City Council Meeting

April 22, 2026
Meeting ID: 17720

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Eleven to twelve members were present for the April 22, 2026 meeting. Council adopted a large committee-report and district-motion block, plus a slate of closed-session litigation settlements, without recorded dissent, including a $1,950,000 settlement in the case of Isidro Vera Cruz v. City of Los Angeles and a roughly $4.6 million payment to satisfy a judgment in Timothy Colome v. City of Los Angeles; three proposed settlements (Citlali Sanchez, Helena Townsend, and Maria Mendoza cases) were rejected on the CAO's and City Attorney's recommendation.

A Budget and Finance Committee report approving a legal-services agreement with the law firm Susman Godfrey to assist the city in evaluating potential litigation (Item 38) passed 11-1, with Council Member Adrin Nazarian voting no; no floor debate accompanied the vote.

Council Member Monica Rodriguez introduced a motion, with Council Members Ysabel Jurado and Heather Hutt, directing staff to explore a first-in-the-nation commercial-tenant anti-harassment ordinance protecting small businesses from landlord retaliation and displacement. Rodriguez cited Reed Books in Eagle Rock, which received a rent increase of more than 130% after its building was sold and was initially given only 30 days' notice before pro bono legal help secured the 90 days required by state law; the bookstore's owner and several small-business and tenant advocacy groups — Inclusive Action, Public Counsel, SAJE, Bet Tzedek, and the Little Tokyo Service Center — spoke in support during public comment, describing landlord harassment including ignored repair requests and rent hikes designed to force out longtime immigrant-owned businesses.

Public comment was dominated by advocates — including the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles, Fair Rep LA, the LA Black Workers Center, and individual speakers who had attended nearly every Charter Reform Commission meeting — urging the council to require the Commission's final report be formally presented to the full council before the Rules Committee begins deliberating proposed charter amendments, rather than routing it through a single Rules Committee hearing with one day of public comment. Speakers cited the Commission's recommendations on police liability-insurance requirements and personnel/hiring reform as issues they said deserved full-council engagement given the city's mounting liability payouts. Separately, several speakers pressed the council on a closed-session settlement (Item 59) involving a former LAPD officer accused of sexual assault while off duty, saying the department had failed to seek his decertification or criminal prosecution; one speaker directed pointed criticism at Council Member Nithya Raman, a mayoral candidate, to take a public position on the case. Fast-food workers again urged passage of the fair work ordinance.

Contested Votes

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

Item 38 — CF 26-0461 (Adopted): A Budget and Finance Committee report approving a legal-services agreement with the law firm Susman Godfrey to assist the city in evaluating potential litigation.

VoteMembers
Yes (11)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Ysabel Jurado
No (1)Adrin Nazarian
Absent (3)Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Traci Park
Scheduled hearings
(1)
25-0160-S145 CD 10

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue. (Lien: $3,026.74) (Continued from Council meeting of February 24, 2026) Speaker Card(s)_02-24-2026 Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-23-26 Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-13-26 Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025 Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-09-25 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 9-30-25
Documents (6)
Speaker Card(s)_02-24-2026
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-23-26
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-13-26
Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-09-25
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 9-30-25
(2)
14-0160-S194 CD 9

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 255 East Manchester Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 255 East Manchester Avenue. (Lien: $7,424.11) Council Action 08_12_2014 Report from Department of Building and Safety 04_07_2014 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-11-26
Documents (3)
Council Action 08_12_2014
Report from Department of Building and Safety 04_07_2014
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-11-26
(3)
15-0160-S29 CD 6

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 14524 West Keswick Street Unit #H.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 14524 West Keswick Street Unit #H. (Lien: $1,483.26) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26 Council Action 04_15_2015 Report from Department of Building and Safety 10_14_2014
Documents (3)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Council Action 04_15_2015
Report from Department of Building and Safety 10_14_2014
(4)
15-0160-S752 CD 8

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 4301 South Crenshaw Boulevard.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 4301 South Crenshaw Boulevard. (Lien: $998.84) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26 Council Action 01_22_2020 Speaker Card(s) 01_21_2020 Report from Department of Building and Safety 08_29_2019 Council Action 01_29_2016 Report from Department of Building and Safety 07_01_2015
Documents (6)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
Council Action 01_22_2020
Speaker Card(s) 01_21_2020
Report from Department of Building and Safety 08_29_2019
Council Action 01_29_2016
Report from Department of Building and Safety 07_01_2015
(5)
16-0160-S336 CD 2

