25-0436 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes on 5300 Beethoven Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10309. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the dedication of an easement for street purposes on 5300 North Beethoven (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the March 5, 2025 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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25-0344 CD 6 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating a Vision Plan for Sheldon Skatepark to create a cohesive, community-driven design that enhances safety, connectivity, and recreational opportunities as it builds out the new roller-derby section for Phase II, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Padilla – Jurado): DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in coordination with the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and with input from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), to initiate a Vision Plan for Sheldon Skatepark to create a cohesive, community-driven design that enhances safety, connectivity, and recreational opportunities as it builds out the new roller-derby section for Phase II. INSTRUCT the BOE and RAP, with input from local skating groups, the larger community, and Council District Six, to develop a plan that includes, but is not limited to: A cohesive and holistic park layout that unifies the skatepark, roller derby area, and LADWP trail as one continuous green space. Improved landscaping with drought-tolerant, shade-providing trees and vibrant native California plants that bloom year-round. Elimination of underutilized or “dead” spaces to maximize recreational and community use. Clear, accessible pathways, lighting, and entry points that connect seamlessly to the LADWP trail without forcing park users to exit and re-enter. Expanded seating and shaded areas, including gazebos, benches, and gathering spots. A community center with flexible space for meetings, park operations, programming, and community engagement to improve safety and reduce vandalism. A balanced mix of active and passive recreation opportunities, integrating the existing park footprint with Proposition K Phase II improvements and accommodating future phases. Reduced excessive fencing, paired with safe, accessible parking areas. A phased implementation strategy that bridges the gap between current and future Proposition K phases. Long-term strategies for programming, community activation, and ongoing maintenance in partnership with the RAP. INSTRUCT the BOE, with assistance from the RAP and LADWP, to provide a cost estimate and timeline within 30 days for the completion of the Vision Plan, with the goal of finalizing the plan by 2027. INSTRUCT the RAP to incorporate the City’s park naming policy into the Vision Plan process to ensure that the community has an opportunity to provide input on any potential naming or renaming considerations. 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
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25-0343 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Department of Animal Services to produce a report detailing the current kennel cleaning procedures, including frequency, protocols, and any standard set forth by the City of Los Angeles, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Jurado): DIRECT the Department of Animal Services to: Produce a comprehensive report in 30 days detailing the current kennel cleaning procedures, including frequency, protocols, and any standard set forth by the City of Los Angeles. This report should also include any identified areas for improvement or additional resources required to meet the highest standards of cleanliness and animal care. Report on staffing levels assigned to kennel maintenance and whether there is a plan to establish labor standards for kennel cleaning – such as a defined and sustainable ratio of staff to kennels, modeled after room quotas in the hospitality industry – and if no such plan exists, to evaluate the feasibility of developing and implementing such standards. 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
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24-0804 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility and implementation of a requirement to microchip all dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the Department of Animal Services (DAS), in collaboration with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Personnel Department, to report to Council with a proposed one-year pilot program to expand microchip education, administration, and implantation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DAS. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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25-0264 CD 12 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the properties located at 9129, 9143, and 9145 North De Soto Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2023-6313-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 21, 2024, effectuating a Zone Change from MR2-1 and P-1 to (T)(Q)C2-1 across the entire property; for the construction, use, and maintenance of four self-storage buildings (one four-story building and three one-story buildings) totaling approximately 108,248 square feet of floor area and one onsite caretaker's dwelling unit; the project will have a maximum height of 51 feet, three inches, and 21 parking spaces. The proposed hours of operation for the self-storage use are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily; for the properties located at 9129, 9143, and 9145 North De Soto Avenue, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 F: ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: Matt Huss, 9143 De Soto Investments, LLC Representative: Sara Houghton, three6ixty Case No. CPC-2023-6312-ZC-CU-SPR Environmental No. ENV-2023-6313-MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 9, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 6, 2025)
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25-0179 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to the inclusion of William Mellenthin Birdhouse Apartments, located at 5922 - 5930 North Buffalo Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of William Mellenthin Birdhouse Apartments, located at 5922 - 5930 North Buffalo Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Frank Richter Owner: Roozbeh T. Alizadeh and Maryam Zavareh Case No. CHC-2024-6156-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-6157-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 7, 2025)
