City Council Meeting

January 28, 2026
Meeting ID: 17737

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Eleven to fourteen members were present through the January 28, 2026 meeting. Council Member Adrin Nazarian led a floor statement, joined by Council Members Katy Yaroslavsky and Nithya Raman, on the killing of protesters amid an economic and political crackdown in Iran, noting Los Angeles is home to one of the world's largest Iranian diaspora communities; the council observed a moment of silence.

Council adopted, unanimously, a motion from Council Member Bob Blumenfield establishing a grant program to support "vertical content" and micro-drama video production — an emerging mobile-video industry Blumenfield said is worth an estimated $15 billion by 2028 but is leaving Los Angeles because most productions fall under the budget threshold required for state tax credits. Council also adopted, unanimously, a Blumenfield motion directing the Planning Department and City Attorney to analyze whether the city retains any legal discretion to review a roughly 400-unit development proposed for the Woodland Hills Country Club, which Blumenfield said is being fast-tracked under state density-bonus laws (AB 2011 and related follow-on bills) despite sitting in a very high fire severity zone with narrow hillside streets; he called the project "the canary in the coal mine" for how those state laws could preempt local review citywide. A large slate of closed-session litigation settlements, ranging from a $61,152.91 tax waiver to a $3,237,268.72 settlement plus interest, passed together 14-0.

A Budget and Finance/Transportation Committees report accepting roughly $3 million in Metro Open and Slow Streets Program grant funding, matched with nearly $2 million in city funds for nine events (Item 20), passed 12-2, with Blumenfield and Council Member Monica Rodriguez voting no. Blumenfield said only one of the nine funded events was in the San Fernando Valley — home to 40% of the city's population — and that event received less than half the funding the city had requested; he called it a "protest vote" against a pattern he said also excluded the Valley entirely from the prior funding cycle.

Two City Attorney requests to increase outside-counsel funding drew extensive public comment and were referred to closed session before their votes; no floor debate occurred once the council reconvened. Item 22 (CF 24-0971), increasing funding for the law firm Nossaman LLP in ongoing litigation over the Venice Dell ("Venice Del") affordable housing project, passed 9-3, with Council Members Eunisses Hernandez, Ysabel Jurado, and Hugo Soto-Martinez voting no; Council Member John Lee recused himself, citing an abundance of caution. Housing advocates including Venice Community Housing and Hollywood Community Housing Corporation urged the council in public comment to reject the funding increase, arguing the city had already approved the 120-unit low-income project twice and risked losing its "pro-housing" state designation by continuing to fund outside legal opposition to it. Item 23 (CF 20-0263-S5), a further increase in outside-counsel funding for the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in a separate ongoing case, passed 9-4, with Lee, Council Members Tim McOsker, Imelda Padilla, and Rodriguez voting no.

Public comment also included fast-food workers describing retaliation after filing workplace-safety complaints and urging passage of the fast food fair work ordinance, a Chamber of Commerce representative opposing a proposed cashless-retail ban framework (Item 9), and a Loyola Law School anti-trafficking advocate urging FIFA and LA28 to publicly release required human-rights prevention plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Contested Votes

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

Item 20 — CF 25-1457 (Adopted): A Budget and Finance and Transportation Committees report accepting Metro Open and Slow Streets Program grant funding, matched with city funds, for nine events.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Adrin Nazarian, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (2)Bob Blumenfield, Monica Rodriguez
Absent (1)Curren D. Price

Item 22 — CF 24-0971 (Adopted): A City Attorney request to increase outside-counsel funding for the law firm Nossaman LLP in ongoing litigation over the Venice Dell affordable housing project. LA Left Tracker Key Vote

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (3)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Ysabel Jurado
Absent (3)Curren D. Price, John Lee, Nithya Raman

Item 23 — CF 20-0263-S5 (Adopted): A City Attorney request to further increase outside-counsel funding for the law firm Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher in a separate ongoing case.

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Traci Park, Ysabel Jurado
No (4)Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker
Absent (2)Curren D. Price, Nithya Raman
Completed hearings
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25-1081

