Los Angeles public meetings in 2025
389 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The committee will review a proposed contract amendment with Workday, Inc. and discuss staffing authorities for the 2025-26 Budget. Other agenda items include reports on citywide layoff management and staffing for the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight.
- Proposed Third Restated and Amended Contract No. C-135368 with Workday, Inc.
- Substitute and in-lieu position authorities for the 2025-26 Budget
- Follow-up reports on Citywide Layoff Management
- Staffing plan and priorities for the LAHD’s Bureau of Homelessness Oversight
- Instructions for the First Financial Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Third Restated and Amended Contract No. C-135368 with Workday, Inc.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct its regular procedural business, including roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and consideration of commendatory resolutions and introductions. Council members will also allow multiple agenda item comments and public testimony on non‑agenda items within the council's jurisdiction. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed on this agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance incorporating the 2025 California Building Standards Code into the LAMC, with a technical clean-up amendment to follow. It also approved a five-year waste hauling contract with CR&R Inc. and Ecology Auto Parts, Inc. for up to 11 years, and accepted a $2.4 million state grant for juvenile re-entry services.
- Adopted ordinance incorporating 2025 California Building Code (15-0)
- Approved $11.19M waste hauling contracts with CR&R Inc. and Ecology Auto Parts (15-0)
- Accepted $2.4M Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act grant (15-0)
- Approved $1.64M in contracts for five community-based organizations for juvenile re-entry services (15-0)
- Approved $150,000 contract with Loyola Marymount University for data management (15-0)
- Established 7350 Pacific View Drive Bulkhead Capital Project (15-0)
- Amend Chapter IX of LAMC to incorporate 2025 California Building Standards Code — introduced
- 7350 Pacific View Drive Bulkhead Capital Project — approved7350 Pacific View Drive
- Personal services agreements for municipal solid waste hauling services — approvedCentral Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review several reports and motions, including a mayoral appointment to the Police Permit Review Panel and a motion to study private access to helicopter pads. It will consider multiple donations from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for police equipment, such as ALPR cameras, iron sighting systems, and crime‑light kits. The committee will also discuss a motion to develop fire‑safe landscaping rules and a traffic‑control strategy for inclement weather.
- Board of Police Commissioners report to accept $35,000 donation for Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera equipment for the Wilshire Area
- Board of Police Commissioners report to accept $308,196 donation to purchase and replace all iron sighting systems for the LAPD Training Division
- Board of Police Commissioners report to accept $85,000 donation to purchase two Foster + Freeman Crime Light Auto Kits for the LAPD Technical Investigation Division
- Motion (Lee‑Padilla) directing Building and Safety and City Planning to report within 90 days on steps to allow or expand private access to existing helicopter pads
- Motion (Lee‑Hernandez) directing the Fire Department and City Attorney to develop local fire‑safe landscaping rules consistent with Governor’s Executive Order N‑18‑25
- Expand private access to existing helicopter pads
- Purchase and replace iron sighting systems for LAPD Training Division$308,196
- Develop local rules for fire-safe landscaping around homes
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will consider a City Administrative Officer report on a First Amendment to Contract C-142704 with BYD Motors, LLC for installing ten AC bus chargers. It will also discuss budget recommendations for parking fines in EV charging bays, revenue programs for the Department of Transportation, and several DOT reports on funding and programs. Several resolutions and reports, including oversize vehicle parking restrictions and private ambulance service rates, will be presented for comment.
- Item 1 – 25-1324: First Amendment to Contract C-142704 with BYD Motors to install 10 AC bus chargers (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- Item 2 – 25-0600-S117: Budget recommendation on parking fines and fees for non‑electric vehicles in EV charging bays.
- Item 7 – 25-0008-S27: Resolution to establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Archwood St, Kittridge St, Hamlin St, St. Clair Ave, and other streets in Council District Two.
- Item 9 – 25-0583: Amending Motion 17A to set 2024‑25 private ambulance service rates and new rate‑adjustment methodology.
- Item 10 – General Manager DOT verbal report on the status of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Transportation Plan.
- First Amendment to Contract C-142704 with BYD Motors, LLC for 10 AC bus chargers
- Agreement with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator for South LA EcoLab
- Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Archwood, Kittridge, Hamlin, St. Clair and other streets in CD2
- Establish 2024-25 private ambulance service rates and new rate adjustment methodology
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to review the City's Capital Improvement Plan and consider temporary street closures and signage projects. The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 PM on December 10, 2025, in Room 401 at City Hall.
- Verbal presentation on the City's Capital Planning process
- Designation of 'Japanese American Community Center Square' at Branford Street and Remick Avenue
- Erecting signage for the Melrose Arts District between Fairfax and Highland
- Temporary closure of McCoy Avenue at Lomita Boulevard
- Temporary closure of an alley adjacent to the Wilmington Municipal Building
- Designate intersection at Branford Street and Remick Avenue as 'Japanese American Community Center Square'Branford Street and Remick Avenue
- Erect signage for Melrose Arts DistrictMelrose Avenue between Fairfax and Highland
- Temporary Closure of McCoy Avenue at Lomita BoulevardMcCoy Avenue at Lomita Boulevard
- Temporary Closure of a walkway southerly of Earlmar DriveEarlmar Drive between Philo Street and Manning Avenue
- Temporary closure of alley adjacent to Wilmington Municipal BuildingAlley adjacent to Wilmington Municipal Building between Aval
- Convert streetlights to solar-to-battery lighting and repurpose electrical conduits
- Contracts for pre-qualified on-call bridge/civil engineering and design support services
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and general meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
The City Council adopted an ordinance that levies assessments and orders maintenance for the Thatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard Street Lighting District and denied the related protest, with a unanimous vote. The Council also confirmed nuisance‑abatement liens for multiple properties, each adopted unanimously or with the noted vote count. All actions were recorded as adopted items, some to continue consideration on Jan. 14, 2026.
- Adopted ordinance levying assessments and ordering maintenance for Thatcher Ave & Washington Blvd lighting district (15‑0‑0)
- Denied protest and confirmed assessments for Thatcher Ave & Washington Blvd lighting district (15‑0‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $1,276.56 for 328 West 45th Street (15‑0‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $998.84 for 5150 West Pico Blvd Unit #A (15‑0‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $3,034.55 for 1652 East 108th Street (15‑0‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $5,698.01 for 4918 South Sycamore Drive (aka 4922, 4924, 4930) (15‑0‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $30,846.07 for 6401 North Camellia Avenue (adopted to continue to Jan 14 2026, 15‑0‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $9,234.68 for 2568 South Military Avenue (adopted to continue to Jan 14 2026, 15‑0‑0)
- Improvement and maintenance of the Thatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard Street Lighting District — approvedThatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The committee will hear a Department of Cultural Affairs report on the planning and approval of the 2028 Cultural Program for the Olympic and Paralympic Games framework. No fiscal impact statement is provided for this item. The report is referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Arts, Parks, Libraries and Community Enrichment Committee.
- 15-0989-S41 – Dept. of Cultural Affairs report on 2028 Olympic Cultural Program (no fiscal impact)
- 24-1221 – Dept. on Disability report on fentanyl detection device distribution pilot (fiscal impact: yes)
- 25-1152 – Motion (Rodriguez‑Padilla) on feasibility of requiring disclosure of registered sex offender status for Neighborhood Council candidates (community impact: yes)
- 25-1284 – Motion (Rodriguez‑Yaroslavsky) on feasibility of non‑City resident fees for Recreation and Parks programs (community impact: yes)
- 25-1303 – Transfer of $38,093 from Animal Welfare Trust Fund to General Services for wall demolition and new cage at West Los Angeles Animal Services Center (fiscal impact: yes)
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved two feasibility studies—one on requiring sex‑offender status disclosure for election candidates and another on charging non‑resident fees for Recreation and Parks programs. It also approved a senior‑center needs assessment for Council District 14, a $38,093 fund transfer for animal‑gate improvements, and a CEQA exemption for a community‑garden agreement. Additional actions included approving the FY 2025/26 Arts Development Fee plan, continuing a fentanyl detection pilot, and filing a report on the 2028 Olympic cultural program.
- Approved motion to study sex‑offender disclosure requirement (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Approved motion to study non‑resident fees for Recreation and Parks (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Approved senior‑center needs assessment for District 14 (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Approved $38,093 transfer for animal‑gate improvements (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Approved CEQA categorical exemption for community garden at 3304 S. Centinela Ave (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Approved FY 2025/26 Arts Development Fee expenditure plan (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Continued fentanyl detection device pilot item (3) to a date to be determined
- Noted and filed 2028 Olympic cultural program report (3‑Yes, 0‑No)
- Update on planning efforts and approval of the 2028 Cultural Program for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Framework
- Council District 14 Senior Center Needs Assessment — approved
- Proposed three-year Agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks and Ocean View Farms, Inc.
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The committee will consider a Negative Declaration and related CEQA findings for a project that expands an existing cold‑storage facility at 1420 and 1500 North Coil Avenue and at 1532, 1540, and 1542 North Alameda Street. The proposal seeks to replace a one‑story, 42‑foot building with a two‑story, 65‑foot structure, adding 44,174 square feet of floor area and 114 parking spaces. The agenda also includes a motion to direct a 60‑day report on Tentative, Qualified, and Development Limitation classifications, a CEQA categorical exemption for a condominium conversion at 1451 South Hi Point Street, and a motion to revoke a coastal exemption for a project at 4311 South Lincoln Boulevard.
- Item 1 (25‑1198‑S1): Negative Declaration (ENV‑2022‑6860‑ND) for 65‑foot height expansion of cold‑storage facility at North Coil Ave. and North Alameda St.; fiscal impact: Yes.
- Item 2 (25‑1258): Motion (Raman‑Blumenfield) directing City Planning to report in 60 days on all permanent and temporary T, Q, D classifications and recommend removal of those limiting housing growth.
- Item 3 (25‑1279): CEQA categorical exemption for condominium conversion of an eight‑unit building at 1451 South Hi Point Street; fiscal impact: No.
- Item 6 (25‑1330): Motion (Park‑Blumenfield) to revoke the coastal exemption (ADM‑2025‑14‑CEX) for the project at 4311 South Lincoln Boulevard.
- Item 9 (25‑1181): Motion (Lee‑Padilla) directing a 90‑day report on steps to allow or expand private access to existing helicopter pads citywide.
- Zoning Administrator Determination for transitional height increase for cold storage expansion — introduced1420 and 1500 North Coil Avenue; 1532, 1540, and 1542 North
- Motion to direct City Planning to report on Tentative, Qualified, and Development Limitation classifications and their i — introduced
- Tentative Tract Map for condominium conversion of eight-unit apartment to eight-unit condominium — introduced1451 South Hi Point Street · 8 units · 0.2029 ac
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a City Attorney report and draft ordinance to issue and sell Proposition HHH General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026‑A (taxable social bonds), and to add Section 5.82.34 to the Administrative Code for related special funds. The committee will also review reports on the city’s FY 2025‑26 financial status, third construction projects, and a homelessness emergency account status report. Motions include directing the City Administrative Officer to study new financial policies for contract spending that exceeds council‑authorized amounts, and authorizing subsidiary agreements with U.S. Bank for fuel and fleet commercial card services and a third amendment to that agreement. Additionally, the committee will consider a draft ordinance to update shared‑mobility device trip fees paid to LADOT and related fee methodology.
- Issue and sell Proposition HHH General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026‑A (taxable) and add Section 5.82.34 to the Administrative Code
- Authorize subsidiary agreement with U.S. Bank National Association for fuel and fleet commercial card services
- Authorize Third Amendment to Agreement No. C-126137 with U.S. Bank for commercial card services
- Draft ordinance to amend Municipal Code to update Shared Mobility Device Trip Fees paid to LADOT
- Motion to have City Administrative Officer report on new financial policy options for contract spending exceeding council‑authorized amounts
The Budget and Finance Committee approved several reports and authorizations, most notably the City Attorney report and ordinance to issue and sell Proposition HHH General Obligation Bonds (Series 2026‑A). It also approved a motion to study a new financial policy for contract spending that exceeds council‑authorized amounts and authorized execution of subsidiary agreements with U.S. Bank for fuel and fleet commercial card services. The committee recessed to closed session on multiple pending lawsuits.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report (Item 25‑0600‑S129) – (5) Yes; (0) No
- Approved Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report (Item 25‑1375) – (5) Yes; (0) No
- Approved motion to study new contract‑spending policy (Item 25‑0964) – (5) Yes; (0) No
- Approved City Attorney report, ordinance and authorizing resolution for Proposition HHH bonds (Item 25‑1431) – (5) Yes; (0) No
- Approved Office of Finance report authorizing subsidiary agreement with U.S. Bank (Item 25‑1414) – (5) Yes; (0) No
- Approved Office of Finance report authorizing third amendment to U.S. Bank agreement (Item 25‑1415) – (5) Yes; (0) No
- Concurred with Housing and Homelessness Committee actions on items 25‑0874‑S2 and 22‑1545‑S37 – (5) Yes; (0) No (and 4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent)
- Approved recess to closed session on multiple lawsuits (Items 25‑1456 through 25‑1443) – each approved in open session
- Issuance and sale of Proposition HHH General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026-A (Taxable) (Social Bonds) — approved
- Subsidiary agreement with US Bank National Association for fuel and fleet commercial card services — approved
- Third Amendment to Agreement No. C-126137 with U.S. Bank for commercial card services — approved
- Amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to update the Shared Mobility Device Trip Fees paid to LADOT — continued
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will hear public comment and consider a motion directing the Chief Legislative Analyst, in consultation with the Port of Los Angeles, to prepare a framework for supporting air‑quality and environmental legislation at the port. It will also consider a motion directing the Los Angeles Fire Department, with the Emergency Management Department and other agencies, to report on the November 21, 2025 fire aboard the One Henry Hudson. Several Board of Airport Commissioners reports will be reviewed, covering lease amendments with United Air Lines and American Airlines, a contract with Siemens Industry for LAX building‑automation systems, and related CEQA exemptions.
- Motion (McOsker‑Jurado) to direct the Chief Legislative Analyst to report on a port air‑quality framework (Item 1)
- Motion (McOsker‑Lee) to direct LAFD and partner agencies to report on the One Henry Hudson fire (Item 2)
- BOAC report on Sixth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Terminal Facilities Lease with United Air Lines, Inc. (LAA‑3088) and CEQA categorical exemption (Item 3)
- BOAC report on Fifth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease with American Airlines, Inc. (LAA‑9037) and CEQA categorical exemption (Item 4)
- BOAC report on contract with Siemens Industry Inc. for service of building automation control systems at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (Item 8)
- Sixth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-3088 with United Airline
- Fifth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-9037 with American Airlines, Inc.
- First Amendment to Lease LAA-9202 with the University of Southern California (USC)
- Contract with Siemens Industry Inc. for service of the building automation control systems at LAXLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber to consider agenda items, approve minutes, and hear public testimony. The meeting will be broadcast live on Cable Channel 35 and online.
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
- Items Noticed for Consideration
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to confirm or file nuisance abatement liens for fifteen properties. Most motions passed with a 15‑0 vote; one item was postponed to a January 14, 2026 hearing. The lien amounts range from $690.00 to $3,856.44.
- Confirmed lien $998.84 for 725 West Manchester Ave (15-0)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 2810 East Wabash Ave (15-0)
- Received and filed lien $1,276.56 for 1330 West 187th Place (15-0)
- Postponed decision on lien $2,615.20 for 3107 South Dalton Ave to Jan 14, 2026 (14-0, 1 absent)
- Received and filed lien $1,276.56 for 5051 North Colfax Ave (15-0)
- Confirmed lien $3,026.74 for 22455 West Victory Blvd (15-0)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 2018 North Canyon Drive (15-0)
- Received and filed lien $1,276.56 for 16454 West Royal Hills Drive (15-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will consider establishing an honorary President Emeritus role and may take action on it. The meeting also includes presentations on neighborhood council roles, low‑income housing impacts, and a review of the 2025 Annual Report. Public comment will be limited to in‑person speakers.
- Discussion on establishing the honorary position of President Emeritus
- Presentation on Neighborhood Councils and the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles
- Presentation on Measure ULA and its impact on low‑income housing
- Overview and discussion of the 2025 Annual Report
Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will receive updates on the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement. Members will also consider motions requesting reports from LA28 representatives regarding a federal taskforce and local procurement statistics.
- Verbal update on the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement
- Motion to request a presentation on the new federal Olympics taskforce
- Motion to request a list of awarded contracts prior to the LA28 Community Business and Procurement Program release
- Motion to request quarterly statistics on local procurement and contracting
- Report on federal Olympics taskforce and implications for City planning — introduced
- Report on awarded contracts and local procurement statistics — introduced
Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee
The Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee will review reports on the proposed consolidation of the Departments of Aging, Community Investment for Families, Economic and Workforce Development, and Youth Development. The body will also discuss the feasibility of creating a standalone Economic Development Department.
- Proposed consolidation of the Departments of Aging, Community Investment for Families, Economic and Workforce Development, and Youth Development
- Feasibility study of a standalone Economic Development Department
The Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee considered agenda item 25-0600-S43, a joint report on consolidating the Departments of Aging, Community Investment for Families, Economic and Workforce Development, and Youth Development, and on the feasibility of a standalone Economic Development Department. The committee approved the recommendations as amended with a vote of Yes 2, No 1. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved consolidation recommendations as amended (Yes 2, No 1)
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will review two items requesting approval of California Department of Aging grant funds under the MIPPA program and authority to negotiate related agreements. It will also receive reports on a historic preservation contract, a contract amendment with the YMCA and other agencies, and acceptance of state safety program funds. Fiscal impact statements are attached to each item.
- Item 1 (25-1302): Approve MIPPA grant funds and negotiate agreements with the Center for Health Care Rights.
- Item 2 (25-0724): Approve additional grant funds and amend agreements for Older Americans Act services.
- Item 3 (24-0500-S3): Report on contract with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. for Section 106 Historic Preservation Services.
- Item 4 (23-0568-S1): Report on contract with Young Men’s Christian Association and amendments with Citibank, plus a Memorandum of Agreement for the OpportunityLA Program.
- Item 5 (25-1395): Accept funds for the Child Passenger Safety Program and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.
- Acceptance of MIPPA grant funds and approval of MI-2425-25 Budget
- Acceptance of additional CDA grant funds and approval of Area Plan Budget amendment
- Contract with YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Citibank amendment, and MOA with LA County/LAUSD for OpportunityLA Progr
- Acceptance of funds for Child Passenger Safety and Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Programs
- Staffing needs for Department on Disability and IT Agency for ADA compliance
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct roll call, approve the minutes, and address procedural rules for public comment, live broadcast, and item handling. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The Los Angeles City Council adopted a series of reports and instructed the City Administrative Officer to study various feasibility issues. It also approved an $8 million fund transfer to the Bureau of Engineering and authorized up to $5 million for AECOM to provide storm‑recovery services. All actions were approved unanimously (12‑0) with three members absent.
- Approved $8 M transfer to Bureau of Engineering and up to $5 M AECOM payment (12‑0)
- Instructed CAO, City Attorney and Bureau of Street Services to study feasibility of city departments selling goods they produce (12‑0)
- Instructed CAO, City Attorney and BSS to study feasibility of requiring proprietary departments to use city‑produced asphalt (12‑0)
- Instructed Bureau of Engineering and BSS to study materials for street‑cut resurfacing and feasibility of requiring non‑city entities to use city asphalt (12‑0)
- Adopted LADOT pedestrian‑safety report for Paseo Del Mar – filed for information (12‑0)
- Adopted LADOT Transit‑to‑Parks pilot report – filed for information (12‑0)
- Adopted Transportation Committee report on Residential Speed Hump program methodology – filed for information (12‑0)
- Adopted Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee report on consolidating 2026 primary and general elections (12‑0)
- Pedestrian improvements on Paseo Del Mar at Joan Milke Flores Park — approvedPaseo Del Mar at Joan Milke Flores Park
- Pilot Transit-to-Parks service connecting Metro B Line to Griffith Park northern amenities — approvedGriffith Park
- Update on methodology for the Residential Speed Hump Program — approved
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider calling a Primary Nominating Election on June 2, 2026, and a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026. The body will also discuss city positions on offshore drilling, autonomous vehicle regulations, and homelessness funding advocacy.
- Proposed consolidation of City of Los Angeles and LAUSD elections with State elections on June 2 and November 3, 2026
- Resolution on the City's position regarding oil and gas exploration and drilling in federal waters
- Motion to require disclosure of ex parte communications between Charter Reform Commissioners and elected officials
- Report on laws and regulations governing the use of autonomous vehicles
- Report on State and Federal advocacy for homelessness funding
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will review reports on Project Roomkey and the Homelessness Emergency Account. Members will consider contracts for home repairs and interim inspector general services, as well as the appointment of a new commission member.
- Proposed contract with Scope Environmental dba CBC Cleaning and Construction for the Urgent Repair Program
- Funding and lease for bridge housing/navigation center at 2316 Imperial Highway
- Amending loan documents for La Brea Franklin Apartments at 1801 North La Brea Avenue
- Appointment of Charles Stringer to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission
- Contract with Estolano Advisors for Interim Inspector General services for United to House LA
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a series of City Administrative Officer and Housing Department reports, contract amendments, and fund‑transfer motions. All approvals recorded a vote of four members in favor and one absent (Councilmember Raman). No new public comment was taken and no items were denied.
- Approved Mayor report appointing Charles Stringer (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on Project Roomkey investments (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved amendment of loan documents for La Brea Franklin Apartments to preserve affordable housing (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved Urgent Repair Program contract with Scope Environmental dba CBC Cleaning (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved transfer of funds to Weingart Center for a staff position in the A Bridge Home Riverside Ambassador Program (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved motion to amend LAHSA Homeless Shelter Services Agreement to extend term and add rental assistance (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved Bureau of Engineering report and motion for bridge housing/low‑barrier navigation center at 2316 Imperial Highway (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved motion requesting housing department reports on HUD prioritization alignment (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Raman)
- Second Amended and Restated Contract with Estolano Advisors for Interim Inspector General services — approved
- Proposed contract for the Urgent Repair Program with Scope Environmental dba CBC Cleaning and Construction — approved
- Amending subordinate loan and related loan documents for La Brea Franklin Apartments — approved1801 North La Brea Avenue
- Funding allocation, lease, change in service provider and continued use for bridge housing/low barrier navigation center — approved2316 Imperial Highway
Housing and Homelessness Committee - SPECIAL
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss a temporary loan from the Housing Impact Trust Fund and a lease for a city-owned lot. The meeting focuses on funding for homeless housing and the use of vacant city land.
- Proposed temporary loan up to $20 million from the Housing Impact Trust Fund for Proposition HHH projects
- Lease agreement with Hamburger Home, Inc. (dba Aviva Family and Children’s Services) for a vacant lot at 1901-1905 North Highland Avenue
The committee approved the Municipal Facilities Committee report on a lease agreement with Hamburger Home, Inc. dba Aviva Family and Children’s Services for the city‑owned lot at 1901‑1905 North Highland Avenue. It also approved a motion to authorize a temporary loan of up to $20 million from the Housing Impact Trust Fund for Proposition HHH projects. Both actions passed with four votes in favor and one member absent (Councilmember Raman).
- Approved Municipal Facilities Committee lease report (4 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Approved $20 million temporary loan from Housing Impact Trust Fund (4 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Lease agreement with Hamburger Home, Inc. dba Aviva Family and Children’s Services — approved1901-1905 North Highland Avenue
- Temporary loan from Housing Impact Trust Fund for Proposition HHH projects — approved$20.0M
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct its regular session, covering roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and multiple agenda item comments. Residents may submit written comments online and speak briefly on agenda and non‑agenda items. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending LAMC Section 105.03 to change location and zoning restrictions for existing medical marijuana dispensaries, finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA. The Council also approved a categorical exemption and dedication of an emergency‑access easement at 7001 West La Tuna Canyon Road and directed multiple bureaus to report on public right‑of‑way standards within 60 days. Additional unanimous actions included amending cannabis regulation sections 104.03/104.06 and supporting several state bills related to animal welfare, recovery housing, disaster‑related tenant protections, and community‑college housing.
- Adopted ordinance amending LAMC Section 105.03 for medical marijuana dispensaries (14‑0)
- Approved dedication of emergency‑access easement at 7001 West La Tuna Canyon Rd; authorized Board of Public Works to acquire (14‑0)
- Instructed bureaus to report on right‑of‑way infrastructure standards and resources within 60 days (14‑0)
- Adopted amendment to LAMC Sections 104.03 and 104.06 regulating commercial cannabis activity (14‑0)
- Approved request for City Attorney to revise LAMC for ADA compliance (14‑0)
- Filed resolution supporting AB 867 to prohibit non‑medical cat declawing (14‑0)
- Filed resolution supporting AB 255 to fund abstinence‑based recovery housing (14‑0)
- Filed resolution supporting SB 610 to clarify post‑disaster tenant/landlord obligations (14‑0)
- Dedication of an easement for emergency access at 7001 West La Tuna Canyon Road — approved7001 West La Tuna Canyon Road
- Amend LAMC Section 105.03 regarding location and zoning restrictions for Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries — approved
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will review several mayoral exemption reports for LAPD and other departments, a City Attorney report and ordinance to amend LA Administrative Code Section 4.307 by repealing the “Non‑Kaiser Full‑Network HMO Option,” a Personnel Department report to extend term lengths for the Board of Deferred Compensation Administration, and a staffing plan report for the Housing Department’s Bureau of Homelessness Oversight. Most items have no fiscal impact, except the term‑length change which does. Public comment will be accepted in person only.
- Exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) for the Los Angeles Police Department (Item 1)
- Exemption of one Chief Information Officer (Class Code 9374) for the Los Angeles Police Department (Item 2)
- City Attorney report and ordinance to repeal LA Administrative Code §4.307(d) “Non‑Kaiser Full‑Network HMO Option” (Item 6)
- Personnel Department report to increase Board of Deferred Compensation Administration member terms from three to five years (Item 7)
- Motion to study a legal framework authorizing Council Aide positions to issue administrative citations for illegal dumping (Item 11)
The Personnel and Hiring Committee voted unanimously to approve eight agenda items. Approvals included exemptions from civil service for several Los Angeles Police Department positions, a fire department manager, a housing department manager, an ordinance repeal, a term‑length increase for a compensation board, and a motion to allow council aides to issue dumping citations. All approvals recorded a Yes vote from all three members.
- Approved exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) for LAPD (25-1343)
- Approved exemption of one Chief Information Officer (Class Code 9374) for LAPD (25-1320)
- Approved exemption of one Police Administrator II (Class Code 9196) for LAPD (25-1318)
- Approved exemption of one Public Safety Employee Relations Manager (Class Code 1721) for LAFD (25-1323)
- Approved re‑exemption of one Assistant General Manager (Class Code 9271) for LA Housing Dept (25-1404)
- Approved ordinance repealing LA Administrative Code §4.307(d) “Non‑Kaiser Full‑Network HMO Option” (25-0830)
- Approved revision to increase Board of Deferred Compensation Administration member terms from 3 to 5 years (25-1298)
- Approved motion to study a legal framework for council aides to issue administrative citations for illegal dumping (25-1304)
- Hiring status in connection with the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project — continued
Budget and Finance Committee
The Committee will discuss various grant acceptances for animal services, public safety, and youth programs. The body is also reviewing homelessness funding reports and potential tax exemptions for properties destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
- Acceptance of $1,100,000 in in-kind consultancy services for homelessness response oversight
- Proposed Measure ULA tax exemption for residential properties destroyed in the Palisades Fire
- Acceptance of grants for cat portals at six animal care centers and canine enrichment services
- Review of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Homelessness Funding Report
- Funding for AECOM contract for project management following the January 2025 Wind and Fire Storm
The Budget and Finance Committee concurred with prior committee actions on 15 grant and funding reports, voting unanimously to approve each. It also approved the City Attorney report on outside‑counsel contracts and two related motions, again with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. All approvals were recorded as unanimous.
- Concurred with Transportation Committee on Transportation Grant Fund Report (5‑0)
- Concurred with Housing & Homelessness Committee on Second Homelessness Funding Report (5‑0)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee on California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant (5‑0)
- Concurred with Arts, Parks, Libraries & Community Enrichment Committee on Animal Services cat‑portal grant (5‑0)
- Concurred with Arts, Parks, Libraries & Community Enrichment Committee on Dodgers Dreamteam Program grant (5‑0)
- Approved City Attorney report on outside‑counsel contracts (5‑0)
- Concurred with Ad Hoc Committee on AECOM engineering services contract (5‑0)
- Approved Motion (Rodriguez–Lee) requesting City Attorney report on outside‑counsel matters (5‑0)
- Acceptance of UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program grant to install cat portals — approvedall six animal care centers
- Contract renewal and continued funding application for California State Preschool Program — approved
- Acceptance of 2025 Dodgers Dreamteam Program Grant and in-kind contributions — approved
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will discuss an ordinance to set maximum indoor temperature thresholds for rental units. The body will also review several water and power agreements and recycling program changes.
- Proposed ordinance establishing maximum indoor temperature thresholds for rental housing units
- Report on terminating the Removing Barriers to Recycling (RBR) Program component of RecycLA contracts
- Agreement with Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association for recycled water service at 6300 Forest Lawn Drive
- Amendment to an agreement with Workday, Inc. for Enterprise Resource Planning software
- Amendment to an agreement with Webcor | Obayashi | Lyles for the Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Storage Replacement Project
- Termination of the Removing Barriers to Recycling (RBR) Program component of the RecycLA solid resources franchise hauli
- Ordinance establishing a maximum indoor temperature threshold for rental housing units in the City
- Agreement with the Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association regarding Recycled Water Service6300 Forest Lawn Drive
- First Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement No. WR-24-1000 with the Bureau of Sanitation for construction of the Groundwa
- City's readiness to implement the organics collection and processing requirements outlined in the RecycLA 2.0 Request fo
- Sixth Amendment to an Agreement with Webcor | Obayashi | Lyles, a Joint Venture, for Phase 4 of the Silver Lake Reservoi
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will discuss several reports and motions, including a CRA/LA bond allocation, a motion to reallocate excess bond proceeds for bikeway funding, and a motion directing a study on grocery‑store discount practices. The key item is a motion to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance requiring grocery stores that offer digital‑only discounts to also provide identical physical coupons. The committee will also hear reports on a cashless‑retail ban framework, wage‑theft enforcement changes, and a definition of “ghost kitchens.”
- 25-0893 Motion (Hutt, Price‑Soto‑Martínez) to study grocery transparency laws and draft an ordinance requiring physical coupons for digital‑only discounts
- 14-1174-S94 CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report on allocating excess non‑housing bond proceeds to the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding Signage Project
- 14-1174‑S114 Motion (Nazarian‑Blumenfield) to reduce bond proceeds for the Elmer Ave Project and increase funding for the Chandler Bikeway Development Project
- 23‑0846 Chief Legislative Analyst report on a proposed cashless retail ban framework
- 23‑0932 Chief Legislative Analyst report requesting amendments to the Wage Standards Ordinance to improve wage‑theft enforcement
- Appropriating CRA/LA Bond Proceeds to Downtown San Pedro Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage ProjectDowntown San Pedro
- Amend Council Action for North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area fundingNorth Hollywood
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for Chinatown BIDChinatown
- Definition of 'Ghost kitchens' and potential land use controls
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct a roll call, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and consider commendatory resolutions, introductions, and presentations. The meeting also includes a Multiple Agenda Item Comment period and public testimony on non‑agenda items within the Council's jurisdiction.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
The City Council approved the Los Angeles Fire Department’s FY 2024‑25 Annual Cost of Special Services Fee Adjustments as recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Council found the Warner Center 2035 mixed‑use project at 6464 North Canoga Avenue to be within the scope of the program’s Environmental Impact Report, adopting the finding unanimously. Ordinance No. 187603, renewing the police equipment reporting requirement, was adopted after reconsideration. The fee‑waiver amendment for wildfire‑damaged rebuilding was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
- Approved LAFD FY 2024‑25 Special Services Fee Adjustments (no vote tally shown)
- Found Warner Center 2035 project within scope of program EIR (15‑0)
- Adopted multiple motions referring Warner Center project to Planning and Land Use Management and Housing & Homelessness committees (15‑0 each)
- Renewed Ordinance No. 187603 (police equipment report) after reconsideration (9‑3)
- Referred fee‑waiver amendment (Section 98.0419.1) to Budget and Finance Committee (15‑0)
- Adopted item to continue closed‑session discussion on Oceans 11 RV Park case to Dec 3 (unanimous)
- Approved to note and file Board of Police Commissioners Report on CAAB 481 equipment (no vote tally shown)
- Adopted item to refer Amending Motion 23D (Park‑Nazarian) to Budget and Finance Committee (15‑0)
- Proposed Recreational Vehicle Park at 23416 and 23514 South President Avenue — continued23416 and 23514 South President Avenue
- Warner Center 2035 Program EIR - Mixed-use development project — deferred6464 North Canoga Avenue
- Ordinance to waive plan check and permit fees for structures damaged in January 2025 Wildfires — deferred$278.4M
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review the appointment of a Cannabis Regulation Commission member and a construction projects report. The body will also discuss a non-profit lease, the sale of city property, and required changes to city procedures to comply with Senate Bill 707.
- Appointment of Adam Bierman to the Cannabis Regulation Commission
- Proposed non-profit lease with Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. at 1010 Douglas Street
- Sale of City interest in property north of Nordyke Street at the end of Avenue 56
- Review of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Constructions Projects Report
- Discussion of city procedure changes required by Senate Bill 707 regarding the Brown Act
The Government Operations Committee approved the appointment of Adam Bierman to the Cannabis Regulation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. It approved the City Administrative Officer’s FY 2025‑26 third construction projects report. The committee approved, as amended, a non‑profit lease with the Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. for the city‑owned property at 1010 Douglas Street. It also approved the sale of the city’s interest in the property north of Nordyke Street at the end of Avenue 56 (APN 5480‑031‑901) and adopted a motion on Senate Bill 707’s impact on city procedures and Brown Act compliance.
- Approved Adam Bierman appointment to Cannabis Regulation Commission (Yes 3‑2)
- Approved FY 2025‑26 third construction projects report (Yes 3‑3)
- Approved as amended lease with Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. at 1010 Douglas St (Yes 3‑3)
- Approved sale of city interest in property north of Nordyke St, end of Ave 56 (APN 5480‑031‑901) (Yes 3‑4)
- Approved motion on Senate Bill 707 impacts and Brown Act compliance (Yes 3)
- Non-profit lease agreement with the Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. — approved1010 Douglas Street, Los Angeles CA, 90026
- Sale of the City's interest in property north of Nordyke Street — approvednorth of Nordyke Street at the end of Avenue 56 (APN 5480-03
Budget and Finance Advisory Committee
The Budget and Finance Advisory Committee will meet on November 24, 2025. Members will hear a city budget overview, discuss the committee’s work plan and focus areas, and vote to elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair. The agenda also includes welcome remarks, public comment procedures, and planning for future meetings.
- Welcome and introductions
- Vote to elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair for the BFAC
- Staff presentation of a budget overview
- Discussion of committee work plan, goals, and focus areas
- Identify next steps, meeting frequency, and upcoming BFAC dates
The Budget and Finance Advisory Committee voted unanimously to elect Ron S. Galperin as Chair and Jessica Lall as Vice‑Chair. The Committee also agreed to meet monthly and set the next meetings for Jan 12 2026 and Feb 6 2025. No other formal actions were taken.
- Elected Ron S. Galperin as Committee Chair (5 Yes, 0 No)
- Elected Jessica Lall as Committee Vice‑Chair (5 Yes, 0 No)
- Adopted monthly meeting schedule; confirmed meetings for Jan 12 2026 and Feb 6 2025
Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery will discuss funding for engineering services following the January 2025 storms. The body will also review fire warning protocols and the feasibility of tax exemptions for residents affected by the Palisades Fire.
- Bureau of Engineering funding for AECOM contract for project management and consulting following the 2025 January Wind and Fire Storm
- Emergency Management Department report on Red Flag Warning Declaration protocols
- Feasibility report on one-time Measure ULA tax exemptions for residential properties destroyed in the Palisades Fire
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery approved the City Administrative Officer report on the AECOM engineering contract (3 Yes, 2 Absent: Nazarian, McOsker). It also approved a motion directing the City Attorney to study the mayor’s request to give the Finance Director authority to grant a one‑time Measure ULA tax exemption to Pacific Palisades fire victims (3 Yes, 2 Absent: Nazarian, McOsker). The Emergency Management Department report on Red Flag Warning Declarations was continued to a later date with no decision made.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on AECOM contract (3 Yes, 2 Absent: Nazarian, McOsker)
- Approved Motion (Park–Harris-Dawson) to request City Attorney report on mayor's tax‑exemption request (3 Yes, 2 Absent: Nazarian, McOsker)
- Emergency Management Department report on Red Flag Warning Declarations continued to date to be determined (no vote)
- AECOM contract for engineering support following 2025 January Wind and Fire Storm — approved
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider a 36‑month extension of its contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for environmental consulting services, capped at $2,396,610. It will also review several categorical exemptions from CEQA for historic‑cultural monuments, a motion to amend the coastal development permit ordinance for ministerial ADU review, and a motion to explore a self‑certification program for outdoor‑dining permits. Additional items include a report on a comprehensive fee update and draft ordinances for an affordable‑housing streamlining program.
- Contract extension with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to September 2, 2027, not‑to‑exceed $2,396,610 (Item 3).
- Motion to amend Chapter 1A, Section 13B.9.1 of the Municipal Code for ministerial review of coastal‑zone accessory dwelling units (Item 4).
- Motion directing departments to report options for a self‑certification program to streamline outdoor‑dining permits within 60 days (Item 5).
- Report and recommendations on a comprehensive City Planning fee update (Item 11).
- Draft ordinances and findings to establish an Affordable Housing Streamlining Program for 100 % affordable projects (Item 13).
- Inclusion of Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments11064 – 11084 North Norris Avenue
- Inclusion of Hardin House in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments10224 - 10226 North Marcus Avenue
- Contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for environmental consulting services$2.4M
- Amend LAMC Chapter 1A, Section 13B.9.1 (Coastal Development Permit)
- Self-certification program for outdoor dining and other improvements
- Report relative to truck gardening on-site sales
- Recommendations to preserve culturally significant assets in Athens on the Hill
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct roll call, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and consider commendatory resolutions. It will also feature introductions and presentations, a multiple agenda item comment period, and public testimony on non‑agenda items within the Council's jurisdiction. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The council continued the hearing on a $1,276.56 lien for 6080 West Alcott Street. It instructed city departments to report on menopause accommodations, public‑right‑of‑way permitting for events, and street‑light sensor integration. The mayor’s appointment of Jamie Moore as fire chief was approved. The Destination Crenshaw agreement was authorized, increasing project funding to $73,814,876 and extending its contract date.
- Continued hearing on 6080 West Alcott Street lien (Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 4)
- Instructed Personnel Dept. to report on menopause accommodations (Ayes 12, Nays 0, Absent 3)
- Instructed Bureaus of Street Services, Engineering, and Transportation to report on event permitting (Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 4)
- Instructed Bureau of Street Lighting to report on embedding sensors (Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 4)
- Approved mayor’s appointment of Jamie Moore as Fire Chief (Ayes 12, Nays 0, Absent 3)
- Authorized Destination Crenshaw agreements, raising funding to $73,814,876 and extending contract to Jan 1 2027 (Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 4)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 6080 West Alcott Street — continued6080 West Alcott Street · $1,277
- Destination Crenshaw Outdoor Museum Project Agreement$73.8M
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive reports on staffing plans, the RV-to-Home program model, Handy Worker Program contracts, and the Homelessness Emergency Account status. It will consider lease agreements for A Bridge Home sites at 310 North Main Street in District 14 and 826‑828 Eubank Avenue in District 15. The committee will also consider motions requesting reports on cost recovery programs and rent‑adjustment guidelines.
