City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · January 22, 2025
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
Roll Call
Members Present: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Jurado, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (12); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian,
Yaroslavsky (3)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(1) 160529S1
EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Park Fee Ordinance
revision amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update the method used to make
annual adjustments to applicable park fees.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE that the adoption of the draft Ordinance does not
constitue a project under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b), in
that the action relates merely to administrative and organizational
matters and the setting of policy and procedures that do not result in
any direct or indirect change to the physical environment.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
August 22, 2024, amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter
1 of the LAMC to update the method used to make annual
adjustments to applicable park fees.
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(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b), in
that the action relates merely to administrative and organizational
matters and the setting of policy and procedures that do not result in
any direct or indirect change to the physical environment.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
August 22, 2024, amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter
1 of the LAMC to update the method used to make annual
adjustments to applicable park fees.
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
(Scheduled pursuant to Government Code Sections 66018 and
6062a)
(Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived
consideration of this matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(2) 241200S73
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to the appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the Central
Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending
June 30, 2027.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva
to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current
Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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FILE
CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current
Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE JANUARY 27, 2025
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JANUARY 24, 2025)
Adopted Item
Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr.,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian,
Yaroslavsky (3)
(3) 241284
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT REPORT relative
to the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship
Program (YEIP) Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After
School Enrichment and Supervision Program for Fiscal Year 202425.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks
(RAP), to accept and receive JJCPA grant funding for the After School
Enrichment and Supervision Program in the approximate amount of
$660,000 (Grant) from the County of Los Angeles Probation Department
(County) to provide youth services through the RAP's Clean and Safe
Spaces (CLASS) Parks YEIP for Fiscal Year 20242025 at selected
recreation facilities.
(Budget and Finance Report to be submitted in Council.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
Commissioners reports that the JJCPA Grant is administered on a
reimbursement basis from the County to allow the RAP the ability to
negotiate services in a timely manner. Acceptance of this Grant has no
fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund, as all funding is being provided by
the County, at no cost to the RAP, for the benefit of participating youth and
teens from various communities throughout Los Angeles.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
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Jurado, Park,3Price Jr.,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian,
reimbursement basis from the County to allow the RAP the ability to
negotiate services in a timely manner. Acceptance of this Grant has no
fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund, as all funding is being provided by
the County, at no cost to the RAP, for the benefit of participating youth and
teens from various communities throughout Los Angeles.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr.,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian,
Yaroslavsky (3)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(4) 250007S1
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation
of the name Jim Nantz on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name Jim Nantz at 7076 Hollywood
Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no
General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(5) 241448S1
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating
vacation proceedings for the airspace at corners of Hope Street and 2nd
Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (VACE1401457).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 2, 2024,
attached to the Council file, to initiate the proceedings to vacate the
airspace (elevation of 401’9” to 471’9”) at corners of Hope Street
and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way, as shown
on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California
Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets,
Wednesday Highways and Service
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22, 2025 - Vacation Law. PAGE 4
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 2, 2024,
attached to the Council file, to initiate the proceedings to vacate the
airspace (elevation of 401’9” to 471’9”) at corners of Hope Street
and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way, as shown
on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California
Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets,
Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report
regarding the feasibility of this vacation request.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of
$14,980 was paid by the petitioner 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 LAAC Section 7.44 will be
required of the petitioner.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(6) 190644
CD 14 MOTION (JURADO RAMAN) relative to funding for the lease costs of the
ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14),
from December 2024 through March 2025.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE up to $67,876.04 of Additional Homeless Services CD
14 funds to support the lease costs of the Refresh Spot located at
544 Towne Avenue in CD 14, from December 2024 through March
2025.
2. APPROPRIATE up to $67,876.04 from Fund No. 100/56, Account
No. 000628, Additional Homeless Services CD 14, to Fund No.
100/63, Account No. 000027, A Bridge Home Leasing, for the lease
costs of the ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in CD 14.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare Controller
Wednesday instructions or make
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22, 2025 - technical adjustments,
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the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this
544 Towne Avenue in CD 14, from December 2024 through March
2025.
2. APPROPRIATE up to $67,876.04 from Fund No. 100/56, Account
No. 000628, Additional Homeless Services CD 14, to Fund No.
100/63, Account No. 000027, A Bridge Home Leasing, for the lease
costs of the ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in CD 14.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare Controller
instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to
the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this
Motion, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize
the Controller to implement these instructions.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(7) 250041
CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ LEE) relative to the transfer of funds to the Bureau
of Engineering (BOE) to frontfund costs associated with the Northeast San
Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan in Council District Seven
(CD 7).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400,000 in the AB1290 Fund
No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects
Services), to a newly created account within the Engineering
Special Service Fund No. 682/50, Account No. TBD, to be titled
"San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan".
2. DIRECT the BOE, upon receipt of reimbursement grant funds from
the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, to deposit
said BOE funds directly into the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No.
281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects Services), as agreed
upon between the BOE and CD 7.
3. AUTHORIZE the BOE 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.
Adopted Item
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Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
upon between the BOE and CD 7.
