City Council Meeting

May 05, 2026
Meeting ID: 18099

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Eleven members were present for the May 5, 2026 meeting. Council Member Tim McOsker welcomed Italy's ambassador to the United States, Marco Peronaci, on his first visit to Los Angeles, along with the Italian consul general and trade and cultural officials, marking growing ties between Italy and San Pedro's Little Italy community ahead of Italy's June 2 Republic Day celebration at the Coliseum, timed to the Olympic torch relay between the Milan-Cortina Winter Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Because the Planning and Land Use Management Committee had not met in time to hear it, the full council heard a land-use appeal directly (Items 3 and 4) over a hauling-route approval for a 27-unit apartment project plus two accessory dwelling units on Rovello Vista Drive in Council District 4. Two appellants — a renter who filed public records requests and measured the street himself, and a representative for a neighboring resident — argued the developer had misrepresented the street's width (measuring 21 feet rather than the developer's claimed 26 feet), understated planned hauling trips for removing 23,000 cubic yards of soil, and that the city's environmental exemption documentation omitted the site's location in the Hollywood fault zone. The applicant's attorney said the project qualified for a state AB 130 CEQA exemption for infill housing and that extensive hauling conditions — restricted hours, one truck at a time, off-site staging and worker parking, and a $500,000-plus damage bond — addressed the residents' concerns. Council Member Nithya Raman, whose district includes the street, introduced a motion modifying the Board of Building and Safety's conditions to remove a pedestrian crossing guard requirement and instead require two flag attendants, one at the project entrance and one at the Los Feliz/Griffith Park Boulevard intersection; the amended item denying the appeals passed unanimously, 14-0.

A motion amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to extend the council's rolling review window for mayoral emergency declarations from 30 to 60 days (Item 25) passed 11-3, with Council Members Tim McOsker, Imelda Padilla, and Monica Rodriguez voting no. Rodriguez argued from the floor that doubling the review interval weakens the council's fiduciary oversight of emergency spending and authority at a time of financial strain, and said nothing prevented the council from revisiting a declaration sooner than 60 days if needed, making the extension unnecessary.

Public comment included a call from a longtime Rovello Vista Drive resident, described further after the vote, warning that the dead-end street's lack of a turnaround or second exit could trap residents during an emergency; fast-food and other service workers continuing to press for the fast food fair work ordinance; and a speaker alleging LAPD mishandling of a mental-health crisis call involving a transgender veteran.

Contested Votes

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

Item 25 — CF 17-0714-S1 (Adopted): A motion amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to extend the council's rolling review window for mayoral emergency declarations from 30 to 60 days.

VoteMembers
Yes (11)Adrin Nazarian, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Ysabel Jurado
No (3)Imelda Padilla, Monica Rodriguez, Tim Mcosker
Absent (1)Traci Park
Scheduled hearings
(1)
26-0160-S28 CD 8

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 1134 East 107th 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 costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1134 East 107th Street. (Lien: $2,795.99) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-07-26 Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-07-26
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
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24-1400 CD 5

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the north side of National Boulevard approximately 100 feet west of Clarington Avenue, VAC-E1401459 (Vacation).

Official recommendation
FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. RECEIVE and FILE the City Engineer report dated January 28, 2025, attached to the Council file. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the March 4, 2026 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Portion of the north side of National Boulevard approximately 100 feet west of Clarington Avenue. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. ADOPT said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Works Committee_3-25-26 Revised Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 3-04-26 Attachment to Revised Report dated 3-04-26 - Application Attachment to Revised Report dated 3-04-26 - Exhibit A Attachment to Revised Report dated 3-04-26 - Transmittal Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 1-28-25 Attachment to Report dated 1-28-25 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 1-28-25 - Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 1-28-25 - Application Council Action dated 11-21-24 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Raman) dated 11-06-24
Documents (11)
Report from Public Works Committee_3-25-26
Revised Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 3-04-26
Attachment to Revised Report dated 3-04-26 - Application
Attachment to Revised Report dated 3-04-26 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Revised Report dated 3-04-26 - Transmittal
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 1-28-25
Attachment to Report dated 1-28-25 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Report dated 1-28-25 - Transmittal
Attachment to Report dated 1-28-25 - Application
Council Action dated 11-21-24
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Raman) dated 11-06-24
(3)
26-0516 CD 4