- Lease agreement with Hope the Mission to operate the A Bridge Home site at 310 North Main Street (CD 14)
- Lease agreement with Holliday’s Helping Hands to operate the A Bridge Home site at 826‑828 Eubank Avenue (CD 15)
- Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 31st Status Report (as of August 31, 2025)
- Request for Proposal released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the RV‑to‑Home Program model
- Agreements between the Los Angeles Housing Department and contractors to operate the Handy Worker Program
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several reports and motions. It noted and filed the LAHD staffing plan report and approved reports on the RV-to-Home program, Handy Worker Program, and Homelessness Emergency Account. It also approved lease agreements for A Bridge Home sites at 310 North Main Street (District 14) and 826‑828 Eubank Avenue (District 15), and approved motions requesting reports on cost‑recovery program administration and on rent‑adjustment guidelines. All approvals recorded a vote of four Yes and one absent (Councilmember McOsker).
- Noted and filed LAHD staffing plan report (25-0207-S1) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on RV‑to‑Home program (22-1313) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on Handy Worker Program (25-1296) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Noted and filed Homelessness Emergency Account status report (22-1545-S36) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved lease agreement with Hope the Mission for A Bridge Home at 310 North Main Street, CD 14 (23-1022‑S22) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved lease agreement with Holliday’s Helping Hands for A Bridge Home at 826‑828 Eubank Avenue, CD 15 (23-1022‑S23) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved motion (Blumenfield‑Raman) to request LAHD report on improving Cost Recovery Programs (25-1313) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved motion (Raman, McOsker‑Harris‑Dawson) to request LAHD report on fair‑return petitions and to work with the Rent Adjustment Commission on guideline updates (25-1314) – Approved (4 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Request for Proposal for Homeless Services Authority RV-to-Home Program model — approved
- Agreements between LAHD and multiple contractors for Handy Worker Program — approved
- Lease agreement with Hope the Mission for A Bridge Home site — approved310 North Main Street
- Lease agreement with Holliday’s Helping Hands for A Bridge Home site — approved826-828 Eubank Avenue
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will hear a series of motions and reports, including a designation of an intersection as Bruce Saito Square, updates on the city’s capital planning, and several transportation and environmental impact items. Items include a tree replacement strategy, a collaboration with ShadeLA, and motions on street vacations and greenway expansion. The committee will also receive a verbal update from the Mayor’s Office on the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Motion 25-1139 to designate the intersection of North Spring Street and West Ann Street as “Bruce Saito Square.”
- Motion 25-1143 (Price–Hernandez, Nazarian) on a citywide tree replacement strategy.
- Motion 25-0962 (Nazarian–Padilla) on collaboration with ShadeLA for shade expansion and tree‑planting tracking.
- Motion 24-0806‑S1 (Price‑Hutt) to expand the South Los Angeles Greenway to include Avalon Blvd and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Environmental Impact Reports for the vacation of Century Boulevard (24-0876) and 96th Street (24-1499).
- G-Line Bus Rapid Transit Improvements Project
- Revocable Permit for permanent improvements at Moss AvenueMoss Avenue from Fletcher Drive to its southeasterly terminu
- Expansion of the South Los Angeles GreenwayAvalon Boulevard, from Jefferson Boulevard to Slauson Avenue
- Vacation of Century Boulevard and portion of Sepulveda BoulevardCentury Boulevard from Sepulveda Boulevard to its westerly t
- Vacation of 96th Street and portion of ramp96th Street from Sepulveda Boulevard to its westerly terminu
- Vacation of an alley west of Broadwayalley west of Broadway between 87th Street and 88th Street
- Acceptance of smartpole equipment, software, and services for Cisco's Country Digitization Project
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review the appointment of Jaime Moore as Fire Chief. The body will also discuss grants for law enforcement and emergency management, as well as motions regarding police equipment and RV removal.
- Appointment of Jaime Moore as Fire Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department
- Motion to increase the value threshold for removing abandoned RVs from $500 to $4,000
- Proposed ordinance to limit LAPD deployment of military equipment
- Evaluation of the Vision Zero Program and revised Safety Plan
- Acceptance of grants for Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement and Real Estate Fraud Prosecution
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
The council granted a public‑convenience determination and issued a liquor license for Island Pacific Supermarket in Granada Hills. It approved the City Attorney’s preparation of Ordinance No. 187,106 to reinstate a sidewalk‑repair provision and confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to the Library Commission. The council also adopted a $5 million amendment to Los Angeles World Airports’ contract with Swinerton Builders for the LAX Landside Access Modernization project and approved a Harbor Department permit that raises the fixed annual rent by $17,151.75.
- Approved liquor license determination for Island Pacific Supermarket (15-0)
- Approved request for City Attorney to reinstate Ordinance No. 187,106 (14-0)
- Approved appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to Library Commission (14-0)
- Approved LAWA Resolution No. 28221 third amendment reallocating $5,000,000 to contract authority (14-0)
- Approved Harbor Department Resolution No. 25-10590 and Permit No. 968, increasing annual rent by $17,151.75 (14-0)
- Third Amendment to Swinerton Builders contract for Landside Access Modernization Program — approvedLos Angeles International Airport · $239.1M
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review reports on transit services, pedestrian improvements, and vehicle weight restrictions. The body is also considering new curb management programs and updates to the Residential Speed Hump Program.
- Ordinance to restrict vehicles over 6,000 pounds on Del Amo Boulevard between South Western Avenue and Denker Avenue
- Pilot Transit-to-Parks bus service connecting Metro B Line (Red) to Griffith Park
- Implementation of Assembly Bill 630 to increase the value threshold for removing abandoned RVs to $4,000
- Proposed Sixth Amendment to Contract C-128057 with AAMCOM, LLC for Cityride Paratransit and Transit Technology
- Establishment of 2024-25 private ambulance service rates
The Transportation Committee approved an ordinance restricting vehicles over 6,000 pounds on Del Amo Boulevard. It also approved a Smart Loading Zone program, a traffic‑control and storm‑prep motion, and a speed‑hump installation plan. Several reports and a grant‑fund request were approved, and a motion to raise the abandoned‑RV removal threshold was submitted without recommendation.
- Approved ordinance restricting vehicles >6,000 lb on Del Amo Blvd (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Approved Smart Loading Zone motion (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Approved traffic‑control and storm‑preparation motion (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Approved speed‑hump installation motion for ten street segments (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Approved Bureaus of Engineering, Street Services, and Contract Administration report (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Approved Transportation Grant Fund FY 2025‑26 report (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Approved Sixth Amendment to Contract C‑128057 for Cityride Paratransit program (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Submitted without recommendation motion to raise RV removal threshold to $4,000 (2 Yes, 1 No, 2 Absent)
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Active Transportation Cycle 1 awarded projects — approved
- pedestrian improvements on Paseo Del Mar at Joan Milke Flores Park — received and filed
- amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to restrict vehicle weight on Del Amo Boulevard — approvedDel Amo Boulevard, between South Western Avenue and Denker A
- 2025-26 Second Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report — approved
- Sixth Amendment to Contract C-128057 with AAMCOM, LLC for operation and management of the Cityride Paratransit Program a — approved
- list of ten eligible street segments for speed hump installation and funding sources — approved
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will consider three presentations: emergency planning and community partnerships by Eric A. Morgan of the Emergency Management Department; African American infant and maternal mortality prevention initiatives by Adjoa Jones of the County Public Health Department; and the impact of Measure ULA on low‑income housing by Joseph Donlin of United to House Los Angeles. The agenda also includes items for future discussion and a public comment period.
- Presentation by Eric A. Morgan, Emergency Management Coordinator, on emergency planning and community partnerships
- Presentation by Adjoa Jones, Birth Equity Unit Chief, on African American infant/maternal mortality prevention
- Presentation by Joseph Donlin, Director of United to House Los Angeles, on Measure ULA housing impact
- Items for Future Discussion
- Public Comment
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability /Joint Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The committee will review a proposal to consolidate the Department of Aging, Community Investment for Families Department, Economic and Workforce Development Department, and Youth Development Department. Other items include funding for RepresentLA and local infrastructure projects.
- Proposed consolidation of the Department of Aging, Community Investment for Families, Economic and Workforce Development, and Youth Development departments
- Proposed increase of RepresentLA funding by one million dollars
- Transfer of funds for street lights in the North Hollywood-Morella Street Lighting District
- Contract with Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. for improvements at Augustus Hawkins Nature Park
- Increasing RepresentLA funding$1.0M
- Transfer of funds for construction of street lights in the North Hollywood-Morella Street Lighting DistrictNorth Hollywood-Morella Street Lighting District
- Contract with Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. to implement improvements at Augustus Hawkins Nature ParkAugustus Hawkins Nature Park
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
The council concurred with the Board of Airport Commissioners' CEQA exemption determination and approved BOAC Resolution No. 28140, authorizing a second amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. DA-4914 between LAWA and Signature Flight Support. The amendment extends the agreement term to 15 years and maintains $480,000 in annual fees. The council also authorized the LAWA CEO to execute the amendment and requested a report on immigration‑enforcement protections.
- Concurred with BOAC CEQA exemption determination (10‑0)
- Approved BOAC Resolution No. 28140 authorizing second amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. DA-4914 (10‑0)
- Authorized LAWA CEO (or designee) to execute the amendment (10‑0)
- Requested LAWA and City Attorney to report on immigration‑enforcement protections (10‑0)
- Noted and filed LAwell Program Employee Benefits Trust Fund review (10‑0)
- Noted and filed Bureau of Sanitation report on sewer line rupture at 2700 South Cresa Place (10‑0)
- Noted and filed LADOT transit vehicle advertising report (10‑0)
- Continued consideration of motion on Manitou Vistas property to November 12 (10‑0)
- Sale, change of ownership, and execution of new or amended loan agreements for Manitou Vistals I and II — continued3420 Manitou Avenue and 3414 Manitou Avenue
- Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. DA-4914 with Signature Flight Support LLC — approvedVan Nuys Airport · $480,000
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to establish the City's official stance on several state legislative proposals, including cannabis tax delays, landlord-tenant disaster rules, and housing regulations. The body will also consider a motion to update the Los Angeles Municipal Code for web and mobile accessibility.
- Resolution on delaying cannabis excise tax increase (AB 564)
- Motion to amend municipal code for ADA web and mobile accessibility
- Resolution on landlord-tenant post-disaster remediation (SB 610)
- Resolution on funding abstinence-based recovery housing (AB 255)
- Resolution on banning declawing of cats (AB 867)
- City position on SB 610 regarding landlord/tenant obligations and mobile home regulation
- City position on AB 255 regarding recovery housing and homelessness options
- City position on AB 648 regarding zoning exemptions for university housing projects
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will hear City Attorney reports and consider two ordinances. The first proposes amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 105.03 to set location and zoning restrictions for existing medical marijuana dispensaries. The second proposes amending Sections 104.03 and 104.06 to regulate commercial cannabis activity. Neither item has a fiscal impact; a community impact statement was submitted for the first item, and the Studio City Neighborhood Council opposes it.
- Ordinance amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 105.03 for existing medical marijuana dispensaries (location and zoning restrictions)
- Community Impact Statement submitted for item 1
- Opposition from Studio City Neighborhood Council on item 1
- Ordinance amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 104.03 and 104.06 to regulate commercial cannabis activity
- No fiscal impact for either ordinance
- Amending LAMC Section 105.03 regarding location and zoning restrictions for Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
- Amending LAMC Sections 104.03 and 104.06 to regulate Commercial Cannabis Activity
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will discuss reports on citywide layoff management and the implementation of Workday. The body will also consider motions regarding accommodations for employees experiencing menopause and hiring for the Los Angeles Convention Center project.
- Follow-up reports on Citywide Layoff Management (Item 25-0660)
- Implementation of Workday (Item 24-1043)
- Accommodations for City employees experiencing menopause (Item 25-1220)
- Hiring status for the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project (Item 15-1207-S5)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will take public comment and consider a series of administrative reports, motions, and agreements. Items include reappointing a citizen oversight member, legal representation contracts, consultant services, and several homelessness funding reports. The committee will also adopt a tax‑equity resolution and issue a supplemental tax‑exempt bond of up to $1,579,936 for the Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project at 1623 West Manchester Avenue. Additional items cover loan extensions, rent‑stabilization code amendments, a Tiny Home Village lease revision, and ownership changes for the Manitou Vistas properties.
- Issue supplemental tax‑exempt multifamily conduit revenue bond up to $1,579,936 for Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project, 1623 West Manchester Avenue (CD 8)
- Extend loan agreement term for El Dorado Family Apartments, 12129 El Dorado Avenue (Council District 7)
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code methodology for annual allowable rent increase under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance
- Revise lease agreement with GMA‑Sierra Vista, LLC for interim housing operations of a Tiny Home Village at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue (Council District 13)
- Approve sale, change of ownership, and new loan agreements for Manitou Vistas I (3420 Manitou Avenue) and Manitou Vistas II (3414 Manitou Avenue) in Council District 14
The committee approved a supplemental tax‑exempt multifamily conduit revenue bond of up to $1,579,936 for the Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project. It also approved the reappointment of Erich Minoru to the Proposition HHH Citizen Oversight Committee and several City Administrative Officer reports covering legal services, accessibility consulting, and homelessness funding. Additional approvals included extending the loan for El Dorado Family Apartments and authorizing motions on homeless‑housing program analysis and Manitou Vistas loan agreements.
- Approved $1,579,936 bond for Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project (5) Yes
- Approved reappointment of Erich Minoru to Proposition HHH Citizen Oversight Committee (5) Yes
- Approved City Administrative Officer report for agreement with Inner City Law Center (5) Yes
- Approved City Administrative Officer report for Neutral Accessibility Consultant Services contract (5) Yes
- Approved City Administrative Officer report for Homelessness Emergency Account status (5) Yes
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report extending loan for El Dorado Family Apartments (5) Yes
- Approved Motion (Rodriguez–Yaroslavsky) for overview of Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program funding (5) Yes
- Approved Motion (Jurado–Raman) for sale and loan agreements for Manitou Vistas I & II (5) Yes
- Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project bond issuance — approved1623 West Manchester Avenue · $1.6M
- El Dorado Family Apartments loan agreement extension — approved12129 El Dorado Avenue
- Rent Stabilization Ordinance rent increase methodology amendment — approved
- Tiny Home Village interim housing lease agreement5301 Sierra Vista Avenue
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this session.
The Council denied the protest on the Thatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard lighting district and adopted the ordinance that levies the assessments and orders maintenance. It approved relocating both the Olympic and Paralympic Closing Ceremonies to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The body also reappointed three members to the Native American Indian Commission, authorized a $350,000 amendment to an animal‑services contract, and approved a $400,000 appropriation from Recreation and Parks to the ITA. Finally, it granted a categorical exemption for a Head Start preschool at Valley Plaza Park and directed Animal Services to report on access rules for elected officials.
- Denied protest and confirmed assessments for Thatcher Ave/Washington Blvd lighting district (12-0)
- Adopted ordinance levying assessments and ordering maintenance for that lighting district (12-0)
- Approved relocation of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Closing Ceremonies to the Coliseum (12-0)
- Reappointed Chrissie Castro, Andrea Garcia, and Vivian Garcia to the Native American Indian Commission (12-0)
- Authorized second amendment to Contract No. 143847 for animal services spay/neuter clinic up to $350,000 (12-0)
- Approved $400,000 appropriation from Recreation and Parks to the ITA for FY 2025‑26 communication services (12-0)
- Granted categorical exemption and approved agreement for Volunteers of America Head Start preschool at 12331 Vanowen St, Valley Plaza Park (12-0)
- Directed the Department of Animal Services to report on rules for elected officials’ access to department facilities (12-0)
- Improvement and maintenance of the Thatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard Street Lighting District — continuedThatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard
- Second Amendment to Contract No. 143847 with ASPCA for spay/neuter servicesChesterfield Square Animal Services Center · $350,000
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will hear a Department of Water and Power report on the Scattergood Generating Station Units 1 and 2 green hydrogen‑ready modernization project. It will also consider a Department of Transportation report on a local air‑quality program that involves the Los Feliz, North Westwood, and Wilmington Neighborhood Councils. Finally, the City Attorney will report on S&W Atlas Iron & Metal Co., Inc.’s legal requirement to upgrade its stormwater treatment system. No fiscal impacts are noted for any of the items.
- 22-0932 – DWP report on Scattergood Generating Station Units 1 & 2 green hydrogen‑ready modernization (no fiscal impact, no community impact statement).
- 25-0141 – DOT report on implementing a local air‑quality program (referred to this committee; community impact statement submitted by three neighborhood councils).
- 24-1170 – City Attorney report on S&W Atlas Iron & Metal’s required stormwater treatment system upgrade (no fiscal impact, no community impact statement).
- Scattergood Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Green Hydrogen-Ready Modernization ProjectScattergood Generating Station Units 1 and 2
- S&W Atlas Iron & Metal Co., Inc. stormwater treatment system upgrade status
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and a period for multiple agenda item comments and public testimony.
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
- Items Noticed for Future Consideration
The council approved a liquor license for DR G. at 11302 West Santa Monica Boulevard and adopted resolutions accepting and rejecting portions of a future street easement on West Santa Monica Boulevard. It also approved amendments to the DWP Open Access Transmission Tariff and directed agencies to study solar and storage options for LAPD properties. Finally, the council allocated $2,100,000 from Opioid Settlement Funds for a citywide opioid remediation program.
- Approved liquor license for DR G., 11302 West Santa Monica Blvd (14-0-1)
- Continued hearing on Island Pacific Supermarket liquor license application (12-0-3)
- Adopted acceptance of portion of future street as public street on West Santa Monica Blvd (14-0-1)
- Adopted rejection of portion of future street as public street on West Santa Monica Blvd (14-0-1)
- Approved DWP OATT amendments and related ordinance (11-0-4)
- Directed BOE and DWP to study solar/storage for LAPD properties (11-0-4)
- Allocated $2,100,000 Opioid Settlement Funds for opioid remediation program (11-0-4)
- Approved draft RFP for community‑based opioid remediation services (11-0-4)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at DR G. — approved11302 West Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Island Pacific S — continued11130 A Balboa Boulevard, Granada Hills, California 91344
- Rejection and Acceptance of Future Street Easement as Public Street — approved4539-4545 West Santa Monica Boulevard
- DWP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Amendments — introduced
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss five agenda items, including a motion to declare the City‑owned property at 8507 South Broadway as “Exempt Surplus Land” under the California Surplus Land Act. Other items include revising the lease with El Nido Family Centers at 11243 Glenoaks Boulevard, a security‑infrastructure motion for City facilities, a City Attorney report on cease‑and‑desist letters to tobacco retailers selling mislabeled hemp products, and a proposed nonprofit lease for nursery use at 401 North Avenue 19, south of the Lincoln Heights Jail. The committee will also take limited in‑person public comment on these items.
- Motion (Price–Park) to declare 8507 South Broadway exempt surplus land (Item 25-0923).
- Motion (Rodriguez–Soto‑Martinez) to revise the lease with El Nido Family Centers at 11243 Glenoaks Boulevard (Item 25-1274).
- Motion (Jurado–McOsker–Hernandez) on security infrastructure for City facilities (Item 25-0640).
- City Attorney report on cease‑and‑desist letters to tobacco retailer permit holders selling mislabeled hemp products (Item 25-0139).
- Motion (Hernandez–Jurado–Harris‑Dawson) for a nonprofit lease with North East Trees at 401 North Avenue 19 for nursery operations (Item 25-1231).
- Revising the City's current lease with El Nido Family Centers11243 Glenoaks Boulevard
- Declaring City-owned property as Exempt Surplus Land8507 South Broadway
- Proposed nonprofit lease with North East Trees for nursery operations401 North Avenue 19
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss the first financial status report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and the second construction projects report. The body is also considering a cannabis business tax relief program and various grant applications.
- First Financial Status Report (FSR) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Proposal to establish a Cannabis Business Tax Relief Program
- Three-year fiduciary service contracts with Groom Law Group, Kutak Rock LLP, and Nossaman LLP
- Application for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Program
- Transfer of funds to the LAPD’s Interim Homeless Housing Site Overtime Fund
The Budget and Finance Committee approved the City Administrative Officer’s First Financial Status Report for FY 2025‑26. It concurred with Transportation, Government Operations, and Civil Rights committees on related reports. It approved a motion allowing city departments to sell goods they produce and a Cannabis Business Tax Relief Program. It also approved three‑year fiduciary service contracts with Groom Law Group, Kutak Rock LLP, and Nossaman LLP.
- Approved City Administrative Officer First Financial Status Report (5‑0)
- Concurred with Transportation Committee approval of Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant (5‑0)
- Concurred with Government Operations Committee approval of Second Construction Projects Report (5‑0)
- Concurred with Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee approval of CALIF grant for Aging and Disability Resource Connection Program (5‑0)
- Approved transfer of funds to LAPD Interim Homeless Housing Site Overtime Fund (4‑1; Hernandez voted No)
- Approved motion allowing city departments and bureaus to sell goods they produce (5‑0)
- Approved motion establishing Cannabis Business Tax Relief Program (5‑0)
- Approved City Attorney report for three‑year contracts with Groom Law Group, Kutak Rock LLP, and Nossaman LLP (5‑0)
- Contracts with Groom Law Group, Kutak Rock LLP, and Nossaman LLP for fiduciary services — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting on Oct 31, 2025 will open with roll call, approve the minutes, and consider commendatory resolutions. Council members will hear multiple agenda item comments and public testimony on non‑agenda items. The agenda includes a second‑consideration of Ordinance 25‑0391.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
- Ordinance 25‑0391 – Second Consideration
The council adopted the Government Operations Committee report to authorize the Economic and Workforce Development Department to negotiate and execute a new lease with North Valley Caring Services for food pantry and social services at 10801 and 10807 San Fernando Road and 13269 Van Nuys Boulevard. The agreement is a no‑cost lease; NVCS will handle tenant improvements, maintenance, utilities, security and custodial expenses. The motion passed with 11 votes in favor, no votes against, and four members absent.
- Approved lease agreement with North Valley Caring Services for food pantry and social services (11-0)
- Lease agreement with North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) for food pantry and social services — approved10801 and 10807 San Fernando Road, and 13269 Van Nuys Boulev
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and a period for public comment on non-agenda items.
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
The council reviewed a motion to settle the case Cesar Chavez 888, LLC v. City of Los Angeles. The motion would authorize the City Attorney to spend up to $173,348.96, pay $170,260.50 in attorney fees and $3,088.46 in costs, and draw the funds from the Liability Claims Fund. The Budget and Finance Committee had recommended approval. The minutes do not record a council vote outcome.
- Motion to settle lawsuit and authorize $173,348.96 payment presented; council vote outcome not recorded
- Settlement of Cesar Chavez 888, LLC v. City of Los Angeles regarding Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance Review2115-2125 East Cesar Chavez Avenue and 301 -309 North Chicag · 50 units (5 affordable) · $173,349
Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will receive verbal updates on economic opportunities and the organizing committee's annual report. The committee will also discuss a motion to relocate the Closing Ceremony to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- Discussion on economic opportunities for LA28
- Verbal update from LA28 representatives
- Review of the 2025 Annual Report from the LA28 organizing committee
- Motion to relocate LA28 Closing Ceremony to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Public comment available in-person only
The committee heard discussion updates and a joint report but took no action on those items. It approved a motion to relocate the LA28 Closing Ceremony to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one member absent.
- Approved relocation of LA28 Closing Ceremony to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (6 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Relocating the LA28 Closing Ceremony to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — approvedLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will discuss several reports from the Board of Airport Commissioners and the Board of Harbor Commissioners. The meeting includes reviews of contract amendments and a permit for storm drain maintenance.
- Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement DA-4914 with Signature Flight Support LLC for Van Nuys Airport expenses
- Third Amendment to Contract DA-5605 with Swinerton Builders
- Change of control for Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services Inc. to Areas USA Inc. (Agreements LAA-8589 and LAA-8549)
- Successor Permit No. 968 with LA County Flood Control District for a storm drain pipeline at Berth 132 in Wilmington
- Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement DA-4914 with Signature Flight Support LLCVan Nuys Airport
- Third Amendment to Contract DA-5605 with Swinerton Builders
- Consent to Change Control of DelawareNorth Companies Travel Hospitality Services Inc. to Areas USA Inc.
- Proposed Successor Permit No. 968 for storm drain pipeline maintenanceWest Basin at Berth 132, Wilmington, California
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will review a series of agenda items, including categorical exemptions for historic‑cultural monuments, draft ordinances for zoning changes, and updates to city codes. Key projects include a mixed‑income 17‑unit apartment redevelopment, a five‑unit small‑lot subdivision, and a large hotel development with 125 guest rooms. The committee will also discuss ordinance amendments related to homeless shelters and building‑code references.
- Item 8 (25‑1009): Draft ordinance for a hotel with 125 rooms, 77,828 sf, at 2250‑2270 W Pico Blvd and 1309‑1315 S Arapahoe St.
- Item 4 (25‑1084): Draft ordinance to change zoning for a 17‑unit mixed‑income apartment at 11144‑11148 Lorne St and 8032 N Fair Ave.
- Item 5 (25‑1097): Draft ordinance for a vesting zone change and five‑unit small‑lot subdivision at 20012 W Chase St.
- Items 1‑3 (25‑1109, 25‑1108, 25‑1110): Categorical exemptions to list Gelb House, Grant House, and Siegel House as Historic‑Cultural Monuments.
- Item 24‑1587: Draft ordinances to amend the Municipal Code to define “homeless shelter” and related provisions.
- Inclusion of Gelb House and 736 North Rochedale Way in Historic-Cultural Monuments list12450 West Rochedale Lane; 736 North Rochedale Way
- Inclusion of Grant House in Historic-Cultural Monuments list815 North Bramble Way
- Inclusion of Siegel House in Historic-Cultural Monuments list12400 West Deerbrook Lane
- Zone Change and construction of 17-unit apartment11144 Lorne Street, 11146–11148 Lorne Street, and 8032 North · 17 units (2 affordable)
- Vesting Zone Change and five-unit Small Lot subdivision5 units
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will hear a verbal presentation from FilmLA and several mayoral communications about reappointments to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. The committee will consider the appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to the Board of Library Commissioners for a term ending June 30, 2027. It will also review reports and grant acceptances affecting animal services, parks programs, and the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan.
- 25-1200-S54 – Appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to the Board of Library Commissioners (term ends June 30, 2027).
- 25-1212 – Acceptance of a grant from the University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program to install cat portals at all six animal care centers.
- 25-0905 – Acceptance of a Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act grant for the After School Enrichment and Supervision Program at selected recreation facilities (FY 2025‑2026).
- 25-0907 – Acceptance of the 2025 Dodgers Dreamteam Program Grant and in‑kind contributions from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation for youth baseball and softball leagues.
- 25-0783 – Department of the Zoo report on modifications to the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan under CEQA settlement.
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved a series of reports, grants, and appointments. All items received two affirmative votes with Councilmember Nazarin absent. No action was taken on the FilmLA presentation.
- Approved appointment of Fabian Renee Wesson to the Board of Library Commissioners (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved Department of the Zoo report on Vision Plan modifications (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved amendment to ASPCA contract for spay/neuter services at Chesterfield Square Animal Services Center (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved ASPCA grant to fund six months of canine enrichment services (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine grant to install cat portals at six animal care centers (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act grant for After‑School Enrichment and Supervision Program (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved Dodgers Dreamteam Program grant and in‑kind contributions from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Approved agreement with Volunteers of America for exclusive use of a building at 12331 Vanowen Street for a Head Start preschool program (2 AYES; Absent: Nazarin)
- Modifications to the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan and CEQA findings — approvedLos Angeles Zoo
- Authorizing an earmark of Proposition K program interest funds and transfer of funds within the Proposition K Maintenanc
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
The Los Angeles City Council adopted three committee reports that file various agency reports. It approved a series of transfers and appropriations totaling $11.77 million and combined two Metro projects into a single e‑bike voucher program for about 900 low‑income participants. The council also continued consideration of a $750,000 legal‑services contract with Munger, Tolles & Olson. All actions passed 10‑0 with five members absent.
- Adopted note and file LAFD report on Wilmington oil spill (24‑0082) (10‑0)
- Adopted note and file CAO report on SB 165 Proposition O requirements (15‑0085‑S11) (10‑0)
- Adopted note and file BPW report on orphaned oil and gas wells (24‑0585) (10‑0)
- Approved $9,491,961 transfer between departments and funds (25‑1111) (10‑0)
- Approved $1,892,690 transfer between accounts within departments (25‑1111) (10‑0)
- Approved $384,818 appropriation between accounts within departments (25‑1111) (10‑0)
- Approved up to $16,133,150 transfer and appropriation across accounts, departments and funds (25‑1111) (10‑0)
- Approved combined e‑bike voucher program for ~900 participants with $1,500 per rider (25‑1111) (10‑0)
- 2025-26 First Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report$11.8M
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will review the appointment of a permanent General Manager for the Los Angeles Employees’ Retirement System and discuss personnel matters including a job classification and a citywide layoff management report.
- Consider appointment of Todd A. Bouey as LACERS General Manager
- Review ordinance to restore Marketing Specialist job classification
- Examine proposed MOU amendment for Port Pilots representation
- Review LAwell Program Employee Benefits Trust Fund
- Receive layoff management follow-up reports
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved the appointment of Todd A. Bouey as permanent General Manager of the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System. It also approved an exemption for a Deputy City Engineer position, restored the Marketing Specialist classification, amended the Port Pilots MOU, noted the LAwell Benefits Trust Fund report, and approved a hiring‑status motion for the Convention Center project.
- Approved appointment of Todd A. Bouey as permanent LACERS General Manager (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved exemption of one Deputy City Engineer (Class Code 9490) from civil service (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved amendment to restore Marketing Specialist classification (Class Code 1807) (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved amendment No.1 to 2017‑2028 Port Pilots Representation Unit MOU (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Noted and filed Personnel Dept report on LAwell Employee Benefits Trust Fund (Yes 3)
- Approved as amended hiring‑status motion for the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion (Yes 3)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting will begin with a roll call of members. Councilmembers will vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations, and a multiple agenda item comment period for the public. The council will also hear public testimony of non‑agenda items within its jurisdiction.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Council members unanimously approved a $930,202 increase to the Department of Water and Power’s software maintenance agreement, raising the total to $11,186,147. They also directed the Bureau of Sanitation and Engineering to deliver a water and sewer infrastructure report for the Roscoe‑I‑405 area within 180 days. The council denied two appeals: one for a development at 201 West Sotello Street and another challenging the Prologis warehouse project, sustaining prior approvals. Finally, the council approved the designation of the Pabian Residence at 21735 West Ybarra Road as a Historic‑Cultural Monument.
- Approved $930,202 increase to DWP software contract (11-0)
- Directed BOS and Engineering to report on water/sewer infrastructure in Roscoe‑I‑405 area within 180 days (11-0)
- Denied Kacy Keys appeal for 201 West Sotello Street (case withdrawn) (11-0)
- Denied appeal against Prologis warehouse project, sustaining LACPC approvals (12-0)
- Approved historic‑cultural monument designation for Pabian Residence, 21735 West Ybarra Road (12-0)
- Second Amendment to Agreement No. 47476 with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. — approved$11.2M
- Tract Map appeal for 201 West Sotello Street — approved201 West Sotello Street
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will hear a presentation on the Sidewalk Repair program and consider several motions, including a possible closed‑session recess to discuss litigation risk from the Mark Willits ADA case. Items also include a CEQA report for the Sidewalk Repair program, a grant‑program motion for vertical content creators, and various local‑square designations and street‑easement actions. Public comment will be taken in‑person only.
- Item 2: Council may recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel about the Mark Willits et al. v. City of Los Angeles ADA sidewalk repair litigation (Case No. 10cv05782).
- Item 3: Review of Environmental Impact Report, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Board of Public Works report for the Sidewalk Repair Program CEQA adoption.
- Item 4: Motion to explore a grant program providing upfront funding for vertical content creators.
- Item 5: Resolution declaring 228 North Gaffey Street a public nuisance due to trash, debris, and dangerous conditions.
- Item 6: City Engineer report and resolutions on rejecting a portion of Future Street Easement and accepting another portion on 4539‑4545 West Santa Monica Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000‑2557).
- Environmental Impact Report and CEQA adoption for Sidewalk Repair Program
- Public Nuisance Declaration - 228 North Gaffey Street228 North Gaffey Street
- Future Street Easement Rejection and Acceptance4539-4545 West Santa Monica Boulevard
Transportation Committee and Special Joint Meeting with Public Works Committee
The Transportation Committee and Public Works Committee are meeting to discuss city infrastructure, transit technology, and parking restrictions. The body will review reports on air quality, bike paths, and the maintenance of public right-of-way infrastructure.
- Contract with Syncromatics Corp. (dba GMV Syncromatics) for transit technologies
- Oversize vehicle parking restrictions on West 22nd Street, West 115th Street, West Gage Avenue, Stoner Avenue, Imlay Avenue, Lucerne Avenue, Shoup Avenue, and Chase Street
- Ballona Creek Bike Path application for Caltrans’ 2024 Active Transportation Program
- Proposed boundary changes for the Santa Monica-Highland Parking Meter Zone
- Application for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Program
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review reports on city construction projects, the My311 system, and AI translation services. The body will also consider motions regarding a cannabis business tax relief program and public right-of-way infrastructure analysis.
- Motion to establish a Cannabis Business Tax Relief Program
- Proposed lease agreement with LA Metro for property at 16800 Victory Boulevard
- Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Construction Projects Report
- Acquisition of properties at 1017, 1023, and 1027 North Heliotrope Drive
- Franchise renewal and transfer application by PS Southern California One, LLC
The Government Operations Committee approved multiple items, including a franchise renewal for PS Southern California One, LLC, a lease agreement for the 16800 Victory Boulevard property, and motions on cannabis tax relief, right‑of‑way standards, and property acquisitions. Most approvals were unanimous; three items passed with a 2‑1 vote due to one member absent. No proposals were denied.
- Approved franchise renewal for PS Southern California One, LLC (3‑0)
- Approved My311 System recommendations (3‑0)
- Approved City Administrative Officer Second Construction Projects Report (2‑1, Lee absent)
- Approved lease agreement with LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for 16800 Victory Blvd (2‑1, Lee absent)
- Approved Cannabis Business Tax Relief Program motion (3‑0)
- Approved analysis of right‑of‑way infrastructure standards motion (3‑0)
- Approved acquisition of North Heliotrope Drive properties in District 13 (3‑0)
- Approved use‑rights agreement for Watts Towers Arts Center Campus (3‑0)
- Franchise renewal and transfer for PS Southern California One, LLC — approved
- Proposed lease agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority — approved16800 Victory Boulevard
- Acquisition of properties at 1017 and 1023 North Heliotrope Drive and 1027 North Heliotrope Drive — approved1017 and 1023 North Heliotrope Drive and 1027 North Heliotro
- Grant of a use rights agreement to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust for access to the Watts Towers Arts Center Ca — approvedWatts Towers Arts Center Campus
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review several items, including a City Ethics Commission report on lobbying ordinance updates, a mayoral appointment to the Ethics Commission, and a motion to let city departments sell goods they produce. The most significant action is a motion (Hutt–Soto‑Martínez) to authorize city departments and bureaus to sell goods they produce, which was previously approved by the Public Works Committee. The committee will also discuss motions affecting committee jurisdictions and the city’s positions on various state and federal bills.
- Item 22-0560 – City Ethics Commission report on proposed updates to the Municipal Lobbying Ordinance (no fiscal impact)
- Item 25-1200‑S53 – Mayor’s report on appointment of Morenike Irvin to the City Ethics Commission
- Item 25-0929 – Motion (Hutt–Soto‑Martínez) to authorize city departments and bureaus to sell goods they produce (referred to PW, Budget and Finance, and Rules committees)
- Item 24-2000 – Motion (Harris‑Dawson–Hernandez) to change jurisdiction of the Transportation Committee
- Item 25-0002‑S76 – CLA report and resolution on the city’s position on Senate Bill 84 (disability‑access construction fixes)
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will consider a motion to commission a study on the effects of a Residential Construction Minimum Wage for mid-size residential construction projects in the city. The meeting will be held in Room 401 at City Hall.
- Motion to study Residential Construction Minimum Wage (RCMW)
- Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. as Chair
- Public comment limited to in-person only
- Spanish language interpretation available
- Study on the effects of establishing a Residential Construction Minimum Wage (RCMW) for all mid-size residential constru
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct its regular meeting, covering roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, introductions, multiple agenda item comments, and public testimony of non‑agenda items. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.
The council approved a $9,235,505,368 appropriations limit for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also adopted ordinances adjusting the extra‑capacity refuse collection fee and creating a metal‑and‑wire theft reward program. The council extended the interim control ordinance for the Cornfield Arroyo Seco area, authorized a revocable permit for ICON Panorama construction, and approved several fund transfers for street and community projects. It amended the public‑safety committee meeting schedule and allocated $117,000 to local organizations.
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit of $9,235,505,368 (13‑0)
- Adopted ordinance adjusting Extra Capacity Refuse Collection Fee (12‑1)
- Adopted ordinance creating Metal and Wire Theft Reward Program (11‑2)
- Extended Interim Control Ordinance No. 188402 for one year (13‑0)
- Authorized revocable permit for ICON Panorama construction in public right‑of‑way (11‑0)
- Approved $4,600 transfer for Ventura Blvd median maintenance (13‑0)
- Approved $99,230 and $100,770 transfers for Re‑Imagine Ventura Phase 2 projects (13‑0)
- Allocated $117,000 to community organizations via Sunshine Canyon Trust Fund (13‑0)
- Second extension of Interim Control Ordinance prohibiting warehousing, distribution, and storage uses in the Cornfield A — approvedCornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan (CASP) Area
- Issuing a revocable permit to ICON Panorama for construction in the public right-of-way14665-14697 West Roscoe Boulevard, 8300-8406 North Cedros Av
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Budget and Finance Committee
The Committee will discuss a range of financial matters, including housing department grants and delinquent accounts. The meeting also includes numerous closed sessions to confer with legal counsel regarding city lawsuits and liability claims.
- Draft ordinance requiring landlords to file written tenancy termination notices with the City
- 2025 Community Development Grant for the Low Income Purchase Assistance Homeownership Program
- EPA grant agreement for a Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant
- Fund transfer for the LAFD Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) program to the State Department of Health Care Services
- MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project report
The Budget and Finance Committee approved several reports and motions, including the Collections Board of Review report and a motion to transfer Los Angeles Fire Department funds to the State Department of Health Care Services for the Medi‑Cal program. The committee also approved the City Administrative Officer’s 2025‑26 First Transportation‑Related Construction Projects report and its addendum. It concurred with Energy and Environment Committee actions on multiple environmental and infrastructure reports, and with Housing and Homelessness Committee actions on landlord‑notice and housing grant reports.
- Approved Collections Board of Review report (5 Yes)
- Approved Motion to transfer LAFD funds to State Health Care Services for Medi‑Cal (5 Yes)
- Concurred with Energy and Environment Committee on Board of Public Works Brownfields grant report (5 Yes)
- Concurred with Energy and Environment Committee on City Administrative Officer water infrastructure program (5 Yes)
- Concurred with Energy and Environment Committee on MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project (5 Yes)
- Approved CAO report dated 9‑24‑25 and addendum dated 10‑17‑25 (5 Yes)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee on LAFD Revolving Training Fund report (5 Yes)
- Concurred with Housing and Homelessness Committee on landlord notice ordinance amendment (5 Yes)
- EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant — approved
- EPA Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Midsize and Large Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilien — approved
- MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project Environmental Impact Report — approvedMacArthur Lake
- 2025-26 First Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report — approved
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code to require landlords to file a written notice terminating a tenancy with the City by sp — approved
- 2025 Community Development Grant for Low Income Purchase Assistance Homeownership Program — approved
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will review a proposed ordinance for the Department of Water and Power Open Access Transmission Tariff. The body will also discuss applying for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grants for Council District 8 and collaborations with the ShadeLA campaign.
