City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, April 29, 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: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 25-0286 CD 14 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Sakura Market, located at 2632 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90033 Applicant: Pranesh Barua Representative: Alex Woo - Genesis Consulting Inc. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 16, 2025 Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 1  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 13, 2025) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Adopted to Continue Item to May 13, 2025 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (4) (2) 21-0214 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - RAMAN) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $26,300,000, to finance the new construction of the 78-unit multifamily housing development known as 619 Westlake Apartments (Project) located at 619, 624, 627 and 629 South Westlake Avenue in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on March 11, 2025, attached to the Motion that is attached to the Council file, for the Project. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,300,000 for the construction of the 78-unit multifamily housing Project located at 619, 624, 627 and 629 South Westlake Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90057 in CD 1. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 2  Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (3) 25-0006-S28 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to current maps of all undergrounded and aboveground utilities in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and the feasibility and implementation of a tiered system for undergrounding powerlines. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky, Blumenfield): 1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report to Council with a current map of all undergrounded and aboveground utilities in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. 2. REQUEST the LADWP, with the assistance of any needed department or government agency, to report to Council on the feasibility and implementation of a tiered system for undergrounding powerlines. The report should also include the following information: a. Criteria for prioritizing areas for undergrounding, including risk factors like, but not limited to, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, High Wind Areas, and proximities to Generating Stations. b. A detailed cost analysis, including projected costs for different tiers, potential funding options, and the impact on utility rates and customers. c. Strategies for community input and stakeholder engagement processes. d. Community benefits, such as weed abatement, brush clearance, park space and walking trails, for areas where above-ground utilities are found infeasible for undergrounding. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 3  Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council North Westwood Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council (Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (4) 25-0006-S34 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to a requesting the State of California to provide temporary financial assistance to address the unforeseen expenditure of resources from the Pacific Palisades Fire to ensure that essential services continue to be provided to the residents of the City, with the State being paid back upon reimbursement by the Federal Government. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park – Harris-Dawson, Nazarian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to request the State of California to provide temporary financial assistance to address the unforeseen expenditure of resources from the Pacific Palisades Fire to ensure that essential services continue to be provided to the residents of the City, with the State being paid back upon reimbursement by the Federal Government. 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: Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 4  North Westwood Neighborhood Counicil Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (5) 25-0006-S71 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to acceptance of a $40,000 monetary donation from the Los Angeles Chargers to assist with the disaster relief and emergency response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the acceptance of a $40,000 monetary donation from the Los Angeles Chargers to assist with the disaster relief and emergency response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. 2. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund No. 859. 3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. This donation will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and used to support the Department of Animal Services’ disaster relief and emergency response efforts for the animals impacted by the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 5  Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (6) 25-0006-S73 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to acceptance of a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities for natural disaster emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the acceptance of a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities for natural disaster emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event; and, THANK the donor for this generous grant. 2. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund No. 859. 3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds restricted for the designated purpose for natural disaster emergency relief efforts. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the PetSmart Charities grant for disaster relief and emergency response activities for animals impacted by the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (7) 25-0180 CD 4 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 6  amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to remove references to the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, revise the structure of the Board of Zoo Commissioners, and make other technical changes. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 1, 2025, amending Divisions 8 and 22 of the LAAC to remove references to the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, revise the structure of the Board of Zoo Commissioners, remove references to the Zoo Capital Program Oversight Committee and associated exhausted funding sources, and make other technical changes. 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (8) 25-0289 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an enabling Ordinance to authorize the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and policies on debt collection and financial assistance activities from hospitals operating in the City in a manner consistent with its actions in the County of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – Padilla): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an enabling ordinance incorporating the Los Angeles County Code, Sections 11.02.085 through 11.41.045, Ordinance entitled "Addressing Medical Debt Through Data Collection," as amended by Los Angeles County Ordinance 2024-0048, to authorize the Los Angeles County Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 7  Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and policies on debt collection and financial assistance activities from hospitals operating in the City in a manner consistent with its actions in the County of Los Angeles. 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (9) 25-0326 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTIONS relative to the extension of expiration dates for the existing Letter of Credit (LOC) facilities supporting the payment of Commercial Paper (CP) notes under the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) lease revenue CP note program, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the Authorizing RESOLUTION, Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 24, 2025, attached to the Council file, which authorizes and approves the negotiation and execution of certain agreements and amendments in connection with the extension of the expiration dates of the existing LOC facilities supporting the payment of commercial paper notes in the aggregate principal amount of $425 million under the MICLA Lease Revenue CP Note Program, and other documents and actions in connection with such extensions and such CP Note Program. 2. ADOPT the Authorizing RESOLUTION, Attachment B of said CAO report, which authorizes and approves the negotiation and execution of certain agreements and amendments in connection with the extension of the expiration date of the existing LOC facility supporting the payment of commercial Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 8  paper notes in the aggregate principal amount of $100 million under the MICLA Lease Revenue CP Note Program (Los Angeles Convention Center), and other documents and actions in connection with such extension and such CP Note Program. 