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 11005 West Vanowen Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 11005 West Vanowen Street. (Lien: $2,952.66) Council Action 03_05_2020 Speaker Card(s) 03_03_2020 Report from Department of Building and Safety 09_10_2019 Council Action 04_25_2018 Speaker Card(s) 04_24_2018 Report from Department of Building and Safety 10_26_2017 Council Action 05_13_2016 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 11916 03_10_2016 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-15-26
Documents (9)
Council Action 03_05_2020
Speaker Card(s) 03_03_2020
Report from Department of Building and Safety 09_10_2019
Council Action 04_25_2018
Speaker Card(s) 04_24_2018
Report from Department of Building and Safety 10_26_2017
Council Action 05_13_2016
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 11916 03_10_2016
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-15-26
(6)
17-0160-S78 CD 9

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 7700 South Avalon Boulevard.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 7700 South Avalon Boulevard. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-30-25 Council Action 03_03_2017 Speaker Card(s) 03_01_2017 Report from Department of Building and Safety 09_14_2016
Documents (4)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-30-25
Council Action 03_03_2017
Speaker Card(s) 03_01_2017
Report from Department of Building and Safety 09_14_2016
(7)
17-0160-S181 CD 15

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 801 West Rosecrans Avenue AKA 809 West Rosecrans Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 801 West Rosecrans Avenue AKA 809 West Rosecrans Avenue. (Lien: $514.42) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26 Council Action 04_28_2017 Speaker Card(s) 04_26_2017 Report from Department of Building and Safety 10_20_2016
Documents (4)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
Council Action 04_28_2017
Speaker Card(s) 04_26_2017
Report from Department of Building and Safety 10_20_2016
(8)
17-0160-S207 CD 8

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1933 West Slauson Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 1933 West Slauson Avenue. (Lien: $514.42) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26 Council Action 05_03_2017 Speaker Card(s) 05_02_2017 Report from Department of Building and Safety 11_17_2016 port from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
Documents (5)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
Council Action 05_03_2017
Speaker Card(s) 05_02_2017
Report from Department of Building and Safety 11_17_2016
port from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
(9)
19-0160-S91 CD 2

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 7659 North Bluebell Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 7659 North Bluebell Avenue. (Lien: $4,131.98) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-30-25 Council Action 11_06_2019 Speaker Card(s) 11_05_2019 Report from Department of Building and Safety 07_08_2019
Documents (4)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-30-25
Council Action 11_06_2019
Speaker Card(s) 11_05_2019
Report from Department of Building and Safety 07_08_2019
(10)
26-0160-S15 CD 14

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 950 South Broadway.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 950 South Broadway. (Lien: $2,919.17) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-17-25
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-17-25
(11)
26-0160-S16 CD 9

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 6126 South San Pedro Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 6126 South San Pedro Street. (Lien: $3,151.97) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-17-25
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-17-25
(12)
26-0160-S17 CD 13

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 828 North Virgil Avenue Unit #C.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 828 North Virgil Avenue Unit #C. (Lien: $1,483.26) Report from Department of Building and Safety 1-17-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety 1-17-26
(13)
26-0160-S18 CD 7

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 11221 North Amboy Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 11221 North Amboy Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.46) Report from Department of Building and Safety 1-05-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety 1-05-26
(14)
26-0160-S19 CD 6

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 11052 West Tuxford Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 11052 West Tuxford Street. (Lien: $1,553.26) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-22-25
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-22-25
(15)
26-0160-S32 CD 8

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 118 West 106th Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 118 West 106th Street. (Lien: $2,785.35) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
(16)
26-0160-S33 CD 12

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 16851 West Cantenia Place.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 16851 West Cantenia Place. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
(17)
26-0160-S34 CD 8

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1106 West Gage Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 1106 West Gage Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
(18)
26-0160-S35 CD 14

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 640 South Main Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 640 South Main Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-28-26
(19)
26-0160-S36 CD 1

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1134 South Elden Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 1134 South Elden Avenue. (Lien: $2,875.89) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
(20)
26-0160-S37 CD 7

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 11064 West Mcbroom Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 11064 West Mcbroom Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
(21)
26-0160-S38 CD 14

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1616 East 14th Street.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 1616 East 14th Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-09-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-09-26
(22)
26-0160-S39 CD 7