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19-1356 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the execution of contract amendments with eight contractors to provide on-call historic preservation studies, surveys, and related services to the Department of City Planning (DCP). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, DCP, or designee, to: Execute first contract amendments to provide on-call historic preservation studies, surveys, and related services; in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendments included in Attachment B of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 11, 2025, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term by 36 months from January 2, 2025 through January 1, 2028; and, increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.82 million from $1.38 million to $3.2 million with the following seven consultants: ASM Affiliates, Inc. Chattel, Inc. Environmental Science Associates Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc. Historic Resources Group Page & Turnbull Rincon Consultants, Inc. Execute a second contract amendment with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. to provide on-call historic preservation studies, surveys, and related services; in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included in Attachment B of the CAO report dated March 11, 2025, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term by 36 months from January 2, 2025 through January 1, 2028; and, increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.82 million from $1.38 million to $3.2 million. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the contracts will be provided by existing budget appropriations for this purpose. In addition, the contracts include a funding clause limiting the City’s obligation to make any payments unless the City shall have first made an appropriation of funds. There is no additional General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies as expenditures will be limited to the use of funds budgeted for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 23, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 23, 2025)
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24-1128 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to providing options for property owners to be subjected to accountability measures regarding inactive construction sites; options to enhance development requirements; feasibility and proposed implementation of a requirement for a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) No Trespass Authorization; options for methods for the LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to notify the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) when there are multiple calls for service to an active or inactive construction site; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the LADBS to create a new category for reporting violations on the department’s website, categorized as sites in prolonged pre-development or under construction and potentially inactive construction sites, to aid the department’s investigation and enforcement efforts. INSTRUCT the LADBS to report to Council on the feasibility and necessary steps to mandate site security and explore opportunities to hold owners financially accountable for negative externalities to the local community, including but not limited to insurance bonds the City can leverage to fund the demolition of incomplete pre-development and construction sites causing a nuisance, as well as identifying any other potential improvements to the City’s current system. INSTRUCT the LADBS and LAPD to report to Council on a process for requiring the Trespass Arrest Authorization (Form 03.21.01) as a mandatory requirement for building permits to obtain extensions of time for permits, including the clearances necessary to effectuate this requirement. INSTRUCT the LADBS, in consultation with the LAPD and LAFD, to develop an interdepartmental reporting system or process for identifying prolonged pre-development sites and inactive construction sites that pose a nuisance to the community. INSTRUCT the LADBS to develop a process, in coordination with DCP and the respective Council Office, to proactively contact the owners, applicants and developers of nuisance sites in prolonged pre-development or development, with the goal of expediting the completion of their planning and permitting processes and/or construction. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADBS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council
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11-1813-S14 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the collection of rail spur fees from Rancho LPG. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker - Raman): REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and City Attorney to evaluate whether the City collects rail spur fees from Rancho LPG, the operator of the rail line permitted under Revocable Permit No. 10-05. This evaluation should include a review of the historical context of the spur track, encompassing the 1974 revocable permit, the Alameda Corridor transaction, and the 2011 Rancho Permit, to determine if the existing terms of the permit allow or require the collection of rail spur fees. If fees are not collected, the evaluation should include a plan to establish a collection plan. REQUEST the POLA and City Attorney to report to Council with the results of their rail spur fee evaluation, including any recommended amendments or policies related to the Rancho LPG Revocable Permit, and an evaluation of the collection of rail spur fees across the complete rail system within the City’s jurisdiction. 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
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25-0002-S12 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on a Supplemental Appropriation for disaster funding to support recovery from the January 2025 wildfires and including it in the 2025-26 Federal Legislative Program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park - Nazarian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for a Supplemental Appropriation for disaster funding to support recovery from the January 2025 wildfires as outlined in the Governor's letter to Congressional leadership seeking $39.7 billion in funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA). The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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25-0002-S21 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on Assembly Bill (AB) 238 (Harabedian) which would provide mortgage forbearance to victims of Southern California's recent wildfires that experienced affirmed financial hardship due to those fires. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park - Lee), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 238 (Harabedian) which would provide mortgage forbearance to victims of Southern California's recent wildfires that experienced affirmed financial hardship due to those fires. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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25-0002-S18 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on legislation and/or administrative action which would weaken the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's hazardous waste disposal rules. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee - Padilla), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program OPPOSITION to legislation and/or administrative action which would weaken the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's hazardous waste disposal rules, potentially allowing municipal landfill to accept contaminated oil from heavily polluted areas, thereby affecting the health and welfare of the public and the environment. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council
