25-0535 HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed maintenance and Operation of the annual assessment of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Los Angeles City Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Los Angeles City Street Lighting Maintenance District. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protests denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Co de. (Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 27, 2025)
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25-0536 HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed maintenance and operation of the 1996/97 Z Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2025-26. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment for the 1996/97 Z-Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for the 2025-26. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protests denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, for the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 1996/97 Z-series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2025-26 (Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 27, 2025)
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25-0537 HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2025-26 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2025-26 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protest denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, for the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2025-26 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District - Benefiting Footage Method. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, if protest denied and assessment confirmed, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, for the proposed maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2025-26 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District- Land Use Method. (Ordinance of Intention adopted on May 27, 2025)
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25-0448 CD 7 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Sylmar Liquor, located at 12431 San Fernando Road Suite A. Applicant: Carlos Alfonso Mier Saucedo Representative: Carlos Alfonso Mier Saucedo TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 5, 2025) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application)
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25-0160-S36 CD 2 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 11643 West Otsego Street. 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 11643 West Otsego Street. (Lien: $2,532.78) (Continued from Council meeting of May 20, 2025)
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25-0408 CD 14 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188597 on April 23, 2025. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Room 223 of City Hall immediately following the close of the hearing and will be publicly live streamed. For directions to access the live stream, visit clerk.lacity.org/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0674 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional funding for the legal services agreement with Maynard Nexsen, PC to provide legal services related to the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. V. City of Los Angeles, et al ., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23STCV26802. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend Contract No.146034 with Maynard Nexsen to increase its authority by $850,000 for a new contract amount of $1,100,000, to be funded by the Bureau of Sanitation, for assistance with the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Services, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , LASC Case No. 23STCV26802. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney or designee to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss the need for outside counsel to assist with the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case Case No. 23STCV26802. 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
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23-0498-S2 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to Contract No. C-144622 to substitute Stoel Rives LLP for Downey Brand LLP to assist in the matter of compliance with writ of mandate in the case entitled United Neighborhoods for Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCP02401. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, without the need for further Council approval, to substitute Stoel Rives LLP for Downey Brand LLP in Contract No. C-144622. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to revert and transfer directly the remaining amount of $65,449.94, encumbered to Contract No. C-144622, to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301, for the contract with Stoel Rives LLP. (The Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel.) 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
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18-0506-S3 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 24-25) Los Angeles County (County) Criminal Record Clearing Project grant acceptance packet for support of the County Homeless Court Program administered by the City Attorney’s Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report dated August 15, 2024, attached to Council file No. 18-0506-S3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to: Accept the accompanying grant award between the City and the County. Execute said grant agreement between the County and the City Attorney’s Office, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $965,635 for the HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project for the period of June 16, 2024 through June 14, 2025. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a receivable within City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12 a receivable for this program in the amount of $965,635. Establish within City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368 a new appropriation Account No. 12A861, HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project FY 24-25, in the amount of $965,635. Upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, transfer up to $846,053 from City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12A861, HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project, to General Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010, Salaries General. Upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, transfer up to $114,555 from City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12A861, HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project FY 24-25 to General Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Costs Reimbursement – Grants, for related costs. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total cost of the County Homeless Court Program administered by the HEART is $1,380,836 of which $965,635 will be reimbursed by the County for salaries, partial related costs, supplies and expenses. Funding for the remaining related costs of $415,201 is included in the City Attorney’s 2024-25 Adopted Budget. Accordingly, there is no General Fund impact Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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18-0873 CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a court-issued Writ of Mandate and Judgment issued in the case entitled Sunset Landmark Investment, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP01027 (related to Case No. 19STCP0988), ordering the City Council to set aside and invalidate the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all project approvals associated with the proposed Selma Wilcox Hotel Project located at 6421-6429 1/2 West Selma Avenue and 1600-1604 North Wilcox Avenue; and, rescinding the Zone and Height District Change in Ordinance No. 186025. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: VACATE and SET ASIDE, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Program, associated with Planning Case No. ENV-2016-2602-MND, prepared for the Selma Wilcox Hotel Project located at 6421-6429 1/2 West Selma Avenue and 1600-1604 North Wilcox Avenue (Council file No. 18-0873). PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 4, 2025, rescinding the Zone and Height District Change in Ordinance No. 186025. VACATE and SET ASIDE, the Selma Wilcox Hotel Project entitlement approvals associated with Planning Case file No. CPC-2016-2601-VZC-HD-CUB-ZAA-SPR for the Selma Wilcox Hotel Project (Council file No. 18-0873). 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
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13-0586 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed a Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-124676 between the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. (formerly Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc.), for parking citation processing and collection services. Recommendations for Council action, as amended: APPROVE the proposed Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-124676 with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. (formerly known as Conduent State and Local Solutions) to continue parking citation processing and collection services with a 2.8 percent compensation increase for three months, retroactive from December 26, 2024 to August 15, 2025, with the option to extend month-to-month for up to six months until a new contract is executed, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report on existing protocols that safeguard the privacy of individuals who receive citations, including any data retention policies and regulations that prevent the long-term storage of data and personal information. The report should also indicate how LADOT will implement these privacy measures across any new technology or future contracts with vendors. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the cost to provide parking citation and permit processing services under the existing contract is approximately $1,200,000 per month. The proposed 2.8 percent increase in citation processing costs would result in an estimated $23,000 of additional costs per month. $12.7 million from the General Fund is budgeted in LADOT’s Contractual Services Account in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget. There may be a General Fund impact should actual costs exceed budgeted funds. Should this amendment not be approved, the City will not collect parking citation revenue until an alternative method of collection is identified. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendation in this report complies with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are available for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 17, 2025)
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VERBAL REPORT ONLY – NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN Reports on, and possible responses to, Federal Immigration Enforcement and Related Actions and Related Threats to Public Service and Facilities. Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a)(1) to consult with the Los Angeles Police Department regarding threats to public services and facilities. Consultation with: Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell.
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25-0349 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting a grant from the Annenberg Foundation for fee-waived pet adoptions in January 2025. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACCEPT a $30,000 grant from the Annenberg Foundation for fee-waived pet adoptions for January 2025. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859. AUTHORIZE the Board of Animal Services Commissioners to authorize the transfer of the Annenberg Foundation grant funds from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859 to the Animal Sterilization Fund – Fund No. 842, for reimbursement of sterilization costs, and to the General Fund – Fund No. 100, for dog pound fees associated with all Annenberg Foundation sponsored fee-waived public pet adoption until the $30,000 is exhausted. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the Annenberg Foundation grant. Authorization to transfer the grant funds held in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to the Animal Sterilization Fund is required to prevent the City’s General Fund from subsidizing sterilization costs associated with Annenberg Foundation’s sponsorship of fee-waived public pet adoptions. Authorization to transfer grant funds held in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to the General Fund is required to prevent the City’s General Fund from subsidizing dog and cat pound fees associated with the Annenberg Foundation’s sponsorship of the fee-waived public pet adoptions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of June 13, 2025)
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14-0455-S9 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a grant application for the 2024-2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from the California Department of Education (CDE), for the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Summer Lunch Program, and to accept and receive the grant funds. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the submission of a 2024-2025 SFSP grant application to the CDE for the RAP Summer Lunch Program in the approximate amount of $856,000. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the SFSP grant award, if awarded, in the approximate amount of $856,000 from the CDE for the RAP’s Summer Lunch Program. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, etc., which may be necessary for the acceptance and use of the SFSP grant funds, subject to approval of such documents as may be necessary by the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account within “Recreation and Parks Grant” Fund No. 205 to accept the SFSP grant, if awarded, in the approximate amount of $856,000 for the RAP’s Summer Lunch Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP Board reports that projected expenses for the Summer Lunch Program for 2025 are approximately $950,000, which includes the cost of lunches, program monitors, and other program costs. The anticipated reimbursement is $856,000. The RAP will complement the grant in the amount of approximately $94,000. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of June 13, 2025)
