Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, September 12, 2014
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, O'Farrell, Parks and Price (11);  Absent:  Englander, Fuentes, Martinez and Wesson (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO. (1)

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the following properties:

(a)14-0160-S205
14-0160-S205
CD 5

8940 West National Boulevard. (Lien: $5,531.90)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 13, 2014)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 28, 2014

(b)13-0160-S167
13-0160-S167
CD 8

552 West 110th Street. (Lien: $6,555.99)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 29, 2014)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

(c)14-0160-S115
14-0160-S115
CD 1

425 North Boylston Street. (Lien: $2,838.83)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 29, 2014)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

(d)14-0160-S207
14-0160-S207
CD 7

13463 West Almetz Street. (Lien: $3,685.16)

 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 29, 2014)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)13-1126
13-1126

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Marilyn Grunwald to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Ms. Marilyn Grunwald to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2019, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Grunwald resides in Council District Six. (Current commission gender composition: M = 3; F = 2)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 26, 2014)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

 

ITEM NO.(3)14-1084
14-1084

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Deborah Marcus to the Commission on Community and Family Services.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Deborah Marcus to the Commission on Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2018 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  (Current Commission gender composition:  F=12; M=3).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Background Check:  Completed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2014)

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)
 
ITEM NO.(4)14-1119
14-1119

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) fees for Special Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RECEIVE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report to the Mayor dated July 30, 2014 (attached to the Council file), relative to LADOT fees for Special Services for FY 2014-15.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)
 
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(5)14-1073
14-1073

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR and CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to the reappointment of Ms. Nicole Duckett Fricke to the Los Angeles Convention Center Board of Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Nicole Duckett Fricke to the Los Angeles Convention Center Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2019 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Duckett Fricke resides in Council District Four.  (Current Board gender composition:  F=2; M=3.)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 17, 2014)

 

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
09-0010-S12
09-0010-S12MOTION (KREKORIAN - BUSCAINO) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Alvaro Ely Calderon for an additional six months.
14-1242
14-1242MOTION (KREKORIAN - LABONGE) relative to the Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 hearing to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to incur a loan to assist in financing construction and improvements located at Woodbury University.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
14-0004-S2
14-0004-S2
James K. Hahn City Hall East    Blumenfield for Fuentes - LaBonge - Krekorian for Englander - Cedillo - O'Farrell - Bonin
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church 90th    Anniversary        LaBonge - Parks
At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
14-0003-S2
14-0003-S2
Robert Jordan Koretz - All Councilmembers
Steven Joel SotloffKoretz - All Councilmembers
Paul David TogneriLaBonge - All Councilmembers
Edmond "Ed" C. NollLaBonge - All Councilmembers
Reverend Rene Ledesma                 LaBonge - All Councilmembers
ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, LaBonge, O'Farrell, Parks, Price and President Wesson (12);  Absent: Englander, Fuentes and Martinez (3)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
        Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:55 am
Special meeting convened at 10:55 am
Special meeting adjourned at 11:01 am
Regular meeting convened at 11:01 am



 













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Friday, September 12, 2014
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014




Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(6)14-1112
14-1112

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO REPORT pursuant to Motion (WESSON - LABONGE) relative to negotiations and resolution of the litigation entitled Brian D'Arcy et al v. Ron Galperin, in his capacity as the Controller of the City of Los Angeles, and City of Los Angeles v. Brian D'Arcy et al., under terms that would include allowing for the release of funds to the Joint Safety Institute (JSI) and Joint Training Institute (JTI) Trusts, contingent upon the conditions outlined in Motion (WESSON - KREKORIAN - FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD - O'FARRELL - LABONGE - BUSCAINO). 

 

(Council may recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) in order to confer with legal counsel in relation to the cases entitled Brian D'Arcy et al v. Ron Galperin, in his capacity as the Controller of the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case (LASC) No. BS146924 (This litigation relates to the authority to audit the JTI and JSI Trusts); and, City of Los Angeles v. Brian D'Arcy et al., LASC No. BC551103 (This litigation seeks a receivership for the JTI and JSI Trusts); and/or pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(2), significant exposure to litigation in relation to JTI and JSI trusts, including payment of funds into the trusts.)

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (
11)
; Absent: Englander
, Fuentes
, Martinez
, Wesson
(4)

CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2014