- Ordinance to approve the Department of Water and Power (DWP) Open Access Transmission Tariff
- Motion to apply for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for remediation in Council District 8
- Motions regarding City participation and collaboration with the ShadeLA campaign
- Discussion on land use for parcels beneath and adjacent to transmission lines on Ilex Avenue
- Motion to address public nuisance properties and update the public nuisance definition
- EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for remediation of brownfield sites in Council District Eight
- Possible uses for parcels of land beneath and adjacent to transmission lines in Sun ValleyIlex Avenue, Sun_Valley
- ShadeLA campaign and streamlining permitting processes for natural shade
- Collaboration with ShadeLA on shade expansion and tree-planting efforts
- Addressing pending public nuisance properties and improving the declaration process
- Amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding DWP Open Access Transmission Tariff
Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee
The committee will hear a City Administrative Officer report on funding from the Innovation Fund for the Bureau of Street Lighting’s 3‑D printing public right‑of‑way project. The agenda item includes a fiscal impact statement and a financial policies statement. Public comment will be limited to one minute per item, with a total of two minutes allowed for multiple items.
- Item 1 (25‑0366): Report on Innovation Fund funding for Bureau of Street Lighting 3D‑printing project
- Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
- Financial Policies Statement: Yes
- General public comment limited to one minute per agenda item
The committee noted and filed the City Administrative Officer report dated April 8 2025 on funding from the Innovation Fund for the Bureau of Street Lighting 3D‑printing public right‑of‑way project. It approved the recommendations from CD 7 with three votes in favor and none against. No other actions were taken.
- Approved Innovation Fund recommendations for 3D‑printing street‑lighting project (3‑0)
- City Administrative Officer report regarding Innovation Fund for Bureau of Street Lighting 3D Printing Project — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will meet to conduct general business and a public hearing. The primary item for consideration is a protest, appeal, or objection regarding a Department of Building and Safety report and lien for nuisance abatement costs in Council District 1.
- Public hearing on nuisance abatement costs and lien confirmation (Item 25-0160-S89, CD 1)
The council confirmed a $3,840.47 lien on 1351 South Albany Street (12‑0 vote). It adopted the Workplace Violence and Protection Plans report and instructed the Personnel Department to report back in 180 days (11‑0 vote). The council continued the eviction‑defense contract with Legal Aid Foundation (11‑0 vote). Finally, it approved the REAP 2.0 grant of up to $2.25 M and authorized a memorandum of understanding with SCAG (12‑0 vote).
- Confirmed $3,840.47 lien on 1351 South Albany St (12‑0)
- Adopted WVPP report and instructed Personnel Dept to report in 180 days (11‑0)
- Continued eviction‑defense contract with Legal Aid Foundation (11‑0)
- Approved REAP 2.0 grant up to $2.25 M and MOU with SCAG (12‑0)
- REAP 2.0 Program grant award and MOU with SCAG — approved$2.2M
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will review several funding and policy items. Items include a $1 million increase for RepresentLA serving Reseda and North Westwood Neighborhood Councils, a police report on waiving vehicle impound for immigration detainees, and a proposal for a land acknowledgment statement and Native American commission MOU. The committee will also consider grant acceptances for SNAP‑Ed/CalFresh healthy‑living programs and aging services, and a motion to transfer funds for improvements to the Pacoima Little League Facility.
- 17-0046-S4 – Increase RepresentLA funding by $1,000,000 for Reseda and North Westwood Neighborhood Councils.
- 25-0887 – Police Commissioners report on feasibility of waiving vehicle impound and storage fees for individuals detained by federal immigration authorities.
- 22-1142 – Proposal for a city land acknowledgment statement and revision of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Native American Indian Commission.
- 22-1025-S1 – Acceptance of $844,694 SNAP‑Ed/CalFresh Healthy Living grant funding from the California Department of Aging.
- 25-1073 – Motion to transfer funds to support additional improvements at the Pacoima Little League Facility.
- Increasing RepresentLA funding by one million dollars$1.0M
- Accepting SNAP-ED/CalFresh Healthy Living grant funding and amending service provider agreements$844,694
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold roll call, approve the previous meeting minutes, and consider commendatory resolutions. Council members will open a multiple‑agenda item comment period for public input. A public testimony segment will allow non‑agenda items to be presented. The council will continue consideration of hearing protest, appeals or objections to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirm a lien for nuisance abatement cost (Item 25‑0160‑S93 CD 10).
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment (public comment period)
- Continued consideration of hearing protest, appeals or objections to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement cost (Item 25‑0160‑S93 CD 10)
The City Council approved a $1,398,997.48 transfer of unclaimed arrest‑related monies to the General Fund and a $247,082.37 refund claim for a building permit. It also approved the Department of Aging’s 2025‑26 regional plan, directed the Bureau of Sanitation to use trash trucks for a “Know Your Rights” campaign, and asked the Civil Rights Department to study an online intake system for immigration‑enforcement testimony. The Council authorized a contract up to $55,000 with Agency M Media for the campaign and requested a report on amending the municipal code to ban youth‑targeted cannabis marketing.
- Continued hearing on $1,276.56 lien for 6080 West Alcott Street (12-0)
- Approved $1,398,997.48 transfer from Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund to General Fund (13-0)
- Approved $247,082.37 refund claim for East Gate Ventures, LLC (13-0)
- Approved DOA 2025‑26 Four‑Year Regional Area Plan (13-0)
- Instructed Bureau of Sanitation to promote “Know Your Rights” campaign on trash trucks (13-0)
- Instructed Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department to report feasibility of an immigration‑enforcement testimony intake system (13-0)
- Authorized contract up to $55,000 with Agency M Media for campaign and related fund reallocations (13-0)
- Requested City Attorney to report on amending LAMC to prohibit youth‑targeted cannabis marketing (adopted; vote tally not fully recorded)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs — continued6080 West Alcott Street · $1,277
- Refund Claim No. 177967 - East Gate Ventures, LLC — approved10690 West Somma Way, Los Angeles, California 90077 · $247,082
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will consider dissolving the Affordable Housing Commission and transferring its functions to the Rent Adjustment Commission. The body will also vote on awarding $17.5 million in Fast Track Loan Program funding and accepting a regional grant for early action planning.
- Dissolving the Affordable Housing Commission and transferring functions to the Rent Adjustment Commission
- Awarding $17,551,219 in Fast Track Loan Program funding to eight projects
- Accepting a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant award
- Authorizing a lease agreement for interim housing at 7253 Melrose Avenue
- Requesting a report on costs to maintain City-funded homeless housing interventions
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several reports and funding actions, including a $17,551,219 award to eight fast‑track housing projects, a lease for an interim housing site at 7253 Melrose Avenue, and a grant for the REAP 2.0 program. It also approved a second amendment to Contract C‑38260 with the Legal Aid Foundation for eviction‑defense services and a draft ordinance dissolving the Affordable Housing Commission. Additional mayor reports and a fund transfer to the LAPD were approved.
- Approved $17,551,219 award to eight fast‑track housing projects (3 Yes; 2 Absent: Jurado, McOsker)
- Approved lease and sublease for interim housing site at 7253 Melrose Avenue (3 Yes; 2 Absent: Jurado, McOsker)
- Approved REAP 2.0 program grant award (3 Yes; 2 Absent: Jurado, McOsker)
- Approved second amendment to Contract C‑38260 with Legal Aid Foundation (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Jurado)
- Approved draft ordinance dissolving Affordable Housing Commission (3 Yes; 2 Absent: Jurado, McOsker)
- Approved mayor report appointing Tiena Johnson‑Hall to LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Board (3 Yes; 2 Absent: Jurado, McOsker)
- Approved LAPD fund transfer from Unappropriated Balance Fund to Interim Homeless Housing Site Overtime Fund (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Jurado)
- Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to shared housing typologies — approved
- Second Amendment to Contract No. C-38260 with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles for eviction defense and prevention se — approved
- Accepting the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program grant award and authorizing MOU with SCAG — approved
- Dissolving the Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) and amending Administrative and Municipal Code — approved
- Awarding funding to projects under the Fast Track Loan Solutions Loan Program — approved$17.6M
- Transfer of funds to LAPD’s Interim Homeless Housing Site Overtime Fund — approved
- Authorizing lease agreement and sublease for interim housing site — approved7253 Melrose Avenue
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider a communication from the Mayor regarding the appointment of Jeffrey Skobin to the Board of Police Commissioners. The agenda notes that a Financial Disclosure Statement for the appointment has been filed and a background review is pending. No Community Impact Statement was submitted. The item must be acted on by the City Council by October 24, 2025.
- Item 25-1200-S52: Mayor's communication about Jeffrey Skobin's appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners
- Financial Disclosure Statement filed for the appointment
- Background Review pending for the appointment
- No Community Impact Statement submitted
- Time limit for council action: October 24, 2025
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct roll call, approve minutes, consider commendatory resolutions, and provide time for multiple agenda item comments and public testimony on non‑agenda items. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The Council approved a motion authorizing the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue bonds up to $50 million to finance construction and improvement of several school facilities in District 12. It also confirmed liens of $1,276.56 for a property on North Cantaloupe Avenue and $4,547.58 for a property on West Florence Avenue. Additionally, the Council adopted hearing schedules for multiple street‑lighting district improvement projects. All actions passed unanimously with a 13‑0 vote, with two members absent.
- Confirmed $1,276.56 lien for 5534 North Cantaloupe Avenue (13-0)
- Confirmed $4,547.58 lien for 1541 West Florence Avenue (13-0)
- Adopted hearing schedule for Lexington & Kenmore Ave Street Lighting District (13-0)
- Adopted hearing schedule for Western & Gage Ave Street Lighting District (13-0)
- Adopted hearing schedule for Fredonia Drive & Cahuenga Blvd Street Lighting District (13-0)
- Adopted hearing schedule for Cleon Ave & Chandler Blvd Street Lighting District (13-0)
- Adopted hearing schedule for Carpenter Ave & Moorpark St Street Lighting District (13-0)
- Authorized up to $50 M in bonds for educational facilities in District 12 (13-0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 5534 North Cantaloupe Avenue — approved5534 North Cantaloupe Avenue · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 1541 West Florence Avenue — approved1541 West Florence Avenue · $4,548
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will review a series of motions, including investigations of reported nuisances at two properties, an amendment to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, several CEQA categorical exemptions for historic‑cultural monuments, a report on extending a warehousing control ordinance, an ordinance to protect wildlife areas in Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, a jurisdiction transfer request, and a General Plan amendment for a hotel project in South Los Angeles. The hotel proposal involves two six‑story buildings with 125 guest rooms and 77,828 square feet of floor area at 2250‑2270 West Pico Boulevard and 1309‑1315 South Arapahoe Street. Fiscal impact statements are provided for each item, with the hotel development indicating a fiscal impact. No community impact statements were submitted for any of the items.
- Motion 25-0944: Investigate reported nuisance at 2512 South Robertson Boulevard and allow the Zoning Administrator to start administrative nuisance abatement proceedings.
- Motion 09-2724-S1: Initiate amendment to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood (bounded by Seventh Avenue to Edgehill Drive south of Adams Boulevard).
- Categorical CEQA exemption for Pabian Residence at 21735 West Ybarra Road to be added to the list of Historic‑Cultural Monuments (Case No. CHC-2025-2719-HCM).
- Motion 25-1146: Ordinance to make it trespass to enter designated trails, walkways, or recreation areas and enter protected wildlife areas at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park without authorization.
- Motion 25-1009: General Plan amendment for South Los Angeles Community Plan to permit a hotel development (two six‑story, 76‑ft‑6‑in buildings, 125 rooms, 77,828 sf) at 2250‑2270 West Pico Boulevard and 1309‑1315 South Arapahoe Street.
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee adopted three motions to investigate nuisance activities at 2512 South Robertson Boulevard and 2215 Virginia Road and to amend the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in Jefferson Park. It approved Cultural Heritage Commission reports adding the Pabian Residence, Wong Residence, and Greater Page Temple Church of God in Christ to the list of Historic‑Cultural Monuments. The committee also approved the transfer of jurisdiction from the City Planning Commission to the City Council and denied an appeal that had been withdrawn.
- Adopted motion to investigate nuisance at 2512 South Robertson Blvd (5‑0)
- Adopted motion to amend Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in Jefferson Park (5‑0)
- Adopted motion to investigate nuisance at 2215 Virginia Road (5‑0)
- Approved CHC report adding Pabian Residence as Historic‑Cultural Monument (5‑0)
- Approved CHC report adding Wong Residence as Historic‑Cultural Monument (5‑0)
- Approved CHC report adding Greater Page Temple Church of God in Christ as Historic‑Cultural Monument (5‑0)
- Approved transfer of jurisdiction from City Planning Commission to City Council (5‑0)
- Denied appeal after appellant withdrew the appeal (5‑0)
- Investigate nuisance activities at 2512 South Robertson Boulevard — approved2512 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034
- Amendment to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in Jefferson Park Neighborhood — approvedJefferson Park Neighborhood, bounded by Seventh Avenue to Ed
- Investigate nuisance activities at 2215 Virginia Road — approved2215 Virginia Road, Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Inclusion of Pabian Residence in Historic-Cultural Monuments list — approved21735 West Ybarra Road
- Inclusion of Wong Residence and Nottingham Avenue properties in Historic-Cultural Monuments list — approved2651 Nottingham Place; 2635 - 2645 Nottingham Avenue
- Inclusion of Greater Page Temple Church of God in Christ and La Salle Avenue properties in Historic-Cultural Monuments l — approved1858 - 1864 West Adams Boulevard; 2610 - 2616 South La Salle
- Extension of Interim Control Ordinance for Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan Area — approvedCornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan Area
- Ordinance regarding unauthorized entry into Protected Areas for Wildlife at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park — approvedKen Malloy Harbor Regional Park
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will hear reports from the Airport and Harbor Commissioners on several lease agreements and CEQA exemptions, including leases at 6550 Odessa Avenue and 16755 Roscoe Boulevard. A motion will be considered to waive the fee charged by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board for restaurants participating in DineLA. The committee will take in‑person public comment on these items.
- Motion to waive the DineLA restaurant participation fee (Item 10)
- Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement DA-4914 with Signature Flight Support LLC for customs facility expenses at Van Nuys Airport (Item 2)
- Lease award to L&W World LLC for off‑airport property at 6550 Odessa Avenue (Item 3)
- Lease award to Balboa Brick and Supply Corporation for off‑airport property at 16755 Roscoe Boulevard (Item 4)
- Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 708 with Kinder Morgan Tank Storage Terminals, LLC for continued operation of the marine oil terminal at Berths 118‑119, Port of Los Angeles (Item 13-0332)
- Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement DA-4914 with Signature Flight Support LLCVan Nuys Airport
- Lease award to L&W World LLC6550 Odessa Avenue, Van Nuys Airport
- Lease award to Balboa Brick and Supply Corporation16755 Roscoe Boulevard, Van Nuys Airport
- Second Amendment to Lease LAA-9039 with Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates PC6033 West Century Boulevard, Skyview Center
- First Amendment to Contract DA-5640 with Vista Paint Corporation
- Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 897 with Catalina Channel Express, Inc.
- Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 708 with Kinder Morgan Tank Storage Terminals, LLCBerths 118-119, Port of Los Angeles
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review ten items, including motions on cannabis regulation, medical marijuana dispensary grandfathering, a fentanyl detection pilot, youth‑targeted cannabis marketing restrictions, and the sale of city land north of Nordyke Street. Several items involve lease agreements for housing and office space, and one concerns capital infrastructure planning. Public comment will be taken in person only.
- Motion 25-1078: Assert jurisdiction over a Commercial Cannabis Activity Annual License for 8122 North Sepulveda Boulevard (no fiscal impact).
- Motion 20-1125-S1: Amend code to extend grandfathering period for existing medical marijuana dispensaries (community impact noted).
- Report 24-1221: Pilot program for all‑in‑one fentanyl detection devices (fiscal impact present).
- Motion 25-1100: Revise code to prohibit youth‑targeted cannabis marketing.
- Motion 25-1026: Sale of city interest in property north of Nordyke Street at the end of Avenue 56 (APN 5480-031-90).
The Government Operations Committee voted to veto the Cannabis Regulation Commission’s September 4, 2025 action. It also approved several motions and lease agreements as amended, including extending the grandfathering period for medical marijuana dispensaries and prohibiting youth‑targeted cannabis marketing. Additional approvals covered a fentanyl detection pilot, a property sale, and multiple non‑profit lease arrangements.
- Vetoed the Cannabis Regulation Commission’s Sept 4, 2025 action (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved as amended a motion to extend the grandfathering period for existing medical marijuana dispensaries (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved as amended a fentanyl detection devices pilot program (Yes 3)
- Approved as amended a code amendment prohibiting youth‑targeted cannabis marketing (Yes 3)
- Approved as amended the sale of City interest in property north of Nordyke St, Ave 56 (APN 5480‑031‑90) (Yes 3)
- Approved as amended a non‑profit ground lease with Venice Community Housing Corp for transitional housing at 650 Westminster Ave (Yes 3)
- Approved as amended a lease with 1910 Sunset (LA) LP at 1910 Sunset Blvd, Suite P2 (Yes 3)
- Approved as amended a lease with North Valley Caring Services for city‑owned suites at 13263 Van Nuys Blvd (Yes 3)
- Assert jurisdiction over Cannabis Regulation Commission action at 8122 N Sepulvedo Blvd — denied8122 North Sepulveda Boulevard
- Amend code to extend medical marijuana dispensary grandfathering period — approved
- Sale of City interest in property north of Nordyke Street — continuedNorth of Nordyke Street at the end of Avenue 56 (APN 5480-03
- Ground lease for transitional housing site in Venice — approved650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 92091
- Lease agreement for 1910 Sunset Blvd — approved1910 Sunset Blvd. Suite P2 Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Non-profit lease for City-owned suites at 13263 Van Nuys Blvd — approved13263 Van Nuys Boulevard, suites 10807, 10801, and 13269
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider item 24-0160‑S108, which involves a hearing on protests, appeals, or objections to a Department of Building and Safety report and a lien related to nuisance abatement and code‑violation inspection costs for the property at 1626 East 114th Street. Council members will discuss the matter and may vote on any recommended action. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public comment periods.
- Item 24-0160‑S108: hearing on protest, appeals, or objections to DB&S report and lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1626 East 114th Street
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1626 East 114th Street — approved1626 East 114th Street · $1,277
- Improvement and maintenance of the Thatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard Street Lighting District — deferredThatcher Avenue and Washington Boulevard
- Improvement and maintenance of the 10th Street Elementary School Street Lighting District — approved10th Street Elementary School Street Lighting District
- Improvement and maintenance of the Gratts Early Education Center Street Lighting District — approvedGratts Early Education Center Street Lighting District
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss funding for wildfire recovery projects, including fee waivers for rebuilding, and consider a study on a public bank. The meeting will also include reports on grant awards and a closed session on legal matters.
- Fee waivers for rebuilding homes damaged by January 2025 wildfires
- Public Bank Study funding request ($460,000)
- Grant award for prosecuting cold cases using DNA
- Grant award for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
- Grant award for Proposition 56 tobacco tax healthcare
- Measure A – retroactive authorization to submit work plans for George Wolfberg Park, Wattles Garden Park, and Temescal CGeorge Wolfberg Park, Wattles Garden Park, and Temescal Cany
- Refund of building permit and linkage fees to East Gate Ventures, LLC10690 West Somma Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077
- Feasibility of creating a Climate Resilience District for the directly impacted and adjacent areas of the Pacific PalisaPacific Palisades
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will receive several reports, including an EPA Brownfields Community‑Wide Assessment Grant report, a Los Angeles Fire Department analysis of the Wilmington oil spill, and updates on the MacArthur Lake stormwater capture project and drinking‑water infrastructure resilience program. The committee will also consider a software maintenance and support amendment with CGI Technologies. Public comment will be taken in person for these items.
- Item 1 (25-1061): Board of Public Works report on EPA Brownfields Community‑Wide Assessment Grant
- Item 2 (24-0082): CD 15 Los Angeles Fire Department report on factors leading to the Wilmington oil spill (Jan 20 2024)
- Item 3 (23-0494‑S2): CD 1 Environmental Impact Report on the MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project
- Item 4 (21‑1015‑S18): City Administrative Officer report on EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program FY 2025
- Item 5 (21‑0194‑S1): Board of Water and Power Commissioners report on Second Amendment to Software Maintenance and Support Agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant from the US EPA
- MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project
- EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program - Fiscal Year 2025
- Second Amendment to the Agreement for Software Maintenance and Support with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- Letter of Support for the UCLA Mobility, Stormwater Capture, and Greening Project
- Closing and remediating orphaned oil and gas wells in the City
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Committee will review reports on citywide layoff management and sworn hiring for the Los Angeles Police Department. Other discussions include workplace violence protection plans and electric vehicle fire mitigation.
- Report on creating Workplace Violence and Protection Plans per Senate Bill 553
- Follow-up reports on Citywide Layoff Management
- LAFD assessment of equipment and training for electric vehicle (EV) fires
- Motion regarding the implementation of Workday
- Personnel Department report on sworn hiring in the LAPD
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved the creation of Workplace Violence and Protection Plans under Senate Bill 553, with a vote of two yes and one absent. The committee also approved, as amended, the Los Angeles Fire Department’s report on equipment and training needed to mitigate electric‑vehicle fires, with the same vote tally. No other agenda items received a vote.
- Approved Workplace Violence and Protection Plans (24-1086) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved LA Fire Dept EV fire equipment report as amended (24-1526) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council is scheduled to meet on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and multiple agenda items, with opportunities for public comment.
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
- Items for which Public Hearings have not been held
The council moved a motion to adjourn the meeting, with McOsker moving and council members seconding. A separate motion to consider commendatory resolutions was moved by Jurado and seconded by other members. The minutes do not record vote tallies or final adoption of these items. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct its regular meeting, covering roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and multiple agenda item comments. The agenda includes public testimony on non‑agenda items and outlines time limits and voting procedures for council actions. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.
The City Council extended the Master License Agreement with Kounkuey Design Initiative for the Adopt‑A‑Lot pilot, authorized a up‑to‑$15 M personal services contract with Lyncole for lightning and overvoltage protection, and approved a no‑cost rooftop license for LAPD security equipment. It also approved a lease amendment with Kajima, instructed a feasibility study for temporary skating improvements, affirmed the Cannabis Regulation Commission's denial of a cannabis license, directed a report on legal action against illegal cannabis sales in tobacco shops, and adopted an amendment to a hiring‑hall memorandum.
- Extended KDI Adopt‑A‑Lot Master License Agreement by two years (13‑0)
- Authorized up to $15,000,000 Lyncole lightning protection contract (13‑0)
- Authorized no‑cost rooftop license with Hancock for LAPD equipment (10‑3)
- Approved lease amendment with Kajima for office space at 250 East 1st Street (13‑0)
- Instructed GSD to report feasibility of temporary skating improvements at 1645 Corinth Avenue (13‑0)
- Affirmed CRC denial of L&E Retail cannabis license (13‑0)
- Instructed LAPD and City Attorney to report on legal action against tobacco shops selling cannabis (13‑0)
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to MOU 35 for temporary union hiring‑hall workers (13‑0)
- Amendment to Master License Agreement with Kounkuey Design Initiative for Adopt-A-Lot Pilot Program — approved
- Personal Services Contract with Lyncole Grounding Solutions for lightning and overvoltage protection systems — approved$15.0M
- No-cost license agreement with Hancock S-REIT LA Corporation for rooftop space at 865 South Figueroa Street — approved865 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90017
- Lease amendment with Kajima Development Corporation for office space at 250 East First Street — approved250 East First Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a mayoral report on Charlie Cea's reappointment, discuss an economic study and a proposed amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance methodology, and consider several motions including a temperature limit for rental units, simplified landlord notices, and demolition/rebuilding at 9019 Monte Mar Drive.
- Mayor report on reappointment of Charlie Cea to the United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (Item 23-1200-S15)
- Discussion of economic study findings and draft amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance methodology (Item 23-1134)
- Motion to adopt an ordinance setting a maximum indoor temperature threshold for rental housing units (Item 25-1036)
- Motion to develop templates or guidelines for simplified landlord notices for small housing providers (Item 25-1006)
- Motion authorizing demolition of the single‑family residence and ADU at 9019 Monte Mar Drive and permitting reconstruction with an attached junior ADU (Item 25-1103)
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the mayor's report on the reappointment of Charlie Cea. It also approved four motions related to housing policy, including landlord notice templates, a temperature‑threshold ordinance for rentals, demolition permits for a mold‑affected property, and an affordable‑housing project on LADOT parking lots. All approvals recorded a unanimous 5‑yes vote.
- Approved Mayor report on Charlie Cea reappointment (5 Yes)
- Approved motion establishing maximum indoor temperature threshold for rental units (5 Yes, as amended)
- Approved motion to develop simplified landlord notice templates (5 Yes)
- Concurred with demolition permit authorization for 9019 Monte Mar Drive (5 Yes)
- Concurred with affordable‑housing and mobility‑hub feasibility on LADOT Parking Lots 701 and 731 (5 Yes, amended)
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise methodology for annual allowable rent increase for Rent Stabilization Ordinan — deferred
- Establish maximum indoor temperature threshold for rental housing units — approved
- Demolition of single family residence and ADU and rebuild with attached junior ADU — approved9019 Monte Mar Drive · 2 units
- Feasibility of developing affordable housing on LADOT Parking Lot 701 and mobility hub on Lot 731 — approvedLADOT Parking Lot 701 and Parking Lot 731
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation on copper wire theft impacts, a draft ordinance to create a metal and wire theft reward program, and a report on the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. It will also consider two non‑monetary donations from the Los Angeles Police Foundation: $50,000 for equipment lockers and $1,173,368.69 for command post vehicles, trailers and equipment for the LAPD Emergency Services Division. The items are for discussion and reporting; no specific actions are indicated.
- Presentation on copper wire theft impacts by private telecommunications companies
- Draft ordinance (22-0156‑S2) to create a metal and wire theft reward program
- Report on FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (25-0664)
- Non‑monetary donation of $50,000 for equipment lockers (25-1066)
- Non‑monetary donation of $1,173,368.69 for command post vehicles, trailers, and equipment (25-1067)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed rate adjustments for the Bureau of Sanitation's Solid Resources Fee (SRF) and Multi-Family Bulky Item Fee (MBIF).
- Public hearing on proposed rate adjustments for the Bureau of Sanitation's Solid Resources Fee (SRF) and Multi-Family Bulky Item Fee (MBIF)
The Los Angeles City Council adopted a series of measures, including changes to the Virtual Net Energy Metering pilot program. It also granted a liquor license for United Pacific, extended grant deadlines for the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club projects, and authorized a right‑of‑entry agreement for animal services. Additional actions included a $400,000 fund transfer for litigation, a contract with Aeon Nexus for the criminal case management system, and a refund to LRRB, LLC.
- Adopted VNEM ordinance amendments and related authorizations (13-0)
- Granted United Pacific liquor license (Public Convenience) (14-0)
- Approved LABGC gymnasium and aquatic center project deadline extensions (13-0)
- Authorized DAS right‑of‑entry license with Community Animal Medicine Project (13-0)
- Authorized $400,000 transfer for Vadnais litigation (14-0)
- Authorized City Attorney to enter Aeon Nexus contract for criminal case management system (13-0)
- Approved $70,771.57 refund claim to LRRB, LLC (13-0)
- Instructed Bureau of Engineering to report on Capital Improvement Plan process within 90 days (13-0)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at United Pacific — approved5960 Canoga Avenue
- Proposition K Grant Agreement extensions for LABGC Gymnasium Renovation, Aquatic Center Pool Refurbishment and Outside P — approved
- Funding for expert services to assist with the litigation of Vadnais Trenchless Services Inc. (VTS) v. City of Los Angel$400,000
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider a motion to authorize permits for demolishing a single‑family residence and accessory dwelling unit at 9019 Monte Mar Drive and rebuilding a new residence with a junior ADU. It will also review a certified Housing Element Environmental Impact Report and proposed Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance amendments. Additional items include a recommendation on an Olympic/Paralympic zoning exemption and a CEQA exemption with an interim control ordinance for recreational vehicle parks.
- Item 1 (25-1103 CD 5): Permit authorization for demolition and rebuilding at 9019 Monte Mar Drive, including a junior ADU.
- Item 2 (23-0623‑S1): Review of Housing Element Environmental Impact Report and Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance modifications.
- Item 3 (15-0989‑S47): Department of City Planning recommendation on Olympic/Paralympic Zoning Exemption.
- Item 4 (25-0843): CEQA exemption and proposed citywide Interim Control Ordinance for Recreational Vehicle Parks.
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee adopted a motion authorizing permits to demolish a single‑family residence and accessory dwelling unit at 9019 Monte Mar Drive and to rebuild with an attached junior ADU. The committee also approved a revised City Planning report and asked the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for affordable‑housing streamlining. It approved City Planning reports and recommendations for an Olympic/Paralympic zoning exemption and for a citywide interim control ordinance for recreational‑vehicle parks.
- Approved demolition and rebuilding permits for 9019 Monte Mar Drive (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved City Planning report and request for draft affordable‑housing ordinance (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved City Planning reports on Olympic/Paralympic zoning exemption (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved City Planning report and request for draft recreational‑vehicle park ordinance (3 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent)
- Demolition of single family residence and ADU and rebuilding with attached junior ADU — approved9019 Monte Mar Drive
- Housing Element Environmental Impact Report Addendum and Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance — approved
- Olympic/Paralympic Zoning Exemption — approved
- Interim Control Ordinance relative to Recreational Vehicle Parks — approved
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will receive a verbal report on the status of the Park Needs Assessment and discuss the operation of Recreation and Park's childcare facilities. The committee is also scheduled to adopt a budget recommendation.
- Verbal report on Park Needs Assessment and federal immigration enforcement impacts
- Adoption of budget recommendation for childcare facility operations
- Discussion on agreement with Los Angeles Unified School District regarding Community School Parks
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee adopted the budget recommendation related to the Request for Proposal for operating Recreation and Parks childcare facilities. The verbal report on the Park Needs Assessment and related matters was continued to a later date. No vote tally was recorded for either item.
- Adopted budget recommendation for Recreation and Parks childcare facilities RFP (no vote tally reported)
- Continued verbal report on park needs assessment and related matters to a later date (no vote tally reported)
- Verbal report on Park Needs Assessment, impacts of federal immigration enforcement, and agreement with LAUSD regarding C — continued
- Status of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the operation of Recreation and Park’s childcare facilities — continued
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate, meeting rules, and accessibility information. No specific legislative items or decisions are detailed in the text.
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will meet to discuss reports from the City Administrative Officer. The discussion focuses on the bed plan and strategy related to the Alliance Settlement Agreement.
- Review of City Administrative Officer reports on Alliance Settlement Agreement bed plan and strategy (Item 23-1022-S18)
The committee approved the City Administrative Officer report for agenda item 23-1022‑S18, dated September 16 2025, and noted the amended report dated September 24 2025. The Fiscal Impact Statement and Financial Policies Statement were both marked as “Yes,” and no Community Impact Statement was submitted.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report (23-1022‑S18)
- Noted and filed amended CAO report dated September 24 2025
- Alliance Settlement Agreement bed plan and strategy — approved
City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting on September 19, 2025 includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public comment. The primary agenda item is a report from the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee regarding the development of a neighborhood park at the Park and Ride site on 2541 South Genesee Avenue. Council members will discuss the proposal and may take action on the park project.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee Report on a neighborhood park at 2541 South Genesee Avenue
The City Council accepted a $2,178,585 County grant to fund the Victim Assistance Program and created the necessary fund accounts and transfers. It also directed reviews of department structures, approved a new conflict‑of‑interest code, and ordered feasibility studies for two neighborhood parks. Resolutions were adopted to support increasing the U‑visa cap and to back Senate Bill 749 protecting mobile‑home parks. The Council instructed a report on reforming the City’s legal‑service delivery model.
- Approved $2,178,585 grant for Victim Assistance Program (vote not recorded)
- Directed review of DWP, POLA, and LAWA structures and budgeting (10‑0)
- Approved new Conflict of Interest Code for the Community Investment for Families Department (10‑0)
- Requested feasibility report for a park at 2541 South Genesee Avenue (10‑0)
- Requested feasibility report for a park at 2927 West Exposition Place (10‑0)
- Resolved City support for legislation to increase the annual U‑visa cap (10‑0)
- Resolved City support for SB 749 to protect mobile‑home parks (10‑0)
- Instructed CLA and CAO to report on a multi‑year legal‑service reform plan with an advisory panel (13‑0)
- Developing a neighborhood park at the Park and Ride site — approved2541 South Genesee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Feasibility of developing a park at 2927 West Exposition Place — approved2927 West Exposition Place, Los Angeles
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will consider several mayoral appointment reports, a Department of Aging plan update, and multiple motions. Items include reports on appointments to the Commission on Disability and the Board of Human Relations Commissioners, a motion to use the sanitation truck fleet for a public awareness campaign, and a contract execution with Agency M Media for the Know Your Rights campaign. The committee will also discuss a motion directing the Housing Department to develop an immigration know‑your‑rights information sheet and related funding analysis.
- Report (25-1200-S49) on Mayor's appointment of Louis Herrera to the Commission on Disability
- Report (25-1200-S50) on Mayor's appointment of Christopher Reynos‑Soto to the Board of Human Relations Commissioners
- Report (25-1200-S51) on Mayor's appointment of Thela Thatch to the Board of Human Relations Commissioners
- Motion (25-0927) to promote the “Know Your Rights” campaign using the Bureau of Sanitation's trash truck fleet
- Contract execution (21-1015‑S7) with Agency M Media, LLC for the Know Your Rights campaign
City Council Meeting
The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general meeting rules. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved reimbursement of labor and material costs for the Mar Vista Gardens Child Care Project and up to $9,030.35 for unpaid wages, and authorized an amendment to the Proposition K grant. The council also continued a hearing on a $2,774.69 lien for 572 East M Street and directed the Recreation Department to develop a Sepulveda Basin website plan for the 2028 Olympics. Additional directives required reports on splash‑pad repairs, immigration enforcement impacts on summer programs and city services, and potential contracts for health‑related community assistance.
- Approved $9,030.35 reimbursement for HACLA child‑care project (13-0)
- Continued hearing on $2,774.69 lien for 572 East M St (13-0)
- Requested Sepulveda Basin website work plan and Olympic coordination (13-0)
- Instructed RAP to report on Panorama City and Allegheny Park splash‑pad repairs (13-0)
- Instructed RAP, DCA, LAPL to report on immigration enforcement impact on summer programs (13-0)
- Instructed CIFD and EWDD to report on immigration impact on Source Centers (13-0)
- Instructed CAO and multiple departments to report on contracts for medical, veterinary, escort, and delivery services (13-0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations at 572 East M Street — continued572 East M Street · $2,775
- Reimbursement of labor and material costs for Mar Vista Gardens Child Care Project and Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K — approvedMar Vista Gardens
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive a verbal update from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and HR&A Advisors on the status of a report requested in Council file 24-0996 about Time Limited Subsidies. The Mayor will report on the reappointment of Michelle Coulter to the United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee. The City Administrative Officer will report on the grant closeout of four Project Homekey1 projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program under the CARES Act. The committee will consider a draft ordinance amending the Municipal Code to require landlords to file a written notice terminating a tenancy with the City. A report will be presented on the 2025 Community Development Grant awarded to the Low Income Purchase Assistance Homeownership Program.
- Verbal update on Time Limited Subsidies report (Council file 24-0996)
- Mayor's report on reappointment of Michelle Coulter to oversight committee
- Grant closeout report for four Project Homekey1 projects (Community Development Block Grant)
- Draft ordinance requiring landlords to file written tenancy termination notice with City
- Report on 2025 Community Development Grant for Low Income Purchase Assistance Homeownership Program
The committee approved the mayor's report reappointing Michelle Coulter to the United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee. It also approved the City Attorney's report and draft ordinance that requires landlords to file a written notice terminating a tenancy. The Los Angeles Housing Department's report on the 2025 Community Development Grant was approved. The City Administrative Officer's report on the closeout of four Project Homekey1 grants was noted and filed.
- Approved mayor report reappointing Michelle Coulter (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Approved City Attorney report and ordinance on landlord notice (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report on 2025 Community Development Grant (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Noted and filed City Administrative Officer report on Project Homekey1 grant closeout (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding landlord termination notices — approved
Public Safety Committee
The committee is reviewing reports on fire hazard management, electric vehicle fire mitigation, and aerial firefighting services. Members will also consider ordinances regarding theft rewards and law enforcement employment restrictions.
- Proposed agreement with Helicopter Express, Inc. for Aerial Firefighting Helitanker Services
- Draft ordinance to create a metal and wire theft reward program
- Motion to prohibit off-duty secondary employment with immigration enforcement entities
- Motion to maximize fines and fees for impersonating law enforcement agents
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Cost of Special Services Fee Adjustments
- Proposed regulation changes to landscape management in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ)
- Proposed agreement with Helicopter Express, Inc. for Aerial Firefighting Helitanker Services
Housing and Homelessness Committee - Special
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive a report from the City Administrative Officer on an updated bed plan responding to the Alliance Settlement Agreement (item 23-1022‑S18). The agenda notes that a Fiscal Impact Statement and a Financial Policies Statement are attached, but no Community Impact Statement was submitted. Public comment is limited to in‑person remarks, and the committee will not take general public comment at this special meeting.
- Item 23-1022‑S18: City Administrative Officer report on updated bed plan per Alliance Settlement Agreement (Fiscal Impact Statement and Financial Policies Statement attached).
The committee met on September 17, 2025 for a special session. It considered item 23-1022‑S18, a report on an updated bed plan, with the continuation date to be determined. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded. The meeting was limited to procedural matters and in‑person public comment only.
- City Administrative Officer report relative to an updated bed plan in response to the Alliance Settlement Agreement — continued
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss the appointment of a new City Clerk and review several city contracts and facility leases. The body will also consider legal action against tobacco shops selling cannabis and a proposal for skating improvements at a municipal complex.
- Appointment of Patrice Lattimore as permanent City Clerk beginning September 24, 2025
- Proposed contract with Lyncole Grounding Solutions, LLC for lightning and overvoltage protection systems
- Temporary skating improvements at West Los Angeles Municipal Complex (1645 Corinth Avenue)
- Legal action against tobacco shops illegally selling cannabis
- No-cost license agreement with Hancock S-REIT LA Corporation for rooftop use at 865 South Figueroa Street
The Government Operations Committee approved the Mayor's report appointing Patrice Lattimore as permanent City Clerk. It also approved contracts for lightning protection, a non‑profit leasing policy, temporary skating improvements, an amendment to the Adopt‑A‑Lot pilot, legal action against illegal cannabis sales, and a no‑cost rooftop license agreement. The committee took no recommendation on a lease amendment for the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department.
- Approved appointment of Patrice Lattimore as permanent City Clerk (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved contract with Lyncole Grounding Solutions, LLC for lightning protection (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved Non‑Profit Leasing Policy for City‑Owned Facilities (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved temporary skating improvements at West Los Angeles Municipal Complex, 1645 Corinth Ave (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved amendment to Master License Agreement C‑13437 with Kounkuey Design Initiative for Adopt‑A‑Lot pilot (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Approved pursuit of legal action against tobacco shops illegally selling cannabis (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- Upheld denial of Type 10 cannabis storefront license (Yes 2, Absent 1)
- No recommendation on lease amendment with Kajima Development Corp. for 250 East First St (Yes 1, No 1)
- Proposed Non-Profit Leasing Policy for City-Owned Facilities — continued
- Developing temporary skating improvements at the West Los Angeles Municipal Complex — approved1645 Corinth Avenue
- Proposed amendment to the Master License Agreement (Contract No. C-13437) with Kounkuey Design Initiative — approved
- Appeal and response to the Board of Cannabis Regulation for the denial of a Type 10 Storefront Retail Commercial Cannabi — upheld
- Proposed no-cost license agreement with Hancock S-REIT LA Corporation865 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Proposed lease amendment with Kajima Development Corporation for office space — approved250 East First Street
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a continued consideration of a hearing protest, appeals, or objections related to a Department of Building and Safety report. The council will also review confirmation of a lien for nuisance abatement costs and non‑compliance of code violations and annual inspection costs for the property at 11643 West Otsego Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, multiple agenda item comment, and public testimony of non‑agenda items.
