ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to revisions to the regulations of the City Ethics Commission concerning matching funds.

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations [REIR] Committee Report adopted on October 5, 2018; Amending Motion [Bonin - Ryu - Koretz] referred to REIR Committee.)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Vines To Wines located at 13624 1/2 Ventura Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Vines To Wines located at 13624 1/2 Ventura Boulevard will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning, attached to Council file No. 18-0813, as the Findings of Council.

 

3. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 13624 1/2 Ventura Boulevard.

 

4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant: Ventura Beverage Company

Representative: Ventura Beverage Company

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 21, 2018)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at The Speakeasy located at 1801 Avenue of the Stars No. LL1600.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at The Speakeasy located at 1801 Avenue of the Stars No. LL1600 will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning, attached to Council file No. 18-0815, as the Findings of Council.

 

3. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 1801 Avenue of the Stars No. LL1600.

 

4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant: Petros MB, Incorporated

Representative: Liquor License Agents

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 21, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 21, 2018)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation request for Fountain Avenue (portion of southerly side) between Vermont Avenue and the north/south alley westerly of Vermont Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that street vacation proceedings, pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law, be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way shown blue on Exhibit B of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated October 26, 2017 (attached to the Council file) as follows:
   
   12 feet wide and variable width portion of the southerly side of Fountain Avenue between Vermont Avenue and the north/south alley westerly of Vermont Avenue.
   
   
2. DENY the vacation of the area shown orange on Exhibit B of the BOE report dated October 26, 2017 (attached to the Council file).
   
   

3. FIND that the vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   

4. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation and upon vacation of the ingress/egress easement, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved ingress/egress easement.
   
   

5. FIND, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   

6. FIND, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   

7. FIND, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   

8. ADOPT the BOE report dated October 26, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).  Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation request for portion of north/south alley and first east/west alley southerly of C Street between King Avenue and Hawaiian Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that street vacation proceedings, pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easement Vacation Law, be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated July 19, 2018 (attached to the Council file):
   
   

   a.	Portion of the north/south alley westerly of King Avenue from the first east/west southerly of C Street to approximately 119 feet southerly thereof.
   b.	First east/west alley southerly of C Street from King Avenue to its westerly terminus.

2. FIND that the vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to this alley vacation and upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the alley and any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved alley easements.
   
   
4. FIND, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
5. FIND, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   
6. FIND, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   
7. ADOPT the BOE report dated July 19, 2018 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).  Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation request for the portion of the alley northwesterly of Los Angeles Street from approximately 386 feet southwesterly of Fifth Street to its southwesterly terminus.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the street vacation proceedings, pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law, be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way (No. VAC-E1401219), shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated July 27, 2018 (attached to the Council file), as follows:
   
   A portion of the alley (Werdin Place) northwesterly of Los Angeles Street from approximately 386 feet southwesterly of Fifth Street to its southwesterly terminus.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation and upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street and any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
4. FIND, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
5. FIND, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   
6. FIND, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   
7. ADOPT the BOE report dated July 27, 2018, with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $29,960 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).  Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation request for the alley southerly of 7th Street between Grand View Street and Park View Street (re-application).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the street vacation proceedings, pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law, be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way (No. VAC-E1401324), shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated May 31, 2018 (attached to the Council file), as follows:
   
   The alley and the adjoining 6-foot wide future alley southerly of 7th Street between Grand View Street and Park View Street.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation and upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street and any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
4. FIND, that in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
5. FIND, that in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   
6. FIND, that in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   
7. ADOPT the BOE report dated May 31, 2018, with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).  Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation request for Mariposa Avenue from Oakwood Avenue to Rosewood Avenue (re-application).

Recommendation for Council action:

1. FIND that street vacation proceedings, pursuant to the Public Streets, Highway and Service Easements Vacation Law, be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way (No. VAC-E1401323), shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated May 30, 2018  (attached to the Council file) as follows:
   
   Mariposa Avenue from Oakwood Avenue to Rosewood Avenue
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation and upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street and any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
4. FIND, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
5. FIND, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   
6. FIND, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   
7. ADOPT the BOE report dated May 30, 2018 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).  Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation request for Melrose Place (portion of northerly side) between Croft Avenue and Orlando Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

1. FIND that street vacation proceedings, pursuant to the Public Streets, Highway and Service Easements Vacation Law, be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way (No. VAC-E1401322), shown colored blue on Exhibit A of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated March 15, 2018  (attached to the Council file) as follows:
   
   Portion of northerly side of Melrose Place between Croft Avenue and Orlando Avenue
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to this street vacation and upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street and any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
4. FIND, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter, the vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
   
   
5. FIND, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities.
   
   
6. FIND, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the vacation area is not necessary for present or prospective public use.
   