3. AUTHORIZE the BOE 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.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(8) 250042
CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ LEE) relative to funding for Fire Station 11
equipment and facility upgrades or improvements in Council District One
(CD 1).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESOLVE to allocate and appropriate $71,000 in the CD 1 Real
Property Trust Fund No. 683 to the Los Angeles Fire Department
(LAFD) Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as
appropriate, to fund $71,000 to Fire Station 11 that is in need of
equipment and facility upgrades or improvements.
2. DIRECT the LAFD to work with CD 1 and Fire Station 11 to finalize
the list of equipment and facility upgrades or improvements.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or
clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to
effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(9) 250006S33
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON – PARK –
BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the "Ad Hoc Windstorm and
Wildfire Recovery Committee," to include oversight of state and federal aid
related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses
to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy related to the City's
recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires.
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Recommendation for Council action:
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(9) 250006S33
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON – PARK –
BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the "Ad Hoc Windstorm and
Wildfire Recovery Committee," to include oversight of state and federal aid
related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses
to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy related to the City's
recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires.
Recommendation for Council action:
ESTABLISH the “Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee,”
with the responsibilities to include oversight of state and federal aid
related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing
responses to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy,
including possible changes of local law and recommendations for
possible state and federal legislation related to the City's recovery efforts
from the January 2025 Fires.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of this matter)
Adopted item as Amended by Amending Motion 9A (Park – HarrisDawson), Forthwith
- SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);
Absent: (0)
(10) 250006S18
MOTION (PARK – YAROSLAVSKY – McOSKER) relative to instructing the
City Administrative Officer to report in 15 days regarding the estimated
shortterm and longterm impacts of the January 2025 fires on the City’s
budget; and related matters.
No action as this item was for discussion only.
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(11) 250006S40
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The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Blumenfield Hernandez Daniel Carrera Jr.
No. 9
MOTION
I MOVE to AMEND Item No. 29, Council file No. 25-0006-S33, on the Wednesday,
January 22, 2025 Council agenda, to change the committee name to the Ad Hoc Committee for
LA Recovery
PRESENTED BY: __________________________
TRACI PARK
Councilmember, 11th District
SECONDED BY: ___________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
January 22, 2025
CF 25-0006-S33
Agenda
AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
10:00 AM
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012
Submit written comment at
LACouncilComment.com
President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
MARQUEECE HARRISDAWSON, Eighth District ADRIN NAZARIAN, Second District
NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
VACANT TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
YSABEL JURADO, Fourteenth District
TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 9781133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
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JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
YSABEL JURADO, Fourteenth District
TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 9781133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
Telecommunication Relay Services
Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in
technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,
and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced
telecommunications methods, both for peertopeer and thirdparty telecommunications relay service (TRS)
communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech
disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers generally telephone companies are compensated
for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.
What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the
equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIYBased TRS; SpeechtoSpeech Relay Service; Shared NonEnglish
Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service.
Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunicationsrelayservicetrs.
Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is
the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a
person who is deaf, hardofhearing, or has a speech disability.
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional
languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as
possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available.
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
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have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional
languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as
possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available.
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.
The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The
Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If
anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by
Council with one roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for
which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda
Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute
per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a
reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.
The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to
one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not
discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.
If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the SergeantAtArms with
35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
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approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
(1) Wednesday
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motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
(1) 160529S1
EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Park Fee Ordinance
revision amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update the method used to make
annual adjustments to applicable park fees.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE that the adoption of the draft Ordinance does not
constitue a project under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b), in
that the action relates merely to administrative and organizational
matters and the setting of policy and procedures that do not result in
any direct or indirect change to the physical environment.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
August 22, 2024, amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter
1 of the LAMC to update the method used to make annual
adjustments to applicable park fees.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
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completed a financial 22, 2025of -this report. PAGE 5
any direct or indirect change to the physical environment.
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
August 22, 2024, amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter
1 of the LAMC to update the method used to make annual
adjustments to applicable park fees.
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
(Scheduled pursuant to Government Code Sections 66018 and
6062a)
(Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived
consideration of this matter)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(2) 241200S73
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to the appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the Central
Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending
June 30, 2027.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva
to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current
Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE JANUARY 27, 2025
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JANUARY 24, 2025)
(3) 241284
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT REPORT relative
to the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship
Wednesday Program (YEIP) Juvenile
- January Justice
22, 2025 - Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA)
PAGE 6 After
School Enrichment and Supervision Program for Fiscal Year 202425.
TIME LIMIT FILE JANUARY 27, 2025
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JANUARY 24, 2025)
(3) 241284
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT REPORT relative
to the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship
Program (YEIP) Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After
School Enrichment and Supervision Program for Fiscal Year 202425.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks
(RAP), to accept and receive JJCPA grant funding for the After School
Enrichment and Supervision Program in the approximate amount of
$660,000 (Grant) from the County of Los Angeles Probation Department
(County) to provide youth services through the RAP's Clean and Safe
Spaces (CLASS) Parks YEIP for Fiscal Year 20242025 at selected
recreation facilities.
