City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 16464

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Council Member Price recused himself from Item 10. The council adopted, without recorded opposition, Item 21, a Hernandez motion directing the Youth Development Department, working with the Chief Legislative Analyst, LAUSD, and community-based organizations, to develop a framework for meaningful youth participation in the city's independent redistricting commission, citing more than 400,000 LAUSD students with no direct voice in how their districts are drawn.

Contested Votes

Item 12 (Housing and Homelessness Committee report on the Homelessness Emergency Account's 22nd status report as of November 30, 2024) passed 12-1, with Council Member Rodriguez casting the lone no vote. No floor debate accompanied the vote.

Item 20 (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report and resolution establishing the city's position on legislation to amend the State Density Bonus Law so that evacuation routes within and near Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones are not overwhelmed by dense development impeding safe evacuation) passed 12-2, with Hernandez and Raman voting no. Council Member Raman, who also opposed the item in committee, said she supports preventing overdevelopment in high fire-risk zones given real safety challenges in the wildland-urban interface, but argued the resolution's language was overly broad and risked fueling anti-density "fear-mongering" that reduces support for housing citywide, including in safer areas that could otherwise accommodate more density. She said she hoped future legislation would focus density in safer areas while protecting people from building in the most fire-prone zones.

Public Comment

Several fast-food workers, including employees of McDonald's, urged the council to agendize the Fair Work Week extension for fast-food workers, describing unsafe working conditions (including a slippery walk-in freezer that had trapped or injured coworkers), unpredictable scheduling, wage and hour cuts, and a lack of paid time off. One speaker, a single mother of six who described being homeless while employed by a large restaurant chain, said her hours were repeatedly cut without warning.

Contested Votes

Tallies and member votes are the official record (LA City Clerk CVVS). Descriptions are drawn from the meeting transcript.

Item 12 — CF 22-1545-S25 (Adopted): Housing and Homelessness Committee report on the Homelessness Emergency Account's 22nd status report as of November 30, 2024.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Adrin Nazarian, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (1)Monica Rodriguez
Absent (2)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price

Item 20 — CF 25-0002-S2 (Adopted): Resolution establishing the city's position on legislation amending the State Density Bonus Law to protect evacuation routes in and near Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones from dense development.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Adrin Nazarian, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Nithya Raman
Absent (1)Bob Blumenfield
Completed hearings
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25-0006-S18

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initial cost estimates for the January 2025 fire and windstorm event.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 21, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S18, inasmuch as no further Council action is required at this time. INSTRUCT the CAO to provide written quarterly reports regarding the City's fiscal recovery from the 2025 wildfires. These reports should include but not be limited to updated damage estimates, status of special fund loans and other funding sources utilized to front fund recovery costs and status of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is an impact to the General Fund for an amount yet to be determined based upon final approval of both FEMA and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services California Disaster Assistance Act reimbursable grants. In the short term, the General Fund will need to provide front funding and the CAO’s Office will continue to work with City departments to better define the scope of current year needs, which will be better known at the conclusion of the event. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Joint Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Budget and Finance Committee - 2-18-25 Communication from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery Clerk - 2-6-25 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Fiscal Impact of Wildfires Presentation_1-22_25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-21-25 Council Action dated 1-21-25 Motion (Park, Yaroslavsky - McOsker) dated 1-14-25 Speaker Card(s)_01-22-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-06-2025 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation 2-6-25 Communication(s) from Public_02-05-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Documents (12)
Joint Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Budget and Finance Committee - 2-18-25
Communication from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery Clerk - 2-6-25
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Fiscal Impact of Wildfires Presentation_1-22_25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-21-25
Council Action dated 1-21-25
Motion (Park, Yaroslavsky - McOsker) dated 1-14-25
Speaker Card(s)_01-22-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-06-2025
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation 2-6-25
Communication(s) from Public_02-05-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
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25-0002-S4

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a including in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program support and/or sponsorship for any legislation that prevents the monopolistic concentration of homeownership in fire-damaged areas and encourages recovery efforts that prioritize the needs of families over the interest of large investors.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP for any legislation that prevents the monopolistic concentration of homeownership in fire-damaged areas and encourages recovery efforts that prioritize the needs of families over the interest of large investors. 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 Joint Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Committee - 2-14-25 Communication from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery Clerk - 2-6-25 Resolution (Nazarian, Park - Padilla) dated 1-31-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-06-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-14-2025
Documents (5)
Joint Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Committee - 2-14-25
Communication from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery Clerk - 2-6-25
Resolution (Nazarian, Park - Padilla) dated 1-31-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-06-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-14-2025
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22-0105-S1 CD 11

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving an extension of the Measure A grant performance period for the Venice Pier Improvement Project.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2028 (Time Extension) for the Venice Pier Improvement Project (Project), subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD). AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute an amendment to the Measure A grant agreement for the Project, in substantially the same form as set forth in Attachment No. 1 of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated December 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, for the Time Extension upon approval by the RPOSD, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make technical adjustments as necessary to carry out the intent of the Board report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25 Report from L.A. For Kids Steering Committee dated 1-31-25.pdf Report from Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners dated 12-05-24.pdf
Documents (3)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25
Report from L.A. For Kids Steering Committee dated 1-31-25.pdf
Report from Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners dated 12-05-24.pdf
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24-1605 CD 1

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3681 with the Los Angeles Community Garden Council to clarify certain boundaries on the Solano Canyon Community Garden Site Map and update the City's Standard Provisions.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the proposed Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 3681 between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Los Angeles Community Garden Council, a California non-profit corporation, substantially in the form attached as Attachment 1 of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, to revise that portion of Exhibit A to clarify certain boundaries on the Solano Canyon Community Garden Site Map and update the City’s Standard Provisions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the approval and execution of the proposed Amendment No. 1 will have no adverse impact on RAP’s General Fund as operations and program costs associated with the management and maintenance of the Garden will continue to be paid by the Los Angeles Community Garden Council per the terms of the Agreement No. 3681. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25 Report from Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners dated 12-19-24
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25
Report from Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners dated 12-19-24
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12-1670-S9

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Proposition K program reconciliation, status of active projects, recommended funding adjustments, and a strategic plan to complete program requirements.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the tentative earmark of $9 million in Proposition K program interest funds to reduce the shortfall for three specified projects. IDENTIFY and TRANSFER funds previously allocated for capital projects within the Proposition K Maintenance and Administrative Funds to the Proposition K Capital Fund, as well as accrued and future interest earnings. AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust balances within the Proposition K funds and implement technical adjustments. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare technical adjustments as necessary. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K – L.A. for Kids Steering Committee (Steering Committee) reports that there is an anticipated impact of $58.9 million on the General Fund to the extent that Proposition K and other Special Funds are insufficient to fully fund the remaining specified projects. Specific cost estimates for operating and maintaining the projects addressed through the funding recommendations of the Steering Committee report have not yet been developed, but will be addressed through the City budget as projects are completed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25 Report from LA. for Kids Steering Committee dated 12-12-24
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25
Report from LA. for Kids Steering Committee dated 12-12-24
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10-0068-S1 CD 10

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the determination of infeasibility for the Ardmore Recreation Center Project, also known as the Seoul International Project (S87) as specified in the 1996 Proposition K (Prop K) Ballot Measure.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the gymnasium expansion portion of the specified scope defined for the Prop K – L.A. For Kids Ardmore Recreation Center, also known as the Seoul International Project (S87), is infeasible due the age of the existing structure, differential settlement, and programming impracticalities if constructed as a stand-alone structure, as detailed in the Prop K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee (Steering Committee) report dated November 1, 2024, attached to the Council file. A replacement gymnasium is outside the scope of work specified in the Prop K Ballot Measure. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Steering Committee reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommended action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25 Report from Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee dated 11-01-24
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25
Report from Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee dated 11-01-24
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25-0067

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Public Library (Library) to execute four publishing agreements for the Library's Angel City Press.