   
7. ADOPT the BOE report dated March 15, 2018 with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).  Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an offer to dedicate easement for alley purposes on the northeast side of the alley lying southwest of Armacost Avenue southeast of Rochester Avenue (Right-of-Way No. 36000-10092).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate easement for alley purposes on the northeast side of the alley lying southwest of Armacost Avenue southeast of Rochester Avenue, substantially shown on the Exhibit Map of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated April 12, 2018 (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action of this project, to the Real Estate Division of the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that a fee of $4,000.73 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an offer to dedicate easement for alley purposes on the northeast side of the alley, northwest of National Boulevard and northeast of Barrington Avenue (Right-of-Way No. 36000-10089).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate easement for alley purposes on the northeast side of the alley, northwest of National Boulevard and northeast of Barrington Avenue, substantially shown on the Exhibit Map of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated April 12, 2018 (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action of this project, to the Real Estate Division of the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that a fee of $4,000.73 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vetoing a Board of Harbor Commissioners' approval of a Revocable Permit between Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and California Transload Services, LLC (CTS).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. VETO the September 20, 2018 action of the Board of Harbor Commissioners approving a Revocable Permit between POLA and CTS for the use of City property located at 2401 East Pacific Coast Highway.
   
   
2. FIND that the City has a proprietary interest in avoiding work stoppages and ensuring the efficient movement of cargo in and out of the Port of Los Angeles.
   
   
3. REQUEST that the POLA include safeguards to protect against work stoppages in any future permit or lease with CTS.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Harbor Commissioners reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The Revocable Permit will produce revenue of $446,977.10 per month to the POLA, or $5,363,725.20 per year. This amount will increase by the applicable Consumer Price Index at the anniversary of the effective date. Nonetheless, the estimated financial rate of return associated with the Revocable Permit does not meet the stated policy targets, as enacted by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – OCTOBER 19, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – OCTOBER 19, 2018)

(On September 28, 2018, Council adopted Motion [Buscaino – Bonin] pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the Board of Harbor Commissioners' action taken September 20, 2018.)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an offer to dedicate easement for alley purposes on the northeasterly line of the alley southwest of Barry Avenue, between Texas Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard (Right-of-Way No. 36000-10088).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate easement for alley purposes on the northeasterly line of the alley southwest of Barry Avenue, between Texas Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, substantially shown on the Exhibit Map of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated April 12, 2018 (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action of this project, to the Real Estate Division of the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that a fee of $4,000.73 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an offer to dedicate easement for street purposes on the southwest side line of Purdue Avenue northwest of Pearl Street (Right-of-Way No. 36000-10091).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate easement for street purposes on the southwest side line of Purdue Avenue northwest of Pearl Street, substantially shown on the Exhibit Map of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated April 12, 2018 (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action of this project, to the Real Estate Division of the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that a fee of $4,000.73 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an offer to dedicate easement for street, sidewalk and alley purposed on the southeasterly line of Palms Boulevard, the northeasterly line of Penmar Avenue and the northwest line of the alley southeast of Palms Boulevard (Right-of-Way No. 36000-10094).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate easement for street, sidewalk and alley purposed on the southeasterly line of Palms Boulevard, the northeasterly line of Penmar Avenue and the northwest line of the alley southeast of Palms Boulevard, substantially shown on the Exhibit Map of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated April 12, 2018 (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action of this project, to the Real Estate Division of the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that a fee of $3,416.51 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an offer to dedicate easement for storm drain on the property on the north side of Clarendon Street east of Farralone Avenue (Right-of-Way No. 36000-10080).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate easement for storm drain on the property on the north side of Clarendon Street east of Farralone Avenue, substantially shown on Exhibit B of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated May 15, 2018 (attached to the Council file).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the dedication.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action of this project, to the Real Estate Division of the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BOE reports that a fee of $3,416.51 was paid for processing this report pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing and implementing partnerships with appropriate entities to determine what investments should be made to achieve 100 percent renewable energy portfolio.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the March 28, 2018  Los Angeles Department of Water and Power report relative to  developing and implementing partnerships with appropriate entities to determine what investments should be made to achieve 100 percent renewable energy portfolio.
             

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:

Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council

Palms Neighborhood Council

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementing clean energy storage projects.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the June 21, 2017 and July 25, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reports relative to  implementing clean energy storage projects both in the City of Los Angeles and the overall region.
             

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to options to reduce the City's reliance on natural gas use and storage near local communities.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the June 12, 2017 and July 25, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reports relative to   options to reduce the City's reliance on natural gas use and storage near local communities.
             

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Dr. Rosalinda Lugo to the Employee Relations Board.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Dr. Rosalinda Lugo to the Employee Relations Board for the term ending September 23, 2023 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  (Current Board gender composition: F=3;  M=2).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 12, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 12, 2018)

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - HUIZAR) relative to installing street banners promoting the El Dia de los Muertos Music and Arts Festival from October 2018 - November 2018.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE a Street Banner program being coordinated by Council District Seven encouraging civic participation, as a City of Los Angeles non-event Street Banner Program for the period of October 2018 - November 2018.
   
   
2. APPROVE the content of the street banners design, attached to the Motion, for the above specified event.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Lighting to provide assistance to the Council Office as to the appropriate locations of the involved banners.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL