Council and Committee Referral "Hot Sheet"           
For Wednesday, January 14, 2015           
 
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03-0010-S29
CD 9
 
  To Council (Tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2015)
Motion (Price - Englander) - That the Council reaffirm its findings for the reward offer relative to the sexual predator dubbed the Teardrop Rapist (Council Action of April 25, 2012, Council File 03-00110-529) and the reward be reinstated for an additional six months from the publication of the offer of the reward by the Office of the City Clerk, etc.

12-1269-S3
 
  To Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
City Attorney report R15-0006, dated January 13, 2015, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding officeholder and legal defense committees.

14-0010-S16
CD 8
 
  To Council (Tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2015)
Motion (Parks - OFarrell) - That the Council reaffirm its findings for the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Roshon Davis (Council Action of June 11, 2014, Council File 14-0010-S16) and that the reward offer be reinstated for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk, etc.

14-0316-S9
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
Office of Finance report, dated January 14, 2015, relative to the Investment Report for the period ending October 31, 2014.

14-1605
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
City Attorney report R15-0007, dated January 14, 2015, relative to settlement discussion in Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) in the case of The Tiara Group v. City of Los Angeles.

14-1697-S1
 
  To Housing Committee
Motion (Cedillo - Englander) - That the Council instruct the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to report to the Councils Housing Committee on the potential cost to tenants and landlords from said recommendations in the Mayors Resilience by Design report; and any funding strategies to help alleviate the cost of potential retrofit mandates, etc.

14-1697-S2
 
  To Housing Committee
Motion (Blumenfield - Cedillo - Koretz) - That the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, other relevant departments and the City Attorney, be directed to evaluate the services offered by Figtree Financing, California FIRST, and any other similar agency or entity which can be of assistance in providing financing to property owners who may be required by the City to retrofit their buildings for seismic safety purposes, etc.

15-0002-S2
 
  To Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Price, Jr. - Englander) - Resolve that, with the concurrence of the Mayor, and  by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles  hereby includes in its 2015-16 State Legislative Program its position for AB 65 (Alejo), which would establish a grant program for the purpose of matching federal funds available to local law enforcement entities to purchase body­ worn cameras and related equipment.

15-0005-S4
CD 1
 
  To Council
Housing and Community Investment Department report, dated January 13, 2015, and a Resolution relative to the removal of the property at 746 South Hartford Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

15-0005-S5
CD 9
 
  To Council
Housing and Community Investment Department report, dated January 13, 2015, and a Resolution relative to the removal of the property at 7822 South Avalon Boulevard from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

15-0005-S6
CD 14
 
  To Council
Housing and Community Investment Department report, dated January 13, 2015, and a Resolution relative to the removal of the property at 2827 East Michigan Avenue from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

15-0005-S7
CD 15
 
  To Council
Housing and Community Investment Department report, dated January 13, 2015, and a Resolution relative to the removal of the property at 1686 East 110th Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

15-0010-S1
CD 8
 
  To Council (Tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2015)
Motion (Parks - OFarrell) - That by adoption of this Motion, the Council provide an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Maria Elena Rivas on December 22, 2014, etc.

15-0010-S2
CD 8
 
  To Council (Tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2014)
Motion (Parks - OFarrell) - That by adoption of this Motion, the Council provide an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Bert Crump, Jr. and the injury of Clifford Adolfo Williamson on August 22, 2014, etc.

15-0032
CD 5
 
  To Council
Bureau of Street Lighting report, dated January 12, 2015, relative to the Ordinance of Intention for Missouri Avenue and Fox Hills Drive Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

15-0033
CD 4
 
  To Council
Bureau of Street Lighting report, dated January 12, 2015, relative to the Ordinance of Intention for Carmen and Franklin Avenues Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

15-0034
CD 6
 
  To Council
Bureau of Street Lighting report, dated January 12, 2015, relative to the Ordinance of Intention for Vanowen Street and Andasol Avenue Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

15-0035
CD 13
 
  To Council
Bureau of Street Lighting report, dated January 12, 2015, relative to the Ordinance of Intention for Waterloo Street and Scott Avenue Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

15-0042
CD 13
 
  To Council (Tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2015)
Motion (Buscaino - OFarrell) - That upon adoption of this Motion, street vacation proceedings to vacate Homewood Avenue between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, and portion of limited airspace adjoining the lots bounded by Cole Avenue, Cahuenga  Avenue, and  Fountain  Avenue, be   initiated pursuant  to California Streets and Highways Code, etc.

15-0043
CD 15
 
  To Council (Tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2015)
Motion (Buscaino - Bonin) - That funds in the AB1290 Fund, (CD 15 Redevelopment Projects -  Services) be transferred / appropriated to a new account entitled LAHSA-CD15 Homeless Special Services, in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for comprehensive services to the homeless to be provided by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in Council District 15; etc.

15-0044
CD 5
 
  To Transportation Committee
Resolution (Koretz - Parks) - Resolve that the Council, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507, hereby prohibits the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM, daily, on both sides of Beverly Glen Boulevard between Comstock Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, etc.

15-0045
 
  To Budget and Finance Committee
Motion (Parks - OFarrell) - That the City Administrative Officer with the assistance of the Building and Safety Department be directed to report with a reevaluation of the Citys current policy of charging 250% late and collection fees for code violation citations, including options and recommendations for reducing this seemingly high percentage rate penalty.

15-0046
CD 2
 
  To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
Motion (Krekorian - LaBonge) - That the intersection of Weddington Street and Lankershim Boulevard be named as Guy Weddington McCreary Square and that the Department of Transportation be directed.

15-0050
 
  To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Blumenfield - Buscaino) - That the City Attorney be requested to prepare and present an ordinance to require new cellular communications towers to be constructed to satisfy the requirements of an Importance Factor of 1.5, which mirrors the standard currently required for public safety facilities.

15-0170-S4
CD 5
 
  To Council
Office of Finance report dated, January 13, 2015, relative to the proposed tax lien of $8,476.44, be recorded for real or personal property of Shotcrete Systems Incorporated at 12965 San Fernando Road, Sylmar.