Official recommendation
AWARD publishing agreements with the following four authors, substantially in the form included as Attachment A of the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) report dated January 23, 2025, attached to the Council file, for the exclusive license in the copyright of the authors’ works: Author: Samuel Lamontagne and Darol Kay; Title: Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra Author: Robert Landau; Title: Art Deco LA Author: Donald J. Waldie; Title: Elements of Los Angeles Author: Oliver Wang; Title: Cruising J-Town AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the publishing agreements. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the four publishing agreements upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. 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 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25 Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 01-23-25
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 2-11-25
Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 01-23-25
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22-1142

CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (CHRED), in collaboration with the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission (LANAIC) and representatives from the Tongva, Tataviam, and Chumash tribes; to report on the creation of a Los Angeles City land acknowledgment policy; and CHRED reports relative to the cultural and historic regional components necessary for the consideration of a Land Acknowledgment Policy for the City of Los Angeles.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the CHRED report dated October 17, 2023, attached to Council file No. 22-1142. NOTE and FILE the CHRED report dated November 27, 2024, attached to said Council file. REQUEST the LANAIC to convene an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of all City - appointed Commission members to propose, to the full Commission for approval, a land acknowledgment statement consistent with the values and considerations learned through CHRED’s and the Civic Memory Working Group’s research using the Los Angeles County (County) language as a starting point. INSTRUCT the CHRED to report to Council on the recommendations of said Commission. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding, which may include current unallocated funding in the Heritage Month accounts, for the CHRED to support the convening of working group, to assist the LANAIC ad hoc subcommittee, to develop language for a land acknowledgment statement. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on a part-time position for the CHRED. This report should include identifying a funding source for staffing a part-time position at the CHRED, and determine an appropriate classification with expertise in Tribal history and law to support LANAIC. REQUEST the LANAIC to propose legislation and initiatives that support and further acknowledge the Native Tribal Nations that have and continue to contribute to the City of Los Angeles. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and the CHRED, to review the current Memorandum of Understanding with the County regarding the LANAIC and recommend potential amendments to increase City engagement with said Commission. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHRED reports that that there is no fiscal impact with the submission of the report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee_2-7-25 Revised Report from Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department dated 11-27-24 Report from Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department dated 10-17-23.pdf Motion (O'Farrell - Koretz) dated 9-30-22 Communication(s) from Public_10-18-2022 Speaker Card(s)_02-07-2025
Documents (6)
Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee_2-7-25
Revised Report from Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department dated 11-27-24
Report from Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department dated 10-17-23.pdf
Motion (O'Farrell - Koretz) dated 9-30-22
Communication(s) from Public_10-18-2022
Speaker Card(s)_02-07-2025
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22-1402

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the strategy for integrating climate considerations into the City budgeting process.

Official recommendation
AMEND the prior Council action of February 22, 2023, Council file No. 22-1402, to change the last sentence of Recommendation No. 1 to read as follows: The inventory should be finalized and presented to the Council by March 1 of each year and used to inform the subsequent year's budget process. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles Fire Department, Department of General Services, and other relevant departments, with assistance from the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report to Council on the existence and feasibility of using vehicles that can reduce municipal emissions that will help achieve the City’s net-zero emissions goals. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated August 7, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to the strategy for integrating climate considerations into the City budgeting process. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Joint report from Energy and Environment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee_02-04-25 Communication from the Energy and Environment Committee Clerk_02-04-25 Communication from City Administrative Officer_09-27-2024 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-07-24 Speaker Card(s)_05-08-2024 Council Action dated 5-10-24 Speaker Card(s)_04-26-2024 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-26-24 Report from Bureau of Sanitation dated 2-14-24 Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_03-02-2023 Council Action dated 2-27-23 Speaker Card(s)_02-22-2023 Communication(s) from Public_02-13-2023 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_2-10-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_02-09-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted Del Rey Neighborhood Council_12-21-2022 Motion (Krekorian - O'Farrell) dated 11-09-22 Speaker Card(s)_09-27-2024 Speaker Card(s)_11-12-2024 Communication(s) from Public_11-19-2024 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Documents (21)
Joint report from Energy and Environment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee_02-04-25
Communication from the Energy and Environment Committee Clerk_02-04-25
Communication from City Administrative Officer_09-27-2024
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-07-24
Speaker Card(s)_05-08-2024
Council Action dated 5-10-24
Speaker Card(s)_04-26-2024
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-26-24
Report from Bureau of Sanitation dated 2-14-24
Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_03-02-2023
Council Action dated 2-27-23
Speaker Card(s)_02-22-2023
Communication(s) from Public_02-13-2023
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_2-10-23
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_02-09-2023
Community Impact Statement submitted Del Rey Neighborhood Council_12-21-2022
Motion (Krekorian - O'Farrell) dated 11-09-22
Speaker Card(s)_09-27-2024
Speaker Card(s)_11-12-2024
Communication(s) from Public_11-19-2024
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
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23-0831 CD 11

