Los Angeles public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will begin with public comment and routine items, then hear a protest and consider confirming a $1,483.26 lien for 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A. It will also consider a motion and resolution to issue revenue bonds not to exceed $32,264,000 to finance the 97‑unit Brine Residential development at 3016 North Main Street in Council District 14. Finally, the Council will note and adopt an Economic and Workforce Development Department report on a multi‑year employment program to transition individuals out of homelessness.

• Hear protest, appeals or objections and confirm lien of $1,483.26 for 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A
• Motion and resolution to issue revenue bonds up to $32,264,000 for the 97‑unit Brine Residential at 3016 North Main Street (Council District 14)
• Adopt Economic and Workforce Development Department report (dated Aug 9 2024) on scaling employment programs for homelessness transition
• Public comment and Multiple Agenda Item Comment periods

The Los Angeles City Council approved issuing up to $32,264,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the new construction of the 97-unit Brine Residential development at 3016 North Main Street. The council also approved a $2M USDOT grant for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project, a $3.33M appropriation for homelessness programs, and a $21.8M FEMA grant for shelter services. Several items were continued, including the Hollywood Community Plan and a parcel map for 1250 West Jefferson Boulevard.

• Approved $32,264,000 in bonds for Brine Residential housing (15-0)
• Approved $2M USDOT grant for Reconnecting MacArthur Park (14-0)
• Approved $3,332,333.70 for Homelessness Emergency Account (12-1)
• Approved $21,844,670 FEMA Shelter and Services grant (15-0)
• Approved $80/night interim housing bed rate (12-2)
• Approved $3,866,311 for Sierra Vista Tiny Home Village (15-0)
• Continued Hollywood Community Plan to January 7, 2025 (14-0)
• Approved $50,000 reward in Kishaundra Gatlin case (15-0)

• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations — approved
  1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A · $1,483
• Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Brine Residential — approved
  3016 North Main Street · 97 units · $32.3M
• Vacating the City-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue — approved
  411 North Vermont Avenue

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will consider six agenda items, including a City Attorney draft ordinance to move surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund to the Reserve Fund for FY 2024/25, and a Water and Power Board report approving the sale of an easement to the City of Bishop for the North Sierra Highway Water Line Project. Other items include reports on a right‑of‑way contract with Caltrans, a memorandum amendment with Discovery Cube, a municipal building decarbonization workplan, and a climate‑budget integration strategy. Public comment will be taken in‑person only.

• 24‑1482 – Draft ordinance to transfer surplus from Power Revenue Fund to Reserve Fund (no fiscal impact)
• 24‑1460 – Approval of easement sale to City of Bishop for North Sierra Highway Water Line (fiscal impact yes)
• 24‑1461 – Approval of Right of Way contract with Caltrans for North See Vee Signal Project (no fiscal impact)
• 21‑1330 – Amendment No. 3 to MOU with Discovery Cube for sanitation environmental programs (fiscal impact yes)
• 21‑1039 – Report on municipal building decarbonization workplan (fiscal impact yes)

• Sale of an Easement to the City of Bishop for its North Sierra Highway Water Line Project
  North Sierra Highway
• Right of Way Contract with State of California Department of Transportation for its North See Vee Signal Project

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will hold public hearings to hear protests and objections regarding proposed liens for nuisance abatement and code violations. The Council will decide whether to confirm these liens on specific properties.

• Proposed lien of $116,465.20 for 800 North La Jolla Avenue (also known as 8163, 8165 Waring Avenue)
• Proposed lien of $1,276.56 for 1415 North Braeridge Drive
• Proposed lien of $1,276.56 for 11816 West Neenach Street

The Los Angeles City Council adopted a substitute motion to advance amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance, which would raise hourly wages to $30 by 2028. The council also approved several housing-related items, including the sale of city-owned property at 501 East 5th Street for supportive housing, and authorized multiple airport leases and contracts. Numerous property liens for nuisance abatement were confirmed, filed, or continued to future meetings.

• Adopted substitute motion to advance Living Wage and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage amendments (12-3)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at 501 E 5th St to DWC Campus LP for supportive housing (14-0)
• Authorized $70.4M in new transportation grant appropriations (15-0)
• Approved lease agreement with AmericanTours International at LAWA Skyview Center (15-0)
• Confirmed $116,465.20 lien at 800 N La Jolla Ave, filed as paid (15-0)
• Established Transportation and Technology Innovation Zone in Warner Center (15-0)
• Declared 92 'Own a Piece of LA' properties as exempt surplus land (15-0)
• Approved $6.65M Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant (13-2)

• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved
  800 North La Jolla Avenue, also known as 8163, 8165 Waring A · $116,465

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review updates on gas-powered leaf blower enforcement and discuss various city infrastructure and contract matters. The body will also consider requests for alley repairs and the designation of a new public square.

• Update on gas-powered leaf blower enforcement (Item 24-0055)
• Contract with American Restore, Inc. for concrete floor topping at Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (Item 24-1432)
• Two-year contract extension with Graffiti Control Systems for specialty removal services (Item 24-1384)
• Designating the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Hastings Avenue as 'George Berres Square' (Item 24-1311)
• Temporary 18-month closure of three walkways northeast of Sharp Avenue and southwest of Interstate 5 (Item 12-0398-S2)

• Vacation of a portion of Roy Street and Aldama Street
  Roy Street and Aldama Street
• Rejecting a portion of the future alley as public alley (Right of Way No. 36000-2416)
  12816 West Sherman Way
• Temporary closure of walkways northeast of Sharp Avenue and southwest of Interstate 5 Highway
  northeast of Sharp Avenue and southwest of the Interstate 5

Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will review several City Administrative Officer reports on the FY 2024‑25 financial status, construction projects and federal grant funding. It will discuss legal matters in closed session, including outside‑counsel contracts and pending litigation. The committee will consider motions to reauthorize MICLA financing for the Vision Theater Project, conduct a budget reduction exercise, review the Transient Occupancy Tax, and transfer funds for a CEQA study for the Destination Crenshaw I Am Park project.

• 24‑1346 – Motion to reauthorize Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) financing for Phases Two, Three, Four and Five of the Vision Theater Project.
• 24‑1368 – Motion for a Budget Reduction Exercise to guide City Council priorities while maintaining critical services.
• 24‑1456 – Motion to review the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) practices and recommend revenue‑maximizing changes for the 2028 Olympic Games.
• 20‑0868‑S1 – Motion to transfer funds for a CEQA Initial Study and technical studies for the Destination Crenshaw I Am Park Project.
• 23‑1011 – Bureau of Engineering report on the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project.

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee approved the City Administrative Officer's Second Financial Status Report for FY 2024-25, as amended, with a 3-0 vote (two members absent). The committee also approved several other financial items, including the Second and Third Construction Projects Reports, federal grant awards, and a resolution authorizing Reserve Fund loan reimbursements with potential judgment obligation bond proceeds. All votes were 3-0 or 4-0 with absent members noted.

• Approved Second Financial Status Report FY 2024-25 as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Second Construction Projects Report as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Concurred with Government Operations Committee on Third Construction Projects Report (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved federal Community Project Funding grants (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved resolution authorizing Reserve Fund loan reimbursements with bond proceeds (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved additional funding for outside counsel in AOA v. City case (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved MICLA financing for Vision Theater Project Phases 2-5 as amended (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved motion for LA River bike/ped path completion before 2028 Olympics (4-0, 1 absent)

• Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project Grant — approved
  MacArthur Park
• Reauthorizing MICLA financing for Vision Theater Project Phases Two, Three, Four and Five — approved
• Transfer of funds for CEQA Initial Study and technical studies for Destination Crenshaw I Am Park Project — approved
  Destination Crenshaw I Am Park

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting at 10:00 AM on Dec 10, 2024, and will accept public comment both in the Council chamber and by teleconference. The meeting will be broadcast live on cable channel 35, the city website, and YouTube, with telephone audio options provided. No specific policy items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Los Angeles City Council adopted several ordinances and motions related to housing, including approving the Housing Element Implementation Plan, establishing a Right to Counsel Program, and renewing the local homelessness emergency declaration. The council also approved funding for various projects, including a $6 million transfer for the Broadway South traffic safety project and a $25,000 reward for information on the theft of bronze Walk of Hearts plaques.

• Approved Housing Element Implementation Plan (CHIP) ordinance with amendments (14-0)
• Approved Right to Counsel Program ordinance for tenants facing eviction (12-0)
• Renewed local homelessness emergency declaration (16-1)
• Approved $6M transfer for Broadway South traffic safety project (17-0)
• Approved $25,000 reward for Walk of Hearts plaque theft info (16-0)
• Approved $2.7M Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act grant (17-0)
• Approved Third Amended Agreement with Destination Crenshaw, increasing funding to $8,741,926.26 (12-0)
• Approved 12th Amendment to Permit No. 866 with Fenix Marine Services for Port of LA rail yard expansion (18-0)

• CD 2 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation — approved
  6678 North Ethel Avenue · $1,277
• CD 6 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation — approved
  15544 West Carbito Road · $1,277
• CD 7 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation — approved
  10248 North O Melveny Avenue · $1,807
• CD 7 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation — approved
  11339 North Christy Avenue · $3,576
• CD 7 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation — approved
  10274 West Calala Drive · $1,277
• CD 8 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation — approved
  5930 South 6th Avenue · $1,277
• CD 8 Hardship Property Appeal: Nuisance Abatement Lien Confirmation
  3207 West 74th Street

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee is reviewing the sale of a city property to Kedren Community Health, Inc. and several proposed license and lease agreements for city-owned facilities. The body will also consider updated record schedules for the Department of Building and Safety.

• Sale of property at 710 East 111th Place to Kedren Community Health, Inc.
• No-cost license agreement with Los Angeles Police Revolver Athletic Club for Elysian Park gymnasium
• Non-profit lease with East Side Riders Bike Club for 1513 East 103rd Street basement
• Updated records disposition schedules for the Department of Building and Safety

• Sale of property to Kedren Community Health, Inc.
  710 East 111th Place, Los Angeles CA, 90059
• Proposed no-cost license agreement with Los Angeles Police Revolver Athletic Club
  Elysian Park gymnasium, Council District 1
• Proposed non-profit lease with East Side Riders Bike Club
  1513 East 103rd Street, Los Angeles CA 90002

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will hear continued discussion on a $2,340 lien for nuisance abatement at 237 West 88th Place. It will vote on a request for the UCLA Labor Center to provide a verbal report on automation at the San Pedro Bay Port. The Council will also adopt resolutions declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 municipal and special elections. Additional agenda items include approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Continue hearing on lien ($2,340) for nuisance abatement at 237 West 88th Place (Item 1)
• Request UCLA Labor Center verbal report on “Automation and the Future of Dockwork at the San Pedro Bay Port Complex” (Item 2)
• Adopt resolutions declaring results of the Nov 5, 2024 General Municipal and Special Elections (Item 3)
• Approve the meeting minutes
• Multiple Agenda Item Comment and public testimony

The City Council confirmed a $2,340 lien for nuisance abatement and code violation costs on the property at 237 West 88th Place, adopting the motion by Harris-Dawson and Price. The council also adopted resolutions declaring the certified results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal and Special Elections, and requested a verbal report from the UCLA Labor Center on dockworker automation.

• Confirmed $2,340 lien for 237 West 88th Place (13-0)
• Adopted resolutions declaring Nov 5, 2024 election results (13-0)
• Requested UCLA Labor Center verbal report on dockwork automation (12-0)

• Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations at 237 West 88th Place — approved
  237 West 88th Place · $2,340

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear reports from the Los Angeles Housing Department, the Department of City Planning, and the City Attorney on the home‑sharing vendor evaluation, process enhancements, compliance strategies, and staffing needs for home‑sharing and residential hotels enforcement. The agenda item (14‑1635‑S10) includes a Fiscal Impact Statement and a Community Impact Statement. Input will be taken from the Downtown Los Angeles, Bel Air‑Beverly Crest, and Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Councils.

• Agenda item 14‑1635‑S10: reports on home‑sharing vendor evaluation and enforcement
• Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
• Community Impact Statement: Yes
• Reports prepared by the Housing Department, City Planning, and City Attorney
• Comments invited from three neighborhood councils

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved, as amended, reports from the Los Angeles Housing Department, Department of City Planning, and City Attorney regarding home-sharing vendor evaluation, process enhancements, compliance strategies, and staffing needs for home-sharing and residential hotels enforcement. The vote was 4 yes with Councilmember De León absent. The item was referred to both the Planning and Land Use Management and Housing and Homelessness Committees.

• Approved LA Housing Department report dated 11-24-24 as amended (4-0-1, De León absent)
• Approved Department of City Planning reports dated 11-1-24, 3-13-24, and 10-4-23 as amended (4-0-1)
• Approved City Attorney report dated 11-26-24 as amended (4-0-1)

• Home-sharing vendor evaluation and residential hotels enforcement — approved

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider a Bureau of Engineering report on the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project. It will also hear a City Administrative Officer report on the 2024‑25 third transportation‑related construction projects. Several resolutions will be discussed to post “No Stopping Any Time” signs and establish oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions on streets such as Canoga Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, and others. LADOT will present reports on a citywide equity framework and an updated methodology for speed humps and speed tables around schools, followed by a verbal update from the LADOT General Manager.

• 23‑1011 – Bureau of Engineering report on the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• 24‑0879‑S2 – City Administrative Officer report on the 2024‑25 Third Transportation‑Related Construction Projects (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• 24‑1224 – Resolution to post “No Stopping Anytime” signs on the west side of Canoga Avenue between Keswick Street and Saticoy Street.
• 24‑1381 – Resolution to replace oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions on Foothill Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard and Filbert Street with “No Stopping Any Time” signs and red curbs next to fire hydrants.
• 23‑0306 – LADOT report on an updated prioritization methodology for speed humps and speed tables around schools (Fiscal Impact: Yes).

The Transportation Committee approved a Bureau of Engineering report for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project, funded by a federal grant, and approved the 2024-25 Third Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report as amended. It also approved a citywide equity framework for transportation project prioritization and an updated speed hump methodology for schools. Several resolutions regarding parking restrictions were submitted without recommendation, and a verbal report from LADOT was not heard due to loss of quorum.

• Approved Bureau of Engineering report for Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved 2024-25 Third Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved LADOT citywide equity framework for transportation prioritization as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved LADOT updated speed hump methodology for schools (3-0, 2 absent)
• Submitted without recommendation: No Stopping Anytime signs on Canoga Ave (2-1, 2 absent)
• Submitted without recommendation: Foothill Blvd oversize vehicle restriction replacement (2-1, 2 absent)
• Submitted without recommendation: Filbert St and Foothill Blvd signage (2-1, 2 absent)
• Submitted without recommendation: oversize vehicle restrictions in CD 12, CD 11, CD 3 (2-1 each, 2 absent)

• Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project Community Planning Grant — approved
  MacArthur Park
• 2024-25 Third Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report — approved
• Posting “No Stopping Anytime” signs on Canoga Avenue — continued
  west side of Canoga Avenue between Keswick Street and Satico
• Replacing parking restriction with “No Stopping Any Time” signage and red curbs on Foothill Boulevard — continued
  Foothill Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard and Filbert Stre
• Posting “No Stopping Any Time” signage and red curbs on Filbert Street and Foothill Boulevard — continued
  certain street segments of Filbert Street and Foothill Boule
• Establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions in Council District 12 — continued
  Saticoy Street, Los Alimos Street, Yolanda Avenue, and Lindl
• Establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions in Council District 11 — continued
  McLaughlin Avenue and Campus Drive
• Establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions in Council District 3 — continued
  Sheman Way, Winnetka Avenue, Glade Avenue, Elkwood Street, a

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will consider two applications for a determination of public convenience or necessity for off‑site alcoholic beverage sales. The agenda items request the Council to determine and grant liquor licenses for Potluck Local at 4701‑4705 1‑4 East York Boulevard and 1506 North Munson Avenue, Unit No. 102, and for Leo's Mini Market Beer and Wine at 811 West Olympic Boulevard, Unit A. The Council will also instruct the City Clerk to transmit the determinations to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

• Determine and grant a liquor license for Potluck Local (4701‑4705 1‑4 East York Blvd; 1506 North Munson Ave, Unit 102)
• Determine and grant a liquor license for Leo's Mini Market Beer and Wine (811 West Olympic Blvd, Unit A)
• Instruct the City Clerk to transmit both determinations to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss emergency account status reports and the Homelessness Emergency Declaration. The body is also considering the sale of city-owned properties and funding for housing programs.

• Sale of city-owned property at 501 East 5th Street to DWC Campus LP
• Authority to sell city-owned property at 8431 Geyser Avenue
• Funding for a new SHARE! shared Housing Program in Council District Three
• Amendment to the LMIHF Protective Advance Bridge Loan for Casa de Rosas Apartments at 2600 South Hoover Street
• Reappointment of Delfino De La Cruz to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several housing and homelessness items, including a reappointment to the Housing Authority board, funding recommendations, property sales, and bond financing for Rosa's Place. Committee members also took no action on a home-sharing vendor evaluation report and filed the homelessness emergency declaration second quarterly report.

• Approved reappointment of Delfino De La Cruz to HACLA Board of Commissioners (4-0, 1 absent)
• No action taken on home-sharing vendor evaluation and compliance report
• Approved CAO Homelessness Emergency Account 21st Status Report as amended (4-0, 1 absent)
• Noted and filed CAO Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024-25 Second Quarterly Report (3-1, 1 absent)
• Approved motion requiring a Project Disclosure Form with all housing transmittals (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved motion to initiate process to join California Community Housing Agency JPA as amended (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved TEFRA resolution and conduit revenue notes for Rosa's Place at 501 East 5th Street (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of City-owned property at 501 East 5th Street to DWC Campus LP (4-0, 1 absent)

• Issue tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue notes for 'Project' Rosa's Place — approved
  501 East 5th Street
• Sale of City-owned real property at 501 East 5th Street to DWC Campus LP — approved
  501 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California
• Authority to sell City-owned property at 8431 Geyser Avenue — approved
  84 days 8431 Geyser Avenue
• Amend LMIHF Protective Advance Bridge Loan for Casa de Rosas Apartments — approved
  2600 South Hoover Street

Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee will hear a CAO report on a proposed first amendment to Agreement No. C‑140219 with Odesus, Inc. to add an electronic claims management system, which includes a fiscal impact statement. Other items include a housing department exemption of three civil‑service positions, a state grant for youth employment services, updates to the city’s critical hiring process, and a motion to expand leave after a late‑term or stillbirth. The committee will consider each report and motion and may refer items to other committees as noted.

• Item 1 – CAO report on First Amendment to Agreement No. C‑140219 with Odesus, Inc. for an electronic claims management system (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 2 – Housing Department report on exemption of three positions from Civil Service (Charter Section 1001d4) (Fiscal Impact: No).
• Item 3 – EWDD report on State of California grant (California Volunteers) for transitional work and employment services for city youth and young adults (Fiscal Impact: No).
• Item 4 – CAO report on Prioritized Critical Hiring process updates for August‑October 2024 (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 8 – Motion to amend Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.127 .2 to expand leave time after a late‑term or stillbirth.

