City Council Meeting

August 01, 2025
Meeting ID: 17004

Meeting Summary

What Happened

The council met on August 1, 2025, with attendance around 12 members. The council held two extended cultural presentations: a recognition of KCON Day, the Korean pop-culture festival now drawing nearly 6 million fans worldwide, led by Council Members Katy Yaroslavsky, John Lee, and Curren Price, and a presentation from the 2025 Miss LA Chinatown Queen's Court hosted by Council Member Eunisses Hernandez alongside the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, marking the pageant's roughly 60-year history of community service and cultural ambassadorship.

Most items passed without debate. The council adopted, as amended by Council Member Imelda Padilla, a report establishing a pilot program using underground mechanized technology for waste and recyclable material collection (Item 9, CF 21-1208-S1), along with committee reports on restoring Mobile Hygiene Centers Program funding (Item 6, CF 25-0600-S20), ensuring timely quarterly disbursements for LAHSA-administered interim housing contracts (Item 7, CF 25-0600-S22), a City Attorney restaffing plan (Item 8, CF 24-0600-S37), and LAPD Communications Division staffing and call-load levels (Item 15, CF 23-0255). The council approved 18 litigation settlements from the Budget and Finance Committee ranging from roughly $95,000 to $3.7 million, plus one rejected settlement offer.

Contested Votes

The council adopted, 10-2-3, a Public Safety Committee report approving a professional services agreement with Network Communications International Corporation (NCIC) to provide inmate telephone and video visitation services for LAPD jail facilities (Item 14, CF 25-0631). Council Member Eunisses Hernandez called the item for a separate vote; she and Council Member Hugo Soto-Martinez voted no without offering floor comments explaining their opposition.

Public Comment

Public comment included a Porter Ranch resident who displayed photographs of small fireworks-related fires near his neighborhood and criticized the council for not addressing what he called ongoing brush and parking-enforcement hazards ahead of fire season. Other speakers raised concerns about school safety as the academic year approached, citing fear among students tied to federal immigration enforcement, and criticized the council for not holding a town hall or taking a more visible public stance on the issue. Several speakers were warned for disrupting the meeting after refusing to yield the podium when their time expired.

Contested Votes

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

Item 14 — CF 25-0631 (Adopted): A professional services agreement with Network Communications International Corporation (NCIC) to provide inmate telephone services and a video visitation system for LAPD jail facilities.

VoteMembers
Yes (10)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez
Absent (3)Heather Hutt, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker
Scheduled hearings
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25-0404 CD 15

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25 – Emissions Control Strategy Charges.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that this action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) and Artcle III, Class 1(31) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the BOHC Resolution No. 24-10492 which authorizes the adoption of the proposed Permanent Order No. 25-7389 and a corresponding Ordinance to amend Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, to establish Section 25 – “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; Item Nos. 2500 “definitions” and 2505 “emissions Control Strategy Charges”. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 13, 2025 approving Order No. 25-7389 of the BOHC of the City of Los Angeles, amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Permanent Order No. 25-7389 would amend Tariff No. 4, establishing Section Twenty-Five – “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”, Item Nos. 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges” to pass the costs of ocean-going vessel emissions control services through to the vessel operators or their agents. In addition, the Harbor Department will add a $1,800 per call service charge to cover administrative costs. Effective January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the service charge will be adjusted automatically to reflect the percentage increase of the greater of: (a) two percent, or (b) the percentage increase in the West Region Consumer Price Index, all Urban Consumers (CPI) as adopted by the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), or successor index selected by the Executive Director in their sole reasonable discretion. The total annual revenues will be dependent on the percentage of vessel operators or agents that use the Harbor’s services which is unknown at this time. Revenues from the emissions control service charge rates will be deposited into the Harbor Revenue Fund. The recommendations in this report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee 6-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Proof Of Publication Dated 05-20-2025 Report from Board of Harbor Commissioners dated 4-15-25 Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Mayor Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Tariff Pages Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Order No. 25-7389 Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Draft Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - City Attorney Report
Documents (10)
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee 6-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Proof Of Publication Dated 05-20-2025
Report from Board of Harbor Commissioners dated 4-15-25
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Mayor Transmittal
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Board Resolution
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Tariff Pages
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Order No. 25-7389
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-25 - City Attorney Report
Completed hearings
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25-0649