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit ground lease agreement with the Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC) to operate a transitional housing site at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, California 90291.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a ground lease agreement with the VCHC for the use of the City-owned location at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, California 90291, under the terms and conditions as substantially detailed in the February 4, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost lease agreement. The VCHC is responsible for tenant improvements, maintenance, repairs, utilities, security, and custodial costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 4, 2025) Government Operations Committee Report 2-18-25 Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 2-04-25 Council Action dated 9-20-23 Report from Government Operations Committee dated 08-22-23 Motion ( Park - Padilla) dated 8-09-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-08-2023 Speaker Card(s)_09-19-2023 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Documents (8)
Government Operations Committee Report 2-18-25
Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 2-04-25
Council Action dated 9-20-23
Report from Government Operations Committee dated 08-22-23
Motion ( Park - Padilla) dated 8-09-23
Speaker Card(s)_09-08-2023
Speaker Card(s)_09-19-2023
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
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20-0283-S2 CD 13

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed lease agreement with 1910 Sunset Boulevard (LA) L.P. for office use at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026 for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with 1910 Sunset Boulevard (LA) L.P. for the expansion of office space for the LAHD at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026 in Suites 420, 430, 705, and 850; under the terms and conditions substantially as detailed in the January 30, 2025 Municipal Facilities (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact. The lease and associated cost of $45,003 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 will be paid directly by the LAHD Special Funds through the Rent Stabilization Fund - F440001 and Code Enforcement Fund - F41M001. The landlord is responsible for all repairs, maintenance, utility, custodial, and security costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 4, 2025) Government Operations Committee Report 2-18-25 Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 2-04-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Documents (3)
Government Operations Committee Report 2-18-25
Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 2-04-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
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22-1545-S25

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 22nd Status Report as of November 30, 2024.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated December 26, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-1545-S25, relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 22nd Status Report as of November 30, 2024. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 2-12-25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-26-24 Speaker Card(s)_01-29-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
Documents (4)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 2-12-25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-26-24
Speaker Card(s)_01-29-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
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24-1458

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to complying with the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, which created new requirements for public agencies to address the status of position vacancies.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with the Personnel Department, to report to Council on any necessary steps the City must take to comply with the requirements of AB 2561, which created new requirements for public agencies to address the status of position vacancies. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 2-12-25 Motion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 11-20-24 Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
Documents (3)
Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 2-12-25
Motion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 11-20-24
Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
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24-0826 CD 13

