City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 16441

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Eleven members were present at roll call; Council Member Price recused himself from Item 8 due to his wife's employer having worked with an applicant on the item, which passed 12-0 in his absence. All items reached unanimous or non-contested votes. The council adopted a large slate of items without recorded opposition, including Item 19, a Lee-Nazarian resolution establishing the city's position in support of SB 680 (Rubio), which would strengthen penalties for adults who engage in unlawful sexual acts with minors; and Items 20-26, seven closed-session litigation settlements ranging from $150,000 to $700,000, including cases against the city brought by Armen Belgarian, Leslie Conliff, Marsha Persinger, Misty Stevenson, Evangelina Flora Alcantara, Stephanie Acosta, and Francisco Hernandez Tel.

The council's most substantive discussion centered on Item 7, a Raman-authored Housing and Homelessness Committee report examining the county's newly created homelessness department and pathways for the city to manage its regional homelessness response without relying on the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), following the county's move to redirect its LAHSA funding. Council Member Rodriguez, who introduced amendment 7A on behalf of Council Member Lee to add reporting on administrative costs, argued that LAHSA has shown "a coingling and conflation of funds without answers to basic questions" and said she reached the conclusion more than a year ago that the city should accelerate its separation from the agency, pointing to smaller cities like Glendale and Long Beach that manage their own continuum-of-care systems. Council Member Blumenfield said he shared frustration with LAHSA's performance following recent meetings with county supervisors, noting that LAHSA was originally created through a settlement of a lawsuit against the city over homeless services and that the county's move to pull funding leaves the city needing to clarify "who does what" going forward. The item, as amended, passed as part of a broader item block with no recorded opposition.

Public Comment

Public comment featured extended disruptive remarks from recurring commenters, including personal attacks on several council members and unrelated content, prompting a formal warning from the council president under the meeting's disruption rules.

Scheduled hearings
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17-0160-S615 CD 3

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 22113 West Cantlay Street.

Official recommendation
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 22113 West Cantlay Street. (Lien: $3,970.06) (Continued from Council meeting of February 4, 2025) Speaker Card(s)_02-04-2025 Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-30-25 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 6-17-24 Council Action 01_23_2018 Speaker Card(s) 01_19_2018 Report from Department of Building and Safety 09_20_2017
Documents (6)
Speaker Card(s)_02-04-2025
Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-30-25
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 6-17-24
Council Action 01_23_2018
Speaker Card(s) 01_19_2018
Report from Department of Building and Safety 09_20_2017
(2)
23-0065-S1 CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Cali Market, located at 9601 and 9603 West Venice Boulevard.

Documents (10)
Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-24-2025
Communication from Deputy City Clerk - Returned Mail dated 02-20-2025
Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 02-14-2025 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 01-24-2025 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 01-24-2025 - Notice
Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 1-23-25
Attachment to Application submitted 1-23-25 - Letter of Determination
Attachment to Application submitted 1-23-25 - Mailing List
Attachment to Application submitted 1-23-25 - Support Letter
(3)
25-0160-S16 CD 10

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 2302 South Virginia Road.

Official recommendation
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 2302 South Virginia Road. (Lien: $386.16) (Continued from Council meeting of April 1, 2025) Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-27-25 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 11-22-24 Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (3)
Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-27-25
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 11-22-24
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
(4)
24-1422 CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the termination of Covenant and Agreement recorded regarding the parking area and driveway plan for 19681 South Pacific Gateway; Right of Way No. 36000-2513.

Official recommendation
FIND that the termination of this Covenant and Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to the categorical exemptions included in the City of Los Angeles Guidelines under Article III, Class 5(22). APPROVE the petitioner's request for the termination of the Covenant and Agreement recorded as Document No. 2984, on January 24, 1975, of Official Records, regarding the parking area and driveway plan, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer’s report dated November 14, 2025, attached to the Council file, be approved, subject to the following condition: That petitioner makes satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering with respect to the payment of document recording fee. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute and record a suitable release from the covenant and agreement recorded as Document No. 2984 on January 24, 1975, of Official Records. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division to record the necessary termination document. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,006.98 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Works Committee_3-26-25 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_3-20-25 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 11-14-24 Attachment to Report dated 11-14-24 - Application Attachment to Report dated 11-14-24 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 11-14-24 - Covenant Speaker Card(s)_03-26-2025
Documents (7)
Report from Public Works Committee_3-26-25
Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_3-20-25
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 11-14-24
Attachment to Report dated 11-14-24 - Application
Attachment to Report dated 11-14-24 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Report dated 11-14-24 - Covenant
Speaker Card(s)_03-26-2025
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25-0151 CD 15