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 9649 North Lemona Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 9649 North Lemona Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-04-26
(23)
26-0160-S40 CD 8

HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2934 South Western Avenue.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 2934 South Western Avenue. (Lien: $514.42) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-02-26
Documents (1)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-02-26
Completed hearings
(24)
26-0549

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS relative to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the Purchase of Real Property located at 865 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90017; 930 West 8th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90017; and 825 James M. Wood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Documents (6)
Report from Board of Water and Power Commissioners dated 4-15-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Board Letter
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Resolution
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Agreement
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Exhibit B
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Reference
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
(25)
25-0030

RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating wildfires in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated Declaration of Local Emergency, which incorporated the declaration of emergency dated January 7, 2025, which the City Council hereby ratifies. Resolve that because the local emergency, which began on January 7, 2025, continues to exist, there is a need to continue the state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. Instruct and request all appropriate City departments (including proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel, in accordance with LAAC Code Section 8.21 et seq., to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to respond to and abate the emergency and prevent further harm to the life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and to support the emergency operations of the City and its departments (including its proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel (including mutual aid resources) in responding to the declared local emergency, the competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the purchases and contracts made during the prior two week period on the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City’s interests. Request all City departments and agencies who have the authority to investigate and/or enforce any/all forms of price gouging, fraud, and theft by deceit, as described in the California Penal Code, to do so to the fullest extent permissible under federal, state, and local law. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Attested Resolution_03-25-26 Council Action dated 3-31-26 Attested Resolution_03-19-26 Council Action dated 2-28-26 Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2026 Council Action dated 2-04-26 Attested Resolution_02-03-26pdf Council Action dated 1-16-26 Attested Resolution_11-04-25 Council Action dated 11-06-25 Council Action dated 10-09-25 Speaker Card(s)_10-07-2025 Attested Resolution_10-07-25 Council Action dated 9-15-25 Attested Resolution_09-10-25 Speaker Card(s)_09-10-2025 Council Action dated 8-25-25 Speaker Card(s)_08-20-2025 Attested Resolution_08-20-25 Attested Resolution_08-01-25 Speaker Card(s)_07-30-2025 Council Action dated 8-01-25 Communication(s) from Public_07-30-2025 Attested Resolution_07-01-25 Council Action dated 7-03-25 Council Action dated 6-23-25 Attested Resolution_06-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025 Council Action dated 6-02-25 Attested Resolution_05-28-25 Speaker Card(s)_05-28-2025 Communication(s) from Public_05-28-2025 Council Action dated 5-09-25 Speaker Card(s)_05-07-2025 Attested Resolution_05-07-25 Attested Resolution_04-11-25 Council Action dated 4-11-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-11-2025 Attested Resolution 3-27-25 Council Action dated 3-26-25 Speaker Card(s)_03-21-2025 Council Action dated 2-27-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2025 Attested Resolution_02-25-25 Council Action dated 2-06-25 Attested Resolution_02-04-25 Council Action dated 1-15-25 Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) dated 1-14-25 Updated Report from Mayor dated 1-13-25 Communication(s) from Public_01-10-2025 Report from Mayor dated 1-07-25
Documents (51)
Attested Resolution_03-25-26
Council Action dated 3-31-26
Attested Resolution_03-19-26
Council Action dated 2-28-26
Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2026
Council Action dated 2-04-26
Attested Resolution_02-03-26pdf
Council Action dated 1-16-26
Attested Resolution_11-04-25
Council Action dated 11-06-25
Council Action dated 10-09-25
Speaker Card(s)_10-07-2025
Attested Resolution_10-07-25
Council Action dated 9-15-25
Attested Resolution_09-10-25
Speaker Card(s)_09-10-2025
Council Action dated 8-25-25
Speaker Card(s)_08-20-2025
Attested Resolution_08-20-25
Attested Resolution_08-01-25
Speaker Card(s)_07-30-2025
Council Action dated 8-01-25
Communication(s) from Public_07-30-2025
Attested Resolution_07-01-25
Council Action dated 7-03-25
Council Action dated 6-23-25
Attested Resolution_06-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-18-2025
Council Action dated 6-02-25
Attested Resolution_05-28-25
Speaker Card(s)_05-28-2025
Communication(s) from Public_05-28-2025
Council Action dated 5-09-25
Speaker Card(s)_05-07-2025
Attested Resolution_05-07-25
Attested Resolution_04-11-25
Council Action dated 4-11-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-11-2025
Attested Resolution 3-27-25
Council Action dated 3-26-25
Speaker Card(s)_03-21-2025
Council Action dated 2-27-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2025
Attested Resolution_02-25-25
Council Action dated 2-06-25
Attested Resolution_02-04-25
Council Action dated 1-15-25
Resolution (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) dated 1-14-25
Updated Report from Mayor dated 1-13-25
Communication(s) from Public_01-10-2025
Report from Mayor dated 1-07-25
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25-0600-S76

CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the resources needed, including staffing and other expenses, to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and requirements for large scale events, including the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with Department on Disability (DOD), to: Identify $66,107 for one Senior Management Analyst (with six-month authority) and $140,000 for Contractual Services. Report on all City costs, including DOD’s accessibility services, that will be reimbursable by LA28, once the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement has been finalized. DIRECT all City departments with major events-related responsibilities to report to the Office of Major Events on how they are accounting for and integrating the costs of ADA compliance into their work; and any resources, including staff and other expenses, that are needed to comply with ADA regulations and requirements. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOD reports that there will be an initial General Fund impact to providing these resources in preparation for upcoming major events, including the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The DOD is exploring potential funding offsets for Games-related position authorities, but does not anticipate the availability of special funds for contractual service or other costs. However, it is the DOD’s contention that providing funding for DOD’s major events related work ultimately will decrease the City’s risk of non-compliance. Doing so will save hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars during the Games and beyond that would otherwise be expended on litigation costs, including settlements and judgments for noncompliance. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Council Action dated 3-28-26 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Harris-Dawson) - 3-25-26 Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee_1-16-26 Speaker Card(s)_01-16-2026 Report from Department on Disability dated 11-21-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_08-18-2025 Budget Recommendation dated 07-30-25.pdf Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (9)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Council Action dated 3-28-26
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Harris-Dawson) - 3-25-26
Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee_1-16-26
Speaker Card(s)_01-16-2026
Report from Department on Disability dated 11-21-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_08-18-2025
Budget Recommendation dated 07-30-25.pdf
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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26-0380

TRANSPORTATION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to current Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control (PETC) staff available for deployment throughout the City.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report to Council with a long-term staffing and implementation plan, including costs and timeline, to: Increase the total number of PETC staff to 700 by June 2028. Increase the total number of active PETC Communications Center staff to 29 full time employees in the proper classification by June 2028. 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 Transportation and Budget and Finance Committees 4-13-26 Communication(s) from Public_04-13-2026 Transmittal Letter to Budget and Finance Committee 3-25-2026 Motion (Hutt - McOsker) dated 3-13-26
Documents (4)
Report from Transportation and Budget and Finance Committees 4-13-26
Communication(s) from Public_04-13-2026
Transmittal Letter to Budget and Finance Committee 3-25-2026
Motion (Hutt - McOsker) dated 3-13-26
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26-0259

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract with Nossaman LLP to provide legal services associated with federal and state tenant relocation law, and other related matters.

Official recommendation
APPROVE a three-year contract with Nossaman LLP to assist with federal and state tenant relocation law in an amount not to exceed $50,000; $25,000 of said amount to be funded by the City Attorney, and $24,999 to be funded by the Economic and Workforce Development Department. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in the amount of $25,000 for this contract, and transfer that amount to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301, Outside Counsel. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1) and (d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss the need for outside counsel assistance and funding.] 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 Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from City Attorney dated 2-23-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from City Attorney dated 2-23-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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26-0383

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to staffing and resources needed to support the operations of the Citywide Brownfield Program administered by the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS).

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation to report to Council in 30 days on staffing and resources needed to support the operations of the Citywide Brownfield Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Motion (Hernandez - McOsker) dated 3-13-26
Documents (2)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Motion (Hernandez - McOsker) dated 3-13-26
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24-0600-S37