- Continued consideration of hearing protest, appeals, or objections for 11643 West Otsego Street (Item 25-0160-S36 CD 2)
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss funding and environmental reports for the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project. The body will also review fee increases for the Bureau of Engineering and revised parking meter rates.
- Authorization for the issuance and sale of up to $990 million in MICLA lease revenue bonds for the Los Angeles Convention Center
- Proposed increase in Bureau of Engineering fees and charges
- Revised fee schedule for parking meter zone rates, parking facilities, and Preferential Parking District permit fees
- Cash flow loan of $9,620,151 for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
- Funding for the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response Pilot Program with Alcott Center, Exodus Recovery, Inc., and Penny Lane Centers
- Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project EIR Findings
- Issuance and sale of MICLA lease revenue bonds 2025-A and 2025-B (Los Angeles Convention Center)Los Angeles Convention Center · $990.0M
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will consider nine agenda items, including reports and proposed actions on contracts, amendments, and a pilot program. Items include a Master Memorandum amendment with the Board of Water and Power, a contract with McCrometer Inc. for wastewater flow monitors, and a virtual net energy metering pilot program change. The committee will also hear a transition plan for workers affected by the Phillips 66 refinery closure and a report on Alameda Street widening CEQA compliance.
- 25-1011: Board of Water and Power report on Second Amendment to Master Memorandum of Understanding for Project Delivery and Service Needs
- 25-1003: Contract with McCrometer Inc. for installation, calibration, and maintenance of flow monitors in the wastewater collection system
- 25-0936: Ordinance and reports on Virtual Net Energy Metering Pilot Program changes
- 24-1314: Transition plan to assist workers affected by Phillips 66 refinery closure
- 17-1317-S1: Report on Alameda Street Widening Project CEQA compliance
- Second Amendment to the Master Memorandum of Understanding for Project Delivery and Service Needs with the City
- Contract with McCrometer Inc. for the installation, calibration, and maintenance of flow monitors in the City wastewaterCity wastewater collection system
- Virtual Net Energy Metering Pilot Program Changes
- Fifth Amendment to an Agreement for Customer Information System Support and Upgrade Services with Oracle America, Inc.
- Alameda Street Widening Project and CEQA complianceAlameda Street, from Anaheim Street to Harry Bridges Bouleva
- Second Amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services and Training for Tripwire Proprietary Software with Tripwire,
Ah Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery will hear verbal updates on the 2025 wind and fire storm recovery. It will review a Bureau of Sanitation report on ocean water quality after the Palisades Fire, a City Administrative Officer report on August 2025 wildfire recovery fund expenditures, and a City Attorney report on reallocating Measure ULA program funding. No actions or votes are scheduled; the items are for information and discussion only.
- Verbal update on recovery from 2025 wind and fire storms
- Bureau of Sanitation report on ocean water quality after Palisades Fire (no fiscal impact)
- City Administrative Officer report on Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery Account August 2025 expenditures (fiscal impact yes)
- City Attorney report on reallocation of Measure ULA program funding (no fiscal impact)
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery heard a verbal update on storm recovery and took no action on that discussion item. Reports from the Bureau of Sanitation, the City Administrative Officer, and the City Attorney were received and filed. No votes or approvals were recorded.
- Item (1) verbal update – no action taken
- Item 25-0006-S69 (Bureau of Sanitation report) – received and filed
- Item 25-0006-S48 (City Administrative Officer report) – received and filed
- Item 25-0006-S59 (City Attorney report) – received and filed
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will discuss motions to ban city officials and employees from secondary employment with federal immigration enforcement agencies. The body will also review several civil service exemptions and personnel appointments.
- Motions to prohibit city employees from outside employment with ICE, CBP, and DHS
- Reappointment of Jeanne Fugate to the Board of Civil Service Commissioners
- Salary range increase for LACERS General Manager Todd A. Bouey from M-9 to M-11
- Civil service exemptions for positions in Housing, Building and Safety, and Water and Power
- Proposed amendments to the Office of Wage Standards Ordinance regarding wage theft
The Personnel and Hiring Committee voted unanimously (3‑0) to adopt two motions prohibiting city officials and employees from holding secondary jobs with U.S. immigration enforcement agencies. It also approved several mayoral exemption requests, salary adjustments, and policy extensions, each with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved motion to prohibit off‑duty secondary employment with immigration enforcement agencies (3‑0)
- Approved amendment to City Administrative Code to prohibit outside employment with immigration enforcement agencies (3‑0)
- Approved exemption of Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) from Civil Service (3‑0)
- Approved exemption of Deputy Superintendent of Building I (Class Code 9201) from Civil Service (3‑0)
- Approved exemption of Assistant General Manager (Class Code 0151) from Civil Service (3‑0)
- Approved exemption of Deputy Director of Planning (Class Code 9444) from Civil Service (3‑0)
- Approved salary adjustment for Secretary Legal B (Class Code 1924) (3‑0)
- Approved extension of appointment for Todd A. Bouey as Interim General Manager of LACERS (3‑0)
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review several reports and resolutions that set Los Angeles’ positions on immigration enforcement, state legislation, and environmental agreements. It will also consider two ordinances that amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code: one to increase the maximum inter‑departmental transfer amount and another to set the Council‑approval threshold for Los Angeles World Airports contracts. Public comment will be accepted in‑person only.
- Ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code to increase the maximum inter‑departmental transfer amount (item 12).
- Ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code to set the Council‑approval threshold for Los Angeles World Airports contracts (item 13).
- Resolution establishing the city’s position on Senate Bill 34, which promotes voluntary agreements among ports, cities, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (item 3).
- Resolution on the “No Masks for ICE Act,” requiring immigration enforcement agents to wear clearly marked clothing and prohibiting facial coverings (item 5).
- Motion to conduct a comprehensive, multi‑year evaluation of alternative legal service models for the city (item 9).
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved a series of reports and resolutions, all with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Items included positions on immigration enforcement identification, U‑visa caps, environmental agreements, and mobile‑home park protections. Each action was recorded as approved with the indicated vote tally.
- Approved Motion (McOsker, Padilla for Park–Blumenfield) to review LADWP, Port of LA, LAWA – 5‑0
- Approved City position on increasing U‑visa cap (Rodriguez–Soto‑Martinez, Jurado) – 5‑0
- Approved City position on Senate Bill 34 (voluntary environmental agreements) – 3‑2
- Approved City position on Visible Identification Standards for immigration enforcement (Rodriguez–Padilla) – 5‑0
- Approved “No Masks for ICE” Act requiring ICE agents to wear clearly marked ID – 5‑0
- Approved City position on reforming the Uniform Commercial Code – 5‑0
- Approved City position on Ban Military Drones Spying on Civilians Act – 5‑0
- Approved City position on Senate Bill 749 to preserve mobile‑home parks – 5‑0
- City's position on Senate Bill 749 regarding mobile home park preservation — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting on September 12, 2025 will conduct a roll call, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and consider several procedural items. It will also hear commendatory resolutions, introductions, and public comments on multiple agenda items and non‑agenda items. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The City Council approved the LAWA Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Statement of Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan. It instructed the City Administrative Officer, the Chief Legislative Analyst and relevant departments to report on any City projects impacted by H.R. 1. The Council also authorized the Department of City Planning to accept a Local Coastal Program grant of up to $1.1 million and to execute the related agreement with the California Coastal Commission.
- Approved LAWA FY 2025‑26 Statement of Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan (12‑0)
- Instructed CAO, CLA and departments to report on City projects affected by H.R. 1 (12‑0)
- Authorized DCP to accept up to $1.1 million Local Coastal Program grant and execute agreement (12‑0)
- Authorization to accept Local Coastal Program Local Assistance Grant and execute agreement with California Coastal Commi — approved$1.1M
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Transportation Committee
The Los Angeles Transportation Committee will hear public comment and discuss several reports and motions, including a LADOT report on transportation investment prioritization and a motion to standardize parking‑meter payment methods. A key item is the Board of Transportation Commissioners' report proposing a Parking Meter Zone on West Adams Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard. Additional items cover a pilot to close 6th Street to car traffic and an update on the Automated Speed Enforcement Program.
- 23-0935 – LADOT report on transportation investment prioritization using the Community Health Equity Index (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 25-0845 – Motion to standardize and streamline payment methods at parking meters.
- 25-0606 – Board of Transportation Commissioners report proposing a Parking Meter Zone on West Adams Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 25-0985 – Motion to conduct a weekend pilot program closing 6th Street to car traffic from Normandie Avenue to South Catalina Street.
- 23-1168 – LADOT report on the work plan to implement an Automated Speed Enforcement Program (Fiscal Impact: Yes, Community Impact: Yes).
The committee unanimously approved ten LADOT reports and eight committee motions. All items received a 3‑Yes, 0‑No vote. The approved motions cover parking payment methods, a new parking meter zone, wider bike lanes, procurement efficiency, event advertising, QR codes on signage, and a weekend pilot to close 6th Street to car traffic.
- Approved LADOT report 23-0935 on transportation investment prioritization (3-0)
- Approved Motion (Rodriguez–Hutt) to standardize parking meter payment methods (3-0)
- Approved Board of Transportation Commissioners report 25-0606 establishing Parking Meter Zone on West Adams Blvd (3-0)
- Approved Motion (Hutt–McOsker) to implement wider bike lanes for police and fire vehicles (3-0)
- Approved Motion (Hutt–Blumenfield) to improve efficiency of DOT procurement process (3-0)
- Approved Motion (Hutt–Padilla) to advertise targeted special events on Community DASH buses (3-0)
- Approved Motion (Hutt–Rodriguez) to add secure QR codes to street signage (3-0)
- Approved Motion (Hutt–Lee) to conduct a weekend pilot closing 6th Street to car traffic (3-0)
- Establishing a Parking Meter Zone on West Adams Boulevard — approvedWest Adams Boulevard, between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boul
- Weekend pilot program to close 6th Street to car traffic — approved6th Street, from Normandie Avenue to South Catalina Street
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, introductions, and public comment, followed by the continued consideration of a Department of Building and Safety report regarding a nuisance abatement hearing protest.
- Approval of the minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
- Consideration of hearing protest, appeals or objections to Building and Safety report
Public Works Committee
The Committee will consider a multi-year plan for public right-of-way infrastructure and an ordinance to increase Bureau of Engineering fees. Members will also discuss the feasibility of vacating public right-of-way for parks and a construction moratorium for the 2028 Olympic Games.
- Comprehensive multi-year plan for maintaining and developing public right-of-way infrastructure
- Ordinance to increase Bureau of Engineering fees and charges
- Proposed construction activity moratorium during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Feasibility of vacating public right-of-way at Stocker Plaza and Degnan Plaza for park development
- Vacation of 92nd Street East of Falmouth Avenue
- Comprehensive, multi-year plan for maintaining and developing infrastructure in the public right-of-way
- Vacation of 92nd Street East of Falmouth Avenue and its Easterly Terminus92nd Street East of Falmouth Avenue
- Feasibility of vacating portions of the public right-of-way at Stocker Plaza for park developmentStocker Plaza, Council District 10
- Feasibility of vacating portions of the public right-of-way at Degnan Plaza for park developmentDegnan Plaza, Council District 10
- Embedding sensors within street lighting infrastructure
- Moratorium on construction activity during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Revision of the definition of outdoor advertising structure and exemption from prohibition
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will meet to discuss several items, including a continued consideration of protests regarding the improvement and maintenance of the 10th Street Elementary School Street Lighting District.
- Public hearing on protests against the 10th Street Elementary School Street Lighting District (Item 25-0900-S22)
The Council accepted a $317,543 state grant for the Workers’ Rights Protection program and directed the transfer of $1,122,714.74 from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Trust to the General Fund. It also approved a $107,827.16 refund claim for Wisteria Warner Center and authorized multiple inter‑departmental fund transfers totaling $14,094,371 along with a $613,443 reduction in recreation funding. Additionally, the Council instructed city departments to conduct a “Know Your Rights” training for homelessness service providers.
- Accepted $317,543 Workers’ Rights Protection grant (14-0)
- Transferred $1,122,714.74 from Unclaimed Monies Seized Trust to General Fund (14-0)
- Approved $107,827.16 refund claim for Wisteria Warner Center (14-0)
- Directed “Know Your Rights” training for homelessness service providers (14-0)
- Authorized $12,065,830 inter‑departmental transfer (14-0)
- Authorized $2,028,541 additional inter‑departmental transfer (14-0)
- Reduced recreation fund by $613,443 (14-0)
- Created new CTIEP accounts and allocated $8,185 and $2,449 (14-0)
- Improvement and maintenance of the 10th Street Elementary School Street Lighting District — approved10th Street Elementary School
- Improvement and maintenance of the Gratts Early Education Center Street Lighting District — approvedGratts Early Education Center
- California State Department of Industrial Relations Workers’ Rights Protection Enforcement Grant (WREG) Program — approved$317,543
🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider continuing the Environmental Impact Report for a 340,298‑square‑foot warehouse and manufacturing center proposed by Prologis LP at 15116‑15216 South Vermont Avenue and 747‑861 West Redondo Beach Boulevard. The committee will also hear a motion to investigate reported nuisance activities at 402 W. 5th Street in San Pedro and a recommendation to accept a Local Coastal Program grant of up to $1.1 million. Several mayoral communications appoint individuals to area planning commissions for terms ending June 30, 2030.
- Item 1 – Continue EIR (ENV‑2017‑1015‑EIR) for a 340,298‑sq‑ft warehouse (53‑ft tall) at 15116‑15216 South Vermont Ave & 747‑861 West Redondo Beach Blvd (Applicant: Tunde Ogunwole, Prologis LP).
- Item 2 – Motion (McOsker‑Hutt) to investigate nuisance at 402 W. 5th Street, San Pedro, and allow the Zoning Administrator to start Administrative Nuisance Abatement Proceedings.
- Item 3 – Approve DCP’s acceptance of a Local Coastal Program grant not to exceed $1.1 million and execute an agreement with the California Coastal Commission.
- Item 4 – Mayor’s appointment of Ariel Torres Socarras to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (term ends 6/30/2030).
- Item 5 – Mayor’s appointment of Yolanda Regalado to the Harbor Area Planning Commission (term ends 6/30/2030).
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved a $1.1 million Local Coastal Program grant and adopted a motion to let the Zoning Administrator investigate reported nuisance at 402 W. 5th St. It denied an appeal concerning a mixed‑use development, sustaining the planning commission’s determination, and approved several mayoral appointments to planning commissions.
- Approved $1.1 million Local Coastal Program grant (5‑0)
- Adopted motion to investigate nuisance at 402 W. 5th St., authorizing administrative abatement (5‑0)
- Denied appeal of Ventura/Cahuenga Blvd. mixed‑use project, sustaining LACPC determination (5‑0)
- Approved appointment of Ariel Torres Socarras to South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (5‑0)
- Approved appointment of Yolanda Regalado to Harbor Area Planning Commission (5‑0)
- Approved appointment of Joe Goldman to West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (5‑0)
- Approved appointment of Ethel Rubio to Cultural Heritage Commission (5‑0)
- Approved appointment of Giovanni Zuniga to North Valley Area Planning Commission (5‑0)
- Appeals regarding EIR No. ENV-2017-1015-EIR for warehouse development — continued15116 - 15216 South Vermont Avenue and 747 - 861 West Redond
- Investigation of nuisance activities at 402 W. 5th Street — approved402 W. 5th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Local Coastal Program Local Assistance grant award and agreement with California Coastal Commission — approved$1.1M
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will hear a report from the Port of Los Angeles and an appeal filed by UNITE HERE Local 11 under the California Environmental Quality Act. The committee will also consider two Board of Harbor Commissioners reports: one on a retroactive five‑year compensation reset and a transfer of permits, and another on a proposed amendment to an agreement with Nossaman, LLP. Public comment on these items will be accepted in person only.
- Item 25-0781: Report from the Port of Los Angeles and CEQA appeal for the West Harbor Modification Project (APP No. 190529-080).
- Item 18-0120-S1: BOHC report on retroactive five‑year compensation reset for Permit No. 919 and transfer of ownership to Superior Seafood Company.
- Item 25-1029: BOHC report on a second amendment to Agreement No. 22‑9911 with Nossaman, LLP to extend term and increase compensation for legal support services.
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee denied the appeal filed by UNITE HERE Local 11 with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved two Board of Harbor Commissioners reports dated September 2, 2025, each with a 3‑0 vote. All actions were recorded as formal committee decisions.
- Denied UNITE HERE Local 11 appeal (3‑0)
- Approved Board of Harbor Commissioners report (25‑0781) (3‑0)
- Approved Board of Harbor Commissioners report (18‑0120‑S1) (3‑0)
- Approved Board of Harbor Commissioners report (25‑1029) (3‑0)
- West Harbor Modification Project SEIR Certification Appeal — denied
- Retroactive five-year compensation reset and permit transfer for Permit No. 919 — approved
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will discuss several potential new park sites and grant extensions for youth projects. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Board of Zoo Commissioners and the Cultural Affairs Commission.
- Feasibility of developing parks at 2927 West Exposition Place, Stocker Plaza, and 2541 South Genesee Avenue
- Reimbursement of labor and material costs for the Mar Vista Gardens Child Care project
- Deadline extensions for Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium Renovation and Aquatic Center Pool Refurbishment
- Right-of-Entry License Agreement with Community Animal Medicine Project for six Animal Services Centers
- Grant application to the Teiger Foundation for a survey of Nao Bustamante’s work
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the mayor’s report to reappoint Daryl Smith to the Board of Zoo Commissioners through June 30, 2030. It also approved the mayor’s report to reappoint Robert Vinson to the Cultural Affairs Commission and several Proposition K‑for‑Kids reports covering child‑care construction, Boys & Girls Club projects, and park‑restoration authorizations. Additional approvals included a city‑admin officer right‑of‑entry agreement for animal‑services centers and multiple motions directing feasibility studies for new parks and community programs. All votes were 2 Yes, 0 No, with Councilmember Nazarian absent.
- Approved Mayor report reappointing Daryl Smith to Board of Zoo Commissioners (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Mayor report reappointing Robert Vinson to Cultural Affairs Commission (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Proposition K‑for‑Kids report to reimburse HACLA for Mar Vista Gardens Child Care project (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Proposition K‑for‑Kids report extending deadlines for Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club gymnasium and pool projects (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Proposition K‑for‑Kids report authorizing Measure A retroactive work plans for park restorations (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report for Right‑of‑Entry License Agreement with Community Animal Medicine Project (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Jurado‑Padilla) directing departments to report on federal immigration enforcement impact in summer programming (2 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Hutt‑Hernandez) to study feasibility of a park at 2927 West Exposition Place (2 Yes, 0 No)
- HACLA Mar Vista Gardens Child Care project reimbursement and Grant Amendment No. 1 — approved
- LA Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium Renovation and Aquatic Center projects extension — approved
- Park Restoration Projects (George Wolfberg, Wattles Garden, and Temescal Canyon) — approvedGeorge Wolfberg Park, Wattles Garden Park, and Temescal Cany
- RFP for Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan Parks Trust Funds — approved
- Right-of-Entry License Agreement with Community Animal Medicine Project — approvedAll six Animal Services Centers
- Feasibility of developing a park at 2927 West Exposition Place — approved2927 West Exposition Place
- Feasibility of vacating public right-of-way at Stocker Plaza for park development — approvedStocker Plaza
- Feasibility of developing a neighborhood park at Park and Ride site — approved
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will review a CAO report confirming no new Environmental Impact Report is needed for the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion. It will consider authorizing up to $990 million in MICLA lease‑revenue bonds (2025‑A and 2025‑B) to fund the project. The Committee will also hear a City Attorney report on a proposed amendment to the contract with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for legal services in a federal litigation matter.
- CAO report: No major revisions to the Convention Center EIR; no new EIR required.
- Authorization to issue and sell up to $990 million of MICLA lease‑revenue bonds 2025‑A and 2025‑B (Los Angeles Convention Center).
- Proposed amendment to contract with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for additional legal services in LA Alliance for Human Rights litigation.
The Budget and Finance Committee did not vote on any agenda items. All three items were continued to the next meeting on September 16, 2025. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.
- Item 15-1207-S1 (Convention Center EIR) continued to September 16, 2025
- Item 15-1207-S3 (MICLA lease revenue bonds) continued to September 16, 2025
- Item 20-0263-S3 (Legal services contract amendment) continued to September 16, 2025
- Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project — continuedLos Angeles Convention Center
- Issuance and sale of MICLA lease revenue bonds for Los Angeles Convention Center — continuedLos Angeles Convention Center · $990.0M
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025 at City Hall. Commissioners will hear presentations on the completed Climate Vulnerability Assessment and on Measure ULA’s impact on low‑income housing. The commission will discuss and vote on a bylaw amendment to create a President Emeritus honorary title for former presidents who served at least two terms. The agenda also includes public comment, neighborhood council comments, and items for future discussion.
- Presentation of Climate Vulnerability Assessment report and related policy updates
- Presentation on Measure ULA and its impact on low‑income housing
- Proposed amendment to Bylaws, Article IV, adding a President Emeritus honorary title
- Public comment period (up to two minutes per agenda item, total five minutes)
- Items slated for future discussion
- Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report and Open Space Element update
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss the creation of a publicly-owned bank and the enforcement of unlicensed cannabis businesses. The body will also consider a mayoral appointment and a property acquisition for a public park.
- Appointment of Olivia McGovern to the Cannabis Regulation Commission
- Proposal to identify $460,000 for a Public Bank Study
- Acquisition of 6024-6034 Jefferson Blvd. for a public park
- Proposed expansion of the cannabis application refiling window from three to five years
- LAPD presentation on unlicensed cannabis business enforcement
The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to approve six separate motions and one property acquisition. Actions include a $460,000 study for a publicly‑owned bank, expanding the cannabis application refiling window, improving audio‑recording access, and acquiring land for a new park. The committee also approved a mayoral communication about an appointment to the Cannabis Regulation Commission and a multi‑year public right‑of‑way infrastructure plan.
- Approved communication from the Mayor about Olivia McGovern's Cannabis Regulation Commission appointment (Yes (3))
- Approved comprehensive multi‑year public right‑of‑way infrastructure plan (Yes (3))
- Approved improvements to the system for distributing and accessing audio recordings of Council meetings (Yes (3))
- Approved amendment to expand the cannabis application refiling window from three to five years (Yes (3))
- Approved allocation of $460,000 for a public bank study (Yes (3))
- Approved acquisition of 6024‑6034 Jefferson Blvd. for a public park (Yes (3))
- Acquisition of 6024-6034 Jefferson Blvd for public park development — approved6024-6034 Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90016
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will begin with a roll call, then approve the previous meeting's minutes. Council members will consider commendatory resolutions and introductions, followed by a Multiple Agenda Item Comment period where the public can speak on items without prior hearings. The meeting will also include public testimony on non‑agenda items.
- Roll Call of council members
- Approval of the Minutes from the prior meeting
- Consideration of Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period for public input
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The Los Angeles City Council approved amendments to prior grant actions, authorizing the Bureau of Engineering to deposit $2,000,000 in State funds into the Engineering Special Services Fund for the Chinese American Museum renovation and $500,000 for ACE building accessibility improvements. The Council also adopted a resolution opposing the EPA's proposal to rescind the greenhouse gas endangerment finding, and approved several motions including fund transfers for homeless services and a $100,000 public benefits payment from Lightstone DTLA. The meeting included commendatory resolutions and adjourning motions.
- Approved amendment to deposit $2,000,000 for Chinese American Museum renovation (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to deposit $500,000 for ACE building renovation (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution opposing EPA's rescission of greenhouse gas endangerment finding
- Approved $250,000 transfer for homeless services in Council District 13
- Approved $20,000 transfer for South Robertson medallion program
- Accepted $100,000 public benefits payment from Lightstone DTLA for CD 14
- Approved $124,213.01 transfer for ReCAST program overtime
- Adopted resolution supporting S.2468 immigration registry update
- Chinese American Museum Renovation Grant Funding Amendment$2.0M
- ACE Building Renovation Grant Funding Amendment$500,000
- CD 13 Homeless Services Fund Transfer$250,000
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct a roll call, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and consider commendatory resolutions. It will also include introductions, a multiple‑agenda‑item comment period, and public testimony. No specific policy or funding decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony
The Council approved donations of spay/neuter services from the San Diego Humane Society and a right‑of‑entry license for a mobile clinic, accepted a $500,000 animal‑intervention donation from the Lange Foundation, and authorized similar agreements with Animal Balance and The Rescue Train, all with no direct General Fund impact. It also instructed the Department of Recreation and Parks to set sunrise‑to‑sunset operating hours for Verdugo Mountain Park and to post the hours. All votes on these items were unanimous.
- Confirmed lien of $3,850.39 for 6212 North Corbin Avenue (13‑0)
- Set Verdugo Mountain Park hours to open at sunrise and close at sunset; request ordinance and Board concurrence (11‑0)
- Approved donation of spay/neuter services from San Diego Humane Society and ROE license (11‑0)
- Approved $500,000 animal‑intervention donation from Lange Foundation and ROE license; authorized execution (11‑0)
- Authorized ROE license with Animal Balance for spay/neuter services at six animal centers (11‑0)
- Authorized ROE license with The Rescue Train to park a spay/neuter clinic vehicle at East Valley Animal Services Center, costing $53,389.42 from the Animal Sterilization Fund (11‑0)
- Instructed LAPD and DOT to report feasibility of waiving towing and impound fees for individuals detained by federal immigration enforcement (11‑0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 6212 North Corbin Avenue — approved6212 North Corbin Avenue · $3,850
- Setting operating hours for Verdugo Mountain Park — approvedVerdugo Mountain Park, east of Sunland, south of La Tuna Can
- Donation of spay/neuter services and ROE License with San Diego Humane Society — approvedCity’s six Animal Services Centers
- ROE License with Lange Foundation for animal intervention services — approvedChesterfield Square Animal Services Center · $500,000
- ROE License Agreement with Animal Balance for spay/neuter servicesCity’s six Animal Services Centers · $230,000
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will receive follow‑up reports from various departments concerning citywide layoff management (Item 25‑0660). The item continues from meetings held earlier in 2025. No fiscal impact is noted, and a community impact statement is attached. The committee will accept limited public comment but is not required to take action.
- Item 25‑0660 – Follow‑up reports from multiple departments on citywide layoff management
The Personnel and Hiring Committee met on September 3, 2025. The meeting reviewed agenda item 25-0660, a continuation of follow‑up reports on citywide layoff management. No votes or formal actions were recorded. The session was otherwise procedural.
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a mayoral report on Aaron Thomas's appointment to the Housing Authority board, a City Administrative Officer report on the Alliance Settlement Agreement progress, and a status report on the Homelessness Emergency Account with funding recommendations. It will also consider two motions: one requesting an analysis of withdrawing all legally allowable homelessness funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and contracting with the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services, and another requesting a comprehensive financial and conversion plan for interim housing sites funded by Project Homekey. Public comment will be taken in person only.
- Item 1 (25-1200-S47): Mayor report on appointment of Aaron Thomas to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
- Item 2 (23-1022-S20): City Administrative Officer report on Alliance Settlement Agreement progress as of June 30, 2025.
- Item 3 (22-1545-S32): City Administrative Officer report on Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 29th Status Report and funding recommendations.
- Item 4 (25-0969): Motion to request analysis of withdrawing all legally allowable homelessness funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and contracting with the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services.
- Item 5 (25-0837): Motion to request a comprehensive financial and conversion plan for interim housing sites intended for permanent housing using Project Homekey funds.
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the mayor's report appointing Aaron Thomas to the Housing Authority Board. It also approved City Administrative Officer reports on the Alliance Settlement Agreement and the Homelessness Emergency Account. The committee approved a motion to analyze withdrawing all legally allowable homelessness funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and contracting with the County Department of Homeless Services. Finally, it approved a motion for a comprehensive financial and conversion plan for interim housing sites using Project Homekey funds.
- Approved Mayor report appointing Aaron Thomas to Housing Authority Board (3 Yes)
- Noted and filed City Administrative Officer report on Alliance Settlement Agreement (3 Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on Homelessness Emergency Account status (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion to analyze withdrawing homelessness funding and contracting with County (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion for financial and conversion plan for interim housing sites using Project Homekey (3 Yes)
- Analysis of withdrawing homelessness funding from LAHSA and contracting with LA County — approved
- Financial and conversion plan for interim housing sites (Project Homekey) — approved
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss several administrative reports, including professional services agreements for crisis response and reward payments for criminal cases. The body will also review appointments for fire and police commissioners and a potential in-kind donation to the LAFD.
- In-kind donation from LAFD Foundation valued at approximately $7,434,886.94
- Professional services agreements with Alcott Center for Mental Health Services, Exodus Recovery, Inc., and Penny Lane Centers
- Reappointment of Dr. Erroll Southers to the Board of Police Commissioners
- Reappointment of Ms. Elizabeth Garfield to the Board of Fire Commissioners
- Extension of Ronnie R. Villanueva as Interim Fire Chief for six months
- Second Amendments and Restatements of the Professional Services Agreements for the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response Pilo
- Enforcement of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Injury to Trees
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting will begin with a roll call, approve the previous meeting's minutes, consider commendatory resolutions, and provide time for multiple agenda item comments and public testimony on non‑agenda items. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will hear a report on the final direction for the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project, confirming no major revisions to the existing Environmental Impact Report are needed. It will also consider a motion on an extended negotiating agreement with AEG and the Plenary Group, a draft ordinance to amend pandemic-related code language, a transition plan for workers affected by the Phillips 66 refinery closure, and a wage comparison study for park and film monitors.
- 15-1207-S1: Report on final direction for Convention Center expansion; no new EIR required
- 15-1207-S2: Motion on extended negotiating agreement with AEG and Plenary Group
- 09-0136: Draft ordinance to remove COVID‑19 pandemic reference and extend code end date to 2028
- 24-1314: Transition plan for workers displaced by Phillips 66 refinery closure
- 23-1228: Economic overview of wages/benefits for park activity monitors versus film industry
- Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project
- Extended Negotiating Agreement with the AEG and the Plenary Group
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will review several motions, including two bond authorizations that would allow the Board of Water and Power to issue up to $2.530 billion in water system revenue bonds and up to $6.767 billion in power system revenue bonds. Other items include a trash‑bin enforcement clarification, a Brownfields program funding strategy, a review of water and power department procedures for housing goals, and a report on a single‑use printer cartridge ban. The committee will also hear public comment on these agenda items.
- Bond authorization for up to $2.530 billion in water system revenue bonds (Item 25-1012)
- Bond authorization for up to $6.767 billion in power system revenue bonds (Item 25-1007)
- Motion to clarify city agency enforcement of trash bins left in public right‑of‑way (Item 25-0891)
- Motion on long‑term funding strategies for the City’s Brownfields Program (Item 25-0867)
- Report on proposed single‑use printer cartridge ban by the Bureau of Sanitation (Item 21-0064)
- Review of LADWP and other City departmental development-related procedures to support housing goals — approved
- Agreement for Progressive Design-Build Services for San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation with Kiewit InfrastructurSan Fernando Groundwater Basin
- Issuance of up to $2.530 billion in tax-exempt Water System Revenue Bonds$2.5B
- Issuance of up to $6.767 billion in tax-exempt Power System Revenue Bonds$6.8B
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will review reports on fiscal year appropriations and construction projects. The body is discussing methods to increase General Fund Tax revenue and maximizing Transient Occupancy Tax for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Discussion of options for increasing General Fund Tax revenue
- Review of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) practices and revenue maximization
- Acceptance of a $1,995,862.00 grant for the 2024 Deoxyribonucleic Acid Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
- Acceptance of $317,543 from the California State Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Protection Enforcement Grant
- Escheatment of $1,122,714.74 from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund to the General Fund
The Budget and Finance Committee approved several City Administrative Officer reports and concurred with other committees on major grant programs, including a $1,995,862 DNA capacity enhancement grant and a $317,543 Workers’ Rights Protection grant. It also approved the escheatment of $1,122,714.74 to the General Fund and adopted amendments to a transportation grant report. Additional approvals covered a Department of Building and Safety report and a City Attorney report.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Concurred with Government Operations Committee action (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved CAO and City Attorney reports for $317,543 grant (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee action for $1,995,862 DNA Capacity grant (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Office of Finance escheatment of $1,122,714.74 to General Fund (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved Department of Building and Safety report (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved City Attorney report (4 Yes, 0 No)
- Amended Department of Transportation report for State of Good Repair grant (4 Yes, 0 No)
- L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report - Sunland Dog Park Project Work Plan — approvedSunland Dog Park
- Workers' Rights Protection Enforcement Grant (WREG) Program — approved$317,543
- 2024 Deoxyribonucleic Acid Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program grant — approved$2.0M
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene at Van Nuys City Hall to discuss a multi-year work plan aimed at scaling up employment programs to help individuals transition out of homelessness. The meeting will include standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.
- Multi-year work plan to scale up employment programs for homeless individuals
- Approval of the minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
- Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
The Los Angeles City Council adopted five reports covering economic workforce development, Proposition HHH quarterly updates, the Homelessness Emergency Declaration, and the County Emergency Centralized Response Center. Each item was adopted subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51, with one report adopted as amended by Motion 5A. Vote tallies ranged from 12‑0‑3 to 14‑0‑1.
- Adopted Economic & Workforce Development Dept. report (23-0600-S62) – Ayes 12, Nays 0, Absent 3
- Adopted Prop HHH Q3 report (17-0090-S31) – Ayes 12, Nays 0, Absent 3
- Adopted Prop HHH Q1‑Q2 report (17-0090‑S32) – Ayes 12, Nays 0, Absent 3
- Adopted Homelessness Emergency Declaration Q9 report (23-0652‑S10) – Ayes 13, Nays 1, Absent 1
- Adopted County Emergency Centralized Response Center report (25-0815) as amended by Motion 5A – Ayes 14, Nays 0, Absent 1
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items. The primary substantive matter is a continued consideration of protests, appeals, or objections regarding Department of Building and Safety reports on nuisance abatement costs and code violations.
- Hearing protests and appeals for Department of Building and Safety nuisance abatement liens (Item 16-0160-S819)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will take public comment and discuss eight agenda items, including two mayor communications, two chief legislative analyst reports, a housing department report, and three motions. One motion seeks to extend Contract No. C-143351 with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development for operating expenses at the Lincoln Theater emergency homeless housing site at 2300 South Central Avenue. Other motions address a lease extension for the A Bridge Home site at 3248 Riverside Drive and a “Know Your Rights” training program for City‑funded homelessness service providers.
- Motion to extend Contract No. C-143351 for Lincoln Theater emergency homeless housing site (2300 South Central Ave)
- Motion to extend lease and change service provider for A Bridge Home site (3248 Riverside Drive)
- Motion to implement “Know Your Rights” training for City‑funded homelessness outreach providers
- Chief Legislative Analyst report on directly contracting with homelessness service providers
- Los Angeles Housing Department report on enhancements to Systematic Code Enforcement and Rent Escrow Account Program
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several actions. It adopted the Los Angeles Housing Department report on code‑enforcement and rent‑escrow enhancements. It approved extending Contract No. C‑143351 with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development for the Lincoln Theater site. It also approved a lease extension and service‑provider change for the A Bridge Home site and concurred with a city‑wide “Know Your Rights” training initiative.
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report (July 23, 2025) – (3) Yes
- Approved extension of Contract No. C‑143351 for Lincoln Theater emergency homeless housing site – (3) Yes
- Approved Bureau of Engineering report (August 21, 2025) – (3) Yes
- Approved Motion to extend lease and change service provider for A Bridge Home site – (3) Yes
- Concurred with “Know Your Rights” training motion – (3) Yes
- Extension of Contract No. C-143 351 for Lincoln Theater emergency homeless housing site — approved2300 South Central Avenue
- Lease extension and change in service provider for A Bridge Home site — approved3248 Riverside Drive
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Municipal Code regarding vehicle rentals and tree protection. The body will also consider infrastructure projects and the naming of two city intersections.
- Ordinance to prohibit renting, leasing, or selling recreational vehicles in the public right-of-way and update related fines
- Installation of Venice Beach Ocean Front Walk Crash Ramps and Bollards Project
- Supplemental resources for the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP)
- Strengthening the Municipal Code regarding penalties for injury to trees
- Designating Riverside Drive and Ponca Avenue as 'Phil Roman Square' and 1st Street and St. Louis Street as 'Josefina Lopez Square'
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding recreational vehicles in public right-of-way — approved
- Venice Beach Ocean Front Walk Crash Ramps and Bollards ProjectVenice Beach Ocean Front Walk
- Supplemental resources for the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP)
- Enforcement of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Injury to Trees
- Designate intersection of Riverside Drive and Ponca Avenue as 'Phil Roman Square'Riverside Drive and Ponca Avenue
- Supplemental Agreement with DCSE, Inc. for computer technical support
- Designate intersection at 1st Street and St. Louis Street as 'Josefina Lopez Square'1st Street and St. Louis Street
Transportation Committee
The Committee will consider several motions regarding oversize vehicle parking restrictions and street-level safety improvements. Members will also review reports on private ambulance service rates and a contract for parking citation processing.
- Contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for parking citation processing and collection
- Proposed weight limit of 6,000 pounds for vehicles on Del Amo Boulevard between South Western Avenue and Denker Avenue
- Establishment of 2024-25 private ambulance service rates and a new adjustment methodology
- Proposed oversize vehicle parking restrictions on multiple streets including Sepulveda Boulevard and San Fernando Road
- Grant application for electrical charging infrastructure at the LADOT Washington Bus Yard
The Transportation Committee approved several motions, including dissolving the Major Transit and Transportation Construction Traffic Management Committee, prohibiting vehicles over 6,000 lb on a section of Del Amo Boulevard, and funding infrastructure improvements near the Sun Valley Metrolink Station. It also approved new splash pads, an expansion of a Preferential Parking District, and the purchase of electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure at the Washington Bus Yard. Additional approvals covered transit‑funding allocations and a contract for parking‑citation processing services.
- Approved dissolution of Major Transit and Transportation Construction Traffic Management Committee (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved ban on vehicles exceeding 6,000 lb on Del Amo Blvd between South Western Ave and Denker Ave (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved infrastructure and public safety improvements near Sun Valley Metrolink Station (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved repair/reactivation of Panorama City splash pad and construction of Allegheny Park splash pad (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved expansion of Preferential Parking District No. 320 in Lake Hollywood (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure at LADOT Washington Bus Yard (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved acceptance of FY 2025‑26 Senate Bill 1 State Transit Assistance funding (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA for parking citation processing (3 Yes; 0 No)
- Infrastructure and public safety improvements at the Sun Valley Metrolink Station — approvedSun Valley Metrolink Station
- Repair and reactivation of Panorama City Recreation Center Splash Pad and construction of Allegheny Park Splash Pad — approved
- Expanding the boundaries of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 320 — approvedLake Hollywood area of Council District Four
- Purchase and installation of electrical charging infrastructure at the LADOT Washington Bus Yard — approvedLADOT Washington Bus Yard
Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will hear a verbal update from LA28 representatives. It will consider a motion (24‑1453 CD 6) to instruct the Department of Recreation and Parks, with other departments, to create a website for the Sepulveda Basin. The committee will also review reports on a construction moratorium, a venue‑plan amendment, the 2025 LA28 Organizing Committee annual report, and the LA28 Impact and Sustainability Plan.
- Verbal update by LA28 representatives on the 2028 Games
- Motion 24‑1453 CD 6 (Padilla‑Raman) to have Recreation & Parks develop a Sepulveda Basin website
- Report 15‑0989‑S54: Engineering moratorium on construction during the Games
- Report 15‑0989‑S44: Second amendment to the Olympic venue plan
- Report 15‑0989‑S55: 2025 annual report from the Los Angeles Organizing Committee
The committee approved a motion directing the Department of Recreation and Parks, with other departments, to create a work plan for a Sepulveda Basin website (6 Yes, 1 absent). It approved the Bureau of Engineering’s report recommending a construction moratorium during the Games (6 Yes, 1 absent). It approved the Joint Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer’s report on the second amendment to the venue plan (7 Yes, 0 No). It also approved the Joint Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer’s report on the LA28 Impact and Sustainability Plan (7 Yes, 0 No).