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveway at 15814-15824 Vermont Avenue, south of 157th Street, being established as Villas Lane; Right of Way No. 36000-2575.

Official recommendation
FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of the private driveway located at 15814-15824 Vermont Avenue, south of 157th Street, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated February 10, 2025, attached to the Council file, be established as Villas Lane (Private Driveway). INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,628.82 was collected pursuant to Section 18.09 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Works Committee_3-26-25 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_03-20-25 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_3-20-25 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 2-10-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-10-25 - Application Attachment to Report dated 2-10-25 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 2-10-25 - Tract Map Speaker Card(s)_03-26-2025
Documents (8)
Report from Public Works Committee_3-26-25
Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_03-20-25
Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_3-20-25
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 2-10-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-10-25 - Application
Attachment to Report dated 2-10-25 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Report dated 2-10-25 - Tract Map
Speaker Card(s)_03-26-2025
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21-1155 CD 14

HEARING TESTIMONY AND COMMENTS relative to the proposed levy of assessment of the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District,

Documents (47)
Speaker Card(s)_03-18-2025
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 3-18-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-03-25
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_3-4-25
Report from City Clerk dated 11-27-24
Attachment to Report dated 11-27-24 - Annual Report
Attachment to Report dated 11-27-24 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Final Ordinance No. 188188 dated 4-22-24.pdf
188188 Proof of Publication
Communication from City Clerk dated 3-14-24 - Tabulation Report.pdf
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 3-19-2024
Speaker Card(s)_03-08-2024
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188107 dated 3-3-24.pdf
Communication from City Clerk submitted 2-16-24 - Draft Ordinance of Establishment.pdf
Council Action dated 2-06-24
Proof Of Publication Dated 02-01-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1292024
Speaker Card(s)_01-17-2024
Communication(s) from Public_01-16-2024
Speaker Card(s)_01-16-2024
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 1-16-24
Report from City Clerk dated 11-28-23
Attachment to Report dated 11-28-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 11-28-23 - 2024 Annual Report
Final Ordinance No. 187805 dated 5-7-23.pdf
Proof of Publication 4-6-23 (1)
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 442023
Speaker Card(s)_03-22-2023
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187750 dated 3-19-23.pdf
Communication from City Clerk dated 3-23-23 - Tabulation Report.pdf
Speaker Card(s)_02-22-2023
Proof of Publication 02-16-23
Communication from City Clerk dated 2-14-23 - Draft Ordinance of Establishment
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2142023
Report from City Clerk dated 12-13-22.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 12-13-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 12-13-22 - 2023 Annual Report
Final Ordinance No. 187352 dated 2-21-22.pdf
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1-12-22
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187274 dated 12-30-21
Communication from City Clerk submitted 12-03-21 - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Proof of Publication 11-29-21
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11-23-21
Report from City Clerk dated 10-04-21.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-04-21 - Annual Report.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-04-21 - Ordinance of Intention.pdf
Final Ordinance No.188566 Dated 5-8-2025 .pdf
Completed hearings
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25-0316

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of a new Los Angeles County (County) department for homelessness and its impacts on the City's homelessness contracts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA); and pathways the City can take in terms of coordinating services, sharing data and managing a regional homelessness response system without the participation of the LAHSA.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on: The implications of the establishment of a new County Department for homelessness and its impacts on the City's homelessness contracts with the LAHSA. Options for pathways the City can take if the County were to establish the department, especially in terms of coordinating services, sharing data, and managing a regional homelessness response system without the participation of the LAHSA. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 3-26-25 Motion (Raman - Blumenfield) dated 3-21-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-26-2025
Documents (3)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 3-26-25
Motion (Raman - Blumenfield) dated 3-21-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-26-2025
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23-0624