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement with Jerry de Wilde and the Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Official recommendation
AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Jerry de Wilde, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of Call Before You Come . AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Agreement. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the Agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 6-10-25 Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 5-22-25
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 6-10-25
Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 5-22-25
(3)
25-0648

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement between Michael Walker and Steve Appleford, and Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Official recommendation
AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Michael Walker and Steve Appleford, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of All About Eve: The Oral History of Eve Babitz . AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Agreement. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 6-10-25 Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 5-22-25
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 6-10-25
Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 5-22-25
(4)
25-0564

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement with Sam Quinones for the Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Official recommendation
AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Sam Quinones, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of Our Lady of the Angeles: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles (tentative title). AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Agreement. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the Agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 6-10-25 Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 5-08-25
Documents (2)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee dated 6-10-25
Report from Board of Library Commissioners dated 5-08-25
(5)
21-1188-S8

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the proposed Second Amendment to Contract C-140018 with Beveridge and Diamond PC, for legal services in relation to the July 11, 2021, flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.

Official recommendation
APPROVE an amendment to Contract No. C-140018, with Beveridge & Diamond PC, to increase the contract ceiling to $3.25 million. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 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 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1), d(2), and (e)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to exposure to litigation and outside counsel’s representation of the City in the cases entitled Mecklenburg v. Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant , Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 21STCV28114, for pending personal injury litigation; Abdelnur v. City of Los Angeles , LASC Case No. 22STCV00153, and Konig v. City of Los Angeles , LASC Case No. 22STCV00970, for mass tort litigation; and, Ace American Insurance Co. v. City of Los Angeles , LASC Case No. 22STCV18654, for a separate matter involving significant exposure to litigation. (These matters arise from the July 11, 2021 flooding incident at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.) Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25 Report from City Attorney dated 6-13-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-17-2024 Speaker Card(s)_06-14-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-12-2024 Speaker Card(s)_06-12-2024 Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee Report 6-12-24 Report from City Attorney dated 4-05-24
Documents (8)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25
Report from City Attorney dated 6-13-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-17-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-14-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-12-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-12-2024
Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee Report 6-12-24
Report from City Attorney dated 4-05-24
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25-0600-S20

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to identify funding to restore the contractual services for the Mobile Hygiene Centers Program, and related matters.

Official recommendation
AMEND the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to relative to instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to identify $2,345,000, of non-general fund dollars to restore the contractual services for the Mobile Hygiene Centers program, to determine if there are any cost savings that can be identified to reduce the amount needed to continue the program, and to identify workforce development funds that can be used to supplement the program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Echo Park Neighborhood Council Communication(s) from Public_07-10-2025 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25 Communication(s) from Public_07-01-2025 Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-30-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-29-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Echo Park Neighborhood Council _06-28-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-28-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-28-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-27-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-27-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-26-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-26-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-25-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-25-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-24-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-23-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-23-2025 Communication(s) from Public_06-21-2025 Motion (Soto-Martinez - Raman) dated 5-22-25
Documents (20)
Communication(s) from Public_07-10-2025
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25
Communication(s) from Public_07-01-2025
Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-30-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-29-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Echo Park Neighborhood Council _06-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-27-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-27-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-26-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-26-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-24-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-23-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-23-2025
Communication(s) from Public_06-21-2025
Motion (Soto-Martinez - Raman) dated 5-22-25
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25-0600-S22

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the Housing Department, City Administrative Officer, and request the Controller to disburse quarterly advances for all Interim Housing contracts administered by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, in order to ensure that they occur in a timely manner.

