City Council Meeting

August 05, 2025
Meeting ID: 16986

Meeting Summary

What Happened

The council met on August 5, 2025, with attendance around 12-14 members. Council Member Monica Rodriguez introduced the launch of the SUMA Wealth financial-literacy app, made freely available to young people citywide through a partnership between the Youth Development Department, the Los Angeles Community College District, and the nonprofit SAJE, aimed at helping youth and families who may suddenly become financially responsible for a household prepare for emergencies.

All 39 items passed unanimously. The council adopted a Transfer of Floor Area Rights approval for a South Park development at 1105-1123 South Olive Street (Item 17, CF 24-0976-S1), which Council Member Ysabel Jurado said would direct public benefits funding toward affordable housing, small-business support, and public safety in her district. Council Member Rodriguez questioned CAO staff at length on Item 15 (CF 15-1207-S1), an update on the LA Convention Center expansion and modernization project: staff said roughly $54 million has been spent to date on pre-development work, that "value engineering" had trimmed about $124 million from a $1.7 billion cost estimate — including changes to the Gil Lindsey Plaza scope — and that a final recommendation on project financing and construction, expected to require issuing debt for the full project cost, would come to council later in the month, with construction needing to reach an "Olympics ready" state before a planned pause for the 2028 Games. The council also adopted, without separate debate, an increase to Commercial Cannabis Activity fees and fines (Item 13, CF 25-0418), a regulatory framework for temporary cannabis event and consumption-lounge licenses under state Assembly Bill 1775 (Item 18, CF 24-1584), a report on Alliance Settlement Agreement homelessness progress as of March 31, 2025 (Item 16, CF 23-1022-S17), and a request for details on the city's Hagerty Consulting, AECOM, and IEM International wildfire-recovery procurement agreements (Item 14, CF 25-0683). Ten litigation settlements from the Budget and Finance Committee, ranging from roughly $86,800 to $2 million, were also approved, along with one rejected settlement offer.

Public Comment

Several speakers who identified as cannabis-industry workers urged the council to reject the Item 13 fee increase, arguing the Department of Cannabis Regulation charges licensees substantially more than the state's parallel regulatory fee for duplicative work and that the increase would further burden the city's social equity licensing program. Other speakers criticized planned street vacations as potentially benefiting the Church of Scientology and reiterated allegations of abuse against the organization, urged city departments not to participate in its National Night Out event, and criticized the volume of street-lighting maintenance items on the agenda as evidence of inadequate lighting infrastructure citywide. A speaker also raised concerns about LAPD conduct toward protesters near the Metropolitan Detention Center, though this fell outside the agenda items open for comment.

Scheduled hearings
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24-0934 CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of Reseda Boulevard, north of Sunset Boulevard, easterly side, adjoining Lot 7 of Tract No. 14968, VAC-E1401454 (Vacation).

Official recommendation
FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the February 5, 2025 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Portion of Reseda Boulevard north of Sunset Boulevard (Easterly Side, Adjoining Lot 7 of Tract No. 14968) FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. ADOPT said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Works Committee_6-11-25b Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_6-5-25 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 2-05-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-05-25 - Application Attachment to Report dated 2-05-25 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 2-05-25 - Mailing List Council Action dated 8-29-24 Speaker Card(s)_08-27-2024 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 8-08-24 Attachment to Report dated 8-08-24 - Application Attachment to Report dated 8-08-24 - Exhibit A
Documents (12)
Report from Public Works Committee_6-11-25b
Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025
Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_6-5-25
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 2-05-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-05-25 - Application
Attachment to Report dated 2-05-25 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Report dated 2-05-25 - Mailing List
Council Action dated 8-29-24
Speaker Card(s)_08-27-2024
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 8-08-24
Attachment to Report dated 8-08-24 - Application
Attachment to Report dated 8-08-24 - Exhibit A
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24-0301 CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the easterly portion of Pacific View Drive in excess of 40 feet public right of way, adjoining Lots 19 and 40 of Tract No. 8628, north of Mulholland Drive, VAC-E1401448 (Vacation).

