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Councilmember Goldberg described the project as a 69,000‑square‑foot building, roughly 45 feet tall and 200 feet long, sited at the Verdugo off‑ramp, and said that the city’s zoning loopholes allowed an unbroken façade up to the sidewalk. Planning staff representative Terry Speth said the recent zoning and height‑district changes would not have prevented that particular building, though the design guidelines adopted as part of the plan package in June could have given the city a stronger position in negotiations.

Councilmember Sekowsky said motions addressing Public Storage were on the Planning Commission agenda the next day and that both a zoning ordinance and a separate ordinance addressing siting and design standards would be forwarded to PLUM. Councilmembers urged expedited consideration to avoid similar projects elsewhere in the city.

No final council action was taken at the meeting on this item; councilmembers directed staff and committees to pursue ordinance and design changes and indicated the matter will proceed through the Planning Commission and PLUM.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 01/26/00","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmembers discussed loopholes that allowed a large by‑right self‑storage building in Eagle Rock; planning and design guidelines were cited and planning commission items scheduled.","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},6526109,"Council approves $60,000 settlement on disputed claim after business closed",799,3720000,4519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988&start=3720&end=4519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988/thumbnail_3720000.jpg","/articles/6526109/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-60000-settlement-on-disputed-claim-after-business-closed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526109-439ca9ead36e5e8122d48c142f732127/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198950&Signature=XPK0dZ29VRoLyljaKws1IyItxe3jjusVCoqH0sy7KY10Ujrtk7bDyZdkRLnkvOWPscYk4THZXW8oF4lsLb90wCw7F1P8Qjt0yHu4AhwoqLjkJUfS-u9e~3PKnws4e~yg4DgA7Ql0KyfTlkLwV1P5aIN9TAfgrMS6b8eLJqiwF3d6zu74i29fR76xOt25og8bTZoXxhksbK5lmIiV4IvmkUl84ddN7PPTAtG8sAiTBAL0x1E20hvNKoIctqZ6jkCr1H0~SyUJIxcmuh7btwMudfFhYLK0smqBVwFidms9u4et4z-W71noqWXflcx5ohwHYOB7KGaR4PA0cOqCFQiMJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council approved a settlement under agenda item 16 that reduced an original $177,000 claim to a lower recoverable amount, recorded on the meeting record as $60,000.

Councilmember Goldberg asked for explanation about the reduction from $177,000 to $60,000. The city attorney's office replied that the business in question was out of business and the negotiated settlement amount reflected recoverable amounts available to the city. The clerk then called the roll and the vote on item 16 was recorded as \"15 ayes,\" and the council approved the settlement.

The council instructed staff to send the item forthwith (immediate processing). No additional findings or conditions were recorded in the public discussion beyond the settlement amount and the explanation that the business was not operating, which limited recovery options.","Under item 16 the council approved a reduced settlement amount after city staff said the claimant's business was no longer operating; the motion passed unanimously on the roll call.",{"_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},6526114,"City approves DWP reliability contracts item; staff say measure aimed at grid reliability and debt reduction plan",408,4022000,4430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988&start=4022&end=4430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988/thumbnail_4022000.jpg","/articles/6526114/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-approves-DWP-reliability-contracts-item-staff-say-measure-aimed-at-grid-reliability-and-debt-reduction-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526114-ea7d23bb0810c81c7cd9a1501e185f5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198950&Signature=oXglbGfwIUiSCrjiU5U-PvvJzLG8MD9qJd5x7JO~nGqdx50nTYCByKSpbJY77wtPz5rehvd7GNh6C975LsgCq5YKj7SNOzqVnSRxFKYSo4xEpLKoaLTmvGKBbu~QdnrO7vdwDn3s10lfNgAgYjEnCLnb6LRS5EgKjvng7WoLkJ3jeAgFfM-v5pVI2L1PlI4ruPzxYo7Yr~fVIj01WbmLzkNM-Q7U6AvLNLWDaiWh10J0TRHYnbrrY9Y~st3et0d9tt9XI3mxbm6uVjNuAEUVjjr6ppPElW9Qtyv-hCJ8j7~Vb7S5zsX9TTkc~DJXcDEwkllWc7FFUgIPQVmv~djtrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council approved an item from the Department of Water and Power (DWP) related to reliability contracts and the utility's financial strategy. DWP representatives said the action addresses contractual relationships needed to protect grid reliability amid broader market changes.