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25-0002-S7 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on legislation or administrative action that would name a terminal at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico, as Terminal 21 Roberto Clemente. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for any legislation or administrative action that would name a terminal at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico, as Terminal 21 Roberto Clemente. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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25-0002-S6 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on Assembly Bill (AB) 468 (Gabriel), which would strengthen the penalties for impersonating first responders during a state of emergency. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rodriguez, et al. - Padilla), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 468 (Gabriel), which would enact legislation that would strengthen the penalties for impersonating first responders and looting during a state of emergency. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council
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22-1196-S1 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report on Inflation – Adjusted Redistricting Commission Budgets. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the CLA report dated October 16, 2023, attached to the Council file, regarding Inflation – Adjusted Redistricting Commission Budgets, inasmuch as said CLA report was provided for informational purposes only. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
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23-0550-S2 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to a Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5620 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Board Resolution No. 28110, covering design and construction services for the Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement Program Project at the Los Angeles International Airport. (Trade, Travel and Tourism 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 - MAY 26, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 23, 2025)
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25-0313 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing red curbs and “No Stopping Anytime” signage along both sides of Inglewood Boulevard, beneath the California State Route (SR) 90 overpass and up to the creek channel, between Bray Street and Hammack Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park – Blumenfield): RESOLVE to: INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507(a) and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69, to install red curbs and “No Stopping Anytime” signage along both sides of Inglewood Boulevard, beneath the SR 90 overpass and up to the creek channel, between Bray Street and Hammack Street. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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.
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24-0332 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the Residential Speed Hump Program methodology. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Residential Speed Hump Program equity-focused criteria to identify and prioritize neighborhood locations to install speed humps. INSTRUCT the LADOT, in coordination with local Council Offices, to utilize LADOT’s preliminary indicators for residential speed hump prioritizations, to identify eligible streets for speed humps with consideration given to segments along the neighborhood enhanced network. DIRECT the LADOT to report to Council in 120 days with a ranked list of corridors for the 2025 Residential Speed Hump Program based on an equity-focused methodology. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund with this action. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For if Amended: North Westwood Neighborhood Council
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24-0600-S109 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designing and installing speed humps and/or speed tables for streets on the Neighborhood Network, in conjunction with resurfacing activities. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with assistance from the Bureau of Street Services, to report to the Transportation Committee on the costs and benefits of proactively designing speed humps and/or speed tables for streets on the Neighborhood Network, and installing speed humps/tables in conjunction with resurfacing activities. 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.
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25-0008-S5 CD 15 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along the west side of Western Avenue, from 150 feet south of 236th Street to 238th Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker - Hutt): RESOLVE to: PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the west side of Western Avenue, from 150 feet south of 236th Street to 238th Street. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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.
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13-0197-S17 CD 3 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan Five-Year Status Report for the period between December 25, 2018 and December 25, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan Five-Year Status Report for the period between December 25, 2018 and December 25, 2023, pursuant to Section 10.4.2 of the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan; and ensure that the City’s implementation of the Plan complies with its requirements and stated intents, as recommended in the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) report dated February 6, 2024, which includes a detailed overview and responses, attached to the Council file. Case No. CPC-2008-3470-SP-GPA-ZC-SUD-BL Environmental No. ENV-2008-3471-EIR; SCH No. 1990011055 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-1570 CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 504 West Avenue 44. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous waste site, or historical resources applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Sarah Ramage, Frontenac Avenue Safety Coalition, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the ELAAPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new two-story single family-dwelling measuring approximately 3,731 square feet with a 393 square foot covered garage on an 8,696.8 square foot vacant lot that is located within the Mount Washington-Glassell Park Specific Plan area; for the property located at 504 West Avenue 44. Applicant: Bert Youn & Miyoug Kim Representative: Stayner Architects, Christian Stayner Case No. ZA-2022-7295-ZAA-ZAD-SPP-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2022-7296-CE-1A Related Case: ZA-2022-7295-ZAA-ZAD-SPP-HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: The ELAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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25-0209 CD 13 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the properties located at 6266 - 6290 Sunset Boulevard; 1460 – 1480 Vine Street; and 6251 - 6267 Leland Way. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.2, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the SB 375 SCEA, No. ENV-2021-10589-SCEA, and all comments received, [after imposition of all mitigation measures, if applicable] there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) held a hearing on and adopted the SCEA on December 12, 2024 pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2(b); FIND that the Project is a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155 and the Project has incorporated all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in prior Environmental Impact Report(s) (EIR), including the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) SCAG’s 2016-240 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy EIR, State Clearinghouse No. 2015031035; FIND all potentially significant effects required to be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed in the SCEA; FIND with respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study for the SCEA, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of insignificance or those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency; FIND that the SCEA reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the Project; and, ADOPT the SCEA and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the SCEA. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the LACPC as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Hayley Uno, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in 1) approving pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.1, a Main Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing of a full-line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption for restaurants and/or retail establishments totaling 16,680 square feet of ground floor area; and, 2) approving pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, a Site Plan Review, for a project that results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units and/or guest rooms; and, 3) approving pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25, an On-Menu Incentive to permit averaging of Floor Area Ratio and density over two zones and to permit vehicular access from a less restrictive zone to a more restrictive zone; for the demolition of four commercial buildings and one vacant duplex and the construction of a new 201,134 square-foot, eight-story mixed-use building consisting of 170 new residential units with 26 units set aside for Very Low Income Households, and an additional eight units set aside for Low Income Households; the proposed building will contain 16,680 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, additionally, the project proposed to retain the existing 19-story tower located at the corner of Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard and a two-story commercial building (Morgan Camera Shop building); the project would provide a total 284 new parking spaces within two screened above grade parking levels and two subterranean levels and 24,997 square feet of open space; for the properties located at 6266 - 6290 Sunset Boulevard; 1460 – 1480 Vine Street; and 6251 - 6267 Leland Way, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: David Powers, SRG Development, L.P. Representative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP Case No. CPC-2021-10588-DB-MCUP-SPR-VHCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2021-10589-SCEA Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 16, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 16, 2025)
25-0209
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25-0292 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 1459 South Hi Point Street. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Elaine Johnson (L.A. GLO Inc.) (Representative: Jaime T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new five-story, 19-unit residential building of which two dwelling units will be reserved for Extremely Low Income Households; the project will contain one, one-bedroom unit, 11 two-bedroom units, and eight three-bedroom units; the project will rise to a maximum height of 57 feet and will comprise a floor area of 20,420 square feet with a Floor Area Ratio of 1.5:1; the project will provide 24 automobile parking spaces and a total of 22 bicycle parking, a total of 2,492 square feet will be dedicated to open space; for the property located at 1459 South Hi Point Street. Applicant: Ilan Douek, 1459 Hi Point, LLC Representative: Nick Leathers, Crest Real Estate Case No. DIR-2023-4996-TOC-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2023-4997-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0292
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21-0622 CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit license agreement with the Los Angeles Community Garden Council (LACGC) for the continued use of the City-owned property located at 5620 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038, for the operation of the Fountain Community Garden. Recommendations for Council action: FIND, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract; and, that: The LACGC is uniquely positioned to provide specialized services and programming for a community garden that meets the specific needs of Council District 13's constituents. With 15 years of experience operating this garden and an established infrastructure, by selecting LACGC as the service provider ensures efficient, cost-effective, and uninterrupted services to the community. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new license agreement with the LACGC for a community garden at 5620 West Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the April 1, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost license agreement. The LACGC is responsible for tenant improvements, utility, maintenance, fencing, security, custodial, and landscaping costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 30, 2025)
21-0622
