City Council Meeting

June 06, 2025
Meeting ID: 16817

Meeting Summary

What Happened

The council met on June 6, 2025, with 11-13 members present. The council honored the El Camino Real Charter High School Academic Decathlon team for winning its third consecutive national championship and 11th overall, presented by Council Member Bob Blumenfield, and hosted a Pride Month kickoff performance by drag performer Chichi La Pinga, introduced by Council Member Ysabel Jurado, the council's first openly queer member. Council Member Monica Rodriguez announced the reopening of a renovated dog park at the former Lopez Canyon landfill site.

Four routine committee reports passed without debate, including a report on the Local Business Enterprise-Local Business Preference Program (Item 2, CF 15-0850-S5), WorkSource Center services (Item 3, CF 24-1001), prioritization of LAPD Real Time Crime Centers (Item 4, CF 24-0238), and a hazardous-materials waste management agreement between LAFD and Clean Harbors Environmental Services (Item 5, CF 25-0166). No action was taken on Item 6, the mayor's budget veto message, because the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget remained pending at the mayor's office. The Budget and Finance Committee's closed-session settlements were approved, including $1,193,493.62 plus interest and $2,250,000 in two separate cases.

In closing announcements, Council Member Eunisses Hernandez reported that federal immigration agents had conducted swift, aggressive raids that morning at Home Depot day-labor centers in Cypress Park and Westlake within her district — the opening incidents of what would become several weeks of sustained federal immigration enforcement activity and subsequent unrest in the city. Hernandez said agents were moving quickly and leaving before community rapid-response networks could mobilize, urged residents to know their rights, carry red cards, and prepare emergency plans, and said the pattern echoed federal immigration crackdowns the city had experienced in past decades.

Scheduled hearings
(1)
25-0160-S32 CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive. (Lien: $238,901.18) (Continued from Council meeting of April 2, 2025) Motion (Harris-Dawson - Hernandez) dated 5-6-25 Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 5-02-25 Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-27-25 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-07-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-02-2025
Documents (5)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Hernandez) dated 5-6-25
Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 5-02-25
Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-27-25
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-07-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-02-2025
Completed hearings
(2)
15-0850-S5

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Local Business Enterprise-Local Business Preference Program.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the following reports, attached to Council file No. 15-0850-S5, relative to the Local Business Enterprise-Local Business Preference Program: Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) report dated November 15, 2022. BCA report dated December 22, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_5-20-25 Transmittal from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 1-16-2024 Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 12-22-23 Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 11-15-22 15-0850-S5 Joint EDJ & PW Committee Report 6-9-21 Council Action dated 6-24-21 Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 4-13-21 Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 4-13-21 Communication(s) from Public_01-16-2024 Speaker Card(s)_01-16-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025 Speaker Card(s)_05-20-2025
Documents (12)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_5-20-25
Transmittal from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 1-16-2024
Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 12-22-23
Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 11-15-22
15-0850-S5 Joint EDJ & PW Committee Report 6-9-21
Council Action dated 6-24-21
Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 4-13-21
Report from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 4-13-21
Communication(s) from Public_01-16-2024
Speaker Card(s)_01-16-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-20-2025
(3)
24-1001

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to WorkSource Center services.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the joint Personnel Department and Economic Workforce and Development Department report dated May 2, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to WorkSource Center Services. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Personnel and Hiring Committee 5-23-25 Presentation 5-23-25 Joint Report from Economic and Workforce Development Department and Personnel Department dated 5-02-25 Attachment to Joint Report dated 5-02-25 - WorkSource Centers Attachment to Joint Report dated 5-02-25 - Targeted Local Hire Program Council Action dated 9-13-24 Speaker Card(s)_09-11-2024 Communication(s) from Public_09-10-2024 Report from Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee_9-3-24 Speaker Card(s)_09-03-2024 Motion (McOsker - Hernandez) dated 8-28-24
Documents (11)
Personnel and Hiring Committee 5-23-25
Presentation 5-23-25
Joint Report from Economic and Workforce Development Department and Personnel Department dated 5-02-25
Attachment to Joint Report dated 5-02-25 - WorkSource Centers
Attachment to Joint Report dated 5-02-25 - Targeted Local Hire Program
Council Action dated 9-13-24
Speaker Card(s)_09-11-2024
Communication(s) from Public_09-10-2024
Report from Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee_9-3-24
Speaker Card(s)_09-03-2024
Motion (McOsker - Hernandez) dated 8-28-24
(4)
24-0238

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prioritizing divisions for the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Real Time Crime Centers and coordination with City departments.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated October 1, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to prioritizing divisions for the LAPD’s Real Time Crime Centers and coordination with City departments. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 05-07-25 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 10-01-24 Council Action dated 4-22-24 Speaker Card(s)_04-19-2024 Public Safety Committee Report 4-9-24 Speaker Card(s)_04-09-2024 Communication(s) from Public_03-06-2024 Motion (Park - Lee) dated 2-28-24 Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2024 Speaker Card(s)_05-07-2025
Documents (10)
Report from Public Safety Committee 05-07-25
Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 10-01-24
Council Action dated 4-22-24
Speaker Card(s)_04-19-2024
Public Safety Committee Report 4-9-24
Speaker Card(s)_04-09-2024
Communication(s) from Public_03-06-2024
Motion (Park - Lee) dated 2-28-24
Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2024
Speaker Card(s)_05-07-2025
(5)
25-0166 CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS (BFC) relative to an agreement between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for hazardous materials waste management services.

Documents (12)
Report from Board of Fire Commissioners dated 5-19-25
Council Action dated 5-16-25
Motion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 5-13-25
Council Action dated 4-11-25
Communication from the Public dated 4-10-25
Amending Motion 5A (McOsker - Raman) dated 04-09-25 - Withdrawn
Communication from the Los Angeles Fire Department dated 4-8-25
Report from Public Safety Committee dated 4-2-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-02-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 2-05-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-11-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-16-2025
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
(6)
25-0600

CONSIDERATION OF THE MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGE, upon receipt, pursuant to Charter Section 315. The Council has five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, upon receipt of the Mayor's veto to overcome such action of the Mayor relative to any item or items of the budget.