3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in said CAO report to implement the City Council and Mayor intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund from the approval of the proposed recommendations as the 2024-25 Adopted Budget includes sufficient appropriations within the Capital Finance Administration Fund for costs associated with supporting the CP Programs, including, but not limited to, LOC fees, interest costs, CP dealer fees, and rating agency fees. Annual budget appropriations for the CP Programs will continue to be subject to City Council and Mayor approval. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that all ongoing fees related to the CP Programs are paid with ongoing revenues. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that, in accordance with the City’s Financial Policies, Debt Management Section, the maximum debt service payable in any given year may not exceed six percent of General Fund Revenues for non-voter approved debt. The proposed CP Programs will not cause debt service to exceed this limit as commercial paper is short-term debt and interest costs and LOC costs associated with supporting the CP Programs are included in the 2024- 25 Adopted Budget, Capital Finance Administration Fund. Sufficient appropriations within the Capital Finance Administration Fund for costs associated with supporting the CP Programs over the term of the LOC facilities will be requested to be budgeted as part of the annual budget adoption process. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 9  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (10) 25-0253 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer of funds from the Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund No. 336 to the City’s Reserve Fund. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department and the City Treasurer to process the sum of $1,351,401.00 from the Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund No. 336. 2. REQUEST the Controller to transfer all identified eligible monies to the City’s Reserve Fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (11) 25-0262 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Syntax Builders, Inc., for the project located at 18455 South Figueroa Street, Gardena, California 90248. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE Refund Claim No. 172252 in the amount of $81,252.32 to Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 10  Syntax Builders, Inc. under Building Permit No. 22016-10000-20415 for the project located at 18455 South Figueroa Street, Gardena, California 90248. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of the report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (12) 24-1044 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed lease in connection with three remnant parcels under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass [Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 5168-012-900, 901 and 909]. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de León – Blumenfield): 1. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), with the assistance of the Department of General Services and City Attorney, to negotiate a lease agreement with the owner of the property located at 2426 Washington Boulevard for the City-owned remnant parcels under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass, APNs 5168-012-900, 901, and 909; with said lease to include all or a portion of these remnant parcels as determined by the BOE, and should include the following: a. Any access to the site required by the City. b. A provision to capture back rent for the previous use of these properties by the adjacent property owner without an agreement. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 11  2. AMEND, upon execution of the lease detailed above in Recommendation No. 1, that the Council action of February 22, 2022 relative to the vacation of the alley southerly of Washington Boulevard from the alley easterly of Santa Fe Avenue to its easterly terminus (Council file No. 21-0345; VAC- E1401392), to delete Condition 6(b) of the October 22, 2021 BOE report, attached to the Council file. 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. (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (Continued from Council meeting of April 22, 2025) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 12A (Jurado – Hernandez) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:(0); Absent: Nazarian (1) (13) 21-1375-S1 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Accelerator Program; and a proposed amendment to the contract between ONEgeneration and the City for rental assistance payment processing and other services; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE AND FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated January 30, 2025, contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 11, 2025, Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 12  attached to Council file No. 21-1375-S1. 2. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and REQUEST ONEgeneration, to report to Council in 30 days on the ADU Accelerator Program, including program outcomes, the status of the existing ADU Program tenant households, and program savings if tenants are eligible for the Section 8 Program. 3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to Council in 30 days with recommendations to amend the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Expenditure Plan to increase funding to the ADU Accelerator Program, to ensure older adults have opportunities to access affordable housing units. 4. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to amend and reinstate City Contract No. C-139995 and/or execute a sole source contract with ONEgeneration and/or issue a Request for Proposals, to increase the contract by $400,000 to expand the scope of the ADU Accelerator Program to allow the program to continue beyond the remaining 10 households under the original contract for housing navigation and homelessness preventions services, and extend the contract term by two years through February 28, 2027. 5. REQUEST the Controller to transfer $400,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617, Additional Homeless Services – Council District Three, to LAHD Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43, Account No. 43VB50, to continue the ADU Accelerator Program. 6. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to assist in effectuating the intent of the Motion (Blumenfield – Hernandez), attached to Council file No. 21-1375-S1, to enable the ADU Accelerator Program to continue providing valuable housing navigation and placement to affordable housing for seniors experiencing homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness. 7. AUTHORIZE the continuation of the Los Angeles ADU Accelerator Program for up to two years, subject to the approval of the Mayor. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 13  8. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to retroactively reinstate and amend Contract No. C-139995 with ONEgeneration to increase the maximum compensation amount by $988,800 from $2,965,487 to $3,001,687, and extend the term by two years through February 28, 2027, to provide tenant subsidies and fees for the ADU Accelerator Program, in substantial conformance with the draft amendment, contained as Attachment 1 in the CAO report dated March 11, 2025, attached to the Council file, subject to the contractor’s performance, approval of the City Attorney as to form, and approval of the Mayor. 9. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to seek an exemption for one Senior Project Coordinator to oversee the ADU Accelerator Program pilot, in accordance with Los Angeles City Charter Section 1001(d)(4), based on the position being grant-funded for a term of no more than two years, which may be extended for one additional year, for a maximum exemption period of three years. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that funding for the proposed contract amendment is available within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Fund. There is no General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The LAHD reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time expenditures will be supported by one-time revenues. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 23, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 23, 2025) Adopted Item Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 14  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (14) 23-0330 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Grant from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) PIP to fund the City’s Micro Operational Reserve Replenishment Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated December 23, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23-0030. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to accept the HCD’s 2023 PIP Grant. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to approve the grant criteria outlined in the revised LAHD report dated March 5, 2025, attached to Council file No. 23-0330, for the City’s Micro Operational Reserve Replenishment Pilot Program. 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to obligate and expend the PIP Grant funds for the purposes as indicated in the revised LAHD report dated March 5, 2025, attached to the Council file. 5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, to negotiate and execute the grant agreements with PATH Ventures for the purpose of paying the accrued property management and property operational expenses, as well as costs to get vacant units ready for occupancy, as detailed in the revised LAHD report dated March 5, 2025, attached to the Council file. The grant agreement will include a 55-year Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 15  regulatory agreement to memorialize the affordability covenants as required by the HCD. 6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, to negotiate and execute the grant agreements with the legal owners of the projects deemed eligible for the PIP Grant funds pursuant to the Micro Operational Replenishment Reserve Pilot Program. The grant agreement will include a 55-year regulatory agreement to memorialize the affordability covenants as required by the HCD. 7. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to report to Council with the recommendations regarding the selection of qualified projects. 8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Record a grant receivable in the amount of $4,900,000 within the LAHD Small Grants and Awards Fund No. 49N. b. Establish a new Account No. 43AD42 entitled “PIP Grant – Skid Row” and appropriate $3,427,552 within Fund No. 49N/43. c. Establish a new Account No. 43AD43 entitled “PIP Grant – Micro Operational Replenishment Reserve Pilot Program” and appropriate $1,472,448 within Fund No. 49N/43. d. Expend Funds from the above accounts upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. e. Obligate and disburse funding in the amount of $3,427,552 from Account No. 49N/43AD42 to Path Ventures upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 16  f. Obligate and disburse funding in the amount of $1,472,448 from Account No. 49N/43AD43 for the internal Operational Replenishment Reserve Pilot Program to selected affordable housing project owners, or its designees, upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. g. Establish a new Account No. 43A49N - LAHD Small Grants & Awards, within Fund No. 59T - City of Los Angeles Housing Impact Trust Fund, and transfer up to $3,675,000 in cash to Fund No. 49N - LAHD Small Grants and Award Fund. h. Establish a new Account No. 43A59T - City of Los Angeles Housing Impact Trust Fund within Fund No. 49N - LAHD Small Grants and Award Fund, and transfer up to $3,675,000 in cash to Fund No. 59T - City of Los Angeles Housing Impact Trust Fund upon receipt of the PIP Grant funds reimbursement. 9. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. On the other hand, a denial by Council to allocate a portion of the PIP Grant for the four troubled former Skid Row Housing Trust assets currently held by PATH Ventures could result in property foreclosure and the establishment of a new receivership at a substantial cost to the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 17  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (15) 24-0701 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to rescinding the April 3, 2024 action that erroneously deemed approved a cell tower application for the property located at 1731 West Colorado Boulevard; and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (de León - Rodriguez): NOTE and FILE Motion (de León - Rodriguez), attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (Continued from Council meeting of April 22, 2025) Question Whether to Substitute Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Adopted Substitute Motion 15B (Jurado – Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (16) 16-1104-S3 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adopting changes to the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council, Nos. 7 and 63. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 18  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris- Dawson, et al. – Price, et al.): ADOPT, pursuant to Council Rule No. 77, the following changes to the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council: a. Add the following to the end of Council Rule No. 7: Prohibition on Use of N-word and C-word Epithets A public speaker may not use the N-word or C-word, or any variation of either of these words, in a Council or Committee meeting. To avoid ambiguity, the N-word is spelled "n" followed by "i" followed by "g" followed by "g" followed by "e" followed by "r." The C-word is spelled "c" followed by "u" followed by "n" followed by "t." Examples of variations of these epithets include, but are not limited to, the words' plural forms and words created by adding "-ish," "-y," "-ly" or "-ing" to create related adjectives, adverbs, verbs, or gerundives. Public speakers are prohibited from using the N-word and C-word and their variations even though the speakers would use the words to express a non- offensive, non-vulgar viewpoint. The first time a public speaker in a Council or Committee meeting uses the N-word or C-word, or its variation, the staffing City Attorney or presiding officer shall issue a warning to the public speaker that the word and its variations are proscribed and may not be used again in any Council or Committee meeting. If the speaker who received the warning uses the word or its variation again in that or any future Council or Committee meeting, the presiding officer shall re- issue the order, note that the officer's need to stop the meeting to re-issue the order has actually disrupted the meeting, and cut off the speaker's time to speak for the remainder of that meeting. The disruptive speaker is additionally subject to possible removal and exclusion as other provided in this Rule. b. Add the following to the end of Council Rule No. 63: Prohibition on Use of N-word and C-word Epithets Public speakers in Committee are subject to the same rules regarding the N-word and C-word as provided in Council Rule No. 7. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 19  [The Council may recess to Closed Session to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter based on a significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3). (One potential case.)] (Pursuant to Council Rule 77, an affirmative vote of two- thirds of all members of the Council shall be necessary to amend these Rules. Each proposed amendment shall be presented to the Council and then laid over one week before it can be adopted.) 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 Against: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Council discussed the matter in Closed Session and instructed legal counsel with respect to subject litigation; and, referred the matter to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee for further consideration, in Open Session. Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Nazarian (2) (17) 25-0348 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Article 4, Sections 23.67 through 23.67.6 to Division 23, Chapter 3 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to formally establish a Los Angeles Harbor Department Port Police Reserve Corps. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 20  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE BOHC Resolution No. 25-10489 for the proposed Ordinance which would amend the LAAC to formally establish a Los Angeles Harbor Department Port Police Reserve Corps. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 5, 2025, adding Article 4, Sections 23.67 through 23 67.6 to Division 23, Chapter 3 of the LAAC to formally establish the Los Angeles Harbor Department Port Police Reserve Corps. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the Ordinance to amend the LAAC to establish a Harbor Department Port Police Reserve Corps will result in initial costs to the Harbor Department of $119,950, or $23,990 each, to provide the necessary uniforms and equipment for five volunteer officers. Each of the five officers would be eligible to receive a $25 per pay period stipend from the Harbor Department for uniform cleaning and equipment maintenance, for an annual total cost of $16,250. In addition, each officer is eligible to receive one uniform replacement annually, on an as-needed basis, with an estimated cost to the Harbor Department of $510 each. The total annual cost to the Harbor Department is estimated to be $18,800 for five officers. Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and future years will be requested from Account No. 561025 – Events and Miscellaneous Equipment Rental, through the annual budget adoption process, subject to Board approval. The recommended actions comply with the Harbor Department’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee Report; Ordinance held over to May 6, 2025 for second consideration Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado (2); Absent: (0) Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 21  (18) 25-0181 CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 3 in the Reseda Area of Council District Four. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 22  Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. The establishment of PPD No. 3, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. b. The block of Garden Grove Avenue between Cantara Street to Roscoe Boulevard allows long-term parking for the nearby hospital, causing adverse parking impacts on the block, from which residents deserve immediate relief. 2. RESOLVE to establish the boundaries of PPD No. 3, pursuant to the City Council’s November 6, 2018, “Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts”, which currently includes both sides of the following blocks (unless otherwise noted): a. Darby Avenue between Lorne Street and Cantara Street b. Darby Place between Lorne Street and Cantara Street c. Etiwanda Avenue between Lorne Street and Roscoe Boulevard d. Nestle Avenue between dead end north of Cantara Street and Lorne Street e. Wynne Avenue between dead end north of Cantara Street and Nestle Avenue f. Cantara Street between Darby Avenue and Garden Grove Avenue g. Garden Grove Avenue between dead end north of Cantara Street and Cantara Street Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 23  h. Lorne Street between dead end west of Darby Avenue and Nestle Avenue i. South side of Roscoe Boulevard between Etiwanda Avenue and Garden Grove Avenue 3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 3: a. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; MONDAY THRU FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 3 PERMITS EXEMPT b. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 3 PERMITS EXEMPT c. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 3 PERMITS EXEMPT d. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 3 PERMITS EXEMPT e. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 3 PERMITS EXEMPT 4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 3, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58. 5. DIRECT the LADOT to: a. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions in the residential area enumerated in Recommendation No. 2, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 24  b. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on the street segments requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth in Recommendation No. 3. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Transportation Commissioners reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 3. Violations of the posted restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (19) 25-0206 CD 15 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of a Green Curb Zone with 15-minute parking, between the two property driveways located at 25904 South Western Avenue, pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22506, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Park): 1. ADOPT the RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22506, requesting authorization for the City to install a Green Curb Zone with 15- minute parking at 25904 South Western Avenue. 2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon authorization from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and approval and receipt of the necessary permit, to install a Green Curb Zone with 15-minute parking, between the two property driveways located at 25904 South Western Avenue. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 25  3. DIRECT the LADOT, in consultation with the City Attorney, to amend the January 2005 Maintenance Agreement between the City and Caltrans to designate the maintenance responsibilities of the new Green Curb Zone. 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (20) 24-1222 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifying traffic signal timing citywide to operate with dwell recall, Transit Signal Priority, or preemption along at-grade rail lines, Bus Rapid Transit lines, and full-time and part-time transit lanes, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman, et al. – Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to: a. Report to Council, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), within 60 days, with guidelines establishing dwell recall for signals along at- grade rail lines and Bus Rapid Transit lines. b. Report to Council, within 120 days, with a draft policy and implementation plan and timeline to modify signal timing citywide to operate traffic signals with dwell recall, Transit Signal Priority, or preemption along at-grade rail lines, Bus Rapid Transit lines, full-time transit lanes, and part-time transit lanes, Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 26  with the goal of reducing signal delay to transit vehicles and reducing transit end-to-end travel times to the greatest extent possible. The timeline should identify changes that can be made without new equipment (such as implementing dwell recall) to be implemented as soon as possible, followed by changes requiring equipment and larger capital costs, such as improvements to Transit Signal Priority and preemption. The report should also include a draft policy and implementation plan to provide automatic pedestrian and cyclist phasing for adjacent crosswalks, bike lanes, and bike paths that run parallel to the direction of trains or buses in a separate lane or guideway. c. Report to Council, within 180 days, with a “Transit First Policy” that incorporates the above guidelines and policies and guides all future design or modification of traffic signals citywide, with the adopted goal of reducing signal delay to transit vehicles and reducing transit end-to-end travel times as much as possible above all other considerations, excepting safety. The Transit First Policy would also guide the LADOT to work with Metro to upgrade to the type of signal prioritization or preemption that best meets the travel time goals of the policy. The policy should include a provision that deviations from these goals must be justified based on specific findings, on a case-by-case basis. d. Study how the impacts of the above policies proposed in this Motion (Raman, et al. – Harris-Dawson) affect speeds and timetables for transit services, and report this information to Council within one year of adoption of the policies proposed in said Motion, attached to the Council file. 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: Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council North Westwood Neighborhood Council Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 27  Reseda Neighborhood Council Del Rey Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council Mid City West Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (21) 25-0008-S2 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Kentwood Avenue from West 80th Place to Manchester Avenue, Glasgow Place from 102nd Street to 104th Street, Grand View Boulevard from Palms Boulevard to Charnock Road, and Federal Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Rochester Avenue. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the recommendations of Resolution (Park - Lee): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: a. Kentwood Avenue from West 80th Place to Manchester Avenue b. Glasgow Place from 102nd Street to 104th Street c. Grand View Boulevard from Palms Boulevard to Charnock Road d. Federal Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Rochester Avenue. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 28  2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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 Motion (Hutt – Lee) to adopt the Transportation Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (4); Absent: (0) (22) 25-0008-S3 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along both sides of Guthrie Avenue between Venice Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, the recommendations of Resolution (Hutt - Nazarian): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Guthrie Avenue between Venice Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 29  2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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 Motion (Hutt – Lee) to adopt the Transportation Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Soto-Mart​ínez (3); Absent: (0) (23) 25-0008-S4 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along both sides of Sawyer Street from South Holt Avenue to South Wooster Street. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, the recommendations of Resolution (Hutt - Padilla): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Sawyer Street from South Holt Avenue to South Wooster Street. 