City Council meeting summary

23-0900-S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.​ (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on November 8, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on October 29, 2024 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 776 810, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 19, 2024.) (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2024)

24-0160-S50 CD 12 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 10210 North Encino Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10210 North Encino Avenue. (Lien: $2,652.30) (Continued from Council meeting of September 24, 2024)

24-0480 CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 3762 Normandie Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activities. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Declare the property located at 3762 Normandie Avenue (APN 5040012029) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activities. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 3762 Normandie Avenue. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council Meeting of July 30, 2024)

24-1096 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of the northeast edge of O’Farrell Street and Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro as “Mexican Hollywood Square." Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hernandez): DESIGNATE the intersection of the northeast edge of O’Farrell Street and Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro as “Mexican Hollywood Square." DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-1178 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying funding to resume illegal dumping investigations. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee -Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), City Administrative Officer (CAO), and any other necessary departments, to report to Council on position authorities and identify funding for the BOS Watershed Protection Division to resume illegal dumping investigations. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-1198 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Assistant General Manager Water and Power (Class Code 0151) position for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b), for the role of Director of Emergency Management. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant General Manager Water and Power (Class Code 0151) position for the LADWP from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b), for the role of Director of Emergency Management. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)

24-1199 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one position of Assistant General Manager Water and Power (Class Code 0151) position for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b), for the role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one position of Assistant General Manager Water and Power (Class Code 0151) position for the LADWP from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b), for the role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)

24-1201 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Financial Management Specialist (Class Code 9198) position for the Controller from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Financial Management Specialist (Class Code 9198) position for the Controller from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 1, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)

24-1145 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON – PADILLA) relative to filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with the City Attorney, to file a formal complaint with the CPUC regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council in 60 days with recommendations on pursuing legal action against Union Pacific Railroad, including prosecution as detailed under Chapter 11, Part 1, Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, for violating CPUC General Order 135 and any other laws that it deems applicable. INSTRUCT the BOE to conduct an outreach process with stakeholders to gather additional information for the City’s formal complaint to the CPUC. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)