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to exploring opportunities to assist vertical content creators by establishing a grant program that provides upfront funding to incentivize local production, and related matters.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the Board of Public Works (BPW), to report with: Economic development tools to attract long-term industry infrastructure investments. Explore how to leverage EWDD's special funds and other funding sources to finance a targeted local incentive to complement the State credit and reward local hiring. Review permit fee structure for small and independent productions to improve competitiveness for local productions, with a "Micro-Budget Concierge" service at FilmLA guaranteeing a 3-day permit turnaround. Identify opportunities to offer augmented in-kind cost offsets (e.g. reduce or waive all city service fees for qualifying productions). Explore complementary tools and incentives to enhance the impact of the State's expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program and to boost local production for vertical content in Los Angeles. DIRECT the Office of Finance, with the assistance of the EWDD and BPW, to report with tax rebate opportunities for property owners who offer discounted rates to qualifying productions to increase inventory of affordable locations for vertical content creators. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the EWDD and City Administrative Officer, to identify $5,000,000 in public and/or private/philanthropic funding sources to establish a "40% Launch & Rebate" grant, which provides up-front funding to micro-drama productions offering a 40 rebate on qualifying LA expenditures with an initial 20% upfront grant upon project approval to address cash-flow for small productions, and the final 20% paid upon completion. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action: CONCUR with the recommendations of the Public Works Committee. DIRECT the EWDD and CLA to report to Council on recommending a feasible production threshold to impose employer-sponsored portable healthcare labor standards that will not be detrimental to the budget of the project. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council (Continued from Council meeting of January 14, 2026) Communication(s) from Public_01-21-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-21-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-18-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-17-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-15-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-12-2026 Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_12-2-25 Report from Public Works Committee_10-22-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_10-09-2025 Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 9-16-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-02-2025
Documents (11)
Communication(s) from Public_01-21-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-21-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-18-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-17-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-15-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-12-2026
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_12-2-25
Report from Public Works Committee_10-22-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_10-09-2025
Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 9-16-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-02-2025
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17-1071-S1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION , PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan to streamline the review process for signs, interior tenant improvements, and a change of use, and update the appointment process and composition of the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Review Board.

Official recommendation
FIND, that the draft Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code sections 21000, et seq.) under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301; Section 15303; Section 15311; and Section 15320; based on the whole of the administrative record, substantial evidence supports the project falls within the categorical exemption and there is no substantial evidence supporting an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 17, 2025, amending the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan to streamline the review process for signs, interior tenant improvements, and a change of use, and update the appointment process and composition of the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Review Board. REQUEST the City Attorney and the Department of City Planning to clarify, before the matter is scheduled for Council, whether modifications to the Ventura Specific Plan regarding the conversion of existing mural signs can be accommodated now, or whether these modifications would require the matter to return to the LACPC for further review. 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 Planning and Land Use Management Committee_1-13-26 Communication(s) from Public_01-12-2026 Council Action dated 3-20-24 Community Impact Statement submitted by Encino Neighborhood Council_03-02-2024 Communication(s) from Public_02-28-2024 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-20-24 Communication(s) from Public_02-21-2024 Joint Communication from Council District 4 and Council District 3_2-20-24 Communication(s) from Public_02-20-2024 Speaker Card(s)_02-20-2024 Communication(s) from Public_02-19-2024 Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_2-19-24 Communication(s) from Public_2-19-24 Community Impact Statement submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council_2-18-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 2-14-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 2-14-24 - Presentation Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 1-09-24 Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Attachment 1 Modification Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Letter to PLUM Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Exhibit A Charter, LAMC, GP Findings Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Exhibit B Proposed Ordinance and Maps Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Exhibit C Environmental Clearance Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Mailing Labels Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council11-15-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_04-23-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Encino Neighborhood Council_03-23-2023 Council Action dated 3-07-23 Speaker Card(s)_03-03-2023 Communication(s) from Public_03-03-2023 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_02-21-23 Motion (Raman - Blumenfield - Yaroslavsky) dated 2-15-23 Communication from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 7-26-23 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 7-26-23 - Board Comparison Table Report from City Attorney dated 11-17-25 Attachment to Report dated 11-17-25 - Draft Ordinance
Documents (37)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_1-13-26
Communication(s) from Public_01-12-2026
Council Action dated 3-20-24
Community Impact Statement submitted by Encino Neighborhood Council_03-02-2024
Communication(s) from Public_02-28-2024
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_2-20-24
Communication(s) from Public_02-21-2024
Joint Communication from Council District 4 and Council District 3_2-20-24
Communication(s) from Public_02-20-2024
Speaker Card(s)_02-20-2024
Communication(s) from Public_02-19-2024
Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_2-19-24
Communication(s) from Public_2-19-24
Community Impact Statement submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council_2-18-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 2-14-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 2-14-24 - Presentation
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 1-09-24
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Attachment 1 Modification
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Letter to PLUM
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Exhibit A Charter, LAMC, GP Findings
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Exhibit B Proposed Ordinance and Maps
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Exhibit C Environmental Clearance
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-24 - Mailing Labels
Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council11-15-23
Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_04-23-2023
Community Impact Statement submitted by Encino Neighborhood Council_03-23-2023
Council Action dated 3-07-23
Speaker Card(s)_03-03-2023
Communication(s) from Public_03-03-2023
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_02-21-23
Motion (Raman - Blumenfield - Yaroslavsky) dated 2-15-23
Communication from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 7-26-23 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 7-26-23 - Board Comparison Table
Report from City Attorney dated 11-17-25
Attachment to Report dated 11-17-25 - Draft Ordinance
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20-0450-S5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to the Seventh Amendment to Concession Agreement LAA-8647 with DFS Group LP.