STATUTORY EXEMPTION from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resource Code, Section 21080.66 (Case No. ENV-2025-3598-SE), AND RELATED  CEQA FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF BUILDING AND SAFETY COMMISSIONERS, and an APPEAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPEAL filed by Eric Zimmerman, from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners in approving a Statutory Exemption as the environmental clearance, and a haul route application to export 23,000 cubic yards of earth; for the development of 27 apartment units, plus two Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in 4 structures: a 3-story, 6-unit building, a 4-story, 9-unit building, a 4-story, 12-unit building with subterranean parking and a 2-story 2-unit ADU, shoring, plus retaining walls. Three (3) of the 29 units will be reserved for Very-low income units (2 bedroom unit in building 1, 1 bedroom unit in building 2 and 2 bedroom unit in building 3); for the property located at 3842 and 3852 West Roble Vista Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Documents (11)
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-29-26
Communication from Deputy Clerk - Notice_4-24-26
Communication from Appellant - Supplemental_4-16-26
Communication from Department of Building and Safety submitted 4-14-26 - Haul Route Application Packet
Attachment to Communication submitted 4-14-26 - Corrected Final Action Letter
Attachment to Communication submitted 4-14-26 - Interested Parties
Communication from Department of Building and Safety submitted 4-13-26 - Haul Route Application Packet
Attachment to Communication submitted 4-13-26 - Final Action Letter
Attachment to Communication submitted 4-13-26 - Interested Parties
Appeal dated 4-10-26
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-12-26
(4)
26-0516-S1 CD 4

STATUTORY EXEMPTION from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resource Code, Section 21080.66 (Case No. ENV-2025-3598-SE), AND RELATED  CEQA FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF BUILDING AND SAFETY COMMISSIONERS, and an APPEAL filed by Lazaros Papademetropoulos AIA, from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners in approving a Statutory Exemption as the environmental clearance, and a haul route application to export 23,000 cubic yards of earth; for the development of 27 apartment units, plus two Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in 4 structures: a 3-story, 6-unit building, a 4-story, 9-unit building, a 4-story, 12-unit building with subterranean parking and a 2-story 2-unit ADU, shoring, plus retaining walls. Three (3) of the 29 units will be reserved for Very-low income units (2 bedroom unit in building 1, 1 bedroom unit in building 2 and 2 bedroom unit in building 3); for the property located at 3842 and 3852 West Roble Vista Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Documents (7)
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-29-26
Communication from Deputy Clerk - Notice_4-24-26
Communication from Department of Building and Safety submitted 4-17-26 - Haul Route Application Packet
Attachment to Communication submitted 4-17-26 - Interested Parties
Attachment to Communication submitted 4-17-26 - Corrected Final Action Letter
Appeal dated 4-15-26
Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 3-12-26
Completed hearings
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26-0170 CD 11

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the renewal of the Venice Beach, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 2, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Venice Beach BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 12 and 15 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 1, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0170, relative to the Venice Beach BID, Property Based, for a proposed nine-year term. ADOPT the Revised Management District Plan attached to the Council file. ADOPT the Revised Engineer’s Report attached to the Council file. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Venice Beach BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on the City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $577,986.16 for the first year of the District. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Venice Beach Business Improvement District is $50,017.06 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's nine-year term. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26 Communication from City Clerk submitted 4-07-26 - Revised Management District Plan Communication from City Clerk dated 4-07-26 - Revised Final Engineers Report Report from City Clerk dated 4-01-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-01-26- Draft Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Report dated 4-01-26 - Management District Plan Attachment to Report dated 4-01-26 - Final Engineer's Report Communication(s) from Public_02-17-2026 Council Action dated 2-19-26 Amending Motion 38A (Park - McOsker) dated 2-17-26 Speaker Card(s)_02-17-2026 Motion (Park - Rodriguez) dated 2-10-26
Documents (12)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26
Communication from City Clerk submitted 4-07-26 - Revised Management District Plan
Communication from City Clerk dated 4-07-26 - Revised Final Engineers Report
Report from City Clerk dated 4-01-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-01-26- Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 4-01-26 - Management District Plan
Attachment to Report dated 4-01-26 - Final Engineer's Report
Communication(s) from Public_02-17-2026
Council Action dated 2-19-26
Amending Motion 38A (Park - McOsker) dated 2-17-26
Speaker Card(s)_02-17-2026
Motion (Park - Rodriguez) dated 2-10-26
(6)
26-0348 CD 5

