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Councilmember Joel Wax's amending motion, moved by Council President Lehi Padilla and explained by Councilmember Eric Garcetti, instructed staff to schedule the required TEFRA hearing in City Hall on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.; the substitute motion passed 10-0. The action does not itself award bonds or authorize the sale of securities — it opens the federal/state public hearing process the city must hold before approving municipal involvement in bond financing.

Supporters at the council hearing said Playa Vista will produce a large share of the project's affordable housing. Tina Choi of Playa Vista told the council that phase 1 includes 705 units with 375 designated as affordable, and that Fountain Park’s mix of market-rate and permanently affordable units would produce apartments priced well below typical Westside rents for eligible households. Robert Vincent, an affordable-housing developer, said the Citywide housing shortfall means projects that can access CDLAC (California Debt Limit Allocation Committee) funds should be allowed to apply.

Opponents urged the council to pause the application process and hold a fuller hearing in committee. Several speakers, including environmental advocates and nearby residents, pressed the council on contamination and safety concerns. Patricia McPherson of the Grassroots Coalition and others cited Prop 65 chemicals and alleged undisclosed methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) seepage across parts of the Playa Vista site, and urged further testing and an SCIR (supplemental environmental review). Members of the public also argued that the approvals already given to various financing instruments constituted implicit subsidies and deserved closer legislative scrutiny.

The council's action was procedural: it schedules the required TEFRA hearing so CDLAC financing can proceed through the federal/state process. Councilmembers who spoke in favor emphasized the shortage of affordable housing and noted that the bond authority is statewide; they said denying one project will not create new affordable units elsewhere. Councilmembers who expressed reservations urged thorough environmental review and clear disclosure to bond investors and the public.

The record of public comment at the council included multiple health and environmental claims and several personal testimonies from would-be tenants and affordable-housing service providers. Supporters said the project's affordable units are intended to be permanent, not time-limited, and noted reported unit rents and income thresholds. Opponents asked the city attorney and staff for clarifications on environmental disclosures and potential legal liability for the city.

The TEFRA hearing scheduled Oct. 2 will be the next formal opportunity for extended public testimony and for staff to present the detailed financing and environmental disclosures that relate to any future council decision on municipal participation in bond issuance.

Ending: The council did not approve bond financing today; it only set the public hearing required under TEFRA. The financing decision would come later if the housing department proceeds, CDLAC makes an award and the city completes required hearings and environmental reviews.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 09/28/01","oneSentenceSummary","The Los Angeles City Council voted to set a TEFRA hearing for Oct. 2 on a proposed city application for state tax-exempt housing bonds for Playa Vista’s Fountain Park after extended public comment and debate over environmental and health concerns.","taxTitle","Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4025,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6613170,"Council confirms multiple commission appointments, including library and homeless services posts",123,8065000,8188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706&start=8065&end=8188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706/thumbnail_8065000.jpg","/articles/6613170/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-confirms-multiple-commission-appointments-including-library-and-homeless-services-posts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613170-dd6c96928dcaa3e2b69dd1bb8d1d2e9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776505381&Signature=B7I4buE4ZRcoz6JHwQLQalEpmistsPD30pg9vwozf0ETsvRNaE9WYVFIxCpZlXxZtm9NtCe1WkQac6TCMtYII3HdDURns0sDAV7adgYaXx3VITDzEHx7RAs0YoRRbdwq4qQjwInZPf8dIqXBQyHVBCEpWD8zPqaoobRbcAsdptiy7LCvU0P~clKtwDPMuKuXV4G~i6v~BcNqBiCTcsnGT4kYUzQtEreIULlP9EGWXMoSa0R-Na2iAbA7CE0EUtrv1hdPOW5nv2~AjOdwg9XefCTjFJZj9dAAOhgqPIM2~j5rR6lzXzs30HFX~LpERlqnT~pJ5erq4Exv5DOZwwDDCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council confirmed a series of appointments and reappointments to multiple city commissions in a largely unanimous roll-call pattern during the meeting.

Key confirmations included five appointments to the Board of Library Commissioners (items 1–5), each confirmed 12-0; the reappointment of Gaye Harwin to the Board of Pension Commissioners (item 6, 12-0); Thomas Mizzo to the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (item 7, 12-0); Joanne Garcia and Christian Kearns to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) (items 8–9, each 12-0); Christina Sanchez Camino to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (item 19, 12-0); Carolina Reyes to the Board of Zoo Commissioners (item 20, 12-0); Gabriel Sandoval to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority (item 21, 12-0); Dr. George Locke to the Martin Luther King Jr. General Hospital Authority (item 22, 12-0); and Maria De Engel to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (item 41, 12-0).

