City Council Meeting

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · February 25, 2025

Minutes

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, February 25, 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, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla, Yaroslavsky (4) 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) 230900S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2025) Adopted Motion (Jurado – Hernandez) to Note and File the matter. - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 0 (2) 240900S72 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2025) Adopted Motion (Jurado – Hernandez) to Note and File the matter. - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (2) 240900S72 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Compton Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on December 10, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on February 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 160 950 3038, Passcode: prop 218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on March 18, 2025.) (Continued from Council meeting of February 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (3) 240900S73 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Central Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on December 10, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on February 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 160 950 3038, Passcode: prop 218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on March 18, 2025.) (Continued from Council meeting of February 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Tuesday Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, - February 25, SotoMart 2025 - ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: PAGE(0);1 Absent: (0) and will be publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 160 950 3038, Passcode: prop 218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on March 18, 2025.) (Continued from Council meeting of February 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (4) 230241S1 CD 6 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off site consumption at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. 2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: B&V Enterprises Inc. Representative: Maria Impala, Art Rodriguez Associates TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 15, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 2 TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 15, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (5) 230065S1 CD 5 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off site consumption at Cali Market, located at 9601 and 9603 West Venice Boulevard. Applicant: Rajan Lohia / Gori Lohia Representative: Rajan Lohia / Gori Lohia TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 23, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 23, 2025) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Adopted Item to Continue to April 8, 2025 Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla, Yaroslavsky (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (6) 250006S50 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the feasibility and steps necessary to authorize the temporary reemployment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park, McOsker – Lee): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council in 15 days on: Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 3 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the feasibility and steps necessary to authorize the temporary reemployment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park, McOsker – Lee): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council in 15 days on: a. The feasibility and steps necessary to authorize the temporary reemployment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts, using lessons learned from the Northridge Earthquake. b. Possible funding sources for these positions, including, but not limited to, the use of Salaries AsNeeded accounts. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO and the Personnel Department to report to Council in 15 days on the use of Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs hiring programs as a source of streamlining hiring for these positions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (7) 250006S60 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant to provide temporary jobs for cleanup and humanitarian assistance. Recommendations for Council action; SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to: a. Accept up to $4.5 million 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Tuesday Recovery - FebruaryNational 25, 2025Dislocated - Worker Grant, listed inPAGE Table4 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, jobs for cleanup and humanitarian assistance. Recommendations for Council action; SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to: a. Accept up to $4.5 million 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant, listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to Council file No. 250006S60, including any EWDD Administrative Costs. b. Accept up to $4.5 million in funding for the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) LA County Fire Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance Grant (AAG), listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file, including any EWDD Administrative Costs. 2. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to: a. Reprogram the balance of the EDD Farmer John WIOA Dislocated Worker AAG funds and to include additional WorkSource Center (WSC) service providers listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file. b. Reprogram funding, up to the $250,000 Workforce Development Board threshold, for any Wildfire related grants to expedite funding to higher performing WSCs listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file, with a requirement to report to Council within sixty (60)days. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to execute contracts with the service providers as listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file. 4. INSTRUCT the EWDD to provide quarterly reports relative to the outcomes of this funding, including but not limited to, the number of workers served broken down by type of assistance and employment. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD states that the recommended Tuesday - February actions will have 25,on no impact 2025 the -General Fund. PAGE 5 the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file. 4. INSTRUCT the EWDD to provide quarterly reports relative to the outcomes of this funding, including but not limited to, the number of workers served broken down by type of assistance and employment. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD states that the recommended actions will have no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (8) 251200S2 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Dr. Thela Thatch to the Commission on Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Thela Thatch to the Commission on Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Carola Sanchez, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Thela Thatch currently resides in Council District 6. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 10; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION FEBRUARY 28, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (9) 191470 Tuesday - February CIVIL RIGHTS, 25, 2025 EQUITY, - IMMIGRATION, PAGE 6 AGING AND DISABILITY (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION FEBRUARY 28, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (9) 191470 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 22.1223 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish definitions and specify approaches for the Office of Race and Equity to advance and implement equity principles as core elements of the goals, objectives, and strategies of the City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 23, 2024, amending Section 22.1223 of the LAAC to establish definitions and specify approaches for the Office of Race and Equity to advance and implement equity principles as core elements of the goals, objectives, and strategies of the City of Los Angeles. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (10) 240500 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of Program Year 50 (202425) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrative Funds Recommendations for Council action. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DIRECT the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to request technical assistance (TA) from the United States Department of Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 7 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how to maximize the COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of Program Year 50 (202425) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrative Funds Recommendations for Council action. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DIRECT the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to request technical assistance (TA) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how to maximize the use of program delivery funds and best practices on the use of CDBG administrative funds for each of the City departments that receives these funds. 2. DIRECT the Department of Aging (Aging), Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to participate in the HUD TA efforts to ensure that administrative and program delivery costs are maximized based on best practices. 3. DIRECT the CIFD, Aging, EWDD, and LAHD to provide the required position details, including the classifications, salaries, full time equivalents for each specific CDBGfunded programs and/or activities to the CAO in preparation for the HUD TA. 4. DIRECT the CIFD to provide the information outlined in Recommendation No. 3 above for both its program implementation and Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan administrator role. 5. D I R E C T t h e C I F D , A g i n g , E W D D , a n d L A H D t o s u b m i t modifications to their Program Year 51 CDBG administrative funding requests that maximize program delivery to the extent allowable upon completion of the HUD TA engagement. 6. DIRECT the CAO to report back to the Mayor and the City Council with recommendations on any necessary reallocation of CDBG administrative funds and the optimal use of program delivery funds after the conclusion of the HUD TA engagement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report will have no General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for granteligible activities. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 8 after the conclusion of the HUD TA engagement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report will have no General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for granteligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (11) 230461S1 CD 1, CD 14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 (Property Based) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 3, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 9 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (12) 120071S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park (Property Based) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (13) 220587S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Tarzana Safari Walk (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 10 Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (13) 220587S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Tarzana Safari Walk (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 13, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Tarzana Safari Walk BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (14) 220271S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Century City (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Century City BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the Tuesday intentions of the Century - February 25, 2025City - BID’s Management District Plan PAGEand 11 does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Century City BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Century City BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Century City BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (15) 141515S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Westwood (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Westwood BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated October 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westwood BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Westwood BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Tuesday Fiscal Impact- February Statement:25, The City- Clerk reports that there is no impact 2025 PAGEto12 the General Fund associated with this action. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westwood BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Westwood BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (16) 130705S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Melrose (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Melrose BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 25, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Melrose BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Melrose BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 13 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (17) 200020S1 CD 10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the West Adams 20212025 (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the West Adams 20212025 BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated October 29, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the West Adams 20212025 BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the West Adams 20212025 BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (18) 141174S107 EXEMPTION and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating funds in CRA/LA Excess Non Housing Bond Proceeds from all CRA/LA Redevelopment Project Areas to cover budgeted Fiscal Year 202425 staffing costs; and determination that the allocation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for staffing costs does not constitute a project as defined by Section 15378(b) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 14 (4) (Creation of Government Funding Mechanisms or Other Government Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (18) 141174S107 EXEMPTION and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating funds in CRA/LA Excess Non Housing Bond Proceeds from all CRA/LA Redevelopment Project Areas to cover budgeted Fiscal Year 202425 staffing costs; and determination that the allocation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for staffing costs does not constitute a project as defined by Section 15378(b) (4) (Creation of Government Funding Mechanisms or Other Government Fiscal Activities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the allocation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for staffing costs does not constitute a project as defined by Section 15378(b)(4) (Creation of Government Funding Mechanisms or Other Government Fiscal Activities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the recommendations as stated in the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report dated December 18, 2024, attached to Council file No. 141175S107, to allocate up to $751,723 in CRA/LA EBP proceeds to cover staffing costs for the Economic and Workforce Development Department City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Attorney, and the Personnel Department to administer and manage the CRA/LA EBP program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The administrative costs are fully funding by the bond proceeds transferred from CRA/LA to the City [Council file No. (CF) 141174]. The EWDD also reports that the proposed allocatgion of CRA/LA EBP from EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers of approximately $88.4 million in pre2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (CF Nos. 141174, 141174S36, 141174S78) plus interest. Said transfers have been deposited with the Office of the Controller. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) Tuesday 250139 (19) - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing Office of the Controller. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (19) 250139 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a notice or cease and desist letters to all Tobacco Retailer Permit holders as warning against selling mislabeled hemp products that contain trace amounts of THC. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield): REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council on the necessary steps to issue a notice or cease and desist letters to all Tobacco Retailer Permit holders that warns them against selling mislabeled hemp products that contain trace amounts of THC, and informs tobacco retailers that they are in violation of the conditions of the Tobacco Retailer's Permit if they continue to sell these products. 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. Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (20) 251200S3 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Kristal Romero to the House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (House LA COC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Kristal Romero to the House LA COC for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by Antonio Sanchez. Appointee currently resides in Council District One. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 8, Vacant = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 16 Committee (House LA COC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Kristal Romero to the House LA COC for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by Antonio Sanchez. Appointee currently resides in Council District One. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 8, Vacant = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MARCH 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MARCH 7, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (21) 170090S28 CDs 6, 8, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE 14, 15 COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to extending the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) funding commitment for four Prop HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program projects and two Housing Challenge projects. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to extend the Prop HHH funding commitment for the six projects listed on Table 1 of the LAHD report contained in the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report dated February 7, 2025, attached to Council file No. 17 0090S28, for an additional year through August 1, 2026, subject to the projects applying for and receiving funding commitments from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and/or the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee no later than November 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Tuesday Park, Raman, Rodriguez, - February SotoMartínez,25, 2025 - Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: PAGE Padilla,17 Price Jr. (2) Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Padilla, Price Jr. (2) (22) 250097 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Schedule “B” of Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.900.1, to update the classification listings, and increase the base wage salaries of certain non represented classifications, employed in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 7, 2025, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, amending Schedule “B” of LAAC Section 4.900.1, to update the classification listings, and increase the base wage salaries of nonrepresented classifications, employed in the LADWP, as follows: a. 4 percent effective July 1, 2024 b. 2 percent effective December 30, 2024 c. 4 percent effective June 30, 2025 d. 2 percent effective December 29, 2025 e. 4 percent effective June 29, 2026 f. 2 percent effective December 28, 2026 g. 2 percent effective June 28, 2027 h. 2 percent effective December 27, 2027 Tuesday i. 0- percent February 25, 2025 effective July- 3, 2028 PAGE 18 e. 4 percent effective June 29, 2026 f. 2 percent effective December 28, 2026 g. 2 percent effective June 28, 2027 h. 2 percent effective December 27, 2027 i. 0 percent effective July 3, 2028 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical or technical errors in said Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not be impacted. Any increase in salary costs for nonrepresented classifications will be absorbed within budgeted funds by the LADWP. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (23) 250059 CD 13 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 956 North Seward Street (936 962 North Seward Street and 949 959 North Hudson Avenue). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV2023 5533MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Tuesday Declaration and2025 - February 25, the Mitigation - Monitoring Program prepared PAGE 19 for the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 1. FIND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV2023 5533MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 11, 2024, to effectuate a Zone Change and Height District Change from MR11 and R31 to [T][Q]M12D, for the demolition of the existing approximately 40,000 square foot film storage building and its associated parking lot and truck rental business, and the construction of a sevenstory storage building consisting of 127,868 square feet of self storage and 39,510 square feet of temperaturecontrolled film and media storage, and 1,100 square feet of leasing uses; resulting in a total floor area of 168,478 square feet; the project will have a height of 75 feet and a floor area ratio of 3:1; the project proposes 47 automobile parking spaces provided onsite in a surfacelevel parking lot and 40 bicycle parking spaces would be provided onsite at ground level; development of the project would require the export of approximately 5,200 cubic yards of soil, the project proposes the removal of three parkway trees and seven trees onsite, none of the existing trees onsite are protected tree species, the project proposes a total of 47 trees (eight parkway and 35 onsite trees); for the property located at 956 North Seward Street (936 962 North Seward Street and 949 959 North Hudson Avenue), subject to Conditions of Approval. 