STUDY SESSION AGENDA
September 20, 2016
2:30 p.m.
 
 
A - DIRECTION


1. Employee Recognition: Charles Ackerman  Associate Project Manager Charles Ackerman will retire from the City on September 22, 2016 with 28 years of service to the City.


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2. Request by Mayor Mirisch for the City Council to Consider Taking a Position on Los Angeles County Ballot Measure M  Measure M is a sales tax ballot measure initiated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority that is on the November 8, 2016 ballot.


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3. Request by Theatre 40 for Co-Sponsorship to Include Promotional Activities and Funding for Street Banners  Theatre 40 has requested that the City co-sponsor their theatrical programs.  Co-sponsorship would allow for the City to promote Theatre 40 performances through the City’s existing print and online media.  As part of the co-sponsorship request, Theatre 40 has requested that the City pay for producing and hanging promotional Theatre 40 banners in limited locations for a cost of $1792.60.


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4. Request of the Design Review Commission for Review of Single-Family Design Review Processes  The Design Review Commission requests modification to the design review process for single family homes that would change the Track One/Track Two review process. Staff seeks direction from Council on the response and workload associated with the request.


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5. Review of Greenberg Glusker’s Consulting Fees for Development Agreement Negotiation Services and Providing Additional Information on Conflict of Interest    It is recommended that the City Council discuss Greenberg Glusker’s consulting fees for services related to the negotiations of development agreements, review the Amendment No. 1 to the contract, and direct staff to determine the appropriate amount of the purchase order and appropriation.


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B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)

None


C - INFORMATION


6. Costs and Waiver of Certain Fees for the October 29, 2016 Sing-Along at The Wallis  This item provides information on costs and waiver of certain fees for the October 29, 2016 Sing-Along at The Wallis.


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7. National Preparedness Month  National Preparedness Month is a nationwide campaign held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools.  With emergency preparedness being a high priority of the City Council, a variety of outreach efforts designed to reach all segments of the community are planned in September.


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8. July 12, 2016 Audit Committee Meeting    Transmits the Audit Committee Minutes from the July 12, 2016 meeting.


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9. Treasurer’s Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2016  Reports of the status of the City’s Investment Portfolio.


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10. Treasurer’s Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2016  Reports of the status of the City’s Investment Portfolio.


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11. City-Hosted Hilton Initiative Public Education Forum  This staff report provides an update on a public forum to discuss ‘The Hilton Condominium Tower Initiative,’ a development project which is on the November 8, 2016 local city ballot.


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12. Written Report Describing the Measures Taken to Alleviate the Conditions Which Led to the Adoption of the Urgency Ordinance Concerning Grading in the Hillside Area  This report describes the measures taken since the adoption of the urgency ordinance concerning grading in the Hillside Area.


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