• First Amendment to Agreement No. C-140219 with Odesus, Inc. to provide an electronic claims management system

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to hear protests regarding the proposed improvement and maintenance of four specific street lighting districts. These hearings are conducted in accordance with the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

• Public hearing on Vineland Avenue and Weddington Street Lighting District
• Public hearing on Wilshire Boulevard and Citrus Avenue Street Lighting District
• Public hearing on Violet Street and Santa Fe Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District
• Public hearing on Sunset Boulevard and Bates Avenue Street Lighting District

The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion and resolution to issue up to $46,300,000 in bonds for acquisition, construction, improvement, rehabilitation, and equipping of facilities. The item was adopted as amended by Motion 10A (De Leon - Krekorian) with a 14-0 vote. The council also approved funding for the Winter Wonderland event at Pershing Square and repairs to the El Puente Bridge Home site.

• Approved $46.3M bond issuance for acquisition and construction (14-0)
• Approved $183,315.50 transfer for Winter Wonderland event at Pershing Square (14-0)
• Approved funding for repairs to El Puente Bridge Home site at 711 Alameda Street (14-0)

• Improvement and maintenance of the Vineland Avenue and Weddington Street Lighting District — adopted
  Vineland Avenue and Weddington Street
• Issuance of bonds for acquisition, construction, improvement, rehabilitation, equipping
  $46.3M
• Funding for annual Winter Wonderland event at Pershing Square — adopted
  Pershing Square · $183,316
• Funding for repairs to the A Bridge Home (ABH) site known as El Puente
  711 Alameda Street

Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will hear appeals regarding housing density, alcohol sales permits, and zoning changes. The body will also consider a grant amendment for the Los Angeles African American Historic Places project.

• Appeal of a 327-unit mixed-use development with 41 very low income units at 1185-1247 West Sunset Boulevard
• Appeal of alcohol dispensing permits for a residents' club at 1522-1538 North Cassil Place and a restaurant at 5243-5245 West Santa Monica Boulevard
• Zone change and construction of a new single-family dwelling at 17820 West Erwin Street
• Appeal regarding the required discontinuance of the Hi Lite Motel at 10309-10325 South Broadway
• Grant agreement amendment with Getty Conservation Institute for $67,500

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the TVC 2050 Specific Plan, including a General Plan Amendment, zone change, and development agreement for the Television City studio site, and denied six appeals against the project's environmental review. The committee also approved several other items, including a new Landscape and Site Design Ordinance, a motion to increase fines for illegal off-site signs, and a motion clarifying that short-term rentals were prohibited before the Home Sharing Ordinance. Several items were moved to Council without action due to lack of quorum.

• Approved TVC 2050 Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and zone change (3-0)
• Approved TVC 2050 Development Agreement and requested ordinance (3-0)
• Denied six appeals against TVC 2050 EIR and tract map (3-0)
• Approved Landscape and Site Design Ordinance, requested draft ordinance (3-0)
• Adopted motion to increase fines for illegal off-site signs (3-0)
• Adopted motion clarifying short-term rentals prohibited pre-1992 (3-0)
• Approved zone change for 17820 W. Erwin St. (3-0)
• Approved zone change and parcel map for 8152 W. Ellenbogen St. (3-0)

• Appeal of CEQA Categorical Exemption for Conditional Use Permit at 1522-1538 N Cassil Place
  1522 - 15 38 North Cassil Place
• Appeal of SCEA, Density Bonus, and Main CUP for mixed-use development at West Sunset Boulevard
  1185-1247 West Sunset Boulevard and 917 North Everett Street · 327 units (41 affordable)

Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee

The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will hear a discussion update from the Port of Los Angeles on labor agreements for hazardous‑waste contracts. It will also consider reports from the Los Angeles Fire Department on the Rancho LPG facility, a Port of Los Angeles permit report, and several Airport Commissioners reports on contract amendments, lease agreements and CEQA exemptions. Most items are informational reports; fiscal impact statements are noted where applicable.

• Discussion update from Port of Los Angeles on labor agreements for hazardous‑waste contracts (Council File No. 24‑0129)
• Los Angeles Fire Department report on inspection and safety of the Rancho LPG facility (Item 11‑1813‑S9) – Fiscal Impact: No
• Port of Los Angeles report on Revocable Permit No. 10‑05 for the Rancho LPG facility (Item 11‑1813‑S10) – Fiscal Impact: No
• Airport Commissioners report on First Amendment to Contract DA‑5543 with Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP for fire testing at LAX, with CEQA exemption (Item 24‑1425) – Fiscal Impact: Yes
• Airport Commissioners report on Reimbursable Agreement with American Airlines for additional electrical capacity at Terminal 4, with CEQA exemption (Item 24‑1483) – Fiscal Impact: Yes

• Verbal update from POLA regarding labor agreements for hazardous waste contracts
• LAFD report on Rancho LPG facility
  Rancho LPG facility, San Pedro
• POLA report on Revocable Permit No. 10-05
  Rancho LPG facility
• First Amendment to Contract DA-5543 with Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP
  Los Angeles International Airport
• Reimbursable Agreement with American Airlines, Inc.
  Terminal 4, Los Angeles International Airport
• First Amendment to Lease LAA-9126 with HNTB Corporation
  Skyview Center, Los Angeles World Airports
• Lease Agreement with American Tours International, LLC
  Skyview Center, Los Angeles World Airports
• First Amendment to Lease LAA-9051 with American Airlines, Inc.
  Skyview Center, Los Angeles World Airports

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will hold roll call, approve the meeting minutes, and consider several reports. Council members will request an ordinance amendment for the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority’s meeting schedule and will file a Department of Animal Services report on marine mammals. The Council will also concur with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for LADWP’s Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management System solution with Power Costs, Inc.

• Request City Attorney to draft ordinance amending Administrative Code §22.628 for Board meeting schedule (Item 23‑0219)
• File October 22, 2024 Animal Services report on marine mammals found ashore (Item 23‑1353)
• Concur with Board of Water and Power Commissioners on Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for LADWP Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management System with Power Costs, Inc. (Item 24‑1271)
• Roll Call and approval of the meeting minutes
• Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations

The Los Angeles City Council approved a series of items, including a $18.8 million transportation-related construction projects report, amendments to LADWP contracts with Power Costs, Inc., and a directive to study tenant opportunity-to-purchase policies. The council also approved the purchase of an Official Police Garage and continued a measure regarding the El Pueblo board's meeting schedule to February 2025.

• Approved $18.8M in transportation construction fund transfers (12-0)
• Approved $2.06M increase for LADWP Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management contract (13-0)
• Approved $9.99M increase for LADWP Energy Imbalance Market Merchant Bidding contract (13-0)
• Approved purchase of Official Police Garage Service Area 6 by Moshe Ben Dayan (13-0)
• Adopted directive for LAHD to report on TOPA/COPA frameworks in 60 days (12-0)
• Continued El Pueblo board meeting schedule item to February 26, 2025 (12-0)
• Noted and filed marine mammal protocols report (13-0)

• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Energy Imbalance Mark — adopted
  $4.4M
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47577 for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Energy Imbalance Mark — adopted
  $18.5M
• Purchase and transfer of the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 6 from Hollywood Tow Service, Inc. to Moshe B — adopted

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will discuss regional infrastructure for the City's 2035 local water target and budget adjustments for Proposition O Clean Water bonds. The body will also consider two mayoral appointments to advisory boards and receive an update on the LA Riverway project.

• Budget adjustments and funding for Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bonds FY 2024-25
• Update on the LA Riverway Phase IV Extension Project
• Appointment of Angelic Perez to the Community Forest Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Carl Douglas to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors
• Verbal update on regional infrastructure for the 2035 local water target

The Energy and Environment Committee approved budget adjustments for Proposition O Clean Water bonds and an update on the LA Riverway Phase IV Extension Project. The committee also confirmed two mayoral appointments to advisory and water boards. A discussion on regional water infrastructure was continued to a future date.

• Approved appointment of Angelic Perez to Community Forest Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Carl Douglas to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board (3-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bonds FY 2024-25 (3-0)
• Approved LA Riverway Phase IV Extension Project update (3-0)
• Received and filed City Attorney report regarding Constant v. City of Los Angeles (3-0)
• Continued regional water infrastructure collaboration update to a date to be determined

• Budget adjustments and new funding considerations for Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bonds Fiscal Year 202 — approved
• Update on the LA Riverway Phase IV Extension Project — approved

Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee

The Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee will review several business improvement districts and workforce development initiatives. The body is also considering a revenue agreement for a hotel project and a plan to transition individuals out of homelessness.

• Revenue participation agreement for the Venice Hope Hotel Project at 1611 South Hope Street
• 2025 reconfirmation of Wilshire Center and Los Feliz Village Merchant-Based Business Improvement Districts
• Establishment of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Business Improvement District
• Multi-year work plan to scale up employment programs for individuals transitioning out of homelessness
• Motion regarding remediation and reuse of the Phillips 66 refinery closure site

The Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee approved all 11 agenda items, including revised rules for the Sidewalk and Park Vending Program, a revenue participation agreement for the Venice Hope Hotel Project, reconfirmation of two Business Improvement Districts (Wilshire Center and Los Feliz Village), establishment of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID, appointments to the Workforce Development Board, a multi-year work plan to scale up employment programs for homeless individuals, a grant for youth employment services, a city-wide grant program for property crime prevention, a motion on the Phillips 66 refinery closure, and a motion to establish a Transportation and Technology Innovation Zone in Warner Center. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved revised Sidewalk and Park Vending Program rules (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Venice Hope Hotel revenue participation (3-0)
• Approved 2025 reconfirmation of Wilshire Center BID (3-0)
• Approved 2025 reconfirmation of Los Feliz Village BID (3-0)
• Approved establishing Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID (3-0)
• Approved Workforce Development Board appointments (3-0)
• Approved multi-year work plan to scale up employment programs for homeless (3-0)
• Approved motion on Phillips 66 refinery closure as amended (3-0)

• Memorandum of Understanding between the City and New Horizons Capital LLC for the Venice Hope Hotel Project — approved
  1611 South Hope Street
• 2025 reconfirmation of the Wilshire Center Merchant-Based Business Improvement District — approved
• 2025 reconfirmation of the Los Feliz Village Merchant-Based Business Improvement District — approved
• Establishing the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Business Improvement District — approved
• Remediation and reuse of the Phillips 66 refinery site — approved
• Establishing the Transportation and Technology Innovation Zone in the Warner Center — approved
  Warner Center

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will review several Municipal Facilities Committee reports authorizing no‑cost license agreements for parking, a sheriff’s range, and other properties. It will also consider a City Attorney ordinance to sell the city‑owned parcel at 501 East 5th Street to DWC Campus LP, and an ordinance to amend procurement notice rules. Additional reports on construction projects, IT franchise renewals, and small‑business contracting will be discussed.

• 24‑0764: Authority to negotiate a no‑cost license for ~50 parking spaces at 13460 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima (Council District 7)
• 24‑1388: Authority to negotiate a no‑cost license for use of Elysian Park Gun Range at 1880 Academy Drive (Council District 1)
• 20‑1449: Ordinance authorizing sale of city‑owned real property at 501 East 5th Street to DWC Campus LP
• 23‑1027‑S5: Ordinance to allow bid notices to be posted on the city’s online procurement platform
• 24‑0918‑S1 & 24‑0918‑S2: CAO reports on FY 2024 second and FY 2024‑25 third construction projects

The Government Operations Committee approved 17 agenda items, including property leases, IT franchises, and construction project reports. Notable approvals included a no-cost parking license agreement with the Los Angeles Community College District in Pacoima and various technology franchise renewals. All recorded votes passed with a 3-0 margin.

• Approved MFC report for no-cost parking license with LACCD at 13460 Van Nuys Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved MFC report for Selma Lerner Estate compromise and release at 17909 Porto Marina (3-0)
• Approved no-cost license agreement with LASD for Elysian Park Gun Range (3-0)
• Approved declaring 92 Own a Piece of Los Angeles properties as Exempt Surplus Land (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Second and FY 2024-25 Third Construction Projects Reports (3-0)
• Approved City Attorney ordinance for sale of city-owned property at 501 East 5th Street (3-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing bid and proposal notices via online procurement platform (3-0)
• Approved ITA reports and franchise renewals for Kaiser, Scientology, One Wilshire, UC Regents, and others (3-0)

• License agreement with LA Community College District for parking spaces — approved
  13460 Van Nuys Boulevard, Pacoima, CA 91331
• Offer of Compromise and Mutual General Release for rental agreement (C-113031) - Selma Lerner Estate — approved
  17909 Porto Marina, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
• License agreement with LA County Sheriff’s Department for Elysian Park Gun Range — approved
  1880 Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Declaring 'Own a Piece of Los Angeles' properties as Exempt Surplus Land — approved
• Sale of City-owned real property to DWC Campus LP — approved
  501 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California
• Amend Administrative Code for online procurement publication — approved
• IT System franchise renewal - Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, LLC — approved
• IT System franchise renewal - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International — approved

Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee will review five items, including reports on park agreements, a personal service contract, a concession transfer on Olvera Street, and a draft ordinance to raise admission fees for the Hollyhock House and Watts Towers while adjusting theater rental fees. Four of the items have fiscal impact statements indicating a fiscal impact; the fee‑change ordinance has no fiscal impact statement. The meeting will also allow in‑person general public comment.

• 24‑0687‑S1 – Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report on amendment to Agreement No. 4099 with the Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program to add an equipment shed and CEQA categorical exemption.
• 24‑1409 – Report on agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Los Angeles Parks Foundation for operation and maintenance of the Nursery House, Demonstration Garden, and Terraces at Commonwealth Nursery in Griffith Park, with CEQA categorical exemption.
• 24‑1410 – Personal Service Contract between the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Law Office of Roberta M. Yang, P.C. for on‑call workplace investigations and compliance training.
• 24‑1405 – Report from El Pueblo de Los Angeles approving key terms for Olvera Street Space C‑28 to Celia Quezada for the Mi Reina retail business and authorizing an amendment to the Concession Agreements to effectuate the transfer.
• 22‑1515 – City Attorney report and draft ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code to increase admission fees for the Hollyhock House and Watts Towers and adjust Department of Cultural Affairs theater rental and use fees.

The Committee approved an ordinance to increase admission fees for the Hollyhock House and Watts Towers and adjust theater rental fees. Other actions included approving park maintenance agreements and a retail space transfer at Olvera Street.

• Approved fee increases for Hollyhock House and Watts Towers and theater rental adjustments (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement with Los Angeles Parks Foundation for Commonwealth Nursery at Griffith Park (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved equipment shed installation for Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved contract with Law Office of Roberta M. Yang, P.C. for workplace investigations (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved transfer of Olvera Street Space C-28 to Celia Quezada for Mi Reina retail business (2-0, 1 absent)

• First amendment to Agreement No. 4099 with Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program for equipment shed installation — approved
• Agreement for operation and maintenance of Commonwealth Nursery at Griffith Park — approved
  Commonwealth Nursery, Griffith Park
• Personal Service Contract for workplace investigations and compliance training services — approved
• Transfer of Olvera Street Space C-28 Concession Agreement — approved
  Olvera Street Space C-28
• Amend Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding admission and rental fees — approved
  Hollyhock House and Watts Towers

Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee will discuss a CD 1 motion introduced by Councilmembers Hernandez, Soto‑Martinez, and Padilla. The motion concerns developing and implementing the Central American Cultural District Project. The item is referred to the Public Works and Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committees for further action.

• Item 24‑1270: CD 1 Motion to develop and implement the Central American Cultural District Project (no community impact statement submitted).

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee approved a motion by Councilmembers Hernandez, Soto-Martinez, and Padilla to develop and implement the Central American Cultural District Project. The vote was 2 in favor, with Councilmember Lee absent. The motion was referred to the Public Works and Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committees.

• Approved motion to develop and implement Central American Cultural District Project (2-0, Lee absent)

• Central American Cultural District Project — approved

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to discuss financial transfers and refund claims. Key items include funding for emergency medical services and a specific project refund in Council District 15.

• Proposed transfer of $5.7 million for LAFD participation in the FY 22-23 Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program
• Proposed refund of $140,474.08 to Meritage Homes of California, Inc. for a project at 26900 South Western Avenue

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $3.67 million plan to install protective barriers on all active DASH buses through sole-source contracts, citing recent assaults on drivers. The council also confirmed Tiena Johnson Hall as the permanent General Manager of the Housing Department, approved $44.8 million in state housing grant funds, and continued the Living Wage Ordinance discussion to December 11. Multiple legal settlements were approved in closed session, totaling over $7 million.

• Approved $3.67M for DASH bus driver safety barriers (13-0)
• Confirmed Tiena Johnson Hall as LAHD General Manager (14-0)
• Approved $44.8M in SB2 housing grant funds (14-0)
• Continued Living Wage Ordinance to Dec 11 (14-0)
• Approved $140,474 refund to Meritage Homes (14-0)
• Denied CEQA appeals for two 30-unit projects (14-0)
• Approved $1.5M for JEDI facade improvements (13-0)
• Approved 14 legal settlements totaling $7.1M (14-0)

• Refund claim filed by Meritage Homes of California, Inc. for project at 26900 South Western Avenue — approved
  26900 South Western Avenue · $140,474
• Implementation of Senate Bill 2 (SB2) Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) — approved
  $69.5M

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review a range of reports, resolutions and a motion, including a pavement‑marking contract, bus‑lane enforcement, a People Street Plaza, parking restrictions, and a property purchase for a zero‑emissions bus maintenance facility. Fiscal impact statements are noted for several items. The committee will also accept in‑person public comment on these agenda items.

• Agreement with Sterndahl Enterprises for pavement markings, striping and slurry sealing (Item 1)
• Resolution on progress of the bus lane enforcement program and designation of enforcement segments (Item 2)
• Report on implementing a People St Plaza on Bimini Place in Council District 13 (Item 3)
• Resolution establishing a Temporary Preferential Parking District on West 16th Place from West Boulevard to Vineyard Avenue (Item 4)
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Brea Canon Oil Company for 23903 Normandie Avenue for a zero‑emissions bus maintenance facility (Item 6)

The Los Angeles Transportation Committee approved a report on the bus lane enforcement program and a resolution designating street segments for enforcement, as amended, with a 3-0 vote (two members absent). It also approved several other items, including a pavement markings contract with Sterndahl Enterprises, a People St Plaza on Bimini Place, a temporary preferential parking district on West 16th Place, a motion to enhance training for planning and transportation commissions, a purchase and sale agreement for a zero-emissions bus maintenance facility, the 2024-25 Second Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report, a Transportation Grant Fund request, and a report on the Crossing Guard Program. Four resolutions regarding parking restrictions were continued to a date to be determined.