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adopting a revised Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline (AHMP) process; and making changes to existing AHMP, Proposition HHH, United to House LA or Project HomeKey projects.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated September 26, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23-0624, inasmuch as no further Council action is required at this time. DIRECT the LAHD to adopt a revised AHMP process consistent with the recommendations contained in the revised LAHD report dated February 28, 2025, attached to Council file No. 23-0624, including the following key provisions: The requirement to present an annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to the City Council for approval at the beginning of each fiscal year that includes, at a minimum, the applicable guidelines and regulations for the NOFA; necessary delegated authorities to the General Manager, LAHD, or a designee, for streamlined implementation of funding awards; and a calendar of anticipated dates for one or more funding rounds in the NOFA process that are intended to align with the schedules of other funding sources. Authorization for the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to recommend project funding awards based on the approved NOFA criteria and direction that such recommendations be presented to Council and Mayor for approval. DIRECT the LAHD to inform Council, the Mayor, and program stakeholders of the approved annual calendar of all relevant dates for the AHMP process. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to make the following changes on existing AHMP, Proposition HHH, United to House LA or Project HomeKey projects: Provide a commitment term of two years for AHMP awards, with delegated authority to the LAHD to provide up to two two-year extensions if justified. Review, approve, negotiate, and execute new loan agreements, amendments to existing loan agreements, or amended and restated loan agreements for each project that receives a loan or loan increase, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Allow the deferment of accrued construction loan interest to ensure the financial feasibility of a project. Allow the use of residual receipts payments from one project owned by a sponsor to support another struggling project owned by the sponsor. Allow the modifications to the project, provided such changes remain consistent with approval NOFA guidelines and regulations, including: financial terms, distribution and number of units, income targeting; and technical corrections to project addresses, name of project sponsor, and other administrative amendments that comply with the requirements of the funding program. REQUEST the City Attorney to consider what changes might be required, including potential changes to the current Los Angeles Administrative Code, to allow for a further streamlined AHMP process. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund through the actions recommended in said LAHD report dated February 28 2025. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of April 1, 2025) Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 3-19-25 Communication(s) from Public_03-18-2025 Revised Report from Housing Department dated 2-28-25.pdf Report from Housing Department dated 09-26-24 Communication(s) from Public_03-26-2024 Council Action dated 6-30-23 Speaker Card(s)_06-30-2023 Communication(s) from Public_06-29-2023 Speaker Card(s)_06-21-2023 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 6-21-23 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Raman - Harris-Dawson) dated 6-13-23 Speaker Card(s)_03-19-2025 Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (13)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 3-19-25
Communication(s) from Public_03-18-2025
Revised Report from Housing Department dated 2-28-25.pdf
Report from Housing Department dated 09-26-24
Communication(s) from Public_03-26-2024
Council Action dated 6-30-23
Speaker Card(s)_06-30-2023
Communication(s) from Public_06-29-2023
Speaker Card(s)_06-21-2023
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 6-21-23
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Raman - Harris-Dawson) dated 6-13-23
Speaker Card(s)_03-19-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
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25-0290

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Department of Cultural Affairs accepting a grant from the Getty Foundation for the 2024-25 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), or designee, to retroactively submit a grant application to the Getty Foundation “Marrow Undergraduate Internship” program. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to submit all necessary paperwork relative to the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality. AUTHORIZE the DCA to accept a grant award from the Getty Foundation in the amount of $7,900. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on behalf of the City, and to submit the required reporting relative to the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality. AUTHORIZE the DCA to receive and expend grant funds for activities for all eligible purposes. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337/30, Cultural Affairs Grants, to be labeled “Getty MUI 24/25”. Appropriate $7,900 received from the Getty Foundation into the newly established account “Getty MUI 24/25” within Fund No. 337/30. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to prepare any Controller instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in, or deriving from, the transmittal, and/or to make necessary technical adjustments; and further, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 4-1-25 Report from Department of Cultural Affairs dated 3-17-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (3)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 4-1-25
Report from Department of Cultural Affairs dated 3-17-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
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25-0263 CD 14