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a renewal of the Century City, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated March 10, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Century City BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated March 5, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0348, relative to the Century City BID, Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Century City BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports the assessment levied on the City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $6,655.09 for the first year of the District. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Century City Business Improvement District is $114,000 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's ten-year term. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26 Report from City Clerk dated 3-05-26 Attachment to Report dated 3-05-26 - Engineers Report Attachment to Report dated 3-05-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Report dated3-05-26 - Management District Plan
Documents (5)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26
Report from City Clerk dated 3-05-26
Attachment to Report dated 3-05-26 - Engineers Report
Attachment to Report dated 3-05-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated3-05-26 - Management District Plan
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26-0551 CD 5

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the renewal of the Westwood, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 15, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Westwood BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 14, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0551, relative to the Westwood BID, Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Westwood BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on one (1) City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $27,363.34 for the term of the BID. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund’s share of assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Westwood Business Improvement District is $29,160.00 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID'S ten-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26 Report from City Clerk dated 4-14-26 Attachment to Clerk Report dated 4-14-26 - Revised Management District Plan Attachment to Clerk Report dated 4-14-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Clerk Report dated 4-14-2026 - Revised Engineer's Report Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
Documents (6)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26
Report from City Clerk dated 4-14-26
Attachment to Clerk Report dated 4-14-26 - Revised Management District Plan
Attachment to Clerk Report dated 4-14-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Clerk Report dated 4-14-2026 - Revised Engineer's Report
Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
(8)
26-0552 CD 10

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the renewal of the West Adams, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 15, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the West Adams BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 15, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0552, relative to the West Adams BID, Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the West Adams BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The assessment levied on zero (0) City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $0.00 for the term of the BID. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund’s share of assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the West Adams Property and Business Improvement District is $9,609 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID'S ten-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26 Report from City Clerk dated 4-15-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Management District Plan Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Engineer's Report
Documents (5)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26
Report from City Clerk dated 4-15-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Management District Plan
Attachment to Report dated 4-15-26 - Engineer's Report
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26-0553 CD 12

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the renewal of the Old Granada Village, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 14, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Old Granada Village BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 14, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0553, relative to the Old Granada Village BID, Property Based, for a proposed eight-year term. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Old Granada Village BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on zero (0) City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $0.00 for the term of the BID. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund’s share of assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Old Granada Village Business Improvement District is $3,220 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's eight-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26 Report from City Clerk dated 4-14-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-14-26 - Engineers Report Attachment to Report dated 4-14-26 - Management District Plan Attachment to Report dated 4-14-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (5)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26
Report from City Clerk dated 4-14-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-14-26 - Engineers Report
Attachment to Report dated 4-14-26 - Management District Plan
Attachment to Report dated 4-14-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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26-1200-S17

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Paula Daniels to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Paula Daniels to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors for the term ending December 31, 2030 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. The appointee currently resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Background Check : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-21-26 Report from Mayor dated 3-27-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-21-26
Report from Mayor dated 3-27-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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26-0499

