City Council meeting summary

14-1635-S13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing an ordinance clarifying that the City's Zoning Code, as it existed prior to the enactment of the Home Sharing Ordinance, that prohibited all short term rentals in the City since at least 1992. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Blumenfield): REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, to prepare an Ordinance clarifying that the City's Zoning Code, as it existed prior to the enactment of the Home Sharing Ordinance, prohibited all short term rentals in the City since at least 1992; and, clarifying that the decision in People v. Venice Suites was based on an erroneous understanding of the City's Zoning Code. 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

24-1463 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed amendment to a contract with Playpower, Inc. for as-needed playground and water play equipment with related accessories and services. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)

24-1464 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed agreement with the Los Angeles Petanque Club for the non-exclusive use of the Petanque courts at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center located at 2551 Motor Avenue. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)

24-1465 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed amendment to a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. for as-needed outdoor fitness equipment with related accessories and services. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)

24-1462 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed amendment to a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. for as-needed playground and water play equipment with related accessories and services. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)

24-1454 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed amendment to a contract with BCI Burke Company, LLC for as-needed purchase and installation of playground and sport/recreation equipment, site amenities, shade, tiles and tile surfacing, turf and tiles, delivery and related products and services. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)

24-1200-S71 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Yolanda DeLaTorre to the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Yolanda DeLaTorre to the Board of Harbor Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Yolanda DeLaTorre will fill the vacancy created by Michael Muñoz. Appointee currently resides in Council District 15. (Current Composition: M=4; F=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 19, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025) (Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

24-1384 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the term of the contract with Graffiti Control Systems for specialty graffiti removal services for an additional two years. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Lee): DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to extend the term of City Contract No. C-139819 with Graffiti Control Systems for specialty graffiti removal services for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026. 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

16-0005-S426 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1474 West Ridge Way (Case No. 787145), Assessor I.D. No. 5405-008-008, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1474 West Ridge Way (Case No. 787145), Assessor I.D. No. 5405-008-008, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S1 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 10618 South Wilmington Avenue (Case No. 846322), Assessor I.D. No. 6066-002-019, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 10618 South Wilmington Avenue (Case No. 846322), Assessor I.D. No. 6066-002-019, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S2 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2506 East Folsom Street (Case No. 231366), Assessor I.D. No. 5177-029-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2506 East Folsom Street (Case No. 231366), Assessor I.D. No. 5177-029-002, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S3 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 11856 West Venice Boulevard (Case No. 801449), Assessor I.D. No. 4214-017-033, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 11856 West Venice Boulevard (Case No. 801449), Assessor I.D. No. 4214-017-033, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S4 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2189 West 28th Street (Case No. 805646), Assessor I.D. No. 5052-029-013 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2189 West 28th Street (Case No. 805646), Assessor I.D. No. 5052-029-013, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S5 CD 9 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 1042 East 43rd Street (Case Nos. 842576 and 842577), Assessor I.D. No. 5115-015-004, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 1042 East 43rd Street (Case Nos. 842576 and 842577), Assessor I.D. No. 5115-015-004, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S6 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1145 West 85th Street (Case No. 798254), Assessor I.D. No. 6033-014-024 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1145 West 85th Street (Case No. 798254), Assessor I.D. No. 6033-014-024, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S7 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2106 South Bentley Avenue (Case No. 823145), Assessor I.D. No. 4322-018-024 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2106 South Bentley Avenue (Case No. 823145), Assessor I.D. No. 4322-018-024, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

25-0005-S8 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1845 West 12th Street (Case No. 684757), Assessor I.D. No. 5136-021-005 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1845 West 12th Street (Case No. 684757), Assessor I.D. No. 5136-021-005, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1433 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a proposed Personal Services Contract with Crown Castle Fiber LLC (Crown Castle Fiber) for the provision of Citywide data communication and network services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency, or designee, to execute a Personal Services Contract with Crown Castle Fiber for the provision of Citywide data communication and network services with a total expenditure authority up to $24,000,000 and a term effective from the date of execution through June 30, 2025 with an additional three one-year extension options, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the proposed contract is available in ITA’s Communication Services Account as part of the funding approved for Citywide telecommunications services in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation contained in the October 28, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council File, is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as contract expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds made by the City for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025) (Government Operations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

14-0806 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a contract amendment with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for general banking services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a 10th Amendment to Contract No. C-114826 with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. extending the term of the agreement for two years, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, subject to review of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund for the proposed amendment as funding is provided by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s proprietary account. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that on-going revenues will be used to fund these on-going expenses including the use of proprietary funds and special funds as appropriate. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025) [Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5(b)2]

16-0358-S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a contract amendment between the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to provide law enforcement services for the transit system's infrastructure, bus, rail lines and ridership. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to execute the Ninth Amendment to Contract No. C-129255 with the LACMTA that extends the term by one year to cover the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and increases the contract budget by $113,911,878.33 from $616,910,858.14 to $730,822,736.47. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, as necessary, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports approval of the recommended actions will authorize the LAPD to execute the Ninth Amendment to Contract No. C-129255 with the LACMTA to extend the term by one year through June 30, 2025, and increase the contract budget by $113.9 million, from $616,910,858.14 to $730,822,736.47. All other terms remain the same. Reimbursement for services provided will be deposited into Revenue Source Code No. 4603, Service to LACMTA. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommended actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that the City will be reimbursed for services provided, based on the full cost of operations. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025) [Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5(b)2]

24-1555 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF ENGINEERING (BOE) relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position from the Civil Service for the BOE pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position from the Civil Service for the BOE pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOE. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committe waved consideration of the above item) (Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2024)

25-0032 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 81342, located at 137-141 North Rampart Boulevard, southerly of Council Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 81342, located at 137-141 North Rampart Boulevard, southerly of Council Street, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-147006) Owner: Urban Cities Development Inc.; Surveyor: Brandon Hahn Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1466 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss pending litigation and settlement proposal for the case entitled Oil Ordinance Litigation: Warren E&P, Inc., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP00060 (Lead Case) . (This matter arises from four related lawsuits filed by various oil operators, lobbying groups, and petroleum royalty owners challenge the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 187709, amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.03, 12.20, 12.23, 12.24, and 13.01 to prohibit new oil and gas extraction and make existing oil extraction activities a nonconforming use in all zones.)