Official recommendation
FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the January 15, 2025 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Easterly portion of Pacific View Drive in excess of 40 feet public right of way adjoining Lots 19 and 40 of Tract No. 8628 north of Mulholland Drive FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. ADOPT said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Communication(s) from Public_07-21-2025 Communication(s) from Public_07-14-2025 Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025 Report from Public Works Committee_6-11-25b Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_6-6-25 Communication(s) from Public_06-03-2025 Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2025 Speaker Card(s)_04-23-2025 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_4-18-25 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 1-15-25 Attachment to Report dated 1-15-25 - Application Attachment to Report dated 1-15-25 - Exhibit B Council Action dated 3-26-24 Speaker Card(s)_03-22-2024 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 2-16-24 Attachment to Report dated 2-16-24 - Application Attachment to Report dated 2-16-24 - Exhibit A
Documents (17)
Communication(s) from Public_07-21-2025
Communication(s) from Public_07-14-2025
Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025
Report from Public Works Committee_6-11-25b
Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_6-6-25
Communication(s) from Public_06-03-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-23-2025
Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_4-18-25
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 1-15-25
Attachment to Report dated 1-15-25 - Application
Attachment to Report dated 1-15-25 - Exhibit B
Council Action dated 3-26-24
Speaker Card(s)_03-22-2024
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 2-16-24
Attachment to Report dated 2-16-24 - Application
Attachment to Report dated 2-16-24 - Exhibit A
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25-0900-S7 CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Cahuenga Boulevard and Kling Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188583 dated 5-9-25.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-12-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-12-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188583 dated 5-9-25.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-12-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-12-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S8 CD 15

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and Patrice Place Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinanc Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188584 dated 5-9-25.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-06-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-06-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinanc
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188584 dated 5-9-25.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-06-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-06-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S9 CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Barry Avenue and Mississippi Avenue Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Revised Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-14-25 Attachment to Revised Report dated 5-14-25 - Revised Draft Ordinance of Intention Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188585 dated 5-9-25.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-19-25 Attachment to Report dated 02-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (12)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Revised Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-14-25
Attachment to Revised Report dated 5-14-25 - Revised Draft Ordinance of Intention
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188585 dated 5-9-25.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-19-25
Attachment to Report dated 02-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S10 CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and 8th Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25- Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188586 dated 5-9-25.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Attachment to Report dated 02-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-19-25
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25- Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188586 dated 5-9-25.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Attachment to Report dated 02-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-19-25
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25-0900-S11 CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Andrita Street and Estara Avenue Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188587 dated 5-9-25.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Attachment to Report dated 2-26-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-26-25
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188587 dated 5-9-25.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-30-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Attachment to Report dated 2-26-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-26-25
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25-0900-S12 CD 13

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Lexington Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Fina Ordinance No.188588 dated 05-09-2025pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-27-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-27-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Fina Ordinance No.188588 dated 05-09-2025pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-27-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-27-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S13 CD 11

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Barry Avenue and Missouri Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance No.188589 dated 05-09-2025.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-19-25 Attachment to Report dated 2-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance No.188589 dated 05-09-2025.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-19-25
Attachment to Report dated 2-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S14 CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Strathern Street and Fair Avenue Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinanc Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance No.188590 dated 05-09-2025.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 3-19-25 Attachment to Report dated 3-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-03-25 - Draft Ordinanc
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance No.188590 dated 05-09-2025.pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 3-19-25
Attachment to Report dated 3-19-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S15 CD 12

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the De Soto Avenue and Rinaldi Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Final Ordinance No.188591 Dated 05-09-2025 .pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025 Attachment to Report dated 3-20-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 3-20-25
Documents (10)
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 7-07-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Clerk dated 6-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Final Ordinance No.188591 Dated 05-09-2025 .pdf
Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-07-25 - Mailing Package
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 4-29-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2025
Attachment to Report dated 3-20-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 3-20-25
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25-0663 CD 13

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at Bristol Farms, located at 6220 West Selma Avenue, No. 100.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Bristol Farms, located at 6220 West Selma Avenue, No. 100, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at Bristol Farms, located at 6220 West Selma Avenue, No. 100. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: Sam Masterson - Good Food Holdings Representative: Margaret Taylor - Apex LA TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2025) Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 07-26-2025 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 06-16-2025 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 06-16-2025 - Notice Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 6-13-25 Attachment to Application submitted 6-13-25 - CUB Application Package Attachment to Application submitted 6-13-25 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Application submitted 6-13-25 - Mailing List
Documents (7)
Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 07-26-2025 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 06-16-2025 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 06-16-2025 - Notice
Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 6-13-25
Attachment to Application submitted 6-13-25 - CUB Application Package
Attachment to Application submitted 6-13-25 - Letter of Determination
Attachment to Application submitted 6-13-25 - Mailing List
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25-0418

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY ATTORNEY, AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 104.03, 104.13, 104.14, and 104.19 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding an increase to the fees and fines associated with the regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activity.

