City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, June 18, 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Jurado, Padilla, Raman (3) 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) 25-0597 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for a storm drain on 6501 South Sepulveda Boulevard - Right of Way No. 36000-10001. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for a storm drain on 6501 South Sepulveda Boulevard (Dedication) is categorically Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 1  exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the May 21, 2025 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (2) 25-0584 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 4000 Chevy Chase Drive - Right of Way No. 36000-10346. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for a storm drain for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 4000 Chevy Chase Drive (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 2  Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the May 20, 2025 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (3) 25-0618 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Zoo Department Agreements with SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. to operate and manage the Los Angeles Zoo Membership, Special Events, Publications, and Sponsorship Programs. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 3  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, by and through the Zoo Department, and SSA Group, LLC for the operation and management of the Los Angeles Zoo Membership Program, consistent with the terms included in Attachment 1 of the Zoo Department report dated May 30, 2025, attached to the Council file, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. 2. APPROVE an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, by and through the Zoo Department, and SSA Group, LLC for the operation and management of the Los Angeles Zoo Special Events Program, consistent with the terms included in Attachment 2 of said Zoo Department report, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. 3. APPROVE an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, by and through the Zoo Department, and SSA Group, LLC for the operation and management of the Los Angeles Zoo Publications Program, consistent with the terms included in Attachment 3 of said Zoo Department report, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. 4. APPROVE an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, by and through the Zoo Department, and The Superlative Group, Inc for the operation and management of the Los Angeles Zoo Sponsorship Program, consistent with the terms included in Attachment 4 of said Zoo Departmet report, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. 5. AUTHORIZE the Zoo Department to deposit revenue generated from the Membership, Special Events, and Sponsorship Programs into the Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund (Fund No. 40E). 6. AUTHORIZE the Zoo Department to prepare Controller’s Instructions for any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize and instruct the Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 4  Controller to implement the instructions. 7. INSTRUCT the Zoo Department to report to the Council with a retroactive comparison to previous vendor after one year. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Zoo Department reports that approved funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Zoo Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, Fund No. 100/87, Account No. 003040 – Contractual Services, to fund services for the operations and management of the Publications Program by SSA Group, LLC through the end of the Fiscal Year. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. The Membership, Special Events and Sponsorship Programs are funded by revenue generated by the respective programs. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 4, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 1, 2025) Adopted to Continue Item to June 20, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (4) 24-1200-S43 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Alexander Kasendorf to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Alexander Kasendorf to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 6. (Current composition: M=2; F=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not applicable Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 5  Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (5) 24-1200-S56 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Carlo Matricardi to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Carlo Matricardi to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District Five. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 4). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 6  (6) 23-1200-S48 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Liliana Perez to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Liliana Perez to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 4). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (7) 23-1200-S164 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Marcial Rene Romero to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Marcial Rene Romero to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 9. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 4). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 7  Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (8) 23-1200-S111 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Marie Lloyd to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Marie Lloyd to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 11. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 3). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not Applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 8  (9) 24-1055 BUDGET AND FINANCE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting grant funding from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the Joint Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) solicitation. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept grant funds in an amount up to $2,200,000 from the 2024 SCAG Joint STBG, CMAQ, CRP Solicitation for the Liechty Middle and Neighborhood Elementary Schools Safety Improvement Project. 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to accept grant funds in an amount up to $10,000,000 from the 2024 SCAG Joint STBG, CMAQ, CRP Solicitation for the SR-710 Valley Boulevard Multi- Modal Transportation Improvement Project. 3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to accept grant funds in an amount up to $4,000,000 for the Mission Mile Sepulveda Visioning for a Safe and Active Community Project. 