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 5243 – 5245 West Santa Monica Boulevard.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Seta Panosian, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the CLAAPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with a new 9,988 square-foot ground floor restaurant/cafe that includes a 1,226 square-foot outdoor patio, the restaurant will have a maximum 230 seats that include 186 indoor seats and 44 outdoor seats, and hours of operation of Monday through Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; there will be no live entertainment; for the properties located at 5243 – 5245 West Santa Monica Boulevard. Applicant: Petros Taglyan Representative: Larry Mondragon, Lee Rabun Case No. ENV-2021-10705-CE-1A Environmental No. ENV-2021-10705-CE Related Case: ZA-2021-10704-CUB-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-11-25 Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_1-17-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-02-24 Communication(s) from Public_11-15-2024 Communication(s) from Public_11-14-2024 Communication from Appellant Representative_11-26-24 Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24 Report from Central Area Planning Commission dated 7-09-24 Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Appeal - S. Panosian Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Conditions of Approval Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Amended Findings Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Environmental Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Mailing List Speaker Card(s)_02-11-2025
Documents (16)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-11-25
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_1-17-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-02-24
Communication(s) from Public_11-15-2024
Communication(s) from Public_11-14-2024
Communication from Appellant Representative_11-26-24
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24
Report from Central Area Planning Commission dated 7-09-24
Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Appeal - S. Panosian
Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Amended Findings
Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Environmental
Attachment to Report dated 7-09-24 - Mailing List
Speaker Card(s)_02-11-2025
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20-0380-S2

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative the time extension of the zoning and land use relief provisions within the COVID-19 Local Emergency Ordinance (LEO) targeted small business relief.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to extend the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 16.02.1, "Relief from Specified Land Use Provisions," to provide temporary regulatory relief from certain automobile parking provisions and time limitations for utilizing an approved Conditional Use Permit or similar quasi-judicial action during and for an additional 12-month period for a total of 36 months, after the termination or expiration of the COVID-19 LEO, as provided in that Section, resulting in an end date of these relief provisions of February 1, 2026. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning or the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. 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 Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-11-25 Resolution (Blumenfield - Mcosker) dated 2-04-25 Joint Report from Department of City Planning and Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-25 Council Action dated 1-26-24 Amending Motion 9A (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) dated 1-24-24 Resolution (Blumenfield - McOsker) dated 2-17-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_10-16-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-15-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-14-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-13-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-13-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-11-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-03-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-03-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-01-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_03-27-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-17-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-20-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-24-2023 Communication(s) from Public_12-02-2023 Speaker Card(s)_01-24-2024 Communication(s) from Public_01-23-2024 Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-10-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-11-2025
Documents (25)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-11-25
Resolution (Blumenfield - Mcosker) dated 2-04-25
Joint Report from Department of City Planning and Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-25
Council Action dated 1-26-24
Amending Motion 9A (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) dated 1-24-24
Resolution (Blumenfield - McOsker) dated 2-17-23.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_10-16-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-15-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-14-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-13-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-13-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-11-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-03-2023
Speaker Card(s)_10-03-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-01-2023
Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_03-27-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-17-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-20-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-24-2023
Communication(s) from Public_12-02-2023
Speaker Card(s)_01-24-2024
Communication(s) from Public_01-23-2024
Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-11-2025
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22-0120-S1

