City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · February 27, 2026
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Friday, February 27, 2026
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, Jurado, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman,
Rodriguez (5)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 26-0058
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
research and reporting on which State is represented by each
engraving within the Council Chambers.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Lee):
DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of
Project Restore, to research and report on which State is represented
by each engraving within the Council Chambers.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(2) 24-0688
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
artificial intelligence (AI) and translation services for public meetings.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the qualified list of consultants for as-needed
Language Access Plan (LAP) implementation services for City
Departments recommended in Attachment A of the October 22,
2025 Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)
report, attached to the Council File, and identified through the
Request for Qualifications issued by the CIFD in May 2025 for a
term of three years, effective on the date of final Council
approval.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to solicit
bids from the qualified list as detailed in Attachment A of the
October 22, 2025 CIFD report, attached to the Council File, and
execute contracts on an as-needed basis, subject to funding
availability, in compliance with the City's contracting policies,
and City Attorney approval as to form.
3. AUTHORIZE General Managers, City Departments, or
designees, to:
a. Solicit bids from the qualified list as detailed in Attachment
A of the October 22, 2025 CIFD report, attached to the
Council File, and execute contracts on an as-needed
basis, subject to funding availability, in compliance with
the City's contracting policies, and City Attorney approval
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as to form.
b. Upon execution of the contracts, encumber and disburse
funds to the contractors for services, in accordance with
the terms set forth in said agreements.
4. AUTHORIZE the CIFD to prepare Controller instructions and/or
make technical adjustments that may be required to implement
the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on this matter,
subject to CAO approval; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to
implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CIFD reports that the recommendations
in the October 22, 2025 CIFD report, attached to the Council File,
have no impact on the General Fund. The funding is currently
available in CIFD’s budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(3) 21-0722-S1
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to proposed license agreement with the Canoga Park Community
Center Foundation (CPCCF) for use of the City-owned property at
7248 Owensmouth Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion
(Blumenfield – McOsker):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the
assistance of the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer
(CAO), to negotiate a new non-profit lease with the CPCCF for
use of the City-owned property at 7248 Owensmouth Avenue,
including:
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a. An initial three-year term with two one-year options to
extend
b. Zero rent with the non-profit responsible for maintenance
and basic repair of the facility.
c. Allowing subleases and room rentals.
2. FIND, pursuant to Charter Section 371(eX(10) and Los Angeles
Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of
competitive bidding for the proposed license agreement with the
CPCCF would be undesirable and impractical for the following
reasons:
a. CPCCF offers a safe environment for community growth
and connection.
b. Losing access to this property would make it difficult, if not
impossible, for residents to continue hosting the irregular
events.
c. Given CPCCF’s background and work experience, it is the
most qualified entity to operate at this property.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(4) 26-0142
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to authority to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for vehicle storage
at 550 Ramirez Street, CA 90026 for the Los Angeles Police
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Department (LAPD) Motor Transport Division (MTD).
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate
and execute a lease agreement with Caltrans for the use of property
for LAPD vehicle storage at 550 Ramirez Street, Los Angeles, CA
90012 under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the
February 3, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report,
attached to the Council File.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated
General Fund impact. Based on the projections provided by GSD,
there is sufficient savings within the Citywide Leasing Account to fund
the leasing costs. Also, funding for the lease is included in the 2025-
26 General Funded Leasing Account Budget in the amount of
$53,201.52. Current monthly rent is $4,433.46, which is projected to
cover five months of the fiscal year while the proposed rent of $8,200
per month applies to the remaining seven months as the new term
and rate is effective December 1, 2025. Total fiscal year expenses
are projected at $79,565, which is $26,363 more than the budgeted
amount resulting in a negative impact to the General Fund. The GSD
will include this amount in the next quarterly status report of the
Leasing Account as there may be other savings which can offset this
deficit.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 4, 2026
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 3, 2026)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(5) 26-0156
CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
sale of City-owned property located at 1345 North El Centro Avenue
and 6207 West Afton Place, Assessor Parcel Nos. (APNs) 5546-022-
900 & 5546-022-900 as a surplus asset.
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Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-
Martinez – Padilla):
1. DECLARE the City-owned property located at 1345 North El
Centro Avenue and 6207 West Afton Place, APNs 5546-022-
900 & 5546-022-900, as a surplus asset.
2. DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD) to initiate
the surplus property process, and conduct a Class A appraisal
on the above properties.
3. DIRECT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Attorney and
City Administrative Officer (CAO), to take all necessary steps
and prepare all required documents to effectuate the sale of
these parcels.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(6) 19-0328
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
proposed extension to the lease with Pacific Asian Consortium in
Employment (PACE) for the use of the City-owned property at 682
Broadway Street, Venice, CA 90291.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park –
Nazarian):
INSTRUCT the General Services Department to negotiate an
extension to the lease with PACE for the use of the City-owned
property at 682 Broadway Street, Venice, CA 90291 for an additional
five years.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(7) 26-0074
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to long-term plans for LA CityView 35.
Recommendation fro Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla –
Rodriguez):
INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency to report on a long-
term plan for LA CityView 35 to include an overview of how contracts
are managed and a summary of upcoming projects.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(8) 26-0085
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
sale of the City-Owned 4,787 square-foot remnant parcel at 1530
South Mateo Street, Los Angeles, 90021.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Jurado –
Hutt):
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1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to effectuate the
non-financial transfer of jurisdiction and control of the 4,787
square-foot remnant parcel at 1530 South Mateo Street, Los
Angeles, 90021 from the BOE to the Department of General
Services (GSD).
2. DECLARE, upon the transfer of said property to GSD, the
parcel as “Exempt Surplus Land” pursuant to the California
Surplus Land Act, inasmuch as the property qualifies as exempt
surplus land under Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(B),
which exempts "{s]urplus land that is less than one-halfacre in
area and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local
agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-
income housing purposes. Notwithstanding Section 54221 (f)
(2), under Government Code Section, 54221 (f)(2), the Property
cannot qualify as exempt surplus land if it is:
a. Within a coastal zone
b. Adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System
c. Listed on, or determined by the State Office of Historic
Preservation to be eligible for, the National Register of
Historic Places
d. Within the Lake Tahoe region as defined in Government
Code Section 66905.5
Because none of these characteristics apply to this
Property, it qualifies as exempt surplus land under the
Surplus Land Act. "
3. INSTRUCT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to
effectuate the sale of said parcel
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
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report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(9) 26-0145
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to restoring the
utilitarian streetlight program.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez
– Jurado):
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting and Department of Water
and Power, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report with
recommendations to restore the utilitarian streetlight program,
including the resources needed to resume this work and any code
amendments or interagency agreements necessary to authorize the
Bureau to perform this work.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Nazarian, Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (4)
(10) 26-0146
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the current graffiti
abatement resources, contractor performance, repeatedly targeted
locations, the development of a prioritization matrix, and related
matters.
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Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez
– Jurado):
INSTRUCT the Office of Community Beautification to report on the
current graffiti abatement resources, including the list of current
graffiti abatement contractors; assessment of contractor performance;
their geographic distribution and service coverage across the City;
the crew size and staffing role; the number of service days provided
per week; 311 request volume per Council District and repeatedly
targeted locations; and the methodology used for prioritizing
requests. The report should also provide recommendations to ensure
resources are deployed based on demonstrated need and service
demand, including the development of a prioritization matrix.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Nazarian, Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (4)
(11) 26-0140
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the
intersection of West 8th Street and Valencia Street in Westlake as
“Francisco Morazan Central American Community Square."
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez
– Jurado):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation (DOT) to
fabricate and install a permanent ceremonial sign designating
the intersection of West 8th Street and Valencia Street in
Westlake as “Francisco Morazan Central American Community
Square.”
2. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or
clarifications to effectuate the intent of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Nazarian, Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (4)
(12) 26-0064
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a pothole
inventory, pothole repair response times, pothole funding, and related
matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price -
Hernandez):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to report on:
a. A citywide inventory of potholes identified since December
24, 2025, attributable to storm activity, including location
and repair status, in a format suitable for mapping and
regular updates.
b. An analysis of pothole repair response times during the
recent storms, disaggregated by Council District,
identifying service disparities and strategies to improve
equitable response.
c. Identification of potholes presenting elevated public safety
risks and recommended prioritization criteria for repair.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with
the fiscal impacts and budget constraints associated with storm-
related pothole operations; and alternative short- and long-term
funding strategies to support pothole repair and street
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maintenance efforts, including reallocation of existing funds,
one-time funding sources, and available state or federal funding
opportunities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:
Westside Neighborhood Council
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(13) 25-1478
CD 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the
intersection at Van Nuys Boulevard and Herrick Avenue as "Dr. Yvonne
Chan Square."