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Department of Cultural Affairs accepting funds from the Community Project Funding grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to support the Highland Park Youth Arts Center.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), or designee, to accept the $1,000,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) award on behalf of the City and to execute the Federal Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), pursuant to the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 and superseding provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. APPROVE the use of the $1,000,000 in CPF funds to support the pre- development phase of constructing the Highland Park Youth Arts Center (HPYAC), a new Los Angeles youth arts center at the existing location of the Bridgewell Armory in Council District 14. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a new interest-bearing fund titled “HUD Federal Community Project Funding DCA”, and recognize a receivable in the amount of $1,000,000, receive and disburse the said funds to the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to support the construction project upon presentation of documentation and proper demand of the DCA. Create an appropriation account within the newly established fund and to expend therefrom subject to DCA approval. Appropriation Account No. 30XXXX (TBD); Account Name: Highland Park Youth Arts Center; Amount: $1,000,000 AUTHORIZE the General Managers, or designees, of the program implementing departments to negotiate and execute contracts, contract amendments, and/or interdepartmental agreements as needed with grant recipients in consultation with the DCA as grant administrator, subject to City Attorney approval as to form. INSTRUCT the DCA and BOE to report to Council on the status of the HPYAC Project within 30 calendar days after the six-month performance period to comply with the HUD’s reporting requirements. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to prepare necessary Controller instructions to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in or deriving from the transmittal, and/or to make necessary technical adjustment; and further, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund No. 100. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 4-1-25 Department of Cultural Affairs dated 3-10-25 Attachment to Report dated 3-10-25 - Grant Agreement Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (4)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 4-1-25
Department of Cultural Affairs dated 3-10-25
Attachment to Report dated 3-10-25 - Grant Agreement
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
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25-0323

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTIONS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the issuance of Los Angeles Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2025-A, Series 2025-B, and Refunding Series 2025-C, and of Los Angeles Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2025-A.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying Twenty-Ninth Supplemental Subordinate General RESOLUTION, attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, which authorizes the negotiated sale of up to $900 million of Los Angeles Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (the “2025 Subordinate Bonds”), including refunding bonds, in one or more series, on a tax-exempt and taxable basis, reaffirms previously proposed amendments and supplements to the Subordinate General Resolution which require bondholder consent, and authorizes the execution of various documents required to consummate the transactions, including approval for the CAO to take necessary actions required to manage and effectuate the transaction. ADOPT the accompanying Thirty-First Supplemental General RESOLUTION, attached to said CAO report, which authorizes the negotiated sale of up to $800 million of Los Angeles Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (the “2025 Senior Bonds,” and together with the 2025 Subordinate Bonds, the “Bonds”), including refunding bonds, in one or more series, on a tax-exempt and taxable basis, proposes amendments and supplements to the General Resolution which require bondholder consent, and authorizes the execution of various documents required to consummate the transactions, including approval for the CAO to take necessary actions required to manage and effectuate the transaction. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying FUND ORDINANCE, dated March 21, 2025, providing for the issuance of subordinate and senior bonds for the Wastewater System and amending Section 5.168.1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to create special funds related to the issuance of those bonds and to facilitate compliance with certain tax law requirements for the Wastewater System revenue bond program; and, to create new special funds for recording accounting transactions in connection with refunding of commercial paper issuances with the Bonds, for the purpose of payment of principal and interest on the Bonds, and for the administration of the bond proceeds released from the reserve fund for Senior Lien Bonds and other reimbursements received by the City to facilitate compliance with certain federal tax law requirements. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement the Council’s intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund from approval of the proposed recommendations in said CAO report. Principal and interest on the Bonds will be paid solely from revenues and from amounts in the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in said CAO report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that principal and interest on the Bonds will be paid from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact to the City’s General Fund from the approval of the recommendations in said CAO report as debt service on the Bonds will be paid from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Based on current market rates, total debt service for the approximate $798 million of 2025 Subordinate Bonds is projected to be $1.4 billion, including $606 million in interest, over 30 years at an interest rate of 4.47 percent. Total debt service for the approximate $470 million of 2025 Senior Bonds is projected to be $727 million, including $257 million in interest, over 20 years at an interest rate of 3.71 percent. The refunding components of the 2025 Subordinate Bonds are expected to generate present value savings of approximately $43 million or 8.23 percent of the refunded bonds. The 2025 Senior Bonds are expected to generate present value savings of approximately $32 million or 6.24 percent of the refunded bonds. The estimated debt service, interest rates, and projected savings are based on market conditions as of March 17, 2025. Actual debt service, interest rates, and savings will be determined at the time of pricing. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Energy and Environment Committee_04-01-25 Report from City Attorney dated 3-24-25 Attachement to Report dated 3-24-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-21-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (5)
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_04-01-25
Report from City Attorney dated 3-24-25
Attachement to Report dated 3-24-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-21-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
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24-1471 CD 5

