City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, August 20, 2025 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Blumenfield, Jurado, Raman, (3) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 25-0475 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property as Public Street lying on 6141 West Century Boulevard - Right of Way No 36000-10213. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 1  1. FIND that this dedication of City-owned land as a public sidewalk is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, under Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. DEDICATE, ACCEPT and ESTABLISH the City-owned real property lying on 6141 West Century Boulevard, as shown on the Exhibit Map of the August 4, 2025 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of a public street of said City. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 25, 2025, authorizing the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City as part 6141 West Century Boulevard, all public streets of said City. 4. FIND that this dedication, acceptance, and establishment, of City-owned real property as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (2) 25-0160-S87 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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 Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 2  Corbin 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 6212 North Corbin Avenue. (Lien: $3,850.39) (Continued from Council meeting of August 13, 2025) Adopted Item to Continue to September 3, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (3) 20-1200-S15 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Tafarai Bayne to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Tafarai Bayne to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Tafarai Bayne resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M=2; F=2; Vacant = 1). Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 3  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (4) 13-1343 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Joy Atkinson to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Joy Atkinson to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Joy Atkinson resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M=3; F=4). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 12, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (5) 23-1200-S128 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Brian Chu to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 4  RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Brian Chu to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Brian Chu resides in Council District 5. (Current composition: M=4; F=4). Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Jurado (1) (6) 25-0767 CD 1 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the execution of the proposed agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and CultivaLA, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the Pico-Union Cesar Chavez Community Garden, located at 1554 West 11th Place. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board), or designee, to execute the proposed agreement between the RAP and CultivaLA, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the Pico-Union Cesar Chavez Community Garden, located at 1554 West 11th Place, Los Angeles, California 90015, for a term of five years upon the execution of the agreement, with one five-year option to renew, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. REQUEST the Board, or designee, to attach the Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 1/25)[v.2] to the proposed Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 5  agreement before execution. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the agreement will have no adverse fiscal impact on the General Fund or the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302, as the CultivaLA Inc. is a self-sustaining program, and events and activities are funded through CultivaLA Inc. dues, grants, and private donations, at no cost to the RAP. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the action recommended in the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies as there is no cost to the City associated with the proposed agreement. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (7) 14-0061-S1 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. 3538 with Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc., to continue operation of the Joy Picus Child Care Center. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board), to execute the Third Amendment (Amendment) to Contract No. 3538 with Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc., in substantially the form as Attachment No. 1 of the Board report dated June 23, 2025, attached to Council file No. 14-0061-S1, to extend the term for 12 months commencing on July 1, 2025, subject to approval by City Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 6  Council and the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that the proposed Third Amendment will impact the Recreation and Parks General Fund through existing maintenance expenses associated with exterior play-area grounds keeping, which is approved and included as part of the normal annual maintenance budget for City Hall Park. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 22, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 22, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (8) 25-0868 CD 12 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to include Chatsworth Park North on the list of parks included in the Gate Closure Program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Hernandez): REQUEST the RAP and the LAPD to include Chatsworth Park North on the list of parks included in the Gate Closure Program. 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 20, 2025 - PAGE 7  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (9) 25-0820 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of three positions for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of the following positions from the Civil Service for the LAHD pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4): a. One Assistant Chief Grants Administrator (Class Code 1577) b. Two Project Assistants (Class Code 1542) 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (10) 25-0823 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of the salary setting for proposed new Duties Description Record (DDR) for Electric Meter Setter Supervisor (EMSS; Class Code 3824). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the salary setting for the DDR in connection with the position of EMSS A (Class Code 3824) as detailed in the Department of Water and Power (DWP) report dated July 8, 2025, attached to the Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 8  Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund. The DWP expects to budget funds to cover the two EMSS A positions. The estimated average year-over- year financial impact associated with the two EMSS A positions ranges approximately $288,327.74 to $296,766.60. Assumptions are based on the Cost-of-Living Adjustment floor of 2.5 percent and ceiling of 5.5 percent, which are based on Consumer Price Index, salary adjustments, and other identified miscellaneous new Memorandum of Understanding provisions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (11) 25-0850 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the salary adjustment for the existing job class of Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic (UDCM) A (Class Code 3812), Duties Description Record (DDR) No. 94-38310. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the salary adjustment for the existing job class of UDCM A (Class Code 3812), DDR No. 94-38310, as detailed in the Department of Water and Power (DWP) report dated July 8, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. The DWP has sufficient budgeted funds to cover the annual salaries for incorporation into DWP’s labor costs for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. There are currently 35 incumbents in UDCM A, DDR No. 94-38310. The fiscal impact of the proposed retroactive payments for this existing UDCM A, DDR No. 94-38310, for the period of November 15, 2023, through July 31, 2025 (20.5 months), is a one-time amount of approximately $513,328. The estimated average year-over-year financial impact associated with the 35 UDCM A positions ranges approximately $311,911 to $321,041. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 9  Assumptions are based on the Cost-of-Living Adjustment floor of 2.5 percent and ceiling of 5.5 percent. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (12) 25-0766 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. C-142249 with Benefit Coordinators of America, LLC dba BenefitScape (Benefit Coordinators of America). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. C-142249 with Benefit Coordinators of America to: a. Increase the expenditure authority by $400,000 resulting in not- to-exceed compensation of $1,000,000. b. Extend the term by an additional two years for an overall term effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2027, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Admininistrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding is available in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget within the Human Resources Benefits’ Contractual Services Account. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed Agreement expenditures, and future year expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds, the recommendation of the CAO report dated June 32, 2025, attached to the Council file, complies with the City's Financial Policies. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 10  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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (13) 11-1813-S12 CD 15 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Emergency Management Department (EMD) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the Department of City Planning (DCP) and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to report on whether the Rancho LPG facility has been, or will be assessed and incorporated as a high-priority risk in the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP); and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky): 1. INSTRUCT the EMD and CLA, in coordination with the DCP, LAFD, and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report to Council within 30 days on whether the Rancho LPG facility has been, or will be, assessed and incorporated as a high-priority risk in the City's LHMP, with a focus on hazards such as explosions, toxic releases, and the facility's proximity to residential, recreational, and commercial areas. The report should include the current processes for assessing facilities like Rancho LPG, identifying gaps in the risk evaluation, and suggesting improvements to better integrate potentially hazardous sites into the LHMP. The report should also include the cost to increase the weekly inspections to the site, along with existing records related to safety inspections for the site. 2. INSTRUCT the EMD and CLA, in coordination with the DCP and LAFD, to report to Council within 30 days on Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 11  how to enhance regional coordination between the City of Los Angeles, neighboring municipalities, fire departments, and emergency management agencies, to ensure a unified response strategy and communication regarding hazardous sites, including Rancho LPG. This should address risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and the safety measures in place at the facility to protect the surrounding community. 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: Wilmington Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (14) 11-1813-S13 CD 15 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reports on the continued operation of the Rancho LPG facility, the state and federal regulations regarding code requirements or zoning laws, risk assessments etc. for all above-ground liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facilities; and, on the cost of an independent third-party hazard study on the Rancho LPG facility to determine its immediate and long-term risks. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Raman): 1. INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department (EMD) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report to Council in 30 days on the continued operation of the Rancho LPG facility in its current location and calls for an immediate regulatory review to address the safety deficiencies surrounding above-ground LPG storage. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 12  2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the EMD and LAFD, to report to Council in 30 days on the state and federal regulations relative to code requirements or zoning laws related to distance requirements, blast-zone buffer zones, mandatory seismic reinforcements, standardized emergency response protocols, and stringent risk assessments for all above- ground LPG facilities. The report should include policy recommendations for consideration, such as ordinances, rules, or regulations related to code requirements or zoning laws that would ensure the City adopts modern safety standards for tank maintenance and distancing. 3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with the EMD and LAFD, to report to Council in 30 days on the cost of an independent third-party hazard study on the Rancho LPG facility to determine its immediate and long-term risks, with findings used to guide the responsible decommissioning and relocation of, hazardous LPG storage away from densely populated areas. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (15) 25-0431 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the request for payment of reward offer (DR No. 23-19-08296) in a hit-and-run case. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 13  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the payment of $50,000 for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator in connection with a fatal hit-and-run case. (DR No. 23-19- 08296). 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $50,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transfer $50,000 from the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14, Account No. XXXXXX, to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Secret Service Account No. 004310. 4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to make the appropriate reward payment. 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, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (16) 25-0621 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Request for Proposals (RFP) for Official Police Garage (OPG) towing and storage services. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 14  AUTHORIZE the Board of Police Commissioners to release the RFP, attached to the Board of Police Commissioners report dated April 29, 2025, attached to the Council file, subject to minor revisions and formatting by staff. 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, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (17) 25-0633 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation valued at $114,705.00 for restroom repairs and improvements at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 77th Street Community Police Station. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $114,705.00 to the LAPD from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for restroom repairs and improvements at the LAPD 77th Street Community Police Station; 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 15  (18) 24-1606 CDs 8, 9 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the grant application and subaward for the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept a grant award of $225,000 for the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant, by and through the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, with funding from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. b. Execute the sub-award grant agreement for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70. b. Spend up to the grant amount of $225,000 in accordance with the grant sub-award agreement. c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 16  a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $225,000 to appropriation account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant funds. b. Increase appropriations by $137,061 on an as-needed basis from the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn. c. Increase appropriations by $12,939 on an as-needed basis from the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, Related Costs. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular meeting on or after July 1, 2025, the following instruction: That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to: a. Increase appropriations by $68,530 on an as-needed basis from the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn. b. Increase appropriations by $6,470 on an as-needed basis from the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, Related Costs. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will allow for the expenditure of the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant award totaling $225,000. The grant will provide overtime funding for sworn personnel and funding for related costs. No matching funds are required for this grant. There Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 17  is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time grant-eligible program expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (19) 22-0417 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the extension and budget modification of the 2021 Collaborative Approaches Towards Preventing and Addressing Hate Crime Grant Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: a. Accept the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program’s approval of a no-cost extension for the 2021 Collaborative Approaches Towards Preventing and Addressing Hate Crime Program (Hate Crime) grant, extending the award period from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024, to October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. b. Amend and execute Contract No. 141545 with Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. (JSS), a subrecipient agency, for the provision of grant research partner services, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 18  c. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with a selected vendor for a term within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $38,475, and/or such additional amounts as may be subsequently approved by the grant, for the provision of creation and development of a virtual Hate Crime Training Course, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. d. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with a selected vendor(s) for a term within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $75,000, and/or such additional amounts as may be subsequently approved by the grant, for the provision of website development to update the LAPD’s website to improve presentation of Hate Crime to the community, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Transfer funds totaling $229,699 within the 2021 Hate Crime grant, approved by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), as outlined in Recommendation No. 2a. in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May 5, 2025, attached to the Council file. b. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations as outlined in Recommendation No. 3 in the CAO report dated May 5, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within said report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will allow for the expenditure of the 2021 Collaborative Approaches towards Preventing and Addressing Hate Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 19  Crime (Hate Crime) Grant award totaling $833,333 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in said report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (20) 25-0035 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the grant application and award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Departrment (LAPD), or designee, to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept a grant award of $323,675 for the FY 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program, from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. b. Negotiate and execute the Grant Agreement for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Spend up to the grant amount of $323,675 in accordance with the grant award agreement. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 20  b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70. c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $323,675 to appropriation account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the FY 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program grant funds. b. Authorize the Controller to transfer for the FY 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows: i. $35,200, Account No. 001090, Overtime, Civilian ii. $6,160, Account No. 001092, Overtime, Sworn iii. $3,632, Account No. to be determined, Related Costs 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular meeting on or after July 1, 2025, the following instruction: That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Controller to: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 21  a. Transfer for the FY 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows: i. $102,080, Account No. 001090, Overtime, Civilian ii. $11,880, Account No. 001092, Overtime, Sworn iii. $10,233, Account No. to be determined, Related Costs b. Increase appropriations by $6,470 on an as-needed basis from the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, Related Costs. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will allow for the acceptance and expenditure of the 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program grant award totaling $323,675. The grant will provide funding for civilian and sworn overtime, related costs, travel, and supplies. No matching funds are required for this grant. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time grant-eligible program expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (21) 24-0641 Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 22  PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the acceptance of the 2023 Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Cooperative Agreement Supplemental Grant. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ACCEPT the 2023 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperative Agreement Supplemental Grant for the Urban Search and Rescue CA-TF1 in the amount of $145,372 for the term of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026; and, AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to execute any documents or agreements necessary to accept the grant, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to deposit the receipt of the Supplemental 2023 FEMA grant award funds into Fund No. 335/38, Account 38023R. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $145,372 from Fund No. 100/38, Account 001012 (Salaries Sworn), to Fund No. 335/38, Account 38023R, for the purchase of expense and equipment items, to be reimbursed by the FEMA grant during the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, and any extensions granted by FEMA. 4. AUTHORIZE the LAFD and the Controller to transfer funds, as needed, between Fund No. 335/38 and Fund No. 100/38, based upon submissions to the City Administrative Officer (CAO), for implementation of the 2023 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Cooperative Agreement program through the end of the grant performance period. 5. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 23  Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations stated in the report will authorize the LAFD to accept supplemental funding in the amount of $145,372 for the purchase of replacement cache equipment in support of the 2023 FEMA Cooperative Agreement Grant for the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force - California Task Force One (CA-TF1), for a total grant award amount of $1,515,499. The term of the cooperative agreement will cover the period from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026. The LAFD will front-fund the costs for the purchase of the equipment, subject to reimbursement by FEMA upon submission of proper documentation. The FEMA grant does not require matching funds by the City. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies, in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (22) 25-0153 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to the inclusion of Terminal Island “Furusato” Tuna Street Buildings, located at 700 - 702 Tuna Street; and 712 - 716 Tuna Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 24  2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Terminal Island “Furusato” Tuna Street Buildings, located at 700 - 702 Tuna Street; and 712 - 716 Tuna Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Los Angeles City Council Owner: Los Angeles City Harbor Department Case No. CHC-2025-1064-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2025-1065-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 3, 2025) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (23) 25-1200-S34 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Brian Rosenstein to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 25  Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Rosenstein to the LACPC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 11. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 6; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (24) 22-1200-S3 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Vanessa Barraza to the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2030. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Vanessa Barraza to the SVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2030, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 3. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 26  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 10, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (25) 25-1200-S37 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Myanna Dellinger to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2028. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Myanna Dellinger to the ELAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 3; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (26) 25-0383 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal filed for the operation of a restaurant, known as Full House Restaurant, located at 11649, 11649 ½, 11651 and 11651 ½ West Riverside Drive. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 27  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of Planning (DCP), Office of the Zoning Administration, as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by VA Corner Dining, Inc., Vasil Ogannisyan (Representative: Alicia Bartley), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the Zoning Administrator on Case No. ZA-2024-7708-RV, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 13B.6.2 to require the modification of the operation of a restaurant, known as Full House Restaurant, located at 11649, 11649 ½ , 11651, and 11651 ½ West Riverside Drive, in order to mitigate adverse impacts caused by said operation and any potential impacts caused by any future operation of the use. The business owner/operator is appealing Condition Nos. 8 (Hours of Operation), 22 (Outdoor Speakers) and 31.a (Security Guard). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 27, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 27, 2025) Adopted Item Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 28  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (27) 14-1318-S1 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to allow the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (DOT) to delegate its authority to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the installation and removal of temporary traffic control devices. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Padilla): REQUEST the City Attorney to: a. Negotiate and draft an amendment to the Master Cooperative Agreement for the Design and Construction of Transportation Projects (MCA), with the assistance of relevant departments, between Metro and the City of Los Angeles, to support implementation of the proposed amendment to LAMC Section 80.07. b. Prepare and present an ordinance amending LAMC Section 80.07, with the assistance of the DOT, in order to effectuate the MCA amendment, authorizing the DOT to delegate its authority to Metro for the installation and removal of temporary traffic control devices. The ordinance amendment shall require indemnification of the City of Los Angeles from all liability resulting from Metro’s installation and removal of temporary traffic control devices, a sunset provision, and project-specific approval. 