City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, August 26, 2025 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Jurado, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent: Nazarian, (1) 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) 25-0857 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION *and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the renaming of Miner Street (Private) from 22nd Street (Private) to its southerly terminus, being established as Dave Arian Way (Private Street). *Journal correction Recommendations for Council action: Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 1  1. FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. 2. CHANGE and ESTABLISH the name of the private street, Miner Street (Private) from south of 22nd Street (Private) to its southerly terminus, as Dave Arian Way (Private Street). 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the Council action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles pursuant to Section No. 34092 of the California Government Code. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,628.82 was collected pursuant to Section 18.09 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 08-3292-S1 CD 6 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating and effectuating the escheatment and transfer process for idle funds associated with the Panorama City Business Improvement District (BID) for the purpose of implementing traffic safety measures on Lanark Street in Panorama City. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 2  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla - Yaroslavsky), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DIRECT the City Clerk, with the assistance of the Office of Finance, to initiate the escheatment process for idle funds in Account No. 51D, associated with the Panorama City BID, in accordance with state law, and to report back on the completion of required public notice procedures. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to effectuate the escheatment of the Panorama City BID funds in Account No. 51D, in compliance with all applicable legal requirements. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer the funds, upon escheatment, to an appropriate account under the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the purpose of implementing traffic calming and safety measures on Lanark Street in Panorama City, including but not limited to speed humps, curb extensions, signage, and other pedestrian improvements. 4. INSTRUCT the DOT, in coordination with Council District Six and local community stakeholders, to develop and present a plan for the design and installation of speed humps to reflect local priorities and address ongoing safety risks for residents and families. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of the report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (3) 25-0824 Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 3  CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement No. LAA-8757 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Southwest Airlines for use of Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that this action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) and Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement No. LAA-8757 with Southwest Airlines to extend the term through June 30, 2035, covering premises in Terminal 1 at LAX. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the proposed Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement No. LAA-8757 with Southwest Airlines upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement No. LAA-8757 between the LAWA and Southwest Airlines at LAX will have no impact to the General Fund. Revenues in the amount of approximately $481.8 million over the ten- year term of the lease extension are anticipated, excluding automatic annual rental rate adjustments. An estimated $51.3 million is anticipated to be received as revenue in the first year. The lease revenue will be deposited into the LAWA Revenue Fund – Terminal Building Rental Account. The recommendations in the report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 28, 2025 Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 4  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 27, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (4) 25-0828 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Lease VNA-9148 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Wise and Healthy Aging, a non-profit corporation, at the LAWA-owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Lease VNA-9148 with Wise and Healthy Aging, a non-profit corporation, to extend the term by 38 months, covering office space in the LAWA-owned Aviation Plaza located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the proposed lease amendment with Wise and Healthy Aging. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed First Amendment to Lease VNA-9148 between the LAWA and Wise and Healthy Aging, a nonprofit corporation, will have no impact on the General Fund. Revenues in the amount of $84,684 are anticipated to be received over the 38-month term of the lease extension after rent abatement ($4,834) and broker commissions ($5,405) are deducted. The lease revenue will be deposited in the LAWA Aviation Plaza Fund. The recommendations in this report Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 5  comply with the LAWA’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 27, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (5) 25-0829 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed ten-year lease between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Jet Pets Inc. for an off-airport animal quarantine and kennel facility located at 9111 South Falmouth Avenue at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Award of a ten-year Lease to Jet Pets Inc. covering an off-airport animal quarantine and kennel facility located at 9111 South Falmouth Avenue at LAX. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the lease with Jet Pets Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 28143 and the proposed 10-year lease with Jet Pets, Inc. for an off-airport animal quarantine and kennel facility at Los Angeles International Airport will have no impact on the Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 6  City’s General Fund. Revenue in the amount of $880,920 is anticipated in the first year of the Lease and $88.1 million over the 10- year term of the lease. The recommendations in this report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 27, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (6) 22-0394 CATEGORICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Third Amendment to Contract DA-5507 with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for the Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System Replacement Project at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that this action is categorically and administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(1) and Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Contract DA-5507 with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to add $37,425,021, for new total contract authority excluding change orders of $208,884,033, covering design and construction services for the Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System Project at Los Angeles International Airport. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 7  3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), or designee, to execute the said Third Amendment to Contract DA-5507 with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-5507 with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the design and construction of the Terminal Four West Headhouse and North Concourse and Terminal Five enabling work as part of the Terminal Four (T4) Baggage Handling System Project at Los Angeles International Airport will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The proposed Amendment increases the maximum not-to-exceed contract authority by $37,425,021 from $171,459,012 to $208,884,033. There is no change to the term. Funding is programmed in LAWA’s 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan which will not increase as the result of this Amendment. No appropriations are required as the Department will use existing appropriations from the Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project, and savings from the Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System Project. The recommendations in this report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. 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, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (7) 25-0825 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the award of a three-year contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the maintenance, repair, installation, and related services at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 8  Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the award of a three-year Contract with Johnson Controls Inc., by joining Sourcewell Contract 080824-JHN, covering maintenance services of various systems used to maintain facilities and related products and supplies at LAX and VNY. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), or designee, to execute the three-year contract with Johnson Controls Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed contract with Johnson Controls Inc. for maintenance services for the Facility Monitoring and Control System and related facility systems that include chiller and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at LAX and VNY Airports will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The three-year contract has a cost authority not-to-exceed $6,063,724. Funding is programmed in LAWA’s budget under LAX Cost Center 1150070 - Central Utility Plant and 2001627 - VNY LND Flyaway Operations, Commitment Item 522 - Material and Supplies. Funding for subsequent years is subject to approval of the annual budget. The recommendations in the report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025) Adopted Item Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 9  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (8) 14-0322-S1 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment approving reinstatement and option to extend Permit No. 905 with Fisherman's Pride Processors, Inc. dba Neptune Foods, to retroactively extend the term by five years and adjust compensation. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 25- 10555 and Order Nos. 25-7401 and 25-7402 authorizing the Second Amendment approving reinstatement and option to extend Permit No. 905 with Fisherman’s Pride Processors, Inc. dba Neptune Foods, to retroactively extend the term by five years. 3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed Second Amendment and two Orders, already approved as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the two proposed Orders and Second Amendment to Permit No. 905 between the POLA and Fisherman’s Pride Processors, Inc. dba Neptune Foods, will increase the one-time option extension fee, minimum annual base rent, and percentage rent. Total revenues to be received by the POLA in Year 1 are $1,371,884.61, and a minimum of $6,348,189.61 over the five-year term. Percentage rent varies each year based on the number of fish caught. Base and percentage rent are subject to annual increases in the Consumer Price Index, effective March 27, 2024 to March 26, 2029. Revenues will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. The Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 10  recommended actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 27, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 27, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (9) 25-0821 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to five proposed agreements between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Dorothea Diemer-Kovacevich DBA DDK Communications (Agreement No. 25- 10114), Full Vision Productions, LLC (Agreement No. 25-10115), Natalie Shore Peterson (Agreement No. 25-10116), California Reservoir, LLC (Agreement No. 25-10117), Simply Media Now, LLC (Agreement No, 25-10118) for as-needed professional writing, presentation coaching, and video production support services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 25-10545 authorizing Agreement 25-10114 with Dorothea Diemer-Kovacevich dba DDK Communications, Agreement 25-10115 with Full Vision Productions, LLC, Agreement 25-10116 with Natalie Shore Peterson, Agreement 25-10117 with California Reservoir LLC, and Agreement 25-10118 with Simply Media Now, LLC. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 11  3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the five proposed agreements, already approved as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed five separate Agreements to provide as- needed services for professional writing, presentation coaching, and video production will result in costs to the POLA in an amount not-to- exceed $175,000 per year, or $875,000 over a five-year term, should all renewal options be exercised. The Agreements are for a term of three years with one two-year renewal option each. Fiscal Year 2025- 26 funding in the amount of $175,000 has been requested to be budgeted in Account No. 544160 (Miscellaneous Professional Services), Division 20300 (Media Relations), Project P60000006. Funding for future years will be requested as part of the annual budget adoption process. If any subsequent fiscal year funds are not appropriated by the BOHC, the Agreements shall be terminated. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (10) 10-0673 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fifth Amendment to Operating Agreement No. 1989 with Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. to continue providing rail service to Port of Los Angeles (POLA) terminals. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 12  Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 25-10560 authorizing the Fifth Amendment to Operating Agreement No. 1939 with Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. 