Official recommendation
AMEND the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the Los Angeles Housing Department, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and request the Controller to disburse quarterly advances for all Interim Housing contracts administered by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, in order to ensure that they occur in a timely manner. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25 Motion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-22-25
Documents (2)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25
Motion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-22-25
(8)
24-0600-S37

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a City Attorney restaffing plan with a cost/benefit analysis.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report dated June 3, 2025 relative to a restaffing plan with a cost/benefit analysis, inasmuch it was for informational purposes. REQUEST the City Attorney to provide quarterly updates through the fiscal year on settlement and verdict amounts, outside counsel expenditures, and staffing updates. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 6-17-25 Report from City Attorney dated 6-03-25 Attachment to Report dated 6-03-25 - Litigation Cost Report Council Action dated 10-24-24 Amending Motion 12B (Padilla - Hernandez) dated 10-22-24 Amending Motion 12A (Yaroslavsky, Park - Krekorian, Hernandez) dated 10-22-24 Communication(s) from Public_10-18-2024 Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee Report 10-9-24 Speaker Card(s)_10-09-2024 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation 10-9-24 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-27-24
Documents (12)
Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 6-17-25
Report from City Attorney dated 6-03-25
Attachment to Report dated 6-03-25 - Litigation Cost Report
Council Action dated 10-24-24
Amending Motion 12B (Padilla - Hernandez) dated 10-22-24
Amending Motion 12A (Yaroslavsky, Park - Krekorian, Hernandez) dated 10-22-24
Communication(s) from Public_10-18-2024
Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee Report 10-9-24
Speaker Card(s)_10-09-2024
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation 10-9-24
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-27-24
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21-1208-S1

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to establishing a pilot program to use underground mechanized technology for waste and recyclable material collection.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to conduct a pilot program using NORD Engineering (NORD) technology with an estimated total cost of $6.7 million, with a contribution of $1 million from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), $3.8 million from the City, and a $1.9 million funding match provided by NORD. DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with BOS and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to determine appropriate funding sources, including Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA), and allocate the necessary funds for this pilot. DIRECT the BOS to negotiate, draft, and execute a contract agreement with NORD for a 3-year term expected to be executed by July 2025, subject to Board of Public Works and Mayor approval to conduct the proposed pilot program. Said contract shall include provisions for the procurement of both aboveground and underground waste collection systems, along with electric trucks equipped with NORD’s proprietary lift and cleaning systems. It shall also include provisions for the pre-design, design, permitting, construction, and deployment of the procured systems. NORD shall provide technical support and system maintenance. DIRECT the BOS to report on the progress, updates, and/or results of the pilot program annually. DIRECT the BOS, prior to the allocation of the funds, to report on: The ability of this pilot to help in reaching any State-mandated waste collection benchmarks. The cost to demobilize should the Council choose to end the program at the end of the pilot term, including whether the specialized trucks could be sold. Detailed outline of any long-term cost savings possible by investing in the program. Options for pilot programs with a smaller scope. DIRECT the BOS to identify locations to place an additional six units that will be heavily used during the Olympics. DIRECT the BOS, if appropriate funding sources are not identified, to continue negotiations with NORD to preserve the $1.9 million funding match and report on the status of those funds. Additionally, the BOS should report on the feasibility of requesting an extension for the $1 million CalRecycle grant. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Recommendations for Council action: CONCUR with Recommendation Nos. 1, 3-7 of the Energy and Environment Committee action of June 3, 2025. DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with BOS and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to determine appropriate funding sources, including Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) or special funds that are not subsidized by the general fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOS. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25 Council Action dated 6-25-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Energy and Environment Committee Report_06-03-25 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_06-03-25 Communication from the Bureau of Sanitation_6-3-25 Report from Bureau of Sanitation date 2-13-25 Council Action dated 12-03-23 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_10-27-23 Report from Bureau of Sanitation dated 9-05-23.pdf Council Action dated 4-29-22 Corrected Report from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_eccejr_04-07-22 Report from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_eccejr_04-07-22 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council 02-10-2022 Motion (Rodriguez - Koretz) dated 2-01-22 Speaker Card(s)_09-08-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-27-2023
Documents (17)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25
Council Action dated 6-25-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Energy and Environment Committee Report_06-03-25
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_06-03-25
Communication from the Bureau of Sanitation_6-3-25
Report from Bureau of Sanitation date 2-13-25
Council Action dated 12-03-23
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_10-27-23
Report from Bureau of Sanitation dated 9-05-23.pdf
Council Action dated 4-29-22
Corrected Report from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_eccejr_04-07-22
Report from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_eccejr_04-07-22
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council 02-10-2022
Motion (Rodriguez - Koretz) dated 2-01-22
Speaker Card(s)_09-08-2023
Speaker Card(s)_10-27-2023
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23-1440 CD 7