Official recommendation
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY DATED JULY 18, 2025 and ORDINANCE DATED JULY 17, 2025 PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ordinance, dated July 17, 2025: Amending Subsection (e) of Section 104.03 of Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC to adjust the manner in which payments may be submitted. Amending Subdivision 6 of Subsection (d) of Section 104.13 of Article 4, Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municiapl Code (LAMC) with regards to a Licensee's ability to enter into a stipulated agreement with the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Amending Subsection (c) of Section 104.14 of Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC and adding a new Subdivision 1 relative to requests for an administrative hearing and a Licensee's ability to continue operating during the pendency of said hearing. Amending Section 104.19 of Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC to add and adjust the DCR's fees and fines relative to the application for and operation under a Commercial Cannabis Activity License. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DATED JUNE 12, 2025 ​​​​​​​ INSTRUCT the Department of Cannabis Regulation to use Cannabis Equity Grant (CEG) funds to waive and/or subsidize fees consistent with the 2025 Fee Study increase for Social Equity applicants as described in the City Administrative Officer report dated June 12, 2025, attached to the Council file. REQUEST that the City Attorney not include any exemption of fees within the LAMC Section 104.19 to avoid creating an annual General Fund liability of up to $2.4 million. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Notice of Publication 7-25-25 Attachment to Report dated 7-18-25 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Attorney dated 7-18-25 Council Action dated 6-18-25 Communication(s) from Public_06-17-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-12-25 Communication(s) from Public_06-11-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-11-2025 Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-10-2025 Government Operations Committee Report 6-3-25 Department of Cannabis Regulation Presentation 6-3-25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-28-25 Speaker Card(s)_05-20-2025 Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025 Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2025 Speaker Card(s)_05-06-2025 Communication from Public dated 5-5-25 Amended Report from Department of Cannabis Regulation dated 4-29-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2025 Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2025 Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2025 Speaker Card(s)_04-23-2025 Communication(s) from Public_04-22-2025 Report from Department of Cannabis Regulation dated 4-16-25
Documents (25)
Notice of Publication 7-25-25
Attachment to Report dated 7-18-25 - Draft Ordinance
Report from City Attorney dated 7-18-25
Council Action dated 6-18-25
Communication(s) from Public_06-17-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-12-25
Communication(s) from Public_06-11-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-11-2025
Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-10-2025
Government Operations Committee Report 6-3-25
Department of Cannabis Regulation Presentation 6-3-25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-28-25
Speaker Card(s)_05-20-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-20-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2025
Speaker Card(s)_05-06-2025
Communication from Public dated 5-5-25
Amended Report from Department of Cannabis Regulation dated 4-29-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-23-2025
Communication(s) from Public_04-22-2025
Report from Department of Cannabis Regulation dated 4-16-25
Completed hearings
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25-0683

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to requesting details regarding the Hagerty Consulting, AECOM and IEM International Inc. Agreements between the City for state and federal procurement services following the January 2025 Wildfires.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Emergency Management Department, to report to Council on the following details for the Hagerty Consulting, AECOM and IEM International Inc. Agreements; and, include any future agreements that will be executed while under the Declaration of Emergency: Names and resumes of employees assigned Hours billed to date Payments made along with source of funds Scope of work Timeline for service delivery Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery 6-23-25 Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) dated 6-18-25
Documents (2)
Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery 6-23-25
Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) dated 6-18-25
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15-1207-S1 CD 9

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to updates on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project.