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez
– Hernandez):
1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Van Nuys Boulevard and
Herrick Avenue as "Dr. Yvonne Chan Square.”
2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to install permanent
ceremonial signage at this location.
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
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Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(14) 25-1479
CD 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the
intersection at Herrick Avenue and Paxton Street as “Anita Zepeda
Square."
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez
– Hutt):
1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Herrick Avenue and Paxton
Street as “Anita Zepeda Square.”
2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to install permanent
ceremonial signage at this location.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(15) 26-0021
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating
proceedings to establish a pedestrian mall on the 5600-5900 blocks of
Mulholland Highway for public access to Griffith Park, and related
matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman –
Soto-Martínez):
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1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), with the
assistance of the City Attorney and the Department of City
Planning, to prepare a Resolution of Intention to initiate
proceedings to establish a pedestrian mall on the 5600-5900
blocks of Mulholland Highway (east of the Deronda Gate) to
ensure that this area will consistently be available for safe
public pedestrian use and access to Griffith Park.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and BOE to
identify funding to conduct any necessary environmental review
for establishment of a pedestrian mall on the 5600-5900 blocks
of Mulholland Highway (east of the Deronda Gate).
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to revoke or amend any existing revocable
permits, or issue any new revocable permit(s) or
encroachments necessary to modify the existing gate at this
location, allow for separate pedestrian access, limit private
vehicular access, and establish conditional rights and
responsibilities for the permittee(s).
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks to assume
responsibility of the existing vehicular gate (the Deronda Gate)
and install a pedestrian gate within that gate at the intersection
of Deronda Drive and Mulholland Highway.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(16) 25-1497
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an exception to
the street cut moratorium on San Fernando Road to allow for the
installation of a water supply line and accompanying meters at 12534
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San Fernando Road in Sylmar.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion
(Rodriguez - Hernandez):
1. APPROVE an exception to the City's one-year, street cut
moratorium on San Fernando Road to allow for the installation
of a water supply line and accompanying meters at 12534 San
Fernando Road in Sylmar.
2. REQUIRE the permittee to properly repair and resurface the
street cut area in accordance with Bureau of Engineering
requirements and standards and, upon completion of the work,
the repaired street cut be inspected by the Bureau of Contract
Administration to maximize the longevity of the street.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
(17) 25-1514
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM REPORT relative to potential
changes to the composition of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory
Council, and a comprehensive set of bylaws.
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Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman –
Padilla):
1. REQUEST Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) prepare a report
with recommendations on how the City Council can consider
changers to the makeup of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens
Advisory Council.
2. REQUEST that LAWA compile and codify all prior changes to
the bylaws of the Van Nuys CAC, including all changes to
appointment criteria, geographical composition, purview, or
related matters, as well as any new changes into a single
comprehensive set of bylaws posted on the LAWA website.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (5)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
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Council Adjournment
ENDING ROLL CALL
Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Soto-
Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (4)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK
By
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
McOSKER – HUTT PADILLA ADWA DAY
BLUMENFIELD HUTT GEOVANNY RAGSDALE
PUBUCWORKS
MOTION
For many years, the pedestrian tunnel located at the intersection of Soto Street and 7th Street in
Boyle Heights beside Soto Street Elementary School has threatened community safety. Hazards
resulting from trash and debris flows after adverse weather conditions as well as harmful
activities inside the tunnel deter pedestrians, including students using the passageway in their
daily commute to school.
As previous efforts to adequately close the tunnel have been unsuccessful, there is an urgent
need for the City to develop a permanent solution to close the tunnel. This endeavor will
advance safer, more accessible streets for our students, educators, workers, families, and
surrounding community.