- Approved motion to develop Sepulveda Basin website work plan (6 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Bureau of Engineering report on construction moratorium (6 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved report on Second Amendment to Venue Plan (7 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved report on LA28 Impact and Sustainability Plan (7 Yes, 0 No)
- Moratorium on construction activity during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — approved
- Second Amendment to the Venue Plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — approved
- LA28 Impact and Sustainability Plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — approved
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider technical corrections to a building standards ordinance, a report on improving restaurant inspection processes, and a draft definition for 'ghost kitchens.' The body will also review proposed zoning code amendments for recreational vehicle parks and a proposed development agreement for a mixed-use project in downtown Los Angeles.
- Technical corrections to Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code
- Report on improving restaurant equipment inspection and permitting
- Draft definition for 'ghost kitchens' and land use controls
- Zoning code amendment for Recreational Vehicle Parks
- Development agreement for mixed-use project at 700 South Flower Street
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved a City Attorney report correcting technical errors in an ordinance and adopted several motions, including a definition for "ghost kitchens" and a zoning amendment for recreational vehicle parks. It also approved the mayor's appointments of Sarah Johnson and Priscilla Chavez to the City Planning Commission. Additionally, the committee approved Planning Commission reports and asked the City Attorney to draft related ordinances.
- Approved City Attorney report & revised draft Ordinance (22-1226) – 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (Nazarian)
- Adopted motion for Building & Safety to prepare inspection report (25-0838) – 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
- Adopted draft definition of "ghost kitchens" and impact criteria (25-0568) – 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
- Adopted motion to amend Zoning Code for Recreational Vehicle Parks (24-1005-S1) – 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
- Approved Mayor's appointment of Sarah Johnson to Planning Commission (25-1200-S40) – 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
- Approved Mayor's appointment of Priscilla Chavez to Planning Commission (25-1200-S46) – 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
- Approved Planning Commission report and requested draft ordinance (25-0778) – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Approved Planning Commission report and requested draft ordinance (25-0778-S1) – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Amend Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to correct technical and clerical errors in Ordinance No. 187719 — approved
- Draft definition of 'Ghost kitchens' and criteria to assess impacts — adopted
- Amendment to the Zoning Code regarding Recreational Vehicle Parks — adopted
- Appeal of CEQA findings for alcohol sale in mixed-use development1522 - 1538 North Cassil Place
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The committee will review proposed amendments to airport concessions agreements and a report on airport debt. The body will also discuss protocols for federal agents on airport property.
- Proposed amendment to LAX wireless network management agreement with Boingo Wireless
- Report on Fiscal Year 2025-26 debt accountability and capital improvements
- Request for verbal report on protocols for ICE and federal agents on airport property
- Reappointment of Nicholas Roxborough to the Board of Airport Commissioners
- Reappointment of Matthew Johnson to the Board of Airport Commissioners
- First Amendment to Airport Concessions Agreement No. LAA-9173 (Lenlyn Limited dba ICE Currency Services USA)Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Sixth Amendment to Concession Agreement LAA-8862 (Boingo Wireless, Inc.)Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will begin with roll call, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and consider several commendatory resolutions and introductions. A multiple‑agenda item comment period will allow brief public input. The council will take up a categorical exemption ordinance for the first consideration and public works committee report to rename Miner Street (Private) from 22nd Street (Private) to its southerly term.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment (public comment period)
- Categorical Exemption Ordinance to rename Miner Street (Private) from 22nd Street (Private) to its southerly term
The City Council adopted seven actions, all passing unanimously (15‑0). It approved the $37,425,021 amendment to the Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System contract with Hensel Phelps, and also approved several lease and exemption items for Los Angeles World Airports, including extensions with Southwest Airlines, Wise and Healthy Aging, Jet Pets Inc., and a maintenance contract with Johnson Controls. The council also renamed Miner Street (Private) to Dave Arian Way and directed the escheatment of idle Panorama City BID funds for traffic safety projects.
- Approved renaming Miner Street (Private) to Dave Arian Way (15‑0)
- Approved escheatment process for Panorama City BID idle funds (15‑0)
- Approved Sixth Amendment to LAX Terminal 1 lease with Southwest Airlines (15‑0)
- Approved First Amendment to lease VNA‑9148 with Wise and Healthy Aging (15‑0)
- Approved ten‑year lease to Jet Pets Inc. for animal quarantine facility at LAX (15‑0)
- Approved $37,425,021 amendment to Contract DA‑5507 with Hensel Phelps for Terminal 4 baggage system (15‑0)
- Approved three‑year maintenance contract with Johnson Controls Inc. for LAX and VNY (15‑0)
- Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement No. LAA-8757 between LAWA and Southwest Airlines — approvedTerminal 1, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · $481.8M
- First Amendment to Lease VNA-9148 between LAWA and Wise and Healthy Aging16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will consider a mayor report on the appointment of Domenika Lynch as permanent General Manager of the Department of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. It will hear a Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report on the condition of city skateparks and funding for a consultant to develop a strategic plan for new skatepark sites. A motion will be considered to set Verdugo Mountain Park’s operating hours to open at sunrise and close at sunset. Additional reports include animal services Right‑of‑Entry licenses for free animal intervention services and spay/neuter clinics, and financial status reports for several city funds.
- Mayor report on appointment of Domenika Lynch as permanent General Manager, Department of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (Item 1)
- Motion to instruct the Department of Recreation and Parks to set operating hours for Verdugo Mountain Park (Item 4)
- Execution of a revocable Right‑of‑Entry license with The Lange Foundation for free animal intervention services at Chesterfield Square/South Los Angeles Animal Services Center (Item 5)
- Execution of a revocable Right‑of‑Entry license with the San Diego Humane Society for a mobile spay/neuter clinic serving unowned dogs and cats at six animal services centers (Item 6)
- Execution of a Right‑of‑Entry License Agreement with The Rescue Train to park a spay and neuter clinic vehicle at 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys (Item 7)
The committee approved the mayor’s report appointing Domenika Lynch as permanent General Manager of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. It also approved a motion setting Verdugo Mountain Park hours and several Right‑of‑Entry agreements to expand free animal services. Additional reports on skateparks, youth golf, and preschool funding were noted, filed, or approved.
- Approved Mayor report appointing Domenika Lynch as permanent GM of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion to set Verdugo Mountain Park operating hours from sunrise to sunset (3 Yes)
- Approved Department of Animal Services Right‑of‑Entry license with The Lange Foundation for free animal intervention services (3 Yes)
- Approved Department of Animal Services Right‑of‑Entry license with San Diego Humane Society for mobile spay/neuter clinic (3 Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer Right‑of‑Entry license with The Rescue Train for spay/neuter clinic at East Valley Animal Services Center (3 Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer Right‑of‑Entry license with Animal Balance to provide spay/neuter services at six animal service centers (3 Yes)
- Noted and filed Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report on skatepark conditions and consultant plan (3 Yes)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report authorizing CDSS agreement for subsidized preschool services (3 Yes)
- Report relative to the condition of all existing skateparks and identification of funds for a consultant team to develop
- Right Of Entry license with The Lange Foundation to donate free animal intervention services — approvedChesterfield Square/South Los Angeles Animal Services Center
- Right Of Entry license with the San Diego Humane Society to park one mobile spay/neuter clinic vehicle — approved
- Right-of-Entry License Agreement with The Rescue Train to park one spay and neuter clinic vehicle — approved14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
- Right-of-Entry License Agreement with Animal Balance to provide spay/neuter services — approved
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hear reports on several matters, including a City Clerk report on interim resolution authorities for the Charter Reform Commission, a proposed amendment to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 4.307 to repeal subsection (d) concerning the “Non‑Kaiser Full‑Network HMO Option,” and a 2026 LAwell Program update. A City Administrative Officer will present the First Supplemental Agreement to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C‑133405) with TELUS Health (US) Ltd., which includes fiscal and financial policy statements. Additional items include follow‑up reports on citywide layoff management and a discussion of the Housing Authority’s personnel hiring goals in District 15. Public comment will be limited to in‑person remarks.
- 25‑0786 – City Clerk report on interim resolution authorities for the Charter Reform Commission (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 25‑0830 – Personnel Department report to amend LA Administrative Code §4.307, repealing subsection (d) titled “Non‑Kaiser Full‑Network HMO Option” (Fiscal Impact: No).
- 25‑0816 – Personnel Department report on the 2026 LAwell Program (Fiscal Impact: No).
- 25‑0934 – City Administrative Officer report on First Supplemental Agreement to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C‑133405) with TELUS Health (US) Ltd. (Fiscal Impact: Yes; Financial Policies Statement: Yes).
- 25‑0660 – Follow‑up reports from various departments on citywide layoff management and related matters (Fiscal Impact: No).
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved five agenda items. These included a City Clerk report on interim resolution authorities for the Charter Reform Commission, a repeal of a subsection of the Administrative Code concerning a non‑Kaiser HMO option, a report on the 2026 LAwell Program, a first supplemental agreement with TELUS Health (US) Ltd. under Professional Services Agreement Contract C‑133405, and follow‑up reports on citywide layoff management. All items were approved with two votes in favor and one member absent.
- Approved City Clerk report on interim resolution authorities for Charter Reform Commission (25-0786)
- Approved repeal of LA Administrative Code §4.307(d) – Non‑Kaiser Full‑Network HMO Option (25-0830)
- Approved Personnel Department report on 2026 LAwell Program (25-0816)
- Approved First Supplemental Agreement with TELUS Health (US) Ltd., Contract C‑133405 (25-0934)
- Approved follow‑up reports on Citywide Layoff Management (25-0660)
- First Supplemental Agreement to the Professional Services Agreement with TELUS Health (US) Ltd. — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods. The agenda features a report from the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee on current kennel cleaning procedures and standards. Council members will discuss and consider the committee's recommendations regarding those procedures.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Item 25-0343 – Committee report on kennel cleaning procedures
The Los Angeles City Council adopted the Economic Development and Jobs Committee Report that recommends amending a 2021 action to transfer $25,378 from CRA/LA Excess Non‑Housing Bond Proceeds, $52,534 from the Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program, and $29,365 from the Municipal Improvement Corporation to the General Services Department for the Warner Grand Theater Improvements Project. The adoption was unanimous with a 10‑0 vote and five members absent. The council also adopted several informational items, noting and filing reports on the City Mall, personnel qualifications, police supplemental accounts, and transportation projects.
- Adopted Economic Development and Jobs Committee Report authorizing fund transfers for Warner Grand Theater Improvements (10-0)
- Adopted item 22-1485 to note and file Municipal Facilities Committee report on activating City of Los Angeles Mall (10-0)
- Adopted item 24-1094 to note and file Personnel Department reports on work‑experience qualification for city jobs (12-0)
- Adopted item 24-0689-52 to note and file Supplemental Police Account Third Quarterly Report (12-0)
- Adopted item 24-0689-53 to note and file Supplemental Police Account Fourth Quarterly Report (12-0)
- Adopted item 23-0704 to note and file Department of Transportation mitigation plan for Vincent Thomas Bridge construction (10-0)
- Adopted item 25-0769 to note and file Request for Proposals for North Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Services (12-0)
- Mitigation plan for the Vincent Thomas Bridge Project construction impact — approvedWilmington
- Request for Proposals for the management and operation of the North Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Servic — approvedNorth Region
- Warner Grand Theater Improvements Project funding transfer and appropriation — approved
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will meet to discuss several procedural items and one specific property dedication. The body is considering an ordinance to dedicate City-owned real property as a public street.
- Ordinance first consideration for dedication of City-owned real property as Public Street at 6141 West Century Boulevard (Right of Way No 36000-10213)
The Council approved the dedication of City‑owned property at 6141 West Century Boulevard as a public street, finding it categorically exempt from CEQA and adopting the related ordinance. It also continued the hearing on a $3,850.39 lien for 6212 North Corbin Avenue to September 3. Additionally, the Council confirmed several mayoral appointments and authorized a five‑year agreement for the Pico‑Union Cesar Chavez Community Garden.
- Approved dedication of 6141 West Century Blvd as a public street (14-0)
- Continued hearing on $3,850.39 lien for 6212 North Corbin Ave, set for Sep 3 (14-0)
- Approved appointment of Tafarai Bayne to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (14-0)
- Approved reappointment of Joy Atkinson to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (14-0)
- Approved reappointment of Brian Chu to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority (14-0)
- Authorized execution of agreement with CultivaLA for Pico‑Union Cesar Chavez Community Garden (14-0)
- Approved third amendment to Contract No. 3538 with Mount Washington Preschool (14-0)
- Approved exemption of three LAHD positions from Civil Service (14-0)
- Dedication of City-owned real property as Public Street at 6141 West Century Boulevard — approved6141 West Century Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss adjustments to police permit and service fees and evaluate several grants and donations for LAPD and LAFD. The body is also reviewing fire risk mitigation strategies and 911 response time improvements.
- Proposed adjustments to Police Permit Fees for 2026 and Police Commission Services Fees for FY 2025-26
- In-kind donation of approximately $9,000,000 from LAFD Foundation for fire station and facility repairs
- Donations from Los Angeles Police Foundation for ALPR equipment ($242,250.00 and $157,397.30) and Microsoft Co-Pilot licenses ($33,717.60)
- DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program grant of $1,995,862.00
- Feasibility reports on using goats for brush clearance and drones to detect illegal fireworks
- Acceptance of in-kind donation from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for fire station and facility repairs$9.0M
- Donation for West Los Angeles Division Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Camera Equipment$242,250
- Acceptance of the 2024 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program grant$2.0M
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will hear six agenda items, including public comment on immigration enforcement impacts, reports on funds for civil disturbance assistance, and a motion to amend the 2021 Council Action on CRA/LA bond proceeds for the Warner Grand Theater project. It will also receive a report on disposition options for a city‑owned property at 1636 West Manchester Boulevard and annual planning reports for the Downtown Industrial District and Village at Sherman Oaks business improvement districts.
- Item 1 (25-0886): Motion to report on federal immigration enforcement participation in summer programming (no community impact statement).
- Item 2 (25-0645): Report on eligible funds for assistance programs for communities impacted by civil disturbance (fiscal impact statement submitted).
- Item 3 (14-1174‑S19): Motion to amend the 2021 Council Action on CRA/LA Excess Non‑Housing Bond Proceeds for Warner Grand Theater Improvements (no community impact statement).
- Item 4 (12-0049‑S17): Motion directing a report on disposition options for city‑owned property at 1636 West Manchester Boulevard.
- Items 5 & 6: City Clerk reports on FY2025 annual planning for Downtown Industrial District and Village at Sherman Oaks business improvement districts (fiscal impact statements submitted).
- Amending Council Action regarding CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond Proceeds from the Pacific Corridor Redevelopment Project
- Report on potential disposition options for City-owned property at 1636 West Manchester Boulevard1636 West Manchester Boulevard
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District, Property Based, Business Improvement DistrictDowntown Industrial District
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Village at Sherman Oaks, Property-Based, Business Improvement DistrictVillage at Sherman Oaks
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will consider a motion to declare the City‑owned property at 1901‑1905 North Highland Avenue as exempt surplus land under the California Surplus Land Act. It will also review a motion for an indemnity agreement with the owners of Watts Station and a motion for a non‑profit lease with After‑School All‑Stars at 6501 West Fountain Avenue. An adopted budget recommendation will address selling surplus properties or using City properties for joint development projects. Public comment will be taken on these items and on reports for proposed contracts with TPUSA, Inc. and Insight Public Sector, Inc.
- Motion (Raman–Padilla) to declare 1901‑1905 North Highland Avenue as Exempt Surplus Land (Item 3)
- Motion (McOsker–Hutt) for indemnity agreement with current owners of Watts Station (Item 4)
- Adopted budget recommendation on selling surplus properties or joint‑development/lease projects (Item 5)
- City Administrative Officer report on proposed contract with TPUSA, Inc. for captioning, translation and transcription services (Item 1)
- City Administrative Officer report on proposed contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for technology and implementation services (Item 2)
The Government Operations Committee approved twelve agenda items. Approvals included designating City‑owned property at 1901‑1905 North Highland Avenue as exempt surplus land, entering various lease and indemnity agreements for properties such as Watts Station, After‑School All‑Stars, and DE Wilshire 100, and adopting a budget recommendation to sell or develop surplus properties. The committee also approved reports and contracts for captioning services, technology services, and the My311 system. All votes were recorded as Yes (2) with one member absent.
- Approved designation of 1901‑1905 North Highland Ave as exempt surplus land (24-1560-S2) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved indemnity agreement with Watts Station owners (24-1144-S1) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved non‑profit lease with After‑School All‑Stars for 6501 West Fountain Ave (25-0728) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved budget recommendation to sell or develop surplus properties (25-0600-S86) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved contract with Insight Public Sector for technology services (25-0704) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved My311 System motion (11-1013-S12) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved lease agreement with DE Wilshire 100 for ITA rooftop space (25-0873) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Approved license agreement with Canopy Roots for services at 1722 North Cherokee Ave (25-0870) – Yes (2), Absent (1)
- Proposed contract with TPUSA, Inc. for live captioning, translation, and transcription services — approved
- Proposed contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for technology and implementation services — approved
- Declaring City-owned property at 1901-1905 North Highland Avenue as Exempt Surplus Land — approved1901-1905 North Highland Avenue
- Proposed indemnity agreement with current owners of Watts Station — approved
- Budget recommendation for selling surplus properties or joint development/lease projects — approved
- Proposed non-profit lease agreement with After-School All-Stars — approved6501 West Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Proposed non-profit license agreement with Canopy Roots, LLC for homelessness services — approved1722 North Cherokee Avenue, Unit B
- Proposed license agreement with DE Wilshire 100, LLC for rooftop space — approved100 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, 90401
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a determination of public convenience or necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Encanto Mestizo.
- Public hearing for alcohol sales application at Encanto Mestizo (Item 25-0770)
The City Council granted a Public Convenience and Necessity determination and approved the liquor license application for Encanto Mestizo. It also adopted several committee reports directing further study of human‑trafficking response, LAPD identity‑verification procedures, a federal immigration FOIA request, impacts of federal LGBTQIA+ policies, and immigration‑related city protocols. Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance approving a quit‑claim deed of a public power easement to Sun Commons, LP and Dubnoff Center.
- Approved liquor license for Encanto Mestizo (13‑0 vote, 2 absent)
- Adopted report on preventing human trafficking after Jan 2025 wildfires (12‑0 vote, 3 absent)
- Adopted request for City Attorney to draft LAPD identity‑verification ordinance (13‑0 vote, 2 absent)
- Adopted request for FOIA to DHS, CBP, ICE on immigration enforcement (12‑0 vote, 3 absent)
- Adopted report on local impacts of federal LGBTQIA+ policies (12‑0 vote, 3 absent)
- Adopted report on city protocols and legal remedies for federal immigration activity (12‑0 vote, 3 absent)
- Adopted ordinance approving quit‑claim deed of DWP easement to Sun Commons, LP and Dubnoff Center (12‑0 vote, 3 absent)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Encanto Mestizo — approved13766 Foothill Boulevard, Suites A, B, and C
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a draft ordinance to levy taxes and set rates for several interest and sinking funds that service the city's bonded indebtedness for fiscal year 2025‑26. It will also hear a motion to use idle funds from the Panorama City Business Improvement District for traffic safety on Lanark Street, a grant application report for the Homeless Housing Assistance program, and a motion on cannabis taxation impacts. Several items will be sent to closed session for legal review of pending lawsuits.
- Item 4: Draft ordinance to levy taxes and set rates for interest and sinking funds for city bonds (FY 2025‑26).
- Item 1: Motion to escheat and transfer idle Panorama City Business Improvement District funds for Lanark Street traffic safety.
- Item 2: Report on Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six grant application.
- Item 3: Motion concerning impacts of cannabis taxation.
- Items 5‑13: Various motions to recess to closed session for legal counsel on pending lawsuits.
The Budget and Finance Committee approved a motion (5‑0) to initiate the escheatment and transfer of idle funds from the Panorama City Business Improvement District for traffic safety measures on Lanark Street. It also concurred (5‑0) with the Housing and Homelessness Committee on a Homeless Housing Assistance grant, and (5‑0) with the Government Operations Committee on a cannabis taxation impact motion. Finally, the committee approved the City Attorney report and draft ordinance (5‑0) setting tax rates for interest and sinking funds for bonded indebtedness for FY 2025‑26.
- Approved motion to transfer idle Panorama City BID funds for Lanark St traffic safety (5‑0)
- Concurred with Housing and Homelessness Committee on Homeless Housing Assistance grant (5‑0)
- Concurred with Government Operations Committee on cannabis taxation impact motion (5‑0)
- Approved City Attorney report and draft ordinance on tax rates for interest and sinking funds (5‑0)
- Transfer of idle funds from Panorama City Business Improvement District for traffic safety measures on Lanark Street — approvedLanark Street, Panorama City
- Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six grant application — approved
Economic Development and Jobs/Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration Aging, and Disability Joint Committee
The joint Economic Development and Jobs and Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will review a report on consolidating several city departments and consider four motions: a “Know Your Rights” training directive for homelessness service providers, a study of a Continuum of Care and federal grant options, a report on city projects impacted by H.R. 1, and a feasibility study on waiving towing fees for individuals detained by immigration enforcement. Public comment will be limited to in‑person speakers.
- Item 1 (25‑0600‑S43): Report on functional consolidation of the Aging, Community Investment for Families, Economic and Workforce Development, and Youth Development departments.
- Item 2 (25‑0847): Motion to direct the Housing Department, CIF, City Attorney, and Homeless Services Authority to provide “Know Your Rights” training for all city‑funded homelessness outreach, interim housing, and permanent housing providers.
- Item 3 (25‑0689): Motion to study the feasibility of forming a Continuum of Care and securing federal grant funding.
- Item 4 (25‑0885): Motion directing the City Administrative Officer to report on all city projects, programs, and services that could be impacted by H.R. 1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act).
- Item 5 (25‑0887): Motion directing the LAPD and Department of Transportation to report within 15 days on the feasibility of waiving vehicle towing and impound storage fees for individuals detained by federal immigration enforcement.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting on August 15, 2025 will conduct roll call, approve the minutes, and consider several procedural items. Council members will hear commendatory resolutions, multiple agenda item comments, and public testimony on non‑agenda items. A report (item 25‑0006‑S48) from the ad hoc committee on LA Recovery and Budget & Finance regarding the Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery Account will be presented.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
The council adopted the General City Purposes Fund monthly expenditures for April and June 2025, with an 11‑0 vote. It authorized a $2.525 million personal services contract with the Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation to operate public access Channel 36. The council also directed a new non‑profit lease for 309 West Opp Street, transferred jurisdiction of Harbor Boulevard medians to the Port of Los Angeles, and approved a $200,000 fund transfer to assist tenants at 8530 West La Tuna Canyon Road, each passing unanimously. Finally, it authorized an agreement with the Trust for Public Land to develop a portion of Ritchie Valens Recreation Center.
- Adopted monthly expenditures for April and June 2025 (11‑0)
- Authorized $2.525 M contract with LACTAC for Channel 36 (vote not recorded)
- Directed negotiation of non‑profit lease with Wilmington Historical Society for 309 West Opp Street (11‑0)
- Approved transfer of Harbor Boulevard medians jurisdiction to Port of Los Angeles (11‑0)
- Approved $200,000 transfer from Foreclosure Relocation Program to Tenant Relocation Assistance Program for 8530 West La Tuna Canyon Road (11‑0)
- Authorized agreement with Trust for Public Land for Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (vote not recorded)
- Contract with Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation (LACTAC) for Channel 36 operation — approved$2.5M
- Non-profit lease with Wilmington Historical Society for 309 West Opp Street — approved309 West Opp Street
- Transfer of jurisdiction of Harbor Boulevard medians to Port of Los Angeles — continuedHarbor Boulevard in CD 15 (between Front Street and 22nd Str
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will hear public comment and consider several motions and reports. Items include a motion to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code so LADOT can delegate authority to the Metro Authority for temporary traffic control devices, a motion to close the Vincent Thomas Bridge for seismic retrofit and add camera monitoring, and a motion to prohibit excessive vehicle storage on city streets with higher penalties. The committee will also review LADOT reports on safety improvements, a request for proposals for North Region transit services, and resolutions on oversize vehicle parking restrictions.
- Motion (Hutt‑Padilla) to amend the Municipal Code allowing LADOT to delegate authority to Metro for installing and removing temporary traffic control devices (Item 2).
- Motion (McOsker‑Hutt) to amend the Municipal Code to prohibit excessive storing of vehicles on local streets and increase penalties (Item 10).
- Motion (McOsker‑Hutt) for full closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for seismic retrofit and maintenance, with camera coverage of detour routes (Item 7).
- LADOT request for proposals to manage and operate North Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit services (Item 8).
- Resolution (Blumenfield‑Lee) establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Mason Avenue, Gazette Avenue, Enadia Way, Winnetka Avenue, Lanark Street, and Independence Avenue (Item 11).
The Transportation Committee approved a motion to let LADOT delegate temporary traffic‑control authority to Metro. It also approved several safety and parking actions, including a quiet‑zone designation, a planned bridge closure for seismic retrofit, overnight parking for a local event, and a new penalty for excessive vehicle storage. The committee adopted multiple oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions and endorsed a Vision Zero safety report.
- Approved delegation of temporary traffic‑control authority to Metro (3 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved motion to prohibit excessive storing of vehicles on local streets and increase penalties (3 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved motion establishing a quiet zone and safety measures at highway‑rail grade crossings in the Ventura Subdivision (3 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved motion for planned full closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for seismic retrofit and camera monitoring of detour routes (3 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved overnight parking at 120 N. Venice Blvd (Lot 731) and 2150 Dell Ave (Lot 701) on Aug. 17, 2025 for Culver City‑Venice CicLAvia event (3 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved multiple resolutions establishing oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions on listed streets (2 Yes, 1 No each)
- Approved Vision Zero program evaluation and revised safety plan report (3 Yes, 0 No)
- Amend LAMC to allow LADOT to delegate authority to Metro for traffic control devices — approved
- Safety improvements evaluation for Anaheim Priority Corridor — approvedAnaheim Priority Corridor, from Figueroa Street to Henry For
- Mitigation plan for Vincent Thomas Bridge Project construction impact — approvedVincent Thomas Bridge
- Tour Bus operations in the Pacific Palisades fire recovery area — approvedPacific Palisades fire recovery area
- Safety measures and quiet zone for Ventura Subdivision — approvedVentura Subdivision, City of Los Angeles portion
- Planned full closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for seismic retrofit — approvedVincent Thomas Bridge
- RFP for North Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Services management — approved
- Overnight parking for CicLAvia event — approved120 North Venice Boulevard and 2150 Dell Avenue
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene to consider appeals and objections regarding reports from the Department of Building and Safety, specifically concerning nuisance abatement costs and lien confirmations.
- Hearings on building safety and nuisance abatement
- Department of Building and Safety report confirmation
- Appeals and objections to nuisance abatement costs
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to confirm liens for several properties and to continue hearings on others. Motions were adopted to receive and file liens for two addresses. All votes were 13‑0 with no opposition.
- Confirmed lien $3,840.47 for 1351 South Albany St; continued hearing to Oct 17 (13‑0)
- Received and filed lien $3,800.43 for 13724 West Calvert St (13‑0)
- Continued hearing and confirmed lien $3,850.39 for 6212 North Corbin Ave (13‑0)
- Continued hearing for lien $2,644.84 at 6803 North Aldea Ave (13‑0)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 8350 North Poole Ave (13‑0)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 15961 West Sherman Way (13‑0)
- Received and filed lien $514.42 for 12071 West Branford St Unit #8 (13‑0)
- Continued hearing for lien $1,276.56 at 4915 South 11th Ave (13‑0)
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1351 South Albany Street — continued1351 South Albany Street · $3,840
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs at 13724 West Calvert Street — approved13724 West Calvert Street · $3,800
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs at 6212 North Corbin Avenue — continued6212 North Corbin Avenue · $3,850
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs at 6803 North Aldea Avenue — continued6803 North Aldea Avenue · $2,645
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs at 8350 North Poole Avenue — approved8350 North Poole Avenue · $1,277
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs at 15961 West Sherman Way — approved15961 West Sherman Way · $1,277
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will receive continued reports (Item 25-0660) from six city departments about citywide layoff management. No fiscal impact or community impact statements were submitted. Public comment is limited to in‑person remarks of up to one minute per agenda item, with a total of two minutes for multiple items. General public comment is not permitted at this special meeting.
- Item 25-0660 – continued reports from Community Investment for Families, Economic Workforce Development, Youth Development, Aging, Disability, and Civil and Human Rights and Equity on layoff management
- Public comment allowed only in‑person, one minute per item, max two minutes total
- No general public comment will be taken at this special meeting
- Interpretation services (Spanish and other languages) available upon request at no cost
- Fiscal Impact Statement: none; Community Impact Statement: none submitted
The Personnel and Hiring Committee met on August 13, 2025, and reviewed agenda item 25-0660 CD 15, which included departmental reports on citywide layoff management and related matters. No fiscal impact statement, community impact statement, vote, or action was recorded for the item.
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a motion to approve a $9,620,151 cash‑flow loan for quarter‑two funding requested by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. It will also consider a transfer of funds from the Foreclosure Relocation Program to the Tenant Relocation Assistance Program to prevent homelessness for tenants at 8530 West La Tuna Canyon Road. Additional items include a statutory exemption and up‑to‑five‑year funding for an interim navigation center at 7253 Melrose Avenue, a multi‑year employment program budget recommendation, and several administrative reports on Proposition HHH.
- $9,620,151 cash‑flow loan for quarter‑two funding requested by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (motion 20‑1524‑S9).
- Transfer of funds from the Foreclosure Relocation Program to the Tenant Relocation Assistance Program for 8530 West La Tuna Canyon Road (motion 25‑0883).
- Statutory exemption and up‑to‑five‑year funding for the interim navigation center at 7253 Melrose Avenue (item 23‑1022‑S19).
- Economic and Workforce Development Department budget recommendation for a multi‑year employment program to transition homeless individuals (item 23‑0600‑S62).
- Administrative Oversight Committee reports on Proposition HHH quarterly reports (items 17‑0090‑S23, S32, S31).
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several administrative reports and two funding motions. It adopted a $9,620,151 cash‑flow loan for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and transferred funds to prevent homelessness for tenants at 8530 West La Tuna Canyon Road. All approvals recorded a unanimous three‑vote yes.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report (23-1022-S19) – Yes (3)
- Approved Bureau of Engineering report (23-1022-S19) – Yes (3)
- Noted and filed Prop HHH Administrative Oversight report (23-0652-S10) – Yes (3)
- Noted and filed City Administrative Officer report (25-0815) – Yes (3)
- Concurred with Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee action (23-0600-S62) – Yes (3)
- Approved Prop HHH Administrative Oversight report (17-0090-S23) – Yes (3)
- Approved $9,620,151 cash‑flow loan motion (Raman–Yaroslavsky) – Yes (3)
- Approved transfer of funds to Tenant Relocation Assistance Program (Rodriguez–Blumenfield) – Yes (3)
- Alliance Settlement Agreement Program Fifth Funding Report; lease and use of interim housing facility — approved7253 Melrose Avenue
- Decommitting funding for the Hope on 6th Project — approved576 West 6th Street
- Cash flow loan for Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority — approved$9.6M
- Transfer of funds for Tenant Relocation Assistance Program — approved8530 West La Tuna Canyon Road
Public Works/Transportation Joint Committee
The Public Works and Transportation Committees will meet to review reports on alley inspections, street vacation proceedings, and permit requests for construction projects. The agenda also includes motions to rename streets and a report on updating trip fees for the On-Demand Mobility Program.
- Report on alley inspections and repair resource needs
- Motion to update trip fee schedule for On-Demand Mobility Program
- Motion to issue revocable permits for construction at West Exposition Boulevard
- Motion to issue revocable permits for construction at West Roscoe Boulevard
- Motion to rename Miner Street to Dave Arian Way
- Declare property at 7779 Varna Avenue a public nuisance7779 Varna Avenue
- Revocable permit for Onni Pico Blvd, LLC construction11430 West Exposition Boulevard, 11434 West Pico Boulevard,
- Revocable permit for ICON Panorama construction14665-14697 West Roscoe Boulevard, 8300-8406 North Cedros Av
- Street vacation for alley west of Broadwayalley west of Broadway, between 87th Street and 88th Street
- Street vacation for La Fayette Park Placesoutheasterly side of La Fayette Park Place between Hoover S
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will review a City Administrative Officer Report and Joint Tax Transfer Resolution to approve the annexation of 0.64 acres of uninhabited county‑owned territory south of Beverly Boulevard and Genesee Avenue. The meeting also includes several CEQA categorical exemption requests, motions on zoning and historic‑cultural ordinance amendments, and mayoral communications appointing planning commission members. Public comment will be taken in person only.
- 25-0784: Annexation of 0.64 acres near Beverly Blvd and Genesee Ave (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 25-0547: CEQA categorical exemption for AT&T wireless monopole at 12226 Sherman Way
- 25-0153: CEQA exemption for Terminal Island “Furusato” Tuna Street historic‑cultural monument project
- 16-0126-S1: Mayor’s appointment of Brian Rosenstein to the City Planning Commission (term ends June 30, 2029)
- 25-0397: Motion to initiate General Plan amendment and zone change for 7000 West Romaine St
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the annexation of 0.64 acres of uninhabited county‑owned land to the City of Los Angeles. It also denied two CEQA appeals, approved several mayoral appointments, and adopted motions to study a General Plan amendment and to amend the Cultural Heritage Ordinance. A veto and remand were issued for an RV‑park appeal.
- Approved annexation of 0.64 acres (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Denied AT&T wireless CEQA categorical exemption appeal (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Cultural Heritage Commission Report (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion to consider General Plan amendment for 7000 West Romaine St (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion to prepare ordinance amendment to Cultural Heritage Ordinance (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Denied VA Corner Dining appeal on restaurant operation conditions (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved mayoral appointment of Brian Rosenstein to Planning Commission (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Vetoed and remanded RV‑park appeal back to LACPC (3 Yes, 1 No, 1 Absent)
- Appeal of Zoning Administrator's determination for wireless telecommunications facility monopole — denied12226 Sherman Way (12220 - 12230 Sherman Way and 12229 Gault
- Inclusion of Terminal Island 'Furusato' Tuna Street Buildings in Historic-Cultural Monuments list — approved700 - 702 Tuna Street and 712 - 716 Tuna Street
- General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 7000 West Romaine Street — approved7000 West Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Amend the Cultural Heritage Ordinance to create an amendment process for existing Historic-Cultural Monuments — approved
- Appeal regarding modification of operation for Full House Restaurant — continued11649, 11649 ½, 11651 and 11651 ½ West Riverside Drive
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will discuss several mayoral appointments and reappointments to city boards. The body is also considering agreements for the maintenance and development of local parks and community gardens.
- Agreement with CultivaLA, Inc. for the Pico-Union Cesar Chavez Community Garden at 1554 West 11th Place
- Agreement with Trust for Public Land for renovation of Ritchie Valens Recreation Center at 10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
- Proposed Work Plan for the Sunland Dog Park Project under the Measure A Annual Allocation Program
- Request to include Chatsworth Park North in the Gate Closure Program
- Third Amendment to Contract No. 3538 with Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc.
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved ten agenda items, all with a 2‑Yes, 1‑Absent vote (Councilmember Hernandez). Approvals included mayor reports appointing board members, authorizations for park and garden agreements, a motion to add a park to the Gate Closure Program, and a contract amendment for a child‑care center.
- Approved Mayor report appointing Tafarai Bayne to Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved Mayor report reappointing Joy Atkinson to Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved Mayor report reappointing Brian Chu to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report authorizing agreement with CultivaLA, Inc. for Pico‑Union Cesar Chavez Community Garden (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report to submit Work Plan for Sunland Dog Park Project (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved Motion to add Chatsworth Park North to the Gate Closure Program (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report for agreement with Trust for Public Land to develop, construct, and renovate Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Parks report for Third Amendment to Contract No. 3538 with Mount Washington Preschool for Joy Picus Child Care Center (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Hernandez)
- Agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks and CultivaLA, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the Pi — approved1554 West 11th Place
- Work Plan for the Sunland Dog Park Project under the Measure A Annual Allocation Program — approved
- Agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Trust for Public Land for the development, construction — approved10736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene at 10:00 AM in Council Chamber Room 340 to conduct a roll call, approve minutes, and consider items including a public hearing on building safety reports and nuisance abatement costs.
- Public hearing on building safety reports and nuisance abatement costs
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions, and presentations
- Multiple agenda item comment period
- Public testimony on non-agenda items
The Los Angeles City Council adopted motions to hear protests and confirm nuisance‑abatement liens for a series of properties, with several items set to continue to future dates. All votes were unanimous (14‑0) with one member absent. Two motions specifically directed the city to receive and file the liens. No proposals were denied.
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 422 West Avenue 44 – continued to Feb 10 2026 (adopted)
- Confirmed lien $3,836.89 for 2135 West Cypress Avenue (adopted)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 632 North Avenue 48 (adopted)
- Confirmed lien $1,483.26 for 1546 West 7th Street – continued to Sep 10 2025 (adopted)
- Confirmed lien $2,624.54 for 1717 West 6th Street – continued to Sep 10 2025 (adopted)
- Motion adopted to receive and file lien $2,535.60 for 10930 West Lull Street (adopted)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 6702 North Ranchito Avenue (adopted)
- Motion adopted to receive and file lien $1,276.56 for 12527 West Hesby Street (adopted)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will hear a verbal update from the Port of Los Angeles and consider a motion requesting the Port Police to report on current procedures, jurisdictional roles, and recommendations for clear guidelines on future federal immigration enforcement activities at or near Port property. Several reports from the Board of Airport Commissioners and Harbor Commissioners on contracts, leases, and CEQA exemptions will also be presented for public comment.
- Verbal discussion of Port of Los Angeles quarterly update (Council File No. 23-0103)
- Motion (Council File No. 25-0732) to have Port Police report on immigration enforcement procedures and guidelines
- Report (Council File No. 25-0824) on Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease with Southwest Airlines and CEQA exemption
- Report (Council File No. 22-0394) on Third Amendment to Contract DA-5507 with Hensel Phelps for LAX Terminal 4 baggage system replacement and CEQA exemption
- Report (Council File No. 25-0829) on ten‑year lease to Jet Pets Inc. for off‑airport animal quarantine facility at 9111 South Falmouth Avenue, LAX
- Sixth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-8LL57 with Southwest Airlines
- Third Amendment to Contract DA-5507 with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System ReplaLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Three-year contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for maintenance, repair, installation, and related services at LAX and VLAX and VNY
- Ten-year lease to Jet Pets Inc. for an off-airport animal quarantine and kennel facility9111 South Falleville Avenue
- First Amendment to Lease VNA-9148 with Wise and Healthy Aging16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
- Proposed agreements between POLA and various vendors for professional writing, presentation coaching, and video producti
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will approve the minutes from its April 4, 2025 meeting, hear a UCLA presentation on emergency‑room boarding and overcrowding and possible commission action, and conduct officer elections. It will also consider granting an honorary President Emeritus title and review and approve the 2024‑25 Annual Report. Additional items are slated for future discussion.
- Presentation by Dr. Mark V. Morocco and Dr. Hashem Zikry on ER boarding and overcrowding
- Nominations and election of President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President
- Consideration of honorary title of President Emeritus
- Review and approval of the 2024‑25 Annual Report
- Items for future discussion
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will review several reports and resolutions, including a salary appointment for Timothy O’Connor as Executive Director of the Office of Public Accountability. Other items include a professional services agreement amendment, a mayoral communication about reappointing an interim animal services manager, and various personnel reports on salary settings and succession plans. Public comment will be limited to in‑person remarks.