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 30  “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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 Motion (Hutt – Lee) to adopt the Transportation Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Soto-Mart​ínez (3); Absent: (0) (24) 25-0006-S23 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to City- owned infrastructure impacted by the January 2025 wildfires. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the following reports attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S23: a. Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated March 7, 2025 b. Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) report dated March 18, 2025 c. Bureau of Street Services (BSS) report dated March 19, 2025 d. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report dated March 24, 2025 Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 31  e. Los Angeles Department of Transportation report dated April 8, 2025 f. Department of General Services (GSD) report dated April 14, 2025 g. Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) report dated April 17, 2025 h. Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) report dated April 18, 2025 2. INSTRUCT the BOE, BSL, the BSS, BOS, RAP, and GSD; and, REQUEST the LADWP, in coordination with the Emergency Management Department, to provide the following information in quarterly reports requested in Council file No. 25-0006-S8, Motion (Park, Lee – Rodriguez): a. Progress in resolving street closures in the Pacific Palisades. b. Progress on the Palisades Recreation Center reconstruction and library replacement, including the development of cost estimates. c. Progress toward removal and pruning of affected trees and debris clearance on parkways and landscaped median islands. d. Further assessment of our long-term recovery needs. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 32  Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 24A (Park – Lee) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian (1) (25) 25-0081 CD 6 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit license agreement with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, doing business as Sycamores (Sycamores), for the use of the City-owned space located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite E, to provide homelessness related services for the Mayor’s Crisis and Incident Response through the Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE) Program. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract: a. Sycamores has been awarded the CIRCLE Program service contract through the Mayor’s Office and is uniquely positioned to implement and manage program operations at the City-owned facility at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, with said location to serve as the primary dispatch center for outreach coordination and service delivery to individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring an efficient and immediate response to community needs. b. Given Sycamores’ expertise in behavioral health services, crisis intervention, and street-based outreach, as well as its alignment with the Mayor’s initiative, it is the most qualified and capable entity to operate from this facility, maximizing program effectiveness and community impact. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Sycamores for the retail space located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite E, Van Nuys, Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 33  California 91401, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the April 7, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost license agreement. Sycamores is responsible for utilities, janitorial services, maintenance, repairs, tenant improvements, and security costs for the licensed area. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (26) 25-0359 CD 11 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed lease agreement with the Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) to provide banking services at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Ahmanson Recruit Training Center located at 5651 West Manchester Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract: a. The LAPFCU has a long-standing history of providing comprehensive financial banking services exclusively for LAPD employees, ensuring secure, accessible, and specialized financial support tailored to their unique needs. b. Given its strategic location within the LAPD Ahmanson Recruit Training Center, LAPFCU offers unparalleled convenience, familiarity, and trust, making it the most suitable provider for these essential services without Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 34  disruption or inefficiency. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease with the LAPFCU located at 5651 West Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, California 90045, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the April 4, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that the rent receivables in the amount of $42,209 will be deposited into GSD’s Revenue Source Code 4931, Lease and Rental of City Properties in Fiscal Year 2025- 26, which includes two months of rent abatement. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27, annual rent of approximately $51,605 will be generated from this lease, subject to a three percent escalation. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 3, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 3, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (27) 23-1307 CD 14 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to assign approximately 112 additional seats (work stations) within the City controlled co-working space at 444 South Flower Street operated by LA 444 South Flower St., LLC (Industrious LA) to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) for staff use. Recommendations for Council action: Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 35  1. Authorize the assignment of approximately 112 additional seats (workstations) to the LAHD within the City-controlled space at 444 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California 90071. 2. Authorize the General Manager, Department of General Services, to reallocate assigned seats within the City Controlled space at 444 South Flower Street to meet the various needs of the occupying City departments. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no General Fund impact. Funding for this purpose is authorized as part of the 2024-25 Citywide Leasing Account budget. Additional work stations for the LAHD will be funded through LAHD’s various special funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (28) 25-0379 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit lease with the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) for use of the City-owned parking lot located at the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez – Padilla): 1. DIRECT the Department of General Services to issue a revocable permit to the LA Phil for the use of the City-owned parking lot located at the Sylmar/ San Fernando Metrolink station as part of LA Phil’s shuttle service during the 2025 Hollywood Bowl Season. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 36  2. FIND, pursuant to Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract, inasmuch as the LA Phil and its free shuttle service are unique and competitive bidding for this lease would be impractical. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed an analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (29) 25-0036 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera equipment, extended warranty service, and hardware installation for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Los Angeles Division, valued at $114,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $114,000 to the LAPD from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for ALPR camera equipment, extended warranty service, and hardware installation for the benefit of the LAPD West Los Angeles Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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 Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 37  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Soto- Mart​ínez (3); Absent: (0) (30) 21-0643-S1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the allocation of $8,782,000 from the Development Services Trust Fund (DSTF) for the continuation of consultant services for the BuildLA Project; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE, pursuant to Section 5.321(l) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, the allocation of $8,782,000 from the DSTF for the BuildLA Project. 