104-021-030 Registration No. None

(Notice of Acceptance into the REAP/Rent Reduction Program was released on June 14, 2005)

ITEM NO. (43) - MOTION ADOPTED TO APPROVE COMMUNICATION RECOMMENDATIONS

00-1514-S1 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to Crenshaw Boulevard (portion of easterly side) between Rodeo Place and Coliseum Street - VAC-E1400825.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 24 Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE that portion of Paragraph I of the Engineer's Report dated November 28, 2001 and adopted by City Council on December 19, 2001, which provides:

I. Vacation proceedings not completed within 2 years of the date of Public Hearing, yet to be conducted, shall be terminated, with no further action by Council.

2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of October 16, 2001, that this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter (subject to the conditions contained therein).

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 05-1400825 for Crenshaw Boulevard (portion of easterly side) between Rodeo Place and Coliseum Street.

4. APPROVE the City Engineer report dated July 13, 2005 for the vacation.

5. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation, and RELIEVE the City, upon vacation of the street, of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street and of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.

6. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, Land Development Group, to record the Resolution with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL WORK COMPLETED FOR THIS PROJECT

ITEM NO. (44) - ADOPTED

05-1858 CD 14 MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Six Degrees Festival on September 17, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $6,063).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Six Degrees Festival, sponsored by the Selah Artistic Giving Center on September 17, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance AND application requirements.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 25 ITEM NO. (45) - ADOPTED

05-1859 CD 2 MOTION (GREUEL - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Farmers’ Market on August 20, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,110).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council on August 20, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance AND application requirements.

ITEM NO. (46) - ADOPTED

05-1860 CD 3 MOTION (ZINE - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Jewish Home for the Aging Walk of Ages 5K Walk/Run on December 4, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $5,612).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Jewish Home for the Aging Walk of Ages 5K Walk/Run, sponsored by the Jewish Home for the Aging and Councilmember Dennis Zine on December 4, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance AND application requirements.

ITEM NO. (47) - ADOPTED

01-1758 CD 6 MOTION (CARDENAS - PADILLA) relative to declaring the Southland Regional Association of Realtors’ Annual Multi-Cultural Mixer on September 29, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = none submitted).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Southland Regional Association of Realtors’ Annual Multi-Cultural Mixer, sponsored by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors on September 29, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 26 ITEM NO. (48) - ADOPTED

05-1862 CD 6 MOTION (CARDENAS - PARKS, ET AL.) relative to declaring the Second Annual Deafestival on September 24, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,000).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Second Annual Deafestival, sponsored by the Office of Councilmember Tony Cardenas, the Department on Disability and the Department of Recreation and Parks on September 24, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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.

ITEM NO. (49) - ADOPTED

05-1863 CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Hurricane Katrina Car Wash Drive on September 10, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,035).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Hurricane Katrina Car Wash Drive, sponsored by the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and the South Los Angeles Beautification Team on September 10, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

ITEM NO. (50) - ADOPTED

05-1864 CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Annual Back to School Block Party on September 10, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,035).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Annual Back to School Block Party, sponsored by the Los Angeles Mission on September 10, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

ITEM NO. (51) - ADOPTED

01-1857 CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Autumnfest Dinner and Celebration on September 16, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $335).

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 27 Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Autumnfest Dinner and Celebration, sponsored by the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center on September 16, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

ITEM NO. (52) - ADOPTED

05-1866 CD 8 MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Brotherhood Crusade’s Block Party and Fundraiser for the Victims of the Hurricane Disaster on September 10, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $500).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Brotherhood Crusade’s Block Party and Fundraiser for the Victims of the Hurricane Disaster, sponsored by the Brotherhood Crusade on September 10, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

ITEM NO. (53) - ADOPTED

05-1867 CD 2 MOTION (GREUEL - GARCETTI) relative to declaring the Keyes Motors Hurricane Katrina Relief Drive on September 9, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,126).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Keyes Motors Hurricane Katrina Relief Drive, sponsored by Keyes Motors on September 9, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance AND application requirements.

ITEM NO. (54) - ADOPTED

Roll Call #10 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2)

05-1868 CD 9 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Community Carnival on September 16-18, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $335).

Recommendation for Council action:

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 28 DECLARE the Community Carnival, sponsored by St. Raphael’s Church on September 16-18, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

Roll Call #6 - Motion (Hahn - LaBonge) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Perry and Weiss (3) (Item Nos. 55-58)

ITEM NO. (55) - ADOPTED

05-1869 CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE) relative to declaring the Grand Opening and Dedication Celebration of the Imperial Courts Music and Arts Development Center on September 16, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,250).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Grand Opening and Dedication Celebration of the Imperial Courts Music and Arts Development Center, sponsored by The Housing Authority, the Resident Management Corporation of Imperial Courts and the Office of Councilmember Hahn on September 16, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

ITEM NO. (56) - ADOPTED

04-1659 CD 15 MOTION (HAHN - LABONGE ) relative to declaring the Eighth Annual Chocolate Lobster Drive on September 24, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $960).