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to advertising in private parking lots and away from the public right-of-way, and related matters.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated October 24, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-0120-S1, as amended as follows: Instruct the DCP, in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and City Attorney, to continue with the above instruction (as amended and underlined below) and Recomendation No. 2 of the PLUM Committee report dated June 18, 2024, adopted by the City Council on July 2, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-0120-S1, as follows: Instruct the Department of City Planning (DCP), in coordination with the LADBS and City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance to amend Chapters 1 (Current Zoning Code) and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to appropriately define electric vehicle (EV) charging as a primary use citywide for light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles (including private fleet charging) and include standards for ministerial and discretionary approvals for such use in appropriate zones. Clear performance standards should maintain scalability and flexibility through alternative options, consider community benefits and Citywide Design Guideline goals, and ensure that charging stations are properly maintained, including limiting any signage when stations are not operable. Instruct the DCP, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to include considerations and recommendations for an equitable expansion of new electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) development, prioritizing access for renter households and disadvantaged communities, while maintaining multimodal goals. STRIKE Recommendation No. 3 from said PLUM report dated June 18, 2024: INSTRUCT the DCP, in coordination with LADBS and City Attorney, to report back with recommendations for amendments to Chapters 1 (Current Zoning Code) and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the LAMC to define EV charging as an allowable use for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including private fleet charging. APROVE Recommendation No. 2 contained in said DCP report dated October 24, 2024, as follows: Instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with the DCP, to prepare a report with recommendations as to funding sources and the fiscal impact up to $150,000 for the preparation of the environmental impact analysis required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-11-25 Speaker Card(s)_01-14-2025 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Amendment_12-03-24 Report from Department of City Planning dated 10-24-24 Council Action dated 7-03-24 Speaker Card(s)_07-02-2024 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_6-18-24 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-17-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-04-2024 Speaker Card(s)_06-04-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-03-2024 Report from Department of City Planning dated 3-18-24 Council Action dated 1-30-23 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-17-23 Motion (Krekorian - Yaroslavsky - Raman) dated 12-13-22
Documents (17)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-11-25
Speaker Card(s)_01-14-2025
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Amendment_12-03-24
Report from Department of City Planning dated 10-24-24
Council Action dated 7-03-24
Speaker Card(s)_07-02-2024
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_6-18-24
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-17-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-04-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-04-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-03-2024
Report from Department of City Planning dated 3-18-24
Council Action dated 1-30-23
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-17-23
Motion (Krekorian - Yaroslavsky - Raman) dated 12-13-22
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25-0066 CD 15

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a comprehensive plan to close Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Sandison Street to all vehicular traffic, as well as to restrict vehicular access to Drumm Avenue by creating cul-de-sacs at the intersections of Drumm and Cruces Street, O Street, and Colon Street.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report to Council with a comprehensive plan to close Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Sandison Street to all vehicular traffic, as well as to restrict vehicular access to Drumm Avenue by creating cul-de-sacs at the intersections of Drumm and Cruces Street, O Street, and Colon Street. The plan should include a full scope of work and budget for both projects, with a report to Council within 90 days. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council Report from Public Works Committee_2-12-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Wilmington Neighborhood Council_02-02-2025 Motion (McOsker - Hernandez) dated 1-22-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
Documents (4)
Report from Public Works Committee_2-12-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Wilmington Neighborhood Council_02-02-2025
Motion (McOsker - Hernandez) dated 1-22-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
(18)
25-0082 CD 15

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the street area of McCoy Avenue located between Lomita Boulevard and 253rd Street in Harbor City for reasons of public safety.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report to Council with recommendations to temporarily close the street area of McCoy Avenue located between Lomita Boulevard and 253rd Street in Harbor City for reasons of public safety pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4. 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 Report from Public Works Committee_2-12-25 Motion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 1-28-25
Documents (2)
Report from Public Works Committee_2-12-25
Motion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 1-28-25
(19)
25-0079 CD 15

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the walkway on Oakhorne Drive located east of Sepulveda Boulevard in Harbor City for reasons of public safety.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report to Council with recommendations to temporarily close the walkway on Oakhorne Drive located east of Sepulveda Boulevard in Harbor City for reasons of public safety pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4. 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 Report from Public Works Committee_2-12-25 Motion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 1-28-25
Documents (2)
Report from Public Works Committee_2-12-25
Motion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 1-28-25
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25-0002-S2

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on legislation that results in amendments to the State Density Bonus Law to ensure that evacuation routes within High Fire Severity Zones and those areas immediately outside High Fire Severity Zones are not overwhelmed by dense development that impedes the safe passage of people fleeing life threatening circumstances.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP for any legislation that results in amendments to the State Density Bonus Law to ensure that evacuation routes within High Fire Severity Zones and those areas immediately outside High Fire Severity Zones are not overwhelmed by dense development that impedes the safe passage of people fleeing life threatening circumstances. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 2-14-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_02-14-2025 Resolution (Park, Blumenfield - Lee) dated 1-15-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-14-2025
Documents (4)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 2-14-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_02-14-2025
Resolution (Park, Blumenfield - Lee) dated 1-15-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-14-2025
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24-0729