Documents (5)
Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 11-17-25
Attachment to Report dated 11-17-25 - Board Report
Attachment to Report dated 11-17-25 - Resolution
Attachment to Report dated 11-17-25 - Seventh Amendment
Attachment to Report dated 11-17-25 - Mayor Transmittal
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25-1282 CD 11

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Certified Venice Land Use Plan.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, and in consultation with the California Coastal Commission, to prepare and present an ordinance to amend the Certified Venice Land Use Plan to clarify Policy I.C.1 (Industrial Land Use), to explicitly prescribe that commercial uses are permitted on industrially designated land. 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 Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-13-26 Motion (Park - Lee) dated 10-28-25
Documents (2)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-13-26
Motion (Park - Lee) dated 10-28-25
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25-1486

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a detailed analysis of the application of Assembly Bill (AB) 2011, AB 2243, and AB 893.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report within 30 days with a detailed analysis of the application of AB 2011, AB 2243 and AB 893 both to the proposed Woodland Hills Country Club project and to other parts of the city along "commercial corridors" as defined in State law. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-13-26 Communication(s) from Public_01-20-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-19-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-16-2026 Communication(s) from Public_1-13-26 Communication(s) from Public_01-13-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-13-2026 Speaker Card(s)_01-13-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-12-2026 Communication(s) from Public_1-11-26 Communication(s) from Public_01-11-2026 Community Impact Statement submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council_01-10-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-09-2026 Communication(s) from Public_01-08-2026 Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) dated 12-10-25
Documents (15)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-13-26
Communication(s) from Public_01-20-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-19-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-16-2026
Communication(s) from Public_1-13-26
Communication(s) from Public_01-13-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-13-2026
Speaker Card(s)_01-13-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-12-2026
Communication(s) from Public_1-11-26
Communication(s) from Public_01-11-2026
Community Impact Statement submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council_01-10-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-09-2026
Communication(s) from Public_01-08-2026
Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) dated 12-10-25
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25-1535 CD 5

HOUSING ELEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) AND RELATED ENVIROMENTAL FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone and Height District Change for the properties located in the neighborhoods of Century Glen and Beverly Angeles, both of which are in the West Los Angeles Community Plan Area in Council District 5.

Official recommendation
FIND, based on the whole of the record, in the independent judgment of the decisionmaker, the Project was analyzed in the Housing Element EIR No. ENV-2020-6762-EIR, SCH No. 2021010130 certified on November 29, 2021, and Addendum ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD1 approved June 14, 2022; and Addendum ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD2 approved February 7, 2025, and that no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164 to adopt the draft Ordinance. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 11, 2025, to effectuate a Zone and Height District Change from R1-1-O to R1V2-O, for the update in zoning to the R1V2 zone will convey most of the same development standards and use allowances as the R1-1 zone, depending upon the size of a lot, the R1V2 zone may allow slightly more residential floor area than the current R1-1 zone; for the properties located in the neighborhoods of Century Glen and Beverly Angeles, both of which are in the West Los Angeles Community Plan Area in Council District 5, the Century Glen Project Area is generally bounded by Santa Monica Boulevard to the north, Pico Boulevard to the south, Beverly Glen Boulevard to the west, and Century Park West and Fox Hills Drive to the east, the Beverly Angeles Project Area is generally bounded by Roxbury Drive to the north and east, Vidor Drive to the south, and Beverly Green Drive to the west, including four parcels and three irregular shaped lots on the western side of Beverly Green Drive along the southwest boundary of the City of Beverly Hills. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2025-5011-ZC-HD Environmental Nos. ENV-2020-6762-EIR; ENV-2020-6762- EIR-ADD1; and ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD2 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 17, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 13, 2026) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_1-13-26 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_01-08-2026 Report from Department of City Planning dated 1-08-26 Attachment to Report dated 1-08-26 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 1-08-26 - Exhibit A Draft Zone Change Ordinance Report from City Planning Commission dated 12-17-25 Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Proposed Zone Change Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Exhibit C Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Mailing List
Documents (11)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_1-13-26
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_01-08-2026
Report from Department of City Planning dated 1-08-26
Attachment to Report dated 1-08-26 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Report dated 1-08-26 - Exhibit A Draft Zone Change Ordinance
Report from City Planning Commission dated 12-17-25
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Proposed Zone Change Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Exhibit C
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Mailing List
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25-0572-S1

EXEMPTION, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of certain Zoning Code authorities from the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) to the Department of City Planning (DCP).