Documents (231)
Community Impact Statement submitted by Empowerment Congress Central Area Neighborhood Council_5-30-2025
Communication from City Attorney - Budget Resolution Fiscal Year 2025-26 dated 5-29-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Venice Neighborhood Council_05-29-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-27-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-25-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_05-27-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_05-26-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_05-24-2025 (2)
Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_05-24-2025
Final Budget Recap dated 05-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Council_05-22-2025
Budget Motions dated 5-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council_5-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_05-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Hermon Neighborhood Council_5-22-25
Communication(s) from Public_05-21-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Mid City Neighborhood Council_05-22-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Silver Lake Neighborhood Council_May-21-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by PICO Neighborhood Council_May-21-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council_5-21-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_05-21-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_5-21-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_05-21-25
Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council_May-20-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Harbor Gateway South Neighborhood Council_05-20-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council_5-20-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by East Hollywood Neighborhood Council_05-20-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by East Hollywood Neighborhood Council_5-20-25
Report from Budget and Finance Committee 5-20-25.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-19-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Hollywood West Neighborhood Council_05-19-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Winnetka Neighborhood Council_05-19-25
Communication(s) from Public_05-18-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-17-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-16-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Atwater Village Neighborhood Council_05-16-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Atwater Village Neighborhood Council_05-16-2025
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 5-16-25.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_05-15-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Rampart Village Neighborhood Council_5-15-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-14-25
Communication(s) from Public_05-14-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council_05-15-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council_5-14-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council_5-14-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council_5-14-25
Communication from UFLAC dated 5-14-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Rampart Village Neighborhood Council_05-14-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-14-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Rampart Village Neighborhood Council_5-13-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council_05-13-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-12-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_05-11-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Del Rey Neighborhood Council_05-10-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_05-09-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_05-09-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_05-08-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Encino Neighborhood Council_05-06-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council_05-06-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council_05-06-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2025
Communication from Councilmember Park dated 5-1-25
Communication from Mayor submitted 5-01-25 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Summary
Communication from Mayor dated 5-01-25 - Letter to Budget and Finance Committee
Community Impact Statement submitted by Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council_04-30-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2025
Communication from Public dated 4-30-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-30-25
Communication from Public dated 4-30-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2025
Communication(s) from Public_4-30-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2025
Communication from Public dated 4-29-25
Presentation by Office of Finance dated 4-29-25
Presentation from Personnel dated 4-29-25
Presentation from the CAO dated 4-29-25
Presentation from the Controller dated 4-29-25
Communication(s) from Public_4-29-2025
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 4-29-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication from EAA dated 4-28-25
Communication from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public - 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-28-2025
Communication from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication from UFLAC dated 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-28-2025
Communication from Councilmembers Price, Soto-Martinez, and Jurado dated 4-28-25
Communication from Councilmembers Park and Lee dated 4-28-25
Communication from Councilmember Rodriguez - 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication from Public 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public - 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-28-25
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-28-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-26-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-26-2025
Communication(s) from Public_4-25-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-25-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_04-25-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_4-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public dated 4-25-25
Communication from Los Angeles Police Department submitted 4-24-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council_04-24-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2025
Communication(s) from Public_4-24-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2025
Communication Bureau of Street Services submitted 4-23-25
Attachment to Communication from Bureau of Street Services - Organizational Chart 4-23-25
Communication from City Attorney submitted 4-23-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2025
Communication from Department of Recreation and Parks submitted 4-23-25
Communication from Department of Aging submitted 4-23-25
Communication from Economic and Workforce Development Department submitted 4-23-25
Communication from Bureau of Sanitation submitted 4-23-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council_04-23-2025
Communication from Zoo Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of City Planning submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of Building and Safety submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Youth Development Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Information Technology Agency submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of Transportation submitted 4-22-25
Communication from City Administrative Officer submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Housing Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Office of Finance submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Bureau of Engineering submitted 4-22-25
Communication from City Clerk submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Fire Department submitted 4-22-25
Attachment to Communication from Fire Department - Organizational Chart 4-22-25
Communication from General Services Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Emergency Management Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of Animal Services submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Community Investment for Families Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of Neighborhood Empowerment submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Personnel Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of Cultural Affairs submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department submitted 4-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_04-22-2025
Communication from Department on Disability submitted 4-22-25
Communication from City Ethics Commission submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Board of Public Works submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Controller submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Los Angeles Public Library submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Bureau of Contract Administration submitted 4-22-25
Communication from El Pueblo de Los Angeles submitted 4-22-25
Communication from City Tourism Department submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Department of Cannabis Regulation submitted 4-22-25
Communication from Fire and Police Pensions submitted 4-22-25
Communication from City Employees Retirement System submitted 4-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_04-21-2025
Report from Mayor dated 4-21-25
Attachment to Report Submitted 4-21-25 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Attachment to Report Submitted 4-21-25 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Departmental Programs Vol. I
Attachment to Report Submitted 4-21-25 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Departmental Programs Vol. II
Attachment to Report Submitted 4-21-25 - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Revenue Outlook
Communication(s) from Public_04-20-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-19-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-18-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-15-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-12-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-11-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-08-2025
Council Action dated 4-03-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-02-2025
Amending Motion (Yaroslavsky -Blumenfield) dated 04-01-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-01-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by South Central Neighborhood Council_03-31-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council_03-27-2025
Communication(s) from Public_03-26-2025
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Harris-Dawson) dated 3-25-25
Communication from Council President Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Yaroslavsy dated 3-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-29-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-30-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council_5-1-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council_5-2-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council_5-2-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-01-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-02-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-04-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-04-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Council_05-04-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-05-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-05-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-06-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-07-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-13-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-15-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-17-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-17-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-18-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-18-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Rampart Village Neighborhood Council_05-18-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by PICO Neighborhood Council_05-18-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Neighborhood Council_05-18-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-21-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-27-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-27-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-28-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-29-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-30-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-30-2025
Closed sessions
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