- 25-1700: Report and resolution on the 2025‑26 Personnel Authority Resolution (no fiscal impact).
- 11-0452‑S12: Salary appointment for Timothy O’Connor, Executive Director, Office of Public Accountability (fiscal impact: yes).
- 25-0766: Second amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. C‑142249 with BenefitScape (fiscal impact: yes).
- 22-0916‑S1: Mayor’s communication reappointing Annette Ramirez as interim General Manager of Animal Services (no fiscal impact).
- 25-0820: Exemption of three positions from civil service under Charter Section 1001(d)(4) (no fiscal impact).
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved ten agenda items, each with a 3‑yes vote. Items included the 2025‑26 Personnel Authority Resolution, the FY 2025‑26 Unfreeze Resolution, an amendment to the police officers MOU, the interim reappointment of Annette Ramirez at Animal Services, and salary actions for several city positions. All approvals were recorded as “Yes (3)”. No items were denied, tabled, or postponed.
- Approved 2025‑26 Personnel Authority Resolution (Yes (3))
- Approved FY 2025‑26 Unfreeze Resolution (Yes (3))
- Approved amendment to Police Officers MOU (Yes (3))
- Approved reappointment of Annette Ramirez as interim GM of Animal Services (Yes (3))
- Approved salary for Timothy O’Connor, Executive Director, Office of Public Accountability (Yes (3))
- Approved Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. C‑142249 (Yes (3))
- Approved work‑experience qualification rule for City job examinations (Yes (3))
- Approved exemption of three Housing Department positions from Civil Service (Yes (3))
- Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. C-142249 with Benefit Coordinators of America, LLC dba Benef — approved
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider resolutions establishing the City of Los Angeles' official stance on various state legislative proposals. The agenda includes measures regarding immigration enforcement, housing demolition, and price gouging.
- Resolution on Assembly Bill 1085 regarding license plate obscuring devices
- Resolution on Senate Bill 627, the No Secret Police Act
- Resolution on Senate Bill 36 regarding price gouging penalties
- Resolution on Senate Bill 48 regarding school access for immigration agents
- Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code on committee appointments
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee adopted a slate of resolutions establishing the City’s positions on a variety of state and federal measures. All items were approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Highlights include a resolution directing the USPS to assign a single zip code to the Harbor Gateway area and several positions on immigration protocols, license‑plate‑obscuring devices, and price‑gouging penalties.
- Approved Resolution (McOsker–Hutt) on USPS unique zip code for Harbor Gateway (5‑0)
- Approved Motion (Rodriguez–Padilla et al.) on department protocols for federal immigration activity (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution (Blumenfield–Hutt) on Assembly Bill 1085 to ban license‑plate‑obscuring devices (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution (Park–Blumenfield) on Assembly Bill 366 requiring ignition‑interlock devices for first‑time DUI offenders (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution (Rodriguez et al.–Soto‑Martinez, Jurado) on Senate Bill 627 No Secret Police Act (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution (Hernandez–Rodriguez) on Senate Bill 36 price‑gouging penalties during emergencies (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution (Soto‑Martinez–Nazarian et al.) on legislation cutting immigrant healthcare coverage (5‑0)
- Approved City Attorney report and ordinance amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code for committee reorganization (5‑0)
- City's position on SB 21 regarding SRO demolition and conversion to affordable housing — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber to conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and a continued consideration of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26. The public may submit written comments online or speak during the Multiple Agenda Item Comment period.
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
- Continued consideration of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26
The meeting recorded adjournment motions moved and seconded by various councilmembers. Several commendatory resolutions were also moved and seconded. No vote tallies or substantive approvals, denials, or tablings were documented.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, adopt commendatory resolutions, and hear public comments. A key item is an ad hoc committee request (item 25-0006‑S54) for a report on evacuation orders in Encino during the Palisades Fire and recommendations for future response. The council will also consider items that have already had public hearings.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period
- Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery Report (item 25-0006‑S54) on Encino evacuation orders
The council adopted an ad‑hoc committee report directing the Emergency Management, Fire and Police Departments to report on Encino evacuation orders from the Palisades Fire. It approved the Community Investment for Families Department's guaranteed income program for intimate‑partner‑violence survivors and transitional‑aged youth and authorized a $2 million transfer to the Public Assistance Benefit Program Fund. The council also removed three properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program and approved multiple funding motions for community beautification, litter cleanup, and parkway repairs.
- Adopted ad‑hoc committee report instructing agencies to report on Encino evacuation orders (14‑0‑1)
- Approved guaranteed income program and authorized $2 million transfer to the Public Assistance Benefit Program Fund (14‑0‑1)
- Removed 4569 East York Boulevard from REAP (14‑0‑1)
- Removed 3028 East 1st Street from REAP (14‑0‑1)
- Removed 1801 North Normandie Avenue from REAP (14‑0‑1)
- Approved $325,000 transfer for litter and weed cleanup in CD 7 (14‑0‑1)
- Approved $330,000 transfer for community beautification in CD 4 (14‑0‑1)
- Approved $500,631.92 transfer for beautification by Korean Youth and Community Center in CD 1 (14‑0‑1)
- Guaranteed Income Program for survivors of intimate partner violence and transitional-aged youth — approved$250,000
- Removal of 4569 East York Boulevard from REAP — deferred4569 East York Boulevard
- Removal of 3028 East 1st Street from REAP — deferred3028 East 1st Street
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a verbal update on streamlining contracting and invoicing for homeless service providers. It will review reports on a Round Six grant application, a status and funding plan for a RV storage lot at 16800 West Victory Boulevard, and performance indicators of the city’s homelessness investments. The committee will also consider a motion to approve a $9,620,151 cash‑flow loan for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
- 24-0536: Verbal update on streamlining contracting and invoicing for homeless services providers
- 20-1524-S8: Report on Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six grant application
- 22-1545-S31: Status report and funding allocation for Homelessness Emergency Account – RV Storage Lot at 16800 West Victory Boulevard (Sept 1 2025‑Dec 31 2027)
- 25-0576: Los Angeles Housing Department report on performance indicators of city homelessness investments
- 20-1524-S9: Motion to approve a $9,620,151 cash‑flow loan for quarter‑two funding requested by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the City Administrative Officer report for the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six. It also approved an amended City Administrative Officer report and a Bureau of Engineering report concerning the Homelessness Emergency Account. Both approvals were recorded as affirmative votes.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six (Yes)
- Approved amended City Administrative Officer report on Homelessness Emergency Account (Yes)
- Approved Bureau of Engineering report on Homelessness Emergency Account (Yes)
- Homelessness Emergency Account: RV Storage Lot lease, operation and improvements — approved16800 West Victory Boulevard
- Cash flow loan for Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority — continued$9.6M
Public Safety Committee
The committee will discuss adjustments to police permit and service fees and evaluate fire risk mitigation strategies. Members will also consider several grants and donations for police and fire department equipment and services.
- Proposed adjustments to Police Permit Fees (2026) and Police Commission Services Fees (2025-26)
- In-kind donation of approximately $9,000,000 for fire station and facility repairs
- Donation of $242,250.00 for West Los Angeles Division ALPR Camera Equipment
- Grant of $1,995,862.00 for the 2024 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
- Feasibility report on using goats for brush clearance in hillside and high fire hazard zones
- Acceptance of in-kind donation for fire station and facility repairs$9.0M
- Donation for West Los Angeles Division ALPR Camera Equipment$242,250
- Acceptance of DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program grant$2.0M
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hear reports from multiple city departments regarding citywide layoff management and continued litigation over retired employees receiving multiple pensions. The committee may recess to closed session to discuss legal counsel regarding pending litigation.
- Citywide Layoff Management reports from Public Works, Engineering, and other departments
- Lawsuit over retired employees receiving multiple pensions (IBEW Local 18 v. City of Los Angeles)
- Continued discussion of Citywide Layoff Management and related matters
The committee received departmental reports on citywide layoff management and on retired employees receiving multiple pensions. Both agenda items (25-0660 and 24-0357) were continued for future consideration, and the committee noted it may recess to closed session to discuss pending litigation. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review proposed contracts for city services and cannabis regulations, including fee changes and a gas easement.
- Contract with Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation for Channel 36
- Contract with Insight Public Sector for technology services
- Ordinance amending cannabis activity penalties and fees
- Easement for Southern California Gas Company
- Transfer of Harbor Boulevard medians to Harbor Department
The Government Operations Committee approved an ordinance amending sections 104.03, 104.13, 104.14, and 104.19 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to change fees and fines for commercial cannabis activity, add exemptions for social‑equity applicants, and subsidize application costs. The vote was 3 in favor. The approval also directs the Cannabis Regulation Commission to report annually on funding.
- Approved amendment to sections 104.03, 104.13, 104.14, 104.19 on cannabis fees and fines (3) – APPROVED Yes (3)
- Approved amendment to Section 104.15 on criminal penalties for unlawful commercial cannabis activity (3) – APPROVED Yes (3)
- Approved as amended easement for Southern California Gas Company (3) – APPROVED AS AMENDED Yes (3)
- Approved non‑profit lease with Wilmington Historical Society for 309 West Opp Street (3) – APPROVED Yes (3)
- Approved transfer of Harbor Boulevard medians jurisdiction to Harbor Department (3) – APPROVED Yes (3)
- Approved as amended transfer of 3116 West Jefferson Boulevard property to Seinan Senior Citizens Club (3) – APPROVED AS AMENDED Yes (3)
- Approved as amended motion to place Cannabis Regulation Commission report in a separate Council file (3) – APPROVED AS AMENDED Yes (3)
- Approved note & file on activating Los Angeles Mall (3) – NOTE & FILE Yes (3)
- Proposed contract with the Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation for the operation of Channel 36 — approved
- Proposed contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for as-needed technology and implementation services — continued
- Easement to the Southern California Gas Company in connection with West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles settlemen — approved
- Proposed non-profit lease with the Wilmington Historical Society for 309 West Opp Street — approved309 West Opp Street
- Transfer of jurisdiction of City-owned property (medians on Harbor Boulevard) to the Harbor Department — approvedHarbor Boulevard
- Transfer of City-owned property at 3116 West Jefferson Boulevard to Seinan Senior Citizens Club, Inc. — approved3116 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold its regular meeting, beginning with roll call, approval of minutes, and several procedural items. Councilmembers will consider a categorical exemption request for the vacation of a portion of Reseda Boulevard north of Sunset Boulevard, with a recommendation to find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The meeting also includes multiple‑agenda item comments, public testimony on non‑agenda items, and notice of items slated for future public hearings.
- Categorical exemption request for vacation of a portion of Reseda Boulevard north of Sunset Boulevard (Lot 7, Tract No. 14968, VAC‑E1401454) – recommendation to find it exempt from CEQA
- Roll call and approval of the minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple agenda item comment period
- Public testimony of non‑agenda items within Council jurisdiction
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss a proposed contract with American Express for credit card acceptance services. The body will also review fund transfers for transportation infrastructure and various legal claims against the city.
- Proposed 5-year contract with American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (Feb 12, 2025 – Feb 11, 2030)
- Motion to transfer ATSAC Trust Fund appropriations for repair and maintenance of infrastructure
- Proposed ordinance to allow City Employees Ridesharing Trust Fund to reimburse position costs
- Proposed ordinance to release surpluses and encumbrances in the Stores Revolving Fund
- Refund claims for properties at 10052 West Hillgrove Drive and 15526 West Plummer Street
The Budget and Finance Committee approved eight items, all with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. Approvals included a motion to reduce and reallocate ATSAC Trust Fund money, a draft ordinance to release Store Revolving Fund surpluses, and several reports on contracts, legal fees, and refund claims. Each decision was recorded as approved or concurred by the committee.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on AMEX credit‑card contract (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Concurred with Personnel and Hiring Committee on ridesharing trust‑fund reimbursement ordinance (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Concurred with Ad Hoc LA Recovery Committee on Wildfire Emergency Response Account expenditures (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved motion to reduce ATSAC Trust Fund appropriations and reallocate funds for infrastructure (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved City Attorney draft ordinance to release Store Revolving Fund surpluses (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved City Attorney report on attorneys’ fees request (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Department of Building and Safety report on refund claim for 10052 West Hillgrove Drive (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Department of Building and Safety report on refund claim for 15526 West Plummer Street (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Contract agreement with American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (AMEX) for credit card acceptance service — approved
- ATSAC Trust Fund appropriation for infrastructure maintenance — approved
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will review ten agenda items, including contracts, exemptions, and motions. Key actions include authorizing a perpetual wireline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for a 480‑foot, 34.5‑kV underground electric line at 3400 East I Street in Wilmington. The committee will also consider a quitclaim deed for a public power easement, a shared‑use strategy for DWP parcels on Canterbury Avenue, and a motion to repeal all‑electric building standards. Public comment will be accepted in person only.
- 25-0777: Perpetual Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for a 480‑ft, 34.5‑kV underground electric line at 3400 East I Street, Wilmington (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 25-0776: Quitclaim deed of public power facility easement to Sun Commons, LP and Dubnoff Center for Child Development and Educational Therapy (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 25-0746: Motion on shared‑use and maintenance strategy for DWP‑owned parcels along Canterbury Avenue, Arleta.
- 22-0151: Ordinance to repeal all‑electric building standards in Ordinance No. 187,714 (Fiscal Impact: No).
- 09-1834-S1: Ordinance for purchase of 262 MW of renewable wind energy from the Windy Point/Windy Flats Project (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company3400 East I Street, Wilmington
- Quitclaim Deed of Public Power Facility Easement to Sun Commons, LP, and Dubnoff Center for Child Development and Educat
- Shared-use and maintenance strategy for LADWP parcels along Canterbury AvenueCanterbury Avenue, Arleta
- Repeal all-electric building standards in Ordinance No. 187,714
- Amend and restate joint powers agreement with City of Burbank
- First Amendment to Windy Point/Windy Flats Project Power Sales
- Partnership opportunities for Gaffey Street Community GardenGaffey Street Community Garden
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct roll call, approve minutes, and consider several routine items such as commendatory resolutions and public testimony. The key agenda item is Ordinance 25‑0404, which proposes amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to create Section 25‑Emissions Control Strategy Charges. The council will vote on this ordinance after discussion.
- Ordinance 25‑0404: amend Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25–Emissions Control Strategy Charges
- Roll call and approval of the meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple agenda item public comment period
- Public testimony of non‑agenda items within council jurisdiction
The City Council voted unanimously to raise the ceiling of Contract C‑140018 with Beveridge & Diamond PC to $3.25 million. It also approved three publishing agreements for the Los Angeles Public Library and continued work on budget items for mobile hygiene centers and interim housing contracts. The emissions‑control ordinance was held over for a second reading.
- Approved amendment to Contract C‑140018, raising ceiling to $3.25 million (12‑0)
- Approved publishing agreement with Jerry de Wilde for the Los Angeles Public Library (12‑0)
- Approved publishing agreement with Michael Walker and Steve Appleford for the Los Angeles Public Library (12‑0)
- Approved publishing agreement with Sam Quinones for the Los Angeles Public Library (12‑0)
- Held over Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee ordinance on emissions‑control charges to second reading (11‑0)
- Continued consideration of Mobile Hygiene Centers budget amendment to identify $2,345,000 (12‑0)
- Approved budget amendment to disburse quarterly advances for interim housing contracts (12‑0)
- Amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25 – Emissions Control Strategy Charges — introduced
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee will hear reports on RepresentLA funding, parking fines, the California Courts Protective Order Registry, and U‑Visas. It will also consider several motions, including protocols for monitoring federal immigration activity, a partnership with labor unions and immigrant‑rights groups for training marshals, coordination on human‑trafficking prevention, an ordinance requiring LAPD officers to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a law‑enforcement officer, a FOIA request to federal agencies, and a code amendment to increase fines for impersonating law‑enforcement agents.
- Motion 25-0747 – ordinance requiring LAPD officers to verify identity of claimed officers (Community Impact Statement: Yes, for Sherman Oaks and Los Feliz Neighborhood Councils)
- Motion 25-0756 – amend municipal code to maximize fines for impersonating federal, state or local law‑enforcement agents
- Motion 25-0695 – protocols to monitor and respond to federal immigration activity and legal remedies against federal agencies
- Motion 25-0698 – partnership with LA labor unions and immigrant‑rights groups to develop training for city staff, contractors and volunteers as marshals
- Item 23-1189 – Los Angeles Department of Transportation report on parking fines and fees
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee voted unanimously to approve seven motions covering immigration enforcement protocols, police identity verification, partnerships with labor and immigrant‑rights groups, coordination on human‑trafficking response, municipal code amendments to increase fines for impersonating officers, and the impact of federal policies on LGBTQIA+ residents. All motions received a 5‑Yes, 0‑No vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved Motion (Rodriguez–Padilla et al) on department protocols for monitoring federal immigration activity (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Soto-Martínez–Nazarian) to partner with labor unions and immigrant‑rights groups for training marshals (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Soto-Martínez–Park) on coordination with county to prevent human trafficking after wildfires (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Hernandez, Blumenfield–Padilla et al) requiring LAPD officers to verify identity of claimed law‑enforcement officers (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Rodriguez–Padilla et al) to draft FOIA request to DHS, Customs and Border Protection, and ICE (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Blumenfield, Hernandez–McOsker) to amend municipal code to increase fines for impersonating law‑enforcement agents (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion (Soto-Martínez, Jurado–McOsker) addressing impacts of federal policies on LGBTQIA+ residents (5 Yes; 0 No)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss a continued hearing regarding a protest, appeal, or objection to a Department of Building and Safety report. This involves the confirmation of a lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations in Council District 2.
- Hearing protest and appeals for nuisance abatement costs and code violation liens in Council District 2 (Item 15-0160-S65)
The council confirmed two nuisance‑abatement liens of $78,629.95 and $87,923.60 for properties on West Otsego Street. It approved a $500,000 transfer to the City Attorney for a legal services contract with Covington & Burling, and reallocated up to $190,581 for the Family Source Center program. Additional actions included a $75,000 transfer for a public‑bank feasibility study, a directive for an emergency mudslide preparedness report, adoption of a spay‑and‑neuter voucher program, and adoption of a list of budget special studies.
- Confirmed lien $78,629.95 for 10936 West Otsego St (14‑0‑1)
- Confirmed lien $87,923.60 for 10927 West Otsego St (14‑0‑1)
- Approved $500,000 transfer to City Attorney for Covington & Burling legal services (13‑0‑2)
- Approved reallocation up to $190,581 for Family Source Center contract (13‑0‑2)
- Approved $75,000 transfer for Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase I (14‑0‑1)
- Directed emergency agencies to report a mudslide preparedness plan within 30 days (13‑0‑2)
- Adopted spay‑and‑neuter voucher program recommendations (13‑0‑2)
- Adopted list of Special Studies and related amendments (13‑0‑2)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations — approved10936 West Otsego Street · $78,630
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations — approved10927 West Otsego Street · $87,924
- Legal services agreement with Covington & Burling, LLP regarding federal investigation — approved$500,000
- Transfer of funds relative to the amended and restated FamilySource Center contract (C-146095) — approved$190,581
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear reports on opioid remediation and a contract with the Liberty Hill Foundation. It will consider several motions, including a $1,552,139.57 funding commitment for the PATH Villas Hollywood Supportive Housing Project and a recommendation for fire sprinkler systems in all residential high‑rise buildings. The committee will also discuss mayoral communications about appointments and public‑comment procedures.
- Up to $1,552,139.57 additional commitment for PATH Villas Hollywood Supportive Housing Project (5627 West Fernwood Avenue)
- Contract with Liberty Hill Foundation to administer the United to House LA Capacity‑Building and Outreach Program
- Motion to require fire sprinkler suppression systems in all residential high‑rise buildings
- Sole source contract with Weingart to continue homeless services at Hilda Solis Care First Village (1060 North Vignes Avenue)
- Motion to produce monthly reports on price‑gouging complaints in the rental housing market
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a series of reports and motions, each passing with two votes in favor and one councilmember absent (Councilmember Blumenfield). Notably, the committee authorized up to $1,552,139.57 from Proposition HHH for the PATH Villas Hollywood Supportive Housing Project. It also adopted a motion requiring fire sprinkler systems in all residential high‑rise buildings and a motion to produce monthly reports on rental price‑gouging complaints. Additional approvals included a sole‑source contract with Weingart for services at Hilda Solis Care First Village and motions to establish a Continuum of Care, update a bed plan, and identify funding for permanent supportive housing.
- Approved $1,552,139.57 from Prop HHH for PATH Villas Hollywood Supportive Housing (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved motion requiring fire sprinkler systems in all residential high‑rise buildings (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved motion to produce monthly reports on city response to rental price‑gouging complaints (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved sole‑source contract with Weingart for homeless services at Hilda Solis Care First Village, 1060 N. Vignes Ave (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved formation of a Continuum of Care (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved feasibility study for Continuum of Care and pursuit of federal grant funding (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved updated bed plan under the Alliance Settlement Agreement (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved identification of funding to continue Permanent Supportive Housing development (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Prop HHH additional commitment for PATH Villas Hollywood Supportive Housing Project — approved5627 West Fernwood Avenue · $1.6M
- Fire Sprinkler Suppression System requirement for residential high-rise buildings — approved
Personnel and Hiring Committee - SPECIAL MEETING
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hold a special meeting on July 17, 2025. The committee will receive continued reports (Agenda Item 25-0660) from the Personnel, Planning, Information Technology, Housing, Building and Safety, and Transportation departments regarding citywide layoff management and related matters. No fiscal impact statement is provided and the meeting will not include general public comment.
- Agenda Item 25-0660 – Continued departmental reports on citywide layoff management
The Personnel and Hiring Committee met in a special session on July 17, 2025 at City Hall, Room 401. The meeting considered agenda item 25-0660, a continuation of reports from various city departments. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the committee took no substantive action on the item.
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will receive two expert presentations: one on infectious‑disease prevention and preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and another on housing affordability, Measure ULA, and the growing unhoused population. Commissioners will consider possible actions based on these presentations, review and approve the 2024‑25 Annual Report, and identify items for future discussion before adjourning.
- Presentation by Dr. Anne W. Rimoin on infectious‑disease prevention for the 2028 Olympic Games
- Presentation by Shane Phillips and Dr. Jason Ward on housing affordability, Measure ULA, and unhoused population trends
- Review and approval of the 2024‑25 Annual Report
- Discussion of items for future consideration
- Adjournment
Personnel and Hiring Committee - SPECIAL MEETING
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hold a special meeting to receive a report on citywide layoff management, continuing from the June 18 and June 27 meetings. The agenda item (25-0660) includes input from the City Clerk, City Attorney, Controller, Department of General Services, and Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. No fiscal or community impact statements were submitted. The committee is not required to take public comment at this special meeting.
- Item 25-0660 – continued report on citywide layoff management from prior meetings
The Personnel and Hiring Committee held a special meeting on July 2, 2025. The agenda continued item 25-0660 concerning citywide layoff management, with no vote or resolution recorded. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made during this session.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the John Ferraro Council Chamber to consider a standard agenda of business. The meeting will be broadcast live on Cable Channel 35 and online, with opportunities for public comment available.
- Public comment period (up to 10 minutes total)
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period (up to 20 minutes total)
- Council discussion and voting on agenda items
- Ordinance adoption requiring unanimous vote
- Meeting adjournment
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will review several budget motions, including requests to advance funds for interim housing and restore funding for Mobile Hygiene Centers. The agenda also includes reports on grant awards and a proposed ordinance to consolidate city transportation commissions.
- Budget motion to advance quarterly funds for Interim Housing contracts
- Budget motion to restore funding for Mobile Hygiene Centers Program
- Ordinance to consolidate Board of Taxicab Commissioners with Board of Transportation Commissioners
- Report on accepting the 2025 Community Services Block Grant
- Report on the Fiscal Year 2024 Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program grant
The committee approved several motions, including establishing a Transportation Communications Network Revenue Fund, adding a digital component to the Proposition 218 protest process, amending the mayor’s proposed budget to provide quarterly advances for interim housing contracts and to fund the Mobile Hygiene Centers program, and updating fee schedules for business permits and police commissioner services. It also concurred with the Transportation Committee’s consolidation of the Board of Taxicab Commissioners with the Board of Transportation Commissioners and noted the City Administrative report on the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion. All approvals recorded a vote of five in favor and zero against.
- Approved Motion, City Attorney report, and Ordinance to establish Transportation Communications Network Revenue Fund (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion and noted/filed City Clerk report on digital component for Proposition 218 protest process (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Motion to amend Mayor’s Proposed Budget for quarterly advances for Interim Housing contracts (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved as amended Motion to fund Mobile Hygiene Centers Program (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved City Attorney report to amend Business Permit Fee Schedule (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved City Attorney report to adjust Board of Police Commissioners Service Fees (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Concurred with Transportation Committee action to consolidate Board of Taxicab Commissioners with Board of Transportation Commissioners (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Noted and filed City Administrative report on Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project — approved
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hear seven agenda items, including four motions and three reports. Members will vote on motions to establish a voluntary payroll deduction for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Veterans Association, to address the Workday payroll system for the Department of Water and Power, to discuss the LAPD hiring process, and to amend the Administrative Code for the City Employees Ridesharing Trust Fund. Additional items include reports on crossing guard deployment, citywide layoff management, and a housing department staffing exemption.
- Motion 25-0638: voluntary payroll deduction program for Los Angeles Fire and Police Veterans Association
- Motion 25-0530: status of Workday payroll system implementation for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
- Motion 25-0601: Los Angeles Police Department hiring process
- Motion 25-0600-S35: amend Administrative Code to reimburse City Employees Ridesharing Trust Fund costs
- Report 23-0304: update on crossing guard deployment methodology
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved six separate motions, each passing with two votes in favor and one member absent. Items included a voluntary payroll deduction program for fire and police veterans, implementation of the Workday payroll system for LADWP, changes to the LAPD hiring process, an ordinance allowing the City Employees Ridesharing Trust Fund to reimburse related positions, a crossing‑guard deployment methodology report, and an exemption for a Housing Department project coordinator. All approvals were recorded as Yes (2); Absent (1) Rodriguez.
- Approved voluntary payroll deduction program for Fire & Police Veterans (2-0-1)
- Approved Workday payroll system implementation for LADWP (2-0-1)
- Approved changes to LAPD hiring process (2-0-1)
- Approved ordinance to let ridesharing trust fund reimburse city positions (2-0-1)
- Approved crossing‑guard deployment methodology report (2-0-1)
- Approved exemption of one Housing Department Project Coordinator position (2-0-1)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to discuss city business and consider an ordinance to adjust zoo pricing. The body will vote on a proposal to increase the Los Angeles Zoo admission fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
- Ordinance to increase Los Angeles Zoo admission fees by $5 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The council adopted an ordinance raising the Los Angeles Zoo admission fee by $5. It also designated the Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevard intersection as "Jackie Goldberg Sunset Junction" and ordered a permanent ceremonial sign there. A permanent sign was approved for 324 East First Street to honor the historic Fuji‑Kan Theater. The council approved the Workforce Development Board Year 26 plan, including several fund transfers, and authorized a $60,000 transfer for the Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase I.
- Adopted ordinance increasing Zoo admission fee by $5 (13‑0)
- Designated Santa Monica & Sunset Blvd intersection as "Jackie Goldberg Sunset Junction" (13‑0)
- Directed Department of Transportation to erect ceremonial sign at the junction (13‑0)
- Directed Department of Transportation to erect ceremonial sign at 324 East First St for Fuji‑Kan Theater (13‑0)
- Filed reports on negotiating a five‑year Conduent contract for parking services (13‑0)
- Approved Workforce Development Board Year 26 plan with fund allocations (13‑0)
- Authorized $60,000 transfer from AB1290 Fund for Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase I (13‑0)
- Negotiating a five-year contract with Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. (Conduent) for the operation of parking c — approved
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will consider a City Attorney report and ordinance amendment that adds recreational vehicles to the list of vehicles prohibited from being rented, leased, or sold on public right‑of‑way, and updates related fines and penalties. The committee will also review reports on construction projects, traffic signage, app‑based delivery exclusion zones, and the consolidation of taxicab and transportation commissioner boards. Public comment will be limited to in‑person remarks on agenda items.
- Item 5: Ordinance amendment to prohibit recreational vehicle rentals on public right‑of‑way and increase fines (no fiscal impact).
- Item 4: Ordinance to consolidate Board of Taxicab Commissioners with Board of Transportation Commissioners.
- Item 3: Motion to create exclusion zones for app‑based delivery services, with staff and budget needs.
- Item 2: Motion to post traffic restriction signage on South Western Avenue and West 14th Street.
- Item 1: Report on 2024‑25 fourth transportation‑related construction projects.
The Transportation Committee approved several reports and motions, including the consolidation of the Board of Taxicab Commissioners with the Board of Transportation Commissioners, a policy creating exclusion zones for app‑based delivery services, and new traffic‑restriction signage on South Western Avenue and West 14th Street. All items were approved by a 2‑yes, 1‑absent vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report (24-0879-S3) – (2) Yes; (1) Absent: Hernandez
- Approved Motion (Hutt–Lee) to post traffic‑restriction signage on South Western Ave and West 14th St (25-0052) – (2) Yes; (1) Absent: Hernandez
- Approved Motion (Soto‑Martinez–Hernandez) establishing exclusion zones for app‑based delivery services (25-0557) – (2) Yes; (1) Absent: Hernandez
- Approved City Attorney report and ordinance consolidating Board of Taxicab Commissioners with Board of Transportation Commissioners (25-0600‑S38) – (2) Yes; (1) Absent: Hernandez
- Approved City Attorney report and ordinance prohibiting rental/leasing/selling of recreational vehicles in public right‑of‑way and updating fines (23-0529) – (2) Yes; (1) Absent: Hernandez
- Approved amended City Attorney report and ordinance (23-0529) – (2) Yes; (1) Absent: Hernandez
- Posting traffic restriction signage to mitigate vehicle congestion and safety issues — approvedSouth Western Avenue and West 14th Street
- Policy establishing exclusion zones for all app-based delivery services — approved
- Prohibit renting, leasing, or selling recreational vehicles in the public right-of-way — approvedpublic right-of-way
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will convene to conduct a public hearing regarding protests against the establishment of the Gateway to L.A. Business Improvement District.
- Hearing of protests regarding Gateway to L.A. Business Improvement District
- Approval of the Council meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions, and presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period
- Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items
The City Council adopted ordinances establishing the Gateway to L.A., West Adams, and Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement Districts, authorizing the City Clerk to prepare operating agreements. The council also approved no‑cost lease agreements for a public restroom at 1627 Vine Street and for Alcott Center at 305 East 1st Street. A motion was adopted directs the Department of Disability to report on the feasibility of a fentanyl detection device pilot. The council extended Master Service Agreements with Bureau Veritas North America and Ten Architects.
- Adopted Ordinance establishing Gateway to L.A. BID (13-0)
- Adopted Ordinance establishing West Adams BID (13-0)
- Adopted Ordinance establishing Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID (13-0)
- Authorized lease for public restroom at 1627 Vine St (13-0)
- Authorized license agreement with Alcott Center at 305 East 1st St (13-0)
- Extended Master Service Agreements with Bureau Veritas North America and Ten Architects (12-0)
- Instructed Department of Disability to report on fentanyl detection device feasibility (12-0)
- Establishment of the Gateway to L.A. Business Improvement District (BID) — approved$225,088
- Establishment of the West Adams Business Improvement District (BID) — approved
- Establishment of the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement District (BID) — approved$18,309
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will consider several mayoral communications appointing individuals to city housing bodies. It will also review funding allocations, lease terms, and CEQA exemptions for a series of tiny‑home villages and low‑barrier navigation centers across the city. Additional reports from the Housing Department on affordable‑housing funding regulations and the FY 2025‑26 United to House LA expenditure plan will be discussed.
- 25-1200-S20 – Mayor’s communication appointing Aileen Morales to the City Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
- 25-1200-S23 – Mayor’s communication appointing Roberto Barragan to the United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee
- 23-1022-S16 – Funding, lease and CEQA exemption decisions for Alexandria Park THV (6099 Laurel Canyon Blvd), Harbor Park THV (1221 S Figueroa Pl), Caza Azul bridge housing (1920 W 3rd St), Town Avenue ReFresh Spot (544 Town Ave), Eagle Rock THV (7570 Figueroa St) and other navigation centers
- 25-0690 – Los Angeles Housing Department report on 2025 Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability regulations and term sheets
- 23-0038-S7 – Los Angeles Housing Department report on approval of the FY 2025‑26 United to House LA Expenditure Plan
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved two mayoral communications appointing Aileen Morales and Roberto Barragan. It also approved the City Administrative Officer and Bureau of Engineering reports on homelessness funding and CEQA exemptions. Additional approvals were given to Los Angeles Housing Department reports on affordable‑housing regulations and the FY 2025‑26 United to House expenditure plan.
- Approved Communication appointing Aileen Morales to Housing Authority Board (3 Yes)
- Approved Communication appointing Roberto Barragan to United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (3 Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report (June 12, 2025) and Bureau of Engineering report (June 13, 2025) on homelessness funding and CEQA exemptions (3 Yes)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report on 2025 Affordable Housing NOFA regulations (June 6, 2025) (3 Yes)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report on FY 2025‑26 United to House LA Expenditure Plan (June 11, 2025) (3 Yes)
- Annual Homelessness Funding Report; funding allocation, lease, and continued use for various THV/low barrier navigation — approved6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, 1221 South Figueroa Place, 192
- Homes for LA: 2025 Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) regulations and term sheets — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025-26 United to House Los Angeles (ULA) Expenditure Plan — approved
Public Works Committee
The Committee will hear reports on the 2025-26 budget's impact on Public Works programs and year-end reappropriations for capital and technology improvements. Members will also consider appointments to the Board of Public Works and a mudslide emergency preparedness plan.
- Construction contract for the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge Improvement Project
- Appointment of Ernesto Cardenas to the Board of Public Works
- Reappointment of Steve Kang to the Board of Public Works
- Emergency Preparedness Plan for mudslide risks and infrastructure safety
- 2024-25 Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program year-end reappropriations
- Glendale-Hyperion Bridge Improvement Project construction contract award
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will consider three publishing agreements for the Los Angeles Public Library and a motion to set operating hours for a North Hollywood pocket park.
- Approve publishing agreements with Jerry de Wilde, Michael Walker & Steve Appleford, and Sam Quinones for Angel City Press
- Motion to set operating hours for Keswick Pocket Park in Council District 2
- Report on economic overview of park activity monitors and film monitors
- Reappointment of Valerie Shaw to the Board of Library Commissioners
- CEQA exemption for Campo De Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association
- Memorandum of Understanding with Campo De Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association regarding CEQA exemptionCampo De Cahuenga Historical Museum
- Setting operating hours for Keswick Pocket ParkCorner of Keswick Street and Vantage Avenue, North Hollywood
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a meeting to address agenda items and public testimony. The primary scheduled public hearing concerns protests against the proposed improvement and maintenance of a specific street lighting district.
- Public hearing on protests against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Cahuenga Boulevard and Kling Street No. 1 Street Lighting District
The City Council adopted hearings for eight street‑lighting district protest items, each passing 14‑0‑1. It approved a public convenience and necessity application for Lola Cafe’s on‑site alcohol sales (14‑0‑1) and continued the Sylmar Liquor off‑site alcohol application to July 1. The council also passed an ordinance waiving animal adoption fees and approved an easement for a LADWP water pipeline in Brand Park.
- Adopted hearings for eight street‑lighting district protests (14‑0‑1)
- Approved Lola Cafe on‑site alcohol sales application (14‑0‑1)
- Continued Sylmar Liquor off‑site alcohol application to July 1 (14‑0‑1)
- Adopted ordinance waiving adoption and redemption fees for animals (13‑0‑2)
- Approved Brand Park easement for LADWP water pipeline (vote not recorded)
- Improvement and maintenance of the Cahuenga Boulevard and Kling Street No. 1 Street Lighting District — approvedCahuenga Boulevard and Kling Street
- Improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and Patrice Place Street Lighting District — approvedFigueroa Street and Patrice Place
- Improvement and maintenance of the Barry Avenue and Mississippi Avenue Street Lighting District — approvedBarry Avenue and Mississippi Avenue
- Improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and 8th Street Lighting District — approvedFigueroa Street and 8th Street
- Improvement and maintenance of the Andrita Street and Estara Avenue Street Lighting District — approvedAndrita Street and Estara Avenue
- Improvement and maintenance of the Lexington Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard Street Lighting District — approvedLexington Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard
- Improvement and maintenance of the Barry Avenue and Missouri Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting DistrictBarry Avenue and Missouri Avenue No. 1
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider a Transfer of Floor Area Rights that moves up to 274,795 sq ft from the Los Angeles Convention Center to a 51‑story mixed‑use development, accompanied by a $1,373,975 TFAR payment and an $11,462,471.39 public‑benefits payment. Other items include a zoning and height district change for the North Campus high‑school expansion, several categorical CEQA exemptions for historic‑cultural monuments, and a report to extend demolition‑permit restrictions in the Boyle Heights area. The committee will adopt findings and reports on these proposals.
- TFAR transfer of up to 274,795 sq ft from 1201 South Figueroa St (LA Convention Center) to a 51‑story mixed‑use project; TFAR payment $1,373,975 and Public Benefits Payment $11,462,471.39
- Vesting zone and height district change to (T)(Q)C2-1D for North Campus high‑school expansion at 7500 North Chaminade Ave, adding a new three‑story school building and pedestrian bridge
- Categorical CEQA exemption to list Southern California Telephone Company Exchange (650‑668 S. La Brea Ave) as a Historic‑Cultural Monument
- Report to extend temporary demolition‑permit restrictions in the Boyle Heights Community Plan area for one year (Ordinance No. 188333)
- Housing Element Checklist for an eight‑story, 262,638 sq ft mixed‑use building with 318 dwelling units (including 35 VLI) at 550 S. Shatto Pl and 3119 W. 6th St
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the Los Angeles City Planning Commission report and draft ordinance for the North Campus high school expansion (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent). It also approved three Cultural Heritage Commission reports granting CEQA categorical exemptions for historic‑cultural monument designations, and approved a Department of City Planning report extending demolition‑permit restrictions in Boyle Heights (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent). The committee denied two appeals, sustaining the Planning Commission's determinations on the Oakdale Estates zoning variance and on a mixed‑use project by SAFER (each 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent).
- Approved LACPC Report and draft Ordinance for North Campus high school expansion (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Cultural Heritage Commission Report for Southern California Telephone Company Exchange historic designation (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Cultural Heritage Commission Report for Hollywood Premiere Motel historic designation (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Cultural Heritage Commission Report for Sam Sharpe Triplex historic designation (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Department of City Planning Report extending demolition‑permit restrictions in Boyle Heights (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination for Oakdale Estates zoning variance (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination for SAFER mixed‑use project (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Expansion of Chaminade College Preparatory campus — approved7500 North Chaminade Avenue, 23241 West Cohasset Street, 232 · 25.86 ac
- Inclusion of Southern California Telephone Company Exchange in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments — approved650 - 668 South La Brea Avenue
- Inclusion of Hollywood Premiere Motel and 1716 - 1718 North Serrano Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments — approved5329 – 5337 West Hollywood Boulevard; and 1716 - 1718 North
- Inclusion of Sam Sharpe Triplex in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments — approved1977 North Kenmore Avenue
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will discuss a draft ordinance to establish emissions control charges at the Port of Los Angeles. The body will also consider several airport contracts and appointments to the Board of City Tourism Commissioners.