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12-1967-S10 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for fee-waived cat and dog adoptions. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACCEPT a $95,000 grant from the ASPCA for fee-waived adoptions of cats and dogs. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the following accounts within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859: $47,500 to Account No. 060044 - ASPCA Public Adoptions S3 Grant $47,500 to Account No. 060048 – ASPCA Grant-Cat and Kittens Adoptions. AUTHORIZE the Board of Animal Services Commissioners to authorize the transfer of ASPCA grant funds from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859 to the Animal Sterilization Fund – Fund No. 842, for reimbursement of sterilization costs, and to the General Fund – Fund No. 100, for cat and dog pound fees associated with all ASPCA sponsored fee-waived public adoption of cats and dogs until the $95,000 is exhausted. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the ASPCA grant. Authorization to transfer the grant funds held in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to the Animal Sterilization Fund is required to prevent the City’s General Fund from subsidizing sterilization costs associated with ASPCA’s sponsorship of fee-waived public adoptions of puppies and dogs. Authorization to transfer grant funds held in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to the General Fund is required to prevent the City’s General Fund from subsidizing dog pound fees associated with ASPCA’s sponsorship of the fee-waived public adoptions of puppies and dogs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of June 13, 2025)
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24-0975 PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONNEL AND HIRING, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) acceptance. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to submit the FY 24 UASI grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) on behalf of the City and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area, for the estimated $49,119,978 allocation. ADOPT the accompanying GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION, included as Attachment B of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 12, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24-0975, to designate the City entities that will apply for and manage Federal financial assistance provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and sub-granted through the State of California. REQUEST the Mayor’s Office and the CAO to report to Council on the necessary actions to approve and accept the FY 2024 UASI award once applications are evaluated and funding is allocated by the DHS, subject to Mayor and Council approval. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated April 2, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will have no additional impact to the General Fund, and will provide a total allocation of $49,119,978 to various City departments and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area Partner Jurisdictions from the FY 24 UASI grant award. No matching funds are required of this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies are not applicable to the recommendations since no funding commitment is being made at this time. Approval of the recommendations in the report will allow the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to submit the FY24 UASI grant application to the Cal OES. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of June 13, 2025)
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23-0690 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant award – contracting authorities and budget modifications. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to: Modify the existing grant budget for Council file No. 23-0690 for the FY 2023 UASI by reallocating funds between projects and conducting necessary fiscal transfers, as provided in the Mayor’s report dated March 12, 2025, attached to the Council file. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to provide cybersecurity emergency response training for an amount not to exceed $100,000 and for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to provide emergency operations plan, annexes, and appendices review, revision, streamlining, and maintenance for an amount not to exceed $300,000 and for a term of up to 24 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to: Modify the existing grant budget (Council File No. 23-0690) for the FY23 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers as described within this report. Appropriate $50,000.00 from existing Management and Administration funds to support the EMD, EOP Annex Project from July 1, 2024 to May 30, 2026. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to assist the Mayor’s Office grant, contract and/or fiscal teams, for a term up to 24 months, within the grant performance period, in an amount not to exceed $325,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations within FY23 UASI Homeland Security Grant Program Fund No. 67Q/46 as follows: Transfer $50,000.00 within FY23 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 67Q/46 as detailed in Recommendation No. 3 of the March 18, 2025 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will allow for the continued expenditure of FY 23 UASI grant award funds, and will provide authorization for contractual services agreements necessary to support the designated projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant-eligible costs are fully covered by grant funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of June 13, 2025)