Official recommendation
DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(5) and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the proposed ordinance relative to the transfer of certain zoning plan check responsibilities from the DBS to the DCP, included in the LACPC report dated December 17, 2025, attached to the Council file. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present draft Ordinances to: 1) transfer certain zoning plan check responsibilities from the DBS to the DCP, as detailed in the LACPC report and 2) include amendments to the Los Angeles Administrative Code and the Building Code. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2025-5392-CA Environmental No. ENV-2025-5393-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LACPC. 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 Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-13-26 Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 12-17-25 Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Proposed Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Environmental Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Mailing List
Documents (7)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_01-13-26
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 12-17-25
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Proposed Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Environmental
Attachment to Report dated 12-17-25 - Mailing List
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26-0025

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting reports on City investments made in affordable and permanent supportive housing (PSH); expenditures to support affordable and PSH and outcomes; and recommendations on unallocated funds.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, REQUEST the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to report within 60 days on the City's investments made in affordable and PSH with a status of funded projects and a status of its older portfolio with the resources needed to preserve these units. INSTRUCT the LAHD with the assistance of the CAO; and, REQUEST HACLA to report within 60 days and thereafter quarterly on funds expended to support affordable and PSH and outcomes, and recommendations for unallocated funds to ensure that the City is making the necessary investments in the most effective 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 Housing and Homelessness Committee - 1-14-26 Motion (Raman - Jurado) dated 1-09-26 Communication(s) from Public_01-14-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 1-14-26
Motion (Raman - Jurado) dated 1-09-26
Communication(s) from Public_01-14-2026
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23-0846

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed framework for cashless retail ban; and related matters.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Economic Workforce Development Department, with assistance of Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to seek comment from the small business community, such as the Small Business Commission, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County BizFed, California Restaurant Association, and other interested organizations, on the proposed framework and potential enforcement models, and report to Council in 60 days with a summary of its findings. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact from the recommendations in the report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_12-2-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-02-2025 Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_12-2-25 Communication(s) from Public_12-06-2024 Communication(s) from Public_09-15-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-20-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-18-2024 Communication(s) from Public_06-04-2024 Communication(s) from Public_05-10-2024 Communication(s) from Public_03-14-2024 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-08-24.pdf Council Action dated 10-04-23 Speaker Card(s)_10-03-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-18-2023 Motion (Hutt - Hernandez - et al.) dated 8-15-23.pdf
Documents (17)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_12-2-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-02-2025
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_12-2-25
Communication(s) from Public_12-06-2024
Communication(s) from Public_09-15-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-20-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-18-2024
Communication(s) from Public_06-04-2024
Communication(s) from Public_05-10-2024
Communication(s) from Public_03-14-2024
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-08-24.pdf
Council Action dated 10-04-23
Speaker Card(s)_10-03-2023
Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23
Communication(s) from Public_09-18-2023
Motion (Hutt - Hernandez - et al.) dated 8-15-23.pdf
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25-1264 CD 7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND COMMUNICATION FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION relative to the inclusion of Rowley Residence, located at 8436 West Hillrose Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Documents (11)
Council Action dated 12-12-25
Communication from Council District Seven
Returned Envelope(s)_12-04-25
Returned Envelope(s)_11-26-25
Communication from Deputy City Clerk - Notice(s)_11-06-25
Report from Cultural Heritage Commission dated 10-23-25
Attachment to Report dated 10-23-25 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 10-23-25 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-23-25 - Mailing List
Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_12-09-2025
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23-1022-S18