- Draft Ordinance to establish Section 25 - Emissions Control Strategy Charges for Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4
- First Amendment to Contract No. DA-5609 with Skanska-Flatiron for Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Phase 2
- Proposed contract with Direct A/V Inc. for Public Address Systems maintenance at LAX
- Proposed amendments to Concession Agreements LAA-8613 and LAA-8640 with URW Airports, LLC for LAX commercial management
- Appointments and reappointments of Katie Chin, Yolanda De La Torre, and Kathleen Rawson to the Board of City Tourism Commissioners
- First Amendment to Contract No. DA-5609 (Skanska-Flatiron Joint Venture) for progressive design-build services for Phase
- Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5638 (KT Industries, Inc.) to extend the term by one year for medium-voltage repair,
- Amendments to Concession Agreements LAA-8613 and LAA-8640 (URW Airports, LLC) for terminal commercial management at LAXLAX
- Contract between LAWA and Direct A/V Inc. for Public Address Systems' technical maintenance, operations support, and relLAX
- First Amendments to Contract Nos. DA-5615 and DA 5616 (Axelliant LLC and Zones LLC) for the purchase of information tech
Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery will hear updates on emergency management and several departmental reports on wildfire impacts. It will consider a City Attorney and Administrative Officer report recommending an ordinance to waive fees for permits needed to repair or rebuild structures damaged by the January 2025 wildfires, and will discuss the feasibility of waiving related plan check and permit fees. Additional items include reports on water bill relief, reservoir status, and motions on hiring practices and price‑gouging complaints.
- Ordinance to add Section 98.0419.1 to waive permit fees for rebuilding after Jan 2025 wildfires (Item 2)
- Report on delaying, deferring, or waiving water bill charges for wildfire‑affected customers (Item 4)
- Report on Santa Ynez Reservoir status prior to Jan 2025 wildfires (Item 3)
- Motion on recruitment and hiring practices for Pacific Palisades reconstruction (Item 11)
- Motion to produce monthly reports on price‑gouging complaints in rental housing (Item 12)
The committee approved a City Attorney‑drafted ordinance that waives permit and plan‑check fees for rebuilding properties damaged by the January 2025 wildfires. It also approved an ordinance to expand the city’s ability to apply for and receive emergency grants. Several motions were adopted, including actions on hiring practices, price‑gouging reporting, evacuation‑order reporting, and contract transparency. Additional reports on animal‑services reunification and reimbursement for the One‑Stop Rebuilding Center were also approved.
- Approved ordinance waiving permit and plan‑check fees for wildfire reconstruction (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Approved ordinance enhancing the city’s ability to obtain emergency grants (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved motion on recruitment and hiring practices for Pacific Palisades reconstruction (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved motion to produce monthly reports on price‑gouging complaints in the rental market (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved motion requesting a report on Encino evacuation orders related to the Palisades Fire (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved motion requesting details on Hagerty Consulting and AECOM agreements for wildfire recovery (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Department of Animal Services report on pet reunification efforts (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Department of General Services report on reimbursements for the One‑Stop Rebuilding Center (4 yes, 1 absent)
- Ordinance to waive permit fees for rebuilding after January 2025 Wildfires — approved
- Feasibility of creating a Climate Resilience District for the Pacific Palisades Fire area — approvedPacific Palisades
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider a series of resolutions to include various state and federal legislative program supports in the City’s 2025‑26 budget. Items include support for digital age‑verification requirements, outdoor dining, wildfire recovery funding, climate‑resilience financing, and a $60 million increase for immigration legal services. The committee will also review appointments to the Charter Reform Commission.
- Resolution 25‑0002‑S48: $60 million increase in state funding for immigration legal services.
- Resolution 25‑0002‑S55: Support for Assembly Bill 1043 requiring age verification for digital products.
- Resolution 25‑0002‑S47: Support for Assembly Bill 592 allowing permanent outdoor, patio, and al fresco dining.
- Resolution 25‑0002‑S41: Support for Senate Bill 782 establishing Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts for climate resilience.
- Resolution 25‑1200‑S24 to S28: Appointments to the Charter Reform Commission (Carla Fuentes, James M. Thomas, Diego Andrades, Andrea Mac, Michael Yap).
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved seventeen resolutions, all with unanimous 5‑yes votes and no opposition. The measures endorse a range of state and federal bills covering short‑term rentals, climate funding, disaster‑mitigation tax credits, outdoor dining, age‑verification for digital products, stormwater reuse, and RV removal. The committee also approved charter reform appointments. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S22) requiring short‑term rental facilitators to report parcel numbers, impose fines, and audit revenues (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S44) supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (Assembly Bill 1243 & Senate Bill 684) (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S38) supporting the FIREWALL Act tax credit for disaster‑mitigation upgrades (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S47) supporting permanent outdoor, patio, and al fresco dining at restaurants (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S55) supporting age‑verification requirements for digital products (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S36) supporting state guidelines for stormwater reuse in urban public areas (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Resolution (25-0002-S57) opposing Assembly Bill 630 to increase caps for dismantling abandoned RVs (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Approved Charter Reform Commission reports appointing Carla Fuentes, James M. Thomas, Diego Andrades, Andrea Mac, and Michael Yap (5 YES; 0 NO)
- Support for Assembly Bill 592 (outdoor, patio, and al fresco dining) — approved
- Support for Senate Bill 782 (Climate Resilience Districts) — approved
- Support for Senate Bill 1323 (disaster mitigation tax credit) — approved
- Support for Assembly Bill 638 (stormwater reuse in urban public areas) — approved
- Support for Senate Bill 346 (short-term rental reporting)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting will conduct roll call, approve the minutes, consider commendatory resolutions and introductions, and allow multiple agenda item comments and public testimony. The Energy and Environment Committee will present item 22‑1402, recommending that the Bureau of Sanitation report dated March 24 2025 be filed with the council regarding the annual community and municipal greenhouse‑gas inventory.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and Public Testimony
- Item 22‑1402 – File Bureau of Sanitation report (March 24 2025) on greenhouse‑gas inventory
Civil Right, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will hear public comment and then vote on two motions. One motion seeks to extend the Master Service Agreements with Bureau Veritas North America and Ten Architects for Certified Access Specialist services. The other motion proposes to amend and restate the FamilySource Center contract (C-146095) to extend its term through December 31, 2025. Additional agenda items include reports from the Mayor and city departments related to housing plans, language access, and grant funding.
- Motion (Soto‑Martínez‑Hernandez) to extend Master Service Agreements with Bureau Veritas North America and Ten Architects
- Motion (Rodriguez‑Hernandez) to amend and restate FamilySource Center contract (C-146095) through Dec 31 2025
- Report 25‑0525: Mayor’s update on the 51st Program Year Housing and Community Development Action Plan
- Report 22‑1262‑S1: Community Investment for Families Department FY 2023‑24 Language Access Annual Report
- Report 25‑0467: Acceptance of the 2025 Community Services Block Grant
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee approved several reports and motions. It approved the Chief Legislative Analyst report and multiple Community Investment for Families Department reports. The committee also approved motions to extend the Master Service Agreements for Certified Access Specialist services and to extend the FamilySource Center contract through Dec. 31, 2025.
- Approved Chief Legislative Analyst report dated 6-11-25
- Noted and filed Community Investment for Families Department report dated 5-9-25
- Approved City Administrative Officer report dated 6-4-2025 and filed Community Investment report dated 4-24-2025 (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Nazarian)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report dated 6-4-2025 and filed Community Investment report dated 5-9-2025 (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Rodriguez)
- Approved motion to extend Master Service Agreements for Certified Access Specialist services (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Nazarian)
- Approved motion to extend and restate FamilySource Center contract through Dec. 31, 2025 (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Nazarian)
- 51st Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan (2025-2026) (Action Plan) — approved
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will review mayoral communications on board reappointments, several administrative reports, and an ordinance to amend the Just Cause for Eviction ordinance and create two new positions to support substantial remodels of non‑rent‑stabilization housing. It will also consider salary revisions for non‑represented classifications in the City Council and Mayor’s offices and the establishment of new Bridge‑to‑Jobs classifications. Additional items include reports on wildfire recovery, fire chiefs bargaining, and citywide layoff management.
- 23-1200-S125: Mayor’s communication reappointing Gaylord Roten to the City Employees' Retirement System Board (term ends June 30, 2030)
- 23-1200-S142: Mayor’s communication reappointing Dianne Baquet Smith to the Employee Relations Board (term ends June 30, 2030)
- 24-0777: Ordinance amending Schedule A of Administrative Code §4.61 to revise salaries for non‑represented classifications in Council and Mayor offices
- 25-0573: Ordinance establishing salaries for new Bridge‑to‑Jobs program classifications – Communications Electrician Assistant (Class Code 3688) and Communications Electrician Trainee (Class Code 3682)
- 24-1225: Ordinance amending the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance for substantial remodels and creating two positions to implement remodeling support functions
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved several actions, including salary revisions for non‑represented City Council and Mayor staff, new Bridge‑to‑Jobs classification salaries, and reappointments to city boards. It also approved reports on wildfire recovery, hotel worker minimum wage resources, and citywide layoff management. All approvals recorded a unanimous Yes vote from the three members.
- Approved amendment to Schedule A of Administrative Code Section 4.61 to revise salaries for non‑represented City Council and Mayor classifications (Yes (3))
- Approved establishment of salaries for new Bridge‑to‑Jobs Program classifications: Communications Electrician Assistant (Class Code 3688) and Communications Electrician Trainee (Class Code 3682) (Yes (3))
- Approved reappointment of Gaylord Roten to the City Employees' Retirement System Board (term ending June 30, 2030) (Yes (3))
- Approved reappointment of Dianne Baquet Smith to the Employee Relations Board (term ending June 30, 2030) (Yes (3))
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on implementation of the 2025 Wildfire Recovery Relief Time Program (Yes (3))
- Approved Joint Bureau of Contract Administration and City Attorney report on resources for the Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (Yes (3))
- Approved motion on the impact of shutting down medical services at the 77th Street and Van Nuys LAPD Detention Facilities (Yes (3))
- Approved Personnel Department report on Citywide Layoff Management (Yes (3))
- Amending the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance pertaining to substantial remodels — continued
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss a categorical exemption and communication from the City Engineer. The primary item involves an offer to dedicate an easement for a storm drain.
- Public hearing regarding a storm drain easement at 6501 South Sepulveda Boulevard (Right of Way No. 36000-10001)
The City Council adopted categorical exemptions for easements on 6501 South Sepulveda Boulevard and 4000 Chevy Chase Drive. It approved the reappointment of six commissioners to various city boards. The Council also authorized LADOT and other agencies to accept up to $16.2 million in SCAG grant funding for transportation improvements.
- Approved categorical exemption for easement at 6501 South Sepulveda Blvd (15 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved categorical exemption for easement at 4000 Chevy Chase Dr (15 ayes, 0 nays)
- Reappointed Alexander Kasendorf to Board of Animal Services Commissioners (13 ayes, 0 nays)
- Reappointed Carlo Matricardi to Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority (13 ayes, 0 nays)
- Reappointed Liliana Perez to Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority (13 ayes, 0 nays)
- Reappointed Marcial Rene Romero to Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority (13 ayes, 0 nays)
- Reappointed Marie Lloyd to Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (13 ayes, 0 nays)
- Dedication of an easement for a storm drain — approved6501 South Sepulveda Boulevard
- Dedication of an easement for sanitary sewer purposes — approved4000 Chevy Chase Drive
- Zoo Department Agreements with SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. — continued$350,000
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear reports on the Alliance Settlement Agreement, the HHAP‑6 grant application, and statutory exemptions for several tiny‑home and navigation‑center projects. It will consider two motions: one to disburse up to $749,331 from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Fund to BRIDGE Housing Corporation, and another to loan up to $2,700,000 from the HOME program to Southside LA Housing Partners for the Southside Senior Housing Project. Public comment will be taken in‑person only.
- Motion 25-0605: Disburse up to $749,331 to BRIDGE Housing Corporation for Sustainable Transit Infrastructure improvements at the Vermont and Manchester Project, 8505 Evermont Place, Council District 8.
- Motion 25-0608: Loan up to $2,700,000 from the HOME program to Southside LA Housing Partners, LP for construction of the Southside Senior Housing Project, 1655 Manchester Avenue, Council District 8.
- Report 23-1022-S16: City Administrative Officer and Bureau of Engineering report on statutory CEQA exemptions and funding allocations for multiple tiny‑home villages and low‑barrier navigation centers, including Alexandria Park THV (6099 Laurel Canyon Blvd) and Harbor Park THV (1221 S. Figueroa Pl).
- Report 20-1524‑S8: CAO report on Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six (HHAP‑6) grant application and potential cash‑flow/reimbursement agreement with Los Angeles County and LAHSA.
- Report 23-1022‑S17: City Administrative Officer report on progress of the Alliance Settlement Agreement as of March 31, 2025.
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a motion to create an Ad Hoc Emergency Housing Voucher working group. It also approved a $749,331 disbursement from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Fund to BRIDGE Housing for the Vermont and Manchester Project, and a $2.7 million HOME loan to Southside LA Housing Partners for the Southside Senior Housing Project. The committee noted and filed reports on the Alliance Settlement Agreement and a City Planning progress report, and concurred with a prior action on the HHAP‑6 grant.
- Noted and filed Alliance Settlement Agreement report (23-1022-S17) – Yes
- Concurred with June 11 2025 action on HHAP-6 grant (20-1524-S8) – Yes
- Noted and filed City Planning 2024 progress report (22-0403-S3) – Yes
- Approved formation of Ad Hoc Emergency Housing Voucher working group (25-0651) – Yes
- Approved $749,331 disbursement from Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Fund to BRIDGE Housing (25-0605) – Yes
- Approved $2,700,000 HOME loan to Southside LA Housing Partners for senior housing project (25-0608) – Yes
- HHAP-6 grant application and potential agreement with County of Los Angeles and LAHSA — approved
- FY 2025-26 Annual Homelessness Funding Report; funding allocation, lease, and continued use for various THV/navigation c — deferredMultiple locations including 6099 Laurel Canyon Blvd, 1221 S
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider several reports and motions, including a donation of $145,904.88 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for West Los Angeles Division automated license plate recognition equipment. Other items include a donation of $114,705.00 for restroom repairs at the 77th Street Community Police Station, a proposed professional services agreement for inmate telephone and video visitation systems, and motions on hazardous waste management RFPs and medical services at the 77th Street Police Detention Facility.
- Donation of $145,904.88 for ALPR equipment (Board of Police Commissioners report)
- Donation of $114,705.00 for restroom repairs at 77th Street Community Police Station (Board of Police Commissioners report)
- Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Network Communications International for inmate telephone and video visitation (CAO report)
- Motion to prepare RFP for routine hazardous waste management services at fire stations (Motion 25-0625)
- Motion on impact of shutting down medical services at 77th Street and Van Nuys Police Detention Facilities (Motion 25-0607)
- New RFP for routine hazardous waste management services at the City's Fire Stations
- Professional Services Agreement with Network Communications International Corporation (dba NCIC Inmate Communications) f
- First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services for mental health
- Request for Proposal (RFP) for Official Police Garage (OPG) towing and storage services
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will hear a report on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project and consider several motions, including the transfer of AB 1290 Fund money for Phase 1 of a public‑bank feasibility study. It will also discuss allocating CRA/LA bond proceeds to Beacon Street Redevelopment projects, extending contracts for BusinessSource Centers, and adopting the Workforce Development Board Year 26 Annual Plan.
- Report on updates to the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project (Item 15‑1207‑S1).
- Motion to transfer/appropriate funds from the AB 1290 Fund for the Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase 1 (Item 19‑1235‑S1).
- Motions to allocate CRA/LA Excess Non‑Housing Bond proceeds from the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area to the San Pedro Gateway Sign Project, Harbor Boulevard Street Lighting Project, and San Pedro Business Facade Improvement Project (Items 14‑1174‑S110, S111, S112).
- Motion to extend contracts for the existing 10 BusinessSource Centers and to release an RFP for four additional one‑year periods (Item 21‑0270).
- Adoption of the Workforce Development Board Year 26 Annual Plan for Program Year 2025‑26 (Item 25‑0596).
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved several reports and motions, including funding for a Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase 1, a referendum petition to suspend wage increases and benefits for hotel and airport workers, and allocations of CRA/LA bond proceeds for projects in San Pedro. It also adopted the Workforce Development Board Year 26 Annual Plan and extended contracts for the existing BusinessSource Centers. All items were approved by votes ranging from 4‑1 to unanimous.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on L.A. Convention Center Expansion (4 Yes, 1 No)
- Approved motion to fund Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase 1 from AB 1290 Fund (4 Yes, 1 No)
- Approved referendum petition to suspend hotel and airport worker wage increases (3 Yes, 1 No, 1 Abstain)
- Approved allocation of CRA/LA bond proceeds for San Pedro Gateway Sign Project (5 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved allocation of CRA/LA bond proceeds for Harbor Boulevard Street Lighting Project (5 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved allocation of CRA/LA bond proceeds for San Pedro Business Facade Improvement Project (5 Yes, 0 No)
- Approved extension of BusinessSource Center contracts and RFP for four one‑year periods (4 Yes, 1 No)
- Approved Workforce Development Board Year 26 Annual Plan (4 Yes, 1 No)
- Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project updates — approved
- Public Bank Feasibility Study Phase 1 consultants and fund transfer — approved
- San Pedro Gateway Sign Project funding — approvedBeacon Street Redevelopment Project Area
- Harbor Boulevard Street Lighting Project funding — approvedHarbor Boulevard, Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area
- San Pedro Business Facade Improvement Project funding — approvedBeacon Street Redevelopment Project Area
- BusinessSource Centers (LABSC) contract extension and RFP release — approved
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will consider a second amendment to a contract with Road and Highway Builders, LLC for construction services on the North Haiwee Dam No. 2 Project. It will also receive updates on the LA100 Strategic Long‑Term Resource Plan to achieve carbon‑free status by 2035, and a mayoral communication reappointing George McGraw to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Additional reports include letters of support for Safe, Clean Water program projects and personal services contracts for environmental consultants and e‑recycling services.
- Second Amendment to contract with Road and Highway Builders, LLC for North Haiwee Dam No. 2 construction
- Personal Services Contracts with eight pre‑qualified on‑call consultants for environmental site assessment
- Personal Services Contract with E‑Recycling of California for electronic waste collection and recycling
- Verbal update on LA100 Strategic Long‑Term Resource Plan to go carbon‑free by 2035
- Mayor’s communication reappointing George McGraw to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners
- Letter of Non-Objection for the Hayden Tract ProjectHayden Tract
- Personal Services Contracts with eight pre-qualified on-call consultants for Brownfields projects
- Second Amendment to a contract with Road and Highway Builders, LLC for North Haiwee Dam No. 2 ProjectNorth Haiwee Dam No. 2 Project
- Personal Services Contract with E-Recycling of California for electronic waste recycling services
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting at 10:00 AM on June 17, 2025. After roll call, approval of minutes, and commendatory resolutions, members will address multiple agenda item comments and public testimony. The agenda includes Item 25‑0535, a hearing on protests and first‑consideration of an ordinance establishing the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.
- Roll Call of Council members
- Approval of the meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and public testimony periods
- Item 25‑0535: Hearing protests and first‑consideration of ordinance for Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
The council unanimously adopted three street‑lighting assessment ordinances for the 2025‑26 fiscal year. It approved an $850,000 increase to the City Attorney’s contract with Maynard Nexsen for the Vadnais Trenchless Services case (14‑1 vote). The council also authorized substituting Stoel Rives LLP for Downey Brand LLP in a related contract (14‑1). Additionally, a $965,635 grant for the HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project was accepted (13‑0).
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑0535 for Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (15‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑0536 for Z‑Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (15‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 25‑0537 for Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (15‑0)
- Approved $850,000 increase to Contract No. 146034 with Maynard Nexsen (14‑1)
- Authorized substitution of Stoel Rives LLP for Downey Brand LLP in Contract No. C‑144622 (14‑1)
- Accepted $965,635 HEART grant for Criminal Records Clearance Project (13‑0)
- Continued application for Sylmar Liquor off‑site consumption sale to June 24, 2025 (13‑0)
- Continued consideration of $2,532.78 lien for 11643 West Otsego Street to September 16, 2025 (13‑0)
- FY 2025-26 Los Angeles City Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District — approved
- 1996/97 Z Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2025-26 — approved
- 2025-26 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District — approved
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Sylmar Liquor — continued12431 San Fernando Road Suite A
- Establishment of the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District — introduced
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Budget and Finance Committee
The Committee is discussing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, including specific funding for a police human trafficking task force. Members will also review several pilot projects funded by the Innovation Fund and various grant acceptances for city departments.
- Proposed budget amendment to allocate Police Department overtime funds for vehicle rentals for the Valley Bureau Human Trafficking Task Force
- Draft ordinances for FY 2025-26 tax levies for Community Facilities Districts No. 8 (Legends at Cascades), No. 11 (Ponte Vista), and No. 4 (Playa Vista - Phase 1)
- Innovation Fund pilot projects for Bureau of Sanitation smart meters, Fork-to-Fuel initiative, and a circular economy project
- Innovation Fund pilot projects for LAPD Use-of-Force Dashboard and LAFD digitization and inventory systems
- Proposed legal service agreement with Susman Godfrey L.L.P. for Civil Enforcement Actions
The Budget and Finance Committee approved the Chief Legislative Analyst’s FY 2025‑26 budget report and a LADOT plan to fund electric bus fleet upgrades. It also approved three new community facilities district tax levies for Legends at Cascades, Ponte Vista and Playa Vista for FY 2025‑26. Additional approvals included grants for animal‑services emergency relief, reauthorizing MICLA funds for Fire Station 31 design, and amending a legal services contract with Nossaman LLP.
- Approved Chief Legislative Analyst FY 2025‑26 budget report (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved LADOT electrification of bus fleet and charging infrastructure (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved Animal Services grant from ASPCA for emergency relief (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) tax levy (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved Community Facilities District No. 11 (Ponte Vista) tax levy (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved Community Facilities District No. 4 (Playa Vista – Phase 1) tax levy (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved reauthorizing MICLA funds for Fire Station 31 design (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved amendment to Contract C‑146250 with Nossaman LLP for legal services (4‑0, 1 absent)
- Ordinance establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) — approved
- Ordinance establishing Fiscal Year 2025-26 tax levy for City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No. 11 (Ponte — approved
- Ordinance establishing Fiscal Year 2025-26 tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 4 (Playa Vista - Phase 1) — approved
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss amendments to cannabis land use restrictions and review several city-owned property leases. The body will also consider mayoral appointments to the Cannabis Regulation Commission.
- Proposed amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding cannabis land use restrictions
- Non-profit lease with Hollywood Partnership Ventures for a visitor center and restroom at 1627 Vine Street
- Non-profit lease with Alcott Center for space at 305 East 1st Street
- Lease amendment with Spring Street SP, LLC for LAPD vehicle storage at 1440 North Spring Street
- License amendment with 350 South Figueroa, LLC for off-site parking at 350 South Figueroa Street
The Government Operations Committee approved the reappointment of David Nash and the appointment of Adam Bierman to the Cannabis Regulation Commission. It also approved lease agreements for a public restroom and visitor center at 1627 Vine Street, a lease amendment for police vehicle storage at 1440 North Spring Street, and a license amendment for off‑site parking at 350 South Figueroa Street. Additional approvals included an amendment to the municipal code on cannabis land‑use restrictions and a lease with Alcott Center for space at 305 East 1st Street.
- Reappointed David Nash to Cannabis Regulation Commission (term ending 6/30/2029) – approved Yes (3-2)
- Appointed Adam Bierman to Cannabis Regulation Commission (term ending 6/30/2026) – approved Yes (3-3)
- Approved lease with Hollywood Partnership Community Trust to operate a public restroom and visitor center at 1627 Vine Street – approved Yes (3-4)
- Approved amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code on cannabis land‑use restrictions – approved Yes (3-5)
- Approved lease with Alcott Center for City‑owned space at 305 East 1st Street – approved Yes (3-6)
- Approved lease amendment with Spring Street SP, LLC for Los Angeles Police Department vehicle storage at 1440 North Spring Street – approved Yes (3-7)
- Approved license amendment with 350 South Figueroa, LLC for off‑site parking for City departments at 350 South Figueroa Street – approved Yes (3)
- Proposed non-profit lease agreement with Hollywood Partnership Ventures to operate a public restroom and visitor center — approved1627 Vine Street
- Amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code in connection with cannabis land use restrictions — approved
- Proposed nonprofit lease with Alcott Center for use of City-owned space — approved305 East 1st Street
- Proposed lease amendment with Spring Street SP, LLC for LAPD vehicle storage — approved1440 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Proposed license amendment with 350 South Figueroa, LLC for off-site parking — approved350 South Figueroa Street
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee and Public Works Committee will hear reports and consider motions on bus electrification, parking district changes, and enforcement policies. Items include a LADOT report on South Coast Air Quality funding for electric buses, BOTC proposals to convert and expand preferential parking districts, and a motion to suspend parking enforcement at a Hollywood cleanup site. The committees will also review a contract amendment with Modaxo Traffic Management for citation processing and a pilot program using cameras to enforce parking violations in bicycle lanes. A motion will amend the Administrative Code to place responsibility for city bicycle and multi‑use paths with the Department of Public Works.
- LADOT report on South Coast Air Quality Management District funding for electrifying the bus fleet and installing charging infrastructure (Item 1, 24-0563)
- BOTC report to convert Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 149 in Echo Park and expand its boundaries (Item 2, 25-0413)
- Motion to suspend parking enforcement at Lot 702, 1627 North Vine Street on April 26, 2025 for a Hollywood cleanup (Item 4, 25-0450)
- Motion for a pilot program using cameras to enforce parking violations in bicycle lanes on Hollywood Boulevard (Item 5, 25-0558)
- Proposed Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C‑124676 with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for parking citation processing services (Item 6, 13-0586)
The Transportation Committee approved several reports and motions, including a pilot program to use cameras for enforcing parking violations in bicycle lanes along Hollywood Boulevard. It also approved a LADOT report on funding for bus electrification, a contract amendment with Modaxo Traffic Management, and a new parking meter zone on Adams Boulevard. Additional approvals established oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions on multiple streets and transferred a parking revenue surplus to the Reserve Fund.
- Approved LADOT report on South Coast Air Quality funding for bus electrification (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Park)
- Approved pilot camera enforcement in bicycle lanes on Hollywood Boulevard (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Park)
- Approved amendment to Contract No. C-124676 with Modaxo Traffic Management for citation processing (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Park)
- Approved parking meter zone on Adams Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Park)
- Approved oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Swinton Ave, Wilbur Ave, Parthenia St, Rinaldi St, and San Jose St (2 Yes; 1 No: Hernandez)
- Approved oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Southwest Blvd, East 98th St, McKinley Ave, Wadsworth Ave, and East 110th St (2 Yes; 1 No: Hernandez)
- Approved amendment assigning bicycle and multi‑use path maintenance to the Department of Public Works (Transportation Committee 2 Yes; 1 Absent: Park; Public Works Committee 3 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved revised draft ordinance for Measure HLA Safe Streets for All (Transportation Committee 2 Yes; 1 Absent: Park; Public Works Committee 3 Yes; 0 No)
- Convert Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 149 in Echo Park to Preferential Parking District No. 149 and expand — approvedEcho Park area, Council District 13
- Establish Preferential Parking District No. 330 in Lake Balboa — approvedLake Balboa community, Council District 6
- Pilot program for parking violation enforcement using cameras in bicycle lanes along Hollywood Boulevard — approvedHollywood Boulevard, Council District 13
- Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-124676 with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for parking citation processing and co — approved
- Negotiate a five-year contract with Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. for parking citation and permit processing — noted and filed
- Establish a parking meter zone on Adams Boulevard — approvedAdams Boulevard, between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard
- Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Swinton Avenue, Wilbur Avenue, Parthenia Street, Rinaldi Street, and — approvedSwinton Avenue, Wilbur Avenue, Parthenia Street, Rinaldi Str
- Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Southwest Boulevard, East 98th Street, McKinley Avenue, Wadsworth Ave — approvedSouthwest Boulevard, East 98th Street, McKinley Avenue, Wads
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will conduct roll call, approve the previous meeting minutes, and adopt commendatory resolutions and introductions. It will hold a multiple‑agenda item comment period and hear public testimony on non‑agenda items. The council will then consider Item 24‑1029, which seeks a CEQA exemption for a communication from the City Attorney and an ordinance first consideration related to the FY 2025‑26 Proposition K assessment.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period
- Item 24‑1029: CEQA exemption and ordinance first consideration for FY 2025‑26 Proposition K assessment
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will consider reappointments to the United to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee and review a report on the Homelessness Emergency Account. The body will also discuss issuing tax-exempt and taxable revenue notes for supportive housing and a grant application for homeless assistance.
- Reappoint Charlie Cea to United to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee
- Reappoint Alma Morales to United to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee
- Reappoint Kristal Romero to United to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee
- Authorize up to $45,163,792 in tax-exempt notes for Weingart Tower 1B supportive housing
- Review Homelessness Emergency Account status and funding recommendations
The committee approved several mayoral communications reappointing members to the LA Citizens Oversight Committee. It also approved reports and funding recommendations related to homelessness and the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program. Most notably, it adopted a resolution authorizing a tax‑exempt multifamily conduit revenue note of up to $45,163,792 for the Weingart Tower 1B Supportive Housing Project at 554 South San Pedro Street.
- Approved communication re Charlie Cea reappointment (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved communication re Alma Morales reappointment (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved communication re Kristal Romero reappointment (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved Homelessness Emergency Account status report and funding recommendations (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved tax‑exempt multifamily conduit note up to $45,163,792 and taxable note up to $2,500,00 for Weingart Tower supportive housing (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six grant update (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Approved draft ordinance establishing Right to Counsel Program (2 Yes; 1 Absent)
- Issuing revenue notes for Weingart Tower 1B Supportive Housing Project — approved554 South San Pedro Street · $45.2M
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will discuss a series of motions and reports, including designating intersections as public squares, temporary street closures for safety, and increasing fines for illegal dumping. It will also hear reports on personal‑services contracts for Brownfields projects and on using progressive‑design‑build contracts for the Hyperion Phase 1A program. Several items may be recessed to closed session to consult legal counsel on pending lawsuits.
- Motion to designate North Figueroa Street at Avenue 56 as “Folliero's Square” (item 3)
- Motion to temporarily close West Avenue 37 between 648 and 800 for public safety (item 4)
- Motion to increase fines and penalties for illegal dumping (item 6)
- Board of Public Works report on Personal Services Contracts with eight pre‑qualified consultants for Brownfields projects (item 11)
- Board of Public Works report on Progressive‑Design‑Build contracts for the Hyperion Phase 1A Program (item 12)
- Amending conditions regarding the vacation of the alley northerly of Jefferson Boulevard between Van Buren Place and BudAlley northerly of Jefferson Boulevard between Van Buren Pla
- Vacation of a portion of Reseda BoulevardReseda Boulevard, north of Sunset Boulevard, easterly side
- Personal Services Contracts for environmental site assessment and technical support on Brownfields projects
- Progressive-Design-Build contracts for the delivery of the Hyperion Phase 1A Program
- Vacation of the easterly portion of Pacific View DrivePacific View Drive, adjoining Lots 19 and 40 of Tract 8628
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will hear reports and consider draft ordinances, including a Zoo Department report awarding agreements to SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. to operate the Los Angeles Zoo membership, special events, publications, and sponsorship programs. The committee will also review a draft ordinance to waive animal adoption and redemption fees, an easement for a water pipeline in Brand Park, and a pilot program for fentanyl detection devices. Several mayoral reports on reappointments to various commissions will be presented for public comment.
- Zoo Department awards agreements with SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. for zoo membership and event programs (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- Draft ordinance to waive adoption and redemption fees for dogs, cats, and other animals (City Attorney report)
- Draft ordinance approving an easement for a public utility water pipeline in Brand Park (City Attorney report)
- Administrative Officer report on an all‑in‑one fentanyl detection devices pilot program (Fiscal Impact: No)
- Mayor’s report reappointing Marie Lloyd to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (term ends June 30, 2030)
The committee approved several reports and ordinances, including a city‑admin officer report on a fentanyl detection pilot, a change to the primary merchant designation for the El Pueblo historic monument, and an ordinance allowing the animal services department to waive adoption and redemption fees for pets. It also approved an easement for a water pipeline in Brand Park and reappointed multiple commissioners to various boards. All actions passed with two votes in favor and one member absent, except three items that passed unanimously.
- Approved fentanyl detection pilot report (2-0-1)
- Approved El Pueblo merchant designation change (2-0-1)
- Approved ordinance waiving animal adoption/redemption fees (2-0-1)
- Approved water pipeline easement in Brand Park (2-0-1)
- Approved reappointment of Marie Lloyd to Recreation & Park Commissioners (2-0-1)
- Approved reappointment of Marcial Rene Romero to El Pueblo Historic Monument Authority (2-0-1)
- Approved reappointment of Liliana Perez to El Pueblo Historic Monument Authority (3-0-0)
- Approved reappointment of Carlo Matricardi to El Pueblo Historic Monument Authority (2-0-1)
- Change of Primary Merchant designation in the Concession Agreement (Contract No. C-119547) for Olvera Street Space C-24, — approvedOlvera Street Space C-24
- Easement for a public utility water pipeline in Brand Park and use of portion of Brand Park for construction, operation, — approvedBrand Park
- Awarding of agreements with SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. to operate and manage Los Angeles Zoo program — approvedLos Angeles Zoo
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review item 24‑1029, seeking an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act for a communication from the City Attorney and an ordinance first‑consideration related to the FY 2025‑26 Proposition K assessment. The council will vote on whether to grant the exemption.
- Item 24‑1029: Exemption from CEQA for City Attorney communication and ordinance first consideration concerning FY 2025‑26 Proposition K assessment
The Council adopted the ordinance confirming the FY 2025‑26 Proposition K assessment, approved the two‑year L.A. for Kids program plan, and allocated $561,953 in administrative funds. It also authorized the City Engineer to negotiate grant agreements and directed the Controller and ITA to set up accounts and increase ITA funding. Additional actions included approving liquor licenses for Liquid Partyworks and The Teragram Ballroom and adopting ordinances for several street‑lighting districts.
- Adopted Proposition K assessment ordinance (no vote recorded)
- Approved $561,953 administrative fund allocation for Proposition K (no vote recorded)
- Authorized City Engineer to negotiate and execute Proposition K grant agreements (no vote recorded)
- Approved liquor license for Liquid Partyworks, 21348‑21356 West Devonshire St (15‑0)
- Approved liquor license for The Teragram Ballroom, 1234 West 7th St (15‑0)
- Adopted ordinance for Wilshire Blvd & Mullen Ave lighting district (15‑0)
- Adopted ordinance for Cartwright Ave & Landale St lighting district (15‑0)
- Adopted ordinance abandoning Van Nuys Blvd & Otsego St No.1 lighting district after protest (15‑0)
- FY 2025-26 Proposition K Assessment Ordinance — introduced$25.0M
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider authorizing the Department of City Planning to apply for, accept, and execute a grant agreement of up to $6,803,759 for the Regional Early Action Program (REAP 2.0). It will also review several categorical CEQA exemptions, including one for VA Corner Dining’s Full House Restaurant and another for a Hyundai dealership project on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Additional items include a historic‑cultural monument designation for The Du Barry and a report on pending litigation involving a 7‑Eleven store on West Santa Monica Boulevard.
- Authorize a grant agreement not to exceed $6,803,759 for REAP 2.0 (Item 6).
- Categorical CEQA exemption for VA Corner Dining, Inc. to modify Full House Restaurant operations at 11649‑11651 ½ West Riverside Drive (Item 1).
- CEQA exemption and draft ordinance to raise maximum building height to 65 ft + 11 ft for a Hyundai dealership at 800‑820 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and 4011 South Hoover St (Item 2).
- Inclusion of The Du Barry at 458 South Catalina St and 3471 West 5th St as a Historic‑Cultural Monument (Item 3).
- City Attorney report on litigation concerning 7‑Eleven at 6701 West Santa Monica Blvd (Item 5).
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved a set of General Plan actions, including dismissing a Community Plan amendment, adopting the Transportation Element of the General Plan, and approving a Modified Vesting Zone Change and Height District Ordinance along with a new Sign District. The committee also approved several reports and draft ordinances from the Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, and City Attorney. All approvals were recorded with vote tallies. No other substantive items were decided.
- Dismissed General Plan Amendment to the Central City North Community Plan (3 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent)
- Adopted the Transportation Element of the General Plan (Mobility Plan 2035) (3 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent)
- Approved Modified Vesting Zone Change and Height District Ordinance (3 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent)
- Established a Sign District Supplemental Use District (3 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent)
- Approved Los Angeles City Planning Commission Report and draft ordinance (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved Cultural Heritage Commission Report (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved City Attorney Report and draft ordinance dated November 1, 2022 (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent: Raman)
- Approved confidential City Attorney Report dated May 21, 2025 (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent: Raman)
- Appeal of Zoning Administrator determination for Full House Restaurant — deferred11649, 11649 ½, 11651 and 11651 ½ West Riverside Drive
- Zone Change and Height District Change for Hyundai car dealership — approved800, 806, 812, 816, and 820 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Bou
- Inclusion of The Du Barry in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments — approved458 South Catalina Street and 3471 West 5th Street
- Amending Map 1 and Ordinance Map of The Olympia Sign District — approvedThe Olympia Sign District
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will consider several amendments to Los Angeles World Airports contracts, including a musical arts program at LAX and on‑call art handling services at LAX and Van Nuys. Each amendment seeks a CEQA administrative exemption and has a fiscal impact. The items are time‑limit files with council action due by July 1, 2025 (or June 20 for one item).
- Item 1: Second amendment to contract DA‑5421 with Rum & Humble Inc. for a musical arts and cultural production program at LAX (Resolution No. 28118).
- Item 2: Third amendment to Service Authority 4700002146 with Curatorial Inc. for on‑call art handling services at LAX and Van Nuys (Resolution No. 28117).
- Item 3: First amendment to Lease VNA‑9161 with Geva Construction Inc. at Aviation Plaza, 16461 Sherman Way (Resolution No. 28125).
- Item 4: Second amendment to contract DA‑5533 with ServiceWear Apparel, Inc. for uniform purchase (Resolution No. 28120).
- Item 5: Second amendment to contract DA‑5638 with KT Industries, Inc. to extend medium‑voltage repair services term by one year (Resolution No. 28119).
- Second Amendments to contract DA-5421 and DA-5422 for development and implementation of a musical arts and cultural prodLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Third Amendment to Service Authority 4700002146 for on-call art handling services at LAX and VNYLos Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys Airports (VNY)
- First Amendment to Lease No. VNA-9161 between LAWA and Geva Construction Inc.16461 Sherman Way
- Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5533 for the purchase of uniforms
- Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5638 for medium-voltage repair, training, preventative maintenance, and support serv
- Second Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9854 for managed services support for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Fusion EnterprPort of Los Angeles (POLA)
- Third Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3680 for company name change from Anser Advisory Management, LLC to Accenture Infras
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will receive a presentation on infectious disease prevention strategies for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The body will also review the 2024-25 Annual Report.
- Presentation by Dr. Anne W. Rimoin on infectious disease prevention and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games preparations
- Review and approval of the 2024-25 Annual Report
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will discuss a motion to accept compensatory penalty payments from Lynn Tollakson and Century Hill Association for a violation of the Civil and Human Rights Law. The agenda also includes a cancelled item for a Community Investment for Families Department report on the FY 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report. Public comment will be taken in person only.
- 22-1262-S1 – CANCELLED: Community Investment for Families Department report FY 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report.
- 25-0589 – Motion to accept compensatory penalty payments from Lynn Tollakson and Century Hill Association for a Civil and Human Rights Law violation.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The council will conduct roll call, approve the minutes, consider commendatory resolutions, allow multiple agenda item comments, hear public testimony on non‑agenda items, and note items for public hearing. The main agenda item is a continued consideration of a hearing protest, appeals or objections to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of a lien for nuisance‑abatement and code‑violation inspection costs under the municipal and administrative codes.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Continued consideration of hearing protest, appeals or objections to Building and Safety report and lien for nuisance‑abatement costs
The council voted 13‑0 to confirm a $238,901.18 lien for nuisance abatement at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive. It also approved the Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous‑materials contract with Clean Harbors, a two‑year agreement up to $1.4 million, by a vote of 11‑0. In closed session, the council authorized payments of $1,193,493.62 for the Edward Prokop judgment and $2,250,000 for the Sherin Sheriff settlement, each adopted 13‑0.