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal regarding the determination that the project is categorically exempt and not subject to CEQA by the Board of Public Works (BPW) regarding the 10453 Sandal Lane Project (Project).

Official recommendation
DENY the appeal filed by Mr. Bruno Naylor relative to the determination by the BPW on November 13, 2024, that the Project is statutorily exempt under the California CEQA. ADOPT a new CEQA determination, on a de novo basis, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15303, and that no exception to the categorical exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies; and, INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to file the same CEQA Notice of Exemption approved by the BPW (RA 6.7) as approved by the Council reflecting this determination. ADOPT the Report and Recommendations as found in the BSS report dated March 27, 2025, attached to the Council file, as the findings of the Council for its CEQA determination and determination of the Appeal, excluding the Appeal arguments itself at Report Attachment 4 of said BSS report. DETERMINE that the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) does not provide Appellant a legal right to appeal the decision to issue a protected tree permit and that Appellant's sole right to appeal exists pursuant to CEQA and LAMC 197.01, conferring a right to file an administrative appeal of a CEQA determination. SUSTAIN the BPW's November 13, 2024, approval of the Permit to Remove Protected Trees and Replant (Permit No. 1-4607743941) (RA 6.1) and lift the stay on issuance of this permit and all project Permits as of the effective date of the Official Action of Council on this matter. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BSS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Energy and Environment Committee_04-01-25 Report from Bureau of Street Services dated 3-27-25 CEQA Appeal Application submitted 11-22-24 Communication(s) from Public_03-27-2025 Communication(s) from Public_04-01-2025 Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (6)
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_04-01-25
Report from Bureau of Street Services dated 3-27-25
CEQA Appeal Application submitted 11-22-24
Communication(s) from Public_03-27-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-01-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
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25-0337

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Office of Finance to execute an agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC, for collections management system and database services.

Official recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute an agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC for a collections management system and database services for a term of five years, with two additional optional two-year extensions, for a cumulative term of nine years, up to $1.03 million in costs for the initial five-year term, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to append the latest City Standard Provisions, Software License and Services Agreement (SLSA), and the Service Termination Authorization Code as part of the Agreement. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance, prior to executing the contract, to ensure that the Contractor submits current insurance documentation meeting the limits deemed appropriate by the Office of the City Administrative Officer’s Risk Manager through KwikComply and the submitted Disclosure Ordinance form and Equal Benefits and First Source Hiring ordinance forms are verified by the Bureau of Contract Administration. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as funding for this Agreement is available in the Department’s Contractual Services Account for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Continuation of the Agreement 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 this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that on-going revenues will be used to fund these on-going expenses. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 26, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 23, 2025) Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 4-1-25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-25-25
Documents (2)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 4-1-25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-25-25
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16-0678

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Office of Finance executing Amendment No. 3 to Contract C-127800 with Electronic Output Solutions, Incorporated, for variable imaging, mailing, and electronic billing communication services.