I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Bureau of Engineering, in collaboration
with Bureau of Street Services and other relevant City departments, to report on
recommendations to permanently close the pedestrian tunnel at the intersection of Soto Street
and 7th Street, beside Soto Street Elementary School. The report should include all feasible
closure options and their estimated costs.
PRESENTED BY ��
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Councilmember, 14th District
MOTION HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS
Access Centers are a critical lifeline in Los Angeles's homelessness response system, serving as a primary
point of entry to housing, healthcare, employment support, and essential public services. Through the
Coordinated Entry System, Access Centers provide initial screenings, emergen� y referrals case
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management, mail services, and connections to public benefit programs. These services are dehver�d
citywide and are often accessed repeatedly, with many individuals rely ing ?n Access Centers for daily
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basic needs such as hygiene, nutrition, medical care, safety and communication. The City of Los Angeles
currently provides these services through 8 Access Centers: Downtown Women's Center (CD14),
Harbor Interfaith (CD15), Hope The Mission (CO2), HOPI CS (CD9), Midnight Mission (CD14), St. Joseph
Center (CD11), Weingart (CD14), and WLCAC (CD15).
Access Centers stabilize individuals and communities, reducing reliance on emergency rooms and other
high-cost public systems while strengthening public health and safety across neighborhoods. As Los
Angeles responds to federal immigration activity and prepares for global events such as the World Cup
and the 2028 Olympic Games, Access Centers play an essential role in absorbing system shocks and
maintaining continuity of care.
Access Centers are currently set to lose funding, threatening the continuity of leveraged resources and
services unlocked by base funding previously provided by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
(LAHSA) as a pass-through funder. Previous data presented focused on HMIS enrollments, which does
not capture repeated service engagements between an individual and an Access Center nor the number
or type of essential services provided.
I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Chief Legislative Analyst, in coordination with Los
Angeles Housing Department, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the City Administrative
Officer, the Downtown Women's Center, HOPICS, and Council District staff, to report within 30 days on
all eight City of Los Angeles Access Center activity and engagement. The report should include data
using a combination of both HMIS and databases/resources outside of HMIS, understanding that not all
services provided will be captured within the HMIS System. The report should include, but is not limited
to, the following information:
• Qualitative Data on services provided or co-located at the Access Centers that are funded by the
City of Los Angeles (Operation Safe Streets, etc.) or a public funding source
• Number of Access Centers that have closed and/or are at risk of closure
• Number of unduplicated people served (instead of HMIS enrollments)
• Number of unduplicated people receiving mail services through Access Center
• Number of meals, showers, medical services, referrals to housing, and total services provided by
each Access Center, as well as total services including duplicated use of services provided by
each access center
• Number of Staff funded through Access Center contract, as well as staff employed through
leveraged funding
• Ac ess Center contract funding received from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
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• Estimated Cost to Run Access Center, inclusive of all services (Access Center contract plus
leveraged funding including in-kind donations)
• Unduplicated People Served by Access Centers (not HMIS Enrollments) as % of 2025 CoC
Homeless Count (Total Sheltered and Unsheltered Individuals)
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A �nduplicated People Served by Access Centers (not HMIS Enrollments) as % of 2025 CoC
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�less Count (Total Individuals-Unsheltered Only)
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Agenda
AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL
Friday, February 27, 2026
10:00 AM
VAN NUYS CITY HALL
14410 SYLVAN STREET
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
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President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth
ADRIN NAZARIAN, Second District
District
KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTO-MARTÍNEZ,
Thirteenth District
YSABEL JURADO, Fourteenth District
TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
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PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Spanish language interpretation is available at all City Council and Committee meetings.
SE OFRECE SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO Y
COMITÉ MUNICIPAL.
For interpretation services in additional languages and Sign Language Interpreters, at no cost, please
contact clerk.interpretation@lacity.org or call (213) 978-1133 and provide the language desired, specific meeting,
meeting date, and the number of people in the group.
All requests should be submitted with as much advance notice as possible, preferably two business days prior to the
meeting you wish to attend for additional language interpretation and five business days for Sign Language
Interpretation. We will do our best to accommodate requests with shorter notice, but securing last-minute interpreters
or captioners may not always be feasible.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. For
Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
Telecommunication Relay Services
Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to
advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are
deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating
to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay
service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with
hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone
companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to
the TRS user.
