City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, August 1, 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, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 25-0404 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25 – Emissions Control Strategy Charges. Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 1  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that this action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) and Artcle III, Class 1(31) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the BOHC Resolution No. 24-10492 which authorizes the adoption of the proposed Permanent Order No. 25-7389 and a corresponding Ordinance to amend Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, to establish Section 25 – “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; Item Nos. 2500 “definitions” and 2505 “emissions Control Strategy Charges”. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 13, 2025 approving Order No. 25-7389 of the BOHC of the City of Los Angeles, amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Permanent Order No. 25-7389 would amend Tariff No. 4, establishing Section Twenty-Five – “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”, Item Nos. 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges” to pass the costs of ocean- going vessel emissions control services through to the vessel operators or their agents. In addition, the Harbor Department will add a $1,800 per call service charge to cover administrative costs. Effective January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the service charge will be adjusted automatically to reflect the percentage increase of the greater of: (a) two percent, or (b) the percentage increase in the West Region Consumer Price Index, all Urban Consumers (CPI) as adopted by the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), or successor index selected by the Executive Director in their sole reasonable discretion. The total annual revenues will be dependent on the percentage of vessel operators or agents that use the Harbor’s services which is unknown at this time. Revenues from the emissions control service charge rates will be deposited into the Harbor Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 2  Revenue Fund. The recommendations in this 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 Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee report adopted. Ordinance held over to August 8, 2025 for second reading. Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 25-0649 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement with Jerry de Wilde and the Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library. Recommendation for Council action: 1. AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Jerry de Wilde, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of Call Before You Come. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Agreement. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the Agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 3  completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (3) 25-0648 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement between Michael Walker and Steve Appleford, and Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Michael Walker and Steve Appleford, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of All About Eve: The Oral History of Eve Babitz. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Agreement. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 4  McOsker, Raman (3) (4) 25-0564 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement with Sam Quinones for the Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Sam Quinones, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of Our Lady of the Angeles: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles (tentative title). 2. AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Agreement. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the Agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (5) 21-1188-S8 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the proposed Second Amendment to Contract C-140018 with Beveridge and Diamond PC, for legal services in relation to the July 11, 2021, flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 5  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE an amendment to Contract No. C-140018, with Beveridge & Diamond PC, to increase the contract ceiling to $3.25 million. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1), d(2), and (e)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to exposure to litigation and outside counsel’s representation of the City in the cases entitled Mecklenburg v. Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 21STCV28114, for pending personal injury litigation; Abdelnur v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 22STCV00153, and Konig v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 22STCV00970, for mass tort litigation; and, Ace American Insurance Co. v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 22STCV18654, for a separate matter involving significant exposure to litigation. (These matters arise from the July 11, 2021 flooding incident at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 6  (6) 25-0600-S20 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to identify funding to restore the contractual services for the Mobile Hygiene Centers Program, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto- Martinez – Raman): AMEND the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to relative to instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to identify $2,345,000, of non- general fund dollars to restore the contractual services for the Mobile Hygiene Centers program, to determine if there are any cost savings that can be identified to reduce the amount needed to continue the program, and to identify workforce development funds that can be used to supplement the program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Echo Park Neighborhood Council Adopted Item to Continue to August 8, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (7) 25-0600-S22 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the Housing Department, City Administrative Officer, and request the Controller to disburse quarterly advances for all Interim Housing contracts administered by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, in order to ensure that they occur in a timely manner. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Soto-Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the Los Angeles Housing Department, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 7  request the Controller to disburse quarterly advances for all Interim Housing contracts administered by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, in order to ensure that they occur in a timely manner. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (8) 24-0600-S37 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a City Attorney restaffing plan with a cost/benefit analysis. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report dated June 3, 2025 relative to a restaffing plan with a cost/benefit analysis, inasmuch it was for informational purposes. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to provide quarterly updates through the fiscal year on settlement and verdict amounts, outside counsel expenditures, and staffing updates. 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, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 8  McOsker, Raman (3) (9) 21-1208-S1 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to establishing a pilot program to use underground mechanized technology for waste and recyclable material collection. A. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Recommendations for Council action: 1. DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to conduct a pilot program using NORD Engineering (NORD) technology with an estimated total cost of $6.7 million, with a contribution of $1 million from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), $3.8 million from the City, and a $1.9 million funding match provided by NORD. 2. DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with BOS and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to determine appropriate funding sources, including Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA), and allocate the necessary funds for this pilot. 3. DIRECT the BOS to negotiate, draft, and execute a contract agreement with NORD for a 3-year term expected to be executed by July 2025, subject to Board of Public Works and Mayor approval to conduct the proposed pilot program. Said contract shall include provisions for the procurement of both aboveground and underground waste collection systems, along with electric trucks equipped with NORD’s proprietary lift and cleaning systems. It shall also include provisions for the pre-design, design, permitting, construction, and deployment of the procured systems. NORD shall provide technical support and system maintenance. Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 9  4. DIRECT the BOS to report on the progress, updates, and/or results of the pilot program annually. 5. DIRECT the BOS, prior to the allocation of the funds, to report on: a. The ability of this pilot to help in reaching any State- mandated waste collection benchmarks. b. The cost to demobilize should the Council choose to end the program at the end of the pilot term, including whether the specialized trucks could be sold. c. Detailed outline of any long-term cost savings possible by investing in the program. d. Options for pilot programs with a smaller scope. 6. DIRECT the BOS to identify locations to place an additional six units that will be heavily used during the Olympics. 7. DIRECT the BOS, if appropriate funding sources are not identified, to continue negotiations with NORD to preserve the $1.9 million funding match and report on the status of those funds. Additionally, the BOS should report on the feasibility of requesting an extension for the $1 million CalRecycle grant. B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with Recommendation Nos. 1, 3-7 of the Energy and Environment Committee action of June 3, 2025. Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 10  2. DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with BOS and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to determine appropriate funding sources, including Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) or special funds that are not subsidized by the general fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOS. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Harris-Dawson) Adopted as Amended by Motion 9C (Padilla – Rodriguez) Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman (4) (10) 23-1440 CD 7 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the success of Logistics Victory Los Angeles (LoVLA) and lessons learned that could enhance procurement of critical supplies and materials. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 6, 2025 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the success of LoVLA and any lessons learned that could enhance the procurement of critical supplies and materials. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 11  (11) 20-1524-S8 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six (HHAP-6) grant. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to develop the HHAP-6 application and report to Council with a draft application that includes the regionally coordinated homeless action plan, eligible uses, funding plan and recommendations as part of the HHAP-6 application prior to the application deadline of August 29, 2025. 2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to work with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Attorney in reviewing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in connection with the HHAP-6 application, and report to Council for approval of the MOU prior to the application deadline of August 29, 2025. 3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the submission of the HHAP-6 application with the County of Los Angeles and other regional co-applicants to meet the August 29, 2025 deadline. 4. INSTRUCT the CAO to include the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight in the HHAP-6 application process. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time as a result of the recommendations in the report. The City expects to receive $143,640,000 from the State through the HHAP-6 Grant Program to support the implementation of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. If the City does not receive these funds, or does not receive additional funding beyond HHAP-6, there may be a potential impact to the General Fund at such time. Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 12  Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (12) 22-1262-S1 PERSONNEL AND HIRING and CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Community Investment for Families Department report dated May 9, 2025. attached to the Council file, relative to the FY 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (13) 20-1506-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amended and restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to provide mental health call diversion services under the Call Direction to Ensure Suicide Safety Program (CRESS). Recommendation for Council action: Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 13  AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the LAPD and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to continue providing mental health call diversion services to the LAPD, that extends the term of the original agreement from February 10, 2021 through March 31, 2026. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the LAPD and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will result in no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding will be provided by the Department through its Fiscal Year 2024-25 Contractual Services account. Funding for future years will be subject to the appropriation of funds in the annual budget process. Execution of the proposed contract amendment is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for its intended purposes and that the City’s obligation is subject to the availability of funding in each fiscal year. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation stated in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 5, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (14) 25-0631 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Professional Services Agreement with Network Communications International Corporation, dba NCIC Inmate Communications, to provide inmate telephone services and video visitation system for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 14  Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LAPD, and Network Communications International Corporation (NCIC) to provide inmate telephone services and a remote video visitation system as well as pay the Custody Services Division Inmate Welfare Fund a minimum compensation of $27,000 per year, for a term of three years, commencing upon the contract execution date, with an option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and NCIC will result in no additional impact to the General Fund. This is a revenue-generating contract for the City which will pay the Custody Services Division Inmate Welfare Fund a minimum compensation of $27,000 per year. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that execution of the proposed agreement complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that it allows for services to be provided at no cost to the City, while generating annual revenue to the Inmate Welfare Fund for the duration of the agreement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 5, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (15) 23-0255 PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Communications Division staffing levels, call load, and Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 15  recruitment. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the April 9, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to LAPD Communications Division staffing levels, call load, and recruitment, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (16) 25-0002-S42 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position in the 2025-26 State Legislative Program regarding Assembly Bill 1002 (Gabriel), which would authorize the State Attorney General to bring a civil action against a contractor to suspend, revoke, or deny a contractor's license due to the contractor's failure to pay its workers. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Lee – Soto-Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 1002 (Gabriel), which would authorize the State Attorney General to bring a civil action against a contractor to suspend, revoke, or deny a contractor's license due to the contractor's failure to pay its workers. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 16  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (17) 24-1073 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and BUDGET AND FINACE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to adding a digital component to the City’s Proposition 218 protest submittal process to facilitate public participation on revenue raising and fee increase measures. A. RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Park): NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated February 4, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to the feasibility of a digital component to the Proposition 218 protest process, inasmuch it was for informational purposes. B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Park): 1. INSTRUCT the City Clerk and REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report to Council on the feasibility of adding a digital component to the City's Proposition 218 protest submittal process in order to facilitate more public participation on revenue raising and fee increase measures. 2. NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated February 4, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to the feasibility of a digital component to the Proposition 218 protest process, inasmuch it was for informational purposes. Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 17  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 [Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the Motion (Rodriguez – Park).] Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Harris-Dawson) Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (18) 25-0687 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed First Amendments to Contract Nos. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC and DA- 5616 with Zones LLC for the continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board Resolution No. 28122 authorizing First Amendments to Contract No. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC. and Contract No. DA-5616 with Zones LLC for the continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services as follows: a. For Contract No. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC, increasing the contract authority by $7,625,000 from $1,548,678 to $9,173,678, and extending the term by 30 months from March 9, 2026 to September 8, 2028. b. For Contract No. DA-5616 with Zones LLC, increasing the contract authority by $5,000,000 from $1,548,678 to $6,548,678, and extending the term by 30 months from Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 18  March 9, 2026 to September 8, 2028. 2. ADOPT the March 17, 2025 Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) determination in Resolution No. 28122 that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the proposed First Amendments upon approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of Resolution No. 28122 and the proposed First Amendments to Contract Nos. DA-5615 with Axelliant, LLC and DA- 5616 with Zones, LLC for continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The Amendments will increase the total combined authority by $12,625,000, from $3,097,356 to $15,722,356, and extend the terms by 30 months, to expire on September 8, 2028. Funding is available in LAWA Operating Budget Cost Center 1170002 - Chief Information Office, Commitment Items 104 - Assets and 522 - Materials and Supplies. The recommendations in the CAO report comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 18, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 15, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 19  Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (19) 24-0638 CD 9 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 29, 2025, Council file No. (CF) 24-0638, relative for funding for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park in Council District Nine (CD 9). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the prior Council action of April 29, 2025 relative to funding for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park in CD 9 (CF 24-0638), to change the identified contractor from South Central United to Ward Economic Development Corporation, with all other aspects of the original Council action to remain unchanged. (Continued from Council meeting of July 1, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 20  (20) 23-1147 CD 13 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled 737 - 747 N Western Opportunity Owner LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01475. (This lawsuit seeks a writ of mandate and injunctive and declaratory relief related to the City’s enforcement of the Mills Act Contract for the Jardinette Apartments located at 5128 West Marathon Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038.) (The Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)* (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) *Journal correction Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (21) 25-0613 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Estate of Alejandro Valencia Mendez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV10630. (This matter arises from a March 4, 2017 incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department, in Los Angeles, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (22) 25-0614 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Dakota Sal v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV11404. (This Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 21  matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 15, 2022, due to an uplift in a sidewalk near 1400 South Wooster Street and 8700 West Cashio Street, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (23) 25-0615 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kobi Yakov v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV28460. (This matter arises from a January 29, 2021, trip and fall incident at 11812 West Magnolia Boulevard, in Valley Village.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (24) 25-0616 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Diane Rios aka Dyan Rios v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV10015. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 6, 2021, on the sidewalk at 1429 and 1420 Ivar Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted the City Attorney recommendation Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 22  (25) 25-0617 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ilian Balfour v. City of Los Angeles, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV45997. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 11, 2019, on the sidewalk at 7281 Fountain Boulevard, in the city of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (26) 25-0620 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kristine Habelmann, et al. v. Tarzana Treatment Centers, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BC692990; BC696190. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic accident which occurred on Oxnard Street near its intersection with Yolanda Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (27) 25-0635 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Gilbert Penate v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15106. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on May 28, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 527 North Spring Street in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 23  Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (28) 25-0636 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Herminigilda Nora Habana v. City of Los Angeles., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CHCV02582. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 25, 2023, on an uneven pavement located at 8484 Rincon Avenue in Sun Valley, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (29) 25-0654 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Tamara Bitner v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV17257. (This matter arises from a trip and fall on the sidewalk in front of 5038 Vincent Avenue on December 16, 2021.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (30) 25-0652 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Norma Elizabeth Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08534. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 24  collision at the intersection of Broadway and 59th Place, that occurred on April 16, 2021.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (31) 25-0653 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled John Neal v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV01468. (This matter arises from a July 9, 2022, incident wherein plaintiff fell from his scooter on a sidewalk at 6800 South Broadway Street, Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (32) 25-0655 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Said Yousef Hussein Aladli v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV25200. (This matter arises from a February 24, 2023 incident, where a tree fell on plaintiffs vehicle at Colgate Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 25  (33) 25-0658 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jason Armendariz v. City of Los Angeles., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32140 (This matter arises from the employment of a Los Angeles Police Officer who is employed at the Van Nuys Police Department, arising in 2019.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (34) 23-0414 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Brenda Baca v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23817. (This matter arises from Plaintiff’s claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against the Los Angeles Police Department.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (35) 24-1295 The City 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 Jeffrey Duggan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV21011. (This matter arises from an automobile versus pedestrian accident that occurred on June 27, 2020, on Mulholland Drive, in the Hollywood Hills.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted the City Attorney recommendation Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 26  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (36) 25-0657 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Sylva Alexanian v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23BBCV02152. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 26, 2023, on an uplifted sidewalk located at 4301Tujunga Avenue, in Studio City, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (37) 25-0585 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Octagon, Inc. (This case arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, McOsker, Raman (3) (38) 25-0582 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Getty Images US, Inc. (This case arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Hutt) in Open Session Friday - August 1, 2025 - PAGE 27  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Jurado All Councilmembers Benito Flores Rodriguez All Councilmembers Jaime Regalado Nazarian/Blumenfield All Council members Ira Freeman Park All Council members Christian Gassler  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME LEE JUARDO KOREAN INDEPENDENCE DAY BLUMENFIELD HERNANDEZ CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARNESS MONTH PARK PADILLA SERGEANT II CLEON JOSEPH PRICE PARK JAYNE KENNEDY HARRIS-DAWSON YAROSLAVSKY DR. DARRELL HARRINGTON SOTO-MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ CELIA CRUZ  No. 9 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the Budget and Finance Committee report relative to establishing a pilot program to use underground mechanized technology for waste and recyclable material collection. PRESENTED BY___________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY___________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember,8th District August 1, 2025 CF 21-1208-S1 ORIGINAL l Ru ED  No. 17 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the Budget and Finance Committee report relative to adding a digital component to the City’s Proposition 218 protest submittal process to facilitate public participation on revenue raising and fee increase measures. PRESENTED BY___________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY___________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember,8th District August 1, 2025 CF 24-1703  ITEM NO. 20 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in response to a settlement proposal in the case entitled 737-747 North Western Opportunity Owner LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01475. (This lawsuit seeks writs of mandate and declaratory relief related to the City’s alleged inspection requirement for Historical Property Contracts (Mills Act contracts), including the Jardinette Apartments located at 5128 W Marathon Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 23-1147  ITEM NO. 21 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Estate of Alejandro Valencia Mendez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV10630. (This matter arises from a March 4, 2017 incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $600,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $600,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Iredale and Yoo, APC, Client Trust Account in the amount of $600,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0613  ITEM NO. 22 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Dakota Sal v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV11404. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 15, 2022, due to an uplift in a sidewalk near 1400 South Wooster Street and 8700 West Cashio Street, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $110,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $110,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Peerali Law APC and Dakota Sal in the amount of $110,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0614  ITEM NO. 23 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Kobi Yakov v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV28460. (This matter arises from a January 29, 2021, trip and fall incident at 11812 West Magnolia Boulevard, in Valley Village.