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed change to the services provided by the Time-Limited Subsidy (TLS) Program in relation to the Alliance Settlement Agreement (Alliance) Program; and associated increase in the annual TLS bed rate; and related matters.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) proposed TLS annual slot rate of $29,560 for the Alliance TLS Program, which reflects the following proportionate costs: $6,767 annual service costs per TLS slot $22,793 annual rental assistance costs per TLS slot APPROPRIATE up to $8,316,666 from the following accounts to Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4) Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 1 0Y783, FC - 3 Rapid Rehousing and Housing Navigation: $1,447,700 from Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 10Y782, FC - 2 Skid Row $2,040,745.05 from Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 10Y784, FC - 4 Outreach, Hygiene, Prevention and Supportive Services $4,690,168.09 from Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 10Y786, FC - 6 Administrative Costs and Systems Support $138,052.86 from Fund No. 66C/43, Account No. 43AC94, Shelter Program APPROPRIATE up to $8,316,666 from Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 3 (HHAP-3) Fund No. 65S/10, Account No. 10A780, Master Leasing to Fund No. 65S/10, Account No. 10W741, FC-1 Interim Housing Operations and Capital Costs. APPROPRIATE up to $8,316,666 from HHAP-4 Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 10Y781, FC - 3 Rapid Rehousing and Housing Navigation to HHAP-4 Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 10A780, Master Leasing. APPROVE and APPROPRIATE up to $16,287,030 from HHAP-4 Fund No. 66C/10, Account No. 10A780, Master Leasing to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Fund No. 66C/43, in a new account entitled, "Alliance Time-Limited Subsidies" for the following expenses: $13,606,515 for the annual cost for 450 Alliance TLS Program slots: $3,045,150 for service costs $10,256,850 for rental assistance $304,515 for LAHSA Administration $2,680,515 for approximately 89 additional TLS slot costs, pending allocation AMEND and APPROVE Recommendation No. 6 contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 16, 2026, attached to Council file No. 23-1022-S18, respectively, to read as follows: INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to execute a new contract with Housing Operations and Management, Inc. ("HOM, Inc.), based on LAHSA's competitively bid, "Time Limited Subsidy Financial Assistance Program Agreement," with HOM, Inc. ("LAHSA/HOM Agreement") for the purpose of providing fiscal support for the Alliance TLS Program. The new contract will be for an amount up to $45,586,000 and will be for a term of commencing on March 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2026, however, said term may be extended and the scope of work may be amended in accordance with extensions and amendments to the underlying LAHSA/HOM Agreement. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to amend the Alliance Program contract (Contract No. C-141840) with LAHSA to reflect increases for the following: ​​​​​​​ Up to $13,534,000 for up to 2,000 Alliance TLS Program slots beginning March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027 Up to $1,354,000 for LAHSA administration at 10 percent of the service provider Alliance TLS Program allocated slots beginning March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027 AMEND and APPROVE Recommendation No. 8 contained in the CAO report dated January 16, 2026, attached to the Council file, respectively, to read as follows: ​​​​​INSTRUCT the CAO, in coordination with the LAHD, the Chief Legislative Analyst, and HR&A Associates to create a pool of rent reasonable units, bulk landlord negotiation, and housing navigation services to speed up lease up. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: ​​​​​​​ Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City Departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to the Housing and Homelessness Committee with an update on service reimbursements when available. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no immediate General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in this report as it recommends using Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention funding. There may be a potential future General Fund impact of up to $21.6 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 and $13.5 million in FY 2027-28, if alternative funding sources are not identified. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 1-21-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-16-26 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-01-25 Speaker Card(s)_09-25-2025 Communication(s) from Public_09-25-2025 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 9-25-25 Communication(s) from Public_09-24-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-24-25 Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation - 9-17-25 Speaker Card(s)_09-17-2025 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-16-25 Council Action dated 8-18-25 Speaker Card(s)_08-13-2025 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 7-30-25 Speaker Card(s)_07-30-2025 Motion (Raman - Price) dated 6-27-25 Speaker Card(s)_01-21-2026
Documents (17)
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 1-21-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-16-26
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-01-25
Speaker Card(s)_09-25-2025
Communication(s) from Public_09-25-2025
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 9-25-25
Communication(s) from Public_09-24-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-24-25
Communication from City Administrative Officer - Presentation - 9-17-25
Speaker Card(s)_09-17-2025
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-16-25
Council Action dated 8-18-25
Speaker Card(s)_08-13-2025
Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee - 7-30-25
Speaker Card(s)_07-30-2025
Motion (Raman - Price) dated 6-27-25
Speaker Card(s)_01-21-2026
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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26-0005-S1 CD 8

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3918 South Brighton Avenue (Case No. 885851), Assessor I.D. No. 5036-015-020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 16, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3918 South Brighton Avenue (Case No. 885851), Assessor I.D. No. 5036-015-020, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Los Angeles Housing Department dated 1-16-26
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 1-16-26
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26-0005-S2 CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 875 East 40th Place (Case No. 854026), Assessor I.D. No. 5114-012-007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 16, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 875 East 40th Place (Case No. 854026), Assessor I.D. No. 5114-012-007, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Los Angeles Housing Department dated 1-16-26
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 1-16-26
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26-0005-S3 CD 9

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 624 East  84th Street (Case Nos. 804879; 891146), Assessor I.D. No. 6029-024-027, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated January 16, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 624 East 84th Street (Case Nos. 804879; 891146), Assessor I.D. No. 6029-024-027, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Los Angeles Housing Department (804879) dated 1-16-26 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (891146) dated 1-16-26
Documents (2)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (804879) dated 1-16-26
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (891146) dated 1-16-26
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25-0412

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the removal of delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the Collections Board of Review’s (CBR) recommendation and findings for the LAHD to remove from its active accounts receivable 178 uncollectible invoices totaling $290,363.94, each account owing $5,000 or more, as detailed in the CBR report dated March 27, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Collection Board of Review reports that the proposed action will decrease the City’s receivable base by $290,363.94. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26 Report from Collections Board of Review dated 3-27-25 Attachment to Report dated 3-27-25 - LAHD Uncollectible Claims - Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 Attachment to Report dated 3-27-25 - Findings Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (5)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26
Report from Collections Board of Review dated 3-27-25
Attachment to Report dated 3-27-25 - LAHD Uncollectible Claims - Quarter Ending December 31, 2024
Attachment to Report dated 3-27-25 - Findings
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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25-1548

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for permit and linkage fee refund from 409 NORTH LLC – Refund Claim No. 179247, for the project located at 409 North Alta Vista Boulevard.

