City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 16583

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Council Members Price and Lee both recused themselves from Item 1 due to personal or family business connections to the outside law firm involved. The council recessed into closed session to discuss Item 1 before returning to vote. The council also adopted, without recorded opposition, Item 29, a Hernandez motion committing $100,000 in CD1 council office funds to a tenant rental-assistance and eviction-prevention program administered with CCMP and the Community Investment for Families Department, citing an average of nearly 99 eviction notices filed per week in CD1 in 2025 with average rental debt of $3,656 per case.

Contested Votes

Item 1 (continued Budget and Finance Committee report amending the city's outside-counsel contract with Nossaman LLP to increase its authorized contract amount) prompted a substitute motion from Council Member Soto-Martinez, which would have capped the increase at $100,000 while requiring the City Attorney to report back within one month on the financial risk of the underlying claims, within three months on settlement progress, and on the feasibility of eventually moving the litigation's management in-house or consolidating related lawsuits. The motion to substitute failed 4-9, with Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, and Yaroslavsky voting no. The council then adopted the original, unamended committee recommendation 9-4, with Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, and Soto-Martinez voting no.

Item 15 (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report on the feasibility of allowing LAUSD Board of Education candidates to participate in the city's Public Matching Funds Program) passed 12-3 on reconsideration, with Lee, McOsker, and Yaroslavsky voting no. No floor debate accompanied the vote.

Item 22 (Yaroslavsky-McOsker motion funding additional LAPD police services in CD5) initially passed 13-2, with Hernandez and Soto-Martinez voting no, then was reconsidered at Council Member Jurado's request and re-adopted 12-3, with Hernandez, Jurado, and Soto-Martinez voting no.

Item 23 (Yaroslavsky-Park motion funding a Jewish American Heritage Month celebration from the city's Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events fund) passed a preliminary vote on whether to adopt a substitute motion 14-1, with Jurado casting the lone no vote; the substitute motion itself then passed unanimously.

Item 32 (continued consideration of a Padilla-Lee resolution designating locations in CD6 for LAMC Section 41.18 enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing property in the public right-of-way) passed 11-4, with Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, and Soto-Martinez voting no.

Public Comment

A representative of the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) opposed Item 22, questioning why the council would approve additional LAPD funding in CD5 without a defined scope or contract details given the city's projected billion-dollar budget deficit, after the council had already committed roughly $1 billion in additional LAPD funding over four years the prior year. The same speaker opposed Item 32, arguing the city's own data shows LAMC 41.18 enforcement zones do not reduce homelessness, instead disconnecting unhoused residents from services, support systems, and important documents by displacing them between council districts.

Contested Votes

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

Item 1 — CF 25-0169 (vote 1 of 2) (Failed): Motion to substitute Council Member Soto-Martinez's alternative outside-counsel funding and reporting plan for the Nossaman LLP contract amendment.

VoteMembers
Yes (4)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Nithya Raman, Ysabel Jurado
No (9)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
Absent (2)Curren D. Price, John Lee

Item 1 — CF 25-0169 (vote 2 of 2) (Adopted): Original, unamended Budget and Finance Committee recommendation to increase the authorized amount of the outside-counsel contract with Nossaman LLP.

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (4)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Nithya Raman, Ysabel Jurado
Absent (2)Curren D. Price, John Lee

Item 15 — CF 25-0183 (Adopted): Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report on the feasibility of allowing LAUSD Board of Education candidates to participate in the city's Public Matching Funds Program.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Imelda Padilla, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (3)John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Tim Mcosker

Item 22 — CF 25-0275 (vote 1 of 2) (Adopted): Yaroslavsky-McOsker motion funding additional LAPD police services in CD5.

VoteMembers
Yes (13)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez

Item 22 — CF 25-0275 (vote 2 of 2) (Adopted): Reconsidered vote on the Yaroslavsky-McOsker motion funding additional LAPD police services in CD5.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (3)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Ysabel Jurado

Item 23 — CF 22-0149-S2 (Adopted): Vote on whether to substitute Council Member Yaroslavsky's substitute motion for the Jewish American Heritage Month celebration funding item.

VoteMembers
Yes (14)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (1)Ysabel Jurado

Item 32 — CF 25-4118-S2 (Adopted): Padilla-Lee resolution designating locations in CD6 for LAMC Section 41.18 enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing property in the public right-of-way.