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed strategies to mitigate liability claims payments.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to release its biennial actuarial study on liability payouts to the City Council upon completion. REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council with the following: An analysis and recommendations on the potential use of specific areas of insurance coverage to mitigate the City's litigation payouts, as a prioritized recommendation for completion. An analysis and recommendations to increase accountability for departments with a history of significant liability risks, including options that create incentives for departments to reduce liability payouts. Proposed staffing plans for their respective Offices to centralize liability mitigation oversight and ensure that those efforts increase the use of best practices Citywide, and help the City to direct budgetary resources to address known liabilities, as a prioritized recommendation for completion. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the CAO, to report to Council on opportunities to ensure that the City is making all feasible efforts to share the costs of claims settlements and payouts with any other responsible parties. ADOPT a capital plan that incorporates liability mitigation as a primary criterion for a project’s inclusion, identifies outcome metrics for all asset classes that will result in risk reduction, incorporates current and future projects to commit the City to address major liabilities over the course of the plan, and identifies funding for all projects based on projections across all funding sources. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney nor the CAO. The Chief Legislative Analyst has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation_04-13-26 Joint Report from City Attorney and City Administrative Officer dated 3-27-26 Council Action dated 8-05-25 Speaker Card(s)_08-01-2025 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 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (18)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation_04-13-26
Joint Report from City Attorney and City Administrative Officer dated 3-27-26
Council Action dated 8-05-25
Speaker Card(s)_08-01-2025
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
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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26-0504

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for linkage fee refund from Consolidated Capital Realty Corp., Inc. – Refund Claim No. 177697, for the project located at 10403 West Eastborne Avenue, Units 1 - 34.

Official recommendation
APPROVE Refund Claim No. 177697 in the amount of $134,594.27 from Consolidated Capital Realty Corp., Inc. for Building Permit No. 18010-10000-05494, for the project located at 10403 West Eastborne Avenue, Units 1 – 34, Los Angeles, California 90024. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Building and Safety (DBS). 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 Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-12-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-12-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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26-0507

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for linkage fee refund from ABG Living Trust – Refund Claim No. 179490, for the project located at 1159 South Rodeo Drive.

Official recommendation
APPROVE Refund Claim No. 179490 in the amount of $93,612.15 from ABG Living Trust for Building Permit No. 24010-10000-04422, for the project located at 1159 South Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, California 90035. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Building and Safety (DBS). 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 Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-13-26
Documents (2)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-13-26
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26-0463

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract between the Office of Finance and Meeder Public Funds, Inc. for investment advisory services.

Official recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a new contract with Meeder Public Funds, Inc., to provide investment advisory services. The term of the proposed contract is five years, with one five-year option to extend, for a total of ten years; and, the maximum allowable compensation shall not exceed $1,200,000, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to ensure Meeder Public Funds, Inc. submits current insurance documentation in compliance with contractual requirements, including a Certificate of Insurance that meets the City’s Risk Management requirements, prior to executing the agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in the amount of $120,000 for the first year of the proposed agreement is provided in the Office of Finance’s Contractual Services Account - “Financial Advisor” line item. Funding for subsequent years is subject to approval by the Mayor and Council through the annual budget process. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that current and future expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 24, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2026) Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-18-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-18-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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26-0498

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for linkage fee refund from North Hollywood Self Storage Partners, LLC - Refund Claim No. 180329, for the project located at 5444 North Vineland Avenue.

Official recommendation
APPROVE Refund Claim No. 180329 in the amount of $313,322.73 from North Hollywood Self Storage Partners, LLC for Building Permit No. 21010-10000-06486, for the project located at 5444 North Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, California 91601. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-12-26
Documents (2)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 2-12-26
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26-0493

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract between the Office and Finance and Thomson Reuters, West Publishing Corporation for tax audit case selection and management system services.

Official recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute the proposed contract with Thomson Reuters, West Publishing Corporation, to provide tax audit case selection and management system services for the Audit Division, for a term of three years with one two-year option to extend, for a total of five years. The maximum allowable compensation shall not exceed $2,894,039, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that partial funding in the amount of $124,000 for the first year has been set aside in the Office of Finance's Contractual Services Account (Line Item No. 30). The balance of funding for the first year and subsequent years is subject to approval by the Mayor and Council through the annual budget process. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that current and future expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 5, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 5, 2026) Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-06-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-06-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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25-1319-S1 CD 7