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24-0778 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the renewal of a non-profit license agreement with Little Italy of Los Angeles Association (LILAA) for the use of the City-owned public plaza located adjacent to San Pedro City Hall, located at 603 South Harbor Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: FIND, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract and that the LILAA is uniquely positioned to provide cultural programming, community engagement, and activation for the City-owned Fontana del Pescatore Plaza located in San Pedro; and, that: As the recognized steward, the LILAA has deep-rooted connections with the local Italian-American community, established partnerships, and expertise in curating authentic programming that preserves and promotes the historical and cultural significance of the plaza. Given its specialized experience, longstanding commitment, and ability to leverage community resources, the LILAA is the most qualified and cost-effective organization to oversee programming, ensuring the successful activation and enhancement of this public space. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a license renewal with the LILAA for the use of the City-owned plaza at 603 South Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro, California 90028, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the April 1, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost license agreement. The LILAA is responsible for tenant improvements, maintenance, custodial, and security costs for events. The City will cover water and electricity costs for the plaza. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 30, 2025)
24-0778
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23-1278 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed no-cost license agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to utilize and maintain the City-owned property located at 2254 East 103rd Street as a community garden referred to as the "I Heart Watts Garden". Recommendation for Council action: FIND, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract; and, that: The HACLA is uniquely positioned to operate and provide programming for the community garden in Watts, leveraging its longstanding relationships with local residents, community organizations, and educational institutions. The HACLA will collaborate with community groups, residents of Jordan Downs, and students from Jordan High School to develop and maintain the garden, ensuring it serves as a sustainable source of fresh food, environmental education, and community engagement. Given the HACLA’s expertise in community development, access to resources, and established presence in Watts, it is the most qualified and effective entity to oversee this initiative, ensuring successful implementation and long-term benefits. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new license agreement with the HACLA for a community garden at 2254 East.103rd Street, Los Angeles, California 90002, under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the April 1, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost license agreement. The HACLA is responsible for tenant improvements, utility, maintenance, fencing, security, custodial, and landscaping costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
23-1278
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24-0489 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update the approval process for metal plaques, plates, or individual letters or figures on a sidewalk. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 21, 2024, relative to amending LAMC Chapter II, Article 8, Section 28.04(d) to update the approval process for metal plaques, plates, or individual letters or figures on a sidewalk. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee Report adopted at the Council meeting of April 23, 2025)
24-0489
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24-1029 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) and CITY ATTORNEY, ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION, and RESOLUTION OF INTENTION relative to the levy and collection of Proposition K Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 for the City of Los Angeles Landscaping and Lighting District No. 96-1, and the proposed 2025-26 Proposition K Expenditure Plan. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE that some of the projects included in the LAFKSC 2025-25 Proposition K Assessment Report dated April 11, 2025 (LAFKSC Report), attached to the Council file, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2.i. of the City’s CEQA Guidelines the underlying projects have already been evaluated and processed in accordance with the City CEQA Guidelines; and, ACKNOWLEDGE that other projects will be considered for funding only after such projects are submitted for CEQA determination and therefore no CEQA determination is required at this time. ADOPT the City Engineer’s Report for the 2025-26 Proposition K Assessment, included as Attachment 10 of said LAFKSC Report. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION OF INTENTION to levy an assessment authorized by Proposition K, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, included as Attachment 11 of said LAFKSC Report. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION to levy and collect Proposition K annual assessments for FY 2025-26 authorized by Proposition K for City of Los Angeles Landscaping and Lighting District No. 96-1, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, attached to the Council file and included as Attachment 12 of said LAFKSC Report. APPROVE the 2024-25 maintenance awards totaling $4.5 million, as detailed in Attachment 9 of said LAFKSC Report. APPROVE the reprogramming of 2024-25 funding allocations, as detailed in Attachments 1, 7, and 13 of said LAFKSC Report. APPROVE the 2024-25 Proposition K inflation award totaling $0.0 million, as detailed in Attachment 14 of said LAFKSC Report, attached to the Council file. APPROVE the 2024-25 Proposition K additional Specified (GAP) funding awards totaling $13.8 million, as detailed in Attachment 15 of said LAFKSC Report. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute or amend grant agreements with Proposition K grantees that are recommended for 2025-26 project allocations as detailed in Attachment 1 of said LAFKSC Report, and as needed to effectuate the 2024-25 maintenance awards detailed in Attachment 9 of said LAFKSC Report, and reprogramming actions detailed Attachment 13 of said LAFKSC Report, subject to approval of the City Attorney. AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust accounts pursuant to instructions to be provided by the City Administrative Officer, for current year maintenance awards detailed in Attachment 9 of said LAFKSC Report, reprogramming actions detailed in Attachment 13 of said LAFKSC Report, inflation awards detailed in Attachment 14 of said LAFKSC Report, and additional Specified (GAP) funding detailed in Attachment 15 of said LAFKSC Report, within the following Proposition K Funds: Projects Fund No. 43K; Maintenance Fund No. 43L; and, Administration Fund No. 43M INSTRUCT the City Clerk to publish notice by May 31, 2025, of a public hearing to take place on June 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., during the regular Council meeting. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the Ordinance Confirming the Assessment for FY 2025-26 to be considered during the public hearing on June 10, 2025. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to set an agenda item for public hearing on the Council agenda for June 10, 2025, to include the following actions: With respect to the project(s) in List 3 of Attachment 8 of the LAFKSC 2025-26 Proposition K Assessment Report dated April 11, 2025 (LAFKSC Report), attached to the Council file: Acknowledge that the City Council’s action is exempt from CEQA under Article II, Section 2.i. of the City’s CEQA guidelines, because the underlying project has already been evaluated and processed in accordance with the City CEQA Guidelines. With respect to the project(s) in List 5 of Attachment 8 of said LAFKSC Report: Acknowledge that these are projects that may be considered for funding after CEQA compliance. No further action is required at this time. Adopt the Ordinance Confirming the Assessment, as prepared and transmitted by the City Attorney, confirming the assessments and approving the diagram for the District for FY 2025-26. Instruct the City Engineer to record a Notice of Assessment with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Approve the 2025-26 Two-Year Plan for the L.A. for Kids Program and related schedules, as set forth in Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 of said LAFKSC Report. Approve the 2025-26 allocation of administrative funds up to the following amounts within Proposition K Fund 43M, for a total amount of $561,953, as set forth in Attachment 7 of said LAFKSC Report: Department of Public Works (PW) / Bureau of Engineering: $214,290 PW / Board / Office of Accounting: $165,623 Office of the City Administrative Officer: $144,101 Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst: $37,939 Instruct the Information Technology Agency to prepare the assessment file containing the assessment levy information confirmed by the City Council for 2025-26 for each parcel in the Assessment District, and make it available for the Bureau of Engineering to verify and transmit to the County of Los Angeles. Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Proposition K grant agreements with grantees that are recommended for 2025-26 project allocations, as detailed in Attachment 1 of said LAFKSC Report, except for competitive projects awarded to City departments, subject to approval of the City Attorney. Authorize the Controller to: Set up accounts for the 2025-26 Proposition K assessment within the following Funds, pursuant to instructions to be provided by the City Administrative Officer: Proposition K Projects Fund No. 43K; Proposition K Maintenance Fund No. 43L; and, Proposition K Administration Fund No. 43M Increase the 2025-26 appropriations for the Information Technology Agency by $50,000 from Proposition K Fund No. 43K/10, Account No. (TBD) – Information Technology Agency, to Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 9350 – Communication Service Request. Transfer cash from Proposition K Fund No. 43K/10, on an as-needed basis upon proper documentation from the Information Technology Agency and approval by the Bureau of Engineering Program Managers and the City Administrative Officer. Transfer assessment revenues to the appropriate Program Funds in the approximate percentage distribution, and up to the amounts reflected below, for a Year 29 total amount of $25,000,000: Proposition K Fund No. 43K/10 – Capital Projects; Distribution: 78.65 percent; Year 29 Amount: $19,663,131 Proposition K Fund No. 43L/10 – Maintenance; Distribution: 19.10 percent; Year 29 Amount: $4,774,916 Proposition K Fund No. 43M/10 – Administration; Distribution: 2.25 percent; Year 29 Amount: $561,953 Instruct the City Engineer, City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, and Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to submit journal voucher requests supported by documentation of work order charges for program administrative and project construction management staffing costs to the City Administrative Officer. Instruct the Department of General Services and the Department of Recreation and Parks to submit expenditure reports to the Bureau of Engineering and the City Administrative Officer on a monthly basis. Authorize the City Engineer to make technical corrections to the City Engineer’s Report, attached to the Council file, to reflect the intent of those transactions. Authorize the City Administrative Officer to make funding adjustments and prepare technical adjustments as needed to fully commit annual assessment funds and carry out the intent of this Council action; and, authorize the Controller to implement those technical adjustments. Authorize the Controller, pursuant to instructions to be provided by the City Administrative Officer, to revert residual funds within Proposition K Funds to the originating Proposition K project accounts for projects completed by the Department of General Services and the Department of Recreation and Parks as part of ongoing project closeout activities. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that adoption of an Ordinance and Resolution of Intention to Levy the Proposition K: L.A. for Kids Assessment for FY 2025-26 indicates the Council's intention to levy assessments totaling $25 million to acquire and construct park and recreational and cultural facilities serving youth. The assessment can only be used for capital improvements, acquisition of land, Proposition K Program administration and maintenance of completed projects. The operating cost for Proposition K projects completed in future years will be funded by the annual operating budget adopted for City departments and with independent funding for projects operated by external entities. For FY 2025-26, $5.33 million in General Fund reimbursements are anticipated for program administration ($0.56 million) and maintenance ($4.77 million), as identified in the findings, Section 3 of said LAFKSC Report. The Department of Recreation and Parks reports an annual fiscal impact of $6.54 million once active Proposition K projects, currently in various stages of development, become operational over future years. This includes $2.24 million for maintenance and $4.30 million for operations, as detailed in Attachments 5 and 6 of said LAFKSC Report. The fiscal impact for completed projects will be partially offset by Proposition K maintenance funding. However, this annual offset will no longer be available once the Proposition K Program ends in 2026-27. In 2024-25, the Department of Recreation and Parks will receive an award of $4.1 million for current year maintenance awards, as detailed in Attachment 9 of said LAFKSC Report. Financial Policies Statement: The LAFKSC reports that the recommended actions comply with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time revenues are being used for one-time projects. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1029