• Approved LADOT report on bus lane enforcement program and resolution designating street segments for enforcement, as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved agreement with Sterndahl Enterprises for pavement markings, striping, and slurry sealing services (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved People St Plaza on Bimini Place in Council District 13 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved resolution establishing Temporary Preferential Parking District on West 16th Place from West Boulevard to Vineyard Avenue (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion to enhance training for City Planning and Transportation Commissions and Boards (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement with Brea Canon Oil Company for property at 23903 Normandie Avenue for zero-emissions bus maintenance facility (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved 2024-25 Second Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report, as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Transportation Grant Fund request for FY 2024-25 (3-0, 2 absent)

• Agreement with Sterndahl Enterprises for pavement markings, striping, slurry sealing, and other preservation program ser — approved
• Bus lane enforcement program and designation of street segments for enforcement — approved
• Implementing a People St Plaza on Bimini Place — approved
  Bimini Place, Council District 13
• Establishing a Temporary Preferential Parking District — approved
  West 16th Place from West Boulevard to Vineyard Avenue
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Brea Canon Oil Company, Inc. for zero-emissions bus maintenance facility — approved
  23903 Normandie Avenue
• Posting “No Stopping Anytime” signs on Canoga Avenue — continued
  west side of Canoga Avenue between Keswick Street and Satico
• Replacing parking restriction with “No Stopping Any Time” signage and red curbs on Foothill Boulevard — continued
  Foothill Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard and Filbert Stre
• Establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Saticoy Street, Los Alimos Street, Yolanda Avenue, and Lindley Ave — continued
  Saticoy Street, Los Alimos Street, Yolanda Avenue, and Lindl

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will review strategies for creating permanent and interim housing. Members will consider funding for Prop HHH projects and a new ordinance to establish a Right to Counsel program.

• Proposed ordinance to establish a Right to Counsel program
• Authority to issue bonds for Thatcher Yard Housing, a 98-unit project at 3233 South Thatcher Avenue
• Funding commitment for three Prop HHH projects for the FY 2020-21 Expenditure Plan
• Agreement to take over lease payments for Highland Gardens Hotel from PATH
• Report on models for a voluntary Contingency Management pilot program at interim housing sites

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several items, including Prop HHH funding commitments for three projects, authorization for bonds for the Thatcher Yard Housing project, an agreement for the Highland Gardens Hotel, a motion on Contingency Management programs, and a Right to Counsel ordinance. Several reports were continued to a later date, and two items were discussion only.

• Approved Prop HHH funding commitment for three projects (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved bond authority for Thatcher Yard Housing, a 98-unit supportive housing project (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved agreement for City to take over lease payments for Highland Gardens Hotel (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved motion to study Contingency Management treatment programs (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Right to Counsel ordinance as amended (4-0, De León absent)
• Continued housing strategy report to a date to be determined
• Continued Homelessness Emergency Declaration quarterly report to a date to be determined
• Continued Homelessness Emergency Account status report to a date to be determined

• Thatcher Yard Housing bond issuance authority — approved
  3233 South Thatcher Avenue · 98 units
• Agreement for Highland Gardens Hotel lease payments takeover — approved
  Highland Gardens Hotel

City Council Meeting

The November 19 City Council meeting will open with roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions and public comment. It will then address three agenda items: (1) continued consideration of protests, appeals or objections and confirmation of a $1,483.26 lien for nuisance‑abatement costs at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A; (2) hearing comments and a recommendation to determine public convenience and grant a liquor license for Nora Market at 301‑303 Culver Boulevard; (3) hearing comments and a recommendation to determine public convenience and grant a liquor license for Target at 8840 Corbin Avenue. The Council will vote on each of these items.

• Item 1 (CD 8): Hear protests, appeals or objections and confirm a $1,483.26 lien for nuisance‑abatement at 1813 West Manchester Ave, Unit A.
• Item 2 (CD 11): Determine public convenience and grant a liquor license for Nora Market, 301‑303 Culver Blvd.
• Item 3 (CD 12): Determine public convenience and grant a liquor license for Target, 8840 Corbin Ave.

The Los Angeles City Council approved a personal services contract with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for processing and marketing City-collected recyclables in the East Valley and West Valley wastesheds. The contract has an initial five-year term with two five-year renewal options, totaling a potential 15 years, and is funded by $9,679,055 from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund. The council also adopted a motion to amend Street Dedication and Improvement Investigation Criteria to comply with Assembly Bill 3177, and confirmed a lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A.

• Approved 15-year recycling contract with Athens Services (13-0)
• Adopted motion to amend street dedication criteria per AB 3177 (13-0)
• Confirmed $1,483.26 lien for property at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A (13-0)

• Amend LAMC/LAAC for property abatement by LADBS — introduced
• Personal services contract with Arakelian Enterprises dba Athens Services for recyclables processing — introduced
  $9.7M

Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee is considering several ordinances to establish citywide housing incentives, minimum density requirements, and resident protections. The body will also review development proposals for two mixed-use buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.

• Proposed Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) Ordinance to create new density bonuses and streamlined reviews
• Proposed Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density Ordinances to establish citywide minimum density in multi-family zones
• Proposed Resident Protections Ordinances to codify housing replacement and occupant protections
• Development of a 51-story building (536 units) at 1105-1123 South Olive Street
• Development of a 60-story building (713 units) at 1100-1130 South Olive Street and 218-228 West 11th Street

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the environmental assessment for the DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 and 3 project, a two-building mixed-use development with 1,249 dwelling units and 15,455 square feet of commercial space. The committee also approved several housing-related ordinances and reports, including the Citywide Housing Incentive Program, Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density, Resident Protections, and the Downtown Community Plan implementation. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember De León absent.

• Approved SCEA for DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 & 3 (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Citywide Housing Incentive Program ordinance (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density ordinances (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Resident Protections ordinances (4-0, De León absent)
• Denied haul route appeals, granted environmental clearance appeal for 3701 N Glenridge Dr (4-0, De León absent)
• Received and filed Downtown Community Plan housing production report (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Downtown Community Plan implementation ordinances (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Hollywood Community Plan implementation ordinances (4-0, De León absent)

• Parking dimension variance for DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 and 3
  1105-1123 South Olive Street and 1100-1130 South Olive Stree · 1249 units
• Transfer of Floor Area Rights for DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 and 3
  1105-1123 South Olive Street and 1100-1130 South Olive Stree · 1249 units
• Site Plan Review for DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 and 3
  1105-1123 South Olive Street and 1100-1130 South Olive Stree · 1249 units
• Main Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at DTLA South Park Properties Site 2
  1105-1123 South Olive Street · 536 units
• Director’s Decision regarding on-site trees for DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 and 3
  1105-1123 South Olive Street and 1100-1130 South Olive Stree · 1249 units
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map for DTLA South Park Properties Sites 2 and 3
  1105-1123 South Olive Street and 1100-1130 South Olive Stree · 1249 units

Los Angeles City Health Commission

The Los Angeles City Health Commission will consider a proposed City-County Public Health Services Agreement and the creation of a Public Health Liaison Office. The body will also receive presentations on silicosis and educational materials regarding STDs.

• Proposed City-County Public Health Services Agreement
• Proposed creation of a City of Los Angeles Public Health Liaison Office
• Presentation and recommendations regarding Silicosis
• Request to recommend sections of the book “Sex, Lies, and STDs” for use by the Los Angeles Unified School District

• Proposed City-County Public Health Services Agreement and creation of a Public Health Liaison Office

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will receive reports on a mayoral appointment to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission, two amendments to Los Angeles Water and Power agreements for energy‑imbalance market services, and an update on the Clean Energy Partnership 2028 Roadmap. It will also discuss a strategy for integrating climate considerations into the city budget, revisions to the Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance, and a CD 15 motion outlining remediation and reuse plans for the Phillips 66 refinery site. A closed‑session item will address a pending court case.

• Mayor report appointing Juan Vasquez to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission (term ends June 30, 2026).
• BW&P Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management System (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• BW&P Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47577 for Energy Imbalance Market Merchant Bidding & Scheduling System (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• CD 15 Motion on Phillips 66 refinery closure remediation, timeline, cost estimates, and personnel needs (referenced to multiple committees).
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power report updating the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) 2028 Roadmap (Fiscal Impact: No).

• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management System Solution and Support Ser
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47577 for Energy Imbalance Market Merchant Bidding & Scheduling System with Power Costs
• Revisions to the City’s existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance
• Remediation and reuse of Phillips 66 refinery site
  Phillips 66 refinery, Los Angeles

City Council Meeting

The special City Council meeting on November 8, 2024 will consider the Public Safety Committee report (item 24‑1194) to approve and confirm the Mayor's appointment of James P. McDonnell as Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. The meeting will also include roll call, a public comment period for all agenda items, and notice that any motions will be posted on the City Clerk’s website after the meeting. The agenda ends with council adjournment.

• Item 24‑1194: Public Safety Committee report approving James P. McDonnell as LAPD Chief
• Public comment opportunity for all agenda items, in‑person and via teleconference
• Roll call at the start of the meeting
• Motions referred will be posted on the City Clerk’s website after the meeting
• Council adjournment

The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Mayor's appointment of James P. McDonnell as Chief of Police for the LAPD. The vote was 11 in favor, 2 against, with 2 absent. The item was adopted as part of the special meeting agenda.

• Confirmed James P. McDonnell as LAPD Chief of Police (11-2)

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will hear a mayor report appointing Juan Vasquez to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission (item 1). It will consider two Board of Water and Power reports on amendments to agreements for Energy Imbalance Market services (items 2 and 3) and a City Administrative Officer report on integrating climate considerations into the city budgeting process (item 5). The committee will also discuss a motion outlining timeline, cost estimates, and personnel needs for remediation and reuse of the Phillips 66 refinery site (item 7) before possibly recessing to a closed session for a legal matter (item 8).

• 24‑1200‑S66 – Mayor report appointing Juan Vasquez to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission (term ends June 30 2026).
• 24‑1271 – Board of Water and Power report on Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management System (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• 24‑1272 – Board of Water and Power report on Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47577 for Energy Imbalance Market Merchant Bidding & Scheduling System (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• 22‑1402 – City Administrative Officer report on strategy to integrate climate considerations into the City budgeting process (Fiscal Impact: Yes; referred to Energy and Environment and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees).
• 24‑1314 – CD 15 motion on next steps, timeline, cost estimates, and personnel needs for remediation and reuse of the Phillips 66 refinery site (Community Impact: None submitted; referred to Economic, Community Development and Jobs, Public Works, and Energy and Environment Committees).

• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47573 for Energy Imbalance Market Meter Data Management System Solution and Support Ser
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47577 for Energy Imbalance Market Merchant Bidding & Scheduling System with Power Costs
• Revisions to the City’s existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance
• Remediation and reuse of the Phillips 66 refinery site
  Phillips 66 refinery, Los Angeles

Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee will discuss an ordinance to allow the Animal Services Department to reduce or waive pet fees. The body will also review several merchant interest transfers at El Pueblo de Los Angeles and a software agreement for correctional care medical records.

• Ordinance to allow the General Manager of Animal Services to reduce or waive adoption and redemption fees for animals
• Transfer of Interest requests for Olvera Street Spaces C-21 and C-22
• Change of Primary Merchant responsibilities for Space E-15 with Albert C. Gribbell Velasco
• First Amendment to Agreement C-140911 with CorrecTek Inc. for electronic health records software at correctional care facilities
• Authorization to apply for a National Endowment for the Arts grant for the FY 2024-25 Big Read Program

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee approved all nine agenda items, including two Olvera Street space transfers, a software agreement for correctional facilities, a marine mammal response report, a grant application for the Big Read program, a parks youth employment program, a mural beautification project, and a motion to allow waiving animal adoption fees. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilmember Hutt absent.

• Approved transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C-21 (3-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C-22 (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved change of Primary Merchant responsibilities for Space E-15 (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved First Amendment to software agreement with CorrecTek Inc. for electronic health records (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved Department of Animal Services report on marine mammal protocols (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved authority to apply for NEA Big Read grant (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship program (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved LA-110 Freeway Community Beautification Project motion as amended (2-0, Hutt absent)

• Transfer of Interest for Olvera Street Space C-21 — approved
  Olvera Street Space C-21
• Transfer of Interest for Olvera Street Space C-22 — approved
  Olvera Street Space C-22
• Change of Primary Merchant responsibilities for Space E-15 — approved
  Space E-15, El Pueblo de Los Angeles

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will consider two items (24‑1332 and 24‑1329) requesting categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act for dedicating easements on 18214 and 18218 West Acre Street. The Council will vote to find the dedications exempt, accept the petitioners' offers, authorize the Board of Public Works to acquire the easements, and direct the City Clerk to forward the actions to the Bureau of Engineering. No additional city funds are required beyond a $3,416.51 processing fee already paid.

• Item 24‑1332: Dedication of easement on 18214 West Acre Street, Right of Way No. 36000‑10315
• Item 24‑1329: Dedication of easement on 18218 West Acre Street, Right of Way No. 36000‑10311
• Both items include a $3,416.51 fee for processing the City Engineer report

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $7.75 million FEMA grant to staff a new engine company at Fire Station No. 7 in Panorama City, and authorized related positions and funding. The council also approved a $9.68 million contract amendment for LADWP energy software, continued a recycling contract to November 19, and adopted a resolution supporting federal land protection bills. Several other items were approved, including appointments, donations, and a motion to file a complaint with the CPUC about Union Pacific Railroad blocking crossings.

• Approved $7,752,582 FEMA SAFER grant for Fire Station No. 7 (14-0)
• Approved $5,959,710 increase for LADWP energy software contract (14-0)
• Continued recycling contract with Athens Services to Nov 19 (14-0)
• Approved $25,571 Subaru donation for animal enrichment (14-0)
• Approved $175,000 contract for Zoo oak restoration (14-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Spring Street Park security (14-0)
• Approved motion to file CPUC complaint re: Union Pacific crossings (14-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting federal land protection acts (14-0)

• Offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 18214 West Acre Street — approved
  18214 West Acre Street
• Offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 18218 West Acre Street — approved
  18218 West Acre Street
• Personal services contract with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for the processing and marketing of City — continued
  $9.7M

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive reports on interim housing bed‑rate adjustments and updates on Time Limited Subsidies and master leasing of at least 700 units. It will consider a resolution to adopt the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and issue tax‑exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Peak Plaza Apartments project. The committee will also vote on using General Fund Leasing Funds to cover lease costs for the interim housing site at 7047 Franklin Avenue.

• Item 1 (23‑1348): Report on interim housing bed‑rate adjustment.
• Item 2: Discussion update on corrective action for Time Limited Subsidies (TLS).
• Item 3: Discussion update on master leasing of at least 700 units.
• Item 6 (24‑1328): TEFRA resolution and issuance of tax‑exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue notes for Peak Plaza Apartments.
• Item 8 (22‑0756‑S4): Motion to use General Fund Leasing Funds for lease costs at 7047 Franklin Avenue.

The Committee approved the United to House Los Angeles (ULA) Program Guidelines and Expenditure Plan. It also authorized funding for the Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village and lease costs for a site at 7047 Franklin Avenue.

• Approved ULA Program Guidelines and Expenditure Plan (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved funding and continued use of Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved General Fund Leasing Funds for 7047 Franklin Avenue (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Tiena Johnson Hall as LA Housing Department GM (4-1)
• Approved tax-exempt and taxable notes for Peak Plaza Apartments (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved interim housing bed rates adjustment reports (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved request for reports on Tenant and Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved request for report on property owner compliance notice periods (4-0, 1 absent)

• Peak Plaza Apartments project financing via TEFRA resolution and conduit revenue notes — approved
• Lease costs for interim housing site at 7047 Franklin Avenue — approved
  7047 Franklin Avenue
• Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village/low barrier navigation center funding and lease — approved
  Arroyo Seco Park

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will approve the meeting minutes, take public comment, and review several items. Councilmembers will hear comments on two applications for off‑site alcoholic beverage sales at Grande Oil Inc. (3154 East Olympic Blvd.) and Smart & Final (3607 South Vermont Ave.). They will also consider first‑reading ordinances that levy assessments and authorize maintenance for the Mercury Avenue‑Beryl Street and the Topaz‑Pyrites Streets lighting districts.

• CD 14 – Continued consideration of hearing comments for Grande Oil Inc. off‑site alcohol sale (3154 East Olympic Blvd.), time‑limit file Dec 2 2024.
• CD 8 – Hearing comments for Smart & Final off‑site alcohol sale (3607 South Vermont Ave.), time‑limit file Dec 23 2024.
• CD 14 – First‑consideration ordinance to levy assessments and maintain the Mercury Avenue and Beryl Street Lighting District.
• CD 14 – First‑consideration ordinance to levy assessments and maintain the Topaz and Pyrites Streets Lighting District.

The Los Angeles City Council adopted the 2024-2028 Memorandum of Understanding for Bargaining Unit 23, representing firefighters and fire captains. The approved agreement carries a General Fund impact of approximately $76.0 million in FY 2024-25, $39.4 million in FY 2025-06, $45.4 million in FY 2026-27, and $42.2 million in FY 2027-28.

• Adopted the 2024-2028 Memorandum of Understanding No. 23 for Firefighters and Fire Captains Representation Unit (12-0)

• 2024-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 23 for Firefighters and Fire Captains Representation Unit — approved
  $76.0M

Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider multiple categorical exemptions from CEQA for residential and commercial projects, including a 184‑unit mixed‑income housing development on Mission Road and Lincoln Park Avenue. It will also discuss zone change requests for a car‑wash site on North Sepulveda Boulevard and a medical‑office/elder‑care project on Ventura Boulevard. Additional items include a motion on haul‑route review processes and a proposed ordinance to limit large‑scale warehousing in the Cornfield Arroyo Seco area.

• CEQA exemption for 184‑unit residential project at 3601‑3615 Mission Road and 2010‑2036 Lincoln Park Ave (Item 1)
• Zone change and conditional use permit for 16 outdoor vacuum‑cleaner stations at 6320‑6344½ North Sepulveda Blvd (Item 2)
• Vesting and height district changes for medical office and elder‑care project at 17017‑17031 West Ventura Blvd and nearby sites (Item 3)
• Motion to amend municipal code sections governing property abatement and discretionary processes (Items 10‑12)
• Draft interim control ordinance to prohibit permits for warehousing over 15,000 sq ft in Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan (Item 13)

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved several zoning changes and development projects, including a zone change for a car wash in Van Nuys, a medical office and eldercare facility in Encino, and a Tesla delivery hub in Winnetka. It also denied two appeals against residential projects in the Vermont/Western area, granted appeals to overturn a tract map approval and a karaoke bar's liquor license, and adopted motions on haul routes, property abatement, and construction site oversight. Several items were continued to future meetings.

• Approved zone change for 16 vacuum stations at 6320-6344 Sepulveda Blvd (3-0)
• Approved zone change for medical office/eldercare at 17017 Ventura Blvd (3-0)
• Denied appeal, sustaining 30-unit project at 1114 Heliotrope Dr (3-0)
• Denied appeal, sustaining 30-unit project at 1115 Berendo St (3-0)
• Approved interim control ordinance for warehousing in Cornfield Arroyo Seco (3-0)
• Adopted motion on haul route discretionary processes (3-0)
• Adopted motion on property abatement procedures (3-0)
• Adopted motion on oversight of negligent property owners (3-0)

• Construction, use and maintenance of a new seven-story residential development — continued
  3601 - 3615 Mission Road; and 2010 - 2036 Lincoln Park Avenu · 184 units (47 affordable)
• Zone Change from P-1VL-RIO to (T)C2-1VL-RIO and Conditional Use Permit for outdoor vacuum cleaner stations — approved
  6320 – 6344 ½ North Sepulveda Boulevard · 1.2 ac
• Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change for medical office and eldercare project — approved
  17017 – 17031 West Ventura Boulevard, 4929 North Genesta Ave · 90 units

Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee

The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee is reviewing several contract amendments for airport and harbor projects. The meeting includes discussions on construction and design for LAX and reimbursement agreements for harbor facilities.

• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5569 with W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. for the Midfield Satellite Concourse South Project at LAX
• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5383 with Woods Bagot Architects, P.C. for design services for the Midfield Satellite Concourse South Project at LAX
• First Amendment to Contract DA-5517 with Genuine Parts Company (dba NAPA Integrated Business Solutions)
• Second Amendment to the San Pedro Public Market, LLC Reimbursement Agreement for the West Harbor Modification Project
• First Amendment to the Orcem Americas, Inc. Reimbursement Agreement for the facility at Berths 191-194

The committee approved several amendments to airport and harbor contracts, including design and construction services for the Midfield Satellite Concourse South Project at LAX. Additionally, the committee authorized reimbursement agreements for environmental assessments at the West Harbor project and the facility at Berths 191-194. All items were approved with a 4-0 vote, with Councilmember De León absent.

• Approved NAPA Integrated Business Solutions contract amendment (4-0)
• Approved W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. contract amendment (4-0)
• Approved Woods Bagot Architects contract amendment (4-0)
• Approved San Pedro Public Market, LLC reimbursement agreement (4-0)
• Approved Orcem Americas, Inc. reimbursement agreement (4-0)
• Approved motion for UCLA Labor Center report on port automation (4-0)

• First Amendment to Contract DA-5517 with Genuine Parts Company, dba NAPA Integrated Business Solutions — approved
• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5569 with W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. of California for construction services for the M — approved
  Los Angeles International Airport
• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5383 with Woods Bagot Architects, P.C. for design services for the Midfield Satellite Co — approved
  Los Angeles International Airport
• Second Amendment to the San Pedro Public Market, LLC Reimbursement Agreement for West Harbor Modification Project enviro — approved
  West Harbor
• First Amendment to the Orcem Americas, Inc. Reimbursement Agreement for Berths 191-194 environmental assessment review — approved
  Berths 191-194

Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee is meeting to review the city's first financial status report for the current fiscal year. The body will also discuss various federal grants for fire and sanitation services, tenant protection fees, and several legal claims.

• First Financial Status Report (FSR) for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Fee study and recommendations for Just Cause Eviction and tenant protections
• Refund claim by Meritage Homes of California, Inc. for 26900 South Western Avenue
• Acceptance of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration grant
• Grant applications for EPA National Brownfields Program FY 2025

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee approved the City Administrative Officer's First Financial Status Report for FY 2024-25 as amended, with a 5-0 vote. It also concurred with prior committee actions on several grant continuations and approved a refund claim, a fund transfer, and a contract amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved First Financial Status Report FY 2024-25 as amended (5-0)
• Concurred with Public Safety Committee on FEMA Task Force One Mobilization Exercise Agreement Grant continuation (5-0)
• Concurred with Public Safety Committee on 2022 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Cooperative Agreement Grant continuation (5-0)
• Concurred with Public Safety Committee on 2021 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Cooperative Agreement Grant continuation (5-0)
• Concurred with Personnel, Audits, and Hiring and Housing and Homelessness Committees on Just Cause Eviction fee study (5-0)
• Approved refund claim for Meritage Homes of California, Inc. (Claim No. 172072) (5-0)
• Approved transfer of funds for LAFD Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer Program (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. C-137261 with Mobility Capital Financial, Inc. (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to amend a contract with Los Angeles Gateway Partners. The action involves repurposing cost savings for the Landside Access Modernization Program's Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility Project.

• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5322 with Los Angeles Gateway Partners to credit back and repurpose cost savings not to exceed $9,714,543

The Los Angeles City Council approved several airport-related contracts, including a $9.7 million cost-savings repurposing for the Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility project, a 5-year lease with Virgin Atlantic for a passenger lounge, and a 12-year concession agreement with AD Partnership LLC for a new common-use lounge. The council also approved a list of pre-qualified real estate consultants, authorized a $49,400 grant for the Regional Threat Assessment Center, and adopted an ordinance updating the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance, which was held over for a second reading.

• Approved Second Amendment to Contract DA-5322 with LA Gateway Partners, repurposing $9,714,543 in cost savings (12-0)
• Approved 5-year Virgin Atlantic Airways lounge lease at Tom Bradley International Terminal (13-0)
• Approved 12-year Common-Use Passenger Lounge Concession Agreement with AD Partnership LLC (13-0)
• Approved list of pre-qualified real estate and economic development consultants (13-0)
• Authorized LAPD to accept $49,400 grant for FY 25-26 Regional Threat Assessment Center (11-2)
• Adopted ordinance updating Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance; held over for second reading (11-0)
• Approved $400,000 transfer for community beautification around Mayfair Hotel (13-0)
• Approved appointments of Jenny Chavez, Faith Mitchell, and Steve Kang to Board of Public Works (13-0)

• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5322 for the Landside Access Modernization Program's Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility Pr — approved
  Los Angeles International Airport · $9.7M
• Premier passenger lounge space lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited — approved
  Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX · $7.0M
• 12-year Common-Use Passenger Lounge Concession Agreement with AD Partnership LLC — approved
  Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX · $79.0M

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a communication from the Mayor regarding the appointment of James P. McDonnell as Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department.

• Appointment of James P. McDonnell as Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (Item 24-1194)

The Public Safety Committee voted 4-1 to approve Mayor Karen Bass's appointment of James P. McDonnell as Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department. Councilmember Soto-Martinez cast the sole dissenting vote. The item now advances to the full City Council for final consideration.

• Approved Mayor's appointment of James P. McDonnell as LAPD Chief (4-1, Soto-Martinez no)

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will meet to consider public hearings for liquor licenses at two grocery stores and a motion to issue housing bonds for a new apartment complex. The meeting will also include standard agenda items and public comment.

• Hearing on liquor license for Sprouts Farmers Market at 1433 N. Glendale Blvd.
• Hearing on liquor license for Target at 5709-5763 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
• Motion to issue $13,493,000 in bonds for the NoHo 5050 housing project at 5050 Bakman Ave.
• Approval of the Council meeting minutes
• Multiple Agenda Item Comment period

The Los Angeles City Council approved multiple significant measures during its meeting on October 29, 2024. Key decisions included updating the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan and related community design overlays, issuing up to $13,493,000 in multifamily housing bonds for a NoHo housing project, and initiating changes to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance regarding substantial remodels. The council also confirmed appointments to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners and Board of Police Commissioners, and approved various property sales, funding transfers, and street lighting assessments.

• Granted public convenience or necessity application for Sprouts Farmers Market alcohol sales (13-0)
• Granted public convenience or necessity application for Target alcohol sales (13-0)
• Adopted resolution for $13,493,000 in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for NoHo 5050 at 5050 Bakman Avenue (13-0)
• Concurred with Board of Fire Commissioners on LAFD Annual Cost of Special Services Fee Adjustments for FY 2023-24 (13-0)
• Adopted Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan update and General Plan amendments (13-0)
• Denied appeal regarding Development Agreement termination for 6801 West Hollywood Boulevard (13-0)
• Continued CEQA appeal for 1848 South Gramercy Place to November 1, 2024 (12-0)
• Approved appointment of Yvette Smith to Board of Animal Services Commissioners (13-0)

• Approve Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for NoHo 5050 development — approved
  5050 Bakman Avenue · 40 units · $13.5M
• Certify Final EIR and adopt General Plan Amendments for Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan update — approved
  Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan area

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to discuss property liens and public nuisance declarations. The body will hear protests regarding a street lighting district and a nuisance abatement lien.

• Public hearing on protests against improvement and maintenance of Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District
• Hearing on a $2,652.30 lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 10210 North Encino Avenue
• Proposed declaration of 3762 Normandie Avenue as a public nuisance due to illegal dumping and encampments

The Los Angeles City Council confirmed a $2,652.30 lien against the property at 10210 North Encino Avenue for unpaid nuisance abatement and code violation costs. The council also continued several items, including a Union Pacific Railroad grade-crossing complaint to November 5, 2025, and a street lighting district protest to January 24, 2025. A public nuisance declaration for 3762 Normandie Avenue was adopted.

• Confirmed $2,652.30 lien on 10210 North Encino Avenue (12-0)
• Adopted public nuisance declaration for 3762 Normandie Avenue (10-0)
• Continued Union Pacific Railroad CPUC complaint to November 5, 2025 (10-0)
• Continued Onteora and Kerwin Places street lighting district to January 24, 2025 (10-0)

• Improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District — deferred
  Onteora and Kerwin Places
• Lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations at 10210 North Encino Avenue — deferred
  10210 North Encino Avenue · $2,652
• Declare property at 3762 Normandie Avenue a public nuisance — deferred
  3762 Normandie Avenue
• Complaint against Union Pacific Railroad regarding grade crossings in El Sereno — deferred
  El Sereno

Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee will discuss a pilot program for no-cost fentanyl detection devices and a proposal to increase the household dog limit from three to four. The body is also reviewing several commission appointments and park-related motions.

• Proposed amendment to increase household dog limit from three to four
• Pilot program for no-cost all-in-one fentanyl detection devices funded by Opioid Settlement
• Acceptance of a $25,571 donation from Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru Sherman Oaks
• Proposed contract with Outward Bound Adventures, Inc. for Oak Woodland Restoration at LA Zoo
• Feasibility study and master plan for Seoul International Park

• Feasibility study and master plan for Seoul International Park
• Identify property in Koreatown to build a new park and recreation center
  Koreatown
• Proposed contract with Outward Bound Adventures, Inc. for the completion of an Oak Woodland Restoration and Career Pathw
  Los Angeles Zoo
• Proposed contract with the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club for non-exclusive use of the lawn bowling greens and community
  646 Comstock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will consider several reports, including budget and finance updates and public‑works proposals. It will vote on a recommendation to delete $1,197,824.31 in uncollectible invoices from the Housing Department and $102,636 from the Police Commissioners, reducing the city’s receivable base by $1,300,460.31. The Council will also direct the Bureau of Engineering to report on a fast‑track permit process for installing pre‑approved bollards in high‑risk right‑of‑way areas. A public‑works item concerning the designation of Slauson Avenue is listed, but the agenda provides no further detail.

• File Office of Finance investment reports for April‑July 2024 (no action required)
• Approve removal of 81 LAHD invoices totaling $1,197,824.31 and 116 BPC invoices totaling $102,636
• Direct Bureau of Engineering to report on fast‑track permit for pre‑approved bollards
• Public‑Works Committee report on designating Slauson Avenue (details incomplete)
• Standard agenda items: roll call, minutes approval, commendatory resolutions

The Los Angeles City Council approved authorizing the LADWP to issue up to $3.1 billion in Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds and $1.8 billion in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance existing debt at lower interest rates. The council also approved removing 10 properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program, designated two new Historic-Cultural Monuments, and denied a CEQA appeal for a 153-unit mixed-use building on Olympic Boulevard.

• Approved $3.1B LADWP Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds (11-0)
• Approved $1.8B LADWP Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds (11-0)
• Denied CEQA appeal for 153-unit mixed-use building at 3377 W Olympic Blvd (11-0)
• Designated Stylesville Barber Shop and Beauty Salon as Historic-Cultural Monument (11-0)
• Designated Cadet Records as Historic-Cultural Monument (11-0)
• Approved removal of 10 properties from Rent Escrow Account Program (13-0)
• Approved $397,228 increase for UL Verification Services contract (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M increases for 11 economic analysis consulting contracts (11-0)

• First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Electronic Health Records System — approved
  $397,228

Public Works Committee

The Los Angeles Public Works Committee will meet to consider appointments to the Board of Public Works and discuss policy evaluations for street sweeping and urban canopy expansion. Public comment will be taken in-person only.

• Appointments to the Board of Public Works: Jenny Chavez, Faith Mitchell, and Steve Kang
• Motion to evaluate current street sweeping policies and routes
• Motion to develop a feasibility study for Seoul International Park
• Motion to increase the urban canopy
• Motion to develop and implement the Central American Cultural District Project

• Central American Cultural District Project
• Feasibility study and master plan for Seoul International Park
  Seoul International Park

Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee

The Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee will meet to discuss a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst. The report contains study findings regarding the Living Wage Ordinance and the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance.

• Chief Legislative Analyst report on Living Wage Ordinance and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance study findings

The Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee approved the Chief Legislative Analyst's report on the Living Wage Ordinance and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance study findings, as amended. The committee also approved specific recommendations from Councilmember Price's communication, with a 4-1 vote (Padilla dissenting).

• Approved Chief Legislative Analyst report dated September 5, 2024, as amended (5-0)
• Approved Recommendation No. 1.b and Recommendation Nos. 2.c and 3 of Recommendation No. 2 from Councilmember Price's communication (4-1, Padilla no)

City Council Meeting

The Council will consider three reports from the Government Operations Committee. The first recommends a non‑financial transfer of the City‑owned property at 610 West Channel Street in San Pedro to the Department of Recreation and Parks, and requests the Parks Commission to accept the transfer and the department to assume or renew the lease with the San Pedro Skatepark Association. The second proposes directing the City to negotiate purchase of eight parcels from Watts Station, LP to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent and to identify funding for the acquisition. The third agenda item is a report on replacing the visitor ... (text truncated in source).

• Transfer of 610 West Channel Street property to the Department of Recreation and Parks (non‑financial)
• Request for the Parks Commission to accept the jurisdiction transfer
• Request for RAP to assume or renew lease with San Pedro Skatepark Association
• Purchase of eight parcels (APNs 6065‑022‑006 through 6065‑023‑010) to expand Watts Cultural Crescent
• Directive to identify funding, including potential grants, for the parcel acquisition

The City Council approved a series of items on its consent agenda, including two large sole-source software maintenance contracts for the Bureau of Sanitation totaling over $10.6 million. The Council also approved a $450,000 contract with an outside law firm to investigate City Attorney's Office compliance issues, which drew the only significant opposition of the day. Several items were continued to future meetings, including a visitor tag replacement and a pedestrian tunnel closure.

• Approved $8,125,451 contract with Hitachi Energy USA for sanitation software maintenance (14-0)
• Approved $2,529,000 contract with Gatekeeper Systems for sanitation software maintenance (14-0)
• Approved $450,000 contract with Hueston Hennigan LLP for City Attorney compliance investigation (12-2)
• Approved accepting up to $1.5M grant from TM23 Foundation for soccer field at 6th Street PARC (12-0)
• Denied appeal and upheld modification of Berri's Cafe operations at 8412-8414 W 3rd St (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer for additional LAPD overtime in Topanga Division (9-2)
• Approved resolution supporting Proposition 33, the Justice for Renters Act (8-3)
• Approved $403,387 for acquisition of four Caltrans properties for Hogar Propio project (11-0)

• Transfer of jurisdiction of 610 West Channel Street to Department of Recreation and Parks — approved
  610 West Channel Street, San Pedro
• Purchase of eight parcels from Watts Station, LP to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent — approved
• Vacating the City-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue — continued
  411 North Vermont Avenue

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider three reports: a continuation of a City Administrative Officer report on pre‑qualified real‑estate and economic‑development professionals; a Municipal Facilities Committee report on a nonprofit license agreement for a vending machine in the Police Administration Building lobby at 100 West First Street; and a Municipal Facilities Committee report on the sale of the property at 710 East 111th Place to Kedren Community Health, Inc. All items include fiscal impact statements.

• Item 12‑1549 – CAO report on proposed list of pre‑qualified real‑estate and economic‑development professionals (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 24‑1182 – Proposed nonprofit license agreement with Los Angeles Police Foundation for a vending machine at 100 West First Street (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 24‑0872 – Sale of property at 710 East 111th Place (APN 6071‑022‑902) to Kedren Community Health, Inc. (Fiscal Impact: Yes).

The Government Operations Committee approved the sale of property at 710 East 111th Place and a list of pre-qualified real estate professionals. A proposed license agreement for a vending machine in the Police Administration Building received no recommendation.

• Approved list of pre-qualified real estate and economic development professionals (2-0, 1 absent)
• No recommendation for non-profit license agreement with Los Angeles Police Foundation for vending machine (1-1, 1 absent)
• Approved as amended sale of property at 710 East 111th Place to Kedren Community Health, Inc. (2-0, 1 absent)

• Proposed list of pre-qualified real estate and economic development professionals — approved
• Sale of property at 710 East 111th Place to Kedren Community Health, Inc. — approved
  710 East 111th Place, Los Angeles CA, 90059

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review reports on street racing laws, military equipment usage, and a proposed agreement for a rifle range. The committee will also consider a motion to study a ban on nitrous oxide sales.

• Report on street racing and takeover laws
• Report on military equipment inventory and use
• Agreement with Oak Tree Gun Club for rifle range facilities
• Motion to study a nitrous oxide sales ban
• Report on accepting a $150,000 donation for police ceremonies

The Public Safety Committee approved all agenda items, including accepting a $150,000 non-monetary donation for LAPD ceremonies, transferring the Official Police Garage for Service Area 6, and paying a reward in a hit-and-run case. They also noted and filed reports on street racing laws and military equipment, and approved a motion to study a nitrous oxide ordinance.

• Approved $150,000 non-monetary donation for LAPD Chief of Police ceremonies (4-1, Soto-Martinez no)
• Approved transfer of Official Police Garage Service Area 6 from Hollywood Tow Service to Moshe Ben Dayan (5-0)
• Approved payment of reward offer in hit-and-run case DR No. 2313-10804 (5-0)
• Noted and filed street racing report; approved amendment by Rodriguez and Park (5-0)
• Noted and filed AB 481 equipment report; renewed Ordinance No. 187603 (5-0)
• Approved sole source agreement with Oak Tree Gun Club for rifle range services (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Spruce Technology for Complaint and Disciplinary Tracking System (5-0)
• Approved motion to study Rialto's nitrous oxide ordinance and report on prohibition (5-0)

• Acceptance of non-monetary donation for LAPD supplies — approved
  $150,000
• Purchase and transfer of the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 6 — approved
• Professional Services Agreement with Oak Tree Gun Club, LLC for rifle firing range facilities and services — approved
• Agreement between LAFD and Spruce Technology, Inc. for development of Complaint and Disciplinary Tracking System — approved

Los Angeles City Health Commission

The Los Angeles City Health Commission will meet to approve minutes from September, hear presentations on sexually transmitted infections and healthcare advocacy, and discuss future agenda items. Public comment will be heard in-person only.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on sexually transmitted infections in LA County
• Presentation by AltaMed on healthcare access for underrepresented communities
• Neighborhood Council comments on agenda items
• Public comment period (in-person only)

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss several updates, including a motion to amend the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance by removing the Substantial Remodel clause. Other items are verbal updates on contracting processes, interim housing bed rates, master leasing of 700 units, and a feasibility study for a Tiny Home Village at 530 I Sierra Vista Avenue. Several reports include fiscal impact statements.

• Item 24‑1225: Motion to amend Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (remove Substantial Remodel clause).
• Item 24‑0536: Update on streamlining contracting and invoicing for homeless services providers.
• Item 23‑1348: Report on interim housing bed rates adjustment (fiscal impact statement attached).
• Item 4: Update on master leasing of at least 700 housing units.
• Item 7: Motion to study feasibility of a Tiny Home Village at 530 I Sierra Vista Avenue.