Official recommendation
APPROVE Refund Claim No. 179247 in the amount of $83,315.94 from 409 NORTH LLC for Building Permit No. 20010-20000-01611 for the project located at 409 North Alta Vista Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90036. 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_01-20-26 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 10-28-25 Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 10-28-25 - Revised Report Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (4)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 10-28-25
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 10-28-25 - Revised Report
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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26-0016

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the issuance and sale of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Bonds (Bonds), lease and leaseback of real property between the City and MICLA; and, creation of a special fund to record accounting transactions.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying Authorizing RESOLUTION, attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 8, 2026, attached to the Council file, which authorizes the issuance and sale in a principal amount up to $255 million of MICLA Bonds, Series 2026-A (Capital Equipment and Real Property), to be sold on a negotiated basis; and, authorizes the execution and delivery of related bond documents in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 9, 2026, approving the lease and leaseback of certain real properties by and between the City and MICLA in connection with the issuance of Bonds by MICLA, to be issued to retire certain maturities of commercial paper notes issued by MICLA. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 9, 2026, adding Section 5.162.57 to Article 2.5, Chapter 9, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to create a special fund related to the Bonds to be issued by MICLA, in one or more series, preliminarily named the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2026-A (Capital Equipment and Real Property), with such additional series and subseries designations as determined by the City, to record certain accounting transactions related to the Bonds. INSTRUCT the Controller to create an account in the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53) that will be used to pay for future lease payments entitled “MICLA 2026-A (Capital Equipment & Real Property)”. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in said CAO report to implement the Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount up to $255 million will be payable from lease payments to be made by the City to MICLA pursuant to the Lease Agreement, which is an obligation of the General Fund, subject to annual appropriations in the Adopted Budget within the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53). The resulting semi-annual lease payments will be due on April 15 and October 15 in sufficient amounts to pay semi-annual debt service payments for the Bonds. There is no additional General Fund impact as the first lease payment will occur in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount up to $255 million, along with the associated lease payments, will not cause the City’s debt service obligations to exceed six percent of General Fund revenues for non-voter-approved debt, as required by the City’s Financial Policies. After the issuance of the Bonds, the projected non-voter approved debt ratio is estimated to be 2.40 percent in FY 2025-26 and 2.73 percent in FY 2026-27, as detailed in Attachment B of said CAO report. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the Bonds will be payable from lease payments to be made by the City pursuant to the Lease Agreement, which is a General Fund obligation. These lease payments to MICLA will be annually budgeted in the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53). The average annual debt service for the Bonds is estimated to be $15.9 million over 20 years, through May 1, 2046. The total debt service, including total principal and interest, over the life of the Bonds is estimated to be approximately $318.8 million. Actual interest rates may differ as rates are dependent on market conditions at the time of issuance. After the issuance of the Bonds, the projected non-voter approved debt ratio is estimated to be 2.40 percent in FY 2025-26 and 2.73 percent in FY 2026-27, as detailed in Attachment B of said CAO report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26 Report from City Attorney 1-09-26 Attachment to Report dated 1-09-26 - Draft Ordinance Fund Attachment to Report dated 1-09-26 - Draft Ordinance Lease Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-08-26 Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (6)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26
Report from City Attorney 1-09-26
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-26 - Draft Ordinance Fund
Attachment to Report dated 1-09-26 - Draft Ordinance Lease
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-08-26
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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13-1465-S1

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Reserve Fund Loan Review.

Official recommendation
WRITE OFF $931,638.13 in Reserve Fund loans and advances listed on Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 30, 2025, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT City departments with outstanding loans to work with the special fund administrators and report to the CAO in 90 days on the status of loans listed on Attachment 1 of said CAO report as requiring further analysis. INSTRUCT City departments to prioritize and expedite the submission of invoices to the appropriate City department(s) in order to recover Reserve Fund loans made for special fund expenditures. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in said CAO report to implement the Mayor and City Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact resulting from the actions recommended within said CAO report, as the Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Budgets do not assume the repayment of these loans. In addition, these actions will not impact the current status of the Reserve Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-30-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 9-10-2024 Speaker Card(s)_08-30-2024 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report dated 8-14-24 Speaker Card(s)_08-14-2024 Report from City Administrative officer dated 6-28-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-15-22 Report from Budget and Finance Committee_03-21-22 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-16-22 Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (11)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-30-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 9-10-2024
Speaker Card(s)_08-30-2024
Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report dated 8-14-24
Speaker Card(s)_08-14-2024
Report from City Administrative officer dated 6-28-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4-15-22
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_03-21-22
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-16-22
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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21-1188-S11

