City Council meeting summary

16-0529-S1 EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Park Fee Ordinance revision amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update the method used to make annual adjustments to applicable park fees. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE that the adoption of the draft Ordinance does not constitue a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b), in that the action relates merely to administrative and organizational matters and the setting of policy and procedures that do not result in any direct or indirect change to the physical environment. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 22, 2024, amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the LAMC to update the method used to make annual adjustments to applicable park fees. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Scheduled pursuant to Government Code Sections 66018 and 6062a) (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of this matter)

24-1200-S73 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2027. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 27, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 24, 2025)

24-1284 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT REPORT relative to the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP) - Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After-School Enrichment and Supervision Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to accept and receive JJCPA grant funding for the After School Enrichment and Supervision Program in the approximate amount of $660,000 (Grant) from the County of Los Angeles Probation Department (County) to provide youth services through the RAP's Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) Parks YEIP for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at selected recreation facilities. (Budget and Finance Report to be submitted in Council.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that the JJCPA Grant is administered on a reimbursement basis from the County to allow the RAP the ability to negotiate services in a timely manner. Acceptance of this Grant has no fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund, as all funding is being provided by the County, at no cost to the RAP, for the benefit of participating youth and teens from various communities throughout Los Angeles. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0007-S1 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name Jim Nantz on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name Jim Nantz at 7076 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-1448-S1 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the airspace at corners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (VAC-E1401457). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 2, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the proceedings to vacate the airspace (elevation of 401’9” to 471’9”) at corners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

19-0644 CD 14 MOTION (JURADO - RAMAN) relative to funding for the lease costs of the ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14), from December 2024 through March 2025. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE up to $67,876.04 of Additional Homeless Services - CD 14 funds to support the lease costs of the Refresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in CD 14, from December 2024 through March 2025. APPROPRIATE up to $67,876.04 from Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000628, Additional Homeless Services - CD 14, to Fund No. 100/63, Account No. 000027, A Bridge Home Leasing, for the lease costs of the ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in CD 14. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this Motion, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

25-0041 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to the transfer of funds to the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to front-fund costs associated with the Northeast San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan in Council District Seven (CD 7). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to a newly created account within the Engineering Special Service Fund No. 682/50, Account No. TBD, to be titled "San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan". DIRECT the BOE, upon receipt of reimbursement grant funds from the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, to deposit said BOE funds directly into the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects - Services), as agreed upon between the BOE and CD 7. AUTHORIZE the BOE to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

25-0042 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - LEE) relative to funding for Fire Station 11 equipment and facility upgrades or improvements in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to allocate and appropriate $71,000 in the CD 1 Real Property Trust Fund No. 683 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, to fund $71,000 to Fire Station 11 that is in need of equipment and facility upgrades or improvements. DIRECT the LAFD to work with CD 1 and Fire Station 11 to finalize the list of equipment and facility upgrades or improvements. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

25-0006-S33 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – PARK – BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the "Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee," to include oversight of state and federal aid related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy related to the City's recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires. Recommendation for Council action: ESTABLISH the “Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee,” with the responsibilities to include oversight of state and federal aid related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy, including possible changes of local law and recommendations for possible state and federal legislation related to the City's recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of this matter)

25-0006-S18 DISCUSSION ONLY Motion (Park – Yaroslavsky – McOsker) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer to report in 15 days regarding the estimated short-term and long-term impacts of this month’s fires on the City’s budget; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Scheduled pursuant to Council action of January 14, 2025)

25-0006-S40 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), (e)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Grigsby v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV00832. (This matter involves a complaint for inverse condemnation regarding the City’s alleged liability regarding damage relating to the Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, 2025.)