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0285 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed Agreement with Olson Remcho, LLP, for legal services related to CANGRESS dba Los Angeles Community Action Network v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 25STCP00261. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action: DISAPPROVE a contract with Olson Remcho, LLP for outside counsel assistance with CANGRESS dba Los Angeles Community Action Network v. City of Los Angeles , LASC Case No. 25STCP00261. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT DATED APRIL 14, 2025 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE a contract with Olson Remcho, LLP for outside counsel assistance with CANGRESS dba Los Angeles Community Action Network v. City of Los Angeles , LASC Case No. 25STCP00261. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in the amount of $75,000 for this contract and transfer the same to the City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on Council Calendar for July 1, 2025 the following action relative to this matter: "That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $75,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Worker's Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund 100/12, Account No. 009301.” AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (The City Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel.) (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the City Attorney report dated April 14, 2025.)
25-0285
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0352 CD 7 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – YAROSLAVSKY) relative to requesting the City Attorney, with support from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report on potential legal action(s) that the City of Los Angeles may pursue against Southern California Edison related to the cause of the Hurst Fire. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the Office of the City Attorney, with support from the CLA, to report to Council on potential legal action(s) that the City of Los Angeles may pursue against Southern California Edison related to the cause of the Hurst Fire. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
25-0352
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22-0401-S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to adding Stoel Rives LLP to the private development Land Use/California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) panel and amending certain contracts to substitute Stoel Rives LLP for Downey Brand LLP as the City's outside counsel. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to add Stoel Rives to the Land Use/CEQA Outside Counsel Program panel for the remainder of the current authorization period. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, without the need for further Council approval, to substitute Stoel Rives for Downey Brand in the contracts listed above. No rates or terms would otherwise be changed for these existing contracts. 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 (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
22-0401-S1
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25-0007-S13 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name RICKY GERVAIS on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name RICKY GERVAIS at 1628 Vine Street. 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
25-0007-S13
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17-0005-S183 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 11938 West Runnymede Street (Case No. 707394), Assessor I.D. No. 2317-014-018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 11938 West Runnymede Street (Case No. 707394), Assessor I.D. No. 2317-014-018, 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.
17-0005-S183
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0005-S53 CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 7327 North Variel Avenue (Case No. 858160), Assessor I.D. No. 2112-021-012, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 7327 North Variel Avenue (Case No. 858160), Assessor I.D. No. 2112-021-012, 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-S53
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0005-S54 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 6044 West Dauphin Avenue (Case No. 748989), Assessor I.D. No. 5065-017-010, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 6044 West Dauphin Avenue (Case No. 748989), Assessor I.D. No. 5065-017-010, 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-S54
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0005-S55 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 676 South Central Avenue (Case No. 750103), Assessor I.D. No. 5147-035-001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 676 South Central Avenue (Case No. 750103), Assessor I.D. No. 5147-035-001, 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-S55
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0444 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for supplemental community services, such as small litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, and weed abatement, to be conducted by Northeast Graffiti Busters in Council District Seven (CD 7). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $325,000 in the CD 7 General City Purposes Fund No.100/56, Account No. 000707 (CD-7 Community Services), to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for supplemental services such as small litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, and weed abatement in CD 7 to be conducted by Northeast Graffiti Busters through December 2025. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with, and/or payments to Northeast Graffiti Busters, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works 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, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / revisions may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
25-0444
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25-0011-S4 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to funding for costs associated with the installation of a decorative sidewalk for the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) Koreatown project in Council District Ten (CD 10). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,034.38 in the CD 10 portion of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Grants Fund No. 655, Account No. 94C292, for costs associated with the installation of a decorative sidewalk for the LANI Koreatown project in CD 10. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation 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.
25-0011-S4
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-4118-S4 CD 6 RESOLUTION (PADILLA - PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District Six (CD 6) for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: Sun Valley Tiny Homes - 9710 Branford Street - Designated Facility Valley Haven Interim Housing - 6909 Sepulveda Boulevard - Designated Facility RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.