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved three motions: a feasibility study for a tiny home village at 530 I Sierra Vista Avenue, a report on removing the Substantial Remodel clause from the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance, and a revised request for Senate Bill 2 housing allocation authority. Two items (interim housing bed rates and homelessness emergency account status) were not acted on due to loss of quorum. Other items were discussion-only with no action required.

• Approved motion for feasibility study of tiny home village at 530 I Sierra Vista Ave (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion to report on removing Substantial Remodel clause from Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CAO report on SB2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (3-0, 2 absent)
• No action on interim housing bed rates adjustment due to loss of quorum
• No action on Homelessness Emergency Account 20th status report due to loss of quorum

• Feasibility study for interim housing intervention utilizing Tiny Home Village (THY) typology — approved
  530 I Sierra Vista Avenue
• Amend Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (LAMC 165.03) to remove Substantial Remodel clause — approved

Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee

The Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst. The discussion focuses on study findings regarding the Living Wage Ordinance and the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance.

• Discussion of Chief Legislative Analyst report on Living Wage Ordinance and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance study findings

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a report from the Energy and Environment Committee regarding federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act. The body is considering authorizing the City Administrative Officer to submit claims for zero-emission vehicles and renewable energy projects.

• Authorization to submit clean energy tax credit claims to the IRS by November 15, 2024
• Establishment of a 'Recovered Costs – Clean Energy Tax Credits' account within Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10
• Proposed reinvestment of reimbursement funds into greenhouse gas reduction and climate mitigation measures
• Discussion of WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects Grant application

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $850 million design-build contract with McCarthy/CDM Smith for the Fairmont Sedimentation Plant, a water pretreatment facility. The council also authorized clean energy tax credit claims, approved grant applications for water recycling and drought resiliency, and confirmed several appointments. Multiple items were continued to future meetings, including a soccer field grant and a legal services contract.

• Approved $850M Fairmont Sedimentation Plant design-build contract (13-0)
• Authorized clean energy tax credit claims to IRS by Nov 15, 2024 (13-0)
• Approved grant applications for WaterSMART water recycling and drought resiliency (13-0)
• Confirmed Zella Knight to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee (13-0)
• Approved $2.291M supplemental bond for Southside Senior Housing (13-0)
• Denied CEQA appeals for projects at 957-967 S Arapahoe St, 550 S Union Ave, and 22822 Ventura Blvd (13-0)
• Approved zoning code amendment ordinance (13-0)
• Approved $3M contract amendment for LAPD training system (13-0)

• Design-Build Services for the Fairmont Sedimentation Plant — approved
  $850.0M

Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee will consider five items: a CAO report on a proposed amendment to the professional services agreement with UL Verification Services Inc.; a fee study and recommendations for Just Cause Eviction and tenant protections; and three mayoral communications seeking civil‑service exemptions for senior LADWP and Controller positions. Items 1 and 2 include fiscal impact statements; items 3‑5 have no fiscal impact.

• Item 1 (24‑1184): CAO report on First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. C‑139210, with UL Verification Services Inc. (electronic health records system) – Fiscal Impact: Yes
• Item 2 (21‑0042‑S8): LA Housing Department and CAO fee study on Just Cause Eviction and expanded tenant protections – Fiscal Impact: Yes
• Item 3 (24‑1198): Mayor’s communication to exempt an Assistant General Manager Water and Power (Class Code 0151) position for Director of Emergency Management – Fiscal Impact: No
• Item 4 (24‑1199): Mayor’s communication to exempt an Assistant General Manager Water and Power (Class Code 0151) position for Chief Risk and Compliance Officer – Fiscal Impact: No
• Item 5 (24‑1201): Mayor’s communication to exempt a Financial Management Specialist (Class Code 9198) position for the Controller – Fiscal Impact: No

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved all five agenda items, each by a 2-0 vote with Councilmember Price absent. These included a contract amendment for an electronic health records system, a fee study for Just Cause Eviction and tenant protections, and three civil service exemptions for LADWP and Controller positions.

• Approved First Amendment to contract with UL Verification Services Inc. for electronic health records system (2-0, Price absent)
• Approved fee study and recommendations for Just Cause Eviction and expanded tenant protections (2-0, Price absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for LADWP Director of Emergency Management (2-0, Price absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for LADWP Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (2-0, Price absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for Controller Financial Management Specialist (2-0, Price absent)

• First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with UL Verification Services Inc. — approved

Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider several categorical exemptions from CEQA, including a large mixed‑use development at 3377 West Olympic Boulevard that adds 153 residential units, 16 extremely low‑income units, and commercial space. The committee will also act on a residential reasonable‑accommodation request at 10540 West Lindbrook Drive, adopt findings for the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan, and consider historic‑cultural monument designations for several properties. Each item includes a deadline for council action, ranging from October 25 to November 8, 2024.

• CD 5 exemption for 153‑unit mixed‑use project at 3377 West Olympic Blvd (174,415 sf, $‑) – fiscal impact: Yes
• CD 5 categorical exemption for residential accommodation at 10540 West Lindbrook Drive – fiscal impact: No
• Draft EIR and ordinance approvals for the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan update
• Historic‑cultural monument designations for Stylesville Barber Shop (13161 West Van Nuys Blvd), Cadet Records (5810‑5814 S Normandie Ave & 1338‑1360 W 58th St), and Chateau La Martine (627 S Normandie Ave)
• Termination of Development Agreement for 6801‑6909 West Hollywood Blvd site

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the Corrected Department of City Planning Report for the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan (CASP) update, which includes revised zoning regulations and incentives to encourage affordable, mixed-income, and permanent supportive housing production. The committee also denied appeals on two development projects, granted one appeal, and approved several historic-cultural monument designations.

• Approved CASP update with revised zoning and affordable housing incentives (5-0)
• Denied appeal on 153-unit mixed-use building at 3377 W Olympic Blvd (5-0)
• Granted appeal overturning LACPC on 8-story mixed-use building at 1848 S Gramercy Pl (5-0)
• Denied appeal sustaining termination of TrizecHahn Hollywood Development Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Historic-Cultural Monument designation for Stylesville Barber Shop (5-0)
• Approved Historic-Cultural Monument designation for Cadet Records (5-0)
• Continued Chateau La Martine monument designation to a date to be determined
• Approved $3.5M contract amendments for on-call economic analysis consultants (5-0)

• CD 5 Categorical Exemption and partial appeal regarding Reasonable Accommodation — approved
  10540 West Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024
• CD 5 Exemption from CEQA for demolition and construction of a new seven-story mixed use apartment building — approved
  3377 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA · 153 units (16 affordable)

Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee

The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will review several reports from the Airport and Harbor Commissioners seeking approvals of contracts, leases, and amendments, each with a fiscal impact and a CEQA exemption. Items include a contract amendment for the LAX Consolidated Rent‑A‑Car Facility, passenger lounge leases, a new lounge concession, a museum permit amendment, and a foreign‑trade‑zone operating agreement. The committee will also accept general public comment in person.

• Item 1 (17‑0276‑S10): Approve Second Amendment to Contract DA‑5322 with Los Angeles Gateway Partners for LAX Landside Access Modernization Program’s Consolidated Rent‑A‑Car Facility and repurpose funds to Owner’s Project Contingency; includes administrative CEQA exemption (Board Resolution No. 27978).
• Item 2 (24‑1186): Approve premier passenger lounge space lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited at LAX; categorical CEQA exemption (Board Resolution No. 27994).
• Item 3 (24‑1187): Approve 12‑year Common‑Use Passenger Lounge Concession Agreement to AD Partnership LLC for a new lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal; categorical CEQA exemption (Board Resolution No. 27995).
• Item 4 (12‑0743): Approve 5th Amendment to Permit No. 899 with Pacific Battleship Center (USS Iowa museum); administrative and categorical CEQA exemption (Board Resolution No. 24‑10428).
• Item 5 (24‑1155): Approve Foreign‑Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 24‑10040 with H. Rauvel, Inc. (Nova Container Freight Station, FTZ 202, Site 36); administrative CEQA exemption (Board Resolution No. 24‑10405).

The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee approved all seven agenda items, including amendments to the LAX Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility contract, a lease with Virgin Atlantic for a premier passenger lounge, a 12-year common-use lounge concession with AD Partnership LLC, and several Harbor Department items. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember De León absent. The committee also approved a draft ordinance adding a Foreign Trade Zone exemption to the Administrative Code.

• Approved Second Amendment to Contract DA-5322 with Los Angeles Gateway Partners for LAX Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved premier passenger lounge space lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways at LAX (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved 12-year Common-Use Passenger Lounge Concession Agreement with AD Partnership LLC at Tom Bradley International Terminal (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved 5th Amendment to Permit No. 899 with Pacific Battleship Center (USS Iowa) (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 24-10040 with H. Rauvel, Inc. (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved First Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9850 with Union Pacific Railroad for Zero-Emissions Switcher Locomotive (4-0, De León absent)
• Approved draft ordinance adding Harbor Department Foreign Trade Zone Agreements exemption to Administrative Code (4-0, De León absent)

• Second Amendment to Contract DA-5322 (Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility Project) — approved
• Passenger lounge space lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited at LAX — approved
  Los Angeles International Airport
• 12-year Common-Use Passenger Lounge Concession Agreement (AD Partnership LLC) — approved
  Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Internationa
• 5th Amendment to Permit No. 899 (USS Iowa) — approved
• FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24-10040 (Nova Container Freight Station) — approved
  FTZ 202, Site 36
• First Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9850 (Zero-Emissions Switcher Locomotive) — approved
• Amend Los Angeles Administrative Code for FTZ Agreements — approved

City Council Meeting

The City Council will file several committee reports, including the Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024‑25 first quarterly report and updates on the L.A. Grand Hotel demobilization and Mayfair Hotel opening. The council will also file the annual financial status of the Healthy Alternative to Smoking (HATS) Fund for FY 2023‑24. No actions or votes are proposed beyond noting and filing the reports.

• 23‑0652‑S5 – File Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024‑25 First Quarterly Report (no fiscal impact)
• 20‑0841‑S44 – File updates on L.A. Grand Hotel Demobilization Plan (no fiscal impact)
• 20‑0841‑S48 – File financial projections for L.A. Grand Hotel demobilization and Mayfair Hotel opening (no fiscal impact)
• 24‑1050 – File annual financial status report for the Healthy Alternative to Smoking (HATS) Fund FY 2023‑24 (no fiscal impact)

The Los Angeles City Council met on October 11, 2024, and took action on six items. It approved and confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Nicole Chase to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for a term ending June 30, 2026. The council also noted and filed reports on the Homelessness Emergency Declaration, L.A. Grand Hotel demobilization, and tour bus enforcement, and received the HATS Fund financial status report.

• Approved and confirmed Nicole Chase to Board of Taxicab Commissioners (12-0)
• Noted and filed Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024-25 First Quarterly Report (11-1)
• Noted and filed L.A. Grand Hotel Demobilization Plan update (12-0)
• Noted and filed financial projections for L.A. Grand Hotel demobilization and Mayfair Hotel opening (12-0)
• Received and filed HATS Fund FY 2023-24 annual financial status report (12-0)
• Noted and filed report on tour bus enforcement in Hollywood Hills (12-0)

• Update on the L.A. Grand Hotel Demobilization Plan — approved
  L.A. Grand Hotel
• Financial projections associated with the demobilization of the L.A. Grand Hotel and the opening of the Mayfair Hotel — approved
  L.A. Grand Hotel; Mayfair Hotel

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will discuss the city's plan for 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2035. The body is also reviewing several high-value bond resolutions and utility contracts.

• Resolution to issue up to $3.1 billion in Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Resolution to issue up to $1.8 billion in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad near Sherman Way and Lankershim Boulevard
• Proposed personal services contract between Bureau of Sanitation and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (Athens Services) for blue-bin processing
• Appointment of Veronica Lopez to the Community Forest Advisory Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee approved multiple Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) items, including resolutions to issue up to $1.8 billion in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds and up to $3.1 billion in Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds. The committee also approved a contract amendment for energy market billing systems, a pipeline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, and a feasibility study for an underground utility district in Crestwood Hills. The Strategic Long Term Resource Plan for 100% carbon-free energy by 2035 was continued to a date to be determined.

• Approved $3.1B Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds resolution (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved $1.8B Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds resolution (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47565 with Power Settlements Consulting (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved feasibility study for Crestwood Hills underground utility district (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved appointment of Veronica Lopez to Community Forest Advisory Committee (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved revised contract with Arakelian Enterprises for blue-bin processing (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Continued Strategic Long Term Resource Plan to date to be determined

• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47565 for Energy Imbalance Market Merchant and Entity Settlement and Transmission Billi — approved
• Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for underground water pipelines — approved
  southwest of the intersection of Sherman Way and Lankershim
• Initial Authorizing Resolution to issue up to $1.8 billion in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds — approved
  $1.8B
• Initial Authorizing Resolution to Issue up to $3.1 billion in Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds — approved
  $3.1B
• Feasibility of establishing an underground utility district for the Crestwood Hills Community — approved
  Crestwood Hills Community, Council District 11
• Personal services contract between the Bureau of Sanitation and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for resi — approved

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will meet to consider an easement dedication for a Venice Boulevard street project and continued consideration of a nuisance abatement lien for a Manchester Avenue property.

• Dedication of easement for 1600 Venice Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10280)
• Confirmation of nuisance abatement lien for 1813 West Manchester Avenue ($1,483.26)
• Reappropriation of $285,140 in MICLA funding for Information Technology
• Public comment available in-person and via teleconference
• Meeting held at John Ferraro Council Chamber, Room 340

The City Council continued consideration of a hearing on a proposed lien for nuisance abatement and code violation costs at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A, and confirmed the lien in the amount of $1,483.26. The action was part of the council's routine handling of Building and Safety reports. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Confirmed $1,483.26 lien for nuisance abatement at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A

• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A — continued
  1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A · $1,483

Public Works Committee

The Committee will consider amendments to street dedication and improvement criteria and a proposal for fast-track permits for security bollards. The meeting also includes several street vacation requests and software maintenance contracts for the Bureau of Sanitation.

• Amending Street Dedication and Improvement Investigation Criteria for safety and sustainability
• Fast track permit application for pre-approved bollards to prevent vehicle ramming attacks
• Vacation of alley south of 24th Street west of Minerva Street
• Vacation of Reseda Boulevard between 698 and 955 feet northeast of Sunset Boulevard
• Personal services contracts with Gatekeeper Systems and Hitachi Energy USA Inc.

Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will review recommendations to restore the Reserve Fund and discuss several grant awards. The body is also considering a motion to transfer $7 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department's Sworn Overtime Account.

• Motion to transfer $7,000,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Sworn Overtime Account
• Payment of a $25,000 reward for information leading to a felony hit and run arrest
• Recommendations to restore the Reserve Fund for the 2024-25 budget
• Reports on the 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
• Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant for Fiscal Year 2024

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee approved a $7 million transfer to the Los Angeles Fire Department's Sworn Overtime Account, funded by $3 million from the Unappropriated Balance Fund (Mutual Aid Account) and $4 million from the Constant Staffing Overtime Account. The committee also approved the City Administrative Officer's report on restoring the Reserve Fund, concurred with prior committee actions on the SAFER grant, Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant, and a $25,000 reward payment, and noted and filed investment reports. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $7M transfer to LAFD Sworn Overtime Account (5-0)
• Approved CAO report on 2024-25 budget and Reserve Fund restoration (5-0)
• Concurred with Personnel/Audits/Hiring and Public Safety actions on SAFER grant (5-0)
• Concurred with Public Safety action on Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant (5-0)
• Concurred with Public Safety action on $25,000 reward payment (5-0)
• Noted and filed Office of Finance investment reports (5-0)
• Approved Collections Board of Review report on delinquent accounts (5-0)

• Transfer of funds to LAFD Sworn Overtime Account — approved
  $7.0M

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear several reports from the Police and Fire Commissioners, the City Administrative Officer, and the City Attorney. It will also consider a motion to develop a city‑wide grant program that helps property owners fund security measures to prevent property crime. The meeting includes updates on fire department training funds, a $20,000 donation of food‑pantry items to fire stations, and a Regional Threat Assessment Center grant award.

• Non‑monetary donation of stationary and mobile food pantry items, valued at $20,000, for seven fire stations in Council District 5 (Item 24‑1040)
• Annual report for the Los Angeles Fire Department Revolving Training Fund 40K covering FY 2023‑24 (Item 24‑1135)
• Annual report for the Los Angeles Fire Department Special Training Fund 40J covering FY 2023‑24 (Item 24‑1134)
• Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Regional Threat Assessment Center grant award and Memorandum of Agreement (Item 21‑0460‑S4)
• Motion to develop a city‑wide grant program for property owners to implement security measures (Item 24‑1153)

The Public Safety Committee approved a motion by Councilmembers Rodriguez and Lee to develop a citywide grant program helping property owners implement security measures against property crime. It also approved a $20,000 non-monetary food pantry donation for fire stations in CD 5, and approved several reports and recommendations, including the FY 2025-26 Regional Threat Assessment Center grant and an amendment on forced labor monitoring. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Price absent.

• Approved motion for citywide property crime security grant program (4-0, Price absent)
• Approved $20,000 food pantry donation for 7 fire stations in CD 5 (4-0, Price absent)
• Approved FY 2025-26 Regional Threat Assessment Center grant and MOA (4-0, Price absent)
• Approved amendment on forced labor monitoring efforts (4-0, Price absent)
• Approved technical changes to LAFD CUPA program procedures (4-0, Price absent)
• Approved contracting authority cost adjustment for FY2019 JAG grant (4-0, Price absent)
• Noted and filed LAPD diversion and recidivism programs report (4-0, Price absent)
• Noted and filed LAFD training fund annual reports (4-0, Price absent)

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will consider public protests against proposed improvements and maintenance of several street lighting districts under Proposition 218. Items include Mercury Avenue & Beryl Street, Topaz & Pyrites Streets, Mercury & Boundary Avenues, and Louise Avenue & Otsego Street. The council will also conduct roll call, approve minutes, and allow general public comment.

• 24‑0900‑S34 – Hear protests on Mercury Avenue and Beryl Street Lighting District (CD 14)
• 24‑0900‑S35 – Hear protests on Topaz and Pyrites Streets Lighting District (CD 14)
• 24‑0900‑S36 – Hear protests on Mercury and Boundary Avenues Lighting District (CD 14)
• 24‑0900‑S37 – Hear protests on Louise Avenue and Otsego Street Lighting District (CD 5)

The Los Angeles City Council approved a first-reading ordinance to establish fines for bus lane/stop parking violations enforced by cameras, subject to mayor approval. It also granted a liquor license for on-site consumption at Hollywood Pantages Theater, designated Astro Family Restaurant and Gaylord Apartments as Historic-Cultural Monuments, and denied an appeal to approve the Artisan Hollywood Project tract map. Several items were continued, including a nuisance abatement lien and alcohol license applications.

