LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2000 COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 300, CITY HALL - 10 AM ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2000 COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS ITEMS NOTICED FOR PUBLIC HEARING - ITEMS 1-2 ITEM NO. (1) - Motion Required 99-2229 - CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CD 7 CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND GLAMIS STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DENY the protests and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting system, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Sections 50078.6 and 54954.6 (Proposition 218) for the above district. (Public Hearing held March 3, 2000) ITEM NO. (2) - Motion Required 96-1956 - HEARING PROTESTS and RESOLUTION TO VACATE against the proposed CD 2 street vacation of the Big Tujunga Canyon Road and Tujunga Valley Street Vacation District. VAC-99-1400565 ITEMS FOR WHICH PUBLIC HEARINGS HAVE BEEN HELD - ITEMS 3-17 ITEM NO. (3) 99-2202 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION CD 12 relative to increasing the speed limit from 35 miles per hour (mph) to 40 mph on Nordhoff Street between Haskell Avenue and Tampa Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE amending Section 80.81 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to increase the prima facie speed limit from 35 mph to 40 mph on Nordhoff Street between Haskell Avenue and Tampa Avenue (Approved by the Board of Transportation Commissioners on October 28, 1999). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Transportation. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEM NO. (4) - Motion Required 97-1639 - CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF AIRPORT S1 COMMISSIONERS, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION and SUBSTITUTE MOTION CDs 2, 3 (FEUER - MISCIKOWSKI) relative to amending the existing Van Nuys & 12 Airport Noise Ordinance. A. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE Board of Airport Commissioners' Resolution No. 20736 and ADOPT findings relative to amending Ordinance No. 155727, the existing Van Nuys Airport Noise Control Ordinance. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 155727, known as the Van Nuys Noise Abatement and Curfew Regulation, to add Section 5.1 and subsection (gg) to Section 1, thereby adding a Non-addition Rule at Van Nuys Airport. (Commerce, Energy and Natural Resources Committee waived consideration of the above matter) B. SUBSTITUTE MOTION (FEUER - MISCIKOWSKI) Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the Board of Airport Commissioners, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to consider an ordinance phasing out Stage 2 aircraft at Van Nuys Airport, which includes, but is not limited to the following components: a. Institute an immediate cap on the Stage 2 aircraft in excess of 77 dba currently housed at Van Nuys Airport. b. Adopt January 1, 2002 as the effective date for the non- addition rule (pertaining to Stage 2 aircraft in excess of 77 dba) at Van Nuys Airport. c. Eliminate all Stage 2 aircraft, in excess of 77 dba, by January 1, 2010. (Continued from Council meeting of February 23, 2000) ITEM NO. (5) 99-2462 - BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ARTS, HEALTH AND HUMANITIES COMMITTEE relative to accessing $500,000 in the 1999-2000 Unappropriated Balance for the Home Delivered Meal Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Establish Account No. P401, "Senior Meals", within Fund No. 395 (Area Plan for the Aging). b. Transfer $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance line item "Senior Meals" and appropriate to Fund No. 395 (Area Plan for the Aging), Account P401, "Senior Meals". c. Disburse funds to the service providers recommended in the Department of Aging's (Aging) December 28, 1999 transmittal, upon proper demand from Aging's General Manager, or designee. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to: a. Negotiate and execute contract amendments totaling $561,856, as shown in Attachments I and II of Aging's December 28, 1999 transmittal. b. Amend the recommended contractors' units of service. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) states that the recommendations involve $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance of the City's 1999-2000 budget, $60,000 in interest on donated funds and $1,856 in Older Americans Act funds for a total of $561,856. ITEM NO. (6) 98-2418 - BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to monies and investments in the City Treasury and under the control of the City Treasurer on July 1, 1999. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the report from the Controller relative to the monies and investments in the City Treasury and under the control of the City Treasurer on July 1, 1999, inasmuch as this report is submitted for informational purposes only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Controller. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEM NO. (7) 99-0600 - BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Revolving S80 Training Fund, False Alarm Fund and other Police Department revenue issues. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Police Department report on the Revolving Training Fund, False Alarm Fund and other revenue issues, inasmuch as this report is submitted for informational purposes only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Police Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEM NO. (8) 99-0600 - BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the January 2000 S82 financial status report. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer's (CAO) January 2000 financial status report, inasmuch as this report is submitted for informational purposes only and no Council action is required. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back in 30 days with a new financial status report. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CAO. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEM NO. (9) - Motion Required 99-1747 - COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT relative to providing funding and contract execution with LA SHARES. (Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, opportunity for public comments will be provided.) ITEM NO. (10) - Motion Required 00-0437 - COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CD 1 DEPARTMENT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds on behalf of Western Badge and Trophy, Inc. to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of real property and improvements located at 1733 Cordova Street. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 24, 2000 (Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, opportunity for public comments will be provided.) ITEM NO. (11) - Motion Required 00-0442 - COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CD 12 DEPARTMENT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds on behalf of Apparel Production Services, Inc. to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of real property and improvements located at 9145 Owensmouth Avenue. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 24, 2000 (Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, opportunity for public comments will be provided.) ITEM NO. (12) - Motion Required 00-0443 - COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CD 9 DEPARTMENT and RESOLUTION relative to issuance of Empowerment Zone Bonds on behalf of AAA Packing and Shipping, Inc. to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of real property and improvements located at 1611 East Washington Boulevard. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 24, 2000 (Community and Economic Development Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, opportunity for public comments will be provided.) ITEM NO. (13) 99-2420 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). Recommendation for Council action, as substantially recommended by Motion (Galanter - Feuer): DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation, Stormwater Management Division to: a. Prepare and present, in coordination with the Building and Safety Department, Bureau of Engineering, and other City departments as appropriate, a draft ordinance or ordinances necessary to implement the SUSMP approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and an ordinance development schedule to the Environmental Quality and Waste Management Committee within 45 days. b. Establish a SUSMP implementation budget with identified funding sources and an enforcement plan for distribution to all impacted City departments and Council Committees. c. Report back to the Environmental Quality and Waste Management Committee regarding any appeals or legal actions taken by other entities with regard to the SUSMP. d. Identify and, to the extent feasible, quantify the potential flood control benefits associated with the 85% retention/treatment requirement established in the SUSMP and report back to the Environmental Quality and Waste Management Committee. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Assistant has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEM NO. (14) 98-0968 - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION 96-0596 relative to the disposition of Premier Towers. CD 14 Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT accompanying JOINT RESOLUTION of the City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 33433, approving the sale of 621-627 South Spring Street for $4 million and FIND that the consideration paid is not less than fair market value at its highest and best use and that the sale of the property to Spring Tower, LLC, will assist in the elimination of blight. 2. AUTHORIZE the CRA to take such actions and execute such documents as may be required to implement these transactions. 3. APPROVE the write-off of CRA loan No. 871832B to the Premier Towers Homeowners Association in the aggregate amount of $620,981. 4. DIRECT the CRA and LAHD to report back in 90 days on a strategy for the identification of an appropriate project or projects, and the area where that/those project(s) would be located. 5. DIRECT the CRA to report back in 90 days on the proposed use of the Premier Towers sale proceeds. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Chief Legislative Analyst states that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action and that it is consistent with the CRA's 1999-2000 Adopted Budget and Work Program. ITEM NO. (15) 93-1582 - PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a street vacation CD 15 proceeding for alley easterly of McFarland Avenue from D Street to approximately 191 feet northerly thereof. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated October 20, 1999 which amends the August 12, 1997 City Engineer's report, adopted by City Council on January 13, 1998 under Council file No. 93-1582, and includes the following modifications: a. 