3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed Amendment, already approved as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Approval of the proposed Fifth Amendment to Operating Agreement No. 1989 between the POLA and Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. (PHL) does not change the compensation for the Agreement. The POLA receives an annual fee from PHL, with an annual fee escalation computed using the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index. The calendar year 2025 fee is $128,861. Revenues will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (11) 23-0778 Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 13  CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 20-3762 with Phillips 66 Company to extend the term by two years for environmental assessment services related to the construction of a new Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards Compliant Wharf in the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 25-10565 authorizing the Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 20-3762 with Phillips 66 Company. 3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the five proposed Amendment, already approved as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Under the Agreement terms, Phillips 66 Company is required to reimburse the Harbor Department for all staff and consultant costs, and if necessary, any legal defense costs associated with the preparation of the environmental assessment for the Project. Phillips 66 is responsible for any cost estimate increase that may occur during the evaluation. Initial payments from the POLA for consultant costs and project fees are paid out of Account Nos. 541100 (Environment Assessment Services), and 42010 (Environmental Management). Funding in the amount of $100,000 has been budgeted within this account for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The total revenues to be received by the POLA for this Agreement are $1,453,000, and includes $1,109,793 in receipts through FY 2024-25 and anticipated receipts of $343,207 through the end of the contract. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 14  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (12) 25-0787 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Statement of Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Statement of Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan contained in the POLA report dated July 10, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the POLA. 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, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (13) 25-0732 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles Port Police, in coordination with the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), to report on current procedures, protocols, and jurisdictional roles related to federal immigration enforcement or engagement in or around Port property; and, recommendations to establish clear guidelines and communication procedures for any future federal enforcement activities at or near the Port. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 15  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Soto-Martinez): REQUEST the Los Angeles Port Police, in coordination with the POLA: a. Report to Council on current procedures, protocols, and jurisdictional roles related to federal immigration enforcement or engagement in and around Port property, including off-site terminals, warehouses, and other Port-adjacent operations. b. Report to Council on recommendations to establish clear guidelines and communication procedures for any future federal enforcement activities in or around the Port, and how the City can ensure accountability and protect the rights of residents, workers, and all community members. 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: Reseda Neighborhood Council Adopted item as Amended by Motion 13A (McOsker – Raman) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (14) 24-1211-S1 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HUTT) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign Council District One (CD 1) annual Musica y Poemas event. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 16  Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner Program being coordinated by CD 1, as a City of Los Angeles Event Banner Program for the period of September 20, 2025 to October 20, 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Question Whether to Substitute Adopted Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Adopted Substitute Motion (Hernandez – Price) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (15) 25-0941 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - NAZARIAN) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District Three (CD 3) special recognition of the 175th anniversary of California statehood. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000703 (CD-3 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with CD 3 special recognition of the 175th anniversary of California statehood, including the illumination of City Hall on September 9, 2025. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 17  (16) 25-1000 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PADILLA) relative to holding the Friday, August 29, 2025 regular meeting of the Council at the Van Nuys City Hall located at 14410 Sylvan Street. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule No. 18, that Council hold its Friday, August 29, 2025 regular meeting at the Van Nuys City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (17) 14-0875-S4 CD 14 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HUTT) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of July 2025 to July 2026. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (18) 25-0943 MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to a Street Banner Program celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Liberation Day of Korea for the period of August 15 - September 15, 2025. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 18  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of August 15, 2025 - September 15, 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. 3. ALLOCATE $17,670 in the Council District 10 portion of the Council Discretionary Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to Sam's Signs for services relative to the printing and installation of street banners on 62 City poles. 4. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to make any payment to Sam's Signs in the above amount for the above purpose, and to prepare and process any other document as may be required for this purpose. 5. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services and/or the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (19) 25-0942 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District Five (CD 5) special recognition of the UCLA women's basketball team reaching its first- Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 19  ever Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,353.78 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CD 5 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall - Salaries) for services in connection with CD 5 special recognition of the UCLA women's basketball team reaching its first-ever Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (20) 25-0958 MOTION (MCOSKER - HUTT) relative to funding for the payment of membership dues to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $59,021 in the South Bay Cities Association line item in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to a new line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 entitled "South Bay Cities Association" for the payment of membership dues to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 20  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (21) 25-0959 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the El Grito 2025 event. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $232,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Cultural Affairs Fund 100/30, Account 003040 (Contractual Services) to front-fund the El Grito 2025 event. 2. REIMBURSE and/or TRANSFER sponsorships and/or donations from the Department of Cultural Affairs to the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects- Services), as agreed upon between the DCA and Council District One. 3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (22) 25-0960 CD 14 MOTION (JURADO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the continued operation and maintenance of toilets in Skid Row. Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 21  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $204,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD 14 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for the continued operation and maintenance of four toilets in the Skid Row area for an additional six months. 2. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (23) 25-0576 CORRECTED COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and COMMUNICATION FROM THE LAHD relative to performance indicators to understand the impact of the City’s investments in regional homelessness response; and responsibilities assigned to the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the 35 proposed performance measures included in the LAHD report dated August 15, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0576, that will help the City better understand the impact of the City’s investments in regional homelessness response. 2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to Council with a plan for the staffing and resources necessary to accurately, regularly, and Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 22  robustly gather, analyze, and report data on performance measures, along with delivering on the additional responsibilities that the Council has assigned to the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight. 3. INSTRUCT the LAHD; and, REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), to enter into a data sharing agreement that allows integrated access and review of necessary Homeless Management Information System, Resource Management System and HACLA data to monitor and verify the use of City-funded street outreach, interim housing, permanent supportive housing and rental assistance in permanent housing. 4. INSTRUCT the LAHD to consult with the City Administrative Officer, LAHSA, and the County of Los Angeles to access additional data needed to analyze City performance measures, and to develop performance measures for supportive services. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 23A (Rodriguez – Park), Motion (Lee – Rodriguez), and Motion (Raman – Rodriguez) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 23  Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (24) 25-0897 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 Sabrina Neely v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08865. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk near 321 Wall Street, in the city of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (25) 25-0899 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 Julio Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41937. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle accident at 7th Street and Bixel Street, in the city of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (26) 25-0901 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 Sara Marin v. City of Los Angeles, Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 24  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV14185. [This matter arises from claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Labor Code, and the California Family Rights Act for: (1) gender discrimination; (2) disability discrimination; (3) retaliation; (4) retaliation under the California Family Rights Act; (5) retaliation under Labor Code §1102.5; (6) failure to prevent discrimination; and (7) failure to prevent retaliation.] (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (27) 25-0902 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 Bladimir Rivera, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31888. (This matter arises from automobile vs. pedestrian accident that occurred on September 11, 2021, on Vista Del Mar, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (28) 25-0789 CD 11 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 Joseph Roesler v. City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV27185. [This case consists of a Complaint asserting declaratory and injunctive relief arising as a taxpayer and for violation of the California Coastal Act, (Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, commencing with section 30000), related to the City’s removal of street parking on Vista Del Mar next to Dockweiler Beach in August 2017.] Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 25  (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (29) 25-0903 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 Arman Burmayan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV29583. (This matter arises from an automobile versus motorcycle accident, which took place on August 4, 2020, at the intersection of Amestoy Avenue and Rinaldi Street, in Granada Hills.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on August 19, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (30) 25-0853 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 Stephen Paper, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV03899. (Budget and Finance waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item to Continue to September 9, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Tuesday - August 26, 2025 - PAGE 26  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hutt All Councilmembers Dominique Deloyce Johnson  13 A MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles Port Police, in coordination with the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), to report on current procedures, protocols, and jurisdictional roles related to federal immigration enforcement or engagement in or around Port property; and, recommendations to establish clear guidelines and communication procedures for any future federal enforcement activities at or near the Port, Item No. 13 on today’s agenda (Council File 25-0732), BE AMENDED to have the Council adopt the following additional recommendations: REQUEST the Los Angeles Port Police, in coordination with the POLA: c. Receive and review further video and testimony evidence provided by Council District 15 and the community related to federal immigration enforcement or engagement in or around Port property; d. Coordinate with Council District 15 and community witnesses to submit evidence to the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County District Attorney, and the United States Attorney’s Office for investigation of criminal threats. PRESENTED BY: TIM McOSKER ( Councilmember, 15th District, SECONDED BY: AA AUG 2 6 2025  MOTION SUBSTITUTE 14 Council District 1 is coordinating a street banner campaign. The purpose of the street banner campaign is to promote CD1 ’s annual Musica y Poemas event and encourage community members to attend. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, approve the Street Banner program being coordinated by Council District 1, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of September 20, 2025 to October 20, 2025. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council approve the content of the attached street banner design. PRESENTED BY QJ) "I A EUNISSES HERNANDEZ Councilmember, 1" District SECONDED BY: AUG 2 6 2025  @ FERNANDEz Free Family Friendly Live Performances Food POEMS Vendors Resource Fair Classic Cars 1—6 70W.2 8F Us HCRHLAAY Saturday, October 18 Figueroa St. 2 - 8 PM five. 5% - Ive. 58  A _h S e W S gg R p posed p n ty p p p pg p gp wa Rrger ORIGING MƠN  ITEM NO. 24 8/26/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Sabrina Neely v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08865. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk near 321 Wall Street, in the city of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Police Department to expend up to $115,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, APC and Sabrina Neely in the amount of $115,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 19, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-19-25 CF 25-0897  ITEM NO. 25 8/26/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Julio Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41937. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle accident at 7th Street and Bixel Street, in the city of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Police Department to expend up to $137,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $137,500, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009791, General Services Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009791, General Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Arias, Sanguinetti, Wang & Team LLP Client Trust Account and in the amount of $137,500. Breakdown as follows: a. $137,500 to Arias, Sanguinetti, Wang & Team LLP and Julio Martinez 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 19, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-19-25 CF 25-0899  ITEM NO. 26 8/26/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Sara Marin v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV14185. [This matter arises from claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Labor Code, and the California Family Rights Act for: (1) gender discrimination; (2) disability discrimination; (3) retaliation; (4) retaliation under the California Family Rights Act; (5) retaliation under Labor Code §1102.5; (6) failure to prevent discrimination; and (7) failure to prevent retaliation.], SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Police Department to expend up to $475,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $475,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $243,655.66 to MetLife Assignment Company, Inc. FBO Sara Marin; b. $231,344.34 to Leila Al Faiz At Law Client Trust Account; Breakdown as follows: i. $231,344.34 to Leila Al Faiz At Law Client Trust Account and Sara Marin; 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 19, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-19-25 CF 25-0901  ITEM NO. 27 8/26/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Bladimir Rivera, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23710. (This matter arises from automobile vs. pedestrian accident that occurred on September 11, 2021, on Vista Del Mar, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to pay a total of $4,750,000, in settlement of the above-entitled matter, in exchange for a dismissal with prejudice and general release. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $2,510,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26, no later than August 15, 2025, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $390,000 to Paoli & Purdy PC and Bladimir Rivera. b. $353,333 to Paoli & Purdy PC. c. $353,333 to Paul D. Fitzgerald. d. $706,667 to Pacific Life & Annuity Services Inc for Benjamin Rivera. e. $706,667 to Pacific Life & Annuity Services Inc for Sebastian Rivera. 4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $2,240,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, no later than August 15, 2026, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts.  5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $373,333 to Paoli & Purdy PC. b. $373,333 to Paul D. Fitzgerald. c. $746,667 to Pacific Life & Annuity Services Inc for Benjamin Rivera. d. $746,667 to Pacific Life & Annuity Services Inc for Sebastian Rivera. 6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 19, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-19-25 CF 25-0902  ITEM NO. 28 8/26/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Joseph Roesler v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV27185. [This case consists of a Complaint asserting declaratory and injunctive relief arising as a taxpayer and for violation of the California Coastal Act, (Division 20 of the Public Resources Code, commencing with section 30000), related to the City’s removal of street parking on Vista Del Mar next to Dockweiler Beach in August 2017.], SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to pay a total of $200,000, in settlement of the above-entitled matter, in exchange for a dismissal with prejudice and general release. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: Paoli & Purdy, PC, client trust account in the amount of $200,000 for Joseph Roesler v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV27185. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the plaintiff’s release attached to the City Attorney Confidential report dated July 18, 2025, in addition to preparing Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments, that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 5. AUTHORIZE that this item be sent forthwith to the Mayor for consideration. 6. REQUEST that the Department of Transportation separately report on potential solutions for parking on Vista Del Mar and seeking a CDP for those improvements. 7. INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation to report to the Transportation and Budget and Finance Committees on the safety features to implement along this stretch of Vista Del Mar, the cost of the full project, and a timeline for implementation and timeline with the Coastal Commission.  8. INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation and the City Administrative Officer to report to the Transportation and Budget and Finance Committees on potential funding options for these improvements. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 19, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-19-25 CF 25-0789  ITEM NO. 29 8/26/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Arman Burmayan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV29583. (This matter arises from an automobile versus motorcycle accident, which took place on August 4, 2020, at the intersection of Amestoy Avenue and Rinaldi Street, in Granada Hills.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement (Code of Civil Procedure Section 998). This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – McOsker – Hutt – Hernandez: “Yes”; Absent: x) at its meeting held on August 19, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 8-19-25 CF 25-0903