Official recommendation
NOTE AND FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 13, 2025, attached to Council file No. 15-1207-S1, relative to updates on the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project. INSTRUCT the CAO, with assistance of City Attorney and Department of Cultural Affairs, to report to Council on the ability to use the one percent of the Arts Development Fee for the renovation of Gilbert Lindsay Plaza. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with assistance of CAO, City Tourism Department, and other necessary departments, to report to Council on the potential of doing a stand alone City led project for the renovation of Gilbert Lindsay Plaza, to be done concurrently with the larger Convention Center Renovation and Expansion Project, including projected project costs, a revenue analysis, and possibility of a phased development to account for the 2028 Games. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action: NOTE AND FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 13, 2025, attached to Council file No. 15-1207-S1, relative to updates on the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The recommendation to note and file the CAO report will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. Should the Council authorize a Project, full City costs and the General Fund impact will depend on delivery option selected and the timing and sizing of the debt issued to finance the Project. A subsequent report on the debt issuance for the Project will be prepared and released at a later date concurrent with the submission of a final Project Agreement (PA) to Council and the Mayor. Financial Policies Statement: The recommendation to note and file the CAO report is consistent with the City’s Financial Policies as it will not result in appropriation changes during the current fiscal year. Debt Impact Statement: The recommendation to note and file the CAO report will have no debt impact on the City. Should the Council authorize a Project, the total Project construction cost is contemplated to be $2 billion or more. However, the final sizing and structure of the debt issuance will depend on the delivery option selected and the construction schedule for the Project. A subsequent report on the debt issuance for the Project will be prepared and released at a later date, and concurrent with the submission of a final PA. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against, Unless Amended: Pico Union Neighborhood Council Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25 Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025 Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-13-25 15-1207-S1_misc_edj_2-4-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_05-26-2025 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-11-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-10-2025 Speaker Card(s)_04-09-2025 Amending Motion 13A (Park - Price) dated 04-09-25 Amending Motion 13B (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 04-09-25 - Failed of Adoption Amending Motion 13C (Jurado - Yaroslavsky, Price) dated 04-09-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-09-2025 Amending Motion 13D (Blumenfield - Rodriguez, Padilla) dated 04-09-25 - Withdrawn Amending Motion 13E (Yaroslavsky, McOsker - Soto-Martinez, et al.) dated 04-09-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-08-2025 Economic Development and Jobs Committee Report dated 4-8-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-07-2025 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation 4-7-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-04-2025 Joint Report from City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-28-25.pdf Communication from Board of City Tourism Commissioners dated 2-24-25 - Letter of Support Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_2-12-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-04-2025 Joint Report from City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst dated 1-31-25 Report from Department of Convention and Tourism Development dated 8-14-24 Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_08-04-2024 Community Impact Statement submitted by Reseda Neighborhood Council_07-23-2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-8-2024 Communication(s) from Public_07-02-2024 Speaker Card(s)_07-02-2024 Speaker Card(s)_06-26-2024 Joint report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee_6-18-24 Communication from TTT Committee Clerk_6-18-24b Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024 Joint Report from Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer dated 6-14-24 Communication(s) from Public_05-16-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-06-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2024 Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2024 Communication(s) from Public_04-14-2024 Communication(s) from Public_04-08-2024 Communication(s) from Public_04-04-2024 Communication(s) from Public_04-02-2024 Communication(s) from Public_04-01-2024 Communication(s) from Public_03-30-2024 Communication(s) from Public_03-26-2024 Substitute Motion (Krekorian - Park - Price - Blumenfield - McOsker) dated 2-28-24 Speaker Card(s)_02-28-2024 Council Action dated 2-28-24 Communication(s) from Public_02-27-2024 Communication(s) from Public_02-22-2024 Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_02-15-24 Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024 Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024 Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee Report 1-24-24 Communication(s) from Public_12-14-2023 Communication(s) from Public_12-13-2023 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 12-11-23 Communication(s) from Public_12-11-2023 