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22-0617 DOWNTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL CASE NO. ENV-2017-433-EIR, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) NO. 2017021024) AND HOUSING ELEMENT EIR ENV-2020-6762-EIR (SCH NO. 2021010130) AND ADDENDUM NO. 1 AND 2 TO ENV-2020-6762-EIR, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to incorporating technical corrections to Chapter 1A (New Zoning Code) and Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) in Attachment 1, and Exhibits A, B, C, D and E. Recommendations for Council action: FIND, the Project was assessed in the Downtown Community Plan Update EIR and the Housing Element EIR and Addendums 1 and 2. ADOPT the corrected RESOLUTION dated June 4, 2025, relative to incorporating technical corrections to Chapter 1A (New Zoning Code) and Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of the LAMC in Attachment 1, and Exhibits A, B, C, D and E. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. 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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25-0647 Possible ratification and related actions relative to the Mayor’s Declaration of Emergency of June 10, 2025, regarding the existence of a local emergency as the City of Los Angeles continues to experience a substantial and escalating number of dangerous and unlawful behavior, including violence against first responders, vandalism of public and private property, looting of businesses, and failure to follow the lawful dispersal orders of the Los Angeles Police Department, as a result of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweeps and raids, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code 8.27. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 17, 2025) (The Council shall approve or disapprove the resolution within seven days from the date of the original declaration by the Mayor and at least every 10 regular Council meeting days, but no longer than 30 calendar days, thereafter unless the state of local emergency is terminated sooner)
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Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0589 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ – YAROSLAVSKY) relative to accepting payments of compensatory penalties from Lynn Tollakson and Century Hill Association for a violation of the Civil and Human Rights Law. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martinez - Yaroslavsky), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department (CHRED) to: Accept $62,500 from Lynn Tollakson and $18,700 from the Century Hill Association. Deposit said funds into the Commission on Civil Rights Fund No. 64H, Appropriation Unit 150000. AUTHORIZE a payment of $31,250 to be made to Sara Macy and a payment of $9,350 to be made to Mary Lemmer from the Commission on Civil Rights Fund No. 64H, Appropriation Unit 150000. AUTHORIZE the CHRED, Controller’s Office, and/or the City Clerk’s Office 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. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
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25-0627 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFILED) relative to funding for vehicle recycling and dismantling of vehicles that are eligible for salvage in Council District Seven (CD 7). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $40,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000707 (CD-7 Community Services), to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for vehicle recycling and dismantling of vehicles that are eligible for salvage. AUTHORIZE that the Los Angeles Police Department to make any corrections, clarification 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 any other means.
25-0627
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25-0274 CD 13 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to amending the prior Council action of March 25, 2025, Council file No (CF). 25-0274, to restate a Street Banner Program celebrating the 44th Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park on July 12 and 13, 2025, for the period of May 1 - July 31, 2025. Recommendations for Council action: AMEND the Council action of March 25, 2025, relative to a Street Banner Program celebrating the 43rd Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park on July 12 and 13, 2025, for the period of May 1 - July 31, 2025 (CF 25-0274) to restate the celebrating of the 44th Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park in honor of South Korea. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.
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14-1174-S94 CD 15 MOTION (MCOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 12, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 14-1174-S94, to revise the approved amount of taxable CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District (CD) 15 for the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding Signage and Information Kiosk Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of April 12, 2024 relative to the allocation of taxable CRA/LA EBP available to CD 15 from the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area for the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding Signage and Information Kiosk Project (CF 14-1174-S94), to reduce the approved amount from $70,352, plus earned interest, to a revised amount of $13,460, and revert the balance to its original source. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department, as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program funds, to take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets noted above, to prepare Controller instructions to transfer funds related to this matter, and make any technical corrections necessary consistent with Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
14-1174-S94
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
23-1443-S3 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to rescinding the prior Council action of January 24, 2025, Council file No. (CF) 23-1443-S3, to revert funding to its original source and utilize funds from the Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - Arroyo Seco Special Fund Account for outreach and housing services coordinated by L.A. Global Care in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESCIND the Council action of January 24, 2025 relative to transferring and appropriating $4,124,400 from the Special Fund Account entitled "Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - Arroyo Seco” to the Los Angeles Housing Department (CF 23-1443-S3); and, REVERT the funds to their original source. UTILIZE $4,124,400 from the Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - Arroyo Seco Fund No. 67S/10, Account No. 10A788, for outreach and housing services in CD 1, to be coordinated by L.A. Global Care. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to execute a contract with L.A. Global Care to implement the Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - Arroyo Seco program in CD 1 in an amount not to exceed $6,149,880.50, for a term not to exceed 36 months, subject to the availability of funds, compliance with City contracting requirements, and approval by the City Attorney as to form UTILIZE $160,000 from the Encampment Resolution Funds Round 3-R Fund No. 67S/10, Account No. 10A788 (Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - Arroyo Seco), for the salary of one Council Aide IV within CD 1 for the entirety of the grant project. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the L.A. Global Care, 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.