(Budget and Finance Report to be submitted in Council.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
Commissioners reports that the JJCPA Grant is administered on a
reimbursement basis from the County to allow the RAP the ability to
negotiate services in a timely manner. Acceptance of this Grant has no
fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund, as all funding is being provided by
the County, at no cost to the RAP, for the benefit of participating youth and
teens from various communities throughout Los Angeles.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(4) 250007S1
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation
of the name Jim Nantz on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name Jim Nantz at 7076 Hollywood
Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no
Wednesday General Fund- impact.
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(4) 250007S1
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation
of the name Jim Nantz on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name Jim Nantz at 7076 Hollywood
Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no
General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(5) 241448S1
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating
vacation proceedings for the airspace at corners of Hope Street and 2nd
Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (VACE1401457).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 2, 2024,
attached to the Council file, to initiate the proceedings to vacate the
airspace (elevation of 401’9” to 471’9”) at corners of Hope Street
and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way, as shown
on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California
Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets,
Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report
regarding the feasibility of this vacation request.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of
$14,980 was paid by the petitioner 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 LAAC Section 7.44 will be
required of the petitioner.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(6) 190644
CD 14 MOTION (JURADO RAMAN) relative to funding for the lease costs of the
ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14),
from December 2024 through March 2025.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(6) 190644
CD 14 MOTION (JURADO RAMAN) relative to funding for the lease costs of the
ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14),
from December 2024 through March 2025.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE up to $67,876.04 of Additional Homeless Services CD
14 funds to support the lease costs of the Refresh Spot located at
544 Towne Avenue in CD 14, from December 2024 through March
2025.
2. APPROPRIATE up to $67,876.04 from Fund No. 100/56, Account
No. 000628, Additional Homeless Services CD 14, to Fund No.
100/63, Account No. 000027, A Bridge Home Leasing, for the lease
costs of the ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in CD 14.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare Controller
instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to
the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this
Motion, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize
the Controller to implement these instructions.
(7) 250041
CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ LEE) relative to the transfer of funds to the Bureau
of Engineering (BOE) to frontfund costs associated with the Northeast San
Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan in Council District Seven
(CD 7).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400,000 in the AB1290 Fund
No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects
Services), to a newly created account within the Engineering
Special Service Fund No. 682/50, Account No. TBD, to be titled
"San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan".
2. DIRECT the BOE, upon receipt of reimbursement grant funds from
the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, to deposit
said BOE funds directly into the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No.
281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects Services), as agreed
upon between the BOE and CD 7.
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3. AUTHORIZE the BOE to make any corrections, clarifications or
No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects
Services), to a newly created account within the Engineering
Special Service Fund No. 682/50, Account No. TBD, to be titled
"San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan".
2. DIRECT the BOE, upon receipt of reimbursement grant funds from
the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, to deposit
said BOE funds directly into the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No.
281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment Projects Services), as agreed
upon between the BOE and CD 7.
3. AUTHORIZE the BOE 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.
(8) 250042
CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ LEE) relative to funding for Fire Station 11
equipment and facility upgrades or improvements in Council District One
(CD 1).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESOLVE to allocate and appropriate $71,000 in the CD 1 Real
Property Trust Fund No. 683 to the Los Angeles Fire Department
(LAFD) Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as
appropriate, to fund $71,000 to Fire Station 11 that is in need of
equipment and facility upgrades or improvements.
2. DIRECT the LAFD to work with CD 1 and Fire Station 11 to finalize
the list of equipment and facility upgrades or improvements.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or
clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to
effectuate the intent of this Motion.
(9) 250006S33
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON – PARK –
BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the "Ad Hoc Windstorm and
Wildfire Recovery Committee," to include oversight of state and federal aid
related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses
to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy related to the City's
recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires.
Wednesday - January 22, 2025 - PAGE 10
Recommendation for Council action:
(9) 250006S33
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON – PARK –
BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the "Ad Hoc Windstorm and
Wildfire Recovery Committee," to include oversight of state and federal aid
related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses
to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy related to the City's
recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires.
Recommendation for Council action:
ESTABLISH the “Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee,”
with the responsibilities to include oversight of state and federal aid
related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing
responses to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy,
including possible changes of local law and recommendations for
possible state and federal legislation related to the City's recovery efforts
from the January 2025 Fires.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of this matter)
(10) 250006S18
DISCUSSION ONLY
Motion (Park – Yaroslavsky – McOsker) relative to instructing the City
Administrative Officer to report in 15 days regarding the estimated short
term and longterm impacts of this month’s fires on the City’s budget; and
related matters.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of January 14, 2025)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(11) 250006S40
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Wednesday Code Section- No.
January 22, 2025 - (d)(2), (e)(2), to confer
54956.9(d)(1), PAGEwith
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counsel relative to the case entitled Grigsby v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(11) 250006S40
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), (e)(2), to confer with its legal
counsel relative to the case entitled Grigsby v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV00832. (This matter
involves a complaint for inverse condemnation regarding the City’s alleged
liability regarding damage relating to the Palisades Fire, which began on
January 7, 2025.)
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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the Council's action becomes final.
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