Speaker Card(s)_12-11-2023 Transmittal from the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 12-11-23 Communication(s) from Public_12-10-2023 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-04-23.pdf Communication from Board of City Tourism Commissioners dated 11-30-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_11-07-2023 Communication(s) from Public_11-07-2023 Communication(s) from Public_11-06-2023 Communication(s) from Public_11-03-2023 Council Action 11_25_2020 Report from Economic Development Committee 11_10_2020 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 10_29_2020 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 02_26_2020 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 07_03_2019 Speaker Card(s) 07_02_2019 Report from Economic Development Committee 06_25_2019 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 06_21_2019 Council Action 12_21_2018 Speaker Card(s) 12_12_2018 Speaker Card(s) 12_10_2018 Report from Budget and Finance Committee 12_10_2018 Speaker Card(s) 11_13_2018 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 11_09_2018 Report from Economic Development Committee 11_08_2018 Council Action 11_23_2016 Speaker Card(s) 11_22_2016 Speaker Card(s) 11_08_2016 Motion 11_04_2016
Documents (92)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25
Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025
Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-13-25
15-1207-S1_misc_edj_2-4-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_05-26-2025
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-11-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-09-2025
Amending Motion 13A (Park - Price) dated 04-09-25
Amending Motion 13B (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 04-09-25 - Failed of Adoption
Amending Motion 13C (Jurado - Yaroslavsky, Price) dated 04-09-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-09-2025
Amending Motion 13D (Blumenfield - Rodriguez, Padilla) dated 04-09-25 - Withdrawn
Amending Motion 13E (Yaroslavsky, McOsker - Soto-Martinez, et al.) dated 04-09-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-08-2025
Economic Development and Jobs Committee Report dated 4-8-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-07-2025
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation 4-7-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-04-2025
Joint Report from City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-28-25.pdf
Communication from Board of City Tourism Commissioners dated 2-24-25 - Letter of Support
Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_2-12-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-04-2025
Joint Report from City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst dated 1-31-25
Report from Department of Convention and Tourism Development dated 8-14-24
Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_08-04-2024
Community Impact Statement submitted by Reseda Neighborhood Council_07-23-2024
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-8-2024
Communication(s) from Public_07-02-2024
Speaker Card(s)_07-02-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-26-2024
Joint report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee_6-18-24
Communication from TTT Committee Clerk_6-18-24b
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2024
Joint Report from Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer dated 6-14-24
Communication(s) from Public_05-16-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-06-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2024
Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2024
Communication(s) from Public_04-14-2024
Communication(s) from Public_04-08-2024
Communication(s) from Public_04-04-2024
Communication(s) from Public_04-02-2024
Communication(s) from Public_04-01-2024
Communication(s) from Public_03-30-2024
Communication(s) from Public_03-26-2024
Substitute Motion (Krekorian - Park - Price - Blumenfield - McOsker) dated 2-28-24
Speaker Card(s)_02-28-2024
Council Action dated 2-28-24
Communication(s) from Public_02-27-2024
Communication(s) from Public_02-22-2024
Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_02-15-24
Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee Report 1-24-24
Communication(s) from Public_12-14-2023
Communication(s) from Public_12-13-2023
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 12-11-23
Communication(s) from Public_12-11-2023
Speaker Card(s)_12-11-2023
Transmittal from the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee dated 12-11-23
Communication(s) from Public_12-10-2023
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-04-23.pdf
Communication from Board of City Tourism Commissioners dated 11-30-23.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_11-07-2023
Communication(s) from Public_11-07-2023
Communication(s) from Public_11-06-2023
Communication(s) from Public_11-03-2023
Council Action 11_25_2020
Report from Economic Development Committee 11_10_2020
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 10_29_2020
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 02_26_2020
Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 07_03_2019
Speaker Card(s) 07_02_2019
Report from Economic Development Committee 06_25_2019
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 06_21_2019
Council Action 12_21_2018
Speaker Card(s) 12_12_2018
Speaker Card(s) 12_10_2018
Report from Budget and Finance Committee 12_10_2018
Speaker Card(s) 11_13_2018
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 11_09_2018
Report from Economic Development Committee 11_08_2018
Council Action 11_23_2016
Speaker Card(s) 11_22_2016
Speaker Card(s) 11_08_2016
Motion 11_04_2016
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23-1022-S17