23-1443-S3
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1524 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - LEE) relative to an instruction to agendize on the July 1, 2025 Council agenda funding for the purchase and installation of automated license plate readers in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood within Council District 5. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2025, or soon thereafter as possible, the following recommendation for adoption: Amend the prior Council action of December 10, 2024 relative to funding for the purchase and installation of automated license plate readers in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood within Council District 5 (Council file No. 24-1524), to read as follows: Appropriate / allocate $114,000 in the Century City Neighborhood Traffic Protection Trust Fund No. 47M/50, Account No. 50V031 (Constellation Place Neighborhood) for the acquisition/purchase and installation of automated license plate readers in the Cheviot Hills Neighborhood, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Instruct and authorize the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and/or the Board of Public Works to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Police Foundation, 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, and that the Councilmember be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. Authorize the LAPD and/or 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, 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.
24-1524
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
21-1023-S3 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to additional recommendations regarding the approved Motion associated with Council file No. 21-1023-S3. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to create a new interest-bearing Fund titled FY 25 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Fund; establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $157,082.78; and create a new Appropriations Account within the new Fund No. XXX/14.
21-1023-S3
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0641 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for repairing of a slope from a water service leak on January 9, 2024, near 1816 Sunset Plaza Drive in Council District 4. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the contributions/payment/ transfer of $1,087,000 from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Fund No. 705/98, Blanket Authority No. 3172-5, into a new appropriation unit within the Engineering Special Services Fund, Fund No. 682/50 entitled Sunset Plaza Drive (1816) Bulkhead-LADWP, for services associated with damage assessment, engineering design, project management, and construction costs to repair the damage to the slope along Sunset Plaza Drive and repair the roadway. Any remaining funds in the Sunset Plaza Drive (1816) Bulkhead-LADWP account shall be returned to the LADWP. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering 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 any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically, or by any other means.
25-0641
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0644 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to the transfer of funds to support ongoing Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Vehicle Recycling Program activities in Council District Three (CD 3) through the end of Fiscal Year 2024-25. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,000 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services - Council District 3), to Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for recycling and dismantling of vehicles that are eligible for salvage in CD 3. AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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.
25-0644
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
23-0917 CD 14 RESOLUTION (JURADO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the extension of Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) No. 188333, for a period of one year, that temporarily prohibits the issuance of demolition permits on rent stabilized multi-family housing and covenanted affordable housing units in the Boyle Heights Community Plan area of Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that there is a current and immediate threat to the public safety, health, and welfare, and, that the approval of additional subdivisions, use permits, variances, building permits, or any other applicable entitlement for use which is required in order to comply with a zoning ordinance would result in that threat to public health, safety, or welfare. RESOLVE, by adoption of this Resolution, that the Council hereby extends the provisions of Ordinance No. 188333 imposing temporary interim regulations prohibiting the issuance of demolition permits on rent stabilized multi-family housing and covenanted affordable housing units in the Boyle Heights Community Plan area; for an extension period of one year, inasmuch as the appropriate City agencies and officials are exercising due diligence and actively working towards the adoption of the appropriate permanent land use regulatory controls.