What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and
the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-
English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video
Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-
relay-service-trs.
Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello.
This is the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS
provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with
disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
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BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council
meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are
available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an
item not listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the
posting of an Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may
be called "special" by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on
the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public
has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.
The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example,
all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed
agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or
more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this
section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda
items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the
Multiple Agenda Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak
for up to one minute per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative
total of 20 minutes is a reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular
meeting.
The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be
limited to one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The
Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.
If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms
with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES - If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City
law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at
(213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized
by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the
original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a
question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited
to a maximum of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this
motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
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VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council
(8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the
agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes
to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on
first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week.
The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical
ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must
vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any
member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the
Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally
voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and
once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present
the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not
debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the
matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular
meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other
designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the
Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires
the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it
having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member)
during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
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Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Friday, February 27, 2026
VAN NUYS CITY HALL, 14410 SYLVAN STREET, VAN NUYS, CA 91401 - 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 26-0058
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
research and reporting on which State is represented by each
engraving within the Council Chambers.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Lee):
DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of
Project Restore, to research and report on which State is represented
by each engraving within the Council Chambers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(2) 24-0688
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
artificial intelligence (AI) and translation services for public meetings.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the qualified list of consultants for as-needed
Language Access Plan (LAP) implementation services for City
Departments recommended in Attachment A of the October 22,
2025 Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)
report, attached to the Council File, and identified through the
Request for Qualifications issued by the CIFD in May 2025 for a
term of three years, effective on the date of final Council
approval.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to solicit
bids from the qualified list as detailed in Attachment A of the
October 22, 2025 CIFD report, attached to the Council File, and
execute contracts on an as-needed basis, subject to funding
availability, in compliance with the City's contracting policies,
and City Attorney approval as to form.
3. AUTHORIZE General Managers, City Departments, or
designees, to:
a. Solicit bids from the qualified list as detailed in Attachment
A of the October 22, 2025 CIFD report, attached to the
Council File, and execute contracts on an as-needed
basis, subject to funding availability, in compliance with
the City's contracting policies, and City Attorney approval
as to form.
b. Upon execution of the contracts, encumber and disburse
funds to the contractors for services, in accordance with
the terms set forth in said agreements.
4. AUTHORIZE the CIFD to prepare Controller instructions and/or
make technical adjustments that may be required to implement
the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on this matter,
subject to CAO approval; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to
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implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CIFD reports that the recommendations
in the October 22, 2025 CIFD report, attached to the Council File,
have no impact on the General Fund. The funding is currently
available in CIFD’s budget.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(3) 21-0722-S1
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to proposed license agreement with the Canoga Park Community
Center Foundation (CPCCF) for use of the City-owned property at
7248 Owensmouth Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion
(Blumenfield – McOsker):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the
assistance of the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer
(CAO), to negotiate a new non-profit lease with the CPCCF for
use of the City-owned property at 7248 Owensmouth Avenue,
including:
a. An initial three-year term with two one-year options to
extend
b. Zero rent with the non-profit responsible for maintenance
and basic repair of the facility.
c. Allowing subleases and room rentals.
2. FIND, pursuant to Charter Section 371(eX(10) and Los Angeles
Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of
competitive bidding for the proposed license agreement with the
CPCCF would be undesirable and impractical for the following
reasons:
a. CPCCF offers a safe environment for community growth
and connection.
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b. Losing access to this property would make it difficult, if not
impossible, for residents to continue hosting the irregular
events.
c. Given CPCCF’s background and work experience, it is the
most qualified entity to operate at this property.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(4) 26-0142
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to authority to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for vehicle storage
at 550 Ramirez Street, CA 90026 for the Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD) Motor Transport Division (MTD).
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate
and execute a lease agreement with Caltrans for the use of property
for LAPD vehicle storage at 550 Ramirez Street, Los Angeles, CA
90012 under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the
February 3, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report,
attached to the Council File.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated
General Fund impact. Based on the projections provided by GSD,
there is sufficient savings within the Citywide Leasing Account to fund
the leasing costs. Also, funding for the lease is included in the 2025-
26 General Funded Leasing Account Budget in the amount of
$53,201.52. Current monthly rent is $4,433.46, which is projected to
cover five months of the fiscal year while the proposed rent of $8,200
per month applies to the remaining seven months as the new term
and rate is effective December 1, 2025. Total fiscal year expenses
are projected at $79,565, which is $26,363 more than the budgeted
amount resulting in a negative impact to the General Fund. The GSD
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will include this amount in the next quarterly status report of the
Leasing Account as there may be other savings which can offset this
deficit.