VoteMembers
Yes (11)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (4)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Nithya Raman, Ysabel Jurado
Completed hearings
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25-0169

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE BIFURCATED BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the outside counsel contract with Nossaman LLP (Contract No. C-146250) to increase the authority amount.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the following contract to increase its respective authority amount as follows: Nossaman LLP (C-146250): $370,000 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 14, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 11, 2025) [The City Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)(2), to confer with its legal counsel and discuss the need for additional outside counsel assistance and funding.] (Continued from Council meeting of March 14, 2025) Amending Motion 22B (Park - Yaroslavsky) dated 3-14-25 Amending Motion 22A (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-04-2025 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 3-4-25 Report from City Attorney dated 2-13-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Documents (6)
Amending Motion 22B (Park - Yaroslavsky) dated 3-14-25
Amending Motion 22A (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-04-2025
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 3-4-25
Report from City Attorney dated 2-13-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
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25-0195

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establish a Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List to provide professional as-needed grant writing and grant-related services.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List, included as Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, identified though the Request for Qualifications for three years, and two one-year extensions. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to solicit bids from the Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List and execute contracts on an as-needed basis, subject to funding availability, in compliance with the City's contracting policies, and City Attorney approval as to form. AUTHORIZE General Managers, or designees, of City departments to solicit bids from the qualified list and execute contracts on an as-needed basis, subject to funding availability, in compliance with the City's contracting policies, and City Attorney approval as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that recommendations in said report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Speaker Card(s)_03-18-2025 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 3-18-25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-21-25
Documents (3)
Speaker Card(s)_03-18-2025
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 3-18-25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-21-25
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25-0178 CD 7

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expending funds in the Youth Jobs Training Program Trust Fund to pilot the Sidewalk Training and Construction Program in Council District Seven (CD 7), coordinated by the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 300.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to expend $2,373,020 in the Youth Jobs Training Program Trust Fund No. 551/22, Account No. 22A4AF, to pilot the Sidewalk Training and Construction Program in CD 7 coordinated by the LIUNA Local 300. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents to enter into a sole-source agreement with and/or make payments to LIUNA Local 300, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. 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 Economic Development and Jobs Committee_3-4-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-04-2025 Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 2-18-25
Documents (3)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_3-4-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-04-2025
Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 2-18-25
(4)
24-1480

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), on how the City can directly contract with Service Providers on all programs currently funded for homelessness interventions and bypass the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA).

Official recommendation
DIRECT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO and the LAHD, to report to Council on how the City can directly contract with Service Providers on all programs currently funded by the City. This would allow the City to bypass the LAHSA who historically administers all programs. 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 - 3-5-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-05-2025 Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) dated 11-22-24
Documents (3)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 3-5-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-05-2025
Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) dated 11-22-24
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25-0187

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C-140215) with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (Cornerstone) to provide access to an online training portal and learning management system for City employees.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C-140215) with Cornerstone to: Increase the expenditure authority by $1,066,886 resulting in a not-to-exceed compensation of $4,625,436. Extend the term by an additional three years effective February 11, 2022 through February 10, 2028. Update the City’s standard contracting provisions to include the “Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 1/25)[v.1],” subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that partial funding for the Agreement is available within the Personnel Department’s Contractual Services Account under the line items for Employee Training and Development and Succession Planning. The contract authority that exceeds the budgeted funding is for optional services under the fee schedule, which provides for spending flexibility should additional funding be identified. Historically, other departments, including the Department of Cannabis Regulation and the Bureau of Sanitation, have also procured services through this Agreement. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed Agreement includes an expenditure authority that exceeds the Adopted Budget and may require the Personnel Department to identify cost savings in other accounts, or request additional appropriations, if additional services are requested. As the Agreement is subject to the availability of budgeted funds, approval of the Agreement complies with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 4, 2025) Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 3-14-25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-05-25
Documents (3)
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 3-14-25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-05-25
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25-0116

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to integrating all labor agreement terms for both the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) into the City's new payroll system.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the Controller and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Information Technology Agency, to report to Council on the following: The current status of integrating all labor agreement terms for both the LAFD and LAPD into the City's new payroll system. Challenges or technical limitations delaying implementation. A timeline for full integration and expected completion dates. Steps that are being taken to prevent errors or delays in future payroll updates. Additional resources or system upgrades that may be required to ensure smooth implementation. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 3-14-25 Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) dated 2-04-25
Documents (3)
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 3-14-25
Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) dated 2-04-25
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24-0981