23-0917
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0007-S16 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name LOS BUKIS on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name LOS BUKIS 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
25-0007-S16
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0007-S17 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name GLYNN TURMAN on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name GLYNN TURMAN at 7065 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
25-0007-S17
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25-0591 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and AMENDING MOTION 7A (PADILLA – PRICE) relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to pause the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) from conducting any Phase 3 Round 3 retail license lottery in 2025. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Padilla – Price): INSTRUCT the DCR to PAUSE conducting any Phase 3 Round 3 retail license lottery in 2025. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend LAMC Chapter X, Article 4 to pause the DCR from conducting any Phase 3 Round 3 retail license lottery in 2025. AMENDING MOTION 7A (PADILLA - PRICE) Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Government Operations Committee Report dated June 3, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to pause the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) from conducting any Phase 3 Round 3 retail license lottery in 2025, to replace Recommendation No. 2 with the following: 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend LAMC Chapter X, Article 4 to extend Social Equity Applicant exclusivity period for Type 10 licenses from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2031. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of June 11, 2025)
25-0591
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0493 CDs 6, 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed Second Amendment to Contract DA-5533 with ServiceWear Apparel Inc. for the purchase of uniforms for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Second Amendment to Contract DA-5533 with ServiceWear Apparel Inc. to extend the term through September 13, 2026, covering provision of uniforms for LAWA. CONCUR with said BOAC action of March 13, 2025, by BOAC Resolution 28120, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Second Amendment to Contract DA-5533 with ServiceWear Apparel Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5533 with ServiceWear Apparel, Inc. for procurement of uniforms will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. There is no change to the contract authority of $1,400,000 through the Amendment. Funding is programmed in LAWA’s 2024-25 budget in various cost centers. The recommendations in this report comply with the LAWA adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 4, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
25-0493
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
25-0518 CDs 6, 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed Third Amendment to Service Authority 4700002146 between the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Curatorial Inc. for on-call art handling services. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Service Authority 4700002146 with Curatorial Inc. to extend the term by 12 months and increase the amount by $150,000, for a new total not to exceed $450,000, covering on-call art handling services for LAWA. CONCUR with said BOAC action of March 13, 2025, by BOAC Resolution 28117, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Third Amendment to Service Authority 4700002146 with Curatorial Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Third Amendment to Service Authority 4700002146 with Curatorial Inc. to continue art handling services will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The contract authority remains the same at $450,000. Funding is available in the LAWA Operating Budget Cost Center 1150184 – Arts Program. Subsequent year funding will be subject to approval in the annual budget process. The recommendations in this report comply with the LAWA adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
25-0518
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0505 CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed Second Amendments to Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Contracts DA-5421 with Rum & Humble Inc. and Contract DA-5422 with Future Roots Inc. dba DUBLAB for continued development and implementation of a Musical Arts and Cultural Production Program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Second Amendments to both Contract DA-5421 with Rum & Humble Inc. and Contract DA-5422 with Future Roots Inc. dba DUBLAB to extend their respective terms by 12 months, increase their contract authorities by $215,000 and $190,000, respectively, and revise both contracts' Consultant's cost proposals, equipment rental, cartage and miscellaneous expense maximums, covering continued development and implementation of a Musical Arts and Cultural Production Program at LAX. CONCUR with said BOAC action of March 13, 2025, by BOAC Resolution 28118, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Second Amendments to both Contract DA-5421 with Rum & Humble Inc. and Contract DA-5422 with Future Roots Inc. dba DUBLAB. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Second Amendments to LAWA Contract DA-5421 with Rum and Humble, Inc. and Contract DA-5422 with Future Roots, Inc., dba DUBLAB, will have no impact on the General Fund. The Amendments extend the respective terms by one year and increase the maximum not-to-exceed amount by $215,000 and $190,000, respectively, for a total amount of $405,000. Funding for the agreements is included in the LAX Art Program annual music and performance budget funded by Special Fund 70A-LAX Art Program. The recommendations in this report comply with the LAWA adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-0505
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
21-1355-S2 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) relative to the proposed Eighth Amendment to Lease No. 915 with San Pedro Public Market, LLC. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 25-10550 authorizing the proposed Eighth Amendment to Lease No. 915 with San Pedro Public Market, LLC. CONCUR with said BOHC action of May 8, 2025, by POLA Resolution 25-10550, authorizing the Executive Director, Harbor Department, or designee, to execute said Eighth Amendment to Lease No. 915 with San Pedro Public Market, LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
21-1355-S2
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)