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to funding from the Innovation Fund (IF) for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Medical Records Requests Tracking System pilot project.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE: The establishment and appropriation of a new appropriation account entitled Los Angeles Fire Department – Medical Records Requests Tracking System in the amount of $78,000 within Innovation Fund No. 105/10, from the available cash balance of the IF. The transfer of $78,000 from Innovation Fund No. 105/10, Los Angeles Fire Department – Medical Records Requests Tracking System to Fund No. 100/38, as follows: Fund/Dept. No. 100/38, Acct No. 003040, Account Name: Contractual Services, Amount $78,000. INSTRUCT the LAFD to: Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC): With an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. If, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the City Council. Include acknowledgment, as appropriate, of the IPC on public materials, such as press releases or websites that reference the Medical Records Requests Tracking System project. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to the transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $78,000 of the remaining $596,728.96 Innovation Fund 2025-26 available balance. The $78,000 will be transferred to the LAFD to begin implementation of the pilot project that has been approved by the Innovation and Performance Commission. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommendations of this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as Innovation Fund monies are being utilized for an eligible project which will improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of City service through innovation, productivity, and performance measurement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee waived consideration of the matter above.) Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-07-26
Documents (1)
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-07-26
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26-0500

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to funding from the Innovation Fund (IF) for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Booking Innovation Team pilot project.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE: The establishment and appropriation of a new appropriation account entitled Los Angeles Police Department – Booking Innovation Team in the amount of $30,000 within Innovation Fund No. 105/10, from the available cash balance of the IF. The transfer of $30,000 from Innovation Fund No. 105/10, Los Angeles Police Department – Booking Innovation Team to Fund No. 100/70, as follows: Fund/Dept. No. 100/70, Acct No. 003040, Account Name: Contractual Services, Amount $30,000. INSTRUCT the LAPD to: Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC): With an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. If, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the City Council. Include acknowledgment, as appropriate, of the IPC on public materials, such as press releases or websites that reference the Booking Innovation Team project. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to the transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $30,000 of the remaining $596,728.96 Innovation Fund 2025-26 available balance. The $30,000 will be transferred to the LAPD to begin implementation of the pilot project that has been approved by the Innovation and Performance Commission. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommendations of this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as Innovation Fund monies are being utilized for an eligible project which will improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of City service through innovation, productivity, and performance measurement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-27-26
Documents (1)
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-27-26
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26-0416

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to setting the date for hearing objections against the 2026 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement Assessment Roll Schedule for locations stated on personal appeals attached to the Council file.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 27, 2026, establishing June 2, 2026 , as the date for hearing objections to the proposed removal of weeds and/or rubbish, refuse and dirt upon certain streets, sidewalks, parkways and/or on or in front of certain private properties in the City of Los Angeles, and are a public nuisance, and declaring Council's intention to order the abatement of said nuisance. 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 City Attorney dated 4-27-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-27-26 - Draft Ordinance Report from Board of Public Works dated 3-20-26 Attachment to Report dated 3-20-26 - Proposed Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Report dated 3-20-26 - Transmittal
Documents (5)
Report from City Attorney dated 4-27-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-27-26 - Draft Ordinance
Report from Board of Public Works dated 3-20-26
Attachment to Report dated 3-20-26 - Proposed Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 3-20-26 - Transmittal
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18-0028-S1 CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 74423, located at 6648-6670 North Reseda Boulevard, northerly of Kittridge Street.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 74423, located at 6648-6670 North Reseda Boulevard, northerly of Kittridge Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. Contract: C-147044 Owner: Gene Broussard (A), AMG & Associates, LLC; Surveyor: Mark Fox Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 4-22-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-22-26 - Planning Actions Attachment to Report dated 4-22-26 - Bond
Documents (3)
Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 4-22-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-22-26 - Planning Actions
Attachment to Report dated 4-22-26 - Bond
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25-0572-S2

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the implementation of the Zoning Review Program transfer to the Department of City Planning (DCP).