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to sworn hiring in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the March 10, 2025 Personnel Department report, attached to the Council file, relative to sworn hiring in the LAPD. DIRECT the Personnel Department and the LAPD to: Provide recent data on sworn police hiring, including the status of the Los Angeles Police Hiring Dashboard Project. Report on a quarterly basis on the status of the LAPD Hiring Dashboard Project. 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. Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 3-14-25 Report from Personnel Department dated 3-10-25 Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 3-07-25 Council Action dated 12-18-24 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 12-3-24 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Speaker Card(s)_12-13-2024 Report from Personnel Department dated 11-12-24 Council Action dated 9-13-24 Speaker Card(s)_09-11-2024 Report from Personnel, Audits, Hiring Committee_9-3-24 Speaker Card(s)_09-03-2024 Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-27-24 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Documents (14)
Personnel and Hiring Committee Report 3-14-25
Report from Personnel Department dated 3-10-25
Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 3-07-25
Council Action dated 12-18-24
Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 12-3-24
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Speaker Card(s)_12-13-2024
Report from Personnel Department dated 11-12-24
Council Action dated 9-13-24
Speaker Card(s)_09-11-2024
Report from Personnel, Audits, Hiring Committee_9-3-24
Speaker Card(s)_09-03-2024
Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-27-24
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
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25-0046

PUBLIC SAFETY and RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to a proposed June 2026 Election ballot measure for a bond providing funding for fire station maintenance and new fire station construction.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Attorney, and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to report to Council with recommendations in 60 days on a proposed ballot measure for the June 2026 Election which would seek to implement a Bond measure that would provide funding for the needed maintenance of current Fire Stations and capital for construction of much needed new fire stations, that would bring the LAFD up to the standards needed for the next 50 years. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council North Westwood Neighborhood Council Pico Union Neighborhood Council Report from Public Safety Committee and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 03-14-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_3-13-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_02-14-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-14-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_02-06-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_02-03-2025. Motion (Park, Rodriguez - Padilla, Lee) dated 1-14-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Documents (9)
Report from Public Safety Committee and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 03-14-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_3-13-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_02-14-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-14-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_02-06-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_02-03-2025.
Motion (Park, Rodriguez - Padilla, Lee) dated 1-14-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
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25-0002-S10

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Senate Bill (SB) 701 (Wahab) which would add a new section to the California Penal Code to prohibit the possession, use or attempted use, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution or importation of any Wi-Fi Jamming and/or Communication Signal Scrambler device.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 701 (Wahab) which would add a new section to the California Penal Code to prohibit the possession, use or attempted use, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution or importation of any Wi-Fi Jamming and/or Communication Signal Scrambler device. 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 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 3-14-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-07-25 Resolution (Lee - Park) dated 2-26-25
Documents (4)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 3-14-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-07-25
Resolution (Lee - Park) dated 2-26-25
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12-1269-S7

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 9.7, Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to make various revisions to the Campaign Finance Ordinance.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 16, 2023, amending Article 9.7, Chapter IV of the LAMC to make various revisions to the Campaign Finance Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Ethics Commission. 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 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 3-14-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Report from City Attorney dated 6-16-23 Attachment to Report dated 6-16-23 - Draft Ordinance Council Action dated 1-13-23 Report from the Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform_12-8-22 Report from City Ethics Commission dated 6-18-21 Report from City Ethics Commission 12_16_2020
Documents (8)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 3-14-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Report from City Attorney dated 6-16-23
Attachment to Report dated 6-16-23 - Draft Ordinance
Council Action dated 1-13-23
Report from the Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform_12-8-22
Report from City Ethics Commission dated 6-18-21
Report from City Ethics Commission 12_16_2020
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24-1288

PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting a grant award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and approval of a joint spending plan with the County of Los Angeles (County) for FY 2023 JAG Program.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee to: Retroactively accept the FY 2023 JAG in the amount of $2,900,858 for the period effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026. Negotiate and execute the Grant Award Agreement on behalf of the City of Los Angeles (City) and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the City and County for the FY 2023 JAG for up to 45 months, for a total not to exceed $1,305,386, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a contract between the City and County for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program for up to 12 months, for a total not to exceed $400,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, as to form, and upon submission of invoices and approval by the Mayor, or designee, of such invoices for JAG-related expenditures as noted in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 6, 2024, attached to the Council file. Execute on behalf of the City, a Professional Services Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for the distribution of the FY 2023 JAG grant funds for a term within the applicable grant performance period, for a cumulative total not to exceed $80,000, for Family Justice Center (FJC) services as noted in the CAO report dated December 6, 2024, attached to the Council file. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with a selected contractor, for the distribution of FY 2023 JAG grant funds, for a term within the applicable grant performance period, for a cumulative total not to exceed $70,000, to provide a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Coordinator to the FJC, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with City contracting requirements. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with a selected contractor, for the distribution of FY 2023 JAG grant funds, for a term within the applicable grant performance period, for a cumulative total not to exceed $200,823, to centralize data collection of all victim services provided throughout the City in a comprehensive case management system to enhance tracking from intake to recovery, assess service provision and delivery, help identify gaps, and increase service quality assurance for victims that receive services through the City’s Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), FJC and vulnerable population programs, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with City contracting requirements. APPROVE the FY 2023 JAG budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the FY 2023 JAG for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026, for a total not to exceed $2,900,858; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Create a new interest-bearing Fund titled FY23 Justice Assistance Grant Fund; establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $2,900,858; expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation from the Mayor’s Office; and, create new Appropriation Accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46, as noted in the CAO report dated December 6, 2024, attached to the Council file. Expend funds upon presentation of proper demands from the Mayor’s Office. Transfer up to $379,018 from FY23 Justice Assistance Grant Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46A146, to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020, Grant Reimbursed, for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries. Transfer up to $154,075 from FY23 Justice Assistance Grant Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46A299, to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source Code 5346, Related Cost Reimbursements for Grants, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will provide $2,900,858 to the City and the County for the implementation of the FY 2022 JAG program. As established through a joint spending plan, the City’s allocation is approximately $1,595,472, whereas $1,305,386 will be provided to the County. Of the City’s share of $693,562, costs will be distributed as follows: $535,087 to the CLEAR Program personnel; $518,040 to the Mayor’s Office for grant management and administration expenses, FJC Domestic Violence Program Director, fringe benefits, Domestic Violence Training and Travel and related administrative expenses. Of the $693,562 for the CLEAR Program, approximately $400,000 will be appropriated for County support staff, and $293,562 will partially fund nine Deputy City Attorney positions in the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney’s Office will be required to absorb any unfunded salary obligations with available funds within its 2024-25 budget. There is no match requirement associated with this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that these recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee 02-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-06-24 Report from Mayor dated 10-17-24
Documents (5)
Report from Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee 02-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-06-24
Report from Mayor dated 10-17-24
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24-1289

PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting a grant award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and approval of a joint spending plan with the County of Los Angeles (County) for the FY 2022 JAG Program.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee to: Retroactively accept the FY 2022 JAG in the amount of $2,693,286 for the period effective October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. Negotiate and execute the Grant Award Agreement on behalf of the City of Los Angeles (City), and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the City and the County for the FY 2022 JAG for up to 45 months, for a total not to exceed $1,211,979, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Execute a contract between the City and the County for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program for up to 12 months, for a total not to exceed $634,985, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and upon submission of invoices and approval by the Mayor, or designee, of such invoices for JAG-related expenditures as noted in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 6, 2024, attached to the Council file. APPROVE the FY 2022 JAG budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County for the FY 2022 JAG for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025, for a total not to exceed $2,693,286; and AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Create a new interest-bearing fund titled FY22 Justice Assistance Grant Fund; establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $2,693,286; expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation from the Mayor’s Office; and, create new Appropriation Accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46, as noted in the CAO report dated December 6, 2024, attached to the Council file. Expend funds upon presentation of proper demands from the Mayor’s Office. Transfer up to $144,818 from FY22 Justice Assistance Grant Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46A299 to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursements for Grants, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will provide $2,693,286 to the City and the County for the implementation of the FY 2022 JAG program. As established through a joint spending plan, the City’s allocation is approximately $1,481,307, whereas $1,211,979 will be provided to the County. Of the City’s share of $1,312,683, costs will be distributed as follows: $963,267 to the CLEAR Program personnel; $518,040 to the Mayor’s Office for grant management and administration expenses, Family Justice Center Domestic Violence Program Director, fringe benefits, Domestic Violence Training and Travel and related administrative expenses. Of the $963,267 for the CLEAR Program, approximately $634,985 will be appropriated for County support staff, and $328,282 will partially fund nine Deputy City Attorney positions in the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney’s Office will be required to absorb any unfunded salary obligations with available funds within its 2024-25 budget. There is no match requirement associated with this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that these recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee 02-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-06-24 Report from Mayor dated 10-17-24
Documents (5)
Report from Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee 02-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-06-24
Report from Mayor dated 10-17-24
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25-0029

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to including information on infrastructure bond, including services for Fire and Recreation and Parks, including the recommendations from Motion (Park – Rodriguez - Lee - Padilla; Council file No. 25-0046).