Council committee chairs noted that most of these matters were heard and recommended in committee. Several councilmembers spoke in support of nominees during floor introductions and emphasized the city’s need to staff commissions as part of routine governance. The vote counts were recorded on the clerk’s roll as either 12 ayes or 11 ayes for some items where one member was temporarily absent.

Ending: All listed appointments were confirmed by roll-call votes at the meeting; the confirmations advance the functioning of the city’s boards and authorities.

","The council confirmed a slate of commission appointments and reappointments across city boards, including the Board of Library Commissioners, LAHSA, pension and hospital authorities; votes were largely unanimous.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6613175,"Council receives El Salvador mayoral delegation; city symbolic vehicle transfer to support earthquake reconstruction",184,2460000,2644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706&start=2460&end=2644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706/thumbnail_2460000.jpg","/articles/6613175/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-receives-El-Salvador-mayoral-delegation-city-symbolic-vehicle-transfer-to-support-earthquake-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613175-d1f935d882236386778816778dc086f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776505381&Signature=gaQD6Wqc2mOY7GU~Uy3a3HeLBYz5KULwMcEpVEqFixuWRV4y~bM3RBvjKYkdXAGu82pyul2OBoyNIzw-mJ2ZhdmKgbLMTylz5ywTZdeyhozcWLlY9cl-tMiZKiZUC2~vriRXB6oJGtlRtWZ850G6x7RXZpCVsaQ92rz0hpqPN2OqwgjubaVHxnusEQRncTq1Z4GtWJPEl6iIUY5QLNbDXCyOGlizRd80HdZwh3iSu1RTF4pGE71ITFf7CVdU0HRA3xONEm1y1b940w0Fopr0lrD7t20WbMl1nnmg9J5K~hlJB6PsMUH6f6PaHW0Q32AW0uJOIhFhPp3APgAVFE2W9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A visiting delegation of Salvadoran mayors and representatives from the municipal association Comures addressed the City Council to thank Los Angeles for assistance following recent earthquakes in El Salvador and to accept documentation related to a municipal vehicle transfer.

Oscar Samuel Ortiz (Comures) told the council that Los Angeles’ support after the January earthquakes had been significant; council staff and councilmembers reported obtaining seven surplus vehicles to assist reconstruction efforts and completing title-transfer arrangements. Councilmember Nick Pacheco said the transfer had been processed and that ASOSAD (Association of Salvadorians in Los Angeles) would report back within two years on how the city’s contribution was used.

Council members presented certificates of welcome to the visiting mayors and exchanged remarks of solidarity. The city’s action at the meeting was symbolic and administrative: council staff completed the handoff of contract/exchange documentation and recognized the delegation in a ceremony on the council floor. No binding foreign-aid appropriation was made on the council floor during the session.

Ending: Councilmembers asked for follow-up reporting and for continued coordination with local Salvadoran organizations; ASOSAD was designated to receive the vehicle transfer documentation and expected to report back in two years on reconstruction outcomes.

","A delegation of mayors from El Salvador met the council and the city handed over documentation for seven surplus vehicles to be transferred for post-earthquake reconstruction; councilmembers said they expect a two-year report on the use of the vehicles.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6613180,"Council honors Aztec Fire Crew; crew leaders ask for seed funding to sustain youth program",95,79000,174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706&start=79&end=174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706/thumbnail_79000.jpg","/articles/6613180/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-honors-Aztec-Fire-Crew-crew-leaders-ask-for-seed-funding-to-sustain-youth-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613180-420195f5a8bdde9ff28dbc407cfc30ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1776505381&Signature=GQ7LJ1EUBz38A2mMS8r0cFmND2VU4mTnoz7NIjJjPRiA2t7qmbgGvONtJqh1TiBX8r8cq~2qYTEkjFXAEkePWeJ6aHUeB69lnqNlHvdd1CqA7vS~if5CkEANdHNa4Y6JYYHaC~IYBFyrM0I4qDBaxDTlo1uNAqxlCcXUCkkByugu315YM-MuN1aRZ~J96q-AWiklGXDLn7TkILIFLw0hj-j~hvOsdblVCt~dubOFyw8L8gAuk5-aC~W1feWSog6CIYrbEnwhNqxAqvyH8hz4c0r82a07mFzK~g9fswQv1-vgZ3cYYIVJ4-zk907~bIay6RufWw~E-Dl8gqAqhDoxyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council presented certificates of appreciation to members of the Aztec Fire Crew in recognition of the program’s wildfire suppression work and neighborhood hazard-reduction activities, and program leaders asked councilmembers to consider seed funding to sustain operations.