4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G: … the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition ... identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets … There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 20 5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public … the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition ... identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets … There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed. 5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: Baranof Holdings Land Development, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown LLP Case No. CPC20235532ZCHDCUSPRWDI Environmental No. ENV20235533MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 14, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (24) 250061 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Tuesday COMMITTEE - February REPORT25, 2025 -to amending Section 8.231 of the relative PAGE Los21 Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) in regards to the ability for the (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 11, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (24) 250061 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Section 8.231 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) in regards to the ability for the Council President to appoint members to the Innovation and Performance Commission from nominations submitted by the Chairs of the Budget and Finance, Personnel and Hiring, and the Government Efficiency, Innovation and Audits Committees. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez HarrisDawson): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending LAAC Section 8.231 to authorize the Council President to appoint members of the Innovation and Performance Commission from nominations submitted by the Chairs of the Budget and Finance, Personnel and Hiring, and the Government Efficiency, Innovation and Audits Committees. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Padilla (2) (25) 250063 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to supporting the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zeroemission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky HarrisDawson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to: a. Support the SCAQMD’s proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate Tuesday - February zeroemission 25, 2025for standards - residential and commercial furnaces PAGE 22 Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zeroemission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky HarrisDawson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to: a. Support the SCAQMD’s proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zeroemission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters. b. Actively collaborate with the SCAQMD to promote awareness, provide incentives, and assist residents in transitioning to zero emission technologies. 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 Adopted Item to Continue to March 4, 2025 Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla, Yaroslavsky (4) (26) 250002S3 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 246 (Bryan), which seeks to prohibit residential property owners in the County of Los Angeles from increasing rent beyond the rate charged on January 7, 2025, during the state of emergency and for a period of 12 months after its termination. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Soto Martinez, Jurado – Raman, Nazarian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 20252026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 246 (Bryan), which seeks to prohibit residential property owners in the County of Los Angeles from increasing rent beyond the rate charged on January 7, 2025, during the state of emergency and for a period of 12 months after its termination; and, URGE the California State Legislature and Governor to swiftly enact this critical legislation to protect Los Angeles County residents from rent gouging during the declared state of emergency. Tuesday Fiscal Impact Statement: - February 25,Neither 2025 - the City Administrative OfficerPAGE nor the 23 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. RESOLVE to include in the City’s 20252026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 246 (Bryan), which seeks to prohibit residential property owners in the County of Los Angeles from increasing rent beyond the rate charged on January 7, 2025, during the state of emergency and for a period of 12 months after its termination; and, URGE the California State Legislature and Governor to swiftly enact this critical legislation to protect Los Angeles County residents from rent gouging during the declared state of emergency. 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 Failed of Adoption Ayes: HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Nazarian, Raman, SotoMartínez (7); Nays: Blumenfield, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (6); Absent: Padilla, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Motion (Lee – HarrisDawson) to Note and File the matter. Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (27) 250002S1 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on an expansion of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program’s annual incentive cap to $750 million. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Krekorian – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 20252026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for an expansion of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program’s annual incentive cap to $750 million. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Padilla (1) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 24 Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Padilla (1) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (28) 250030 RESOLUTION (HARRISDAWSON BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating wildfires in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated Declaration of Local Emergency, which incorporated the declaration of emergency dated January 7, 2025, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 2. Resolve that because the local emergency, which began on January 7, 2025, continues to exist, there is a need to continue the state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 3. Instruct and request all appropriate City departments (including proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel, in accordance with LAAC Code Section 8.21 et seq., to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to respond to and abate the emergency and prevent further harm to the life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. 4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 25 5. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. 4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. 5. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and to support the emergency operations of the City and its departments (including its proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel (including mutual aid resources) in responding to the declared local emergency, the competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. 6. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the purchases and contracts made during the prior two week period on the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City’s interests. 7. Request all City departments and agencies who have the authority to investigate and/or enforce any/all forms of price gouging, fraud, and theft by deceit, as described in the California Penal Code, to do so to the fullest extent permissible under federal, state, and local law. 8. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. 9. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Tuesday Adopted Item - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 26 Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, 9. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (29) 241257 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON PADILLA) relative to amending the prior Council action of October 22, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 241257, to authorize a Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) service payback loan for the acquisition of four properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Hogar Propio project in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of October 22, 2024 relative to funding for the acquisition of four properties from the Caltrans for the Hogar Propio project in CD 14 (CF 241257), to revise Recommendation 3 as follows: 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft, negotiate, and execute loan documents a service payback loan, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and make any technical corrections to the fund transfer instructions, as necessary, to effectuate the intent of this Motion. (Continued from Council meeting of February 7, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (30) 180384S14 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for construction of the Haynes Street Greenway Project in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 27 Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (30) 180384S14 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for construction of the Haynes Street Greenway Project in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $125,000 from the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Municipal Program Special Fund No. 60W/50, Account No. 50YAEL (Haynes Street Greenway), to the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No. 100/40 as follows for construction of the Haynes Street Greenway Project: a. Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction): $70,000 b. Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials): $55,000 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and GSD 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, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (31) 230136S2 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for various community beautification efforts in Council District Three (CD 3), to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservations Corps for the period beginning March 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,452,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for various community beautification efforts in CD 3, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the period beginning March 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 28 necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,452,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for various community beautification efforts in CD 3, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the period beginning March 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (32) 254118S1 CD 5 RESOLUTION (YAROSLAVSKY PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District Five for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: a. 2377 Midvale Avenue PicoMidvale Interim Housing Facility Designated Facility b. 1765 South La Cienega Boulevard VOA Interim Housing Facility Designated Facility c. 7341 Willoughby Avenue Poinsettia Recreation Center Tuesday - February Public Park 25, 2025 - PAGE 29 or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: a. 2377 Midvale Avenue PicoMidvale Interim Housing Facility Designated Facility b. 1765 South La Cienega Boulevard VOA Interim Housing Facility Designated Facility c. 7341 Willoughby Avenue Poinsettia Recreation Center Public Park d. 1246 Glendon Avenue Westwood Branch Library Public Library e. 10853 Wellworth Avenue Westwood Gardens Park Public Park f. 