2. REQUEST the Controller to: i. Appropriate $4,750,000 from available balances in the DSTF (Fund 58V) to a new appropriation account, BuildLA IT Project - Year 4, for consultant services, and transfer $4,750,000 therefrom to the Engineering Special Services Trust Fund No. 682/50, Account Number TBD entitled BuildLA IT Project - Year 4. ii. Appropriate $4,032,000 from available balances in Fund 58V to new appropriation accounts within Fund 58V, in the amounts reflected in the table under Recommendation No. 2.ii of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 25, 2025, attached to the Council file. iii. Transfer $4,032,000 from the various accounts noted in the table under Recommendation No. 2.ii of said CAO report, to various funds and accounts reflected in the table under Recommendation No. 2.iii of said CAO report. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to make technical corrections as necessary to instructions included in said CAO report, to implement the Mayor and Council intent, subject to Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 38  the approval of the CAO. 4. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Bureau of Contract Administration, Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Sanitation, Office of Accounting, Department of City Planning, Los Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide proof of DSTF expenditures to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety after each invoice is processed. 5. DIRECT the BOE to continue to provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council on the work performed and costs expended by the consultant on the BuildLA Project for the duration of the project. 6. NOTE and FILE the December 3, 2024 BuildLA Project Annual Report and Funding Request, attached to said CAO report. 7. INSTRUCT the CAO and BOE to report back in 30 days on the following: a. An assessment of the metrics being used to evaluate Build LA’s success across each department. b. An explanation of how it will create more concurrent versus sequential. c. Expected time of completion. d. A briefing on Build LA, of what it does and what it doesn’t do. e. What are the dispute resolution procedures/processes and how are they effectuated to prevent ambiguity? Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 39  Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the BuildLA Project is fully supported by the Development Services Trust Fund and there is no impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed work will be supported by special funds, which are supported by dedicated funding sources, and spending is to be limited to the mandates of the funding source. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Yaroslavsky (1) (31) 22-0110 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of the 2021 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Grant Award period extension. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to accept the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s approval of a no- cost extension for the 2021 ICAC Task Force Program, extending the award period from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 40  Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendatins within the report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will allow for the expenditure of the 2021 ICAC Task Force Grant award totaling $3,188,999 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States Department of Justice. No matching funds are required for this grant. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of this matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: Hernandez (1); Absent: (0) (32) 25-0015 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of the 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Grant. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award for the FY 2024 ICAC Task Force Program in the amount of $1,128,647 for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States Department of Justice. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 41  b. Negotiate and execute the grant award agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form. c. Negotiate and execute either new agreements or amend any existing agreements with affiliate task force agencies, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to: a. Spend up to the total grant amount of $1,128,647 in accordance with the grant award agreement. b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70. c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. ​ 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: ​ a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $1,128,647 to an appropriation account to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2024 ICAC Task Force Program grant funds. b. Increase appropriations for the 2024 ICAC Task Force Program as needed, account numbers and amount numbers as follows: From: Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined (TBD), 2024 ICAC Tak Force Program; Amount: $230,537 To: Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001090, Civilian Overtime; Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 42  Amount: $11,100 Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime; Amount: $200,000 Fund No. 339/70; Account No. TBD, Related Costs; Amount: $19,437 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place the following action relative to the 2024 ICAC Task Force Program on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2025, or the first meeting day thereafter: Authorize the Controller to transfer appropriations from Fund No. 339/70, Account Number TBD, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: From: Fund No. 339/70; Account No. TBD, 2024 ICAC Task Force Program; Amount: $100,086 To: Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001090, Civilian Overtime; Amount: $11,100 Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn; Amount: $80,800 Fund No. 339/70; Account No. TBD, Related Costs: Amount: $8,186 Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will allow for the expenditure of the 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program grant award totaling $1,128,647 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United States Department of Justice. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 43  (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of this matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ ínez (2); Absent: (0) (33) 24-1502 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of the 2024 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grant – Law Enforcement Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award in the amount of $64,307 from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the 2024 OHMVR Grant – Law Enforcement Program, for the period of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025. b. Negotiate and execute the Project Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70. b. Spend up to the total grant amount of $64,307 in accordance with the grant award agreement. c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 44  Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: ​ a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $64,307 to an appropriation account to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2024 OHMVR grant funds. b. Increase appropriations as needed for the 2024 OHMVR Grant - Law Enforcement Program from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn; Amount: $55,561.95 Account No. TBD, Related Costs; Amount: $5,245.05 Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will provide $64,307 in funding to the Los Angeles Police Department for the 2024 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Grant – Law Enforcement Program. The grant requires a 25-percent match that will be fulfilled through expense and salary expenditures within the Department’s Off-Road Unit (ORU). Funding for the Program’s two Police Sergeant Is and 17 Police Officer IIs is provided in the Department’s 2024-25 Budget and there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of this matter) Adopted Item Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 45  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ ínez (2); Absent: (0) (34) 24-1502-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of the 2024 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grant – Education and Safety Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award of $199,972 from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the 2024 OHMVR Grant – Education and Safety Program for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. b. Amend the existing Memorandum of Agreement with the LAPD Devonshire Police Activity League Supporters (PALS) for the LAPD to operate the Off-Highway Vehicle for Mentoring Education (OHV4ME) youth program using minibikes as a motivational tool and supplementing insurance expense according to the grant’s budget, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. c. Negotiate and execute the Project Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70. b. Spend up to the total grant amount of $199,972 in accordance with the grant award agreement. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 46  c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: ​ a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $199,972 to an appropriation account to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2024 OHMVR Grant – Education and Safety Program funds. b. Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn; Amount: $91,374.27 Account No. TBD, Related Costs; Amount: $8,625.73. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place the following action relative to the 2024 OHMVR Grant – Education and Safety Program, on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2025, or the first meeting day thereafter: Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn; Amount: $78,485.01 Account No. TBD, Related Costs; Amount: $7,408.99 Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will provide $199,972 in funding to the LAPD for the 2024 OHMVR Grant – Education and Safety Program. The grant requires a 26-percent match that will be fulfilled through the equivalent salary and safety equipment expenditures of sworn officers assigned to the LAPD’s Off-Road Unit. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 47  Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of this matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ ínez (2); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (35) 25-0048 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to a non-monetary donation of a grant valued at $200,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) to benefit the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Public Engagement Section, for the Youth Cadet Leadership Program – Youth Programs Unit. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation of a grant valued at $200,000 from the LAPF for the benefit of the LAPD Youth Cadet Leadership Program – Youth Programs Unit; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None from the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 48  (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez (1); Absent: Nazarian (1) (36) 25-0426 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 74322, located south of Westchester Parkway and east of Sepulveda Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 74322, located south of Westchester Parkway and east of Sepulveda Boulevard, and accompanying Los Angeles World Airports departmental memorandum. Owner: Los Angeles World Airports; Surveyor: Joseph W. Wideman Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $57,535.71 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (37) 25-0007-S14 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name CHRISTIAN SLATER on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 49  Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name CHRISTIAN SLATER at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (38) 25-0432 MOTION (NAZARIAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District Two (CD 2) special recognition of the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0702 (CD2 Community Services), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 2 special recognition of the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (39) 24-0638 CD 9 MOTION (PRICE - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park in Council District Nine (CD 9), to be provided by South Central United. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 50  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $60,000 from the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies & Expense), to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000709 (CD 9 Community Services), for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park, to be provided by South Central United. 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the South Central United, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (40) 25-0433 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for the purchase and installation of 180 Degree Dual Lane Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sensor Cameras (60 cameras) with AI analytics, including automated license plate readers and cross-camera tracking and object detection technology for various locations in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 51  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,138,719.16 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the purchase and installation of 180 Degree Dual Lane AI Sensor Cameras (60 cameras) with AI analytics, including automated license plate readers and cross-camera tracking and object detection technology for various locations in CD 3. 2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 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. 3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to CelPlan Technologies, Inc., 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. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado (2); Absent: Nazarian (1) (41) 18-0384-S14 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for the installation of additional informational signage for the Haynes Street Greenway Project located at 19941 West Haynes Street, Woodland Hills, California 91367 in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $7,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 52  Services) to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the General Services Fund No. 100/40, for the installation of additional informational signage for the Haynes Street Greenway project in CD 3: Account No. 001014; Salaries, Construction; Amount: $1,200 Account No. 003180; Construction Materials; Amount: $5,000 Account No. 001121; Benefits, Hiring Hall Construction; Amount: $800 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and Department of General Services 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (42) 24-0557-S1 MOTION (LEE - RAMAN) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 12’s (CD 12) special recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Gold House Gala on May 2, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0947 (Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events - Council), to the Department of General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 12’s special recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Gold House Gala, including the illumination of City Hall, on May 2, 2025. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Lee – Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 53  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian (1) (43) 21-0431 MOTION (NAZARIAN - JURADO) relative to funding for services in connection with the special recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Mayor’s Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000948, to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the special recognition at City Hall of Earth Day, on April 22, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (44) 25-0434 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RAMAN) relative to funding for the purchase and installation of solar-powered lights along the G (Orange) Line Bike Path in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $967,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, for the purchase and installation of solar-powered lights along the G (Orange) Line Bike Path in CD 3: Account No. 001090; Salaries - Overtime; Amount: $188,000 Account No. 008780; Street Lighting Improvements and Supplies; Amount: $682,000 Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 54  Account No. 006020; Operating Supplies & Expense; Amount: $97,000 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Lighting 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 as Amended by Motion 44A (Blumenfield – Hutt) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian (1) (45) 25-0345 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (NAZARIAN – RAMAN, SOTO- MARTINEZ) relative to establishing more competitive fee structures within the City's filming permitting process, alternative or reduced public safety personnel requirements at shoots, waived or reduced fee for public property use as shoot locations, enforcing against price gouging for crew parking and base camp locations; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Economic Workforce and Development Department, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, FilmLA, and any other relevant departments, to report to Council in 30 days on a. Recommendations on establishing more competitive fee structures within the City's filming permitting process. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 55  b. Proposing alternatives or reducing requirements of public safety personnel required at shoots which can impose a significant cost on shoots within the City. c. Offering waived or reduced fees for utilizing public property as shoot locations. d. Creating a pool of film-certified public safety officers available for rates competitive with other cities that are currently taking production away from LA. e. Identifying and enforcing the price gouging of crew parking and base camps for film shoots. f. Recommendations for streamlining the film permitting review process, that includes staffing and resources necessary across all departments involved. g. Recommendations for revising the stage certification process that allow for more stages to certify and limit additional expenses. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 45A (Padilla – Nazarian) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (46) 25-0428 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to renewing the Gateway to L.A. Business Improvement District (BID), Property Based, Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 56  for a proposed ten-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2035. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 18, 2025, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the "Gateway to L.A. BID", pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. 2. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 11, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0428, relative to the Gateway to L.A. BID, Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Gateway to L.A. BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund for City property assessments. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Gateway to L.A. BID is $33,941.90 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's ten-year term. Funding is available in the BID Trust Fund No. 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 57  Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (47) 25-0423 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to renewing the West Adams Property and Business Improvement District (BID), Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2035. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2025, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the "West Adams Property and BID", pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. 2. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 16, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0423, relative to the West Adams Property and BID, Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the West Adams Property and BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund for City property assessments. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the District is $6,909 (2.5168 percent of the total budget) for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 58  the BID's ten-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (48) 25-0265 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to renewing the "Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement District (BID)", Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2035. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated March 10, 2025, to establish a Property and BID to be known as the "Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID”, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. 2. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated March 3, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0265, relative to the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID, Property Based, for a proposed ten-year term. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare an enabling Ordinance establishing the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 59  Financial Policies Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on five City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $18,309.38 for the first year of the BID. Funding is available in the BID Trust Fund No. 659 to pay the General Fund’s share of assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID is $5,346.00 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's ten-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (49) 23-0494-S1 CDs 1, 8, 15 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the Cooperative Implementation Agreement (CIA) between the City and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Broadway-Manchester Multi Modal Green Street Project, to secure funding for the MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project and the Wilmington Neighborhood Greening Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), Bureau of Street Services (BOSS), and Board of Public Works, with assistance of the City Administrative Officer, to proceed to execute amending the CIA between the BOS, BOSS, and Caltrans to secure up to the remaining $7,191,135 for the MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project and the Wilmington Neighborhood Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 60  Greening Project. 2. AGREE to amend, upon mutual agreement, the CIA with Caltrans to receive grant funds from Caltrans to the Broadway- Manchester Multi Modal Green Street Project, MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project, and the Wilmington Neighborhood Greening Project. 3. AUTHORIZE the BOS to approve appropriations, transfers and deposits not to exceed a total amount of $5,618,346.22 from Caltrans funds to Measure W-Safe Clean Water - Municipal Program Special Fund (60W), Revenue Source Code 381100, upon agreement amendment execution with Caltrans. 4. CREATE a new appropriation in the Measure W - Safe Clean Water - Municipal Program Special Fund (60W), titled Broadway-Manchester Multi Modal Green Street Project. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTCHED Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 61  Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (50) 24-1106 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Boyd Fire Subrogation Cases / Victor Aguirre, et al. v. Steve S. Lee, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15906. (This matter arises from an incident that occurred on May 20, 2020 at 437 East Boyd Street in Downtown, Los Angeles, California. (Budget and Finance Committee waived considered of the above matter.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian (1) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Hutt, Nazarian (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Petty F. Santos, INTERIM CITY CLERK Tuesday - April 29, 2025 - PAGE 62  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield Hernandez Shannon Prior Nazarian Lee Douglas M. Mensman  Nilye RICIAL  ORIGINAL Bl.Bangh  ORIGINAL Pauk CMarcalong  ITEM 21 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Kentwood Avenue from West 80th Place to Manchester Avenue, Glasgow Place from 102nd Street to 104th Street, Grand View Boulevard from Palms Boulevard to Charnock Road, and Federal Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Rochester Avenue; Item 21 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 25-0008-S2). PRESENTED BY ____________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ JOHN S. LEE Councilmember, 12th District April 29, 2025 CF 25-0008-S2  ITEM 22 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along both sides of Guthrie Avenue between Venice Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard; Item 22 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 25-0008-S3). PRESENTED BY ____________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ JOHN S. LEE Councilmember, 12th District April 29, 2025 CF 25-0008-S3  ITEM 23 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along both sides of Sawyer Street from South Holt Avenue to South Wooster Street; Item 23 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 25-0008-S4). PRESENTED BY ____________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ JOHN S. LEE Councilmember, 12th District April 29, 2025 CF 25-0008-S4  ITEM 42 AMENDING MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND MOTION (LEE – RAMAN) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 12’s special recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Gold House Gala, including the illumination of City Hall; Item 42 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 24-0557-S1), to change the date from May 2, 2025 to May 10, 2025. PRESENTED BY ____________________________ JOHN S. LEE Councilmember, 12th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District April 29, 2025 CF 24-0557-S1  ITEM NO. 50 4/29/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the following recommendation in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Boyd Fire Subrogation Cases / Victor Aguirre, et al. v. Steve S. Lee, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15906 (this matter arises from an incident that occurred on May 20, 2020 at 437 East Boyd Street in Downtown, Los Angeles, California), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACCEPT the proposed settlement of $3.25 million, payable to the City, as reimbursement for workers’ compensation benefits paid and property damage arising out of the above-referenced matter. PRESENTED BY ____________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District April 29, 2025 CF 24-1106