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-139762 with Summa LLP to extend the contract term for the provision of legal services with regard to the July 11, 2021 flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 139762 with Summa LLP to extend the contract term to September 1, 2027. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical amendments, subject to the approval of the City 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 City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1); to confer or discuss with, or receive advice from, its legal counsel regarding pending litigation and significant exposure to litigation (one potential case). (This matter arises from the need to update and extend the term of the outside counsel contract with Summa LLP relating to the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant incident and proceedings resulting therefrom, Contract No. 139762.)] Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26 Report from City Attorney dated 12-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_01-20-26
Report from City Attorney dated 12-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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25-1457

BUDGET AND FINANCE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to applications for and acceptance of funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Open and Slow Streets Program for Cycles 6 and 7.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the: Previous submission of: Eight grant applications by the General Manager, Department of Transportation (DOT) and one grant application by the City of West Hollywood in partnership with DOT, to the Open and Slow Streets Cycle 6 and 7 Grant Program for the projects identified in the DOT report dated December 4, 2025, attached to the Council file. Two grant applications by the General Manager, El Pueblo, to the Open and Slow Streets Cycle 6 and 7 Grant Program for the projects identified in said report. General Managers, DOT and El Pueblo, to: Execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to receive Metro Open Streets Grant Program Cycle 6 and 7 awards, and to commit to provide the minimum required local match of up to $1,924,844 through in-kind match for projects for which the City of Los Angeles is the Lead Agency, and up to $100,000 for which the City of Los Angeles is a partner agency, in Fiscal Years 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29. Make any technical adjustments or clarifications as necessary and consistent with the intent of this report, subject to the approval of the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and AUTHORIZE the City Controller to implement these instructions. General Manager, DOT, to: Establish a new appropriation account in the amount of $3,193,271 within the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, as a front-funding source for this reimbursable grant. Enter into a letter of agreement with partner agencies delivering Open Streets events that travel through the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction, including the City of West Hollywood, in order to facilitate grant funding dispersal and ensure event coordination. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time. Open Streets events are largely funded through grants and available special funds. Additionally, DOT requests funding annually through the City's budget process for portions of the program that are not grant-funded, typically via special purpose fund appropriation requests in the City's Measure M Local Return Fund. The DOT expects to submit Capital and Technology Improvement Plan budget requests for the required 30 percent local match. 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 and Transportation Committees 01-20-26 Transmittal Letter to Budget and Finance Committee 12-10-2025 Communication from City of Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee 12-09-25 Report from Department of Transportation dated 12-04-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025 Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (6)
Report from Budget and Finance and Transportation Committees 01-20-26
Transmittal Letter to Budget and Finance Committee 12-10-2025
Communication from City of Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee 12-09-25
Report from Department of Transportation dated 12-04-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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25-1464 CD 14

MOTION (JURADO - LEE) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 10, 2025 regarding the New Year’s Eve events at the Civic Center and Grand Park (Council file No. [CF] 25-1465).

Official recommendation
AMEND the prior Council action of December 10, 2025 regarding issuing any needed Right of Entry permit and processing and executing any other related document to the organizers/sponsors of the New Year’s Eve events at the Civic Center and Grand Park (CF 25-1465) to replace the original instruction with the following new instruction: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to issue any needed Right of Entry permit and to process and execute any other related document(s) to the organizers/sponsors of the upcoming New Year’s Eve events at the Civic Center and Grand Park, subject to appropriate terms and conditions of operations; as well as issue, process and/or execute any hold harmless, and risk management documents acceptable to the City Administrative Officer, with the understanding that Grand Park will pay $4,789.20 to General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. (1100 Hiring Hall) for services in connection with this event. Council Action dated 12-15-25 Motion (Jurado - Hernandez) introduced 12-05-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025 Motion (Jurado - Lee) dated 1-21-26
Documents (4)
Council Action dated 12-15-25
Motion (Jurado - Hernandez) introduced 12-05-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025
Motion (Jurado - Lee) dated 1-21-26
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24-0971 CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to (1) a proposed amendment to Contract No. C-146250 with Nossaman, LLP to increase the funding for legal services for the City’s representation in the case entitled