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report (TCPR) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer $3,600,426 between departments and funds as specified in Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer report dated March 26, 2026 (CAO report), attached to the Council file (CF). Transfer $1,500,000 between accounts within departments and funds as specified in Attachment 2 of said CAO report. Appropriate $16,925,576 between accounts within departments and funds as specified in Attachment 3 of said CAO report. RESCIND the recommended transfer and appropriation of funds in the amount of $36,484.17 for the El Pueblo Lot 2 Automated Gate and Signage Repair (Item O in said CAO report) in the 2025-26 Second TCPR dated November 6, 2025 (Item Y; CF 25-1319). INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning and REQUEST the Controller to deposit all continuous cycles of grant reimbursement funds up to $2,533,922 for the Street and Storm Drain Design Manual Revitalization Project (Item S in said CAO report) within the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y/68, Account No. 68A225, Account Name: REAP 2.0 Subregional Partnership Program/SCAG, into the Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program (CTIEP) Fund No. 100/54, Revenue Source 3811, Reimbursement from Other Agencies. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account within CTIEP Fund No. 100/54, Account Number TBD, titled “Street and Storm Drain Design Manual Revitalization Project”. REQUEST the Controller and INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works to further appropriate any grant reimbursements for the Street and Storm Drain Design Manual Revitalization Project (Item S in said CAO report) from CTIEP Fund No. 100/54, Revenue Source 3811, Reimbursement from Other Agencies, to CTIEP Fund No. 100/54, Account Number TBD, titled Street and Storm Drain Design Manual Revitalization Project, to provide cash flow and reimbursements to front-funding sources. RESCIND the recommended transfer and appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,868,691 for the Maclay Street Reconfiguration Project (Item X in said CAO report) from State AB1290 City Fund No. 53P/28, Account No. 281207, CD 7 Redevelopment Fund, to CTIEP Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00V819, Maclay Street Reconfiguration project (CF 25-1421); as Recommendation No. 3 of said CAO report will provide the funding. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the transactions authorized through said CAO report, as required to implement the intent of those transactions. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Add an additional instruction for Item M, Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program, on page 4 of Attachment 3 of said CAO report, to appropriate $2,268,430 from Fund No. 51Q/94, Measure R Local Return Fund, Account No. TBD, Account Name: “Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program”, to the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040, Account Name, “Contractual Services”. Replace the instructions in Recommendation No. 3, Attachment 3, Item V – SR710 Valley and Huntington Multi-Modal Projects, of said CAO report by appropriating $60,000 from the cash balance of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (SB1) Special Fund, to a new account, Account No. TBD, Account Name, “SR710 Valley and Huntington Multi-Modal Projects”, within the same fund, and therefrom appropriate the $60,000 as follows: $30,000 to the Bureau of Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, Account No. 001090, Account Name, “Overtime General”. $30,000 to the BOSS Transaction Fund No. 64C/50, Revenue Source 5188, “Miscellaneous Revenue Others”. Transfer a total of $75,000 for the Melrose Pedestrian Improvement Project from the CTIEP Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00W879, Account Name, “Contingency” ($60,226.86) and Account No. 00Y879, Account Name, “Contingency” ($14,773.14), to the BOSS Fund 100/86, Account No. 001090, Account Name, “Salaries - Overtime” ($69,934), and Account No. 006020, Account Name, “Operating Supplies & Expense” ($5,066). Transfer $149,060 from Measure M Local Return Fund 59C/94, Account No. 94CVA0, Account Name, “Bridge Strategic Plan”, to the Bureau of Engineering, Fund No. 100/78, Account No. 006010, Account Name, “Office and Administrative”, for bridge and tunnel asset management software. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in said report include transfers, appropriations, and authority for expenditures totaling $22.06 million. This consists of $21.09 million from various special funds, $0.53 million in grant funds, and $0.44 million in General Fund within the CTIEP. All transfers and appropriations are based on existing funds, reimbursements, or revenues. There is a potential impact on the General Fund for operations and maintenance costs, with the amount yet to be determined. These costs will be addressed through the City budget process as projects are completed. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in said report comply with the City Financial Policies in that as the recommended transactions use current revenues and balances to pay for current operations. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Report from Budget and Finance Committe_04-13-26 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Amendment_04-13-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-26-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (4)
Report from Budget and Finance Committe_04-13-26
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Amendment_04-13-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-26-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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23-0908 CD 3

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the payment of attorneys’ fees pursuant to the ruling issued against the City in the case entitled

