City Council meeting summary

25-0006-S54 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to requesting a report describing the evacuation orders in Encino related to the Palisades Fire; what steps the City needs to take to address the needs of impacted residents; and how the City can ensure that such issues do not reoccur. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, and the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of any other relevant agencies, to report to Council within 30 days, with a report describing the evacuation orders in Encino related to the Palisades Fire, what steps the City needs to take to address the needs of impacted residents, and how the City can ensure that such issues do not reoccur. 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

21-0717-S3 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Guaranteed Income Program for survivors of intimate partner violence and transitional-aged youth. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: NOTE and FILE the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) report dated May 9, 2025, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to implement the new guaranteed income program for survivors of intimate partner violence and transitional-aged youth. REQUEST the Controller to transfer $2 million to the Public Assistance Benefit Program Fund – Guaranteed Basic Income Fund No. 10E/21, new account name and number, from the accounts as detailed in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 4, 2025, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments as necessary to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council, subject to the approval of the CAO, and request the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report will have no additional impact to the General Fund. A total of $2 million in Council discretionary funds has been identified from Council Districts 9 and 13. The $250,000 allocation in the Mayor’s Fund will be used to support a contract with Forward for an online portal. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used for one-time expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0005-S75 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4569 East York Boulevard (Case No. 708518), Assessor I.D. No. 5474-011-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 15, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4569 East York Boulevard (Case No. 708518), Assessor I.D. No. 5474-011-011, 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. (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2025)

25-0005-S86 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3028 East 1st Street (Case No. 24583), Assessor I.D. No. 5179-002-023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 22, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3028 East 1st Street (Case No. 24583), Assessor I.D. No. 5179-002-023, 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. (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2025)

25-0005-S76 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1801 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 554846), Assessor I.D. No. 5544-012-010, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 15, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1801 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 554846), Assessor I.D. No. 5544-012-010, 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. (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2025)

25-0831 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PADILLA) relative to funding for supplemental services, such as small litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, weed abatement, for 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. 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 purposes, subject to the approval of 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 number; said corrections / clarifications / revisions may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

21-1012-S4 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for ongoing community beautification efforts in Council District Four (CD 4). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $330,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for ongoing community beautification efforts in CD 4, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the period beginning July 1, 2025 through December 31, 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 the Los Angeles Conservation Corps 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. 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, 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.

25-0832 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HUTT) relative to funding to support ongoing community beautification and clean-up efforts of the Korean Youth and Community Center in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $500,631.92 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201, to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for community beautification and clean-up efforts in CD 1, currently being provided by the Koreatown Youth and Community Center under City Contract No. C-145562. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Office of Community Beautification) to prepare, process, and execute the necessary document(s) with and/or payment(s) to the Koreatown Youth and Community Center, 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. AUTHORIZE, if needed, the Councilmember of the First District to execute any such document(s) on behalf of the City. 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, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarification / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

25-0833 MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for parkway repair work at Canyon Lake Drive and installation of permanent fencing along Mulholland Highway under the Hollywood sign in Council District Four (CD 4). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00ABAJ (Wonder View Trails Extension) as follows: $72,000 to Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime) $15,000 to BSS Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003030 (Construction Expense) $8,000 to BSS Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) $5,000 to BSS Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies) TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $350,000 from the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00ABAJ (Wonder View Trails Extension), as follows: Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Fund No. 682/50, Account 50YVLE (Griffith Park ATP) AUTHORIZE the BSS and the BOE to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

25-0834 CD 9 MOTION (PRICE - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding to provide security through the end of the year and to install window barricades at the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park facility in Council District Nine (CD 9). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $215,750 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/88, Account No. 3040, to provide security through the end of the year and to install window barricades at the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park facility in CD 9. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical 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.

25-0835 MOTION (PADILLA - RAMAN) relative to funding for the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Urban Forestry Division. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $60,005 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281206 (CD 6 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the BSS, Urban Forestry Division Fund No. 100/86 as follows: $54,005 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries – Overtime) and $6,000 to Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) AUTHORIZE the BSS 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 another other means.

25-0836 MOTION (PRICE - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for the Latino Heritage Month Celebration. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: UTILIZE $25,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Latino Heritage Month Celebration. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payment in the above purpose, directly with the vendor/service provider, or any other appropriate agency or organization, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, if needed, to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical correction or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

25-0010-S4 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of person or persons responsible for the death of Dominic Ladon Gooden on July 28, 2020. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Dominic Ladon Gooden on July 28, 2020. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

21-0152-S4 MOTION (McOSKER - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to coordinating a street banner program to promote the “Just Say Hello” public service announcement. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Port of Los Angeles, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of July 30, 2025 through October 30, 2025. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.