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend Contract No. C-146250 with Nossaman, LLP to increase the funding from the original of allocation of $620,000 to a new total of $1,380,000; for which the additional $760,000 will be paid through funds that were previously approved by City Council for Outside Counsel costs (Council file No. 25-1225) on December 10, 2025. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend Contract No. C-146250 with Nossaman, LLP to include in its scope of work, assistance with the lawsuit entitled Venice Community Housing et al. v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV20355. 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. 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 City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to (1) confer with its legal counsel relative to a proposed Amendment to Legal Services Agreement No. C-146250 with Nossaman, LLP related to the case entitled LA Forward Institute, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , LASC Case No. 24STCV17156; Venice Community Housing, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , LASC Case No. 25STCP00892; People Organized for Westside Renewal v. City of Los Angeles et al. , LASC Case No. 25STCP01091; Venice Community Housing, et al. v. City of Los Angeles , LASC Case No. 25STCP03578; and, Venice Community Housing Corporation, Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, Venice Dell LP. v. City of Los Angeles et al. , LASC Case No. 25STCV20355. [These lawsuits seek injunctive and declaratory relief, damages and a writ, related to the City’s development processing, approval, and land disposition activity for an affordable housing community and parking lot project at 200 North Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.]; and (2) to confer with its legal counsel with regards to the underlying litigation relative to the same cases referenced above. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Report from City Attorney dated 1-15-26 Report from City Attorney dated 11-25-25 Council Action dated 6-26-25 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 6-17-25 Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025 Report from City Attorney dated 4-24-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 9-10-2024 Speaker Card(s)_08-28-2024 Speaker Card(s)_08-27-2024 Report from City Attorney dated 8-21-24
Documents (10)
Report from City Attorney dated 1-15-26
Report from City Attorney dated 11-25-25
Council Action dated 6-26-25
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 6-17-25
Speaker Card(s)_06-17-2025
Report from City Attorney dated 4-24-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 9-10-2024
Speaker Card(s)_08-28-2024
Speaker Card(s)_08-27-2024
Report from City Attorney dated 8-21-24
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20-0263-S5

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to (1) a proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. 201616 witth Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP for representation of the City in the case entitled

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend Contract No. 201616 with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP to increase the funding from the previously amended allocation of $5,694,000 to a new total amount of $7,494,000. This $1,800,000 will be paid through funds that were previously approved by City Council for Outside Counsel costs (Council file No. 25-1225) on December 10, 2025. 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 Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), (e)(1), and (d)(4) [significant exposure to litigation] to (1) confer with its legal counsel relative to a proposed Amendment to Legal Services Agreement No. C-201616 with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP related to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Central District Case No. 2:20-cv-02291-DOC-KES, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687 (one potential plaintiff).]; and (2) to confer with its legal counsel with regards to the underlying litigation relative to this matter. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Report from City Attorney dated 1-16-26
Documents (1)
Report from City Attorney dated 1-16-26
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25-0416

TRANSPORTATION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to awarded funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) from Cycle 2 of the Metro Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile (MAT) Program.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the respective lead City department to: Execute any necessary funding, cooperative agreement, or contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting the funding from Cycle 2 of the MAT Program. Establish a new appropriation account in the amount of $40,850,000 within the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, as a front-funding source for this reimbursable grant. ADD position authorities for staffing resources for design and construction support of the awarded MAT Cycle 2 projects : Ten Department of Public Works (PW) positions. Design and Construction Support: One Senior Civil Engineer Two Civil Engineers Three Civil Engineering Associate IIIs Construction Inspection: One Senior Construction Inspector Three Construction Inspectors Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Transportation and Bureaus of Engineering and Contract Administration report that additional City staff resources are necessary to ensure timely design and delivery of projects, and to ensure continued funding of future project phases by Metro. Grant funding acceptance is contingent upon dedicated staffing to design and deliver projects. Local match was neither required nor proposed for these projects. The MAT Cycle 2 grant will fund the requested PW positions throughout the four fiscal years shown in Table 2. The information in Table 2 depicts an estimate of needed staff salary funding based on the anticipated number of PW positions engaged per the anticipated project schedule. This estimate of funding amounts is subject to change based on deviations to the project schedule and/or deviations to the level of effort anticipated for these projects. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Report from Budget and Finance and Transportation Committees dated 1-20-26 Transmittal Letter to Personnel and Hiring and Budget and Finance Committees 12-10-2025 Communication(s) from Public_10-04-2025 Motion (Yaroslasky - Blumenfield) 8-12-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-13-25 Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 6-3-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_05-09-2025 Joint Report from Personnel and Hiring and Transportation Committees 5-09-25 Transportation Committee Transmittal Letter 4-23-25 Communication from Council District 10 - Amendment 4-23-25 Report from Department of Transportation dated 4-15-25 Joint Report from Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Contract Administration dated 12-03-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025 Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
Documents (14)
Report from Budget and Finance and Transportation Committees dated 1-20-26
Transmittal Letter to Personnel and Hiring and Budget and Finance Committees 12-10-2025
Communication(s) from Public_10-04-2025
Motion (Yaroslasky - Blumenfield) 8-12-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-13-25
Report from Budget and Finance Committee dated 6-3-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_05-09-2025
Joint Report from Personnel and Hiring and Transportation Committees 5-09-25
Transportation Committee Transmittal Letter 4-23-25
Communication from Council District 10 - Amendment 4-23-25
Report from Department of Transportation dated 4-15-25
Joint Report from Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Contract Administration dated 12-03-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_01-20-2026
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