Official recommendation
ADOPT the DCP recommendations as amended approving the following authorities: 12 positions for Zoning Review over the counter Plan Check which consists of 2 Architects, 4 Architectural Associates III, and 6 Architectural Associate II, at a requested amount of $603,495. 4 positions for Zoning Review Information Center consisting of 1 Architect; 1 Architectural Associates II; and 2 City Planning Associates for 4 months at a cost of $180,329, and the DCP report dated February 5, 2026, attached to the Council file, relative to Fiscal Year 2025-26 interim budget request for the implementation of the Zoning Review Program transfer to the DCP, which will be funded by the Department of Building and Safety permit fund (48R) and which indicates that the recommendations will not impact the General Fund. A total of $627,396 for Zoning Review Program Implementation Expenses: $250,000 for overtime expenditure and $377,396 for software, office and administrative expenses. INSTRUCT the CAO to prepare a report as to the DCP recommendations for position authorities in the report dated March 19, 2026, attached to the Council file, and which indicates that there will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund. (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CAO Recommendation for Council action: NOTE AND FILE the CAO report dated April 8, 2026, as it is provided for informational purposes only. (Personnel and Hiring Committee, Budget and Finance Committee and Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation to note and file the CAO report dated April 8, 2026. Should the City Council approve the Planning and Land Use Management Committee recommendations, the total Fiscal Year 2025-26 cost for the 16 interim position authorities and expenses is $1,489,173, which includes $410,514 in indirect costs. Since funding would be provided by the Building and Safety Building Permit Enterprise Fund No. 48R, there is no General Fund impact for the current fiscal year. However, it is highly likely there will be a long-term General Fund impact associated with approving the interim position authorities. The projected cost to continue the 16 interim positions in Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $1.8 million in direct cost and $1.7 million in indirect costs for a total of $3.5 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the CAO report complies with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Joint Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee and Budget and Finance Committee_03-24-26 Communication from Budget and Finance Committee Clerk - Transmittal Letter_04-14-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-08-26 Communication from Planning and Land Use Management Committee to Budget and Finance Committee and Personnel and Hiring Committee_3-24-26 Report from Department of City Planning dated 2-05-26 Attachment to Report dated 2-05-26 - Transmittal
Documents (7)
Joint Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee and Budget and Finance Committee_03-24-26
Communication from Budget and Finance Committee Clerk - Transmittal Letter_04-14-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-13-2026
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-08-26
Communication from Planning and Land Use Management Committee to Budget and Finance Committee and Personnel and Hiring Committee_3-24-26
Report from Department of City Planning dated 2-05-26
Attachment to Report dated 2-05-26 - Transmittal
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25-0671

PUBLIC SAFETY and GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION, AND AUDITS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the RAND Corporation organizational study of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and organization structural changes being considered.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief of Police, LAPD, to report with an outline of any changes to the organizational structure of the Department that he will make or is considering making as a result of the RAND study findings. 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 Public Safety and Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committees 4-22-26 Transmittal Letter to Public Safety Committee 3-04-26 Communication from Council District 7 - Amendment - 3-04-26 Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 6-17-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (5)
Report from Public Safety and Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committees 4-22-26
Transmittal Letter to Public Safety Committee 3-04-26
Communication from Council District 7 - Amendment - 3-04-26
Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla) dated 6-17-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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25-1268

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of requiring City Council consideration for First Amendment permits for special events with costs to the City of Los Angeles exceeding $100,000.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated February 3, 2026, relative to Special Events Permits. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to report back on First Amendment parades that incur costs of less than $100,000 for potential cost recovery. REQUEST the City Attorney, in coordination with the Los Angeles Police Department, to report back on recommended amendments to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 41.20, 41.20.1, and 103.111 to strengthen the City’s cost recovery strategies. Fiscal Impact Statement: None reported by the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC). 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 Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 2-03-26 Council Action dated 10-29-25 Motion (Hutt - Harris-Dawson, McOsker) dated 10-24-25 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (5)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 2-03-26
Council Action dated 10-29-25
Motion (Hutt - Harris-Dawson, McOsker) dated 10-24-25
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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24-1137-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed agreement with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for Swift Water/Flood Search and Rescue training, including supplemental funding and a performance period extension.

Official recommendation
1. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to accept Standard Agreement No. A231012696-A1 in the amount of $135,960 for the performance period of March 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, as granted by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and to execute any documents necessary to accept the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Department to deposit the receipt of the Standard Agreement funds into Fund 335/38, account to be determined. 3. AUTHORIZE the Fire Department to expend funds up to $135,960 from the Fire Department General Fund 100/38, in various accounts such as Account 006020 (Operating Expense) for consumables and student certification fees; accounts 001012 (Salaries Sworn), 001090 (Overtime General), 001098 (Variable Staffing), and 002130 (Travel Expense) in accordance with CalOES Urban Search and Rescue Training, for the performance period granted by CalOES; and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept the award on the City’s behalf. 4. AUTHORIZE the Controller, for reimbursement purposes, to transfer the Standard Agreement funds from Fund 335/38, Account to be determined, to the following Fund 100, Department 38 accounts: 001012 (Salaries Sworn), 001090 (Overtime General), 001098 (Variable Staffing), 002130 (Travel Expense) and 006020 (Operating Supplies), upon submission of proper documentation by the Fire Department of direct staff costs incurred during the performance period of the agreement. 5. AUTHORIZE the Fire Department to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Program expenditures totaling $135,960 will be front-funded by the Fire Department and fully reimbursed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services upon submission of eligible costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies, in that all Agreement funding will be utilized for its intended purposes. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-09-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-09-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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26-0420

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $9,027,698.39 from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for equipment, technology, and programs.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $9,027,698.39 from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for equipment, technology, and programs; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: There is no fiscal impact on the Fire Department’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. 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 Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from Board of Fire Commissioners dated 3-23-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from Board of Fire Commissioners dated 3-23-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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26-0368

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated March 11, 2026, relative to the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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25-1015-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) Semi-Annual Report for the period July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated April 6, 2026, relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) Semi-Annual Report for the period July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 4-06-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 4-06-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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26-0356 CD 9

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 9 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated March 11, 2026, relative to the Council District 9 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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26-0355

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund No. 59G for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated March 11, 2026, relative to the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund No. 59G for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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26-0354

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated March 11, 2026, relative to the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26 Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Public Safety Committee 04-22-26
Report from City Clerk dated 3-11-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-22-2026
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17-0714-S1

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PARK) relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.27 to extend Council’s rolling 30-day consideration timeframe for Mayoral Emergency Declarations for a period of up to 60 days.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.27 to extend the Council’s rolling 30-day consideration timeframe for Emergency Declarations for a period of up to 60 days, as authorized under California Government Code Section 8630(c). Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Motion (Harris-Dawson - Park) dated 3-27-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Park) dated 3-27-26
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15-0989-S67

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON, ET AL. - JURADO) relative to mandating the LA28 prioritize City of Los Angeles businesses, establish transparent procurement and contracting protocols.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) to review Council file (CF) Nos. 15-0989-S51,15-0989-S52, 15-0989-S58, 15-0989-S59, and 15-0989-S62, mandating that Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28) prioritize City of Los Angeles businesses, establish transparent procurement and contracting protocols while providing comprehensive quarterly reports and report on: The extent to which the policies, directives, and requests contained within these Council actions have been incorporated into LA28’s procurement plan. The current status of implementation of these directives, including measurable outcomes where available. Any gaps between previous Council action and LA28 execution. DIRECT the CLA, in coordination with BCA, provide a separate report with recommendations for policy, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms that the City Council may pursue to protect the City’s financial and economic interests, and to ensure that LA28 procurement commitments result in measurable, transparent, and equitable economic benefits for City of Los Angeles businesses. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter) Motion (Harris-Dawson, et al - Jurado) dated 4-15-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson, et al - Jurado) dated 4-15-26
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15-0989-S68

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON, PRICE - PARK, JURADO) relative to an Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement (ECRMA) between the City and the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28).