Official recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute, the proposed Third Amendment with Electronic Output Solutions, Inc. (EOS) for variable imaging, and electronic billing communications services to extend the contract term by two years for a cumulative five-year term from June 1, 2022 through May 30, 2027, subject to City Attorney review as to form. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to ensure that Electronic Output Solutions has the appropriate compliance documentation related to the Contractor Responsibility Ordinance prior to executing the proposed Amendment. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Amendment may result in a General Fund impact to the extent that the Department’s request for additional funds in the Financial Status Report is not funded through an existing General Fund current year appropriation. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Polices to the extent that current expenditures will be funded by current revenues. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 12, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 9, 2025) Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 4-1-25 Council Action dated 7-01-21 Council Action 06_30_2016 Speaker Card(s) 06_20_2016 Report from Budget and Finance Committee 06_20_2016 Report from City Administrative Officer 06_07_2016 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-15-21.pdf Budget and Finance Committee Report dated 6-28-21 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-19-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Documents (10)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 4-1-25
Council Action dated 7-01-21
Council Action 06_30_2016
Speaker Card(s) 06_20_2016
Report from Budget and Finance Committee 06_20_2016
Report from City Administrative Officer 06_07_2016
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-15-21.pdf
Budget and Finance Committee Report dated 6-28-21
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-19-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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25-0340 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to support the South Los Angeles Wetlands Improvements Project.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $150,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209, to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89270K (General Capital - SLA Wetlands), to support the South Los Angeles Wetlands Improvements Project. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks 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 /changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Price - Rodriguez) dated 3-28-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Rodriguez) dated 3-28-25
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25-0341 CD 12

MOTION (LEE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding to support community programs and groups in Council District 12 (CD 12).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $60,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P Account No. 281212 (CD 12 Redevelopment Projects- Services) to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0712 (CD12 Community Services) to provide funding to support community programs and groups in Council District 12. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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. Motion (Lee - Blumenfield) dated 3-28-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Lee - Blumenfield) dated 3-28-25
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23-0665

MOTION (HERNANDEZ - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding to administer the Modernizing the Older Californians Act supportive services grant for the period ending March 31, 2026.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish new accounts and appropriate $2,093,756 within Fund No. 67A titled "Funds for Other Aging Grants & Misc. programs", to administer the Modernizing the Older Californians Act supportive services grant for the period ending March 31, 2026, in the amounts and accounts as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer funds on an as-needed basis (Revenue Source Code No. 5693), in the amounts and accounts as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging, or designee. Motion (Hernandez - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-28-25 Report from Department of Aging dated 6-16-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6302023 Speaker Card(s)_06-27-2023
Documents (4)
Motion (Hernandez - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-28-25
Report from Department of Aging dated 6-16-23
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6302023
Speaker Card(s)_06-27-2023
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24-0698

MOTION (HUTT - MCOSKER) relative to amending the prior Council action of June 18, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-0698, to change the contractor from Able Solutions to Elite Transportation & Security Services, for various supplemental services in Council Districts 8, 9, and 10.

Official recommendation
AMEND the Council action of June 18, 2024 relative to funding for various supplemental services in Council Districts 8, 9, and 10 (CF 24-0698), to change the contractor identified in Recommendation 4(a) from Able Solutions to Elite Transportation & Security Services, with all other aspects of the original Council action to remain unchanged. Motion (Hutt - McOsker) dated 4-01-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-1-2024 Motion (Harris-Dawson - Hutt) dated 6-11-24
Documents (4)
Motion (Hutt - McOsker) dated 4-01-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-1-2024
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Hutt) dated 6-11-24
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24-0002-S16

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (LEE – NAZARIAN) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding Senate Bill 680 (Rubio) which would deter the sexual exploitation of children and create more consistent consequences for those who engage in unlawful sexual acts with a minor.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2024-25 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for Senate Bill 680 (Rubio) which would deter the sexual exploitation of children and create more consistent consequences for those who engage in unlawful sexual acts with a minor. (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Resolution (Lee - Nazarian) dated 4-02-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-03-2025
Documents (2)
Resolution (Lee - Nazarian) dated 4-02-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-03-2025
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