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or Director of the respective lead City department, to execute any necessary funding agreements and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting the grant funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that should there be sufficient toll credits available as eligible local match, there will be no impact to the City’s General Fund. In the case that toll credits are not available, the City will need to identify alternative sources to meet the required 11.47 percent local match. Attachment A of the LADOT report dated April 15, 2025, attached to the Council file, identifies the local match funding source should toll credits not be available. There is no immediate impact on special funds; however, for projects awarded grant funding, City agencies, in conjunction with the City Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 9  Administrative Officer (CAO), will identify the recommended front funding appropriations from available and appropriate funding sources in that current fiscal year to deliver the projects (i.e. design, project management, construction and inspection). Funding in subsequent budget years will be determined by the Mayor and Council each year as part of the annual budget process. Neither the CAO 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (10) 24-1055-S1 BUDGET AND FINANCE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to grant applications for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Programs for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-27 and 2027-28. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Managers, Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), or designees, to prepare and submit grant applications for the SCAG STBG and CMAQ Improvement Programs for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28. 2. INSTRUCT the General Managers, POLA and LAWA, or designees, to report to Council if the City is awarded the grants, to request authority to accept the grant awards, and to request approval for any related actions to implement the grant awards. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will not result in a General Fund impact. There is a minimum 11.47 percent matching funds requirement for the STBG/CMAQ grant. However, upon notification of a grant award, a reassessment on the General Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 10  Fund impact should be completed as it relates to either lower than requested grant award amounts, verification of local match requirements, or front-funding for grants on a reimbursement basis. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (11) 14-1174-S40 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the CRA/LA appropriation of CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project (Project), consisting of funding allocation, lease and/or other agreement, tenant improvements at the existing approximately 2,184-square-foot retail space at the City owned, Los Angeles Department of Transportation operated Vine Street Parking Garage at 1627 N. Vine Street, and operation of a public restroom and visitors center, are categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301(a), Existing Facilities. The Project is also exempt under the City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Existing Facilities, Category 1. None of the limitations set forth in State CEQA Guidelines 15300.2 apply. 2. ADOPT the recommendations contained in the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report dated May 22 2025, included as an attachment to the CRA/LA Bond Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 11  Oversight Committee report dated May 28, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee and EWDD report that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund. The EWDD reports that the EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers of approximately $88.4 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file Nos. 14-1174, 14-1174-S36, and 14-1174-S78), and subsequent earned interest. Said transfers have been deposited with the Office of the Controller. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (12) 25-0529 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the WorkSource Center (WSC) System evaluation and Redesign White Paper recommendations, and WSC Operator Request for Proposals (RFPs). Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the proposed WSC System Redesign White Paper recommendations by the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), as detailed in Attachment 2 of the joint EWDD and Workforce Development Board (WDB) report dated May 13, 2025, attached to the Council file. 2. AUTHORIZE the release of the WSC System RFPs, including an updated procurement timeline. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD and WDB report that the recommendations contained in said report will have no impact on the City General Fund. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 12  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (13) 25-0530 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to incorporating the new Workday payroll system to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Jurado): REQUEST the LADWP to report to Council on the current status and proactive actions being implemented of incorporating the new Workday payroll system, including, any system limitations or data processing challenges unique to the LADWP payroll structure, efforts to address or prevent payroll inaccuracies, and available resource or support needs required to improve payroll reliability and reduce administrative burden. 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 Referred Item to the Personnel and Hiring Committee for further consideration Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (14) 23-1348-S1 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the interim housing bed rate adjustment for Transitional Aged Youth. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 13  Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the proposed interim housing bed rates for Transitional Aged Youth, as applicable, to be effectuated July 1, 2025, at the Additional Staffing Model, Wage Tier 1 rates as follows: a. $116 per bed per night for sites with 50 beds or less b. $89 per bed per night for sites with 51 beds or more 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding and include the necessary authorities to execute new or amend existing contracts to effectuate the increased bed rates effective July 1, 2025, in a future report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that approval of the recommendations in the report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund as funding recommendations will be provided in a future report. However, should the proposed increases be adopted and funding is needed for the initiatives, there may be an approximate General Fund impact of up to $1,665,495 in Fiscal Year 2025-26. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that approval of the recommendations contained in the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies as there is no General Fund associated with the action at this time. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (15) 17-0090-S29 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appropriation of funds from the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Revenue Fund for staff Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 14  positions to expedite the approval process for 100 percent affordable housing projects and temporary shelters, under Executive Directive 1 (ED 1). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the Controller to: a. Appropriate $177,795 from the cash balance of the Prop HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Revenue Fund No. 66H to a new Appropriation Account No. 43A143 - LAHD within the Fund. b. Appropriate $119,215 from the cash balance of the Prop HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Revenue Fund No. 66H to a new Appropriation Account No. 43A299 - Reimbursement of General Fund Costs within the Fund. c. Increase appropriations in the amount of $177,795 within the LAHD Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 001010, Salaries, General. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAHD, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers to effectuate the intent of the Motion. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 15  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (16) 17-0274-S4 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to pausing future expenditures of Affordable Housing Linkage Fee (AHLF) Program receipts collected in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24; scheduling a meeting of the AHLF Oversight Committee; requesting an AHLF FY 2023-24 expenditure plan and possible alternative tier allocation structures; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Decrease $3,000,000 from Account No. 43W723 - Rental New Construction within Fund No. 59T - City of Los Angeles Housing Impact Trust Fund to support FY 2024- 25 appropriations previously approved by the Mayor and Council for Accessible Housing Program retrofits. b. Decrease the appropriation accounts within Fund No. 59T - City of Los Angeles Housing Impact Trust Fund as outlined in the table under Recommendation No. A.ii contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated May 22, 2025, attached to the Council file, to support FY 2024-25 appropriations previously approved by the Mayor and Council for City staff: 2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to pause any future expenditures of program receipts collected in FY 2023-24 until the conclusion of the Highroad Litigation and to schedule another meeting of the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Oversight Committee no later than July 2025. 3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Oversight Committee and the Council with the FY 2023-24 expenditure plan and possible alternative tier allocation structures based on highest and best use of the AHLF in the Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 16  context of all LAHD capital funding sources when the Highroad Litigation has concluded. 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD states that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (17) 19-0334 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) to issue conduit bonds in the City and issuing a Request for Proposals to conduct a fee study for the Affordable Housing Bond Program and related programs. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to enter into an MOU with CalHFA, provided as Attachment A contained in the LAHD report dated April 17, 2025, attached to Council file No. 19- 0334, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AMEND and APPROVE Recommendation No. 2 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May 29, 2025, attached to Council file No. 19-0334, respectively, to read as follows: Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 17  AUTHORIZE the LAHD to issue a Request for Proposals to conduct a fee study for the Affordable Housing Bond Program and other housing development programs; to ensure fees continue to provide full cost recovery and that there are fees to address other operational needs. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in the report. There is no expenditure directly associated with the MOU, and the recommended fee study would ensure the Affordable Housing Bond Program will not require a General Fund subsidy. The fee study would be paid for by an appropriate special fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the cost of providing any increased service will be funded by sufficient fees to cover the full cost of providing such service. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (18) 25-0577 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a report on the legislative, budgetary and legal efforts in the revised Budget Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 that the City has deployed to address homelessness since the start of the local State of Emergency on Homelessness (SEH); a plan that addresses the operational, legal and fiscal impacts of terminating the local SEH; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker, Raman – Jurado, Lee): 1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the City Attorney, to report to Council in 30 days on the legislative, budgetary and legal efforts currently underway, including pending efforts in the Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 18  revised Budget FY 2025-26 (Council file No. 25-0600), that the City has deployed to address homelessness since the start of the local SEH, with specific data on: a. The total number of interim housing sites and beds, through all programs and funding sources, that have been established since the emergency declaration, and the differences in how the City has operated, managed or interacted with those sites. b. A list of all contracts, sole-source or otherwise, authorized under the declaration and their current status (including remaining duration and available funding), the impacts of how the expiration for these contracts would affect the speed and flexibility of service delivery, the Council's legal and administrative authority to continue or renew such contracts after the emergency ends, risks to service continuity and provider retention as a result of transitioning back to competitive procurement. c. A comprehensive analysis of the legal and budgetary impacts of terminating the emergency declaration, including implications for accessing state and federal emergency funds, waivers and regulatory flexibilities. 2. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and in coordination with the CAO and the City Attorney, to report to Council in 60 days with a plan that addresses the operational, legal and fiscal impacts of terminating the local SEH, with specific guidance on: a. Incorporation of the pending efforts in the revised Budget FY 2025-26 (Council file No. 25-0600) that the City can deploy to address homelessness, as well as efforts aimed at implementing departmental and Council oversight. b. Recommendations for preserving critical functions and services through permanent legislative or administrative mechanisms, specifically for services associated with interim housing placements and Inside Safe operations. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 19  c. Operational and procedural steps to be taken for each agency to maintain services during and after the transition, and their associated timelines needed to adjust to the transition. d. Assurance throughout the transition process, and upon the termination of the declaration, that the City maintains a priority to ensure legal obligations are met throughout the transition. e. Recommendations throughout the transition process, and upon the termination of the declaration, that allow the City to advance homelessness and housing efforts more proactively for improving coordination, funding flexibility and legal authority. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney and the CLA to report to Council in 60 days with guidance on the coordination required to implement the aforementioned requests, while also taking into account the obligations of the County of Los Angeles (County) based on: a. The County's recent action to establish a new department for regional homeless services. b. The pre-existing statutory obligations of the County to provide for indigent care. c. The County's obligations under the voter-approved Measure A resources and governance. 4. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to develop recommendations within 30 days for consideration of adoption that enables the City to continue operating interim housing sites on City-owned properties and expedites the development of interim housing sites even if there is no longer a declared emergency. 5. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the City Attorney and the LAHD, to develop recommendations within 30 days to Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 20  enable the payment of existing contracts and invoices with minimal delays for the Inside Safe Program even if there is no longer a declared emergency. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (19) 24-1136-S1 CD 10 HOUSING ELEMENT CHECKLIST, AND ALL APPENDICES, 2021- 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) NO. ENV-2020-6762-EIR; STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) NO. 2021010130, ADDENDUMS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeal for the property located at 1904 - 1906 South Preuss Road. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE in the independent judgment of the decisionmaker pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c), based on the whole of the administrative record, including the Housing Element Checklist, and all its appendices, prepared for this proposed housing project, the Proposed Housing Project is within the scope of the program approved with the 2021-2029 Housing Element for which the 2021-2029 Housing Element EIR No. ENV- 2020-6762-EIR, SCH No. 2021010130, certified on November 24, 2021; and Addendum No. ENV-2020-6762- EIR-ADD1 adopted on June 14, 2022; and the Addendum No. ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD2 adopted on December 10, 2024; the Proposed Housing Development project was adequately described in the EIR, and the impacts of the Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 21  Proposed Housing Project are within the scope of the EIR and the Addendums; and, ADOPT the MMP for the Proposed Housing Project. 2. ADOPT the Findings of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY the APPEALS filed by: 1) Arielle Mandell & Faye Mandell; and 2) Meyer Shwarzstein & Susan Kahn, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s denial of the appeal and sustain the decision of the Advisory Agency’s dated July 12, 2024; and approving, pursuant to Sections 17.03, 17.15, and 12.22 C.27 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for subdivision of two lots into 12 small lots in the West Adams - Baldwin Hills – Leimert Community Plan with one dwelling unit reserved for Very Low Income Households. One small lot home will be constructed at each of the 12 small lots. Six small lot homes will encompass a floor area of 2,365 square feet and a building height of 45 feet (four-stories). Two small lot homes will encompass a floor area of 2,365 square feet and a building height of 44 feet and 11 inches. One small lot home will encompass a floor area of 2,288 square feet and a building height of 45 feet (four-stories). One small lot home will encompass a floor area of 2,288 square feet and a building height of 44 feet and 11 inches (four- stories). One small lot home will encompass a floor area of 2,281 square feet and a building height of 44 feet and 11 inches (four-stories). One small lot home will encompass a floor area of 1,341 square feet and a building height of 37 feet (three-stories). Each small lot home will provide two automobile parking spaces located on the ground-floor level, for a total of 24 automobile parking spaces. Vehicular access to the Project will be located along a central driveway off of South Preuss Road and the eastern adjacent alley; for the properties located at 1904 - 1906 South Preuss Road, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Marc & Risa Dauer, Preuss Development, LLC Representative: Kevin Scott, Brian Silveira & Associates Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 22  Case No. VTT-84089-SL-HCA-2A Environmental No. ENV-2023-6117-HES Related Case Nos. CPC-2023-6115-DB-HCA; ADM-2023-6116-SLD Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 20, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (20) 25-0562 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to the inclusion of The Du Barry, located at 458 South Catalina Street; and 3471 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 23  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of The Du Barry, located at 458 South Catalina Street; and 3471 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: James Dastoli Owner: Du Barry LLC Case No. CHC-2024-6925-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-6926-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 2, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (21) 24-1557 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the acceptance of grant funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) for Fire Boat Training Using Navigation Simulator. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 24  1. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to: a. Accept the FY 2024 PSGP funding in the amount up to $129,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). b. Execute any documents necessary to accept the grant on the City’s behalf. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to: a. Expend funds up to $65,000 from LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6010, for Tuition; and, up to $64,000 from LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1098 - Variable Staffing Overtime, for staffing backfill/overtime in accordance with the FY 2024 PSGP award from FEMA, for the performance period of September 1, 2024, through to August 31, 2027, and any extension of the performance period granted by FEMA. b. Deposit FY 2024 PSGP funds up to $96,750 in reimbursement grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, Account TBD. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Transfer reimbursement grant funds up to $48,750 from Fund No. 335/38, Account No. TBD, to LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6010, for Tuition; and up to $48,000 and Fund No. 335/38, Account No. TBD, to LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1098 - Variable Staffing Overtime, for personnel costs; upon submission of proper documentation by the LAFD of actual costs incurred, subject to the review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). b. Authorize the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 25  instruction. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that they will fund the grant-related expenditures of up to $129,000 associated with the FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program. FEMA will reimburse the LAFD the required cost share of up to $96,750 (75 percent), with the remaining LAFD cost share amount of up to $32,250 (25 percent) to be absorbed by the LAFD General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (22) 25-0360 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program Grant Award from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). 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 2024 ICAC Program in the amount of $950,000 for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, from the CalOES. b. Negotiate and execute the grant award agreement, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. c. Negotiate and execute either new agreements or to amend any agreements with affiliate ICAC Task Force Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 26  agencies, in collaboration to prevent, interdict, investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Spend up to the total grant amount of $950,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement. b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department 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 $950,000 to an appropriation account to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the CalOES FY 2024 ICAC Program in accordance with the grant award agreement. b. Increase appropriations in the amount of $119,505, for the CalOES FY 2024 ICAC Program, as-needed from appropriation account number to be determined (TBD), in Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: Account No. 001090 – Overtime General; Amount: $10,000 Account No. 001092 – Overtime Sworn; Amount: $100,000 Account No. TBD – Related Costs; Amount: $9,505 Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 27  4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2025 or the first meeting day thereafter, the following action relative to the CalOES FY 2024 ICAC Program: That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to transfer $113,099 in appropriations from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined (TBD), to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: Account No. 001090 – Overtime General; Amount: $12,200 Account No. 001092 – Overtime Sworn; Amount: $92,000 Account No. TBD – Related Costs; Amount: $8,899 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 ICAC Program grant award of $950,000 from the CalOES. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations within 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (23) 24-1280 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the grant application and award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim- Centered training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 28  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 Abby Honold Program in the amount of $500,000 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, from the Office on Violence Against Women, United States Department of Justice. b. Negotiate and execute the grant award agreement, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Spend up to the total grant amount of $500,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement. b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department 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 $500,000 to an appropriation account to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2024 Abby Honold Program grant funds. b. Transfer appropriations for the 2024 Abby Honold Program as needed, account numbers and amounts as Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 29  follows, in the total amount of $24,189: From: Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined – Abby Honold Program; Amount: $24,189 To: Fund No. 100/65; Account No. 001010 – Salaries General; Amount: $943 Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001092 – Overtime Sworn; Amount: $21,240 Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined – Related Costs; Amount: $2,006 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2025, or the first meeting day thereafter, the following action relative to the 2024 Abby Honold Program: Authorize the Controller to transfer appropriation from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows, in the total amount of $178,829: From: Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined – 2024 Abby Honold Program; Amount: $178,829 To: Fund No. 100/65; Account No. 001010 – Salaries General; Amount: $943 Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001092 – Overtime Sworn; Amount: $162,540 Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined – Related Costs; Amount: $15,346 5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2026, or the first meeting day thereafter, the following action relative to the 2024 Abby Honold Program: Authorize the Controller to transfer appropriation from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows, in the total amount of $178,830: Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 30  From: Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined – 2024 Abby Honold Program; Amount: $178,830 To: Fund No. 100/65; Account No. 001010 – Salaries General; Amount: $944 Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001092 – Overtime Sworn; Amount: $162,540 Fund No. 339/70; Account No. To Be Determined – Related Costs; Amount: $15,346 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 Abby Honold Program grant totaling $500,000 from the Office on Violence Against Women, 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (24) 24-0916 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to requesting that the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), to report back annually on the number, frequency, and effects of power surges and outage incidents at the POLA, including reports on long-term solutions and any progress toward the elimination of such power surges and outage incidents at POLA terminals. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 31  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky): 1. REQUEST the POLA, in coordination with the LADWP, to report to Council on annual basis on the number, frequency, and effects of power surges and outage incidents at the POLA. 2. REQUEST the POLA and the LADWP to report to Council on long-term solutions, and include in the annual reports any progress toward the elimination of such power surges and outage incidents at Port terminals. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (25) 25-0006-S72 COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES relative to the acceptance of a grant from Petco Love for lifesaving programs and for natural disaster emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. (Ad Hoc Comittee for LA Recovery waived consideration of the above matter. Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 32  Adopted Budget and Finance Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (26) 25-0006-S78 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES relative to the acceptance of a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. (Ad Hoc Comittee for LA Recovery waived consideration of the above matter. Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Budget and Finance Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) (27) VERBAL REPORT ONLY – NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN Reports on, and possible responses to, Federal Immigration Enforcement and Related Actions and Related Threats to Public Service and Facilities. Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a)(1) to consult with the Los Angeles Police Department regarding threats to public services and facilities. Consultation with: Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. Continued Item to June 20, 2025 (28) 25-0604 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to accepting grant funds and requesting contracting authority for Fiscal Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 33  Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant. (Public Safety Committee waived consdieration of the above matter. Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Budget and Finance Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Padilla (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (29) 25-0030 RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 34  Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating wildfires in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated Declaration of Local Emergency, which incorporated the declaration of emergency dated January 7, 2025, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 2. Resolve that because the local emergency, which began on January 7, 2025, continues to exist, there is a need to continue the state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 3. Instruct and request all appropriate City departments (including proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel, in accordance with LAAC Code Section 8.21 et seq., to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to respond to and abate the emergency and prevent further harm to the life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. 4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. 5. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and to support the emergency operations of the City and its departments (including its proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel (including mutual aid resources) in responding to the declared local emergency, the competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 35  further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. 6. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the purchases and contracts made during the prior two week period on the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City’s interests. 7. Request all City departments and agencies who have the authority to investigate and/or enforce any/all forms of price gouging, fraud, and theft by deceit, as described in the California Penal Code, to do so to the fullest extent permissible under federal, state, and local law. 8. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. 9. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (30) 25-0563 Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 36  CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed First Amendment to Lease No. VNA-9161 between the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Geva Construction Inc. at the LAWA-owned Aviation Plaza located at 16461 Sherman Way in Van Nuys. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) and (e) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Lease No. VNA-9161 with Geva Construction Inc. to extend the term by 37 months, covering office space in the LAWA-owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way in Van Nuys. 3. CONCUR with said BOAC action of March 13, 2025, by BOAC Resolution No. 28125, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said First Amendment to Lease No. VNA-9161 with Geva Construction Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed First Amendment to Lease No. VNA-9161 with Geva Construction Inc. will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. Revenues in the amount of $56,249 over the 37- month term of the lease extension are anticipated after broker commission is deducted. The lease revenue will be deposited in the LAWA Los Angeles World Airports Revenue Fund, and the appropriation for the broker commission will be from the same fund. The recommendations in this report comply with the LAWA adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 20, 2025 Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 37  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 20, 2025) (Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 606) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (31) 25-0545 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) relative to the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9854 between the Harbor Department and NITI Systems Consultants, Inc. for Managed Services Support for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 25-10519 authorizing the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9854 between the Harbor Department and NITI Systems Consultants, Inc. to retroactively extend the contract term by one year from March 15, 2025 through March 14, 2026, for a total term of four years, for Managed Services Support of the POLA Fusion ERP System. 