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and request the City Attorney, to [finalize and present to Council within 14 days an ECRMA between the City and the LA28 which advances financial protections for the City, which shall include the following: LA28 shall reimburse the City for all Enhanced City Resources (ECR) exceeding the City's "normal and customary" operations required for and in direct support of the Games. Reimbursement shall include the costs of ECR at the time of delivery. LA28 shall reimburse the City for all LA2 8-requested infrastructure improvements beyond the normal and customary responsibilities of the City. The Games Footprint for each venue and site shall be established with consideration of the specific geographic location, the events to be held, and relevant characteristics ofthe communities within which operations are necessary for the successful execution of Olympics and Paralympics events. A payment schedule shall be established to provide advanced payment to the City for estimated costs of ECR based on when the costs are anticipated to be incurred. LA28 shall satisfy its financial and other obligations specified in the Host City Contract, the Games Agreement, the ECRMA, and any other relevant agreements with the City, prior to declaring or disbursing any surplus funds. DIRECT the CAO and CLA to negotiate an amendment to the Games Agreement to ensure LA28’s contingency funds are available for ECR expenditures incurred by the City that are not reimbursed by any relevant entities, prior to those contingency funds being declared Surplus and disbursed to any Legacy Entity. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter) Motion (Harris-Dawson - Park, Jurado) dated 4-17-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Park, Jurado) dated 4-17-26
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26-0479 CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the renewal of the Fashion District, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 29, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Fashion District BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 23, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0479, relative to the Fashion District BID, Property Based, for a proposed eight-year term. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Fashion District BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports the assessment levied on the City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $6,751.02 for the first year of the District. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Fashion District Business Improvement District is $219,327.78 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID'S eight-year term. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Commiteee waived consideration of the above item.) Report from City Clerk dated 4-23-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-23-26 - Management District Plan Attachment to Report dated 4-23-26 - Engineers Report Communication from City Clerk submitted 4-29-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Council Action dated 4-15-26 Motion (Jurado - Price) dated 3-27-26
Documents (6)
Report from City Clerk dated 4-23-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-23-26 - Management District Plan
Attachment to Report dated 4-23-26 - Engineers Report
Communication from City Clerk submitted 4-29-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Council Action dated 4-15-26
Motion (Jurado - Price) dated 3-27-26
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26-0642 CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the establishment of the Hooper Commons, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 29, 2026, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the Hooper Commons BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 29, 2026 attached to Council file No. 26-0642, relative to the Hooper Commons BID, Property Based, for a proposed five-year term. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Hooper Commons BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on zero (0) City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $0.00 for the term of the BID. Funding is available in the Business Improvement District Trust Fund 659 to pay the General Fund’s share of assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Hooper Commons Business Improvement District is $25,460 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's five-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Report from City Clerk dated 4-29-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Management District Plan Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Engineer's Report Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (4)
Report from City Clerk dated 4-29-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Management District Plan
Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Engineer's Report
Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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26-0615 CD 14

MOTION (JURADO - LEE) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 14’s (CD 14) special recognition of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community and Gold House’s launch of the 2026 Gold 100 List, including the illumination of City Hall on May 9, 2026.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 in the CD 14 portion of the Council Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001100 (Hiring Hall) for services in connection with Council District 14's special recognition of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community and Gold House's launch of the 2026 Gold 100 List, including the illumination of City Hall on May 9, 2026. Motion (Jurado - Lee) dated 4-24-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Jurado - Lee) dated 4-24-26
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26-0374 CD 4

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - RAMAN) relative to amending Council action of April 15, 2026 (C.F. 26-0374) to change the name of the ceremonial square.

Official recommendation
AMEND Council action of April 15, 2026 relative to designating the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Fulton Avenue as "Rafael 'Ray' Vega Square" (C.F. 26-0374), to change the name of the ceremonial square to: IN HONOR OF THE VEGA FAMILY VEGA SQUARE RENOWNED LOS ANGELES RESTAURATEURS SINCE 1936 Motion (Rodriguez - Raman) dated 4-29-26 Council Action dated 4-20-26 Communication(s) from Public_03-27-2026 Report from Public Works Committee_3-25-26 Motion (Rodriguez, Raman - Hernandez ) dated 3-13-26
Documents (5)
Motion (Rodriguez - Raman) dated 4-29-26
Council Action dated 4-20-26
Communication(s) from Public_03-27-2026
Report from Public Works Committee_3-25-26
Motion (Rodriguez, Raman - Hernandez ) dated 3-13-26
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26-0628 CD 10

MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to foster civic pride, support local businesses, and establish a vibrant, cohesive visual identity across the City during the FIFA World Cup for the period of May 21, 2026 to July 17, 2026.