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the payment of the Court-ordered attorneys’ fees in the total amount of $179,985.84, plus applicable interest, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts. The demand drawn on said fund shall be paid as follows: $108,051.34, plus applicable interest, to Patterson & O’Neill, PC, Tax Identification Number 92-3699950, with a breakdown as follows: $5,170.34, plus applicable interest, for costs. $102,881.00, plus applicable interest, for attorneys’ fees. $71,934.50, plus applicable interest, to 8217 Winnetka LLC, EIN: 92- 2345775. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to deliver the warrants payable to Patterson & O’Neill, PC and to 8217 Winnetka LLC, contemporaneous with receipt of a Notice of Satisfaction of the attorneys’ fee awarded against the City. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. APPROVE the payment of $179,985.84, plus applicable interest, which includes costs in the amount of $5,170.34 and the award of attorneys’ fees in the amount of $174,815.50. 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 Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from City Attorney dated 3-12-26 Report from City Attorney dated 1-21-26 Council Action dated 4-04-25 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_3-25-25 Report from City Attorney dated 3-07-25 Communication(s) from Public_10-19-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-14-23 Speaker Card(s)_10-13-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-13-23 Council Action dated 10-13-23 Communication(s) from Public_10-12-23 Communication(s) from Public_10-12-2023 Communication from California Department of Housing and Community Development dated 10-12-23 Communication(s) from Public_10-11-23 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-03-23 Speaker Card(s)_10-03-2023 Communication(s) from Public_10-03-23 Communication from Applicant Representative_10-02-23 Communication(s) from Public_10-02-2023 Communication from City Planning Department dated 9-29-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Appeal Recommendation Report.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit A.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit B.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit C.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit D.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit E.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit F.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit G.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit H.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit I.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit J.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit k.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit L.pdf Communication from Applicant_9-28-23 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-29-23 - Supplemental.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 8-29-23 - Appeal Justification.pdf Report from Department of City Planning dated 8-28-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - Appeal Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - ED1 Determination Letter Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - First Status Review Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - Second Status Review Speaker Card(s)_03-25-2025 Speaker Card(s)_04-02-2025
Documents (44)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from City Attorney dated 3-12-26
Report from City Attorney dated 1-21-26
Council Action dated 4-04-25
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_3-25-25
Report from City Attorney dated 3-07-25
Communication(s) from Public_10-19-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-14-23
Speaker Card(s)_10-13-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-13-23
Council Action dated 10-13-23
Communication(s) from Public_10-12-23
Communication(s) from Public_10-12-2023
Communication from California Department of Housing and Community Development dated 10-12-23
Communication(s) from Public_10-11-23
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-03-23
Speaker Card(s)_10-03-2023
Communication(s) from Public_10-03-23
Communication from Applicant Representative_10-02-23
Communication(s) from Public_10-02-2023
Communication from City Planning Department dated 9-29-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Appeal Recommendation Report.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit A.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit B.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit C.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit D.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit E.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit F.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit G.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit H.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit I.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit J.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit k.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 9-29-23 - Exhibit L.pdf
Communication from Applicant_9-28-23
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-29-23 - Supplemental.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 8-29-23 - Appeal Justification.pdf
Report from Department of City Planning dated 8-28-23
Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - Appeal
Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - ED1 Determination Letter
Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - First Status Review
Attachment to Report dated 8-28-23 - Second Status Review
Speaker Card(s)_03-25-2025
Speaker Card(s)_04-02-2025
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26-0461

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Susman Godfrey LLP to provide assistance concerning potential initiation of litigation.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to retain the law firm, Susman Godfrey LLP, to assist, on a contingency fee basis, in potential litigation the City is deciding whether to initiate. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel and discuss approving the retention of outside counsel, on a contingency fee basis and at no cost to the City, to assist with potential claims the City is deciding whether to initiate.] 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 Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Report from City Attorney dated 3-25-26
Documents (2)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Report from City Attorney dated 3-25-26
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25-1427-S1