Official recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE Amending Motion 8A (Rodriguez, Park - Padilla) relative to information on infrastructure bond, including services for Fire and Recreation and Parks, including the recommendations from Motion (Park – Rodriguez - Lee - Padilla; Council file No. 25-0046). Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 3-14-25 Council Action dated 2-18-25 Council Action dated 2-18-25 Amending Motion 8A (Rodriguez, Park - Padilla) dated 02-12-25 Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 2-12-25 Failed of Adoption Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 1-21-25 Speaker Card(s)_01-21-2025 Motion (Yaroslavsky, McOsker. - Harris-Dawson, Padilla) dated 1-07-24 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Documents (10)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 3-14-25
Council Action dated 2-18-25
Council Action dated 2-18-25
Amending Motion 8A (Rodriguez, Park - Padilla) dated 02-12-25
Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 2-12-25 Failed of Adoption
Speaker Card(s)_02-12-2025
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 1-21-25
Speaker Card(s)_01-21-2025
Motion (Yaroslavsky, McOsker. - Harris-Dawson, Padilla) dated 1-07-24
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
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25-0248

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a comprehensive list of infrastructure and maintenance needs, including new facilities and the rehabilitation of existing facilities, that would be eligible for an infrastructure bond measure to be placed before the voters for the November 3, 2026 election, and related matters.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report to Council with a comprehensive list of infrastructure and maintenance needs, including new facilities and the rehabilitation of existing facilities, that would be eligible for an infrastructure bond measure to be placed before the voters for the November 3, 2026 election. INSTRUCT the following departments to provide the necessary information to the CLA in a timely manner for the above-described report back: Bureau of Engineering Bureau of Street Lighting Bureau of Street Services Department of Recreation and Parks Department of Cultural Affairs Department of General Services Information Technology Agency Library Department Los Angeles Department of Transportation Zoo Department INSTRUCT the CLA to include the following in the report: Bond versus alternate funding measures, including fees and taxes. What infrastructure and staffing could be included with each option. The difference, if any, in voter approved thresholds. To be an informed by someone with campaign and election consulting experience. Look at the financial and efficiency benefits of modernization. Breakdown of the ongoing costs that cannot be funded by the bond, such as staffing, operations, and equipment. REQUEST that this report be heard in coordination with Council file No. 25-0029, for the items to be consolidated. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Motion (Hutt, McOsker - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-05-25
Documents (2)
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Motion (Hutt, McOsker - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-05-25
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25-0183

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of allowing candidates for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education to participate in the Public Matching Funds Program, and related matters.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the City Ethics Commission, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Attorney, to report to Council on the feasibility of allowing candidates for the LAUSD Board of Education to participate in the Public Matching Funds Program, including an analysis on the impacts to the Public Matching Campaign Funds Trust Fund and the steps necessary to place a ballot measure that would expand the eligibility of the Public Matching Funds Program to LAUSD Board of Education candidates for the ballot in 2026. COLLABORATE with LAUSD on a source of funds. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Motion (Padilla, et al. - Hernandez) dated 2-19-25
Documents (2)
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Motion (Padilla, et al. - Hernandez) dated 2-19-25
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23-0929 CD 7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acquisition of property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard in Council District Seven (CD 7) for the future development of a new fire station.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the Sylmar Fire Station Property Acquisition Project is exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15332, In-fill Development Projects, and that none of the limitations set forth in State CEQA Guidelines 15300.2 apply, as detailed in Exhibit B of the February 27, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. ADOPT the Findings on the Sylmar Fire Station Property Acquisition Project for Fire Station No. 31 located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard, as detailed in Exhibit C of the February 25, 2025 MFC report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to accept a deed transferring the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard to the City or any similar conveyance instrument, and execute all documents necessary to effectuate the contemplated acquisition of the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard [Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 2603-007-038]. AUTHORIZE the GSD to make payment of up to $20,000 from Account No. 100/40, 003040 - Contractual Services, for all expenses related to acquisition of the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard account, to Chicago Title Company necessary for the acquisition of said property. DIRECT that ongoing maintenance needs for the site detailed in the Recommendations above will be addressed by the GSD in coordination with the City Administrative Officer and Council District Seven. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund for the acquisition of the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard (APN: 2603-007-038) during the current Fiscal Year (FY). Potential impacts depend on the funding provided for fencing and maintenance for the FY 2025-26 budget. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Sylmar Neighborhood Council Government Operations Committee Report 3-18-25 Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 3-04-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Sylmar Neighborhood Council_07-02-24 Council Action dated 10-08-23 Motion (Rodriguez -Harris-Dawson) dated 9-01-23
Documents (5)
Government Operations Committee Report 3-18-25
Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 3-04-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Sylmar Neighborhood Council_07-02-24
Council Action dated 10-08-23
Motion (Rodriguez -Harris-Dawson) dated 9-01-23
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24-0974

PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to grant funding for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program from the National Institute of Traffic and Highway Safety Agency.