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a proposed framework for youth participation in the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) as written in the City Attorney report dated May 30, 2024, and allowed for by ordinance in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) IRC ballot language Section 811(c), and related matters.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Youth Development Department, in collaboration with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and REQUEST the LAUSD and community-based organizations focused on youth and student organizing and advocacy, to report to Council on a proposed framework for youth participation in the IRC as written in the City Attorney report dated May 30, 2024, and allowed for by ordinance in the LAUSD IRC ballot language Section 811(c). Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Joint Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committees dated 2-14-25 Speaker Card(s)_08-07-2024 Motion (Hernandez - Soto-Martinez) dated 6-18-24 Speaker Card(s)_02-14-2025
Documents (4)
Joint Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committees dated 2-14-25
Speaker Card(s)_08-07-2024
Motion (Hernandez - Soto-Martinez) dated 6-18-24
Speaker Card(s)_02-14-2025
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
(22)
25-0005-S16 CD 6

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 14216 West Calvert Street (Case Nos. 742586, 803782, 805708, and 816760), Assessor I.D. No. 2240-024-008, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 14216 West Calvert Street (Case Nos. 742586, 803782, 805708, and 816760), Assessor I.D. No. 2240-024-008, 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. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (742586) dated 2-12-25 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (803782) dated 2-12-25 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (805708) dated 2-12-25 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (816760) dated 2-12-25
Documents (4)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (742586) dated 2-12-25
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (803782) dated 2-12-25
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (805708) dated 2-12-25
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (816760) dated 2-12-25
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25-0005-S17 CD 3

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 18957 West Saticoy Street (Case No. 845031), Assessor I.D. No. 2104-013-023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 18957 West Saticoy Street (Case No. 845031), Assessor I.D. No. 2104-013-023, 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. Report from Housing Department dated 2-12-25
Documents (1)
Report from Housing Department dated 2-12-25
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25-0005-S18 CD 10

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1316 South 3rd Avenue (Case No. 818463), Assessor I.D. No. 5072-036-007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1316 South 3rd Avenue (Case No. 818463), Assessor I.D. No. 5072-036-007, 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 submiteed Report from Housing Department dated 2-12-25
Documents (1)
Report from Housing Department dated 2-12-25
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25-0005-S19 CD 9

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 750 East 48th Street (Case Nos. 96194, 127047, and 378038), Assessor I.D. No. 5108-010-018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 750 East 48th Street (Case Nos. 96194, 127047, and 378038), Assessor I.D. No. 5108-010-018, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (96194) dated 2-12-25 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (127047) dated 2-12-25 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (378038) dated 2-12-25
Documents (3)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (96194) dated 2-12-25
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (127047) dated 2-12-25
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (378038) dated 2-12-25
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25-0005-S20 CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1527 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 820796),  Assessor I.D. No. 5419-027-001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1527 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 820796), Assessor I.D. No. 5419-027-001, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Housing Department dated 2-12-25
Documents (1)
Report from Housing Department dated 2-12-25
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25-0005-S21 CD 13

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 1346 North Fuller Avenue (Case Nos. 675260 and 686294), Assessor I.D. No. 5548-020-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 1346 North Fuller Avenue (Case Nos. 675260 and 686294), Assessor I.D. No. 5548-020-011, 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. Report from Housing Department (675260 ) dated 2-12-25 Report from Housing Department (686294) dated 2-13-25
Documents (2)
Report from Housing Department (675260 ) dated 2-12-25
Report from Housing Department (686294) dated 2-13-25
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25-0005-S22 CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5050 North Shearin Avenue (Case No. 698606), Assessor I.D. No. 5686-006-016, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 14, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5050 North Shearin Avenue (Case No. 698606), Assessor I.D. No. 5686-006-016, 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. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 2-14-25.pdf
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 2-14-25.pdf
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25-0155 CD 7

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to amending and restating the New Economics for Women to provide services at the Van Nuys FamilySource Center.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to amend and restate the New Economics for Women’s Van Nuys FamilySource Center contract (Contract No. C-146095) to add $549,483 through June 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, as to form. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above 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. (Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2025) Motion (Padilla - Soto-Martinez) dated 2-19-25 Motion (Rodriguez - Soto-Martinez) dated 2-12-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-19-2025
Documents (3)
Motion (Padilla - Soto-Martinez) dated 2-19-25
Motion (Rodriguez - Soto-Martinez) dated 2-12-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-19-2025
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25-0182

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - NAZARIAN) relative to a street banner campaign to raise awareness of Earth Day LA 2025 being coordinated by the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS).