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 4, 2026
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 3, 2026)
(5) 26-0156
CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
sale of City-owned property located at 1345 North El Centro Avenue
and 6207 West Afton Place, Assessor Parcel Nos. (APNs) 5546-022-
900 & 5546-022-900 as a surplus asset.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-
Martinez – Padilla):
1. DECLARE the City-owned property located at 1345 North El
Centro Avenue and 6207 West Afton Place, APNs 5546-022-
900 & 5546-022-900, as a surplus asset.
2. DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD) to initiate
the surplus property process, and conduct a Class A appraisal
on the above properties.
3. DIRECT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Attorney and
City Administrative Officer (CAO), to take all necessary steps
and prepare all required documents to effectuate the sale of
these parcels.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(6) 19-0328
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
proposed extension to the lease with Pacific Asian Consortium in
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Employment (PACE) for the use of the City-owned property at 682
Broadway Street, Venice, CA 90291.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park –
Nazarian):
INSTRUCT the General Services Department to negotiate an
extension to the lease with PACE for the use of the City-owned
property at 682 Broadway Street, Venice, CA 90291 for an additional
five years.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(7) 26-0074
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to long-term plans for LA CityView 35.
Recommendation fro Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla –
Rodriguez):
INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency to report on a long-
term plan for LA CityView 35 to include an overview of how contracts
are managed and a summary of upcoming projects.
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.
(8) 26-0085
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
sale of the City-Owned 4,787 square-foot remnant parcel at 1530
South Mateo Street, Los Angeles, 90021.
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Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Jurado –
Hutt):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to effectuate the
non-financial transfer of jurisdiction and control of the 4,787
square-foot remnant parcel at 1530 South Mateo Street, Los
Angeles, 90021 from the BOE to the Department of General
Services (GSD).
2. DECLARE, upon the transfer of said property to GSD, the
parcel as “Exempt Surplus Land” pursuant to the California
Surplus Land Act, inasmuch as the property qualifies as exempt
surplus land under Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(B),
which exempts "{s]urplus land that is less than one-halfacre in
area and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local
agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-
income housing purposes. Notwithstanding Section 54221 (f)
(2), under Government Code Section, 54221 (f)(2), the Property
cannot qualify as exempt surplus land if it is:
a. Within a coastal zone
b. Adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System
c. Listed on, or determined by the State Office of Historic
Preservation to be eligible for, the National Register of
Historic Places
d. Within the Lake Tahoe region as defined in Government
Code Section 66905.5
Because none of these characteristics apply to this
Property, it qualifies as exempt surplus land under the
Surplus Land Act. "
3. INSTRUCT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to
effectuate the sale of said parcel
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Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(9) 26-0145
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to restoring the
utilitarian streetlight program.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez
– Jurado):
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting and Department of Water
and Power, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report with
recommendations to restore the utilitarian streetlight program,
including the resources needed to resume this work and any code
amendments or interagency agreements necessary to authorize the
Bureau to perform this work.
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
(10) 26-0146
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the current graffiti
abatement resources, contractor performance, repeatedly targeted
locations, the development of a prioritization matrix, and related
matters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez
– Jurado):
INSTRUCT the Office of Community Beautification to report on the
current graffiti abatement resources, including the list of current
graffiti abatement contractors; assessment of contractor performance;
their geographic distribution and service coverage across the City;
the crew size and staffing role; the number of service days provided
per week; 311 request volume per Council District and repeatedly
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targeted locations; and the methodology used for prioritizing
requests. The report should also provide recommendations to ensure
resources are deployed based on demonstrated need and service
demand, including the development of a prioritization matrix.
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
(11) 26-0140
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the
intersection of West 8th Street and Valencia Street in Westlake as
“Francisco Morazan Central American Community Square."