Recommendation for Council action:

DECLARE the Eighth Annual Chocolate Lobster Drive, sponsored by the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on September 24, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the 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, except insurance.

ITEM NO. (57) - ADOPTED

05-1857 CD 14 MOTION (WEISS - GREUEL) relative to declaring the Los Angeles Fashion Awards on October 21, 2005 a Special Event (event sponsor to reimburse the City for all fees and costs incurred).

Recommendation for Council action:

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 29 DECLARE the Los Angeles Fashion Awards, sponsored by the Los Angeles Fashion Awards, LLC on October 21, 2005, a "Special Event" and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Motion.

ITEM NO. (58) - ADOPTED

05-1856 RESOLUTION (HAHN - ROSENDAHL) relative to declaring September 4, 2005 as Harry Bridges Day in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE to DECLARE September 4, 2005 as “Harry Bridges Day” in the City of Los Angeles, in tribute to this extraordinary labor hero and social visionary.

ITEM NO. (59) - ADOPTED

Roll Call #10 - Motion (Rosendahl - Smith) Adopted, Ayes (11); Absent: Garcetti and Weiss (2)

05-1861 CD 12 RESOLUTION (SMITH - CARDENAS) relative to declaring September 2005 as “Back to School Safely Month” in Council District 12.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE to DECLARE September 2005 as “Back to School Safely Month” in Council District 12.

ITEM NO. (60) - ADOPTED

Roll Call #16 - Motion (Parks - Perry) Adopted, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Hahn and Weiss (3)

05-1865 RESOLUTION (PARKS - LABONGE - PERRY) relative to bidding to host the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in the City of Los Angeles.

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

RESOLVE to SUPPORT the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games’ bid to have the City of Los Angeles host the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, and URGE the United States Olympic Committee to select the City of Los Angeles as the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Bid City, and that the International Olympic Committee select the City of Los Angeles as the host of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 30 Item for Which Public Hearing Has Not Been Held - Item 61 (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

ITEM NO. (61) - ADOPTED, AS AMENDED - SEE FOLLOWING

Roll Call #14 - Motion (Reyes - LaBonge) to Adopt as Amended, Ayes (10); Absent: Garcetti, Hahn and Weiss (3)

05-1308 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (GARCETTI - REYES) relative to executing a contract with El Centro de Ayuda Corporation for gang prevention services.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Development Department (CDD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract and/or amendment for the L.A. Bridges I Program with El Centro de Ayuda Corporation for $267,750 which is 75 percent of the total available for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (REYES for GARCETTI - LABONGE)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CORRECT Recommendation No. 1 to reflect the contract term with El Centro de Ayuda as October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

2. ADD the following recommendation:

3. FIND, pursuant to Charter Sections 371 and 1022, that the work to be performed by the consultants is expert, technical, temporary and occasional in character, for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees.

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

03-0142 MOTION (PARKS - PERRY - REYES) relative to declaring the Nike Run Hit Wonder on September 24, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $20,000).

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 31 02-2304 MOTION (PARKS - PERRY) relative to declaring the Ninth Annual KTLA Kids Day LA on October 15, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $3,500).

05-1933 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Fifth Annual Health Fair on October 8, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $1,226).

05-1935 MOTION (REYES - PERRY) relative to declaring the 11th Annual Kong Chow Benevolent Association National Convention on September 24, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $750).

04-1966 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to declaring the Grand Avenue Festival on October 8, 2005 a Special Event (fees and costs absorbed by the City = $2,350).

02-2412-S1 MOTION (PERRY - PARKS) relative to a request for an exemption from the Convention Center fee waiver policy for the Free Cash for College event on October 25-27, 2005.

RESOLUTION PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA

05-1594-S1 RESOLUTION (ZINE - SMITH) relative to declaring September 14, 2005 as “Back to School Safely Day” in the Third Council District.

COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS

Upon her request, and without objections, Councilmember Perry was excused from Council sessions of Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27 and 28, 2005 due to City business.

Motion (Greuel - LaBonge) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Hahn to arrive at 10:45 a.m. to Council session of Friday, September 16, 2005 due to City business.

Upon his request, and without objections, Councilmember Garcetti was excused from Council session of Wednesday, October 26, 2005 due to City business.

Motion (Zine - Reyes) unanimously adopted to excuse Councilmember Weiss from Council sessions of Friday, September 30, 2005 due to personal business and Wednesday, October 19, 2005 due to City business and upon his request and without objections, he was excused from the Council sessions of Tuesday, October 18, 2005 and Friday, October 21, 2005 due to City business and Friday, December 16, 2005, Tuesday, December 20, 2005 and Wednesday, December 21, 2005 due to personal business.

WEDNESDAY 09-14-05 PAGE 32 Ayes, Cardenas, Greuel, LaBonge, Parks, Perry, Reyes, Rosendahl, Smith, Zine and President Padilla (10); Absent: Garcetti, Hahn and Weiss (3). Council Districts 10 and 14 Vacant.

Whereupon the Council did adjourn.

ATTEST: Frank T. Martinez, CITY CLERK

Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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