Official recommendation
APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132 the Street Banner Program coordinated by Happy Village to foster civic pride, support local businesses, and establish a vibrant, cohesive visual identity across the City during the FIFA World Cup as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of May 21, 2026 to July 17, 2026. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Hutt - Lee) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Hutt - Lee) dated 4-29-26
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26-0629 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - JURADO) relative to funding for FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District Nine (CD 9).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $20,256 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 (CD9 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89 and Appr. No. 89747C-World Cup to support FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in CD 9. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks 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 (Price - Jurado) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Jurado) dated 4-29-26
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26-0632 CD 8

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RAMAN) relative to funding to execute subordination agreements for the EC Motel.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to: Execute subordination agreement(s) for the City Promissory Note for the EC Motel / Restoration Apartments with predevelopment loan lender(s); and, Include the terms of the anticipated Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) residual receipts loan, a 57-year term loan at no more than a three (3) percent rate interest, in the EC Motel / Restoration Apartments Conditional Extension of City Loan Maturity letter. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Raman) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Raman) dated 4-29-26
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26-0630 CD 12

MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to conduct additional dead wood and brush removal from Limekilin Canyon, Wilbur-Tampa and Aliso Canyon Parks in Council District Twelve (CD 12).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE $7,500 from the PRNC special funds Account to Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89 and Appr. No. 89704H Deferred Maintenance - Porter Ranch. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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 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 (Lee - Rodriguez) 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Lee - Rodriguez) 4-29-26
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26-0631 CD 7

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PARK) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a 75-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 15450 Plumber Street in Council District Seven (CD 7).

Official recommendation
CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on April 9, 2026 for the Project. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $32,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a 75-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 15450 Plumber Street in CD 7. Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 4-29-26
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26-0633 CD 8

MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to a personal services contract with AM PR Sports LLC, for services to the Eighth Council District (CD 8).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the Personal Services Contract, attached to the Motion, with AM PR Sports LLC for providing services to CD 8 as set forth therein. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, CD 8, to execute this contract on behalf of the City. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Hutt) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Hutt) dated 4-29-26
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26-0634

MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to negotiating long-term contracts between the City and Black Entertainment Television (BET) for City services required.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to negotiate long-term contracts between the City and the Organizer for City services required and/or requested to hold the 2026 and 2027 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Events in the City of Los Angeles at venues including but not limited to the Peacock Theater and LA Live complex. AUTHORIZE the use of supplemental Police law enforcement services to support the Organizer during the BET Events, with full reimbursement of Police law enforcement services, in accordance with California Government Code section 53069.8. RECOGNIZE the economic benefit generated by the BET Events being held in the City of Los Angeles and waive reimbursement requirements for City services (excluding Police law enforcement services) supporting the BET Events, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 41.20.1(c) Events at Major Sports and Entertainment Venues. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute and administer contracts between the City and Organizer, and contract amendments to extend the term up to a total of five-years for subsequent BET Events, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Motion (Price - Harris-Dawson) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Harris-Dawson) dated 4-29-26
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26-0639

MOTION (PADILLA - PARK) relative to funding overtime to prioritize the repair of key Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) fleet vehicles.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $93,744 from the Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001190 (Hiring Hall Overtime) to the General Services Department Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001090 (Overtime General). AUTHORIZE the General Services Department and the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Padilla - Park) dated 4-29-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Padilla - Park) dated 4-29-26
Closed sessions
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20-0263

VERBAL REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.; and possible action from the City Council with regards to the litigation.

Documents (21)
Communication(s) from Public_04-13-2026
Speaker Card(s)_08-27-2025
Speaker Card(s)_08-20-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_08-18-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_07-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_06-10-2025
Speaker Card(s)_02-19-2025
Speaker Card(s)_12-04-2024
Speaker Card(s)_09-25-2024
Speaker Card(s)_08-16-2024
Speaker Card(s)_05-01-2024
Speaker Card(s)_04-16-2024
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