Official recommendation
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $1,263,546 between the California Office of Traffic Safety and the City Attorney’s Office; and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to: a. Accept the grant award in the amount of $1,263,546 to support the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. b. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Establish a receivable within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $1,263,546 from the Office of Traffic Safety. b. Establish Appropriation Account No. 12A231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, in the amount of $1,263,546. c. Transfer $581,958 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12A231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 - Salaries General, as reimbursement for City Attorney salary expenses. d. Upon receipt of grant reimbursements and approval of expenses, transfer up to $469,600 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12A231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement – Grants, to reimburse fringe benefits and related costs during the grant period. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter, the following action relative to the California Office of the Traffic Safety Grant Program: a. "That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to transfer $193,986 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12A231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010, Salaries General as reimbursement for City Attorney salary expenses of the five resolution authorities" 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total program cost of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program is $1,263,546 of which will be fully reimbursed by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant funding. The City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue Federal, State, and private grants, but strictly limit the financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that proposed funding is balanced against grant revenue approved by Council actions and from Federal and State grant receipts. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and determinations by Mayor and Council. Accepting the grant and approving the recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as the grant funds are fully reimbursing the General Fund for grant eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee 02-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-06-24 Report from City Attorney dated 8-16-24
Documents (5)
Report from Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee 02-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-06-24
Report from City Attorney dated 8-16-24
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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24-1063 CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (JURADO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending the prior Council action of October 30, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1063, to effectuate technical adjustments for amending the General Plan Land Use designations and changing the Zoning for properties that were previously designated as Public Facilities or Open Space for the project area located at the eastern edge of the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area.

Official recommendation
AMEND the Council action of October 30, 2024 relative to Environmental Impact Report (EIR), State Clearinghouse No. 2021010130, Addendum and related California Environmental Quality Act Findings; Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee Report and Resolution relative to amending the General Plan Land Use designations and change the Zoning for properties that were previously designated as Public Facilities or Open Space for the project area located at the eastern edge of the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area, the Project Area is generally bounded by the City of South Pasadena to the north, the City of Alhambra to the east, Alhambra Avenue to the south, and Lowell and Maycrest Avenues to the west, (CF 24-1063), to: APPROVE the following revised language to the October 15, 2024 PLUM Committee Report Recommendation Nos. 2, 3, and 4, as follows: ADOPT and concur with the City Planning Commission's June 13, 2024 action to approve the draft Ordinance amending the Zoning Map attached to the Council file, inclusive of an Urgency Clause and related findings. ADOPT the Resolution with Maps to amend the Northeast LA Community Plan, attached to the Council file, by the Department of City Planning in its communication dated August 15, 2024, for a General Plan Amendment, and concur with the action of the City Planning Commission dated June 13, 2024. ADOPT the Project Findings included in the Department of City Planning Staff Report attached to the Council file. DELETE Recommendation Nos. 5 and 6 of the PLUM Committee report dated October 15, 2024, in lieu of any prior language to effectuate technical adjustments, as recommended by the Department of City Planning in its communication dated February 28, 2025. (Continued from Council meeting of March 14, 2025) Communication(s) from Public_03-13-2025 Motion (Jurado - Blumenfield) dated 3-04-25 Report from Department of City Planning dated 2-28-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-28-25 - Updated Draft Ordinance Council Action dated 11-05-24 Communication(s) from Public_10-30-2024 Speaker Card(s)_10-30-2024 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 10-25-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 10-25-24 - GPA Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 10-25-24 - Set A - Draft Ordinance Attachment to Communication dated 10-25-24 - Set B - Draft Ordinance Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-15-24 Speaker Card(s)_10-15-2024 Communication from Council District 14_10-11-24 Report from Department of City Planning dated 10-10-24 Report from Department of City Planning dated 8-15-24.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Mayoral Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Findings.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Resolution + Maps.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Proposed ZC Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Environmental Report Links.pdf Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Mailing List.pdf Communication(s) from Public_03-14-2025 Communication(s) from Public_03-14-2025 Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Communication(s) from Public_03-15-2025
Documents (27)
Communication(s) from Public_03-13-2025
Motion (Jurado - Blumenfield) dated 3-04-25
Report from Department of City Planning dated 2-28-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-28-25 - Updated Draft Ordinance
Council Action dated 11-05-24
Communication(s) from Public_10-30-2024
Speaker Card(s)_10-30-2024
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 10-25-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 10-25-24 - GPA Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 10-25-24 - Set A - Draft Ordinance
Attachment to Communication dated 10-25-24 - Set B - Draft Ordinance
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-15-24
Speaker Card(s)_10-15-2024
Communication from Council District 14_10-11-24
Report from Department of City Planning dated 10-10-24
Report from Department of City Planning dated 8-15-24.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Mayoral Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Staff Report.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Findings.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Resolution + Maps.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Proposed ZC Ordinance.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Environmental Report Links.pdf
Attachment to Report Dated 08-15-24 - Mailing List.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_03-14-2025
Communication(s) from Public_03-14-2025
Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Communication(s) from Public_03-15-2025
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24-1386-S1 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for street lighting repairs in Council District Five (CD 5).