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the success of Logistics Victory Los Angeles (LoVLA) and lessons learned that could enhance procurement of critical supplies and materials.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the March 6, 2025 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the success of LoVLA and any lessons learned that could enhance the procurement of critical supplies and materials. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Government Operations Committee Report 6-3-25 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-06-25 Council Action dated 3-20-24 Report from Government Operations Committee_2-13-2024 Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 12-15-23.pdf
Documents (5)
Government Operations Committee Report 6-3-25
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-06-25
Council Action dated 3-20-24
Report from Government Operations Committee_2-13-2024
Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 12-15-23.pdf
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20-1524-S8

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six (HHAP-6) grant.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to develop the HHAP-6 application and report to Council with a draft application that includes the regionally coordinated homeless action plan, eligible uses, funding plan and recommendations as part of the HHAP-6 application prior to the application deadline of August 29, 2025. AUTHORIZE the CAO to work with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Attorney in reviewing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in connection with the HHAP-6 application, and report to Council for approval of the MOU prior to the application deadline of August 29, 2025. AUTHORIZE the CAO to take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the submission of the HHAP-6 application with the County of Los Angeles and other regional co-applicants to meet the August 29, 2025 deadline. INSTRUCT the CAO to include the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight in the HHAP-6 application process. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time as a result of the recommendations in the report. The City expects to receive $143,640,000 from the State through the HHAP-6 Grant Program to support the implementation of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. If the City does not receive these funds, or does not receive additional funding beyond HHAP-6, there may be a potential impact to the General Fund at such time. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Joint Report from Housing and Homelessness and Budget and Finance Committees - 7-1-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025 Communication from Housing and Homelessness Committee Clerk - 6-11-25 Communication from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority - Presentation 6-11-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-05-25
Documents (6)
Joint Report from Housing and Homelessness and Budget and Finance Committees - 7-1-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025
Communication from Housing and Homelessness Committee Clerk - 6-11-25
Communication from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority - Presentation 6-11-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-11-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-05-25
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22-1262-S1

PERSONNEL AND HIRING and CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Community Investment for Families Department report dated May 9, 2025. attached to the Council file, relative to the FY 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Joint Report from Personnel and Hiring and Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committees6-23-25 Report from Community Investment for Families Department dated 5-09-25
Documents (2)
Joint Report from Personnel and Hiring and Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committees6-23-25
Report from Community Investment for Families Department dated 5-09-25
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20-1506-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amended and restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to provide mental health call diversion services under the Call Direction to Ensure Suicide Safety Program (CRESS).

