City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, August 13, 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, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (10); Absent: Hutt, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Yaroslavsky (5) 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) 25-0160-S89 CD 1 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1351 South Albany Street. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 1  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1351 South Albany Street. (Lien: $3,840.47) Adopted to Continue Item to October 17, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (2) 25-0160-S88 CD 2 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 13724 West Calvert Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 13724 West Calvert Street. (Lien: $3,800.43) Adopted Motion (Nazarian – Blumenfield) to receive and file the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (3) 25-0160-S87 CD 3 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6212 North Corbin Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 2  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6212 North Corbin Avenue. (Lien: $3,850.39) Adopted to Continue Item to August 20, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (4) 25-0160-S83 CD 6 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6803 North Aldea Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6803 North Aldea Avenue. (Lien: $2,644.84) Adopted to Continue Item to September 10, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (5) 25-0160-S97 CD 6 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 8350 North Poole Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 3  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 8350 North Poole Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (6) 25-0160-S99 CD 6 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 15961 West Sherman Way. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 15961 West Sherman Way. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (7) 25-0160-S103 CD 6 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7708 North Beck Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 4  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 7708 North Beck Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted to Continue Item to September 10, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (8) 14-0160-S447 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 11366 North Oro Vista Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 11366 North Oro Vista Avenue. (Lien: $2,604.55) Adopted to Continue Item to September 10, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (9) 25-0160-S96 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6401 West Day Street. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 5  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6401 West Day Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (10) 15-0160-S174 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 12071 West Branford Street, Unit #8. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 12071 West Branford Street, Unit No. 8. (Lien: $514.42) Adopted Motion (Rodriguez – Harris-Dawson) to receive and file the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (11) 25-0160-S101 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 9117 South Denker Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 6  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 9117 South Denker Avenue. (Lien: $3,887.29) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (12) 25-0160-S104 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1456 West 61st Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1456 West 61st Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (13) 25-0160-S98 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 4915 South 11th Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 7  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4915 South 11th Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted to Continue Item to February 11, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (14) 25-0160-S94 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 9326 South Western Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 9326 South Western Avenue. (Lien: $6,891.51) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (15) 25-0160-S102 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 423 East 25th Street. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 8  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 423 East 25th Street. (Lien: $1,281.56) Adopted Motion (Rodriguez – Harris-Dawson) to receive and file the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (16) 25-0160-S85 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 857 East 92nd Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 857 East 92nd Street. (Lien: $3,847.53) Adopted to Continue Item to February 11, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (17) 25-0160-S95 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 346 East 90th Street. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 9  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 346 East 90th Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (18) 25-0160-S93 CD 10 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6080 West Alcott Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6080 West Alcott Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted to Continue Item to October 15, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (19) 25-0160-S90 CD 11 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7949 South Ramsgate Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 10  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 7949 South Ramsgate Avenue. (Lien: $1,936.56) Adopted Motion (Park – Rodriguez) to receive and file the lien and waive the late fees and interest - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (20) 25-0160-S100 CD 11 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 15206 West Earlham Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 15206 West Earlham Street. (Lien: $2,532.12) Adopted Item to confrim the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (21) 25-0160-S92 CD 12 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 23353 West Gilmore Street. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 11  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 23353 West Gilmore Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (22) 25-0160-S106 CD 12 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 8844 North Penfield Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 8844 North Penfield Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (23) 17-0160-S65 CD 14 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 2501 East Whittier Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 12  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2501 East Whittier Boulevard. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (24) 16-0160-S819 CD 14 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 415 South Bernal Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 415 South Bernal Avenue. (Lien: $3,819.21) Adopted to Continue Item to August 27, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (25) 25-0160-S105 CD 14 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 2323 East Whittier Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 13  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2323 East Whittier Boulevard. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Motion (Jurado – Rodriguez) to receive and file the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (26) 25-0160-S91 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1234 West 252nd Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1234 West 252nd Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Item to confirm the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (27) 15-0160-S61 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 11916 South Figueroa Street. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 14  HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 11916 South Figueroa Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Motion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson) to waive the late fees and interest for the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (28) 18-0160-S314 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 26232 South Zephyr Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 26232 South Zephyr Avenue. (Lien: $3,718.84) Adopted Motion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson) to waive the late fees and interest for the lien - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (29) 15-0150-S1 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Contract with American Express Travel Related Services Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 15  Company, Inc. for Credit Card Acceptance Services. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute the proposed contract agreement with American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (AMEX) for credit card acceptance services, for a contract term of five years from February 12, 2025 through February 11, 2030, subject to the City Attorney review as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no additional General Fund impact as sufficient funding is provided in the Department’s Bank Service Fees Account. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies to the extent that current expenditures will be funded by current revenues. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (30) 25-0734 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reducing appropriations of accounts within the Advanced Transportation System and Coordination (ATSAC) Trust Fund for completed projects and transferring/appropriating the funds for the repair, replacement, upgrade, and maintenance of ATSAC related infrastructure and equipment. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 16  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park - Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (DOT) to: a. Reduce appropriations to accounts within the ATSAC Trust Fund No. 484/94 by $2,303,831.27 for projects that have been completed and no longer require the funds, as stated in the Motion, attached to the Council file. b. Transfer and appropriate $3,692,055.64 within the ATSAC Trust Fund No. 484/94 from the Available Cash Balance to a new account entitled “ATSAC Systems Maintenance,” for the repair, replacement, upgrade, and maintenance of ATSAC related infrastructure and equipment. ​ 2. AUTHORIZE the DOT and City Administrative Officer to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically, or by any other means. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (31) 23-1387 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for attorneys fees, pursuant to the ruling in Yes in My Backyard, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 17  24STCP00524. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE payment of the Court-ordered attorneys’ fees in the total amount of $92,278 plus applicable interest from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts. The demand drawn on said fund shall be paid in two parts as follows: a. $63,353, plus applicable interest, to Patterson & O’Neill, PC, Tax I.D. No. 92-3699950. b. 28,925, plus applicable interest, to Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Attorney-Client Trust Account, Tax I.D. No. 95-3669194. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to deliver the warrants payable to Patterson & O’Neill, PC, and to Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Attorney-Client Trust Account by June 12, 2025, and following a receipt of a Notice of Satisfaction of the attorneys’ fee awarded against the City. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to approval of the City 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 18  (32) 25-0713 CD 5 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by T&T Homes LLC, for the property located at 10052 West Hillgrove Drive. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE Refund Claim No. 174641 in the amount of $66,340.80 to T&T Homes LLC for the project located at 10052 West Hillgrove Drive, Los Angeles, California 90210 in Council District 5. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (33) 25-0788 CD 7 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by BSDG 15226 Plummer LLC, for the property located at 15526 West Plummer Street. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE Refund Claim No. 173429 in the amount of $165,451.32 to BSDG 15226 Plummer LLC for the project located at 15526 West Plummer Street, North Hills, California 91343 in Council District 7. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 19  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (34) 24-0644-S1 CD 10 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing and providing for an easement to the Southern California Gas Company (SCG) in connection with the settlement in the case entitled West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614 (This case involves the cutting of a gas line that served the plaintiff’s commercial property). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying revised ORDINANCE, dated August 4, 2025, authorizing and providing for the non-financial conveyance of an easement to SCG, a California corporation, its successors and assigns (Grantee), to allow for a 5.00-foot in width permanent non-exclusive easement, in connection with the settlement in the case entitled West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614. 2. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance and approval of the City Attorney’s Office, to complete the transactions outlined in the Ordinance, process the necessary documentation to execute the same, and make any necessary technical adjustments. Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The non-exclusive permanent easement is being conveyed to SCG in order to effectuate the settlement in the above stated case. Said easement will be conveyed at no cost to SCG. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 20  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (35) 25-0006-S77 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to producing monthly reports on the City’s response to complaints of price gouging in the rental housing market. A. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Soto-Martinez – Yaroslavsky): 1. CONCUR with the action taken by the Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery on June 23, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S77. 2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to work with the City Attorney and other City entities as necessary, to produce monthly reports on the City's response to complaints of price gouging in the rental housing market, received by any City department, for the duration of the statewide emergency order declared in response to the January 2025 fires and for six months after, and that such monthly reports include, but are not limited to: a. Amount recovered for tenants: Track how much unlawfully charged rent has been returned to tenants or credited through settlements or court actions. b. Fines and penalties issued and collected: Report the number and total value of fines or other penalties imposed on landlords or property managers who broke the law, as well as whether these penalties have actually been collected. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 21  c. Type of landlord or entity involved: Distinguish between individual owners, corporate landlords, and property management companies. B. AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto- Martinez – Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the CLA to work with the City Attorney and other City entities as necessary, to produce monthly reports on the City's response to complaints of price gouging in the rental housing market, received by any City Department, for the duration of the statewide emergency order declared in response to the January 2025 fires and for six months after, and that such monthly reports include, but are not limited to: a. A count of the price gouging complaints ("complaints") received by the City. b. The average response times between receipt of a complaint and the initiation of investigations and any enforcement by the City. c. A categorization and count of the City's responses to complaints, including enforcement actions. d. A geographic breakdown of the complaints and of City enforcement actions. e. A list of repeat offenders about whom the City received complaints. f. Any recommendations for improving enforcement and increasing deterrence of illegal rent gouging. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 22  Community Impact Statement: Yes For, if Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Adopted Motion (Jurado – Raman) to Reconsider Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) Adopted Motion (Jurado – Raman) and Housing and Homelessness Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (36) 20-1350-S2 CD 14 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to enter into a sole source contract with Weingart to continue providing homeless services at the Hilda Solis Care First Village located at 1060 North Vignes Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Jurado - Hernandez): REQUEST LAHSA to enter into a sole source contract with Weingart to continue to provide services at the Hilda Solis Care First Village located at 1060 North Vignes Avenue in CD 14 through June 30, 2026. 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 Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 23  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (37) 25-0699 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City forming a Continuum of Care. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Jurado - Lee): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Los Angeles Housing Department, the City Attorney, and other departments as needed, to report to Council on the necessary steps to form a City Continuum of Care, including elements such as responsibilities, authorities, structure, funding, federal compliance requirements, timing and staffing. 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, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (38) 23-1022-S18 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating an updated bed plan in response to the Alliance Settlement Agreement. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Price): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Housing Department, with the support of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and in consultation with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report to Council within 60 days on the following: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 24  a. A cost benefit analysis of permanent housing interventions, including Master Leasing (utilizing Time-Limited Subsidies) and scattered site subsidy programs (Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool, Time-Limited Subsidies) that are feasible to bring online within the settlement term. b. Bed plan options broken down by typology and timeline to lease up for the Council to consider and approve to meet the City's settlement obligations by June 2027. c. Corresponding strategies to identify, fund and bring online all 1,913 beds through the various bed plan options. d. Corresponding strategies to match and lease up individuals in an equitable manner across all council districts from interim housing sites including timelines and leads for each component of the lease up process, starting with identification of eligible participants to lease up and enrollment in Time-Limited Subsidies, Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool, etc. 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, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (39) 25-0721 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying funding to continue Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development in the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Yaroslavsky): Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 25  INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department; and, REQUEST the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to identify funding sources to provide on-going operating subsidy to continue PSH development in the City and best ways to leverage City's funds and advocate for the availability of those dollars for this purpose. These sources should include but are not limited to the following: a. The State's Multifamily Housing Program b. Behavioral Health Services Act's Housing Intervention funds c. Measure A funds d. Philanthropic funding Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (40) 25-0384 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non- monetary donation of upgraded equipment for a Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) support vehicle to benefit the Emergency Services Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), valued at $45,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $45,000 to the LAPD from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for upgraded equipment for a Haz Mat support vehicle for the benefit of the LAPD Emergency Services Division; and, THANK the donor for Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 26  this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (41) 25-0580 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non- monetary donation by the Los Angeles Police Foundation for a training trailer with support equipment, valued at $159,807.94 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Hazardous Materials Unit. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $159,807.94 to the LAPD from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for a training trailer with support equipment for the benefit of the LAPD Hazardous Materials Unit; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (42) 25-0581 Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 27  PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non- monetary donation by the Los Angeles Police Foundation for repairs and refurbishment, valued at $421,200.47 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for the Edward M. Davis Training Facility. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $421,200.47 to the LAPD from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for repairs and refurbishment of the Edward M. Davis Training Facility; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (43) 25-0429 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for various purchases and items received from donors through the Foundation as part of the Adopt-A-Fire-Station program, valued at approximately $5,504,503.15 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $5,504,503.15 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for various purchases and items for multiple Fire Stations; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners states that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD budget from the acceptance of this donation. Donations provide the necessary items to meet the needs of the respective fire stations or administration sections. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specification sand LAFD business needs may be bore by General Fund, subject to budgetary Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 28  constraints. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (44) 25-0164 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of an in-kind donation valued at $5,733 from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation of a refrigerator for Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Station 18. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $5,733 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for a refrigerator for LAFD Fire Station 18; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation. Donations provide the necessary items to meet the needs of the respective fire stations or administrative sections. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD business needs may be borne by General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (45) 25-0162 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation valued at approximately $5,131.75 for various equipment purchases for the Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 29  benefit of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Operations Valley Bureau, Fire Station 115. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $5,131.75 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for various equipment purchases for the benefit of LAFD Fire Station 115; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (46) 24-1407 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for a commercial-grade refrigerator and freezer for food storage, valued at approximately $8,827.95 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Station 41. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $8,827.95 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for a commercial-grade refrigerator and freezer for food storage for the benefit of LAFD Fire Station 41; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 30  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (47) 25-0202 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for food, water, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items needed to provide immediate relief to firefighters during the recent wild fires, valued at approximately $700,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $700,000 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for food, water, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items needed to provide immediate relief to firefighters during the recent wild fires; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (48) 25-0430 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting an in- kind donation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation valued at approximately $99,000 for a one-year subscription to the Cordico Wellness App and 25 individual subscriptions for online peer support training, for the benefit of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) sworn Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 31  and civilian members, their families, and retirees. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $99,000 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation a one-year subscription to the Cordico Wellness App and 25 individual subscriptions for online peer support training, for the benefit of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) sworn and civilian members, their families, and retirees; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (49) 24-1413 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting an in- kind donation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for fire rescue harnesses and a canopy, valued at approximately $27,110.40 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Swiftwater Rescue Team. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $27,110.40 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for a fire rescue harnesses and a canopy for the benefit of the LAFD Swiftwater Rescue Team; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 32  completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (50) 24-1535 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting an in- kind donation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for 115 video laryngoscopes and associated accessories, valued at approximately $300,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the in-kind donation valued at $300,000 to the LAFD from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for 115 video laryngoscopes and associated accessories; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation according to the Department. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (51) 22-1545-S31 CD 6 STATUTORY and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 28th Status Report as of May 31, 2025; and minor improvements, funding allocation, lease and operation for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage Lot located at 16800 West Victory Boulevard in Council Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 33  District Six (CD 6) for those experiencing homelessness. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the minor improvements, funding allocation, lease, and operation for a period extending from September 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 for the RV Storage Lot located at 16800 West Victory Boulevard is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code Section 21080.10(c), applicable to contracts providing homelessness services; and, is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1(a) – Existing Facilities; Section 15303, Class 3(e) – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and Section 15304, Class 4(f) – Minor Alterations to Land. Refer to the Notice of Exemption, attached to Council file No. 22-1545-S31. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the proposed RV Storage lot located at 16800 West Victory Boulevard, also known as 6338-6340 Balboa Boulevard, in CD 6 through December 31, 2027. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to: a. Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. b. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 34  4. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department, or designee, to amend the existing Agreement (Contract No. C-145331) with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority in order to increase the contract amount by up to $9,932,355 to fund service provider costs associated with the Mayfair Hotel through April 30, 2026. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund given that the recommendations use budgeted General Funds Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Price Jr. (1) (52) 14-0366-S36 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to improving enforcement mechanisms of unauthorized cannabis shops. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee – Hutt): 1. REQUEST the City Attorney to: a. Assess and report on recommendations to improve the enforcement mechanisms of unauthorized cannabis shops with the goal of preventing them from resuming operations after having been closed down. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 35  b. Report on how the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program was previously utilized to enforce illegal cannabis businesses, if at all, and recommendations on how the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program can work on illegal cannabis business enforcement in the future. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the Bureau of Street Services and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report to Council with the steps necessary to, and funding required for, a formal delegation of enforcement authority under applicable cannabis regulatory codes and an amendment to the Los Angeles Municipal Code expanding enforcement jurisdiction for Street Services Investigators to enforce illegal cannabis operations. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial anlaysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council Studio City Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (53) 25-0351 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Emergency Management Department to coordinate with relevant City departments to develop and implement a comprehensive pre-event Emergency Standby Services contract to enhance the City's disaster response capabilities. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee – Rodriguez): Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 36  1. INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department, in coordination with the Chief Administrative Officer, Department of General Services and the Bureau of Contract Administration, to develop and implement, within the next six months, a comprehensive pre-event Emergency Standby Services contract to enhance the City’s disaster response capabilities. 2. INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department to include in its development and implementation of a pre- event Standby Services Contract adherence to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) standards, as well as Emergency Debris Removal experience. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (54) 25-0819 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the extension of appointment of Edgar Garcia as the interim General Manager, Department of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 37  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (55) 25-0005-S82 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 552 West Cypress Avenue (Case No. 759310), Assessor I.D. No. 5446-008-030, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 15, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 552 West Cypress Avenue (Case No. 759310), Assessor I.D. No. 5446-008-030, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (56) 25-0005-S72 Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 38  CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2121 South Portland Street (Case No. 759924), Assessor I.D. No. 5124-014-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 10, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2121 South Portland Street (Case No. 759924), Assessor I.D. No. 5124-014-002, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (57) 25-0005-S87 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1138 North Westmoreland Avenue (Case No. 811069), Assessor I.D. No. 5542-026-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1138 North Westmoreland Avenue (Case No. 811069), Assessor I.D. No. 5542-026-011, from the REAP. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 39  Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (58) 25-0005-S88 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 6307 West 6th Street (Case No. 723928), Assessor I.D. No. 5510-020-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 6307 West 6th Street (Case No. 723928), Assessor I.D. No. 5510-020-002, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (59) 25-0005-S89 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3321 East Granada Street (Case No. 820863), Assessor I.D. No. 5454-028-003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 40  Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3321 East Granada Street (Case No. 820863), Assessor I.D. No. 5454-028-003, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (60) 25-0005-S90 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 420 West O’Farrell Street (Case No. 869388), Assessor I.D. No. 7449-010-016, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 420 West O’Farrell Street (Case No. 869388), Assessor I.D. No. 7449-010-016, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 41  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (61) 25-0005-S91 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2710 South Normandie Avenue (Case No. 782349), Assessor I.D. No. 5054-006-003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2710 South Normandie Avenue (Case No. 782349), Assessor I.D. No. 5054-006-003, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (62) 25-0005-S92 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1651 East 52nd Street (Case No. 675278), Assessor I.D. No. 5106-026-031, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1651 East 52nd Street (Case No. 675278), Assessor I.D. No. 5106-026-031, from the REAP. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 42  Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (63) 25-0005-S93 CD 8 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 840 West 81st Street (Case Nos. 611992; 651598), Assessor I.D. No. 6032-006-013, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated July 31, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 840 West 81st Street (Case Nos. 611992; 651598), Assessor I.D. No. 6032-006-013, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (64) 25-0768 Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 43  COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (BPW) relative to a contract amendment with Community Partners for City Plants to extend the term of the contract to provide tree planting coordination through December 31, 2025. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Executive Officer, BPW, to execute an amendment with Community Partners for City Plants to extend the term of the contract to provide tree planting coordination through December 31, 2025. 2. AUTHORIZE the President, BPW, or two members, to execute the contract amendment after approval as-to-form has been obtained by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (65) 20-1169-S2 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HUTT) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District One's (CD 1) special observation of El Grito, including the illumination of City Hall on September 13, 2025. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item to the Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 44  General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with CD 1 's special observation of El Grito, including the illumination of City Hall on September 13, 2025. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (66) 25-0888 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for two security officers to provide security services at Runyon Canyon Park from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $12,500 in the Council District Four portion of the Council Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28, to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/88, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for two security officers to provide security services at Runyon Canyon Park from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications/ changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. 3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the RAP to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to Allied Universal Security, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Adopted Item Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 45  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (67) 25-0889 MOTION (PADILLA, HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ, SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District One’s (CD 1) special observation of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with CD 1’s special observation of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Hernandez – Jurado) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Price Jr. (2) (68) 25-0892 MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to funding for services in connection with the gathering with the Consul General and Korean Diaspora to celebrate the National Liberation Day of Korea on August 15, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the gathering with the Consul General and Korean Diaspora to celebrate the National Liberation Day of Korea on August 15, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall. Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 46  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (69) 25-0005-S75 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4569 East York Boulevard (Case No. 708518), Assessor I.D. No. 5474-011-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 15, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4569 East York Boulevard (Case No. 708518), Assessor I.D. No. 5474-011-011, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of August 6, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (70) 25-0005-S86 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3028 East 1st Street (Case No. 24583), Assessor I.D. No. 5179-002-023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 47  APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 22, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3028 East 1st Street (Case No. 24583), Assessor I.D. No. 5179-002-023, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of August 6, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (71) 25-0002-S31 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HERNANDEZ – JURADO) relative to establishing the City’s position on the May 29, 2025 amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 71 (Weiner), regarding timelines for legal challenges. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City's 2025-2026 State Legislative Program OPPOSITION for SB 71 (Weiner), as amended on May 29, 2025, unless amended to remove Section 3. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Against: Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council For, if Amended: Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 48  (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (72) 20-0263-S3 VERBAL UPDATE ONLY – NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN Status update relative to the appropriation and retention of outside counsel for the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291-DOC-KES, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22- 55687. [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9 (d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(2) (one potential case) relative to LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States Central District Court (USDC) Case No. 2:20-cv-02291-DOC-KES.] (Scheduled pursuant to Council action of May 20, 2025.) Council discussed the matter in Closed Session; no action taken in Open Session Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 49  (73) 25-0801 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Robert Sargsyan v. Marvin Gonzalez, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24BBCV00364. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision incident on July 13, 2023, near Atoll Avenue and Saticoy Street, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (74) 25-0802 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Sarkis Kaladjian, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV26321. (This matter arises from leakage from an underground drain pipe located at 4071 Los Nietos Drive, Los Angeles on September 27, 2019.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (75) 25-0803 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Matthew Parenti v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05716. (This matter arises from a tree fall incident on May 1, 2023, at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, in Sherman Oaks.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 50  Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (76) 25-0804 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled David Quinones, et al. v. Edwin Sanchez, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09605. (This matter arises from a multi-vehicle auto accident on February 11, 2020, on Victory Boulevard just east of its intersection with Encino Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (77) 25-0805 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ligia Ramirez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV08069. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle car accident on May 7, 2020, at Wilmington and East 108th Street.