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Director of Accounting, Board of Public Works, to transfer and appropriate $100,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Revenue Source Code 574101 (CD 5 Special Project Deposits Account), to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84 for street lighting repairs in CD 5: Account No. 001090, Salaries - Overtime: $60,000 Account No. 008780, Street Lighting Improvements and Supplies: $30,000 Account No. 006020, Operating Supplies and Expense: $10,000 AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
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25-0274 CD 13

MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RAMAN) relative to a Street Banner Program celebrating the 43rd Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park on July 12 and 13, 2025, for the period of May 1 - July 31, 2025.

Official recommendation
APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Department of Recreation and Parks as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of May 1 - July 31. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Raman) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Soto-Martinez - Raman) dated 3-14-25
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25-0276 CD 4

MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for supplemental tree trimming services in Council District Four (CD 4).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $75,000 from the CD 4 portion of General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28 (Council Projects), to Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86 as follows for supplemental tree trimming services in CD 4: Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime): $67,500 Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services): $7,500 AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
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25-0275 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - McOSKER) relative to funding for additional police services in Council District Five (CD 5).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $10,000 in the CD 5 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), to be used for additional police services within CD 5 in the following amount: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Olympic Division - $10,000 AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion 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 (Yaroslavsky - McOsker) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Yaroslavsky - McOsker) dated 3-14-25
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22-0149-S2

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to funding for the Jewish American Heritage Month celebration from the City's Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events fund.

Official recommendation
ALLOCATE and AUTHORIZE $15,000 of the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Jewish American Heritage Month event. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and/or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. 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, 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. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park) dated 3-14-25
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14-1174-S12 CD 7

MOTION (PARK for RODRIGUEZ - PADILLA) relative to rescinding the Council action of June 21, 2017, Council file No. (CF) 14-1174-S12, for the reversion of $1,299,031 in CRA/LA Non-Housing Excess Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District Seven (CD 7), from the Bradley Green Alley Project to the original source, the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area.

Official recommendation
RESCIND the Council action of June 21, 2017, relative to approving the use of $1,299,031 in CRA/LA Non-Housing EBP available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area for the Bradley Green Alley Project (CF 14-1174-S12), and REVERT the $1,229,031 in EBP funds to its original source by authorizing the Economic and Workforce Development Department to transfer the appropriation as follows: From: Fund No. 57D/22; Account No. 22N511, STORMWATER POLLUTION ABATE FUND; Amount: $1,229,031.00 To: Fund No. 57D/22; Account No. 22L9MN, PACOIMA/PANORAMA CITY TAX EXEMPT; Amount: $1,229,031.00 Motion (Park for Rodriguez -Padilla) dated 3-14-25 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 07_01_2018 Speaker Card(s) 06_29_2018 Report from Economic Development Committee 06_26_2018 Speaker Card(s) 06_12_2018 Report from City Administrative Officer 06_07_2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Van Nuys Neighborhood Council 02_12_2018 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 06_23_2017 Report from Economic Development Committee 06_13_2017 Report from City Administrative Officer 04_21_2017 Council Action 07_05_2016 Motion 06_24_2016
Documents (12)
Motion (Park for Rodriguez -Padilla) dated 3-14-25
Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 07_01_2018
Speaker Card(s) 06_29_2018
Report from Economic Development Committee 06_26_2018
Speaker Card(s) 06_12_2018
Report from City Administrative Officer 06_07_2018
Community Impact Statement submitted by Van Nuys Neighborhood Council 02_12_2018
Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 06_23_2017
Report from Economic Development Committee 06_13_2017
Report from City Administrative Officer 04_21_2017
Council Action 07_05_2016
Motion 06_24_2016
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13-0933-S8 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 11, 2024 regarding the Arts Development Fee Update and the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report, Council file No. (CF) 13-0933-S8, to change the proposed use of Council District Five (CD 5) Account No. N312 from “Public Art Project” to “Mar Vista Mural”.