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 20, 2025 - PAGE 29  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (28) 22-1568 CD 15 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an evaluation of the safety improvements for the Anaheim Priority Corridor, from Figueroa Street to Henry Ford Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Department of Transportation report dated June 30, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to an evaluation of the safety improvements for the Anaheim Priority Corridor, from Figueroa Street to Henry Ford Avenue, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: Yes. For if Amended: Wilmington Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (29) 25-0008-S9 CD 3 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Mason Avenue, Gazette Avenue, Enadia Way, Winnetka Avenue, Lanark Street, Independence Avenue, and Cohasset Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield – Lee): RESOLVE to: 1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 30  2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: a. Mason Avenue between Parthenia Street and Roscoe Boulevard b. Gazette Avenue between Hart Street and Enadia Way c. Enadia Way between Gazette Avenue and Irondale Avenue d. Winnetka Avenue between Parthenia Street and Roscoe Boulevard e. Lanark Street between Sunny Brae Avenue and Lurline Avenue f. Independence Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Osborne Street g. Cohasset Street between Deering Avenue and Variel Avenue 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 31  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (30) 25-0008-S10 CD 15 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Torrance Boulevard, Normandie Avenue, and Vermont Avenue, in the Harbor Gateway area. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker – Blumenfield): RESOLVE to: 1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: a. South-easterly side of Torrance Boulevard and Normandie Avenue b. South-easterly section of Normandie Avenue, between Francisco Street and 204th Street c. Vermont Avenue, between 169th Street and Artesia Avenue 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 32  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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (31) 25-0008-S11 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Milton Street, Sardis Avenue, Barry Avenue, and Brookhaven Avenue, in Council District 11. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park – Rodriguez): RESOLVE to: 1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, and California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: a. Milton Street from Mascagni Street to McConnell Avenue b. Sardis Avenue from Barry Avenue to South Barrington Avenue c. Barry Avenue from Brookhaven Avenue to Clarkson Road d. Brookhaven Avenue from Federal Avenue to Barry Avenue Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 33  2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (32) 25-0008-S12 CD 5 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Preuss Road, Whitworth Drive, Cashio Street, Airdrome Street, Lucerne Boulevard, South Gramercy Place, West 10th Street, Cotner Avenue, Pontius Avenue in Council District Five. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Lee): RESOLVE to: 1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, and California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., on both sides of the following street segments: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 34  a. Preuss Road between South Robertson Boulevard and Cadillac Avenue b. Whitworth Drive between South Beverly Drive and La Cienega Boulevard c. Cashio Street between South Roxbury Drive and South Robertson Boulevard d. Airdrome Street between Rexford Drive and La Cienega Boulevard e. South Lucerne Boulevard between Wilshire Boulevard and 9th Street f. South Gramercy Place between West 9th Street and West Olympic Boulevard g. Lucerne Boulevard between Wilshire Boulevard and West 8th Street h. Lucerne Boulevard between Francis Avenue and West 9th Street i. West 10th Street between South Wilton Place and South Gramercy Place j. Cotner Avenue between Ohio Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard k. Pontius Avenue between Ohio Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 35  specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (33) 25-0008-S13 CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Kewen Avenue, Redbank Street, Telfair Avenue, Peoria Street, Truesdale Street, Roscoe Boulevard, Wheatland Avenue, De Garmo Avenue, Penrose Street, El Dorado Avenue, and Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Council District Six. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Padilla – Park): RESOLVE to: 1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments: a. Both sides of Kewen Avenue from Peoria Street to Redbank Avenue Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 36  b. Both sides of Redbank Street from Kewen Avenue to Telfair Avenue c. Both sides of Telfair Avenue from Lankershim Boulevard to Sheldon Street d. Both sides of Peoria Street from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to San Fernando Road e. Both sides of Truesdale Street from San Fernando Road to Haddon Avenue f. Both sides of Roscoe Boulevard from Dora Street to Olinda Street g. Both sides of Wheatland Avenue from Glenoaks Boulevard to Pawnee Street h. Both sides of De Garmo Avenue from Wheatland Avenue to the end of the southern cul-de-sac i. Both sides of Penrose Street from 11219 Penrose Street to 11271 Penrose Street j. Both sides of El Dorado Avenue from Truesdale Street to the northern cul-de-sac k. Both sides of Telfair Avenue from Truesdale Street to the northern cul-de-sac l. West side of Laurel Canyon Boulevard from Tonopah Street to Sheldon Street 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 37  specific hours detailed. 3. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (34) 25-0008-S14 CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Lennox Avenue, Tyrone Avenue, Burnet Avenue, Vanowen Street, Sepulveda Boulevard, Raymer Street, and Covello Street in Council District Six. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Padilla – Park): RESOLVE to: a. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: i. Lennox Avenue from Vanowen Street to Sherman Way ii. Tyrone Avenue from Vanowen Street to Sherman Way Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 38  iii. Burnet Avenue from Saticoy Street to Runnymede Street iv. Burnet Avenue from Saticoy Street to Valerio Street v. Vanowen Street from Tyrone Avenue to Van Nuys Boulevard vi. Sepulveda Boulevard from Victory Boulevard to Erwin Street vii. Raymer Street from Kester Avenue to Keswick Street viii. Covello Street from Sepulveda Boulevard to Noble Avenue b. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed. c. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (35) 25-0008-S15 Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 39  CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Rayen Street, Valerio Street, Sherman Way, McLennan Avenue, North Balboa Boulevard, Blythe Street, Agnes Avenue, Elkwood Street, Arminta Street, Saticoy Street, Beck Avenue, Goll Avenue, Irvine Avenue, Troost Avenue, Cantara Street, Terra Bella Street, and Lanark Street in Council District Six. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Padilla – Lee): RESOLVE to: 1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments: a. Both sides of Rayen Street from Roslyndale Avenue to Canterbury Avenue b. Both sides of Valerio Street between Densmore Street and Telfair Avenue c. Both sides of Sherman Way from Hayvenhurst Street to Whitaker Avenue d. Both sides of McLennan Avenue from Hartland Street to the northern cul-de-sac e. Both sides of North Balboa Boulevard from Strathern Street to Balboa Boulevard f. Both sides of Blythe Street from Ben Avenue to Agnes Avenue g. Both sides of Agnes Avenue from Blythe Street to Elkwood Street Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 40  h. Both sides of Elkwood Street from Agnes Avenue to Ben Avenue i. Both sides of Arminta Street from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Agnes Avenue j. North side of Saticoy Street from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Radford Avenue k. Both sides of Beck Avenue from Strathern Street to Stagg Street l. Both sides of Arminta Street from Lankershim Boulevard to Goll Avenue m. Both sides of Goll Avenue from Strathern Street to Stagg Street n. Both sides of Irvine Avenue from Cantara Street to Strathern Street o. Both sides of Troost Avenue from Cantara Street to Strathern Street p. South side of Cantara Street from Irvine Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard q. Both sides of Terra Bella Street from Wakefield Avenue to Woodman Avenue r. Both sides of Lanark Street from Woodman Avenue to Mammoth Avenue 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation (DOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 41  specific hours detailed. 3. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Jurado (1) (36) 25-0668 CDs 2, 6, 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to current safety measures at each highway-rail grade crossing and establishing a quiet zone in the City of Los Angeles portion of the Ventura Subdivision. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Hutt): INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the Department of Public Works, to report to Council in 90 days with the following: a. Current safety measures (gates, medians, etc.) at each highway-rail grade crossing in the City of Los Angeles portion of the Ventura Subdivision. b. Additional safety measures required to meet Federal Railroad Administration quiet zone requirements, estimated cost (total and per individual highway-rail grade crossing), and potential funding sources. c. An assessment of third-party willingness to fund the quiet zone technical study. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 42  d. Estimated best-case schedule to design, build, and obtain all necessary Metrolink, state, and federal approvals to establish a quiet zone in the vicinity of the Winnetka Avenue highway-rail grade crossing and for the entire Ventura Subdivision in the City of Los Angeles. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (37) 25-0727 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allowing overnight parking at 120 North Venice Boulevard (Lot No. 731) and 2150 Dell Avenue (Lot No. 701) on August 17, 2025, for residents impacted by the Culver City meets Venice CicLAvia event. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Blumenfield): 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to allow overnight parking at 120 North Venice Boulevard (Lot No. 731) and 2150 Dell Avenue (Lot No. 701) on August 17, 2025, for residents who will be directly impacted by the street closures for the Culver City meets Venice CicLAvia event. 2. APPLY the aforementioned departmental instructions should the date of the event change due to unforeseen circumstances. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 43  Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (38) 25-0849 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to prohibit excessive storing of vehicles on local streets and to increase the penalties for violations. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hutt): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance that amends Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.73.3 relative to storing vehicles in the street to expressly prohibit excessive reservation of public space, and to make it a criminal violation subject to prosecution as a misdemeanor violation. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item to Continue to August 27, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (39) 25-1200-S32 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Nicole Nicholas to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 44  Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Nicole Nicholas to the Board of Transportation Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. The appointee resides in Council District Eight. (Current composition: M=6; F=0; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 29, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 29, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Jurado (1) (40) 25-0904 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CONTROLLER and CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying taxes and setting the tax rates for the several interest and sinking funds for bonded indebtedness of the City for the Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 45  (41) 23-1022-S19 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Alliance Settlement Agreement Program Fifth Funding Report; and funding allocation, lease and continued use for a period of up to five years for the interim housing/low barrier navigation center facility located at 7253 Melrose Avenue in Council District Five, for those experiencing homelessness; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the funding allocation, lease, and continued use for a period of up to five years for the interim housing/low barrier navigation center facility located at 7253 Melrose Avenue is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.27.5, applicable to low barrier navigation centers and Government Code Section 8698.4(a)(4) governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration. Refer to the Notice of Exemption, attached to Council file No. 23-1022-S19. 2. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 1, 2025, attached to Council file No. 23-1022-S19. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in said report. The recommendations in the report utilize Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Rounds Two and Four grants. There is a potential impact on the General Fund for future Fiscal Years relative to supporting ongoing services and leases, if not addressed through the budget. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in said report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 46  Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Price Jr. (2) (42) 25-0247 EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the Los Angeles Building and Safety Code, regarding single-exit and single- stairway for multifamily residential buildings up to six stories. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) and Los Angeles Fire Department, in consultation with the City Attorney and the Department of City Planning (DCP), to prepare and present a draft ordinance, including the necessary findings based on local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, to amend the applicable provisions of the Los Angeles Building Codes and Fire Codes in order to permit the use of a single exit in residential apartment buildings up to six stories in height using the City of Seattle's policies as a model. 2. INSTRUCT the DCP to explore any recommended Zoning Code amendments that would support potential single-stair building code updates. 