Wendy Yancey of the Department of Water and Power opened the presentation and said the item pertained to reliability contracts for the grid. Penny Staros, manager of regulatory affairs at DWP, explained California's electricity market changes and said investor‑owned utilities' restructuring required the city utility to update contractual arrangements: \"The investor owned utilities have changed, but Los Angeles, we have not changed. And the contracts that we had in place with, for example, Edison, those are null and void, and we're having to get into new agreements.\" Staros said the item before council related to reliability arrangements and not a wholesale move to deregulate the DWP.

Councilmember Holden raised ratepayer concerns and questioned stranded‑debt impacts. DWP officials described the utility's generation‑related financed debt historically referenced as about $4,000,000,000 and said the city had paid down a substantial portion, with an updated figure discussed in the chamber of approximately $2.4 billion remaining. DWP staff said the department's goal—stated during the presentation—was to be free of generation debt by 2003, to position the utility for competitive conditions in the marketplace.

Councilmember Galanter and others emphasized the goal of protecting reliable service for residents and said the item would have a generally positive financial effect on reliability and operations if implemented. After discussion and questions from councilmembers about stranded debt and reliability, the clerk recorded the vote as \"15 ayes,\" and the council approved the item.","The City Council approved an item from the Department of Water and Power about reliability contracts and long‑term debt strategy; DWP officials discussed stranded‑debt figures and said the item does not itself implement deregulation.",{"_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},6526119,"Council denies liquor license application after neighborhood testimony",256,1597000,1853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988&start=1597&end=1853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988/thumbnail_1597000.jpg","/articles/6526119/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-denies-liquor-license-application-after-neighborhood-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526119-8f825069568c1e16fc4776d0398af345/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198950&Signature=agSGgy-IxrrXsOq6fRjxvwX8ovX~O2bIrIfpLBlfw4lDKP~uPuHs98~vIvhGAihhiKyf8loNx5TLiHfAGiOVcSGk2sV0-AxYfvYyFffOUL~hLYMOxNQS4TWsn8DJyddo5PIGZA2Jlm4xbAhLkgpo2h8aAjmkYtW~00alGLlb3o7B~PHpi~e7qtHs-LzTwfWNf9Aiyq1RAZdCXTqJqmm60OG3-8jFI9qxROqa3-GufhJeJ91JAK1QvDMtLvJJwwrxARmu5uQWU1NFfbdGNV9FCJIugqnSP1kXWkPwrfUdFkiTKejujzjia02bDc4PptyBg8xWMajVa9t1uESP6BSFpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council voted to deny a liquor license application for a neighborhood site after multiple residents and local clergy described repeated crime and nuisance problems at a nearby store.

Reverend Grady Martin told the council he spoke on behalf of his community and his business and asked for denial, saying his wife had been attacked twice in front of the existing establishment and that the store contributed to a \"very filthy\" environment. A second speaker, who identified himself as representing a nearby school and church, noted 225 students attend the nearby school and urged denial to protect children and families.

Councilmember Wax moved denial of the application, citing the site's history of problems and expressing a desire to keep the vacancy closed for a wholesomer tenant that would complement the area. The motion to deny was put to roll call; the clerk recorded \"14 ayes,\" and the council approved the denial.

Police department staff and an ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) representative were present in the chamber and had been part of the public‑hearing process, according to council proceedings. Speakers referenced roughly a dozen liquor licenses in the immediate area and asked the council not to add another license.