Official recommendation
APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a street banner program being coordinated by the BOS encouraging participation and attendance at Earth Day LA 2025 for the period of March 2024 - May 2024, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Nazarian) dated 2-19-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Nazarian) dated 2-19-25
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14-1174-S97 CD 7

COMMUNICATION FROM THE ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to a request for authorization to acquire commercial property and associated parcels for the Pacoima Lifestyle Center Acquisition Project (Project).

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the EWDD, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.1008(a), to acquire the commercial property located at 10801 & 10823 San Fernando Road, and 13273 & 13277 Van Nuys Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91331, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 2619-017-001, 2619-017-002, 2619-017-004, 2619-017-024, 2619-017-026, 2619-017-030, and 2619-017-035 as described in Exhibit A (Attachment 1) of the EWDD report dated February 20, 2025, attached to the Council file, in support of the Project, in order to carry out its economic development functions and to be the implementing department for activities related to the Project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments to expend funds previously authorized for the Project, including but not limited to those authorized in Council file No. 14-1174-S97, approved on July 8, 2024, that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Office; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the additional cost (above the purchase price) to acquire and hold this commercial property until the property is transferred to a private entity for redevelopment is approximately $350,000. Council District Seven intends to use discretionary funds at its disposal to cover these expenses. There is no anticipated impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Report from Economic Workforce Development Department dated 2-20-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-8-2024 Speaker Card(s)_06-28-2024 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_6-18-24 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024 Communication from the EWDD - Amendments_6-17-24 Report from CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee dated 6-06-24 Council Action dated 4-12-24 Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 4-02-24 Council Action dated 3-20-24 Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 3-15-24 Council Action dated 3-20-24 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 2-20-2024 Motion (Rodriguez - Hutt) dated 1-31-24 Council Action dated 6-30-23 Motion (Rodriguez - Krekorian) dated 4-26-23 Speaker Card(s)_06-28-2023 Speaker Card(s)_03-15-2024 Speaker Card(s)_03-19-2024 Speaker Card(s)_04-09-2024
Documents (20)
Report from Economic Workforce Development Department dated 2-20-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-8-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-28-2024
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_6-18-24
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024
Communication from the EWDD - Amendments_6-17-24
Report from CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee dated 6-06-24
Council Action dated 4-12-24
Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 4-02-24
Council Action dated 3-20-24
Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 3-15-24
Council Action dated 3-20-24
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 2-20-2024
Motion (Rodriguez - Hutt) dated 1-31-24
Council Action dated 6-30-23
Motion (Rodriguez - Krekorian) dated 4-26-23
Speaker Card(s)_06-28-2023
Speaker Card(s)_03-15-2024
Speaker Card(s)_03-19-2024
Speaker Card(s)_04-09-2024
Closed sessions
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20-0263

The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) [significant exposure to litigation] to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled

Documents (15)
Speaker Card(s)_12-04-2024
Speaker Card(s)_09-25-2024
Speaker Card(s)_08-16-2024
Speaker Card(s)_05-01-2024
Speaker Card(s)_04-16-2024
Speaker Card(s)_04-05-2024
Speaker Card(s)_03-20-2024
Speaker Card(s)_01-31-2024
Council Action - Closed Session_09-08-2022
Communication(s) from Public 03_31_2021
Communications(s)from Public_03-28-2021
Speaker Card(s) 03_04_2020
Attachment to City Attorney Report dated 02272020 02_27_2020
Report from City Attorney 02_27_2020
Speaker Card(s)_02-19-2025