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard Westwood Recreation Center Public Park g. 1411 South Sepulveda Boulevard The Bad News Bears Field Public Park 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at this locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, SotoMartínez (4); Absent: (0) (33) 250171 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to a Personal Services Contract with E & E Consulting, LLC, for the provision of expert environmental, climate, and energy policy services to the Third Council District, for the term of March 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, with a notto exceed amount of $150,000. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the Personal Services Contract, attached to the Motion, with E & E Consulting, LLC for providing services to the Third Council District as set forth therein. 2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, Third District, to execute this contract on behalf of the City. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 30 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against 1. APPROVE the Personal Services Contract, attached to the Motion, with E & E Consulting, LLC for providing services to the Third Council District as set forth therein. 2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, Third District, to execute this contract on behalf of the City. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 20242025, and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (34) 250174 MOTION (PARK BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for services in connection with the special recognition of Bulgarian National Liberation Day 2025 at City Hall on March 3, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition of Bulgarian National Liberation Day 2025 at City Hall on March 3, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (35) 250177 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT JURADO) relative to funding for lost revenue from four parking spaces at Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Lot No. 625 that will be used by the Leimert Park Crenshaw Corridor Business Improvement District (BID) for the storage of tools and equipment for cleanliness services in the surrounding area. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - OF THE MAYOR: PAGE 31 Absent: (0) (35) 250177 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT JURADO) relative to funding for lost revenue from four parking spaces at Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Lot No. 625 that will be used by the Leimert Park Crenshaw Corridor Business Improvement District (BID) for the storage of tools and equipment for cleanliness services in the surrounding area. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $3,650 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 449400, for lost revenue from four parking spaces at LADOT Lot No. 625 that will be used by the Leimert Park Crenshaw Corridor BID for the storage of tools and equipment for cleanliness services in the surrounding area. 2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT 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, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (36) 251000 MOTION (HARRISDAWSON BLUMENFIELD) relative to a regular meeting of the Council on Friday, February 28, 2025 to be held in the Van Nuys City Hall. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule No. 18, that the regular meeting of the Council on Friday, February 28, 2025 shall be held in the Van Nuys City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (37) 211023S2 Tuesday CD 3 - February 25,2025 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding to PAGE 32 continue RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule No. 18, that the regular meeting of the Council on Friday, February 28, 2025 shall be held in the Van Nuys City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (37) 211023S2 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD HERNANDEZ) relative to funding to continue the City's partnership with SHARE! to provide additional funding for housing related services. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $25,000 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services CD3) to General City Purposes Account No. 0703 (CD3). 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report on the feasibility of master leasing shared housing units to comply with the requirements of the Alliance Settlement Agreement, and on the use of the State's Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grant funding for such purposes. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (38) 250068 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Flying Food Group, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 2:23cv9146. (The case arises from the plaintiff’s claims for declaratory and injunctive relief.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February Tuesday 18, 2025.) - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 33 Closed Session (38) 250068 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Flying Food Group, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 2:23cv9146. (The case arises from the plaintiff’s claims for declaratory and injunctive relief.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (39) 241513 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Cindi Witte v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV09168. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on February 20, 2020, at 222 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (40) 240613 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk near 1182 Crocker Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (41) 241510 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Tuesday Code Section- No. February 25, 2025 -to confer with its legal counsel relative 54956.9(d)(1), PAGE to 34 the case entitled Joseph John McCann, Jr. v. De Coral Plaza, LLC, et al., 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (41) 241510 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joseph John McCann, Jr. v. De Coral Plaza, LLC, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV33691. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 11, 2020, on the sidewalk of Gorham Avenue behind 11756 San Vicente Boulevard.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (42) 241392 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Celeste Haydee Echeverria De Franco v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16029. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 7, 2021, on a sidewalk located at 5455 Bellingham Avenue, in Valley Village, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (43) 250016 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Shawn Hendizadeh v. City of L.A. Dept. of Building and Safety, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV40177. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on April 7, 2022, on an uneven sidewalk located at located at 221 North Figueroa Street, in the city of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Tuesday Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky- –February Blumenfield) in Open 25, 2025 - Session - SEE ATTACHED PAGE 35 Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Shawn Hendizadeh v. City of L.A. Dept. of Building and Safety, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV40177. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on April 7, 2022, on an uneven sidewalk located at located at 221 North Figueroa Street, in the city of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (44) 241519 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Guadalupe Castrellon de Leon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV34413. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on July 30, 2020, on a sidewalk located at 13401 Saticoy Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (45) 241518 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maria Estrada v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21022. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 28, 2022, at 3323 Jeffries Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (46) 241517 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Efronia Manukyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Tuesday - February Angeles Superior Court 25, Case 2025 No. -19STCV22473. (This matter arises PAGE 36 from a trip and fall incident that occurred on August 15, 2018, at 5717 La Mirada Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (46) 241517 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Efronia Manukyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV22473. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on August 15, 2018, at 5717 La Mirada Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (47) 250100 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jesse Reyes v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20728. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfied) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Padilla (1) Adopted Item Urgent Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Padilla (1) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CAL Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent: Price Jr. (1) Tuesday Whereupon the Council did adjourn. - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 37 COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker Hernandez Andy Hill “Gathering for the Grand 2025” McOsker Hernandez Renee Safier “Gathering for the Grand 2025” ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hutt All Members James Winston Polk No. 1 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council NOTE and FILE Item No. 1, Council file No. 23-0900- S40, on the Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Council agenda. PRESENTED BY: __________________________ YSABEL JURADO Councilmember, 14th District SECONDED BY: ___________________________ EUNISSES HERNANDEZ Councilmember, 1st District February 25, 2025 CFs 23-0900-S40 No. 26 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council NOTE and FILE Item No. 26, Council file No. 25-0002- S3, on the Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Council agenda. PRESENTED BY: __________________________ JOHN LEE Councilmember, 12th District SECONDED BY: ___________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District February 25, 2025 CFs 25-0002-S3 ITEM NO. 39 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Cindi Witte v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV09168. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on February 20, 2020, at 222 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $180,000, plus applicable interest, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $180,000, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: SHK LC and Cindi Witte in the amount of $180,000, plus applicable interest. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-1513 ITEM NO. 40 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk near 1182 Crocker Street, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $190,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Carpenter & Zuckerman and Juana Ivett Busby Arango in the amount of $190,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-0613 ITEM NO. 41 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Joseph John McCann, Jr. v. De Coral Plaza, LLC, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV33691. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 11, 2020, on the sidewalk of Gorham Avenue behind 11756 San Vicente Boulevard.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $300,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Power Legal Group, PC and Joseph John McCann, Jr. in the amount of $300,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-1510 ITEM NO. 42 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Celeste Haydee Echeverria De Franco v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16029. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 7, 2021, on a sidewalk located at 5455 Bellingham Avenue, in Valley Village, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Gene J. Goldsman and Celeste Haydee Echeverria De Franco in the amount of $200,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-1392 ITEM NO. 43 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Shawn Hendizadeh v. City of L.A. Dept. of Building and Safety, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV40177. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on April 7, 2022, on an uneven sidewalk located at located at 221 North Figueroa Street, in the city of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $185,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Katherine Cohan, APLC and Shawn Hendizadeh in the amount of $185,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 25-0016 ITEM NO. 44 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Guadalupe Castrellon de Leon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV34413. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on July 30, 2020, on a sidewalk located at 13401 Saticoy Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Vahdat & Associates, Inc. and Guadalupe Castrellon De Leon in the amount of $250,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-1519 ITEM NO. 45 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Maria Estrada v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21022. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 28, 2022, at 3323 Jeffries Avenue, Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Lerner Law Firm, PC and Maria Estrada in the amount of $200,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-1518 ITEM NO. 46 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Efronia Manukyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV22473. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on August 15, 2018, at 5717 La Mirada Avenue, Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $550,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Dordick Law Corporation and Efronia Manukyan in the amount of $550,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 24-1517 ITEM NO. 47 2/25/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Jesse Reyes v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20728. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Downtown LA Law Group and Jesse Reyes in the amount of $1,500,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 18, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 2-25-25 CF 25-0100

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AGENDA LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 25, 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 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 NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District 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. Tuesday Telecommunication Relay Services - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 0 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" Tuesday by a - it will Councilmember. If an item is called "special" February 25, until be "held" 2025the - remainder of the items on the Council PAGE agenda1 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 Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 2 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 Tuesday, February 25, 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) 230900S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 3 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 Tuesday, February 25, 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) 230900S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of January 24, 2025) (2) 240900S72 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Compton Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on December 10, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on February 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 4 and will be publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join (2) 240900S72 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Compton Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on December 10, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on February 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 160 950 3038, Passcode: prop 218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on March 18, 2025.) (Continued from Council meeting of February 11, 2025) (3) 240900S73 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Central Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on December 10, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on February 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 160 950 3038, Passcode: prop 218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on March 18, 2025.) (Continued from Council meeting of February 11, 2025) (4) 230241S1 CD 6 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off site consumption at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. 2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite Tuesday - February consumption 25, 2025 at Super King- Market, located at 16107 West PAGE Victory5 Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. 2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption at Super King Market, located at 16107 West Victory Boulevard. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: B&V Enterprises Inc. Representative: Maria Impala, Art Rodriguez Associates TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 15, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 11, 2025) (5) 230065S1 CD 5 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off site consumption at Cali Market, located at 9601 and 9603 West Venice Boulevard. Applicant: Rajan Lohia / Gori Lohia Representative: Rajan Lohia / Gori Lohia TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 23, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 23, 2025) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 6 TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 23, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 23, 2025) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (6) 250006S50 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the feasibility and steps necessary to authorize the temporary reemployment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park, McOsker – Lee): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council in 15 days on: a. The feasibility and steps necessary to authorize the temporary reemployment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts, using lessons learned from the Northridge Earthquake. b. Possible funding sources for these positions, including, but not limited to, the use of Salaries AsNeeded accounts. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO and the Personnel Department to report to Council in 15 days on the use of Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs hiring programs as a source of streamlining hiring for these positions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (7) 250006S60 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant to provide temporary jobs for cleanup and humanitarian assistance. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 7 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (7) 250006S60 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant to provide temporary jobs for cleanup and humanitarian assistance. Recommendations for Council action; SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to: a. Accept up to $4.5 million 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant, listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to Council file No. 250006S60, including any EWDD Administrative Costs. b. Accept up to $4.5 million in funding for the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) LA County Fire Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance Grant (AAG), listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file, including any EWDD Administrative Costs. 2. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to: a. Reprogram the balance of the EDD Farmer John WIOA Dislocated Worker AAG funds and to include additional WorkSource Center (WSC) service providers listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file. b. Reprogram funding, up to the $250,000 Workforce Development Board threshold, for any Wildfire related grants to expedite funding to higher performing WSCs listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file, with a requirement to report to Council within sixty (60)days. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to execute contracts with the service providers as listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 8 Development Board threshold, for any Wildfire related grants to expedite funding to higher performing WSCs listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file, with a requirement to report to Council within sixty (60)days. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to execute contracts with the service providers as listed in Table 1 contained in the EWDD report dated January 29, 2025, attached to the Council file. 4. INSTRUCT the EWDD to provide quarterly reports relative to the outcomes of this funding, including but not limited to, the number of workers served broken down by type of assistance and employment. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD states that the recommended actions will have no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (8) 251200S2 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Dr. Thela Thatch to the Commission on Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Thela Thatch to the Commission on Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Carola Sanchez, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Thela Thatch currently resides in Council District 6. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 10; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION FEBRUARY 28, 2025) (9) 191470 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY Tuesday COMMITTEE - February REPORT25, and2025 - ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION PAGE 9 relative to amending Section 22.1223 of the Los Angeles Administrative Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION FEBRUARY 28, 2025) (9) 191470 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 22.1223 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish definitions and specify approaches for the Office of Race and Equity to advance and implement equity principles as core elements of the goals, objectives, and strategies of the City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 23, 2024, amending Section 22.1223 of the LAAC to establish definitions and specify approaches for the Office of Race and Equity to advance and implement equity principles as core elements of the goals, objectives, and strategies of the City of Los Angeles. 