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Alliance Settlement Agreement progress as of March 31, 2025.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated June 12, 2025, attached to Council file No. 23-1022-S17, relative to the Alliance Settlement Agreement progress as of March 31, 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 6-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-12-25
Documents (3)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 6-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-12-25
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24-0976-S1 CD 14

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) for the property located at 1105 – 1123 South Olive.

Official recommendation
FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.2(b), in consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the SCEA No. ENV-2018-2601-SCEA, was considered and adopted by the City Council on December 11, 2024 (Council file No. 24-0976), adopted Findings pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2 (Transit Priority Project); and, adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and related Environmental Findings prepared for the SCEA. ADOPT the revised FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee, dated June 24, 2025, as the Findings of Council. APPROVE, pursuant to Section 14.5.6 B of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a TFAR of up to 274,795 square feet of floor area from the Los Angeles Convention Center (Donor Site), located at 1201 South Figueroa Street, to the Project Site (Receiver Site), thereby permitting a maximum 9.13:1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in lieu of the otherwise permitted 6:1 FAR; the TFAR Transfer Payment in the amount of $1,373,975, pursuant to Section 14.5.10 of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), and Public Benefits Payment in the amount of $11,462,471.39, pursuant to Sections 14.5.9 and 14.5.6B of Chapter 1 of the LAMC; for the demolition of existing surface parking lot and the construction, use, and maintenance of a 51-story mixed use development comprised of 536 residential dwelling units and up to 4,178 square feet of ground floor commercial uses on a 36,120 square foot lot area pre-dedication and 35,734 square feet of lot area post-dedication. The Project would provide 581 automobile parking spaces for residential use in six subterranean levels and three above-grade levels. The building would have a maximum height of 603 feet, a FAR of 9.13:1(491,515 square feet), the removal of one street tree on Olive Street and replacement with six new London plane trees; the removal of two street trees on 11th Street and replacement with two Chinese flame trees; and would require the export of approximately 118,543 cubic yards of soil; for the property located at 1105 – 1123 South Olive Street; subject to revised Conditions of Approval, as amended by the PLUM Committee on June 24, 2025, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to convene the Public Benefit Trust Fund Committee within six months of the receipt of the Public Benefits Payment by the Public Benefit Trust Fund, pursuant to Section 14.5.12 of Chapter 1 of the LAMC. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare any revised Conditions of Approval and Findings to effectuate the following amendment as requested by Council District 14: 1. A payment to the Council District 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund City of Los Angeles Housing Department Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $5,731,235.70 (50 percent). The funds shall be utilized for construction and operation of affordable housing developments to provide Public Benefits as defined by LAMC 14.5.9 A of the TFAR ordinance: affordable housing; public open space; historic preservation; recreational; cultural community and public facilities; job training and outreach programs; affordable child care; streetscape improvements; public arts programs; homelessness services programs; or public transportation improvements. REQUEST that the PLUM Committee continue to discuss the TFAR policy more broadly. Applicant: Kevin Lindquist, MREG 1105 Olive, LLC Representative: Paul Garry, Psomas Case No. CPC-2018-2600-ZV-TDR-DD-SPR-MCUP Environmental No. ENV-2018-2601-SCEA Related Case No. VTT-82109 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC 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_6-24-25 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 6-30-25 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 6-30-25 - Revised Conditions of Approval Attachment to Communication dated 6-30-25 - Revised Findings Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Council Action dated 5-28-25 Speaker Card(s)_05-27-2025 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-21-25 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 5-21-25 - Revised Conditions of Approval Attachment to Communication dated 5-21-25 - Revised Findings Speaker Card(s)_05-13-2025 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_5-13-25 Report from City Planning Commission dated 4-09-24 Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Modifications and Corrections Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Conditions of Approval Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Mitigation Monitoring Program Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Mailing List
Documents (22)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_6-24-25
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 6-30-25 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 6-30-25 - Revised Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Communication dated 6-30-25 - Revised Findings
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Council Action dated 5-28-25
Speaker Card(s)_05-27-2025
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-21-25 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 5-21-25 - Revised Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Communication dated 5-21-25 - Revised Findings
Speaker Card(s)_05-13-2025
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_5-13-25
Report from City Planning Commission dated 4-09-24
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Letter of Determination
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Modifications and Corrections
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Mitigation Monitoring Program
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment
Attachment to Report dated 4-09-25 - Mailing List
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24-1584

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a potential regulatory framework for the issuance of temporary cannabis event licenses and cannabis consumption lounge licenses as authorized under Assembly Bill (AB) 1775 (Haney).