TRANSPORTATION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to ongoing National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigations involving Waymo-operated autonomous vehicles.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the City Attorney, to report to Council on the status, scope, and key issues under review in the ongoing NTSB and the NHTSA investigations involving Waymo. This report should include, but is not limited to, preliminary findings, safety and enforcement recommendations, and identify any potential implications for the City’s policy, regulatory authority, and oversight of autonomous vehicle operations within Los Angeles. REQUEST the City Attorney, in collaboration with the Controller and City Clerk, to report to Council on the City’s financial liability related to autonomous vehicle-related litigation. The report should include, but is not limited to: The total amount of funds allocated or expended for claims, settlements, judgments, and litigation costs. The number and nature of pending or resolved claims involving autonomous vehicles. Any anticipated or contingent liabilities associated with autonomous vehicle operations with the City. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Jurado – Harris-Dawson, Hernandez): INSTRUCT the CLA, in coordination with the City Attorney, to report to Council on the status, scope, and key issues under review in the ongoing NTSB and the NHTSA investigations involving Waymo. This report should include, but is not limited to, preliminary findings, safety and enforcement recommendations, and identify any potential implications for the City’s policy, regulatory authority, and oversight of autonomous vehicle operations within the City of Los Angeles. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, in collaboration with the Controller and City Attorney, to report to Council on the City’s financial liability related to autonomous vehicle-related litigation. The report should include, but is not limited to: The total amount of funds allocated or expended for claims, settlements, judgments, and litigation costs. The number and nature of pending or resolved claims involving autonomous vehicles. Any anticipated or contingent liabilities associated with autonomous vehicle operations with the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_03-12-2026 Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2026 Report from Transportation Committee 2-25-26 Transmittal Letter to Budget and Finance Committee 2-25-2026 Communication from Council District 10 - Amendment - 2-25-26 Motion (Jurado - Harris-Dawson, Hernandez) dated 2-03-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Documents (8)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_04-13-26
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_03-12-2026
Speaker Card(s)_02-25-2026
Report from Transportation Committee 2-25-26
Transmittal Letter to Budget and Finance Committee 2-25-2026
Communication from Council District 10 - Amendment - 2-25-26
Motion (Jurado - Harris-Dawson, Hernandez) dated 2-03-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
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26-0530 CD 1

MOTION (HERNANDEZ - JURADO) relative to funding for public right-of-way maintenance in Council District One (CD 1).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 from the Measure W - Safe, Clean Water - Municipal Program Special Fund No. 60W/50, Account No. 50CAFD (Stormwater System Integration) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) for public right-of-way maintenance in CD 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Hernandez - Jurado) dated 4-15-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Hernandez - Jurado) dated 4-15-26
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26-0531 CD 8

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to funding for the continuation of Multi-Disciplinary Team services in Council District Eight (CD 8).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE up to $600,000 from the General City Purpose Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000622 (Additional Homeless Services - CD 8) to the City Administrative Officer Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for the continuation of Multi-Disciplinary Team services in CD 8, currently being provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services under City Contract C-139823, for an extended period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles County Dept. of Health Services (DHS), or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price) dated 4-15-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price) dated 4-15-26
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26-0545 CD 2

MOTION (NAZARIAN - PADILLA) relative to funding for various community-based programs and projects in the Valley Village Neighborhood Council area in Council District Two (CD 2).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $4,200 in the Subaccount entitled "Valley Village" in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0702 (CD 2 Community Services) to Neighborhood Council Fund No. 59B/14, Account No. 141279 (Valley Village Neighborhood Council) for various community-based programs and projects in the Valley Village Neighborhood Council area in CD 2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections, clarifications, or changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Nazarian - Padilla) dated 4-15-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Nazarian - Padilla) dated 4-15-26
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26-0546

MOTION (McOSKER - HUTT) relative to the issuance of revenue bonds or notes to refinance existing senior and mezzanine debt for multifamily housing projects located in Council District (CDs) 8, 9, 10 and 15.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000 to refinance existing senior and mezzanine debt for multifamily housing projects located at the following addresses, all located within the City of Los Angeles: (i) 838 East 43rd Street; (ii) 6401 Avalon Boulevard; (iii) 9300 Compton Avenue; (iv) 10811 South Compton Avenue; (v) 4101 South Somerset Drive; (vi) 9515 Compton Avenue; (vii) 685 West 4th Street; (viii) 11630 South Main Street; (ix) 469 West 6th Street; (x) 2069 East Imperial Highway; (xi) 205 West Vernon Avenue; (xii) 321 East Florence Avenue; (xiii) 225 West 25th Street; (xiv) 9422 Firth Boulevard; (xv) 1451 West MLK Boulevard; and (xvi) 4008 West MLK Boulevard Motion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 4-15-26
Documents (1)
Motion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 4-15-26
Closed sessions
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23-0574

The City Council may 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 (8)
Report from City Attorney dated 3-25-26
Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) dated 1-7-25
Council Action dated 1-15-25
Report from City Attorney dated 11-19-24
Motion (Blumenfield - Yaroslavsky) dated 8-2-23
Council Action dated 8-04-23
Report from City Attorney dated 5-26-23
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026