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 as shown in the City Engineer's report dated October 20, 1999 (Exhibit "C") and as indicated below: (1) alley easterly of McFarland Avenue from D Street to E Street. (2) street from McFarland Avenue to the Southern Pacific Company's right-of-way. b. DELETE Condition Nos. 2(a) and 2(b) from the City Engineer's report dated August 12, 1997. c. MODIFY Condition No. 6 of the City Engineer's report dated August 12, 1997, to read as follows: Condition No. 6: That the agreements be recorded satisfactory to the Bureau of Engineering to hold the areas to be vacated and all of the adjoining individual properties under the same ownership as one parcel to preclude the creation of the landlocked parcels. This is to remain effective until such time as the new subdivision map is recorded over said areas, a parcel map exemption is permitted, or until released by the authority of the City of Los Angeles. d. ADD new Condition No. 9, to read as follows: Condition No. 9: Close the alley intersection at E Street with standard street improvements to include concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Fiscal Impact Statement: None provided by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEM NO. (16) 99-0140 - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION CD 5 relative to initiating summary vacation proceedings for Magnolia Boulevard (south side) from approximately 15 feet to approximately 125 feet easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND this vacation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article VII, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. FIND this vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 96.5(5) of the City Charter; DETERMINE that the vacation area is not needed for nonmotorized transportation facilities in conformance with Section 2381 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 3. ADOPT accompanying RESOLUTION to Vacate No. 99-1400633 Magnolia Boulevard (south side) from approximately 15 feet to approximately 125 feet easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard. 4. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated December 10, 1999, that summary street vacation proceedings (VAC-E1400633) be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way for Magnolia Boulevard (south side) from approximately 15 feet to approximately 125 feet easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, subject to the conditions enumerated therein. 5. DELETE Condition No. 2 of the City Engineer's report dated December 10, 1999 which reads, "That the petitioner dedicate a 12-foot wide full-width sidewalk along the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard adjoining his properties, in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer and replace (as recommended by the City Engineer) with a modified Condition No. 2 which reads: "That the petitioner dedicate an 8-foot wide sidewalk easement along the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard along Lots 1 through 5 of Tract 7307. Petitioner shall construct any missing sidewalk and repair or replace any existing broken or off grade sidewalk from the back of curb to the face of existing planter or new property line." Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $869.82 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). An additional processing fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required from the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. There is no General Fund impact. ITEM NO. (17) 98-1829 - CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative CD 14 to a weed abatement assessment appeal for five Parcels located in the vicinity of Mt. Washington. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR in the Board of Public Works action of August 28, 1998, and REDUCE the weed abatement charges, as assessed against the following two parcels and levied on the 1996 Secured Property Tax Roll, in the name of Eugenio Risi-Valdettaro, c/o Kevork and Setta Ohannessian: Parcel From To 5460-025-025 $1,624.57 $ 875 5460-025-026 2,796.02 2,208 2. CONCUR in the Board of Public Works action of August 28, 1998, and AFFIRM that the Charges, as assessed against the following three parcels, remain as levied in the name of Eugenio Risi- Valdettaro, c/o Kevork and Setta Ohannessian: Parcel Charge 5460-025-023 $1,408.20 5460-025-024 1,699.56 5460-025-027 1,556.01 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Public Works. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. ITEMS FOR WHICH PUBLIC HEARINGS HAVE NOT BEEN HELD - ITEMS 18-35 (10 Votes Required for Consideration) ITEM NO. (18) - Motion Required 99-1800 - COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON S30 CHARTER IMPLEMENTATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to repealing Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 23.82 and 23.116, regarding the financial support of the Library Department and Recreation and Parks Department, respectively. Recommendation for Council action: PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE, repealing Sections 23.82 (financial support for the Library Department) and 23.116 (financial support of the Recreation and Parks Department) of the LAAC in order to remove provisions which are duplicative or inconsistent with the provisions of Sections 531 and 593 of the new Charter and to make the provisions of the Code consistent with the new Charter, to become operative on July 1, 2000. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this matter. ITEM NO. (19) - Motion Required 99-1800 - COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON S31 CHARTER IMPLEMENTATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to revisions to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relating to the Department of Building and Safety (Charter Section 510). Recommendation for Council action: PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE, repealing Section 91.104.1 and amending Section 98.0403.1 of the LAMC, and making other technical changes relating to the Department of Building and Safety to delete outdated Charter references and make the provisions consistent with the new Charter, to become operative on July 1, 2000. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this matter. ITEM NO. (20) - Motion Required 00-0231 - COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a salary for the new class of Aquarium Educator I and II. Recommendation for Council action: PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 171780 (1997-2001 Salaries and Benefits for Non-Represented Classes) to establish a salary for the new class of Aquarium Educator I, Code 2493-1, and Aquarium Educator II, Code 2493-2. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the approximate cost of four positions, two at each pay grade level, for the remainder (three months) of the 1999-2000 fiscal year is $45,000. Sufficient funds are available in the Department of Recreation and Parks' salary account, therefore, no appropriation of funds is required. ITEM NO. (21) - Motion Required 96-0051 - COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT et al. COMMITTEE relative to the disposition of seven inactive Council files. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the following files inasmuch as no further action is deemed necessary at this time, according to the respective Council District offices, the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Departments and/or other appropriate agencies: a. 96-0051 Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report CD 5 relative to an Earthquake Emergency Loan for a 21 unit condominium complex located at 4301 Fulton Avenue in Sherman Oaks. b. 96-0282 Motion (Alatorre - Ridley-Thomas - Chick - Alarcon) CD 14 requesting that the City Attorney prepare and present the documents necessary to add two members to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board. c. 96-0456 Communication from the Mayor relative to the S1 status of the Alameda Corridor Joint Powers CD 9 Authority economic development activities, pursuant to Council action March 27, 1996. d. 96-1782 LAHD report relative to an Earthquake Emergency CD 3 Loan for a 36 unit condominium complex at 21529 Saticoy Street, Canoga Park. e. 97-0242 Project Area Committee (PAC) of the North Hollywood CD 4 Redevelopment Agency relative to two PAC Resolutions concerning: (1) replacement of the North Hollywood CRA project administrators, and (2) investigation into CRA contract procedures and bidding practices. f. 97-0144 Motion (Holden - Hernandez) requesting that the CD 10 City Attorney, CAO and CRA work with the County of Los Angeles Tax Assessors Office find cost effective remedies to address the adverse impact to the City as a result of reductions in property tax increments revenues. g. 97-0241 LAHD report relative to an appropriation adjustment S11 to the 1997-98 Consolidated Plan for LAHD. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. ITEM NO. (22) - Motion Required 00-0058 - COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE relative to exempting S1 from Civil Service provisions, one position of Assistant General Manager, Administration, Los Angeles Convention Center Department (LACC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that one position of Assistant General Manager, Administration, Class Code 9694, LACC, BE EXEMPTED from Civil Service provisions, pursuant to Charter Section 111, as a management exemption. This position will be responsible for managing and directing the activities of staff in the Accounting, Administrative Services, Systems, and Security Divisions of the Department. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LACC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. 10 VOTES REQUIRED ITEM NO. (23) 00-0486 - MOTIONS relative to "Special Events" to be held in the various et al. Council Districts. Recommendation for Council action: DECLARE the following community events as "Special Events"; APPROVE the temporary street closures as requested; and INSTRUCT the involved City departments to perform such services as detailed in the Council motions attached to the various listed Council files, including the waiver of all fees, costs, and requirements, except insurance: 00-0486 - a. MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HOLDEN) Community Candlelight Vigil CD 1 sponsored by Clinica Monse¤or Oscar Romero on March 17, 2000 (fee waiver = $578). 00-0490 - b. MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HOLDEN) Reopening of the North Broadway CD 1 Bridge on March 30, 2000 (fee waiver = $750). 00-0491 - c. MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HOLDEN) Grand opening of the Angelina CD 1 Apartments sponsored jointly by Little Tokyo Service Center and Council District 1 (fee waiver = $578). 00-0495 - d. MOTION (RIDLEY-THOMAS - PADILLA) Arista Records 25th CD 8 Anniversary Special sponsored by Dick Clark Productions on April 10, 2000 (fee waiver = $1,500). 98-0439 - e. MOTION (FERRARO - HOLDEN) Holocaust Commemoration on April 30, S1 2000 (fee waiver = $578). CD 4 98-0439 - f. MOTION (FERRARO - HOLDEN) Holocaust Commemoration on May 2, CD 4 2000 (fee waiver = $578). 98-0482 - g. MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - SVORINICH) Independence Day Celebration CD 11 sponsored by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association on July 4, 2000 (fee waiver = $4,637). 99-0327 - h. MOTION (WALTERS - RIDLEY-THOMAS) Annual Personal Care Day CD 9 sponsored by the Kenny Nickelson Memorial Foundation on April 1, 2000 (fee waiver = $578). 00-0502 - i. MOTION (WALTERS - RIDLEY-THOMAS) 13th Annual Children's CD 9 Festival sponsored by the Blue Ribbon of the Music Center on April 11-14, 2000 (fee waiver = $578). ITEM NO. (24) 00-0492 - MOTION (HERNANDEZ - GOLDBERG) relative to tree planting project in CD 1 the 1800-2800 blocks of North Broadway. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the Board of Public Works and its bureaus to waive all fees and costs in connection with the tree-relocation and the concrete cuts involved in the tree planting project in the 1800-2800 blocks of North Broadway conducted by the Lincoln Heights Business Improvement District. ITEM NO. (25) 00-0010 - MOTION (GALANTER - MISCIKOWSKI) relative to amending Council action S5 of February 11, 2000 in regard to an offer of reward in the death CD 6 of Dr. Jagijit Singh Sehdeva. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND Council action of February 11, 2000 to: a. ACCEPT a $75,000 donation from Parkash Sehdeva and Paul Jeet Sehdeva as a reward for information leading to the arrest of suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Dr. Jagijit Singh Sehdeva. b. THANK Parkash Sehdeva and Paul Jeet Sehdeva for their generous donation. ITEM NO. (26) 00-0002 - MOTION (MISCIKOWSKI - RIDLEY-THOMAS) relative to including the S20 support of AB 1913 (Cardenas) in the 1999-2000 Legislative Program. Recommendation for Council action: INCLUDE in the 1999-2000 Legislative Program SUPPORT of AB 1913 (Cardenas) which would provide funding for, and the implementation of, various preventive and intervention-oriented juvenile delinquency programs for the purpose of significantly reducing recidivism among juvenile offenders. ITEM NO. (27) 00-0494 - MOTION (WACHS - WALTERS) relative to transfer of funds from the CD 2 Department of Water and Power (DWP) to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER $14,000 from DWP to DOT, Fund 100, Salaries-Overtime Account No. 1090 for the preparation of traffic plans in support of DWP's construction of the Sepulveda Trunk Line water project. ITEM NO. (28) 00-0496 - MOTION (FERRARO - WALTERS) relative to authorizing the Library CD 4 Department to submit a grant application to the Preserve L.A. Getty Grant Program. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Library Department to submit a grant application in the amount of $250,000 to the Preserve L.A. Getty Grant Program for implementation of conservation plans for the historic North Hollywood Regional Branch Library. ITEM NO. (29) 00-0497 - MOTION (SVORINICH - WACHS) relative to appointments to the District CD 15 Advisory Board of the Downtown San Pedro Business Improvement District. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPOINT the following persons to the 2000 District Advisory Board of the Downtown San Pedro Business Improvement District, effective upon the adoption of this Motion: Sherry Lopez, Vivian Shimoyamo, Asral Bekele, Juan Soto, James Brown, Marti Roberstad, Christine Strasshofer, Dwaina Tullis, Jose Ruseico, and Genarro Delgadillo. 2. DIRECT the City Clerk, as Coordinator of the Citywide BID Program, to notify the appropriate parties of this action and proceed as necessary to effectuate the appointments. ITEM NO. (30) 00-0498 - MOTION (HERNANDEZ - GOLDBERG) relative to a lease for space to CD 1 house the Central City Action Committee (CCAC). Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the General Services Department to negotiate and execute a lease for adequate program space to house the CCAC in the former Fire Station 6 located at 534 East Edgeware, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. The term of the lease shall be for 10 years with a 10-year renewal option; shall be leased to this Organization at below market rate ($1.00/year); and the Organization shall be required to maintain adequate liability insurance as determined by the City's Risk Manager. ITEM NO. (31) 00-0500 - MOTION (RIDLEY-THOMAS - MISCIKOWSKI - GALANTER, et al.) relative to requesting the District Attorney to make a presentation regarding the Rampart investation. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST that the District Attorney make a presentation to the City Council regarding the Rampart investigation at the next available City Council meeting. ITEM NO. (32) 00-0499 - MOTION (WACHS - WALTERS) relative to Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) stamped asphalt work in three Los Angeles neighborhoods. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services to invoice LANI for the stamped asphalt work in three Los Angeles neighborhoods known as Byzantine Latino Quarter, Reseda Village, and Fairfax Village in the amount of $123,676. 2. APPROPRIATE, upon reimbursement from LANI, the direct costs of the projects to the Bureau of Street Services, Fund 100, Department 86, in the following accounts for which work has been performed: Account Account Number Amount Salaries, Overtime 1090 $92,980 Field Equipment 3090 $23,870 Operating Supplies 6020 $ 6,826 and Expense ITEM NO. (33) 00-0503 - MOTION (FERRARO - GOLDBERG) relative to waiving the fees and costs CD 13 in connection with the tree planting project in the City parkways along Myra Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the Board of Public Works and DIRECT its bureaus to waive all fees and costs in connection with the tree planting project in the City parkways along Myra Avenue between Santa Monica Boulevard and Fountain Avenue conducted by the Hollywood Beautification Team. ITEM NO. (34) 00-0501 - RESOLUTION (HERNANDEZ - PACHECO) relative to preserving funding for CalWORKs Performance Incentives. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE to call on Governor Davis and the State Legislature to preserve funding for CalWORKs Performance Incentives as part of the Fiscal Year 2000-01 State Budget and related Budget Trailer Bills, and DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst to work with the League of California Cities in support of this matter. ITEM NO. (35) 96-0217 - RESOLUTION (RIDLEY-THOMAS - GALANTER) relative to submitting an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the 2000-03 Used Oil Opportunity Grant, Sixth Cycle. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE to AUTHORIZE the Director of the Bureau of Sanitation, or designee, to submit an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the 2000-03 Used Oil Opportunity Grant, Sixth Cycle to conduct public education and outreach program for the recycling and proper disposal of used oil and oil filters, etc. ITEMS CALLED SPECIAL PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS MOTIONS FOR POSTING AND REFERRAL COUNCILMEMBERS' REQUESTS FOR EXCUSE FROM ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS ADJOURNING MOTIONS COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________________________________________________________________ EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. 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