3. RECEIVE and FILE the DBS reports dated June 25, 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by DBS or DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Mid City West Neighborhood Council West Los Angeles Sawtelle Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 47  Reseda Neighborhood Council North Westwood Neighborhood Council Adopted Amending Motion 42A (Rodriguez – Park) as Amended by Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee report as Amended by Motion (Rodriguez – Park) and Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Jurado (1) (43) 09-1834-S1 GENERAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the First Amendment to the Windy Point/Windy Flats Project Power Sales Agreement, No. BP 09-17, between the Department of Water and Power (DWP) and the Southern California Public Power Authority for the purchase of 262 Megawatts of renewable wind energy from the Windy Point/Windy Flats Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the General Exemption described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). 2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of June 24, 2025, Resolution No. 025-266, authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Power Sales Agreement No. BP 09-17 between the DWP and the Southern California Public Power Authority for the purchase of 262 Megawatts of renewable wind energy from the Windy Point/Windy Flats Project, extending the current power delivery term of March 10, 2010 through September 9, 2034 by two additional years, from September 10, 2034 to September 9, 2036, for a total term of 26 years, at an estimated cost of Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 48  $52,948,000 annually and $105,896,000 over the two-year term extension. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 3, 2025, approving the First Amendment to the Windy Point/Windy Flats Project Power Sales Agreement, No. BP 09- 17, by and between the City, acting by and through the DWP, and the Southern California Public Power Authority. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The First Amendment to Agreement No. BP 09-17 between the DWP and the Southern California Public Power Authority for the Purchase of 262 Megawatts of renewable wind energy from the Windy Point/Windy Flats Power Project is projected to cost $52,948,000 annually and $105,896,000 over the proposed two-year extension of the Agreement’s term from September 10, 2034 through September 9, 2036. The required funding will be budgeted annually by the DWP and will be paid from the Power Revenue Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations comply with the DWP’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 25, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 22, 2025) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (44) 22-0151 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to repealing the all-electric building standards in Ordinance No. 187,714. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 49  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the draft ordinance titled “Retroactive Draft Ordinance” is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (categorical exemption for existing facilities), 15303 (categorical exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures), and 15311 (categorical exemption for accessory structures), and that none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 24, 2024, titled “Retroactive Draft Ordinance” relative to repealing the all-electric building standards in Ordinance No. 187,714. 3. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated June 24, 2024 titled “Draft Ordinance.” Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee, Housing and Homelessness Committee, and Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 50  Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (45) 22-1545 RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – RAMAN) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated July 7, 2023, concerning local housing and homelessness in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.33, et seq. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated December 4, 2024, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency regarding homelessness existed in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.33, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s July 7, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, and the City Council reaffirms that the local emergency did exist in the City at that time and because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.33, et seq., there is a need to renew the declaration of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through 90 days from the adoption of this Resolution. 2. Resolve that the Mayor shall continue to be empowered to respond to the local emergency as granted in LAAC Section 8.33. 3. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Called Item to Question to End Debate – Failed of Adoption Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez (4); Nays: Blumenfield, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent: Jurado (1) Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 51  Amending Motion 45A (McOsker – Rodriguez) as amended by Motion (Yaroslavsky – McOsker) – Failed of Adoption Ayes: Blumenfield, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (7); Nays: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez (7); Absent: Jurado (1) Adopted to Refer Amending Motion 45A (McOsker – Rodriguez) as amended by Motion - SEE ATTACHED (Yaroslavsky – McOsker) to Housing and Homelessness Committee Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:(0); Absent: Jurado (1) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Jurado (1) (46) 25-0030 RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 52  Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating wildfires in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated Declaration of Local Emergency, which incorporated the declaration of emergency dated January 7, 2025, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 2. Resolve that because the local emergency, which began on January 7, 2025, continues to exist, there is a need to continue the state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 3. Instruct and request all appropriate City departments (including proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel, in accordance with LAAC Code Section 8.21 et seq., to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to respond to and abate the emergency and prevent further harm to the life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. 4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. 5. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and to support the emergency operations of the City and its departments (including its proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel (including mutual aid resources) in responding to the declared local emergency, the competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 53  further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. 6. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the purchases and contracts made during the prior two week period on the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City’s interests. 7. Request all City departments and agencies who have the authority to investigate and/or enforce any/all forms of price gouging, fraud, and theft by deceit, as described in the California Penal Code, to do so to the fullest extent permissible under federal, state, and local law. 8. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. 9. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (47) 21-0005-S60 Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 54  CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1423 South Norton Avenue (Case No. 849419), Assessor I.D. No. 5072-009-027, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1423 South Norton Avenue (Case No. 849419), Assessor I.D. No. 5072-009-027, 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (48) 25-0005-S94 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3218 West Larissa Drive (Case No. 787659), Assessor I.D. No. 5426-008-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3218 West Larissa Drive (Case No. 787659), Assessor I.D. No. 5426-008-014, 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. Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 55  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (49) 25-0005-S95 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 815 South Lorraine Boulevard (Case No. 835206), Assessor I.D. No. 5090-027-017, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 815 South Lorraine Boulevard (Case No. 835206), Assessor I.D. No. 5090-027-017, 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (50) 25-0005-S96 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1505 South Selby Avenue (Case No. 836735), Assessor I.D. No. 4325-028-015, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 56  APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1505 South Selby Avenue (Case No. 836735), Assessor I.D. No. 4325-028-015, 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (51) 25-0005-S97 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2533 South Orange Drive (Case No. 746285), Assessor I.D. No. 5049-009-068, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2533 South Orange Drive (Case No. 746285), Assessor I.D. No. 5049-009-068, 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 57  (52) 25-0005-S98 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2534 South Carmona Avenue (Case No. 920150), Assessor I.D. No. 5048-001-042, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2534 South Carmona Avenue (Case No. 920150), Assessor I.D. No. 5048-001-042, 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (53) 25-4118-S10 CD 11 RESOLUTION (PARK - LEE) relative to designating a location in Council District 11 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of- way, as further detailed in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of- way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 58  a. 100 East Sunset Avenue - Public Safety b. 313 East Grand Boulevard - Public Safety c. 370 East Rose Avenue - Public Safety d. Braddock Drive (Under the 405 Freeway) - Freeway Underpass e. 8301 South Lincoln Boulevard - Public Safety f. 333 South Barrington Avenue - Recreation Center g. 11803 Wilshire Boulevard - Public Safety h. Westgate Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard - Public Safety i. Sawtelle Boulevard (Under the 405/10 Interchange) - Freeway Underpass 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3); Absent: Jurado (1) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 59  Closed Session (54) 20-0263 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) [significant exposure to litigation] to confer with its legal counsel relative to 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, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687 (one potential plaintiff). Adopted Item to Continue to August 27, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) (55) 25-0783 CD 4 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 Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03390. (This litigation consists of a Petition for Writ of Mandate asserting California Environmental Quality Act claims challenging the City Council’s August 2, 2023, approval of the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan and certification of its revised final environmental impact report.) (The Budget and Finance Committee will consider the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted City Attorney Report dated July 16, 2025 Forthwith in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 60  CONTINUED FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2025 Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (56) 25-0002-S16 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on Assembly Bill (AB) 91 (Harabedian), the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which would require demographic data collected on ancestry or ethnic origin to include separate categories and tabulations for major MENA groups. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Nazarian – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 91 (Harabedian), which would require state and local agencies that collect demographic data on ancestry or ethnic origin to include separate categories and tabulations for major Middle Eastern or North African groups. 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 Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado (1) ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent: Jurado (1) Wednesday - August 20, 2025 - PAGE 61  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Lee All Councilmembers Gary Lee Washburn  42A MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the Los Angeles Building and Safety Code, regarding single-exit and single-stairway for multifamily residential buildings up to six stories, Item 42 on today’s Council Agenda (Council File No. 25-0247), BE AMENDED to add the following recommendations: consult with* 4. Instruct the participating departments to present the result draft Ordinance to the State Fire Marshall, and any other state agency charged with fire / life safety responsibilities, so that their preliminary feedback can be included in the report presented to Council along with the draft Ordinance. This should be done concurrently with the Ordinance drafted.* Motion(Blumenfield - Yaroslavsky) 5. Report back on the feasibility of excluding High Fire Hazard Severity Zones from inclusion of the potential Ordinance. PRESENTED BA: MONICA RODRIGUEZ su Councilwoman, 7th District SECONDED BY: ywal (v AUG 2 0 2025  5 MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the RESOLUTION (Harris-Dawson - Raman) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated July 7, 2023, concerning local housing and homelessness in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.33, et seq., Item No. 45 on today's Council Agenda (C.F. 22-1545), BE AMENDED to adopt the following additional recommendations: • Resolve that, in order to facilitate the further development of a strategic termination of the current Declaration of Local Emergency, this Declaration of Local Emergency shall be confirmed for 45 60* calendar days to October 3 17*, 2025, and that this Declaration and the entire matter of its termination shall return to the full City Council within 45 60* calendar days of today's date. • Resolve that the Chief Legislative Analyst, City Administrative Officer, and all relevant departments, prepare and transmit all relevant reports previously issued and pending transmittal, specifically Council File 25-0577 (McOsker, Raman - Juardo, Lee), Council File 23-0652-S10 (CAO Homelessness Emergency Declaration Ninth Quarterly Report), and Council File 23-0623-S 1 ("Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance", CPC-2023-5273-CA) to the full City Council for review immediately. • Resolve that, with the exception of the 45 60*-day return of this matter before the City Council, the City Clerk is instructed not to place any renewal of this Declaration of Local Emergency on any future City Council meeting agenda without any affirmative action from the City Council. *Motion (Yaroslavsky - McOsker)