Councilmember Nick Pacheco introduced the Aztec Fire Crew and said the program provides training, employment and environmental stewardship opportunities for at-risk youth and adults across Los Angeles. Enrique Hurtado, executive director and trainer, told the council the crew provides both classroom and field training in fire suppression, trail maintenance, brush clearance and hazard reduction, and that members have assisted on assignments across several western states.

Don Fazer (Forest Service chief of fire and aviation management for Angeles National Forest) addressed the council in support of the program and described the crew as an important partnership between federal and local agencies. Crew members who have advanced into permanent Forest Service employment also spoke: Andres Gonzales described his route from the crew into a career as a wildland firefighter, and Iris Monge discussed the physical and emotional preparation required for assignments.

Hurtado asked the council for “seed monies” to keep the program operating; he said staff have been running the program out of pocket and cited past support from a fiscal sponsor and the Forest Service. Councilmembers who spoke afterward, including Councilmember Reyes, framed the program as a neighborhood priority and urged the council to consider funding that supports at-risk youth and firefighting training.

Ending: Program leaders told the council they would welcome city funding help and highlighted the Aztec Fire Crew’s partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and local nonprofit fiscal agents. No formal council appropriation or vote on funding was taken at the meeting.

","Members of the Aztec Fire Crew received certificates from the council for firefighting and community work; program leaders asked for seed money to cover operating costs and highlighted partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and local agencies.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6613185,"Council extends interim Department of Water and Power general manager contract through year end",89,887000,976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706&start=887&end=976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876479-0a546e7c8610bfb1c5a59af0ee558706/thumbnail_887000.jpg","/articles/6613185/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-extends-interim-Department-of-Water-and-Power-general-manager-contract-through-year-end","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613185-42c0ca841a21c2962da325c0a45c688f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776505381&Signature=YWUkUOgRQWQr~OHDjV3Gqku-MnLIaAHyFAaLsQn-ejtt85wMsPbfc~EY1-mfLP2EWB5nirtAlN47b7Ap10pbNEWORM8nxRZEsMcUXE6fDrq21VXNLAQB5pScGirdD8OnSE68iLBqv3A9WrraWt1Kq7kvWcKkkUoawiOYJY-HRwlVhMLNAjIoKMpGnRHnPZ0vope8~RFzfsIdSRLhMIUXu34oDUiSoakfytzNxil1AfTOvgkegpcSfzVvv44865NRrySj0XmHwbm5uK3x2BEpKi0jg2lP1mitZHB0vSLKhIdm5StFchwCt4VnticlQaWxyr2LaVRJrPqPwjWvc5VJVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council voted to extend the interim appointment of the Department of Water and Power's acting general manager through the end of the year to allow the mayor’s search process for a permanent chief to proceed.

Councilmember Ruth Galanter, reporting from committee, told colleagues the commission and mayor requested an extension so the utility can continue regular operations while a search firm completes its work. Councilmembers also pressed the interim manager on near-term operational questions, including the status of the department's position on the Mohave plant and other generation assets.

Interim general manager David Wiggs (as named in committee materials) addressed concerns about the Mojave plant settlement and said the department's recommendation would be to retain a substantial share rather than fully divesting; he described a recent board-approved settlement that would keep partial ownership and provide a path the department would bring back to council for review. Members also emphasized the need to revisit security and emergency response for water and power infrastructure in light of changed threat conditions.

The council voted to extend the interim contract; the roll call recorded 11 yes votes. Councilmembers said the extension would allow continuity of operations, accelerate a permanent search and let the commission present a formal recommendation by year end.

Ending: The extension keeps the interim manager in place through the end of 2001 while the mayor and the Board of Water and Power Commissioners continue the search for a permanent manager and bring detailed recommendations back to council.

","The City Council approved an extension for the interim general manager of LADWP to continue while the mayor's office searches for a permanent replacement; the council voiced concern about power-plant sales and infrastructure security.","actionData","errors"]

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