24-1122-S1 CD 13 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for supplemental community beautification services in Council District 13 (CD 13). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $630,000 from the CD 13 portion of AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for supplemental community beautification services in CD 13, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for a term of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 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 the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, including but not limited to any amendments to existing contracts, 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, 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.

25-0840 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to support the ongoing community beautification and clean-up efforts of the Los Angeles Conservation Corps in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $630,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201, to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for community beautification and clean-up efforts in CD 1, currently being provided by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps under City Contract No. C-145470. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Office of Community Beautification) to prepare, process, and execute the necessary document(s) with and/or payment(s) to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, 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. AUTHORIZE, if needed, the Councilmember of the First District to execute any such document(s) on behalf of the City. 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, 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.

25-4118-S7 CD 10 RESOLUTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to designating locations in Council District 10 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to LAMC Section 41.18, 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: Lafayette Park ABH Shelter - 668 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, California 90005 - Designated Facility On Ramps/Off Ramp/Tunnel Under 10 Freeway at Robertson Boulevard and National Boulevard - Freeway Felipe De Neve Branch Library and Lafayette Park and Recreation Center - 2820 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California 90057 625 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, California 90057 - Public Park RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City departments(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.

20-0986-S2 MOTION (NAZARIAN - HUTT) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District Two (CD 2) special recognition of the 5th Anniversary of the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion at City Hall, on August 4, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0702 (CD-2 Community Services), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 2 special recognition at City Hall of the 5th Anniversary of the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion, on August 4, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall.

25-0011-S9 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for Bureau of Engineering (BOE) expenses and staff costs required for the completion of the repairs and improvements to the Sunnyslope Avenue pedestrian bridge. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $49,329.25 from the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled "Sunnyslope Pedestrian Bridge", for BOE expenses and staff costs required for the completion of the repairs and improvements to the Sunnyslope Avenue pedestrian bridge. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to make any technical 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 accounting corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

25-0841 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for the restart of the On-Demand Tree Trimming Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $540,000 within the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund No. 100/86, from Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) to Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime). AUTHORIZE the BSS 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.

25-0842 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON, PADILLA - LEE) relative to authorizing the use of historic spaces of City Hall for a special tour hosted by Project Restore for the Los Angeles Conservancy. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE Project Restore to use the historic spaces of City Hall on August 13, 20, 27 and September 3, 2025 for a special tour for the Los Angeles Conservancy, with the understanding that the Los Angeles Conservancy will reimburse the City for any costs associated with this activity.

25-4118-S8 RESOLUTION (NAZARIAN - LEE) relative to designating locations in Council District Two (CD 2) 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 LAMC Section 41.18, 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: 10811 Chandler Boulevard - Chandler Bikepath - Public Safety Vanowen Street and Satsuma Avenue - Public Safety 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.

25-0843 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ, McOSKER – LEE) relative to an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) to prohibit the issuance of permits to prevent the approval of Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks under Los Angeles Muncipal Code (LAMC) Section 14.00(A)(7), Public Benefit Projects. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare and process an ICO to prohibit the issuance of any demotion, building, grading, and any other applicable permits to prevent the approval of RV Parks under LAMC Section 14.00(A)(7), relative to Public Benefit Projects for RV Parks, inasmuch as there are inconsistencies in the LAMC (Zoning and Fire Codes) and the State of California Building Code, as to the controlling land use regulations for RV Parks. DIRECT the DCP to include an Urgency Clause, making it effective upon publication, and consistent with California Government Code Section 65858, the ICO shall run for 45 days, with a 10 month and 15 days extension by Council Resolution, and can be further extended for an additional one year, or until the adoption of the appropriate land use regulatory controls have been prepared by the DCP, adopted by the Council and become effective, whichever occurs first. (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

25-0014 The City 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 Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation Administrative Case Numbers: 2021-0226 and 2023-0106. (These matters concern potential voluntary compliance agreement with the Federal Highway Administration.) (Public Works Committee considered the above matter on June 11, 2025.)

25-0852 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 Kamran Hakimi v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05119. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.)

25-0853 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 Stephen Paper, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV03899. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.)

25-0854 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 Robert Danbom v. LAFD, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV28056. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.)

25-0855 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 Arturo Aceves Jimenez v. County of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Case No. 2:21-cv-07117. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.)