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez
– Jurado):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation (DOT) to
fabricate and install a permanent ceremonial sign designating
the intersection of West 8th Street and Valencia Street in
Westlake as “Francisco Morazan Central American Community
Square.”
2. AUTHORIZE the DOT to make technical corrections or
clarifications to effectuate the intent of this motion.
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
(12) 26-0064
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a pothole
inventory, pothole repair response times, pothole funding, and related
matters.
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Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price -
Hernandez):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to report on:
a. A citywide inventory of potholes identified since December
24, 2025, attributable to storm activity, including location
and repair status, in a format suitable for mapping and
regular updates.
b. An analysis of pothole repair response times during the
recent storms, disaggregated by Council District,
identifying service disparities and strategies to improve
equitable response.
c. Identification of potholes presenting elevated public safety
risks and recommended prioritization criteria for repair.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with
the fiscal impacts and budget constraints associated with storm-
related pothole operations; and alternative short- and long-term
funding strategies to support pothole repair and street
maintenance efforts, including reallocation of existing funds,
one-time funding sources, and available state or federal funding
opportunities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:
Westside Neighborhood Council
(13) 25-1478
CD 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the
intersection at Van Nuys Boulevard and Herrick Avenue as "Dr. Yvonne
Chan Square."
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Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez
– Hernandez):
1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Van Nuys Boulevard and
Herrick Avenue as "Dr. Yvonne Chan Square.”
2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to install permanent
ceremonial signage at this location.
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
(14) 25-1479
CD 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the
intersection at Herrick Avenue and Paxton Street as “Anita Zepeda
Square."
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez
– Hutt):
1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Herrick Avenue and Paxton
Street as “Anita Zepeda Square.”
2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to install permanent
ceremonial signage at this location.
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
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(15) 26-0021
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating
proceedings to establish a pedestrian mall on the 5600-5900 blocks of
Mulholland Highway for public access to Griffith Park, and related
matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman –
Soto-Martínez):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), with the
assistance of the City Attorney and the Department of City
Planning, to prepare a Resolution of Intention to initiate
proceedings to establish a pedestrian mall on the 5600-5900
blocks of Mulholland Highway (east of the Deronda Gate) to
ensure that this area will consistently be available for safe
public pedestrian use and access to Griffith Park.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and BOE to
identify funding to conduct any necessary environmental review
for establishment of a pedestrian mall on the 5600-5900 blocks
of Mulholland Highway (east of the Deronda Gate).
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to revoke or amend any existing revocable
permits, or issue any new revocable permit(s) or
encroachments necessary to modify the existing gate at this
location, allow for separate pedestrian access, limit private
vehicular access, and establish conditional rights and
responsibilities for the permittee(s).
4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks to assume
responsibility of the existing vehicular gate (the Deronda Gate)
and install a pedestrian gate within that gate at the intersection
of Deronda Drive and Mulholland Highway.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(16) 25-1497
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an exception to
the street cut moratorium on San Fernando Road to allow for the
installation of a water supply line and accompanying meters at 12534
San Fernando Road in Sylmar.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion
(Rodriguez - Hernandez):
1. APPROVE an exception to the City's one-year, street cut
moratorium on San Fernando Road to allow for the installation
of a water supply line and accompanying meters at 12534 San
Fernando Road in Sylmar.
2. REQUIRE the permittee to properly repair and resurface the
street cut area in accordance with Bureau of Engineering
requirements and standards and, upon completion of the work,
the repaired street cut be inspected by the Bureau of Contract
Administration to maximize the longevity of the street.
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
(17) 25-1514
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM REPORT relative to potential
changes to the composition of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory
Council, and a comprehensive set of bylaws.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman –
Padilla):
1. REQUEST Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) prepare a report
with recommendations on how the City Council can consider
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changers to the makeup of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens
Advisory Council.
2. REQUEST that LAWA compile and codify all prior changes to
the bylaws of the Van Nuys CAC, including all changes to
appointment criteria, geographical composition, purview, or
related matters, as well as any new changes into a single
comprehensive set of bylaws posted on the LAWA website.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on
a matter will become a part of the administrative record.
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code
of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
Friday - February 27, 2026 - PAGE 18
the Council's action becomes final.
Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000).
Friday - February 27, 2026 - PAGE 19