• Approved first reading of bus lane camera enforcement ordinance (15-0)
• Granted liquor license for Hollywood Pantages Theater (15-0)
• Designated Astro Family Restaurant as Historic-Cultural Monument (14-0)
• Designated Gaylord Apartments as Historic-Cultural Monument (14-0)
• Denied appeal and approved Artisan Hollywood Project tract map (14-0)
• Approved street lighting district ordinances for 11 districts (15-0 each)
• Continued nuisance abatement lien for 237 W 88th Pl to Dec 6 (10-0)
• Continued Oxnard Liquor license application to Dec 10 (10-0)

• Mercury Avenue and Beryl Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — adopted
  Mercury Avenue and Beryl Street
• Topaz and Pyrites Streets Lighting District improvement and maintenance — adopted
  Topaz and Pyrites Streets
• Mercury and Boundary Avenues Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — adopted
  Mercury and Boundary Avenues
• Louise Avenue and Otsego Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — adopted
  Louise Avenue and Otsego Street
• Mount Helena Avenue and Frackelton Place Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — adopted
  Mount Helena Avenue and Frackelton Place
• 10th Street and Cabrillo Avenue Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — adopted
  10th Street and Cabrillo Avenue
• 6th Street and Maple Avenue Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance
  6th Street and Maple Avenue

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will hear reports on the Los Angeles Procurement Opportunity Portal, procurement policy changes, and pre‑qualified real‑estate and economic‑development professionals. It will also consider a LAPD report on adding a Workday expert to payroll, and several motions including vacating a city‑owned building, expanding translation services, replacing the City Hall visitor tag, and purchasing eight parcels to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent. The committee will discuss these items and take public comment in person only.

• Discussion of developments in the Los Angeles Procurement Opportunity Portal (LAPOP) and Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP)
• CAO report on Office of Procurement policy change recommendations (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
• CAO report on proposed list of pre‑qualified real‑estate and economic‑development professionals (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
• LAPD report on embedding a Workday technical expert into the LAPD Payroll Section (Fiscal Impact: No)
• Motion to purchase eight parcels from Watts Station to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent

The Government Operations Committee approved several motions, including the purchase of land for the Watts Cultural Crescent and the vacation of a city-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue. The committee also authorized policy changes for procurement, police payroll staffing, and city hall visitor tags. One item regarding a pre-qualified list of real estate professionals was continued.

• Approved procurement policy change recommendations
• Continued item on pre-qualified real estate professionals
• Approved embedding Workday expert in LAPD payroll
• Approved vacating city building at 411 North Vermont Avenue
• Approved feasibility study for meeting translation services
• Approved replacement of City Hall visitor tags
• Approved purchase of eight parcels for Watts Cultural Crescent
• Approved transfer of 610 West Channel Street to Recreation and Parks

• Vacating the City-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue — approved
  411 North Vermont Avenue
• Purchase of eight parcels from Watts Station, LP to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent — approved
• Non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of City-owned property to Department of Recreation and Parks — approved
  610 West Channel Street, San Pedro

Transportation Committee

The Committee will discuss safety recommendations for contract bus drivers and amendments to street dedication and improvement criteria. Members will also consider various parking restrictions and transit service analyses across the city.

• Assessment of bus driver safety concerns and recommendations for contract drivers
• Amending Street Dedication and Improvement Investigation Criteria for safety and sustainability
• Proposed Temporary Preferential Parking District on Ridgeley Drive
• Prohibiting oversize vehicle parking on segments of Spaulding, Thurman, and other avenues
• Transit Service Analysis of the DASH line serving the Wilmington community

The Los Angeles Transportation Committee approved all 11 agenda items, including a report on bus driver safety, amendments to contracts for the Universal Basic Mobility Pilot, and a spending plan for Bus Lane Violation Enforcement Pilot revenue. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent. The committee also approved resolutions for parking restrictions and a transit service analysis for the DASH line in Wilmington.

• Approved Mayor's appointment of Nicole Chase to Board of Taxicab Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Agreement C-134585 with Shelter Clean Services (3-0)
• Approved amendments to contracts for South LA Universal Basic Mobility Pilot (3-0)
• Approved Temporary Preferential Parking District on Ridgeley Drive (3-0)
• Approved matching funds for SCAG Urban Wilderness Feasibility Study (3-0)
• Approved Transit Service Analysis of DASH line in Wilmington (3-0)
• Approved spending plan for Bus Lane Violation Enforcement Pilot revenue (3-0)
• Approved resolution prohibiting oversize vehicle parking on multiple streets (3-0)

• First Amendment to Agreement C-134585 with Shelter Clean Services, Inc. for landscape management and facility maintenanc — approved
• Amendments to contracts for the South City of Los Angeles Universal Basic Mobility Pilot — approved
• Establishing a Temporary Preferential Parking District on Ridgeley Drive — approved
  Ridgeley Drive from Venice Boulevard to Pickford Street, and
• Matching funds for SCAG Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program 2.0 Urban Wilderness Feasibility Study project — approved
• Prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles on certain street segments — approved
  Spaulding Avenue, Thurman Avenue, South Genesee Avenue, Clyd
• Posting “No Stopping Anytime” signs on Valley Boulevard and Alhambra Avenue — approved
  Valley Boulevard and Alhambra Avenue
• Amending Street Dedication and Improvement Investigation Criteria — approved

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear updates from the Homeless Services Authority on data dashboards, Time‑Limited Subsidies, and a daily shelter report. It will also consider a resolution authorizing a supplemental tax‑exempt multifamily conduit bond of up to $2,291,000 for the Southside Senior Housing supportive‑housing project at 1623 West Manchester Avenue. Additional items include a motion to seek tenant‑eviction protections and a report on ULA Program Guidelines.

• Item 8 – Resolution to issue a supplemental tax‑exempt bond up to $2,291,000 for Southside Senior Housing at 1623 West Manchester Avenue (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 9 – Motion directing the Housing Department and City Attorney to recommend changes to code sections 151.09(C)(9) and 165.05(B)(5) to better protect tenants from evictions.
• Item 6 – Reports on approving the ULA Program Guidelines (Fiscal Impact: Yes, Financial Policies: Yes).
• Items 1‑3 – Discussion updates from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on new data dashboards, corrective action for Time‑Limited Subsidies, and progress on a daily shelter report.
• Item 4 – Report on policies for participant breach of contract, security staff training, and related data (Fiscal Impact: No).

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a resolution authorizing up to $2,291,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for Southside Senior Housing, a supportive housing project at 1623 West Manchester Avenue. It also approved a motion directing the Los Angeles Housing Department and City Attorney to report on strengthening tenant eviction protections under Municipal Code sections 151.09(C)(9) and 165.05(B)(5). Several other items, including updates on homelessness data dashboards, Time Limited Subsidies, and ULA Program Guidelines, were continued to a date to be determined.

• Approved $2,291,000 supplemental tax-exempt bond for Southside Senior Housing (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion to report on tenant eviction protections (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved appointment of Zella Knight to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee (3-0, 2 absent)
• Continued LAHSA data dashboard update to date TBD
• Continued LAHSA Time Limited Subsidies corrective action update to date TBD
• Continued daily shelter report update to date TBD
• Continued LAHSA breach of contract policies report to date TBD
• Continued extreme weather shelter report to date TBD

• Southside Senior Housing bond issuance — approved
  1623 West Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047 · $2.3M

Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider appeals regarding residential developments and the designation of historic monuments. The body will also discuss parking removal in dense neighborhoods and contract amendments for consulting services.

• Appeal of a 109-unit residential building at 957–967 South Arapahoe Street
• Proposed historic-cultural monument designations for Astro Family Restaurant and Gaylord Apartments
• Contract amendment for S.K. Ghosh Associates, LLC to increase compensation by $318,000
• Reduction of expenditure limit by $7.065 million for on-call transportation consulting services
• Proposed ordinance to make technical corrections to the Zoning Code

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee denied appeals and sustained prior approvals for three residential developments, including a 109-unit building on Arapahoe Street, a 100-unit mixed-use project on Union Avenue, and an In-N-Out Burger drive-through on Ventura Boulevard. It also approved historic monument designations for the Astro Family Restaurant and Gaylord Apartments, adopted motions on parking and planning training, and approved contract amendments for consulting services. One item was continued to October 15, 2024.

• Denied SAFER appeal, sustained LACPC approval for 109-unit residential building at 957-967 S Arapahoe St (4-0)
• Denied SAFER appeal, sustained LACPC approval for 100-unit mixed-use building at 550 S Union Ave (4-0)
• Denied appeal, sustained SVAPC approval for In-N-Out Burger drive-through at 22822 Ventura Blvd (4-0)
• Approved Astro Family Restaurant as Historic-Cultural Monument (4-0)
• Approved Gaylord Apartments as Historic-Cultural Monument (4-0)
• Adopted motion to study parking impacts of ADUs replacing tenant parking (4-0)
• Adopted motion to enhance training for Planning and Transportation commissions (4-0)
• Approved contract amendments for on-call transportation and environmental consultants (4-0)

• Contract amendment with S.K. Ghosh Associates, LLC for structural-engineering training seminar services — introduced
  $318,000

Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee will review a City Attorney report and an ordinance amendment to adopt the Los Angeles County anti‑retaliation ordinance into the municipal code. The committee will also hear reports on a fire‑grant award, ridesharing trust fund, local hiring task force, and several motions on hiring practices and visa sponsorship. Several mayoral communications request civil‑service exemptions for specific positions, each with a filing deadline of October 23, 2024.

• Item 2: Ordinance to adopt County anti‑retaliation provisions for public‑health reporting (no fiscal impact).
• Item 1: Report on 2022 SAFER fire‑grant award (fiscal impact: Yes).
• Item 5: Motion to allow work experience to satisfy education requirements for City job qualifications.
• Item 6: Motion to study feasibility of visa sponsorship for City job candidates.
• Item 9: Mayor’s communication to re‑exempt a Deputy General Manager Airports position from civil service.

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved several items, including the 2022 SAFER fire grant award and an ordinance adopting county anti-retaliation protections for reporting public health violations. It also approved motions on work experience for job qualifications, visa sponsorship feasibility, workplace violence plans, and youth hiring programs. Two items were continued: the Targeted Local Hiring Task Force report and a motion on LAPD sworn hiring statistics.

• Approved 2022 SAFER fire grant award (1-0, 2 absent)
• Approved ordinance adopting county anti-retaliation for public health reporting (1-0, 2 absent)
• Noted and filed Ridesharing Trust Fund review for FY 2023-24 (1-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion to consider work experience in lieu of education for City jobs (1-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion on feasibility of visa sponsorship for City job candidates (1-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion to create Workplace Violence and Protection Plans per SB 553 (1-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion on existing youth hiring programs (1-0, 2 absent)
• Approved re-exemption of Deputy General Manager Airports position from Civil Service (1-0, 2 absent)

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will consider and vote on an authorizing resolution to extend and substitute letter‑of‑credit facilities for the Los Angeles Wastewater System Commercial Paper Program (LAWSCPP). The resolution would approve negotiation and execution of related legal documents, with the CAO reporting no impact to the General Fund. The agenda also includes public comment, a hearing on protests concerning the Hollywood Entertainment Business Improvement District, and comments on an alcohol‑off‑site consumption permit application for Village Walk Tarzana.

• Adopt authorizing resolution for extension/substitution of credit facilities for LAWSCPP (no General Fund impact)
• Hearing of protests related to second modification of Hollywood Entertainment Business Improvement District (Item 14‑0855‑S3)
• Hearing comments on application for off‑site alcohol sales at Village Walk Tarzana, Suite 190‑B, 18700 Ventura Blvd (Item 24‑0970)
• Multiple Agenda Item Comment (public comment segment)
• Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

The Los Angeles City Council approved the second modification of the Hollywood Entertainment Business Improvement District and granted a public convenience or necessity determination for alcohol sales at Village Walk Tarzana. It also directed reports on Port of Los Angeles power outages and street racing resources. All votes were unanimous (10-0) with five members absent.

• Approved second modification of Hollywood Entertainment Business Improvement District (10-0)
• Approved alcohol sales permit for Village Walk Tarzana, Suite 190-B, as amended (10-0)
• Adopted resolution to extend and substitute credit facilities for LA Wastewater System Commercial Paper Program (10-0)
• Requested Port of LA and LADWP report on power outage incidents (10-0)
• Instructed LADOT to report on resources to disincentivize street racing (10-0)

• Second modification of the Hollywood Entertainment Business Improvement District
• Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sale at Village Walk Tarzana — approved
  18700 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 190 B
• Extension and substitution of credit facilities for the Los Angeles Wastewater System Commercial Paper Program (LAWSCPP)

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will meet to discuss contract amendments for the Van Norman Complex Projects and a nuisance abatement lien. The body will also hear public testimony on non-agenda items within its jurisdiction.

• Proposed $500,000 increase to Agreement No. 47804 with URS Corporation Americas for Van Norman Complex Projects Geotechnical Services
• Proposed $500,000 increase to Agreement No. 47805 with Kleinfelder West, Inc. for Van Norman Complex Projects Geotechnical Services
• Public hearing regarding a $2,370.40 lien for nuisance abatement costs at 723 North Terrace 49

The Los Angeles City Council approved several items, including increasing two LADWP geotechnical service agreements by $500,000 each for the Van Norman Complex Projects, and directing the Bureau of Sanitation to develop a plan to detect and treat PFAS contaminants. The council also authorized negotiations for the 76th Emmy Awards to be held in the city, with police services reimbursed and other city services fees waived.

• Approved $1M increase for Van Norman Complex geotechnical services contracts (11-0)
• Adopted motion to create PFAS detection and treatment plan (11-0)
• Directed Bureau of Sanitation to report on recyclables market (11-0)
• Requested ordinance prohibiting aftermarket single-use printer cartridges (11-0)
• Authorized negotiations for 76th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (11-0)
• Amended Lankershim Boulevard improvements funding, transferring $261,891 (11-0)
• Reinstated $50,000 reward in Brianna Kupfer murder case for six months (11-0)
• Transferred $70,000 for homeless outreach in Council District 5 (11-0)

• Amendments to LADWP Agreements for Van Norman Complex Projects Geotechnical Services — approved
  $1.0M

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee is discussing updates to the Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance and potential subsidies for low-to-middle income tenants. The body is also reviewing fee studies and bond requirements for oil well operators.

• Agreement No. 47778 for Design-Build Services for Fairmont Sedimentation Plant with McCarthy/CDM Smith, Inc.
• Proposed amendments to bond requirements and penalties for oil well operators
• Applications for WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling and Drought Response grants
• Revisions to the Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance
• Report on Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act

• Design-Build Services for Fairmont Sedimentation Plant
  Fairmont Sedimentation Plant
• Revisions to the City’s existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance
• Amendments to adjust bond requirements for oil wells and collect penalties
• Fee study for permitting fees, oil extraction tax, and bond requirements

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hear protests, appeals, or objections and decide whether to confirm proposed liens for nuisance abatement and code‑violation inspection costs on four specific properties. Each item includes a recommended action to hear the protest and confirm the lien. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

• Confirm lien of $1,276.56 for 1186 West Sunset Boulevard (CD 1)
• Confirm lien of $1,276.56 for 3314 North Division Street (CD 1)
• Confirm lien of $3,687.54 for 3363 East Holyoke Drive (CD 1)
• Confirm lien of $1,276.56 for 3314 North Division Street (CD 2)
• Multiple Agenda Item Comment and public testimony periods

The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to adopt the Boyle Heights Community Plan Update, including certification of the Environmental Impact Report, approval of General Plan amendments, and a new zoning code. The council also extended interim regulations prohibiting demolition permits for rent-stabilized and affordable housing in Boyle Heights for 10 months and 15 days.

• Adopted Boyle Heights Community Plan Update and new zoning code (14-0)
• Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Boyle Heights plan (14-0)
• Approved General Plan text and map amendments for Boyle Heights (14-0)
• Instructed City Planning to prepare zoning map amendments, including Hybrid Industrial redesignation (14-0)
• Requested City Attorney to prepare zoning code amendments for Legacy Small Business incentives and height standards (14-0)
• Adopted affordable housing incentive modifications for Boyle Heights (14-0)
• Extended demolition permit ban on rent-stabilized and affordable housing in Boyle Heights for 10 months and 15 days (14-0)

• Boyle Heights Community Plan Update and new Zoning Code adoption — introduced
• Redesignation of area from Community Center to Hybrid Industrial land uses in Boyle Heights — introduced
  between 1st Street, Utah Street, 3rd Street, and Mission Roa
• Modifications to Boyle Heights Community Plan Implementation Overlay District (CPIO) for Local Affordable Housing Incent — introduced
• Amendment to zoning code to change special lot line setback in Form Districts LM4 and LM6 — introduced
• Modifications to Boyle Heights CPIO to reduce minimum Lot amenity space for density bonus projects — introduced
• Streamline transitional height and wall plate height standards in Zoning Code — introduced

Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will discuss a range of items, including a presentation on Business Tax Ordinance reforms and several reports on housing, transportation grants, and wastewater financing. A key decision is a motion to re‑appropriate $285,140 from the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles to fund communication equipment for Los Angeles Fire Department vehicles. The committee may also enter closed sessions to consult legal counsel on multiple pending lawsuits.

• Discussion of potential reforms to the Business Tax Ordinance (item 1)
• Report on FY 2024‑25 United to House Los Angeles expenditure plan (item 2)
• Report on grant applications for Joint Surface Transportation Block Grant (item 3)
• Resolution to extend and substitute credit facilities for the Wastewater System Commercial Paper Program (item 4)
• Motion to re‑appropriate $285,140 for fire department vehicle communications (item 5)

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee approved the transfer of $285,140 for fire department communication equipment and authorized credit facility changes for the wastewater system. The committee also concurred with previous committee actions regarding transportation grants and homelessness emergency fund status reports. Several legal matters were discussed in closed session.

• Approved $285,140 transfer for fire department communication equipment (5-0)
• Approved wastewater system credit facility resolution (5-0)
• Concurred with transportation grant report (5-0)
• Concurred with homelessness emergency fund status report (3-1)
• Approved ULA expenditure plan amendments (5-0)
• Tabled ULA expenditure plan report (date TBD)

• Re-appropriation and transfer of MICLA funding for IT installation in LAFD vehicles — approved
  $285,140

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chamber. The agenda consists of public comment, both in‑person and via teleconference, and a review of council meeting rules and broadcast information. No specific policy items such as rezoning or contracts are listed for this session.

• Public comment (in‑person and teleconference)
• Live broadcast on cable channel 35, website and YouTube
• Explanation of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) options
• Overview of basic council meeting rules and voting procedures

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $35 million settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination of city waterways, subject to mayoral approval, with funds split among the Bureau of Sanitation, Port of LA, and DWP. It also authorized over $4 million in settlements for various personal injury and property damage lawsuits against the city, and rejected one settlement offer. The council confirmed or filed numerous nuisance abatement liens on properties across the city, and continued several items to future meetings.