The council did not adopt written findings on the record beyond the vote tally transcribed; the decision was made based on the public hearing and councilmember motioning and was recorded as approved.","Following public testimony from nearby residents and clergy, the Los Angeles City Council voted to deny a liquor license application for a site in Arleta/Panorama City (item 7).",{"_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},6526125,"Council rescinds Greek Theatre extension, orders Recreation and Parks to seek competitive bids",1631,2021000,3652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988&start=2021&end=3652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805261-07f7ab45592101650dc87b64fdf5b988/thumbnail_2021000.jpg","/articles/6526125/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-rescinds-Greek-Theatre-extension-orders-Recreation-and-Parks-to-seek-competitive-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526125-8e94f4b5bf73e1469291c111aff8bb11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198950&Signature=WmZuVTuBqQltikj50EauhbHC8gtzgvj-8uGPxbNz5E7ZLJS3SirAt6PtpFLFpUiNkCrsEmM2wr8E7~l6Xje4BMyNssapNr0Dw8q~CasmC4UuFB~AOTo1rVWMut-kou1lJvXyZwbVuSIHBqJthtkzXF0BcTtja4~20f8mBBon7t-ZkAaE92DAyqRfyDrRn0BwAG6Sb4VfiHK6V7crgK~G2fET4qUfGxNTOLhKipWozmQbh8PEFllBrMFdLGcu~7Qr8olYrCStEvDeiQf3TG0iVtK1BEckA1prZ~o8z6pouzz~R7D4zMXQ3xkF9rWSYVN-ipAm49gZ6kbDo0eb2ALVrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council voted to rescind a five‑year lease extension for the Greek Theatre and directed the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to initiate a competitive request‑for‑proposals (RFP) process.The action was taken under agenda item 34 after extended public and council debate about litigation, petition signatures and the integrity of the procurement process.

Councilmember Wax, who moved the rescission and RFP direction, argued the council should not delay and should avoid additional expense to taxpayers, saying, \"The voters have spoken, and we will rescind this and go out to competitive bid.\" City Attorney Walters advised the council it had two clear options because a petition had qualified for the ballot: \"You can either place it on the ballot because there are the qualified number of signatures ... or you can rescind the contract.\" Walters also said there was no court order then barring council action.

Councilmembers who supported rescission cited procedural irregularities and widespread public opposition. Councilmember Feuer said the public interest required rescinding the prior council action and proceeding to RFP so the city could get the best price through competition. Councilmember Goldberg said she wanted to hear legal ramifications in closed session first but later supported the public action after legal issues were summarized.

Opponents warned the decision could set a precedent allowing referendum petitions to overturn council decisions routinely. Councilmember Holden said repeatedly that yielding to petitions could undermine the council's ability to make independent decisions and that it could deter future projects.

City staff and the city attorney explained the litigation posture: petition circulators and petition validity were being contested in court, and the party that had been awarded the extension (the Nederlander organization) had filed a writ petition challenging the referendum process. The city attorney said the petition challengers alleged grounds including deception by petition circulators and that the matter might not be subject to referendum. Walters also said the city faced a possible damages claim if the council rescinded the contract and a court later found rescission caused compensable harm.

After votes to close debate on procedural motions, the council voted on the motion labeled \"34 b\" to rescind and to ask Rec and Parks to proceed to bid. The clerk tabulated the vote as 14 ayes. The council also adopted other related procedural motions necessary to carry out the board's instructions.

The council did not make findings about the underlying merits of any single proposer during the public discussion; the adopted action instructs the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to proceed with a competitive selection process. The council record includes discussion that the RFP text and implementation would be prepared by Rec and Parks staff and return as required by departmental procedures.

What happens next: the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners and departmental staff were asked to prepare the RFP and to proceed with the procurement. Any subsequent litigation over the referendum or contract award could continue independently in court.","The Los Angeles City Council voted to rescind the five‑year lease extension for the Greek Theatre and asked the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to begin a request‑for‑proposals process; vote recorded on item 34.","actionData","errors"]

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