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the LAPD and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to continue providing mental health call diversion services to the LAPD, that extends the term of the original agreement from February 10, 2021 through March 31, 2026. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the LAPD and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will result in no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding will be provided by the Department through its Fiscal Year 2024-25 Contractual Services account. Funding for future years will be subject to the appropriation of funds in the annual budget process. Execution of the proposed contract amendment is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for its intended purposes and that the City’s obligation is subject to the availability of funding in each fiscal year. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation stated in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 5, 2025) Report from Public Safety Committee 06-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-22-25 Council Action dated 6-06-24 Speaker Card(s)_06-04-2024 Public Safety Committee Report 5-28-24 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-10-24 Joint Report from Public Safety and Budget and Finance Committees 3-21-22 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-05-22 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-27-22.pdf Report from Board of Police Commisioners dated 11-16-21.pdff Council Action dated 10-21-21 Report from Public Safety Committee 10-6-21 Community Impact Statement submitted by Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council_08-17-2021 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 7-08-21
Documents (15)
Report from Public Safety Committee 06-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-22-25
Council Action dated 6-06-24
Speaker Card(s)_06-04-2024
Public Safety Committee Report 5-28-24
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-10-24
Joint Report from Public Safety and Budget and Finance Committees 3-21-22
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-05-22
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-27-22.pdf
Report from Board of Police Commisioners dated 11-16-21.pdff
Council Action dated 10-21-21
Report from Public Safety Committee 10-6-21
Community Impact Statement submitted by Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council_08-17-2021
Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 7-08-21
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25-0631

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Professional Services Agreement with Network Communications International Corporation, dba NCIC Inmate Communications, to provide inmate telephone services and video visitation system for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LAPD, and Network Communications International Corporation (NCIC) to provide inmate telephone services and a remote video visitation system as well as pay the Custody Services Division Inmate Welfare Fund a minimum compensation of $27,000 per year, for a term of three years, commencing upon the contract execution date, with an option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and NCIC will result in no additional impact to the General Fund. This is a revenue-generating contract for the City which will pay the Custody Services Division Inmate Welfare Fund a minimum compensation of $27,000 per year. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that execution of the proposed agreement complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that it allows for services to be provided at no cost to the City, while generating annual revenue to the Inmate Welfare Fund for the duration of the agreement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 5, 2025) Report from Public Safety Committee 06-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-28-25
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 06-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-28-25
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23-0255

PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Communications Division staffing levels, call load, and recruitment.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the April 9, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to LAPD Communications Division staffing levels, call load, and recruitment, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Public Safety and Personnel and Hiring Committees' Report 2-28-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-28-2025 Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025 Report from Personnel Department dated 4-09-24 Council Action dated 1-11-24 Motion (McOsker - Krekorian) dated 1-9-24 Speaker Card(s)_01-09-2024 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 11-7-23 Public Safety Committee Report 10-24-23 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023 Report from Personnel Department dated 9-27-23 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 9-07-23.pdf Council Action dated 6-14-23 Speaker Card(s)_06-13-2023 Report from Public Safety Committee 5-23-23 Speaker Card(s)_05-23-2023 Motion (McOsker - Lee) dated 3-03-23.pdf
Documents (17)
Public Safety and Personnel and Hiring Committees' Report 2-28-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-28-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-05-2025
Report from Personnel Department dated 4-09-24
Council Action dated 1-11-24
Motion (McOsker - Krekorian) dated 1-9-24
Speaker Card(s)_01-09-2024
Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 11-7-23
Public Safety Committee Report 10-24-23
Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
Report from Personnel Department dated 9-27-23
Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 9-07-23.pdf
Council Action dated 6-14-23
Speaker Card(s)_06-13-2023
Report from Public Safety Committee 5-23-23
Speaker Card(s)_05-23-2023
Motion (McOsker - Lee) dated 3-03-23.pdf
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25-0002-S42

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position in the 2025-26 State Legislative Program regarding Assembly Bill 1002 (Gabriel), which would authorize the State Attorney General to bring a civil action against a contractor to suspend, revoke, or deny a contractor's license due to the contractor's failure to pay its workers.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 1002 (Gabriel), which would authorize the State Attorney General to bring a civil action against a contractor to suspend, revoke, or deny a contractor's license due to the contractor's failure to pay its workers. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 6-20-25 Resolution (Lee - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-14-25 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 6-04-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-20-2025
Documents (4)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 6-20-25
Resolution (Lee - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-14-25
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 6-04-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-20-2025
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24-1073