• Approved $35M Monsanto PCB settlement (13-0)
• Authorized $1M settlement for tree-fall injury (13-0)
• Authorized $550K settlement for trip-and-fall (13-0)
• Authorized $500K settlement for LAPD bomb squad incident (13-0)
• Authorized $500K settlement for vehicle accident (13-0)
• Rejected settlement offer in Sherin Sheriff case (13-0)
• Confirmed 11 nuisance abatement liens, filed 5 as paid (13-0)
• Continued Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance to Oct 8 (13-0)

• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1036 West Avenue 37 — approved
  1036 West Avenue 37 · $1,277
• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 238 East Avenue 41 — approved
  238 East Avenue 41 · $5,371
• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 5800 West Wilshire Boulevard — approved
  5800 West Wilshire Boulevard · $1,277
• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 7118 West Greeley Street — approved
  7118 West Greeley Street · $3,644
• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 12977 North Norris Avenue — approved
  12977 North Norris Avenue · $7,661
• Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 10530 North Mather Avenue — approved
  10530 North Mather Avenue · $1,277

Public Safety Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Police and Fire Commissioners on a $25,000 reward for a hit‑and‑run arrest, a 2022 SAFER fire grant award, FY2024 special services fee adjustments, and other public safety matters. It will also consider motions on adding Elysian Park to the Gate Closure Program, reviewing police permit requirements, and improving multi‑agency emergency response protocols.

• Item 24‑1104: $25,000 reward payment for information leading to arrest and conviction of a felony hit‑and‑run suspect (Board of Police Commissioners report).
• Item 17‑1434‑S6: 2022 SAFER grant award for adequate fire emergency response staffing (City Administrative Officer and Board of Fire Commissioners reports).
• Item 24‑0914: FY2024 annual cost of Special Services Fee adjustments (Board of Fire Commissioners report).
• Item 22‑0160‑S1: First amendment to Contract C‑140136 with Quartech Corrections, LLC for maintenance and upgrade of the Training Evaluation and Management System (TEAMS II/III) for LAPD (City Administrative Officer report).
• Item 24‑1113: Motion to include Elysian Park in the list of parks for the Gate Closure Program (CD 1 Motion).

The committee approved a $25,000 reward for information in a felony hit-and-run case, the 2022 SAFER fire staffing grant, FY2024 fire fee adjustments, a contract amendment with Quartech Corrections for LAPD training systems, the Urban Areas Security Initiative grant, and motions on park gate closures, police permits, and emergency response protocols. It also noted and filed reports on human trafficking resources and cannabis prosecutions.

• Approved $25,000 reward for felony hit-and-run info (5-0)
• Approved 2022 SAFER fire staffing grant (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 fire special services fee adjustments (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to Contract C-140136 with Quartech Corrections (5-0)
• Approved Urban Areas Security Initiative grant FY2024 (4-1, Soto-Martinez no)
• Approved motion to include Elysian Park in Gate Closure Program (5-0)
• Approved motion for police permits overview and recommendations (5-0)
• Approved motion for multi-family emergency response protocols (5-0)

• First amendment to Contract No. C-140136 with Quartech Corrections, LLC for maintenance, support, and upgrade of the Tra — approved

Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee

The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee will hear a report (Item 24‑1118) from the City Administrative Officer on agreements with service providers obtained through the Request for Proposals process for senior services. The agenda notes a fiscal impact and financial policies statement are included. No community impact statement was submitted.

• Item 24‑1118: City Administrative Officer report on senior services contracts via RFP procurement

• Agreements with service providers through RFP for various services for seniors

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will consider motions and resolutions to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds for two affordable housing projects. The first, Two World Apartments, would receive up to $15.8 million for 96 units across Council Districts 1, 8, and 9. The second, Western Avenue Apartments, would receive up to $6.95 million for 33 units in Council District 8.

• Authorization of up to $15.8M in bonds for Two World Apartments (96 units)
• Authorization of up to $6.95M in bonds for Western Avenue Apartments (33 units)
• Hearing on Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)
• Approval of TEFRA Resolutions for bond issuance
• Scattered site multifamily affordable housing project at 809 West 23rd Street

The Los Angeles City Council approved a series of funding measures and resolutions, including a $15.8 million bond issuance for the Two World Apartments affordable housing project and a $6.95 million bond for the Western Avenue Apartments. It also confirmed two mayoral appointments, approved multiple district-specific fund transfers for services like traffic safety and tree trimming, and designated locations in Council District 14 for enforcement against sitting or sleeping in public rights-of-way.

• Approved $15.8M bond for Two World Apartments (14-0)
• Approved $6.95M bond for Western Avenue Apartments (14-0)
• Confirmed Billie Green to Board of Taxicab Commissioners (14-0)
• Confirmed John A. Perez to Board of Harbor Commissioners (14-0)
• Approved $170K for Armenian American historic context statements (14-0)
• Approved $100K for CD3 traffic safety measures (12-2)
• Approved $100K for CD12 tree trimming and sidewalk repair (14-0)
• Designated CD14 locations for sitting/sleeping enforcement (11-3)

• Issuance of revenue bonds for Two World Apartments affordable housing project — approved
  809 West 23rd Street, 1306 South Westlake Avenue, 8640 South · 96 units · $15.8M
• Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Western Avenue Apartments — approved
  5501 South Western Avenue · 33 units · $7.0M

Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee

The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee is reviewing motions regarding social services and city grants. The body will also discuss translation services for city meetings and contracts for sidewalk vending carts.

• Guaranteed income program for individuals experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and Transitional Age Youth
• Amendments to the Los Angeles Reforms for Equity and Public Acknowledgment of Institutional Racism Participatory Budgeting Grant Guidelines
• Feasibility of wrap-around translation services for Tier 1 City Threshold Languages at Board and Commission meetings
• Contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program

• Economic and Workforce Development Department report relative to entering into contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart P

Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee will hear a series of reports and motions, including a youth development department update, a health commission report, and several Recreation and Parks items. The committee will consider a motion on management structures for the Sixth Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity Project (PARC) and a motion to accept grant funding from the TM23 Foundation for a new soccer field at the 6th St PARC. Fiscal impact statements are noted for several items.

• Item 1 – Verbal report from Youth Development Department on FY 2024‑2025 activities and expectations.
• Item 3 – CD 7 Board of Recreation and Parks report on entering the CDSS 2024‑25 Local Agreement for the General Child Care and Development Program (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 4 – CD 3 Board of Recreation and Parks proposed amendment to Lease Agreement No. C‑109008 with OneGeneration for senior programs at Reseda Multipurpose Center (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
• Item 8 – CD 14 Motion (De Leon – Padilla) on potential management structures for the Sixth Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity Project (PARC).
• Item 9 – CD 14 Motion (De Leon – Lee) on TM23 Foundation grant funding for construction of a new soccer field at the 6th St PARC, pending final cost determination.

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee approved several items, including a Youth Development Department report on the citywide youth protection system (as amended), a one-year agreement with Stray Cat Alliance for animal services, and motions related to the Sixth Street Park project. All votes were 2-0 with Councilmember Hutt absent. One item, the Health Commission's annual report, was continued to a date to be determined.

• Approved Youth Development Department report on citywide youth protection system, as amended (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved one-year agreement with Stray Cat Alliance for Jefferson Park Animal Services Center operations (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved motion on management structures for Sixth Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity Project (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved motion on TM23 Foundation grant for new soccer field at 6th St PARC (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved Recreation and Parks agreement for General Child Care and Development Program (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved lease amendment with OneGeneration for Reseda Multipurpose Center senior programs (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Approved extension of deadline for three Proposition K grants to LA Boys and Girls Club (2-0, Hutt absent)
• Received and filed HATS Fund annual financial status report (2-0, Hutt absent)

• Amendment to Lease Agreement No. C-109008 with OneGeneration — approved
  Reseda Multipurpose Center
• Management structures for Sixth Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity Project (PARC) — approved
  Sixth Street Park
• Construction of a new soccer field at the 6th St PARC — approved
  6th St PARC

City Council Meeting

The City Council is discussing the appropriation of funds for vehicle recycling and dismantling. The body is also reviewing a CEQA exemption for a proposed Starbucks drive-through fast food establishment.

• Proposed transfer of $15,000 from CD 6 Neighborhood Services Enhancements to LAPD for vehicle recycling
• Proposed transfer of $15,000 from CD 3 Additional Homeless Services to LAPD for vehicle recycling
• CEQA categorical exemption for a proposed Starbucks drive-through at 1602 West 25th Street

The City Council approved the construction of a USC research facility and a Starbucks drive-through by denying appeals against them. Council also designated Chateau Laurier as a Historic-Cultural Monument and authorized funding for vehicle recycling.

• Approved $30,000 total transfer for vehicle recycling and dismantling (14-0)
• Denied appeal for Starbucks drive-through at 1602 West 25th Street (14-0)
• Denied appeal for USC Discovery and Translation Hub research facility (13-1)
• Approved inclusion of Chateau Laurier at 4353-4357 West 5th Street as Historic-Cultural Monument (14-0)
• Instructed CAO to report on options to sunset Prioritized Critical Hiring process (14-0)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider mayoral communications appointing taxicab commissioners, several LADOT reports on transit funding and grant awards, a motion to remove parking meters at 650 South Hill Street and install tow‑away no‑stopping signage, a budget recommendation for resources to deter street racing, and a verbal update from the LADOT General Manager. Items include multiple parking district changes and oversize vehicle parking restrictions. The meeting also includes general public comment.

• Motion (de Leon – Blumenfield) to remove parking meters at 650 South Hill St and install tow‑away no‑stopping signage (Item 9).
• Motion (Raman – Soto‑Martinez) to convert and expand Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 101 in the Los Feliz area (Item 7).
• Resolution (Hutt – Park) to establish a Temporary Preferential Parking District on Ridgeley Drive from Venice Blvd to Pickford St (Item 10).
• Adopted budget recommendation for additional resources to disincentivize street racing (Item 16).
• LADOT report on FY 2024‑25 allocation of Senate Bill 1 State Transit Assistance funding (Item 3).

The Los Angeles Transportation Committee approved multiple items, including the appointment of Billie Green to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners, LADOT reports on state transit funding and grant applications, and several resolutions establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions in various council districts. The committee also approved a motion to notify and protect users during temporary closures of active transportation facilities, and a motion to remove parking meters at 650 South Hill Street. Two items were continued: the appointment of Nicole Chase to the Taxicab Commissioners and a resolution for a Temporary Preferential Parking District on Ridgeley Drive.

• Approved appointment of Billie Green to Board of Taxicab Commissioners (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved LADOT report on SB1 State Transit Assistance funding (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved LADOT report on grant applications to SCAG (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved LADOT report on State of Good Repair grant (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved tour bus enforcement report as amended (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved converting Temporary PPD No. 101 to permanent and expanding boundaries (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved motion on temporary closure notifications for active transportation (4-0, de Leon absent)
• Approved removing parking meters at 650 South Hill Street (3-1, Hernandez no, de Leon absent)

• Convert Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 101 to Preferential Parking District No. 101 and expand boundaries — approved
  Los Feliz area, Council District Four
• Remove parking meters and install Tow Away No Stopping signage — approved
  650 South Hill Street
• Establish Temporary Preferential Parking District on Ridgeley Drive — continued
  Ridgeley Drive from Venice Boulevard to Pickford Street, and
• Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions in CD 11 — approved
  Villosa Place, Seawalk Drive, Pacific Promenade, Discovery C
• Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions in CD 3 — approved
  Saticoy Street, Corbin Avenue, Parthenia Street, Remmet Aven
• Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions in CD 12 — approved
  Lurline Avenue, Hayvenhurst Avenue, Burton Street, Rinaldi S
• Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions in CD 14 — approved
  Rock Glen Avenue, Alhambra Avenue, Mission Road, Florizel St

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider an amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter VIII, Article 1, Section 89.60. The amendment would create a base fine and late‑payment penalties for violations of California Vehicle Code 22500(m) and would authorize the use of cameras under a memorandum of understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and bus stops. The item includes a fiscal impact statement, a community impact statement, and is presented for comment from several neighborhood councils.

• Ordinance amendment to establish a base fine and penalties for CV 22500(m) violations
• MOU with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to use cameras for bus lane and bus stop parking enforcement
• Fiscal Impact Statement required
• Community Impact Statement required
• Public comment requested from Downtown LA, Los Feliz, NoHo, North Westwood, Mid City West, South Robertson, and Venice Neighborhood Councils

The Transportation Committee approved the City Attorney's report and draft ordinance to establish a base fine and late payment penalties for violations of California Vehicle Code Section 22500(m), which prohibits parking in bus lanes and bus stops. The committee also noted and filed the LADOT report and amended the item to add a LADOT instruction. The vote was 4-0 with one abstention (de León absent).

• Approved City Attorney report and draft ordinance dated 7-25-24 (4-0, de León absent)
• Noted and filed LADOT report dated 7-29-24
• Amended item to add LADOT instruction

• Amend LA Municipal Code Section 89.60 regarding bus lane violations and overview of MOU with LA County MTA for camera en — approved

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear several reports on the Homelessness Emergency Declaration, funding status, and service updates. It will consider a motion to fund Time‑Limited Subsidies that help homeless individuals lease market‑rate housing with case management. Additional items include a review of Van Nuys city‑owned parking lots for affordable housing and updates on contract compliance and survivor services funding.

• 23‑0652‑S5 – Report on Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024‑25 Q1 (no fiscal impact)
• 12‑1549‑S20 – Motion to review Van Nuys city‑owned parking lots for affordable/supportive housing
• 24‑0996 – Motion to fund Time‑Limited Subsidies for homeless individuals to lease market‑rate units
• 24‑0069‑S1 – Proposed amendment to contract C‑143134 with GCAP Services for prevailing wage compliance
• 20‑0841‑S48 – Report on financial projections for LA Grand Hotel demobilization and Mayfair Hotel opening

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved multiple items, including the Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024-25 First Quarterly Report, a motion to review City-owned parking lots in Van Nuys for affordable housing, and a motion to fund Time Limited Subsidies for homeless individuals. It also approved reports on survivor services funding cuts, a contract amendment for wage compliance, and revisions to the ULA Expenditure Plan for rent-burdened seniors. Two discussion items on streamlining contracting and standardized RFP processes were heard with no action taken.

• Approved Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024-25 First Quarterly Report (3-1, Rodriguez no, De Leon absent)
• Approved motion to review City-owned parking lots in Van Nuys for affordable housing development (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved motion to fund Time Limited Subsidies for homeless individuals to lease market-rate housing (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved Community Investment for Families Department report on survivor services funding cuts (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved first amendment to contract C-143134 with GCAP Services for wage compliance (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved LAHD reports on ULA Expenditure Plan revisions for rent-burdened seniors as amended (4-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved CAO report on Just Cause Eviction fee study and noted/filed LAHD report (3-0, De Leon absent)
• Approved motion requesting LAHSA report on housing navigation and case management (4-0, De Leon absent)

• Review of City-owned parking lots in Van Nuys for affordable and/or supportive housing development — approved
  Van Nuys area
• Standardized RFP process for interim housing sites on private parcels

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council will hold public comment and a multiple‑agenda item comment period before addressing several agenda items. Council members will hear hearing comments for a Trader Joe’s off‑site alcohol sales application at 9224 North Reseda Boulevard. The Council will consider a motion and resolution to issue up to $20,000,000 in revenue bonds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of the 89‑unit Panorama View Apartments at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard. A separate motion will consider up to $16,000,000 in bonds for the 41‑unit Colorado East project at 2451 Colorado Boulevard.

• Public comment and multiple‑agenda item comment period
• CD 12 hearing comments for Trader Joe’s off‑site alcohol sales at 9224 North Reseda Blvd.
• CD 6 motion and resolution to issue revenue bonds up to $20,000,000 for Panorama View Apartments (89 units) at 9222 Van Nuys Blvd.
• CD 14 motion and resolution to issue revenue bonds up to $16,000,000 for Colorado East (41 units) at 2451 Colorado Blvd.
• Approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and introductions

The Los Angeles City Council approved a financial package to fund the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to contract with an existing shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street, appropriating $8,522,062.30 from the Inside Safe Reserve to the Homelessness Emergency Account. The council also approved up to $3,014,000 for up to 100 beds at the site through June 30, 2025, and authorized a contract with Union Rescue Mission for the site. Additionally, the council adopted a motion to continue work on amending the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance to September 24, 2024.

• Approved $8.5M appropriation for homeless shelter funding (14-0)
• Approved up to $3,014,000 for 100 beds at 545 South San Pedro Street shelter (14-0)
• Authorized contract with Union Rescue Mission for shelter site (14-0)
• Granted liquor license to Trader Joe's at 9224 North Reseda Boulevard (15-0)
• Approved $20M revenue bonds for Panorama View Apartments affordable housing (15-0)
• Approved $16M revenue bonds for Colorado East affordable housing (15-0)
• Approved $12.9M revenue bonds for Second Street Andrews Apartments (15-0)
• Continued Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance amendments to September 24, 2024 (12-0)

• Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Trader Joe's — approved
  9224 North Reseda Boulevard
• Issuance of revenue bonds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of Panorama View Apartments — approved
  9222 Van Nuys Boulevard · 89 units (89 affordable) · $20.0M
• Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Colorado East — approved
  2451 Colorado Boulevard · 41 units · $16.0M
• Issuance of revenue bonds or notes for Second Street Andrews Apartments — approved
  1511 South St. Andrews Place and 1309 2nd Avenue · 65 units (65 affordable) · $12.9M

Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider a categorical exemption under CEQA for a new seven‑story, 184‑unit residential development with 47 very low‑income units at 3601‑3615 Mission Road and 2010‑2036 Lincoln Park Avenue. The committee will also hear mayoral communications on two commission appointments, motions directing studies and reports on nuisance abatement, cannabis regulation, and affordable housing compliance, and several project-specific environmental and zoning items.

• Item 1: CEQA categorical exemption for 184‑unit residential project at Mission Road and Lincoln Park Avenue (no fiscal impact)
• Item 4: Motion to start administrative nuisance abatement proceedings for 1930‑32 South Oxford Avenue
• Item 5: Motion to prepare report on 100% affordable housing project at 3810‑3814 West Adams Blvd in a historic preservation overlay zone
• Item 6: Motion to amend the municipal code to regulate onsite retail cannabis activity as a nuisance‑sensitive use
• Item 8: Adoption of mitigated negative declaration and draft ordinance changing zoning for a mixed‑use development at 3600 Wilshire Blvd

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the Boyle Heights Community Plan update, including an Environmental Impact Report and zoning changes. The committee also approved several major development projects, including the South Park Tower mixed-use project and a 760-unit development at 3600 Wilshire Boulevard. Appeals against the USC research facility and a West Adams housing project were denied, while an appeal against a project at 1500 West Adams Boulevard was granted and remanded.

• Approved Boyle Heights Community Plan update with EIR (5-0)
• Approved South Park Tower mixed-use project, 452,630 sq ft (5-0)
• Approved 3600 Wilshire Blvd development, 760 units (5-0)
• Denied appeal, sustained USC Discovery and Translation Hub approval (5-0)
• Granted appeal, overturned 1500 W Adams Blvd project approval (5-0)
• Denied appeal, sustained Starbucks drive-through approval (5-0)
• Approved Lydia Mather reappointment to South Valley Area Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted nuisance abatement motion for 1930-32 S Oxford Ave (5-0)

• Categorical Exemption from CEQA for seven-story residential development with 184 units including 47 Very Low Income unit — continued
  3601-3615 Mission Road and 2010-2036 Lincoln Park Avenue · 184 units (47 affordable)

Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee

The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will review several airport and harbor contracts, including Foreign-Trade Zone agreements. The body will also receive a report on the Los Angeles Convention Center modernization and expansion project.