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Gene Goldsman and Kobi Yakov in the amount of $200,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0615  ITEM NO. 25 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Ilian Balfour v. City of Los Angeles, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV45997. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 11, 2019, on the sidewalk at 7281 Fountain Boulevard, in the city of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $215,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $215,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Mauro Fiore, Jr., APC, Client Trust Account and Ilian Balfour in the amount of $215,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0617  ITEM NO. 26 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Kristine Habelmann, et al. v. Tarzana Treatment Centers, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BC692990; BC696190. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic accident which occurred on Oxnard Street near its intersection with Yolanda Avenue, in the city of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $975,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $475,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $500,000 to Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, LLP, Client Trust Account, Kristine Habelmann and Katarina Habelmann, due in Fiscal Year 2025-26 by August 31, 2025. b. $475,000 to Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, LLP, Client Trust Account, Kristine Habelmann and Katarina Habelmann, due in Fiscal Year 2026-27 by August 31, 2026. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).  PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0620  ITEM NO. 27 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Gilbert Penate v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15106. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on May 28, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 527 N. Spring Street, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $150,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Downtown LA Law Group, LLP and Gilbert Penate in the amount of $150,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0635  ITEM NO. 28 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Herminigilda Nora Habana v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CHCV02582. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 25, 2023, on an uneven pavement located at 8484 Rincon Avenue in Sun Valley, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Ellis Law Corporation and Herminigilda Nora Habana in the amount of $200,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0636  ITEM NO. 29 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Tamara Bitner v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV17257. (This matter arises from a trip and fall on the sidewalk in front of 5038 Vincent Avenue on December 16, 2021.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $280,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $280,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: C. Michael Alder, APC and Tamara Bitner in the amount of $280,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0654  ITEM NO. 30 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Norma Elizabeth Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08534. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Broadway and 59th Place, that occurred on April 16, 2021.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $375,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $375,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009790, Fire Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009790, Fire Liability Payouts, as follows: The L/O of Jacob Emrani APC, Norma Elizabeth Gonzalez and Blanca Estela Gonzalez in the amount of $375,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0652  ITEM NO. 31 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled John Neal v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV01468. (This matter arises from a July 9, 2022, incident wherein plaintiff fell from his scooter on a sidewalk at 6800 South Broadway Street, Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Martinian Lawyers, Inc. and John Neal in the amount of $500,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0653  ITEM NO. 32 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Said Yousef Hussein Aladli v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV25200. (This matter arises from a February 24, 2023 incident, where a tree fell on plaintiffs vehicle at Colgate Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $650,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $650,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Panish, Shea, Ravipudi LLP and Said Yousef Hussein Aladli in the amount of $650,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0655  ITEM NO. 33 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Jason Armendariz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32140 (This matter arises from the employment of a Los Angeles Police Officer who is employed at the Van Nuys Police Department, arising in 2019.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: $1,500,000 to Nair PC Client Trust Account (in exchange for Plaintiff’s resignation). 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0658  ITEM NO. 34 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Brenda Baca v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23817. (This matter arises from Plaintiff’s claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against the Los Angeles Police Department.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $3,701,084.19 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $3,701,084.19 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, payable to Law + Brandmeyer, LLP Client Trust Account as follows: a. Law + Brandmeyer, LLP Client Trust Account and Brenda Baca, in the amount of $3,523,567.03 (plus applicable interest at the rate of 7% until paid). b. Law + Brandmeyer, LLP Client Trust Account in the amount of $177,517.16. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 23-0414  ITEM NO. 36 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Sylva Alexanian v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23BBCV02152. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 26, 2023, on an uplifted sidewalk located at 4301Tujunga Avenue, in Studio City, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Kohan & Bablove LLP and Sylvia Alexanian in the amount of $150,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0657  TEM NO. 37 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Octagon, Inc. (This case arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE a refund of $95,957.54, plus interest, to Octagon, Inc. This demand shall be drawn from Fund No. 100/62, Revenue Source No. 3081, (Business Tax). This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0585  ITEM NO. 38 8/1/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Getty Images US, Inc. (This case arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE waiver of penalties of $107,429.46 that were assessed following an audit of business tax years 2019-2021. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Blumenfield –McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: Yaroslavsky) at its meeting held on July 1, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District MM 7-1-25 CF 25-0582