Official recommendation
AMEND the prior Council action of December 11, 2024 relative to the Arts Development Fee Update and the adoption of the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report (CF 13-0933-S8) to change the proposed use of one CD 5 Account (N312) from "Public Art Project" to "Mar Vista Mural;" and, AUTHORIZE the Department of Cultural Affairs to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park) dated 3-14-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-19-2024 Report from Department of Cultural Affairs dated 11-21-24 Attachment to Report dated 11-21-24 - ADF Expenditure Plan
Documents (4)
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park) dated 3-14-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-19-2024
Report from Department of Cultural Affairs dated 11-21-24
Attachment to Report dated 11-21-24 - ADF Expenditure Plan
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25-1000

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PADILLA) relative to holding the Friday, March 28, 2025 regular meeting of the Council at the Van Nuys City Hall located at 14410 Sylvan Street.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule No. 18, that Council hold its Friday, March 28, 2025 regular meeting at the Van Nuys City Hall. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Padilla) dated 3-14-25 Council Action dated 2-27-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-24-2025 Motion (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) dated 2-21-25
Documents (5)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Padilla) dated 3-14-25
Council Action dated 2-27-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-24-2025
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) dated 2-21-25
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21-0619-S1 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - HERNANDEZ) relative to the transfer of funding to the Engineering Special Services Fund for the construction of the Slauson Connect Project, located at 5820 Normandie Boulevard.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer, the Board of Public Works Accounting, and the Controller's Office to transfer funding in the total amount of $1,451,157.64 as noted in the table contained in the Motion, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the noted Departments above to make corrections as needed to effectuate the transfer. Motion (Price - Hernandez) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Hernandez) dated 3-14-25
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24-0559-S1 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in Council District Nine (CD 9).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $190,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 (CD 9 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Contractual Services Account No. 100/74, Account No. 3040, for public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in CD 9. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above 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 - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Soto-Martinez) dated 3-14-25
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23-0467-S4 CD 1

MOTION (HERNANDEZ - JURADO) relative to amending and restating City Contract No. C-145927 with Central City Neighborhood Partners - Westlake to increase the contract by $100,000, for the provision of emergency assistance to residents in Council District One (CD 1) through June 30, 2025.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department, or designee, to amend and restate City Contract No. C-145927 with Central City Neighborhood Partners - Westlake to increase the contract by $100,000 for the provision of emergency assistance to residents in CD 1 through June 30, 2025. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $100,000 from the Transfer of Floor Area Ratio Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 552/14, Account No. 14001A, to the Community Investment for Families Fund No. 100/21, Account No. 003040 Contractual Services Account. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections, clarifications, or revisions, as necessary, to implement the Motion's intent. Motion (Hernandez - Jurado) dated 3-14-25
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Motion (Hernandez - Jurado) dated 3-14-25
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25-0291 CD 12

MOTION (HUTT for LEE - JURADO) relative to a street banner campaign to recognize and celebrate the centennial birthday of Granada Hills, being coordinated by the Granada Hills Community Foundation in partnership with several civic and community organizations

Official recommendation
APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a street banner program to recognize and celebrate the centennial birthday of Granada Hills for the period of April 2025 - March 2026, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program. APPROVE the content of the street banner design and placement of 32 street pole banners (dual panels side by side) at the locations noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. Motion (Hutt for Lee - Jurado) dated 3-18-25
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Motion (Hutt for Lee - Jurado) dated 3-18-25
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25-0288 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - HUTT) relative to funding for paint and sign services related to the Beverly Glen Improvement Project.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Director of Accounting, Board of Public Works (BPW), to transfer and appropriate $19,257.45 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Revenue Source Code No. 574202 (CD5 Special Project Deposits) to Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 003350 (Paint & Sign Maintenance & Repairs - General), for paint and sign services related to the Beverly Glen Improvement Project. AUTHORIZE the BPW and LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Hutt) dated 3-18-25
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Motion (Yaroslavsky - Hutt) dated 3-18-25
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25-4118-S2 CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (PADILLA - LEE) relative to designating locations in Council District Six for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­-of­-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: 8100 Haskell Avenue - Public Safety RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at this locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. (Continued from Council meeting of March 19, 2025) Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025 Motion (Padilla - Lee) dated 3-07-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-19-2025
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Speaker Card(s)_03-14-2025
Motion (Padilla - Lee) dated 3-07-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-19-2025
Closed sessions
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23-1002

The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled

Documents (6)
Speaker Card(s)_03-18-2025
Report from City Attorney dated 2-20-25.pdf
Council Action dated 10-11-23
Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 10-10-23
Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23
Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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23-1448

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled

Documents (11)
Speaker Card(s)_03-18-2025
Report from City Attorney dated 2-20-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-24-2024
Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 6-14-24
Speaker Card(s)_06-14-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-12-2024
Report from City Attorney dated 4-25-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2-21-2024
Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 02-06-24
Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
Report from City Attorney dated 12-07-23.pdf