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 (10) 240500 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of Program Year 50 (202425) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrative Funds Recommendations for Council action. SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DIRECT the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to request technical assistance (TA) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how to maximize the use of program delivery funds and best practices on the use of CDBG administrative funds for each of the City departments that receives these funds. 2. DIRECT the Department of Aging (Aging), Economic Workforce Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 10 Development Department (EWDD), and Los Angeles Housing 1. DIRECT the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to request technical assistance (TA) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how to maximize the use of program delivery funds and best practices on the use of CDBG administrative funds for each of the City departments that receives these funds. 2. DIRECT the Department of Aging (Aging), Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to participate in the HUD TA efforts to ensure that administrative and program delivery costs are maximized based on best practices. 3. DIRECT the CIFD, Aging, EWDD, and LAHD to provide the required position details, including the classifications, salaries, full time equivalents for each specific CDBGfunded programs and/or activities to the CAO in preparation for the HUD TA. 4. DIRECT the CIFD to provide the information outlined in Recommendation No. 3 above for both its program implementation and Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan administrator role. 5. D I R E C T t h e C I F D , A g i n g , E W D D , a n d L A H D t o s u b m i t modifications to their Program Year 51 CDBG administrative funding requests that maximize program delivery to the extent allowable upon completion of the HUD TA engagement. 6. DIRECT the CAO to report back to the Mayor and the City Council with recommendations on any necessary reallocation of CDBG administrative funds and the optimal use of program delivery funds after the conclusion of the HUD TA engagement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report will have no General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for granteligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (11) 230461S1 CDs 1, 14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Greater Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 11 Lincoln Heights 20242033 (Property Based) Business Improvement Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for granteligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (11) 230461S1 CDs 1, 14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 (Property Based) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 3, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Greater Lincoln Heights 20242033 BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (12) 120071S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park (Property Based) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 12 intentions of the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID’s Management Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (13) 220587S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Tarzana Safari Walk (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 13, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Tarzana Safari Walk BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Tuesday - February Community Impact 25, 2025 Statement: - submitted None PAGE 13 assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (14) 220271S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Century City (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Century City BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Century City BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Century City BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (15) 141515S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Westwood (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Westwood BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated October 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 14 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Westwood (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Westwood BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated October 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westwood BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Westwood BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (16) 130705S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Melrose (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Melrose BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 25, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Melrose BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Melrose BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 15 Community Impact Statement: None submitted owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Melrose BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (17) 200020S1 CD 10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the West Adams 20212025 (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the West Adams 20212025 BID's 2025 FY, attached to the City Clerk report dated October 29, 2024, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the West Adams 20212025 BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the West Adams 20212025 BID’s 2025 FY, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (18) 141174S107 EXEMPTION and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating funds in CRA/LA Excess Non Housing Bond Proceeds from all CRA/LA Redevelopment Project Areas to cover budgeted Fiscal Year 202425 staffing costs; and determination that the allocation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for staffing costs does not constitute a project as defined by Section 15378(b) (4) (Creation of Government Funding Mechanisms or Other Government Fiscal Activities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 16 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL (18) 141174S107 EXEMPTION and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating funds in CRA/LA Excess Non Housing Bond Proceeds from all CRA/LA Redevelopment Project Areas to cover budgeted Fiscal Year 202425 staffing costs; and determination that the allocation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for staffing costs does not constitute a project as defined by Section 15378(b) (4) (Creation of Government Funding Mechanisms or Other Government Fiscal Activities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the allocation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds (EBP) for staffing costs does not constitute a project as defined by Section 15378(b)(4) (Creation of Government Funding Mechanisms or Other Government Fiscal Activities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the recommendations as stated in the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report dated December 18, 2024, attached to Council file No. 141175S107, to allocate up to $751,723 in CRA/LA EBP proceeds to cover staffing costs for the Economic and Workforce Development Department City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Attorney, and the Personnel Department to administer and manage the CRA/LA EBP program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The administrative costs are fully funding by the bond proceeds transferred from CRA/LA to the City [Council file No. (CF) 141174]. The EWDD also reports that the proposed allocatgion of CRA/LA EBP from EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers of approximately $88.4 million in pre2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (CF Nos. 141174, 141174S36, 141174S78) plus interest. Said transfers have been deposited with the Office of the Controller. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (19) 250139 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a notice or cease and desist letters to all Tobacco Retailer Permit holders as warning against selling mislabeled hemp products that contain trace amounts of THC. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield): Tuesday REQUEST the - February 25, 2025 City Attorney - to Council on the necessary PAGE to report 17 steps to issue a notice or cease and desist letters to all Tobacco Retailer Permit (19) 250139 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a notice or cease and desist letters to all Tobacco Retailer Permit holders as warning against selling mislabeled hemp products that contain trace amounts of THC. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield): REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council on the necessary steps to issue a notice or cease and desist letters to all Tobacco Retailer Permit holders that warns them against selling mislabeled hemp products that contain trace amounts of THC, and informs tobacco retailers that they are in violation of the conditions of the Tobacco Retailer's Permit if they continue to sell these products. 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. (20) 251200S3 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Kristal Romero to the House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (House LA COC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Kristal Romero to the House LA COC for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by Antonio Sanchez. Appointee currently resides in Council District One. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 8, Vacant = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MARCH 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MARCH 7, 2025) (21) 170090S28 CDs 6, 8, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE 14, 15 COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to extending the Proposition HHH (Prop Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 18 HHH) funding commitment for four Prop HHH Permanent Supportive Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MARCH 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MARCH 7, 2025) (21) 170090S28 CDs 6, 8, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE 14, 15 COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to extending the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) funding commitment for four Prop HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program projects and two Housing Challenge projects. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to extend the Prop HHH funding commitment for the six projects listed on Table 1 of the LAHD report contained in the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report dated February 7, 2025, attached to Council file No. 17 0090S28, for an additional year through August 1, 2026, subject to the projects applying for and receiving funding commitments from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and/or the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee no later than November 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (22) 250097 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Schedule “B” of Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.900.1, to update the classification listings, and increase the base wage salaries of certain non represented classifications, employed in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 7, 2025, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, amending Schedule “B” of LAAC Section 4.900.1, to update the classification listings, and increase the base wage salaries of nonrepresented classifications, employed in the LADWP, as follows: a. 4 percent effective July 1, 2024 Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 19 b. 2 percent effective December 30, 2024 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 7, 2025, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, amending Schedule “B” of LAAC Section 4.900.1, to update the classification listings, and increase the base wage salaries of nonrepresented classifications, employed in the LADWP, as follows: a. 4 percent effective July 1, 2024 b. 2 percent effective December 30, 2024 c. 4 percent effective June 30, 2025 d. 2 percent effective December 29, 2025 e. 4 percent effective June 29, 2026 f. 2 percent effective December 28, 2026 g. 2 percent effective June 28, 2027 h. 2 percent effective December 27, 2027 i. 0 percent effective July 3, 2028 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical or technical errors in said Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not be impacted. Any increase in salary costs for nonrepresented classifications will be absorbed within budgeted funds by the LADWP. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (23) 250059 CD 13 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 956 North Seward Street (936 962 North Seward Street and 949 959 North Hudson Avenue). Tuesday - February Recommendations for 25, 2025 - Council PAGE 20 action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: (23) 250059 CD 13 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 956 North Seward Street (936 962 North Seward Street and 949 959 North Hudson Avenue). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV2023 5533MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 11, 2024, to effectuate a Zone Change and Height District Change from MR11 and R31 to [T][Q]M12D, for the demolition of the existing approximately 40,000 square foot film storage building and its associated parking lot and truck rental business, and the construction of a sevenstory storage building consisting of 127,868 square feet of self storage and 39,510 square feet of temperaturecontrolled film and media storage, and 1,100 square feet of leasing uses; resulting in a total floor area of 168,478 square feet; the project will have a height of 75 feet and a floor area ratio of 3:1; the project proposes 47 automobile parking spaces provided onsite in a surfacelevel parking lot and 40 bicycle parking spaces would be provided onsite at ground level; development of the project would require the export of approximately 5,200 cubic yards of soil, the project proposes the removal of three parkway trees and seven trees onsite, none of the existing trees onsite are protected tree species, the project proposes a total of 47 trees (eight parkway and 35 onsite trees); for the property located at 956 North Seward Street (936 962 North Seward Street and 949 959 North Hudson Avenue), subject to Conditions of Approval. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 21 provided onsite in a surfacelevel parking lot and 40 bicycle parking spaces would be provided onsite at ground level; development of the project would require the export of approximately 5,200 cubic yards of soil, the project proposes the removal of three parkway trees and seven trees onsite, none of the existing trees onsite are protected tree species, the project proposes a total of 47 trees (eight parkway and 35 onsite trees); for the property located at 956 North Seward Street (936 962 North Seward Street and 949 959 North Hudson Avenue), subject to Conditions of Approval. 4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G: … the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition ... identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets … There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed. 5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: Baranof Holdings Land Development, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown LLP Case No. CPC20235532ZCHDCUSPRWDI Environmental No. ENV20235533MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 22 Case No. CPC20235532ZCHDCUSPRWDI Environmental No. ENV20235533MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE APRIL 14, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION APRIL 11, 2025) (24) 250061 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Section 8.231 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) in regards to the ability for the Council President to appoint members to the Innovation and Performance Commission from nominations submitted by the Chairs of the Budget and Finance, Personnel and Hiring, and the Government Efficiency, Innovation and Audits Committees. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez HarrisDawson): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending LAAC Section 8.231 to authorize the Council President to appoint members of the Innovation and Performance Commission from nominations submitted by the Chairs of the Budget and Finance, Personnel and Hiring, and the Government Efficiency, Innovation and Audits Committees. 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 (25) 250063 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to supporting the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zeroemission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky HarrisDawson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday RESOLVE to: - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 23 (25) 250063 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to supporting the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zeroemission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky HarrisDawson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to: a. Support the SCAQMD’s proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zeroemission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters. b. Actively collaborate with the SCAQMD to promote awareness, provide incentives, and assist residents in transitioning to zero emission technologies. 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 (26) 250002S3 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 246 (Bryan), which seeks to prohibit residential property owners in the County of Los Angeles from increasing rent beyond the rate charged on January 7, 2025, during the state of emergency and for a period of 12 months after its termination. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Soto Martinez, Jurado – Raman, Nazarian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 20252026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 246 (Bryan), which seeks to prohibit residential property owners in the County of Los Angeles from increasing rent beyond the rate charged on January 7, 2025, during the state of emergency and for a period of 12 months after its termination; and, URGE the California State Legislature and Governor to swiftly enact this critical legislation to protect Los Angeles County residents from rent gouging during the declared state of emergency. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 24 property owners in the County of Los Angeles from increasing rent beyond the rate charged on January 7, 2025, during the state of emergency and for a period of 12 months after its termination; and, URGE the California State Legislature and Governor to swiftly enact this critical legislation to protect Los Angeles County residents from rent gouging during the declared state of emergency. 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 (27) 250002S1 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on an expansion of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program’s annual incentive cap to $750 million. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Krekorian – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 20252026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for an expansion of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program’s annual incentive cap to $750 million. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (28) 250030 RESOLUTION (HARRISDAWSON BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating Tuesday - in February wildfires 25,within the City 2025 -the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, PAGEet25 seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating wildfires in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated Declaration of Local Emergency, which incorporated the declaration of emergency dated January 7, 2025, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 2. Resolve that because the local emergency, which began on January 7, 2025, continues to exist, there is a need to continue the state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 3. Instruct and request all appropriate City departments (including proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel, in accordance with LAAC Code Section 8.21 et seq., to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to respond to and abate the emergency and prevent further harm to the life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. 4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. 5. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and to support the emergency operations of the City and its departments (including its proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel (including mutual aid resources) in responding to the declared local emergency, the competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. 6. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the Tuesday - February purchases and 25, 2025 - contracts PAGEon made during the prior two week period 26 the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. 6. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the purchases and contracts made during the prior two week period on the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City’s interests. 7. Request all City departments and agencies who have the authority to investigate and/or enforce any/all forms of price gouging, fraud, and theft by deceit, as described in the California Penal Code, to do so to the fullest extent permissible under federal, state, and local law. 8. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. 9. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. (29) 241257 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON PADILLA) relative to amending the prior Council action of October 22, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 241257, to authorize a Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) service payback loan for the acquisition of four properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Hogar Propio project in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of October 22, 2024 relative to funding for the acquisition of four properties from the Caltrans for the Hogar Propio project in CD 14 (CF 241257), to revise Recommendation 3 as follows: 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft, Tuesday - February negotiate, 25, 2025 and execute loan- documents a service payback PAGE 27 loan, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and make any project in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of October 22, 2024 relative to funding for the acquisition of four properties from the Caltrans for the Hogar Propio project in CD 14 (CF 241257), to revise Recommendation 3 as follows: 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft, negotiate, and execute loan documents a service payback loan, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and make any technical corrections to the fund transfer instructions, as necessary, to effectuate the intent of this Motion. (Continued from Council meeting of February 7, 2025) (30) 180384S14 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for construction of the Haynes Street Greenway Project in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $125,000 from the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Municipal Program Special Fund No. 60W/50, Account No. 50YAEL (Haynes Street Greenway), to the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No. 100/40 as follows for construction of the Haynes Street Greenway Project: a. Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction): $70,000 b. Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials): $55,000 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and GSD to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. (31) 230136S2 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for various community beautification efforts in Council District Three (CD 3), to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservations Corps for the period beginning March 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 28 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,452,000 from the AB1290 (31) 230136S2 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for various community beautification efforts in Council District Three (CD 3), to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservations Corps for the period beginning March 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,452,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for various community beautification efforts in CD 3, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the period beginning March 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. (32) 254118S1 CD 5 RESOLUTION (YAROSLAVSKY PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District Five for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: Tuesday a. 2377 Midvale - February Avenue 25, 2025 - PicoMidvale Interim Housing Facility PAGE 29 Designated Facility Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: a. 2377 Midvale Avenue PicoMidvale Interim Housing Facility Designated Facility b. 1765 South La Cienega Boulevard VOA Interim Housing Facility Designated Facility c. 7341 Willoughby Avenue Poinsettia Recreation Center Public Park d. 1246 Glendon Avenue Westwood Branch Library Public Library e. 10853 Wellworth Avenue Westwood Gardens Park Public Park f. 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard Westwood Recreation Center Public Park g. 1411 South Sepulveda Boulevard The Bad News Bears Field Public Park 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at this locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. (33) 250171 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD YAROSLAVSKY) relative to a Personal Services Contract with E & E Consulting, LLC, for the provision of expert environmental, climate, and energy policy services to the Third Council District, for the term of March 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, with a notto exceed amount of $150,000. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the Personal Services Contract, attached to the Motion, with E & E Consulting, LLC for providing services to the Third Council District as set forth therein. 2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, Third District, to execute this contract on behalf of the City. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 30 Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the Personal Services Contract, attached to the Motion, with E & E Consulting, LLC for providing services to the Third Council District as set forth therein. 2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, Third District, to execute this contract on behalf of the City. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 20242025, and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. (34) 250174 MOTION (PARK BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for services in connection with the special recognition of Bulgarian National Liberation Day 2025 at City Hall on March 3, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition of Bulgarian National Liberation Day 2025 at City Hall on March 3, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. (35) 250177 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT JURADO) relative to funding for lost revenue from four parking spaces at Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Lot No. 625 that will be used by the Leimert Park Crenshaw Corridor Business Improvement District (BID) for the storage of tools and equipment for cleanliness services in the surrounding area. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $3,650 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 449400, for lost revenue from four parking spaces at LADOT Lot No. 625 that will be used by the Leimert Park Crenshaw Corridor BID for the storage of tools and equipment for Tuesday - February cleanliness 25,in2025 services the - surrounding area. PAGE 31 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $3,650 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 449400, for lost revenue from four parking spaces at LADOT Lot No. 625 that will be used by the Leimert Park Crenshaw Corridor BID for the storage of tools and equipment for cleanliness services in the surrounding area. 2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT 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. (36) 251000 MOTION (HARRISDAWSON BLUMENFIELD) relative to a regular meeting of the Council on Friday, February 28, 2025 to be held in the Van Nuys City Hall. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule No. 18, that the regular meeting of the Council on Friday, February 28, 2025 shall be held in the Van Nuys City Hall. (37) 211023S2 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD HERNANDEZ) relative to funding to continue the City's partnership with SHARE! to provide additional funding for housing related services. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $25,000 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services CD3) to General City Purposes Account No. 0703 (CD3). 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report on the feasibility of master leasing shared housing units to comply with the requirements of the Alliance Settlement Agreement, and on the use of the State's Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grant funding for such purposes. Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 32 Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services CD3) to General City Purposes Account No. 0703 (CD3). 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report on the feasibility of master leasing shared housing units to comply with the requirements of the Alliance Settlement Agreement, and on the use of the State's Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grant funding for such purposes. Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (38) 250068 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Flying Food Group, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 2:23cv9146. (The case arises from the plaintiff’s claims for declaratory and injunctive relief.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (39) 241513 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Cindi Witte v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV09168. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on February 20, 2020, at 222 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (40) 240613 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk near 1182 Crocker Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 33 (40) 240613 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk near 1182 Crocker Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (41) 241510 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joseph John McCann, Jr. v. De Coral Plaza, LLC, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV33691. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 11, 2020, on the sidewalk of Gorham Avenue behind 11756 San Vicente Boulevard.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (42) 241392 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Celeste Haydee Echeverria De Franco v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16029. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 7, 2021, on a sidewalk located at 5455 Bellingham Avenue, in Valley Village, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (43) 250016 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Shawn Hendizadeh v. City of L.A. Dept. of Building and Safety, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV40177. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on April 7, 2022, on an uneven sidewalk located at located at 221 North Figueroa Street, in the city of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (44) 241519 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Guadalupe Castrellon de Leon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV34413. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on July 30, 2020, on a sidewalk located Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 34 at 13401 Saticoy Avenue, in Los Angeles.) Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (44) 241519 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Guadalupe Castrellon de Leon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV34413. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on July 30, 2020, on a sidewalk located at 13401 Saticoy Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (45) 241518 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maria Estrada v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21022. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 28, 2022, at 3323 Jeffries Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (46) 241517 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Efronia Manukyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV22473. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on August 15, 2018, at 5717 La Mirada Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) (47) 250100 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jesse Reyes v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20728. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adjourning Motions Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 35 the case entitled Jesse Reyes v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20728. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 000000). Tuesday - February 25, 2025 - PAGE 36