• Report on Los Angeles Convention Center modernization and expansion project
• Proposed amendments to LA Administrative Code Section 8.149.1 regarding licensee rate adjustments
• Contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program
• Third Amendment to LAZ Parking California, LLC contract for LAX-It
• Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreements with Harmoni International Spice, LP, Customs Air Warehouse, LLC, and Chevron U.S.A. Incorporated

• Los Angeles Convention Center modernization and expansion project
• Amendments to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.149.1, 'Rate Adjustment Procedure for Certain Licensees'
• Contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program
• Blanket Authority to issue Reimbursement Agreements with airlines and/or tenants at LAX
  Los Angeles International Airport
• Third Amendment to contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC for the Taxi and Ride App Pickup Lot (LAX-It)
  Los Angeles International Airport
• Contract with Tarkett USA Incorporated for flooring materials
  Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport
• Second amendment to contract with Paslay Management Group for professional services
  Los Angeles World Airports
• Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Harmoni International Spice, LP
  881 South Azusa Avenue, City of Industry

City Council Meeting

The City Council is deciding on the appropriations limit for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The body is also considering a ceremonial square designation and a report on bicycle lane maintenance.

• Adoption of $8,655,270,027 as the appropriations limit for FY 2024-25
• Designating the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Roxton Avenue as 'Church of the Transfiguration Square'
• Directing the Bureau of Street Services to report on resources needed to sweep protected bicycle lanes every other week

The Los Angeles City Council set its FY 2024-25 appropriations limit at $8,655,270,027, adopting population and construction factors. It also designated an intersection as 'Church of the Transfiguration Square,' directed reports on bicycle lane and pedestrian bridge maintenance, and approved a $6M settlement in a police shooting case. Two legal services agreements were continued to September 17.

• Adopted $8,655,270,027 appropriations limit for FY 2024-25 (15-0)
• Designated Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd & Roxton Ave as 'Church of the Transfiguration Square' (14-0)
• Directed report on protected bicycle lane maintenance resources and practices (14-0)
• Directed report on pedestrian bridge and tunnel maintenance responsibilities (15-0)
• Continued legal services agreement with Willkie Farr & Gallagher to Sept 17 (12-0)
• Continued legal services agreements with Burke Williams and Maynard Nexsen to Sept 17 (12-0)
• Adopted Budget Committee report on General Fund Liability Account transfers (14-0)
• Approved Mario Lopez name installation on Hollywood Walk of Fame (15-0)

• FY 2024-25 appropriations limit — approved
  $8.7B

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will review reports on PFAS substances and the Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program. The body is also considering a loan agreement amendment for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility Project.

• Loan agreement amendment for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility Project
• Strategies to address Polyfluoroalkyl/Perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in the City
• Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program
• Reappointment of Mia Lehrer to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting sale of aftermarket single-use clone-compatible printer cartridges

The Energy and Environment Committee approved all agenda items, including the reappointment of Mia Lehrer to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, a quitclaim of telephone lines easement, amendments to geotechnical services contracts for the Van Norman Complex, a Navajo Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, motions on recyclables market and Port of LA power outages, a bond amendment for the Tillman Water Purification Facility, a PFAS strategy, a motion on printer cartridges, and the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one or two members absent on each item.

• Approved reappointment of Mia Lehrer to Board of Water and Power Commissioners (4-0, Blumenfield absent)
• Approved quitclaim of telephone lines and poles easement, LADWP File No. P-102026 (4-0, Blumenfield absent)
• Approved amendment No. 1 to geotechnical services agreements for Van Norman Complex (4-0, Blumenfield absent)
• Approved Navajo Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (4-0, Blumenfield absent)
• Approved motion directing Bureau of Sanitation to report on recyclables market (4-0, Blumenfield absent)
• Approved motion on Port of LA power outages as amended (5-0)
• Approved bond amendment for Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility (4-0, Blumenfield absent)
• Approved PFAS strategy as amended (4-0, De Leon absent)

• Quitclaim of Telephone Lines and Line of Poles Easement — approved
• Van Norman Complex Projects Geotechnical Services Amendment — approved
  Van Norman Complex
• Navajo Large Generator Interconnection Agreement — approved
• EPA WIFIA Program Loan Agreement Amendment - Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility Project — approved
  Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility Proje
• Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program — approved

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing the distribution of funds from the Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund. Additionally, the body is discussing a program to provide city-funded counsel for tenants.

• Proposed approval of 47 projects and programs totaling $16,628,875.44 from the TFAR Trust Fund
• Proposed reprogramming of $130,475.85 from the Temple, Beverly, and Third Street Corridors Project to the PWC Cultural Place Making Project
• Proposed reprogramming of $250,000 from the Urban TXT Programming Project, including $100,000 for the Urban Wall Street project
• Request for the City Attorney to revise an ordinance establishing a City Funded Counsel for Tenants Program

Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider funding for a shelter/navigation center and review several proposed legal services agreements. The body will also meet in closed session to discuss numerous active lawsuits against the City.

• Funding for a shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street via LAHSA
• Proposed Legal Services Agreement with Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP for HR advice and litigation
• Proposed Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP, and Maynard Nexsen, PC for Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
• Request for additional funds for the General Fund Liability Account
• Closed session discussions on 15 different legal cases including trip-and-fall and vehicle accident claims

The Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee approved several items, including funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to contract with an existing shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street, and approved legal services agreements with three law firms. The committee also approved a report on the General Fund Liability Account and considered multiple closed session litigation matters.

• Approved CAO report and Bureau of Engineering report for LAHSA shelter funding (5-0)
• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP (5-0)
• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP and Maynard Nexsen, PC (5-0)
• Approved City Attorney report on General Fund Liability Account as amended (5-0)

• LAHSA shelter/navigation center funding and CEQA exemption — approved
  545 South San Pedro Street

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss the issuance of revenue bonds for an affordable housing project and modifications to a business improvement district plan. The body will also hold a TEFRA hearing regarding project financing.

• Proposed issuance of up to $20,000,000 in revenue bonds for the 89-unit Panorama View Apartments at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard
• Ordinance of Intention to modify the Hollywood Entertainment District Property and Business Improvement District (BID) Management District Plan

The Los Angeles City Council adopted a motion and resolution to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue up to $20 million in revenue bonds for the Panorama View Apartments, an 89-unit affordable housing project at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard. The council also approved modifications to the Hollywood Entertainment District BID management plan, a final parcel map, and authorized settlements in 12 lawsuits against the city, totaling over $3.5 million.

• Approved $20M bond issuance for Panorama View Apartments (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance to modify Hollywood Entertainment District BID plan (13-0)
• Approved final parcel map at 5746 N Tampa Ave and 19244-19246 W Hatteras St (13-0)
• Authorized $750K settlement in Cecilia Cleveland v. City (14-0)
• Authorized $110K settlement in Daniel Davoudi v. City (14-0)
• Authorized $125K settlement in Barbara Stewart v. City (14-0)
• Authorized $125K settlement in Chellie Schou v. City (14-0)
• Authorized $125K settlement in Behzad Yousefzadeh v. City (14-0)

• issuance of revenue bonds for affordable housing project — approved
  9222 Van Nuys Boulevard · 89 units (89 affordable) · $20.0M
• modifications to Hollywood Entertainment District BID Management District Plan — approved
  Hollywood Entertainment District
• approval of final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2022-7448 — approved
  5746 North Tampa Avenue and 19244-19246 West Hatteras Street

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive a City Administrative Officer report on the Alliance Settlement Agreement program’s strategy and progress as of June 30 2024. The Committee may recess to a closed session to consult legal counsel regarding the LA Alliance for Human Rights lawsuit against the City (case No. 2:20‑cv‑02291 and Ninth Circuit case No. 22‑55687). Fiscal Impact and Financial Policies statements are attached, and no Community Impact statement was submitted.

• Item 23‑1022‑S7: City Administrative Officer report on Alliance Settlement Agreement program
• Possible closed‑session recess to discuss legal counsel on LA Alliance for Human Rights v. City of Los Angeles
• Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
• Financial Policies Statement: Yes
• Community Impact Statement: None submitted

The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the City Administrative Officer's report on the Alliance Settlement Agreement program strategy and progress as of June 30, 2024, with amendments. The vote was 4 yes, with Councilmember Padilla absent. The committee also noted the possibility of recessing to closed session to discuss the related lawsuit, but no closed session action is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved City Administrative Officer report dated 09-10-24 as amended (4 yes, 1 absent: Padilla)

• City Administrative Officer report relative to the Alliance Settlement Agreement program strategy and progress as of Jun — approved

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review reports on police shootings, drone use, and diversion programs, and consider appointing two new members to the Police Commission. The committee will also discuss funding for gun buyback events and a proposed ordinance to block access to sensitive sites.

• Appointment of Karl Thurmond to the Board of Police Commissioners
• Appointment of Gregory Lippe to the Police Permit Review Panel
• Motion to secure resources for citywide gun buyback events
• Motion to draft an ordinance blocking access to sensitive sites
• Proposed contract with Motorola Solutions for radio system services

The Public Safety Committee approved amendments to the Responsible Hotel Ordinance police permit requirement, noted and filed several police reports, and approved appointments and contracts. It also continued two items to a later date.

• Approved amendments to Responsible Hotel Ordinance police permit requirement (5-0)
• Noted and filed Officer-Involved Shooting report July-Dec 2023 (5-0)
• Noted and filed Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicle Inspection Report FY 2023-24 as amended (5-0)
• Noted and filed Fireworks Buy-Back Program funding report as amended (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Gregory Lippe to Police Permit Review Panel (5-0)
• Approved forwarding Karl Thurmond appointment to Board of Police Commissioners without recommendation (5-0)
• Approved CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program law enforcement report (4-1, Soto-Martinez no)
• Approved Motorola Solutions radio system fleetmap development services agreement (5-0)

• Board of Police Commissioners report relative to the position of the BPC regarding implementation of the Responsible Hot — approved
• Professional Services Agreement between the City and Motorola Solutions, Inc. to provide radio system fleetmap developme — approved
• Motion relative to drafting an ordinance prohibiting a person or persons from knowingly obstructing, detaining, hinderin — continued

Los Angeles City Health Commission

The Los Angeles City Health Commission will receive two expert presentations regarding current COVID-19 variants and clinical trends. The body will also hold elections for its officers.

• Presentation by Dr. Paula Cannon on COVID and current variants
• Presentation by Dr. Elizabeth E. Hudson on 2024 COVID virus clinical trends
• Nominations and election of President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President

Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee will review several park-related projects and administrative reports. The body is also considering the feasibility of requiring microchipping for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses.

• Proposed license agreement with Trihydro Corporation for groundwater sampling at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
• Refund of park acquisition and development fees to 11730 Porter LLC
• Funding for electrical design and EV charging stations at Cesar Chavez Recreation Complex Phase III C Project
• Proposal to include North Hills Community Park in the Gate Closure Program
• Feasibility study on requiring microchipping for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses

The Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee approved all nine agenda items, including a license agreement for groundwater sampling at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, a fee refund to 11730 Porter LLC, the appointment of Alexander Kasendorf to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners, and several motions related to parks and animal microchipping. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilmember Lee absent for most items.

• Approved license agreement with Trihydro Corporation for groundwater sampling at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved refund of park fees to 11730 Porter LLC (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved appointment of Alexander Kasendorf to Board of Animal Services Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved motion on Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park project status (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved motion for electrical design and construction at Cesar Chavez Recreation Complex Phase III C (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved motion on park assessment and improvements (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved motion to include North Hills Community Park in Gate Closure Program (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved motion on feasibility of microchipping dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses (2-0, Lee absent)

• Proposed License Agreement with Trihydro Corporation for groundwater sampling — approved
  Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
• Refund of park acquisition and development fees from 11730 Porter LLC — approved
• Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park Project status and transfer from County to City — approved
  Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park
• Appropriation of funds for electrical design and construction at Cesar Chavez Recreation Complex Phase III C Project — approved
  Cesar Chavez Recreation Complex
• Department of Recreation and Parks park assessment and future improvements — approved
• Inclusion of North Hills Community Park in the Gate Closure Program — approved
  North Hills Community Park

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to accept an alley easement near Moore and Zanja Streets. The body is also considering concurring with a Board of Water and Power resolution regarding a service agreement with Oracle America, Inc.

• Proposed easement for alley purposes northeasterly of Moore Street and northwesterly of Zanja Street
• Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 47538 with Oracle America, Inc. for Budget and Decision Support System and Integration Services
• Processing fee of $3,416.51 paid for the Moore and Zanja Street alley report

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $1,434,097 transfer from the General City Purposes Fund to the Los Angeles Housing Department for construction costs at the Woodman/Arleta interim housing site at 9120 Woodman Avenue. The council also approved a $7.5 million contract amendment with Oracle America for budget support services, and directed LADWP to develop an e-bike rebate program. Several items were continued, including a motion to rescind prior actions related to the WG Project and Metro's Westside Purple Line Extension.

• Approved $1,434,097 transfer for Woodman/Arleta interim housing site (10-0)
• Approved $7.5M Oracle America contract amendment for budget support services (10-0)
• Directed LADWP to report on e-bike rebate program in 90 days (10-0)
• Approved removal of 6 properties from Rent Escrow Account Program (10-0)
• Approved simplified ballot digest for 6 November 2024 charter amendments (10-0)
• Approved $15,000 for vehicle recycling in CD 6, continued to Sept 18 (10-0)
• Approved $15,000 to keep North Hollywood and Valley Plaza pools open weekends (10-0)
• Continued motion to rescind WG Project/Metro permit actions to Sept 11 (10-0)

• Dedication of an easement for alley purposes — approved
  Alley northeasterly of Moore Street and northwesterly of Zan
• Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 47538 for Budget and Decision Support System and Integration Services with Oracle Americ — approved
  $7.5M

Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee will review reports on city payroll implementation and LAPD sworn hiring. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding sick leave for employees transferring to or from the Department of Water and Power.

• Ordinance to clarify sick leave for civilian employees transferring to/from the Department of Water and Power
• Acceptance of the Los Angeles County Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program grant for FY 2024-25
• Implementation of the Human Resources and Payroll Project
• Review of the LAwell Program Employee Benefits Trust Fund for FY 2023-24
• Motion regarding sworn hiring in the Los Angeles Police Department

The Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved six agenda items, including a motion on LAPD sworn hiring and an ordinance clarifying sick leave for civilian employees transferring to or from the Department of Water and Power. Two items were noted and filed, and two motions were approved as amended. All votes were 2-0 with Councilmember Price absent.

• Approved ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.126 on sick leave for civilian employees transferring to/from DWP (2-0)
• Approved acceptance of LA County Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program grant for FY 2024-25 (2-0)
• Noted and filed CAO report on Human Resources and Payroll Project implementation (2-0)
• Noted and filed LAwell Program Employee Benefits Trust Fund review for FY 2023-24 (2-0)
• Approved as amended motion on sworn hiring in LAPD (2-0)
• Approved as amended motion on WorkSource Center Services (2-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is discussing an ordinance to amend Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Tariff No. 4. The proposal would increase rated tariff items based on the West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.

• Proposed amendment to POLA Tariff No. 4 to increase rates for dockage, wharfage, container cranes, and water and electricity
• Determination that the action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements
• Approval of POLA Resolution No. 24-10366 and Permanent Order No. 24-7370

The City Council approved amendments to Port of Los Angeles tariffs based on the Consumer Price Index and authorized a lease amendment for a temporary bridge housing facility on Riverside Drive. The Council also designated The Sword Apartments as a Historic-Cultural Monument and confirmed two appointments to the City Planning Commission.

• Approved Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 increases based on West Region Consumer Price Index (10-0)
• Authorized lease amendment for temporary bridge housing at 3210 and 3248 Riverside Drive (10-0)
• Designated The Sword Apartments at 4467-4479 West 2nd Street as a Historic-Cultural Monument (10-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Phyllis Klein to the City Planning Commission (10-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Jacob Saitman to the City Planning Commission (10-0)
• Approved $7,500 fund transfer to keep Harbor Park Pool open through September 29, 2024 (10-0)

• Amend Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Tariff No. 4 — approved
  Port of Los Angeles
• Lease amendment with PATH for temporary bridge housing facility
  3210 and 3248 Riverside Drive
• Inclusion of The Sword Apartments in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments
  4467 - 4479 West 2nd Street

Special Meeting - Planning and Land Use Management Committee

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will discuss the distribution of TFAR Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund funds and potential amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The body will also consider several mayoral appointments to city planning commissions and the designation of two properties as Historic-Cultural Monuments.

• Proposed repeal of exceptions in Northeast Los Angeles and Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan Areas
• Designation of The Sword Apartments (4467-4479 West 2nd Street) as a Historic-Cultural Monument
• Designation of Disney Brothers Studio (1748-1756 North Vermont Avenue and 4647-4655 West Kingswell Avenue) as a Historic-Cultural Monument
• Appeal regarding the Artisan Hollywood Project at 1520-1542 North Cahuenga Boulevard, 1523-1549 North Ivar Avenue, and 6350 West Selma Avenue
• Mayoral appointments and reappointments to the City, Harbor Area, East Los Angeles Area, North Valley Area, and South Los Angeles Area Planning Commissions

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the Chief Legislative Analyst's recommendations for distributing funds from the Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund, and adopted a motion to prepare an ordinance repealing certain exceptions in the Northeast Los Angeles and Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan areas. The committee also approved several mayoral appointments and reappointments to planning commissions and boards, and designated two properties as Historic-Cultural Monuments. The Artisan Hollywood Project was continued to October 1, 2024.

• Approved TFAR fund distribution recommendations (3-0)
• Adopted motion to prepare ordinance repealing exceptions in Northeast LA and Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan areas (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Phyllis Klein to City Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Joe Gatlin to Harbor Area Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jaime Geaga to East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Victor Sampson to North Valley Area Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Corissa Hernandez to Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved designation of The Sword Apartments and Disney Brothers Studio as Historic-Cultural Monuments (3-0)

• Distribution of funds held in the Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) Public Benefit Payment Trust Fund — approved
• Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.22 (Exceptions) to repeal exceptions in Northeast LA/Silver Lake/Echo Park/E — approved
• Inclusion of The Sword Apartments in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments — approved
  4467 – 4479 West 2nd Street

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding sewer service and conveyance charges. The body will also hear protests regarding a nuisance abatement lien for a specific property.

• Proposed ordinance to amend quality surcharge fees, sewer service charges, and sewage conveyance charges
• Public hearing on a $2,370.40 nuisance abatement lien for 723 North Terrace 49

The City Council authorized contract extensions and increased funding for three crisis response contractors. The Council also approved several legal settlements and designated two new ceremonial street names.

• Approved $7.86M in additional funding and one-year extensions for Alcott Center, Exodus Recovery, and Penny Lane Centers (13-0)
• Approved $6.4M annual guarantee for SA Recycling, LLC permit amendment (13-0)
• Approved $460,795.92 write-off in Reserve Fund loans (13-0)
• Designated Plummer Street (Variel Ave to De Soto Ave) as 'Brother John Way' (13-0)
• Designated West Adams Blvd and South Gramercy Place as 'LA84 Foundation Square' (13-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Nanxi Liu to Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (13-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Alex Johnson to City Ethics Commission (13-0)
• Approved various legal settlements in closed session, including $17.7M for Paola French et al. and $11.8M for James Thomas Simpson et al.

• Lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — continued
  723 North Terrace 49 · $2,370