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Council confirms property lien and settlements

Los AngelesJun 6, 20253 min read

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The City Council confirmed a nuisance-abatement lien on 1017 N. Heliotrope Drive, concurred with a Fire Department contract with Clean Harbors for hazardous waste services, approved settlement payments for two legal cases, noted several committee reports, and continued a closed‑session litigation matter to June 10, 2025.

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The Council confirmed a $238,901.18 lien on a private property for nuisance abatement costs — meaning the property owner is responsible for that debt and the City can record the lien. The Council also approved the Los Angeles Fire Department’s use of Clean Harbors for hazardous materials disposal (funds identified for the contract) and authorized payments to resolve two lawsuits against the City, which will be paid from the City’s liability funds. Several reports were noted or filed and one pending litigation item was continued for further closed‑session discussion.

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Confirmed lien for nuisance abatement and code compliance costs on property at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive in the amount of $238,901.18.
Concurred with the Board of Fire Commissioners to authorize the LAFD agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous materials waste management (two-year term through June 30, 2026; maximum $1,400,000; option for one-year extension up to $700,000).
Authorized payment of up to $1,193,493.62 (plus accrued interest) to resolve Edward Prokop v. City of Los Angeles, with transfers from the Liability Claims Fund as directed.
Authorized settlement expenditures up to $2,250,000 for Sherin Sheriff v. City of Los Angeles with a three-payment schedule and transfers from the Liability Claims Fund as directed.
Noted and filed committee reports including Local Business Enterprise preference program, WorkSource Center services, and LAPD Real Time Crime Centers prioritization.
Took no final action on the Mayor’s budget veto matter (Budget for FY 2025‑26 pending with the Mayor) and continued the LA Alliance for Human Rights litigation closed session item to June 10, 2025.

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City Council Meeting

Jun 6, 2025, 5:00 PMFriday, June 6, 2025, 10:00 AM, JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted

Agenda

25-0160-S32 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive. (Lien: $238,901.18) (Continued from Council meeting of April 2, 2025)
25-0160-S32
Decision: Items Noticed for Public Hearing
15-0850-S5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Local Business Enterprise-Local Business Preference Program. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the following reports, attached to Council file No. 15-0850-S5, relative to the Local Business Enterprise-Local Business Preference Program: Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) report dated November 15, 2022. BCA report dated December 22, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
15-0850-S5
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1001 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to WorkSource Center services. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the joint Personnel Department and Economic Workforce and Development Department report dated May 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to WorkSource Center Services. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-1001
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-0238 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prioritizing divisions for the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Real Time Crime Centers and coordination with City departments. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated October 1, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to prioritizing divisions for the LAPD’s Real Time Crime Centers and coordination with City departments. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-0238
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
25-0166 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS (BFC) relative to an agreement between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for hazardous materials waste management services. (Public Safety 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.) [On May 6, 2025, the City Council adopted Motion (McOsker - Padilla) to assert jurisdiction over the BFC's action of May 6, 2025, pursuant to City Charter Section 245, in approving the agreement between the LAFD and Clean Harbors, BFC File No. 25-019.] Financial Policies Statement: The BFC states that the LAFD has identified funds in its FY 2024-25 Contractual Services Account 3040 to cover expenses related to this Agreement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 6, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 6, 2025)
25-0166
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
25-0600 CONSIDERATION OF THE MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGE, upon receipt, pursuant to Charter Section 315. The Council has five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, upon receipt of the Mayor's veto to overcome such action of the Mayor relative to any item or items of the budget. 10 VOTES REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE (The Mayor has until June 6, 2025, to submit her Veto Message to the Council, pursuant to Charter Section 314.) TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 1, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 30, 2025)
25-0600
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0504 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Edward Prokop v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV35963. (This matter arises from Plaintiff’s claims of discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.) (The Budget and Finance Committee will consider the above matter in Closed Session on June 3, 2025.)
25-0504
Decision: Closed Session
24-0958 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Sherin Sheriff v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41853. (This matter involves an alleged trip and fall incident on November 24, 2019 at 9158 Hargis Street, Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider the above matter in Closed Session on June 3, 2025.)
24-0958
Decision: Closed Session
20-0263 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) [significant exposure to litigation] to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687 (one potential plaintiff).
20-0263
Decision: Continuation Agenda: Closed Session