3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, Harbor Department, or designee, to execute the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9854, already approved as to form by the City Attorney, and return the Resolution documents to the Harbor Department for further processing, including Council consideration. Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 38  Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9854 to continue Managed Services Support of the POLA Fusion ERP System with NITI Systems Consultants, Inc. will not result in a change to the maximum contract authority of $22,124,770. Funding totaling $1,648,800 is available in the Information Technology Division Account 542025 (IT Implementation and Consulting Services) for the identified scope of work. The recommendations in the CAO report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 14, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (32) 19-1532-S2 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) relative to the proposed Third Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3680 between the Harbor Department and Anser Advisory Management, LLC to reflect a company name change to Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC, for On-Call Construction Management Services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 39  Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 25-10524 authorizing the proposed Third Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3680 between the Harbor Department and Anser Advisory Management, LLC, to reflect a company name change of the consultant from Anser Advisory Management, LLC, to Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC, for On-Call Construction Management Services. 3. Authorize the Executive Director, Harbor Department, or designee, to execute the proposed Third Amendment Agreement No. 19-3680, already approved as to form by the City Attorney, and return the Resolution documents to the Harbor Department for further processing, including Council consideration. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Third Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3680 is an administrative action that reflects a company name change only. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain the same. The Agreement is for a term of seven years and in an amount not-to-exceed $4 million for on-call construction management services. Annual funding appropriations will continue to be required by the BOHC as part of the annual budget adoption process. The recommendations in the CAO report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 4, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 1, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 40  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (33) 22-1154-S1 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (McOSKER – PRICE) relative to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the installation and maintenance of interactive kiosks in the City’s public right-of-way. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Tourism Department to release the RFP for the installation and maintenance of interactive kiosks in the City of Los Angeles’ public right-of-way within 30 days. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Referred Item to the Public Works Committee for further consideration Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, 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 ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 41  Closed Session (34) 20-1536 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled Citizens for a Better Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 22STCP03822; and Coalition for a Scenic Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 22STCP03909. (These cases concern legal challenges related to the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program.) (Public Works Committee considered the above matter on June 11, 2025.) Council discussed the matter in Closed Session, and adopted Motion (Hernandez – Hutt) in Open Session. - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Padilla (1) MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(B)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23 25-0647-S2 SPECIAL 1 MOTION (LEE, YAROSLAVSKY – McOSKER) relative to a Reserve Fund loan for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to pay for cash sworn overtime through Pay Period 25 of Fiscal Year 2024-25, for the deployment of LAPD officers to address the June 2025 protest events in the City. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE, as provided in Section 54954.2(b)(2) of the Government Code, and pursuant to Rule 23 of the Rules of City Council, that there is a need to take immediate action on this matter and that the need for immediate action came to the attention of the City Council subsequent Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 42  to the posting of the agenda for the June 18, 2025 Council meeting. 2. AUTHORIZE a loan in the amount of $5,000,000 from the Reserve Fund as follows: a. TRANSFER up to $5,000,000 from the Reserve Fund No. 101 through the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 and appropriate therefrom to the LAPD, Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn, as a loan to LAPD to pay for cash sworn overtime through pay period 25 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the deployment of officers to address the protests events in the City. b. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to present a repayment plan for this Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $5,000,000, no later than 90 days from July 1, 2025, to ensure the Reserve Fund remains above 5 percent of the General Fund in 2025-26. c. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to implement the above instructions. ​ 3. INSTRUCT the CAO, with assistance from the LAPD to report on the LAPD’s sworn overtime needs through Pay Period 26 which incorporates the LAPD’s deployment related to the protests from June 15, 2025 through the end of the curfew and Citywide tactical alert and other sworn overtime estimates through June 30, 2025. Adopted Findings for Special 1 Motion (Lee, Yaroslavsky – McOsker) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: Soto-Mart​ínez (1); Absent: (0) Adopted Special 1 Motion (Lee, Yaroslavsky – McOsker) Forthwith - 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) Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 43  Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Jurado, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent: Padilla (1) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Petty F. Santos, INTERIM CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - PAGE 44  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker Park Lieutenant Michelle D. Loomis Price Soto-Martinez Al Malaikah Shrine and Shrine Auditorium Company Day  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield, Hutt All Councilmembers Eric Bauman McOkser All Councilmembers Jessica Heinz Park All Councilmembers Eugene ‘Don’ Haselkorn  ITEM NO. 25 File No. 25-0006-S72 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a grant from Petco Love for lifesaving programs and 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. ACCEPT a $150,000 grant from Petco Love; $135,000 for Lifesaving, and $15,000 for the natural disaster emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. 2. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the following accounts within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859: a. $135,000 to Account 060054 – Lifesaving Fund b. $15,000 to Account 06000A – Available 3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds restricted for the designated purpose of animal lifesaving and for natural disaster emergency relief efforts. 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 (The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery waived consideration of the above matter.) SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 17, 2025, the Budget and Finance Committee considered a Department of Animal Services report, dated March 18, 2025, relative to accepting a grant from Petco Love for lifesaving programs and for natural disaster emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended that Council approve the recommendations in the report, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE YAROSLAVSKY: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HUTT: ABSENT McOSKER: YES HERNANDEZ: YES MM 25-0006-S72_rpt_BF_6-17-25 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 26 File No. 25-0006-S78 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ACCEPT a $50,000 grant from ASPCA for emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. 2. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the following account within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859. 3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds restricted for the designated purpose for natural disaster emergency relief efforts. 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 (The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery waived consideration of the above matter.) SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 17, 2025, the Budget and Finance Committee considered a Department of Animal Services report, dated May 6, 2025, relative to accepting a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended that Council approve the recommendations in the report, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE YAROSLAVSKY: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HUTT: ABSENT McOSKER: YES HERNANDEZ: YES MM 25-0006-S78_rpt_BF_6-17-25 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 28 File No. 25-0604 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting grant funds and requesting contracting authority for Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE and FILE the Emergency Management Department (EMD) report dated June 3, 2025. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EMD, or designee to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept the FY 2023 EMPG in the amount of $594,998 from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 to support emergency management salary expenses. b. Execute the subrecipient agreement for FY 2023 EMPG between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles, to receive grant funding in the amount of $594,998 for a term of July 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. c. Identify spending up to the total grant amount of $594,998 in accordance with the grant award agreement and performance period. d. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the County of Los Angeles and deposit the grant receipts into the General Fund, Department No. 35, Revenue Source Code 3684, Other Federal Grants. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023 EMPG will increase the receipts in the 202425 Fiscal Year in the amount of $594,998. The receipt of this grant has previously been anticipated to be realized in the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for grant eligible program expenditures to support emergency preparedness initiatives. Community Impact Statement: None submitted  (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 17, 2025, the Budget and Finance Committee considered an EMD report, dated June 3, 2025, and CAO report, dated May 14, 2025, relative to accepting grant funds and requesting contracting authority for Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended that Council approve the recommendations in the CAO report and Note and File the EMD report, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE YAROSLAVSKY: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HUTT: ABSENT McOSKER: YES HERNANDEZ: YES MM 25-0604_rpt_BF_6-17-25 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 34 6/18/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the cases entitled Citizens for a Better Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 22STCP03822; and Coalition for a Scenic Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 22STCP03909. (These cases concern legal challenges related to the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the Settlement Offer. 2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director and General Manager, Bureau of Street Services, to execute the Settlement Agreement. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and transmit an ordinance to rescind the September 2022 amendments to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 67.01 and 67.02. This matter was recommended for approval by the Public Works Committee (Hernandez - Padilla - Hutt: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 11, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ EUNISSES HERNANDEZ Councilmember, 1st District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District ME 6-11-25 CF 20-1536 25-1536_mot_pw_6-11-25