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), with the assistance of the City Attorney, Department of Building and Safety (DBS), Department of City Planning, and any other relevant departments, to report to Council on a potential regulatory framework for the issuance of temporary cannabis event licenses and cannabis consumption lounge licenses as authorized under AB 1775 (Haney), including the feasibility of prioritizing these new license types for existing licensed cannabis retailers; and, whether a portion of the products that are sold at temporary cannabis events and consumption lounges can be reserved for products from cannabis businesses that are registered as participants of the City’s Social Equity Program. INSTRUCT the DCR, with the assistance of the DBS and Los Angeles Police Department, to report to Council on best practices surrounding temporary cannabis events and consumption lounges, including practices that could best mitigate public health and safety concerns, from other jurisdictions that currently allow for temporary cannabis events and consumption lounges. 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: Palms Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_3-18-2025 Government Operations Committee Report 1-21-25 Communication(s) from Public_01-19-2025 Motion (Padilla - Hernandez) dated 12-13-24.pdf
Documents (4)
Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_3-18-2025
Government Operations Committee Report 1-21-25
Communication(s) from Public_01-19-2025
Motion (Padilla - Hernandez) dated 12-13-24.pdf
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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25-0900-S26 CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Lexington Avenue and Kenmore Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated May 21, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lexington Avenue and Kenmore Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $5,594.85 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-21-25 Attachment to Report dated 5-21-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-21-25
Attachment to Report dated 5-21-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S27 CD 8

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Western Avenue and Gage Avenue Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 11, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Western Avenue and Gage Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $498.41 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S28 CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Fredonia Drive and Cahuenga Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 11, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Fredonia Drive and Cahuenga Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $304.86 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S29 CD 2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Cleon Avenue and Chandler Boulevard Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 11, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Cleon Avenue and Chandler Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,201.16 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2024-25 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S30 CD 2

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Carpenter Avenue and Moorpark Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 11, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Carpenter Avenue and Moorpark Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $713.22 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-11-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-11-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S31 CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Silver Ridge Avenue and Silver Ridge Way Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 18, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Silver Ridge Avenue and Silver Ridge Way Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $396.32 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-18-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-18-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-18-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-18-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S32 CD 10

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Smiley Drive and Duray Place Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 18, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Smiley Drive and Duray Place Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,031.45 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-18-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-18-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-18-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-18-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S33 CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 24th Street and Minerva Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 26, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 24th Street and Minerva Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,076.11 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-26-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-26-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-26-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-26-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0900-S34 CD 6

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Lanark Street and Willis Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated June 26, 2025. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of October 7, 2025 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lanark Street and Willis Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $4,814.23 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2025-26 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: October 1, 2025) Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-26-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-26-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-26-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-26-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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25-0814 CD 3

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2023-4420, located at 21340 West Chase Street, easterly of Canoga Avenue.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2023-4420, located at 21340 West Chase Street, easterly of Canoga Avenue. Owner: Igor Finkelshteyn, Yelena Mozgovaya, and Michael Tsypin and Karina Tsypin; Surveyor: Larry Glen Canterberry Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed Community Impact Statement: None submitted . Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 7-23-25 Attachment to Report dated 7-23-25 - Planning Action
Documents (2)
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 7-23-25
Attachment to Report dated 7-23-25 - Planning Action
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25-0826 CD 10

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2023-0374, located at 1422 South Saint Andrews Place, northerly of 15th Street.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2023-0374, located at 1422 South Saint Andrews Place, northerly of 15th Street, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C- 147018) Owner: Lindon Shiao; Surveyor: Jack Lee/ Cal Land Engineering Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 7-29-25 Attachment to Report dated 7-29-25 - Bond Attachment to Report dated 7-29-25 - Planning Actions
Documents (3)
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 7-29-25
Attachment to Report dated 7-29-25 - Bond
Attachment to Report dated 7-29-25 - Planning Actions
Closed sessions
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24-0382

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 (7)
Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025
Report from City Attorney dated 4-23-25
Council Action dated 5-10-24
Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 5-8-24
Speaker Card(s)_05-08-2024
Speaker Card(s)_04-17-2024
Report from City Attorney dated 3-21-24