25-4118-S4
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0160-S77 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - PRICE) relative to amending the prior Council action of September 25, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-0160-S77, regarding the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) lien on the property located at 5343 Willis Avenue, to waive the administrative fees and confirm the lien for costs associated with the barricading services. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of September 25, 2024 relative to the confirmation of the lien in the amount of $3,658.71 for the property located at 5343 Willis Avenue (CF 24-0160-S77), to instruct the LADBS to waive the administrative fee in the amount of $1,025.92 associated with this case and to CONFIRM the lien in the amount of $2,564.79 for costs associated with the barricading services.
24-0160-S77
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
13-0933-S9 MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 11, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 13-0933, regarding the Arts Development Fee Update and Expenditure Report, to change the category/proposed use of four Council District Four (CD 4) Accounts to the “Theater Restabilization Initiative”. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of December 11, 2024 relative to the Arts Development Fee Update and adopting the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report (CF 13-0933), to change the category/proposed use of four CD 4 Accounts (SC68, SC76, SC86 and SC94), to the “Theater Restabilization Initiative”; and, to authorize the Department of Cultural Affairs to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
13-0933-S9
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0439 MOTION (PARK - PADILLA) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition of World Wish Day on April 29, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events - Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition of World Wish Day on April 29, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall.
25-0439
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
20-0841-S53 CD 8 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RAMAN) relative to funding for the continuation of Multi-Disciplinary Team services in Council District Eight (CD 8). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $600,000 from the General City Purpose Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000622 (Additional Homeless Services - CD 8), to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for the continuation of Multi-Disciplinary Team services in CD 8, currently being provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services under City Contract No. C-139823, for an extended period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. AUTHORIZE the CAO 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. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
20-0841-S53
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0440 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for the Mid-City Neighborhood Council's sponsorship of the Mid-City Arts and Music Festival in Council District Ten (CD 10). Recommendations for Council action , SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the Neighborhood Empowerment Trust Fund No. 44B/47, Account No. 471010 (Mid City NC), to a new account in the CD 10 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 50R/14, entitled "Mid City Neighborhood Council - Mid City Arts and Music Festival", to be used for the Mid-City Neighborhood Council's sponsorship of the Mid-City Arts and Music Festival. AUTHORIZE the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfers 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.
25-0440
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0442 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - JUARADO, ET AL.) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District Seven (CD 7) special observation of Denim Day on April 30, 2025 at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the City Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 7 special observation of Denim Day on April 30, 2025, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.
25-0442
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0393 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for tree trimming services in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $75,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows: $67,500 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $7,500 to Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for tree trimming services in CD 3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services 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.
25-0393
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0399 MOTION (PRICE - NAZARIAN) relative to negotiating a contract between the City and the Academy of Television Art & Sciences (ATAS) to hold the the 77th and 78th Emmy Awards events and associated ATAS events in the City of Los Angeles at venues including, but not limited to the Peacock Theater, LA Live complex, or Crypto Arena. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst to negotiate a contract between the City and the ATAS to hold the 77th and 78th Emmy Awards events and associated ATAS events in the City of Los Angeles at venues including, but not limited to the Peacock Theater, LA Live complex, or Crypto Arena. AUTHORIZE, following the approval of the contract, the use of supplemental Police law enforcement services to support ATAS during each annual Emmy Awards event and associated ATAS events, with full reimbursement of Police law enforcement services, in accordance with California Government Code Section 53069.8. RECOGNIZE the economic benefit generated by each annual Emmy Awards event being held in the City of Los Angeles and WAIVE reimbursement requirements for City services (excluding Police law enforcement services) supporting each annual Emmy Awards event and associated ATAS events, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.20.1(c) – Events at Major Sports and Entertainment Venues. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute and administer the contract between the City and ATAS, and contract amendments to extend the term up to a total of five years for subsequent Emmy Awards events and associated ATAS events, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
25-0399
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0422 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a proposed contract between the Office of Finance and Bloomberg Finance, L.P. for investment portfolio and subscription services for benchmark data. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a contract with Bloomberg Finance, L.P. for a term of five years, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, subject to review of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as funding for this agreement is appropriated in the Department’s Contractual Services Account for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Continuation of the contract in subsequent years will be contingent upon the approval of funding through the City’s annual budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that on-going revenues will be used to fund these on-going expenses. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 16, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 13, 2025) (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
25-0422
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)