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and BUDGET AND FINACE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to adding a digital component to the City’s Proposition 218 protest submittal process to facilitate public participation on revenue raising and fee increase measures.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated February 4, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to the feasibility of a digital component to the Proposition 218 protest process, inasmuch it was for informational purposes. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Park): INSTRUCT the City Clerk and REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report to Council on the feasibility of adding a digital component to the City's Proposition 218 protest submittal process in order to facilitate more public participation on revenue raising and fee increase measures. NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated February 4, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to the feasibility of a digital component to the Proposition 218 protest process, inasmuch it was for informational purposes. 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 [Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the Motion (Rodriguez – Park).] Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25 Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 6-20-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-20-2025 Report from City Clerk dated 2-04-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council_11-28-2024 Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 9-10-24
Documents (7)
Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 7-1-25
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 6-20-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-20-2025
Report from City Clerk dated 2-04-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council_11-28-2024
Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 9-10-24
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25-0687

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed First Amendments to Contract Nos. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC and DA-5616 with Zones LLC for the continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services.

Official recommendation
APPROVE Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board Resolution No. 28122 authorizing First Amendments to Contract No. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC. and Contract No. DA-5616 with Zones LLC for the continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services as follows: For Contract No. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC, increasing the contract authority by $7,625,000 from $1,548,678 to $9,173,678, and extending the term by 30 months from March 9, 2026 to September 8, 2028. For Contract No. DA-5616 with Zones LLC, increasing the contract authority by $5,000,000 from $1,548,678 to $6,548,678, and extending the term by 30 months from March 9, 2026 to September 8, 2028. ADOPT the March 17, 2025 Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) determination in Resolution No. 28122 that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the proposed First Amendments upon approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of Resolution No. 28122 and the proposed First Amendments to Contract Nos. DA-5615 with Axelliant, LLC and DA-5616 with Zones, LLC for continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The Amendments will increase the total combined authority by $12,625,000, from $3,097,356 to $15,722,356, and extend the terms by 30 months, to expire on September 8, 2028. Funding is available in LAWA Operating Budget Cost Center 1170002 - Chief Information Office, Commitment Items 104 - Assets and 522 - Materials and Supplies. The recommendations in the CAO report comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 18, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 15, 2025) Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee 06-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025 Communication from Los Angeles World Airports submitted 6-23-25 - Mayor Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication submitted 6-23-25 - CAO Report.pdf Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 3-17-25 Attachment to Report dated 3-17-25 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 3-17-25 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 3-17-25 - First Amendment
Documents (8)
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee 06-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-24-2025
Communication from Los Angeles World Airports submitted 6-23-25 - Mayor Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication submitted 6-23-25 - CAO Report.pdf
Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 3-17-25
Attachment to Report dated 3-17-25 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 3-17-25 - Board Resolution
Attachment to Report dated 3-17-25 - First Amendment
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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24-0638 CD 9

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 29, 2025, Council file No. (CF) 24-0638, relative for funding for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park in Council District Nine (CD 9).

Official recommendation
AMEND the prior Council action of April 29, 2025 relative to funding for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park in CD 9 (CF 24-0638), to change the identified contractor from South Central United to Ward Economic Development Corporation, with all other aspects of the original Council action to remain unchanged. (Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2025) Motion (Price - Hutt) dated 6-24-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-30-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-29-2025 Motion (Price - Soto-Martinez) dated 4-22-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-17-2024 Speaker Card(s)_06-07-2024 Motion (Price - Harris-Dawson) dated 5-31-24 Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025
Documents (8)
Motion (Price - Hutt) dated 6-24-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-30-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-29-2025
Motion (Price - Soto-Martinez) dated 4-22-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-17-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-07-2024
Motion (Price - Harris-Dawson) dated 5-31-24
Speaker Card(s)_07-01-2025
Closed sessions