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (78) 25-0457 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Anthony Doyen v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 569363; Second Appellate District Case No. B299745. (This matter arises from the Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 51  2014 non-selection of Sergeant Anthony Doyen to the open supervisor position in Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (79) 25-0806 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lee Newson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV02179. [This matter arises from a Los Angeles Police Officer alleging four causes of action, all under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): Disability Discrimination; Harassment; Retaliation; and Failure to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation that arose in 2021.] (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (80) 25-0807 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Morna Cadle, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11406. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle automobile accident on November 20, 2021, on Vanowen Street just east of its intersection with Sylmar Avenue.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 5, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 52  Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (81) 25-0014 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 Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation Administrative Case Numbers: 2021- 0226 and 2023-0106. (These matters concern potential voluntary compliance agreement with the Federal Highway Administration.) (Public Works Committee considered the above matter on June 11, 2025.) Adopted the City Attorney’s recommendations contained in Confidential Report No. R24-0623 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (82) 25-0854 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Robert Danbom v. LAFD, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV28056. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted to Continue Item to August 15, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (83) 25-0855 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Arturo Aceves Jimenez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-cv- 07117. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted to Continue Item to August 15, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 53  Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Petty F. Santos, INTERIM CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday - August 13, 2025 - PAGE 54  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Lee Park Patti MacJennett  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Lee All Members Charles Johnson Park - Harris-Dawson - All Members Frank E. Baxter McOsker  Item 2 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council RECEIVE and FILE the following proposed lien: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 2 25-0160-S88 13724 West Calvert Street $3,800.43 PRESENTED BY___________________________ ADRIN NAZARIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District August 13, 2025 CD 2  Item 10 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council RECEIVE and FILE the following proposed lien: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 10 15-0160-S174 12071 West Branford Street, Unit 8 $514.42 PRESENTED BY___________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District SECONDED BY____________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District August 13, 2025 CD 7  Item 15 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council RECEIVE and FILE the following proposed lien: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 15 25-0160-S102 423 East 25th Street $1,281.56 PRESENTED BY___________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District SECONDED BY____________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District August 13, 2025 CD 9  Item 19 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council RECEIVE AND FILE the following proposed lien and WAIVE the late fees and interest: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 19 25-0160-S90 7949 South Ramsgate Avenue $1,936.56 PRESENTED BY___________________________ TRACI PARK Councilmember, 11th District SECONDED BY____________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District August 13, 2025 CD 11  Item 25 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council RECEIVE and FILE the following proposed lien: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 25 25-0160-S105 2323 East Whittier Boulevard $1,276.56 PRESENTED BY___________________________ YSABEL JURADO Councilmember, 14th District SECONDED BY____________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District August 13, 2025 CD 14  Item 27 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council WAIVE the late fees and interest for the following proposed lien: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 27 15-0160-S61 11916 South Figueroa Street $1,276.56 PRESENTED BY___________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District SECONDED BY____________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District August 13, 2025 CD 15  Item 28 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council WAIVE the late fees and interest for the following proposed lien: Agenda Item No. Council file No. Address Amount 28 18-0160-S314 26232 South Zephyr Avenue $3,718.04 PRESENTED BY___________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District SECONDED BY____________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District August 13, 2025 CD 15  ITEM 35 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to producing monthly reports on the City’s response to complaints of price gouging in the rental housing market.; Item 35 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 25- 0006-S77). PRESENTED BY ____________________________ YSABEL JURADO Councilmember, 14th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ NITHYA RAMAN Councilmember, 4th District August 13, 2025 CF 25-0006-S77  ITEM 54 Council file No. 25-0819 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of appointment of Edgar Garcia as the interim General Manager, Department of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's extension of appointment of Edgar Garcia as the interim General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted Summary: On August 12, 2025, your Committee considered a Mayor report relative to the extension of appointment of Edgar Garcia as the interim General Manager, Department of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. After providing an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to approve the recommendations in the report. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE JURADO: YES HERNANDEZ: ABSENT NAZARIAN: YES MM 25-0819_rpt_APLCE_8-12-25 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL A CTS-  ITEM 67 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND MOTION (PADILLA, HERNANDEZ – RODRIGUEZ, SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District One’s special observation of Mexican Independence Day including the illumination of City Hall; Item 67 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 25-0889); to change the date from September 16, 2025 to September 15, 2025. PRESENTED BY ____________________________ EUNISSES HERNANDEZ Councilmember, 1st District SECONDED BY _____________________________ YSABEL JURADO Councilmember, 14th District August 13, 2025 CF 25-0889  ITEM NO. 73 8/13/25 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 Robert Sargsyan v. Marvin Gonzalez, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24BBCV00364. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision incident on July 13, 2023, near Atoll Avenue and Saticoy Street, in Los Angeles.), 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, subject to reimbursement from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: The Shirvanian Law Firm, APLC, Client Trust Account and Robert Sargsyan in the amount of $200,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0801  ITEM NO. 74 8/13/25 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 Sarkis Kaladjian, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV26321. (This matter arises from leakage from an underground drain pipe located at 4071 Los Nietos Drive, Los Angeles on September 27, 2019.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $425,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: Hamassian Law, APC Sarkis Kaladjian Client Trust Account in the amount of $425,000. Breakdown as follows: a. Hamassian Law, APC Sarkis Kaladjian and Marine Karapetian in the amount of $425,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0802  ITEM NO. 75 8/13/25 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 Matthew Parenti v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05716. (This matter arises from a tree fall incident on May 1, 2023, at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, in Sherman Oaks.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $349,999.99 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $349,999.99 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts, as follows: Pheffer Law Corporation Client Trust Account in the amount of $349,999.99. Breakdown as follows: a. $349,999.99 to Pheffer Law Corporation and Matthew Parenti. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0803  ITEM NO. 76 8/13/25 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 David Quinones, et al. v. Edwin Sanchez,et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09605. (This matter arises from a multi-vehicle auto accident on February 11, 2020, on Victory Boulevard just east of its intersection with Encino 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 $340,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $340,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demand(s) from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, payable to: Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP Client Trust Account in the amount of $340,000. Breakdown as follows: a. Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP and David Quinones in the amount of $200,000. b. Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP and Citlaly Quinones in the amount of $90,000. c. Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP and Itzel Quinones in the amount of $50,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0804  ITEM NO. 77 8/13/25 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 Ligia Ramirez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV08069. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle car accident on May 7, 2020, at Wilmington and East 108th Street.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $895,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $895,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand(s) from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, payable to: Mark H. Aprahamian, P.C. Client Trust Account in the amount of $895,000, breakdown as follows: a. $5,000 to Mark H. Aprahamian, P.C. and Sebastian Obregon, a minor by and through his GAL mother Cristina Ramirez. b. $140,000 to Mark H. Aprahamian, P.C. and Ligia Ramirez. c. $750,000 to Mark H. Aprahamian, P.C. and Cristina Ramirez. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0805  ITEM NO. 78 8/13/25 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 Anthony Doyen v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 569363; Second Appellate District Case No. B299745. (This matter arises from the 2014 non-selection of Sergeant Anthony Doyen to the open supervisor position in Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,150,000, in Fiscal Year 2025-26, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,035,000, 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: McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Client Trust Account in the amount of $1,035,000,. 4. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2025-26, from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001012 – Sworn Salaries payable to Anthony Doyen for payroll in the amount of $115,000, subject to all applicable taxes, deductions, and payroll withholdings. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0457  ITEM NO. 79 8/13/25 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 Lee Newson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV02179. (This matter arises from a Los Angeles Police Officer alleging four causes of action, all under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): Disability Discrimination; Harassment; Retaliation; and Failure to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation that arose in 2021.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $2,811,353.56, plus accrued interest, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $2,631,353.56, plus accrued interest, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts to Law + Brandmeyer LLP Client Trust Account in the amount of $2,631,353.56, plus accrued interest. 4. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001012 – Sworn Salaries payable to Lee Scott Newson for payroll in the amount of $180,000 for back wages and future wages, subject to all applicable taxes, deductions, and payroll withholdings. 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. 6. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on how much the City spends annually on interest due to the delay of these types of settlements, and how to prioritize or expedite judgments with interest through the Claims Board, Committee, and Council process This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0806  ITEM NO. 80 8/13/25 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 Morna Cadle, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11406. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle automobile accident on November 20, 2021, on Vanowen Street just east of its intersection with Sylmar Avenue.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $120,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $120,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Ghozland Law Firm, PC Client Trust Account in the amount of $120,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 5, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-5-25 CF 25-0807