- Confirmed $238,901.18 nuisance abatement lien for 1017 North Heliotrope Drive (13‑0)
- Approved LAFD hazardous‑materials contract with Clean Harbors up to $1.4 M (11‑0)
- Authorized $1,193,493.62 payment for Edward Prokop judgment (13‑0)
- Authorized $2,250,000 settlement for Sherin Sheriff case (13‑0)
- Adopted Time Limit File for Clean Harbors agreement (11‑0)
- Recessed to Closed Session for Prokop case (13‑0)
- Recessed to Closed Session for Sheriff case (13‑0)
- No action taken on Mayor’s veto message (no vote recorded)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1017 North Heliotrope Drive — approved1017 North Heliotrope Drive · $238,901
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative matters and one specific item noticed for public hearing. The body is considering the commencement of eminent domain proceedings related to project 25-0069 in Council District 11.
- Public hearing for project 25-0069 (CD 11) regarding an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) addendum and administrative exemption
- Consideration of resolutions of necessity and ordinances for eminent domain proceedings (project 25-0069)
The City Council adopted four Resolutions of Necessity and accompanying ordinances that authorize eminent‑domain to acquire several parcels for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project at LAX, passing 14‑0. It also approved financing measures for the Locke Lofts affordable‑housing project, including a $50 million tax‑exempt conduit note and an $8 million subordinate bond. Additionally, the Council directed reports on LA28 venue reuse, the Fats, Oil and Grease program, and approved the Watershed Investment Strategic Plan.
- Adopted Resolutions of Necessity Nos. 28097‑28100 authorizing eminent‑domain for LAX ATMP properties (14‑0)
- Adopted four ordinances finding public interest and necessity for eminent‑domain acquisition of specific parcels on Sepulveda Blvd, West 98th St, West 96th St, and West Century Blvd (14‑0)
- Approved issuance of up to $50 million tax‑exempt multifamily conduit revenue note for Locke Lofts Affordable Housing Project (adopted; vote tally not fully recorded)
- Approved issuance of up to $8 million tax‑exempt subordinate multifamily housing revenue bond for Locke Lofts project (adopted; vote tally not fully recorded)
- Directed Chief Legislative Analyst to report within 90 days on feasibility of retaining or relocating LA28 venues (10‑0)
- Directed Bureau of Sanitation to report within 45 days on status of Fats, Oil and Grease Program and threshold adjustment (10‑0)
- Noted and filed Safe Clean Water Program report and directed continued collaboration with LAUSD (10‑0)
- Approved FY 2024‑25 Watershed Investment Strategic Plan (WISP) (10‑0)
- Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP) at LAX - Eminent Domain Proceedings — approved9600 South Sepulveda Boulevard, portions of 9700 South Sepul
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a verbal update from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on the Coordinated Entry System and review several reports and motions. Items include an interim housing bed‑rate adjustment for transitional aged youth, a memorandum of understanding with the California Housing Finance Agency to issue conduit bonds and study fees for the Affordable Housing Bond Program, and an amendment to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance related to substantial remodels. The committee will also consider a revised ordinance establishing a Right to Counsel program and other motions on performance measures and budgetary efforts to address homelessness.
- Verbal update from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on the Coordinated Entry System (Discussion Item Only).
- Interim housing bed‑rate adjustment for Transitional Aged Youth (Item 23-1348‑S1).
- Memorandum of Understanding with the California Housing Finance Agency to issue conduit bonds and request proposals for a fee study for the Affordable Housing Bond Program (Item 19-0334).
- Amendment to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance for substantial remodels and resolution authority for two positions (Item 24-1225).
- Exemption and revised ordinance adding Article 6 to establish a Right to Counsel Program (Item 18‑0610‑S3).
The committee approved several City Administrative Officer and Housing Department reports, including an interim housing bed‑rate adjustment for transitional aged youth and a memorandum of understanding with the California Housing Finance Agency. It also approved amendments to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance and the creation of a Right to Counsel program. A motion was approved to appropriate funds from the Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program Revenue Fund for staff positions to expedite 100% affordable housing projects and temporary shelters.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report 23-1348-S1 on interim housing bed‑rate adjustment (Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report 19-0334 on MOU with California Housing Finance Agency and fee study (Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report 24-1225 amending the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Yes)
- Approved City Attorney report 18-0610-S3 establishing a Right to Counsel Program (Yes)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report 17-0274-S4 pausing future Affordable Housing Linkage Fee expenditures (Yes)
- Approved Motion 25-0576 requesting a performance‑measures report from the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight (Yes)
- Approved Motion 25-0577 requesting a report on FY 2025‑26 budget efforts addressing homelessness (Yes)
- Approved Motion 17-0090-S29 appropriating Proposition HHH funds for staff to expedite affordable housing approvals (Yes)
- MOU with CalHFA for conduit bonds and RFP for Affordable Housing Bond Program fee study — approved
- AHLF Program expenditure pause and plan request — approved
- Appropriation of Prop HHH funds for staff to expedite affordable housing approvals — approved
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will consider a budget motion to reallocate police overtime funds to the Human Trafficking Task Force for vehicle rentals. It will also hear motions authorizing a hazardous waste services agreement for the LAFD, directing the Emergency Management Department to develop an Emergency Standby Services contract, and improving enforcement of unauthorized cannabis shops. Several reports will be presented on in‑kind donations to the Fire Department totaling millions of dollars.
- Budget Motion (25-0600-S23): reallocate Police Department overtime budget to fund Human Trafficking Task Force vehicle rentals.
- Motion (25-0166): authorize LAFD agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services for hazardous waste management.
- Motion (25-0351): direct Emergency Management Department to develop a comprehensive pre‑event Emergency Standby Services contract.
- Motion (14-0366-S36): improve enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized cannabis shops.
- Report (25-0426): accept in‑kind donations to LAFD valued at approximately $5,504,503.15 under the Adopt‑A‑Fire‑Station program.
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review reports on commercial cannabis fees and a proposal to pause the 2025 retail license lottery. The body will also consider budget amendments for the General Services Department and review construction project reports.
- 2024 Comprehensive Fee Study for commercial cannabis application, licensing, and regulatory services
- Motion to pause the Department of Cannabis Regulation's Phase 3 Round 3 retail license lottery in 2025
- Budget motion to restore General Services Department funding and positions using the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund
- Budget motion to restore five General Services Department positions for the Special Services Group via postage account reductions
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Sixth Construction Projects Report
The committee approved two budget motions (Price – Hutt and Price – Nazarian) to restore funding and positions in the General Services Department for 2025‑26. It also approved a motion to pause the Department of Cannabis Regulation's Phase 3 Round 3 retail license lottery in 2025. Additional items, including the 2024 Comprehensive Fee Study and several reports, were approved as amended.
- Approved Budget Motion (Price – Hutt) (3) Yes
- Approved Budget Motion (Price – Nazarian) (3) Yes
- Approved Motion to pause Phase 3 Round 3 cannabis retail lottery (3) Yes
- Approved 2024 Comprehensive Fee Study report (3) Yes
- Approved Sixth Construction Projects Report (3) Yes
- Approved CD 7 Legislative Analyst report (3) Yes
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code to pause Phase 3 Round 3 retail cannabis license lottery in 2025 — approved
City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt an ordinance for the 2025 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement Program. This program authorizes the removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse, and dirt from specific streets.
- Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 25-0297 regarding the 2025 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement Program
The City Council adopted an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Heber‑1 Geothermal Energy Project Power Sales Agreement, extending the term to 2051 with an estimated annual cost of $31,320,000 and a total cost of $783,000,000. The council also found the amendment exempt under CEQA, delegated authority to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and authorized the LADWP chief accounting employee to draw on the Renewable Energy Fund. The vote was 13‑0 in favor with 2 members absent.
- Adopted ordinance approving First Amendment to Heber‑1 geothermal agreement (13‑0)
- Found CEQA exemption for Heber‑1 amendment (13‑0)
- Delegated authority to Board of Water and Power Commissioners (13‑0)
- Authorized LADWP chief accounting employee to draw on Renewable Energy Fund (13‑0)
- Approved up to $30 M bond for 5800 Wilshire Boulevard facilities (14‑0)
- Approved up to $32 M bond for Washington Crossing multifamily housing (14‑0)
- Adopted 2025 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement Ordinance (14‑0)
- Amended Schedule A of LAAC to update class titles (13‑0)
- Issuance of revenue bonds for facilities at 5800 Wilshire Boulevard — approved5800 Wilshire Boulevard · $30.0M
- Washington Crossing multifamily housing development bond issuance — approved4601 and 4606 West Washington Boulevard · 56 units · $32.0M
- First Amendment of Heber-1 Geothermal Energy Project Power Sales Agreement — introduced$783.0M
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a year‑end financial status report for FY 2024‑25 and consider the issuance and sale of 2025 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes up to $1.7 billion for FY 2025‑26. It will also discuss two budget motions to restore funding and positions in the General Services Department, one offset by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund and the other by the postage account. Additional items include grant acceptances, fee changes, and a municipal code amendment affecting cannabis businesses.
- Issuance and sale of 2025 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) not to exceed $1.7 billion (Item 2)
- Budget motion (Price–Hutt) to restore funding and positions in General Services Dept, offset by Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund (Item 3)
- Budget motion (Price–Nazarian) to restore funding and five positions in General Services Dept, offset by reduction in postage account (Item 4)
- Board of Fire Commissioners report on proposed Emergency Ambulance Transport Services fee increase for FY 2024‑2025 (Item 5)
- City Attorney report to amend Municipal Code to exclude state excise taxes from gross receipts for cannabis‑related businesses (Item 6)
The Budget and Finance Committee approved several items, including the issuance and sale of up to $1.7 billion in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for FY 2025‑26. It also adopted budget motions restoring funding and positions in the General Services Department, and approved a fee increase for Emergency Ambulance Transport Services. Additional approvals covered a cannabis tax definition amendment, reserve‑fund borrowing authority, and a surplus transfer to the Reserve Fund. All votes were unanimous with one member absent (McOsker) where noted.
- Approved $1.7 billion Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved Fourth Year‑End Financial Status Report as amended (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved Budget Motion (Price‑Hutt) restoring General Services funding (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved Budget Motion (Price‑Nazarian) restoring General Services funding (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved Emergency Ambulance Transport Services fee increase (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved amendment to exclude state excise taxes from cannabis gross receipts definition (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved authorization for year‑end Reserve Fund borrowing (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
- Approved transfer of Special Parking Revenue surplus to Reserve Fund (4 Yes; 0 No; 1 Absent: McOsker)
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review reports on workforce center redesigns and labor violation enforcement. The body will also consider funding for public amenities on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Appropriation of CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project
- Analysis of AB 594 regarding wage theft and labor violation enforcement
- Resources for implementing the Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance
- Plan to implement Public Housekeeping Training by December 2025
- WorkSource Center (WSC) System evaluation and redesign recommendations
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved three reports and noted one. Approvals included the Joint Economic and Workforce Development report, the Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage report, and the CRA/LA bond appropriation for Hollywood Walk of Fame public amenities. The Public Housekeeping Training report was noted and filed. Two items were continued for future consideration.
- Approved Joint Economic and Workforce Development report (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Park)
- Approved Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage report (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Park)
- Approved CRA/LA bond appropriation for Hollywood Walk of Fame amenities (3 Yes, 2 Absent: Nazarian, Park)
- Noted and filed Public Housekeeping Training report (4 Yes, 1 Absent: Park)
- Continued City Attorney report on AB 594 wage theft investigation (no decision)
- Continued Bureau of Contract Administration report on wage‑theft case resolution (no decision)
- WorkSource Center (WSC) System evaluation and Redesign White Paper recommendations, and WSC Operator Request for Proposa — approved
- CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project — approvedHollywood Walk of Fame
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will discuss solar energy agreements with the Southern California Public Power Authority and a lease for a customer service center. The body will also review reports on greenhouse gas inventories, zero-waste plan compliance, and a waste collection pilot program.
- Milford Solar Phase II Sales and Agency Agreements with Southern California Public Power Authority
- Lease Agreement with 919 Soto LLC for a Customer Service Center at 919 South Soto Street, No. 10
- Pilot program for underground mechanized technology for waste and recyclable collection
- Annual Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory report
- Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with California Association of Sanitation Agencies for Wastewater Flow and Load Study Phase 2B
- Milford Solar Phase II Sales Agreement and the Milford Solar Phase II Agency Agreement with the Southern California Publ
- Lease Agreement with 919 Soto LLC for a Customer Service Center919 South Soto Street, No. 10
- Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the California Association of Sanitation Agencies for Phase 2B of the Wastewat
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold its regular meeting, beginning with roll call, approval of minutes, and commendatory resolutions. The council will then hear public comments and consider a Government Operations Committee report recommending a Right‑of‑Entry Permit for the Nine Club Cup skateboarding event at the West LA Municipal Building (1645 Corinth Avenue) and the West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza (1633 Purdue Avenue). No other specific actions are listed in the agenda.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment
- Right‑of‑Entry Permit for The Nine Club Cup skateboarding event at 1645 Corinth Ave and 1633 Purdue Ave
The council approved a Right of Entry permit for the Nine Club Cup skateboarding event at the West LA Municipal Building (vote 10‑0). It also approved a lease and CEQA exemption for a Tiny Home Village at 2377 Midvale Avenue (vote 13‑0). The Five‑Year Workforce Development Strategic Plan was adopted (vote 10‑0), and the FY 2025‑26 annual budget resolution was adopted forthwith.
- Approved Right of Entry permit for Nine Club Cup skate event (10-0)
- Approved lease and CEQA exemption for Tiny Home Village at 2377 Midvale Ave (13-0)
- Adopted Five-Year Workforce Development Strategic Plan (10-0)
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 annual budget resolution (adopted forthwith)
- Lease agreement with Whittier Area First Day Coalition for the operation of a Tiny Home Village (THV) interim housing si — approved2377 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · $421,632
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to conduct business including a public hearing regarding a street easement. The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes.
- Public hearing on an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes at 6101 West Century Boulevard (Council File No. 25-0514)
The council adopted a categorical exemption for an easement on 6101 West Century Boulevard, with all 13 members present voting yes. The council also adopted a motion to recess into closed session to consider the acquisition of properties on Merrywood Drive, again with unanimous support from the 13 members present.
- Adopted categorical exemption for easement at 6101 West Century Boulevard (13-0)
- Adopted motion to recess into closed session on Merrywood Drive property acquisition (13-0)
- Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentive Program and Project Permit Compliance Review — approved5271 West Sunset Boulevard · 19 units (2 affordable)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will consider two agenda items. Item 23-1182 is a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst on homelessness outreach services and policy. Item 23-1022‑S15 is a statutory exemption and Municipal Facilities Committee report on a lease agreement between the City and the Whittier Area First Day Coalition for operating a Tiny Home Village interim housing site at 2377 Midvale Avenue in Council District 5, with a fiscal impact statement required.
- Item 23-1182 – Chief Legislative Analyst report on homelessness outreach services (no fiscal impact statement).
- Item 23-1022‑S15 – Lease agreement for Tiny Home Village at 2377 Midvale Avenue, requires fiscal impact statement; deadline for council action July 1, 2025.
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the Municipal Facilities Committee report dated May 19, 2025, which authorizes a lease agreement with the Whittier Area First Day Coalition for an interim Tiny Home Village housing site at 2377 Midvale Avenue in Council District Five. The report included a fiscal impact statement. Item 23-1182 (Chief Legislative Analyst report on homelessness outreach) was noted as continued to a date to be determined, with no action taken.
- Approved Municipal Facilities Committee report for Tiny Home Village lease (Yes)
- No action taken on item 23-1182; continuation date to be determined
- Lease agreement between the City and Whittier Area First Day Coalition for a Tiny Home Village interim housing site2377 Midvale Avenue
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider the final environmental impact statement and report for the vacation of Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southern terminus (VAC‑E1401401). It will also review the FEIS/EIR for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor. The meeting includes routine business such as roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public comment periods.
- Review and consider FEIS/EIR for Bellanca Avenue vacation (VAC‑E1401401)
- Review and consider FEIS/EIR for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment (public comment period)
The Council adopted the street vacation of Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly terminus, relieving the city of maintenance and liability. It also authorized up to $11 million in bonds to finance the acquisition and construction of educational facilities at 20801 Rinaldi Street in District 12. Additional actions included approving the mayor’s appointment of Julio Esperias, Jr. to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission, directing the Building and Safety Department to study code amendments for erosion and flood hazards, and ratifying court‑ordered annulments of prior council actions on projects at North Wilbur Avenue and West Olinda Street.
- Adopted street vacation of Bellanca Avenue (13-0)
- Authorized up to $11 million in bonds for educational facilities at 20801 Rinaldi St. (14-0)
- Approved mayor’s appointment of Julio Esperias, Jr. to SLAAPC (11-0)
- Directed Building and Safety Dept. to report on LAMC code amendments for erosion/flood hazards (11-0)
- Approved court‑ordered annulment of November 8 2023 action on North Wilbur Avenue project (11-0)
- Approved court‑ordered annulment of January 30 2024 action on West Olinda Street project (10-0)
- Received and filed POLA property inventory report (14-0)
- Noted and filed Building and Safety report on notice‑order compliance (11-0)
- Vacation of Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly terminus — approvedBellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly ter
- Issuance of revenue bonds for educational and ancillary facilities at 20801 Rinaldi Street — approved20801 Rinaldi Street · $11.0M
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider a categorical exemption from CEQA for the demolition of an existing commercial building and the construction of a seven‑story, 181‑unit mixed‑use building at 4579 West Hollywood Boulevard. The agenda also includes a status report from the Director of Planning, an exemption to relocate a municipal code section, a mayoral appointment, and several other CEQA‑related items and appeals. Public comment will be accepted in person only.
- Item 4 (25‑0201): Categorical CEQA exemption for a 174,021‑sq‑ft, 181‑unit mixed‑use project at 4579 West Hollywood Blvd.
- Item 1 (07‑1175): Oral status report from the Director of Planning on city planning policies and programs.
- Item 2 (24‑1321): Draft ordinance to relocate Section 11.5.14 of the Municipal Code and amend related redevelopment plan sections.
- Item 3 (25‑1200‑S13): Mayor’s appointment of David Ryan to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (term ends June 30 2028).
- Item 6 (25‑0499): Consideration of veto/remand or appeal of a categorical CEQA exemption for a 19‑unit mixed‑use project at 5271 West Sunset Blvd.
The committee approved a City Attorney report and draft ordinance creating a new Division 13B.12 and amending several code sections, with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also approved the mayor’s appointment of David Ryan to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (5‑yes, 0‑no). Appeals on a categorical CEQA exemption, a mitigated negative declaration, and a mixed‑use project were all denied or partially granted, each with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote, sustaining the Planning Commission’s original determinations.
- Approved CEQA exemption ordinance (City Attorney report) – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Approved Mayor's appointment of David Ryan to West LA Area Planning Commission – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Denied appeal on CD 4 categorical CEQA exemption, sustaining LACPC determination – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Denied appeal on CD 3 mitigated negative declaration, sustaining LACPC determination – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Granted in part / denied in part appeal on CD 13 project, sustaining LACPC determination with conditions – 5 Yes, 0 No
- Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-1LD and P-1LD to (T)C2-2 — deniedVentura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan area
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will review proposed changes to city employee class titles and amendments to labor agreements for three bargaining units. The body will also discuss language access reporting and the acceptance of a federal security grant.
- Ordinance to amend class titles in the Los Angeles Administrative Code
- Proposed amendments to 2023-2028 Memoranda of Understanding for Bargaining Units 04, 14, and 18
- Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant award acceptance
- Report on Los Angeles Fire Department Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) teams
- Proposed standardized process for employee transfers and swaps across City Departments
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider a recommendation to approve the transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C-9 from merchant Bertha Gomez to merchant Felix Muñoz. The item is listed as agenda number 25-0438 and includes Contract No. C-119542. The council will also conduct routine business such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.
- Approve transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C-9 (Agenda 25-0438, Contract C-119542)
- Roll call and approval of previous meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions and introductions
- Multiple agenda item public comment period
- Public testimony of non‑agenda items
The council approved the allocation of $200,000 from the Innovation Fund to the Bureau of Sanitation for a Smart Meter Installation pilot, establishing a new appropriation account. It also approved $125,000 for an LAPD Use‑of‑Force Dashboard pilot and $200,000 for a Department of Cultural Affairs Watts Towers virtual accessibility pilot. The council approved the transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C‑9 from merchant Bertha Gomez to Felix Muñoz and adopted a resolution supporting Senate Bill 71 in the 2025‑26 State Legislative Program. All actions were adopted unanimously with 11 votes in favor and 0 against, except the employee‑transfer process motion which passed 14‑0.
- Approved $200,000 Innovation Fund allocation for Bureau of Sanitation Smart Meter pilot (11‑0)
- Approved $125,000 Innovation Fund allocation for LAPD Use‑of‑Force Dashboard pilot (11‑0)
- Approved $200,000 Innovation Fund allocation for Department of Cultural Affairs Watts Towers virtual accessibility pilot (11‑0)
- Approved transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C‑9 from Bertha Gomez to Felix Muñoz (11‑0)
- Adopted resolution to support Senate Bill 71 in the 2025‑26 State Legislative Program (11‑0)
- Adopted motion establishing standardized process for employee transfers and swaps (14‑0)
- Support for Senate Bill 71 (Wiener) regarding CEQA exemptions — approved
- Bureau of Sanitation Smart Meter Installation Project pilot funding$200,000
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Meeting (Recessed from Wednesday, May 21, 2025)
This meeting is a recess of the session originally held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, with public comment closed for Item 1.
- Item 1 (Council File No. 25-0600): Presentation of report by the Budget and Finance Committee
Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will discuss venue lists, visitor accommodations, and accessibility plans. The body will also review funding allocations and project plans for the city's Youth Sports Program.
- Request for list of proposed LA28 game venues and training facilities
- Request for accessibility plan for Games-related sites
- Request for Basin LA28 Access Plan
- Review of FY2023-24 and FY2024-25 Project Plans with LA28
- Review of FY2025-26 Project Plan for Youth Sports Program
The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games approved several motions to move forward with venue planning, visitor accommodation, and accessibility initiatives. It also approved multiple reports on the city's youth sports partnership projects and related fiscal plans. No action was taken on the discussion-only item about a verbal update from LA28 representatives.
- Approved motion to have the Chief Legislative Analyst report a list of proposed LA28 venues within 90 days (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved motion to develop plans for accommodating visitors at non‑Olympic tourist locations (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved motion to create an Accessibility Plan ensuring ADA compliance at Games sites (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved motion to develop a Basin LA28 Access Plan for public accessibility and open‑space alternatives (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report on FY23‑24 Youth Sports Program (7-0)
- Approved Joint Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer report on FY24‑25 Project Plan (7-0)
- Approved Joint Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer report on FY25‑26 Project Plan (7-0)
- Approved Joint Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer report on FY23‑24 Revised Project Plan (7-0)
- Report of proposed LA28 Game Venues and training facilities — approved
- Plans to accommodate visitors at non-2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games tourist locations — approved
- Development of an Accessibility Plan for Games-related sites — approved
- Basin LA28 Access Plan and alternatives for public open spaces — approved
- FY 2023-24 Project Plan for City's Youth Sports Program Partnership — approved
- FY 2024-25 Project Plan and funding allocation from LA28 Organizing Committee — approved
- 2025-26 Project Plan for City's Youth Sport Partnership Program — approved
- 2023-24 Revised Project Plan for City's Youth Sport Partnership Program — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider a presentation of the Budget and Finance Committee's report on the Mayor's proposed 2025‑26 city budget (item 25-0600). The meeting also includes routine business such as roll call, approval of the minutes, commendatory resolutions, and opportunities for public comment on multiple agenda items. Additional items include public testimony of non‑agenda matters and items noticed for future public hearing.
- Presentation of Budget & Finance Committee report on the 2025‑26 budget (item 25-0600)
- Roll call of council members
- Approval of the meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple agenda item comment and public testimony of non‑agenda items
The meeting recorded roll call, approval of minutes, a budget report presentation, and public comment on item 25-0600. No motions were voted on or decisions approved. The council recessed to continue on May 22, 2025.
- Mayor's proposed 2025-26 Budget for the City of Los Angeles
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss reports on homelessness outreach and the Coordinated Entry System. The body is also reviewing funding for affordable housing projects and interim housing bed rate increases.
- Issuing a tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note up to $50,000,000 for Locke Lofts at 345 North Madison Avenue
- Funding for the close-out process of the Tiny Home Village site at 2377 Midvale Avenue
- Extending terms and adding funding for four tenant outreach and education contracts (C-140369, C-140405, C-140387, C-140584)
- Review of interim housing bed rate increases as of January 1, 2025
- Proposed projects for the Strategic Growth Council's Round Nine Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program
- Locke Lofts Affordable Housing Project financing345 North Madison Avenue · $50.0M
- Funding for Tiny Home Village site close-out2377 Midvale Avenue · 33 units
City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting will begin with roll call, approval of the previous meeting minutes, and commendatory resolutions. Council members will allow multiple agenda item comments and public testimony on non‑agenda items. The primary substantive item is the continued consideration of protests, appeals, or objections to a Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and the confirmation of a lien for nuisance abatement costs.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
- Continued consideration of hearing protest, appeals or objections to the Building and Safety report and lien for nuisance abatement costs (Agenda Item 25-0160-S36)
The council conducted roll call, approved the previous meeting's minutes, and noted a public hearing item regarding a lien for nuisance abatement at 11643 West Otsego Street. No votes or approvals were recorded for any agenda items.
- Consideration of hearing protest, appeals or objections to LADBS report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement — continued11643 West Otsego Street
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review the status of the LA28 Community Business and Procurement Program, adopt a new Workforce Development Strategic Plan, and discuss the WorkSource Center system redesign. The committee will also consider appointments to the Workforce Development Board.
- Discussion of LA28 Community Business and Procurement Program timeline
- Consideration of adopting the Five-Year Workforce Development Strategic Plan
- Review of WorkSource Center System evaluation and redesign recommendations
- Discussion of Local Business Enterprise-Local Business Preference Program
- Mayor's appointments and reappointments to the Workforce Development Board
The committee approved a communication from the Mayor about Workforce Development Board appointments (5‑0 vote). It also approved the Workforce Development Board’s five‑year strategic plan report (3 votes in favor, 2 members absent). Additionally, the committee noted and filed Bureau of Contract Administration reports on the Local Business Preference Program (5‑0 vote).
- Approved Mayor communication on Workforce Development Board appointments (5-0)
- Approved five‑year Workforce Development Strategic Plan report (3 Yes, 2 Absent)
- Noted and filed Local Business Preference Program reports (5-0)
- Status of the LA28 Community Business and Procurement Program and the Local Hire Program — continued
- WorkSource Center (WSC) System evaluation, Redesign White Paper recommendations, and WSC Operator Request for Proposals — continued
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will review reports on geothermal energy, water infrastructure, and power outages. The body is also considering the selection of a new Executive Director for the Office of Public Accountability.
- Ordinance regarding the Heber-1 Geothermal Energy Project Power Sales Agreement
- Updates to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Watershed Investment Strategic Plan
- Report on power surges and outage incidents at the Port of Los Angeles
- Use of Progressive-Design-Build contracts for the Hyperion Phase 1A Program
- Selection of Tim O’Connor as Executive Director of the Office of Public Accountability
- First Amendment of the Heber-1 Geothermal Energy Project Power Sales Agreement with Southern California Public Power Aut
- Utilizing Progressive-Design-Build contracts for the delivery of the Hyperion Phase 1A Program
- Los Angeles Phase IV River Bike Path IS/MNDLos Angeles River
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review reports on construction projects and cannabis regulatory fees. Members will also discuss a fentanyl detection pilot program and a permit for a skateboarding event in West LA.
- 2024 Comprehensive Fee Study for commercial cannabis services
- Motion to improve enforcement of unauthorized cannabis shops
- All-in-one fentanyl detection devices pilot program
- Right of Entry Permit for The Nine Club Cup at 1645 Corinth Ave and 1633 Purdue Ave
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fifth Construction Projects Report
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee will hear a report from the Mayor on the requested determinations, findings, instructions and authorizations for the 51st Program Year (2025‑2026) of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan Action Plan. The report will address whether the Action Plan is a CEQA project, a fiscal activity, or exempt under specific CEQA guidelines. The committee will note the fiscal impact statement (recorded as “Yes”) and the absence of a community impact statement.
- Mayor’s report on the 51st Program Year (2025‑2026) of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan Action Plan
- Determination of CEQA status under Guidelines 15378(b)(4), 15353(a) and exemption 150601(b)(3)
- Fiscal impact statement indicated as Yes
- No community impact statement submitted
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee received Mayor Report 25‑0525 on the 51st Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan. The report stated the Action Plan is not a CEQA project and is exempt under the applicable guidelines. The item was continued to a date to be determined, with no vote recorded.
- Continued item 25‑0525 (Mayor's report on 51st Program Year) to a date to be determined (no vote)
- 51st Program Year of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan (2025-2026) (Action Plan) — continued
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct its regular procedural business, including roll call, approval of minutes, and commendatory resolutions. Council members will hear public comments on non‑agenda items and items that have already held hearings. The council will consider item 25‑0357, a report from the Government Operations and Efficiency committees on the city’s use of resources for office leases, workspace and at‑home workstation equipment, and will receive a recommendation to instruct the Department of General Services.
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment (public comment period)
- Item 25‑0357 – Government Operations report on office leases, workspace and at‑home equipment
The council met on May 16, 2025 with 11 members present and 5 absent. A report from the Government Operations and Efficiency committees on office leases and remote‑work equipment was presented. No vote or final action on the recommendations was recorded in the minutes.
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Budget and Finance Committee will consider the Mayor's proposed 2025-26 budget, including changes reported by the Chief Legislative Analyst. Public comment will be taken in-person only.
- Consideration of Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget
- Chief Legislative Analyst to report on proposed budget changes
- Public comment in-person only
- Spanish language interpretation available
- Meeting in recess May 9-15, 2025
City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to conduct general business and hold a public hearing regarding a property dedication. The body will consider an ordinance to dedicate City-owned real property as a public street.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 25-0475 to dedicate City-owned land as a public street at 6141 West Century Boulevard (Right of Way No 36000-10213)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear seven agenda items, including reports on interagency agreements, the Homekey1 program, a criminal‑record clearing grant, and loan and incentive programs for housing projects. Two motions will be considered: one to identify data silos related to homelessness and another to request a study of corporate‑owned single‑family homes and explore a possible tax measure. The meeting also includes a period for general public comment.
- Item 1 (24-1079): CAO report on an interagency agreement for LAHD to provide professional environmental services.
- Item 2 (20-0941): CAO report on extending interim housing periods, reducing loan amounts, and amending legal documents for Project Homekey1.
- Item 6 (25-0445): Motion to identify data silos linked to homelessness and use Measure A funds for data sharing.
- Item 7 (24-1586): Motion to request a report on corporate‑owned homes and study a possible tax on corporations owning many single‑family homes.
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved seven City Administrative Officer and Housing Department reports covering inter‑agency services, interim housing extensions, loan programs, and grant acceptance. It also approved two motions: one to identify and share data related to homelessness, and another to study corporate ownership of single‑family homes and a possible tax measure. All items were adopted with a vote of three in favor.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on LAHD‑HACLA environmental services agreement (3) Yes
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on extending interim housing periods and loan reductions for Project Homekey1 (3) Yes
- Approved City Administrative Officer and City Attorney reports on FY 2024‑25 County Criminal Record Clearing Project grant (3) Yes
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report on Fast Track Solutions Loan Program (3) Yes
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report on Prohousing Incentive and Micro Operational Reserve Pilot awards (3) Yes
- Approved Motion to identify data silos, link data to Homeless Management Information System, and use Measure A funds (3) Yes
- Approved Motion to request report on corporate ownership of single‑family homes and study a possible tax measure (3) Yes
- Interagency agreement between LAHD and HACLA for professional environmental services — approved
- Project Homekey1 Program amendments — approved
- FY 2024-25 LA County Criminal Record Clearing Project grant acceptance — approved
- Implementation of Fast Track Solutions Loan Program — approved
- Prohousing Incentive Program and Micro Operational Reserve Replenishment Pilot Program awards — approved
- Homelessness-related data sharing and identification — approved
- Report on corporate/LLC owned homes and potential corporation tax — approved
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will consider updating the method for adjusting park fees and an amendment to the Coach LA Initiative staffing structure. The body will also review a transfer of a concession space on Olvera Street and a grant application for a summer lunch program.
- Update to method for adjusting park fees
- Amendment to Coach LA Initiative staffing structure
- Transfer of Olvera Street Space C-9 concession
- Grant application for Summer Food Service Program
- General public comment period
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved a City Attorney report and ordinance to update park fee adjustments (3 votes Yes). It also approved three Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners reports – an amendment to the Coach LA partnership, a transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C‑9, and authority to apply for a Summer Food Service grant – each with 2 votes Yes and 1 member absent.
- Approved City Attorney report and ordinance to update park fee adjustments (3 Yes)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report amending Coach LA partnership (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Approved El Pueblo de Los Angeles report transferring interest for Olvera Street Space C‑9 (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report authorizing grant application for Summer Food Service program (2 Yes, 1 Absent)
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code to update park fee adjustment method — approved
- Amendment No. 1 to Partnership Agreement with Los Angeles Parks Foundation and Nike USA, Inc. — approved
- Transfer of interest for Olvera Street Space C-9 — approvedOlvera Street Space C-9
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss one public hearing item regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting rules.
- Public hearing for Sakura Market (2632 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue) regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption
The council adopted a motion granting a public convenience for Sakura Market (14‑0 vote). It approved revenue bonds of $63.25 M for Weingart Tower II and $61 M for Weingart Tower I, each passing 13‑0 with two members absent. The council also authorized up to $8.63 M from the state for a 13.3‑mile fiber‑optic network and a $1.29 M fund transfer, both approved unanimously. Additional items adopted include two civil‑service exemptions and directives for brownfield and oil‑and‑gas reports.
- Approved public convenience for Sakura Market (14‑0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved $63,250,000 bond issuance for Weingart Tower II (13‑0, Price Jr. & Rodriguez absent)
- Approved $61,000,000 bond issuance for Weingart Tower I (13‑0, Price Jr. & Rodriguez absent)
- Authorized up to $8,629,089.95 deposit and $1,290,000 transfer for 13.3‑mile fiber‑optic network (14‑0, Rodriguez absent)
- Adopted Personnel and Hiring Committee report exempting one Chief Information Security Officer position (14‑0, Rodriguez absent)
- Adopted Personnel and Hiring Committee report exempting one Process Safety Engineer position (14‑0, Rodriguez absent)
- Instructed city agencies to prepare a 90‑day brownfield coordination report (14‑0, Rodriguez absent)
- Instructed city agencies to prepare a 90‑day oil‑and‑gas best‑practice report (14‑0, Rodriguez absent)
- Authorization to receive and deposit state broadband funds — approvedHighway 110 Corridor between Downtown Los Angeles and Highwa · $8.6M
- Transfer and appropriation of broadband project funds — approvedHighway 110 Corridor between Downtown Los Angeles and Highwa · $1.3M
- Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Weingart Tower II — approved555-561 South Crocker Street, CD 14 · 144 units (142 affordable) · $63.2M
- Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Weingart Tower I — approved555-561 South Crocker Street, CD 14 · 134 units (133 affordable) · $61.0M
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider a range of items, including a request to continue a CEQA categorical exemption for a 184‑unit residential project on Mission Road and Lincoln Park Avenue, and a motion directing the Department of Building and Safety to study code changes for erosion and flood hazards. The agenda also includes a mayoral appointment, a City Attorney report to correct technical errors in an existing ordinance, and several Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessments. The most significant item is the transfer of floor‑area rights from the Los Angeles Convention Center to a 51‑story mixed‑use development, with associated transfer and public‑benefits payments.
- Item 1: Request to continue CEQA categorical exemption for a new seven‑story, 184‑unit residential development (including 47 VLI units) at 3601‑3615 Mission Road and 2010‑2036 Lincoln Park Avenue.
- Item 2: Motion (Raman‑Yaroslavsky) directing the Department of Building and Safety, with City Attorney assistance, to report on potential amendments to Municipal Code §§91.7007.1 and 61.02 to improve erosion and flood hazard abatement.
- Item 3: Transfer of up to 274,795 sq ft of floor‑area rights from 1201 South Figueroa Street (Convention Center) to a 51‑story mixed‑use project, with a TFAR Transfer Payment of $1,373,975 and a Public Benefits Payment of $11,462,471.39.
- Item 4: City Attorney report and draft ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 187709, which prohibited new oil and gas extraction and made existing extraction a nonconforming use.
- Item 5: Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment for a mixed‑use development at 6136 West Manchester Avenue and 8651 South La Tijera Boulevard, comprising 416,915 sq ft of floor area, 489 dwelling units and 16,120 sq ft of commercial space.
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved a Transfer of Floor Area Rights allowing a 51‑story mixed‑use development, including a $1,373,975 transfer payment and $11,462,471.39 public‑benefits payment. The committee also approved related City Attorney and Mayor reports, adopted a motion for a building‑code study on erosion and flood hazards, and denied an appeal, sustaining the Planning Commission’s earlier determination.
- Approved TFAR transfer and $1,373,975 transfer payment plus $11,462,471.39 public‑benefits payment for 51‑story mixed‑use project (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Los Angeles City Planning Commission Report (April 9, 2025) related to TFAR (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved City Attorney report and draft ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 187709 (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved Mayor’s report appointing Julio Esperias Jr. to South LA Area Planning Commission (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion directing Dept of Building and Safety to report on code amendments for erosion and flood hazards (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination on 416,915‑sq‑ft mixed‑use project (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Continued item 23‑0796‑S1 (categorical exemption) to a date to be determined (no vote recorded)
- Continued item 24‑1565 (motion on erosion/flood code study) to a date to be determined (no vote recorded)
- Categorical Exemption appeal for seven-story residential development with 184 units including 47 Very Low Income units — continued3601-3615 Mission Road and 2010-2036 Lincoln Park Avenue · 184 units (47 affordable)
- Amendments to correct technical and clerical errors in portions of Ordinance No. 187719 adopting 2022 California Buildin — requested
- Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) from Los Angeles Convention Center to Project Site for 51-story mixed-use developme — introduced1201 South Figueroa Street (Donor Site) and unspecified Proj · 536 units
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will discuss updates to city employee salaries, parental leave, and military leave. The body is also reviewing requests to exempt specific technical positions from Civil Service requirements.
- Exemption from Civil Service for one Chief Information Security Officer (World Airports) and one Process Safety Engineer (LAFD)
- Proposal to provide 12 weeks (480 hours) of permanent Paid Parental Time (PPT)
- Salary updates for non-represented hourly classes to conform to the Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance
- New salary classifications for Helicopter Mechanic Assistant and Helicopter Mechanic Trainee
- Motion to provide salary and benefit differentials for employees deployed to the Pacific Region
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved a series of exemptions and ordinance amendments. Items included exemptions for a chief information security officer and a process safety engineer, additions of two labor unions to the recognized employee‑organization list, salary provisions for new helicopter‑mechanic classifications, implementation of military leave with pay, updates to minimum‑wage‑aligned salaries, and a change allowing work experience to satisfy education requirements. Approvals were recorded with vote counts ranging from three votes in favor to three‑to‑two splits.
- Approved exemption for Chief Information Security Officer (Class Code 1404) for Los Angeles World Airports (25-0424) (3‑2)
- Approved exemption for Process Safety Engineer (Class Code 7962) for Los Angeles Fire Department (25-0427) (3‑3)
- Approved amendment adding Actors’ Equity Association and AFSCME Locals 741 & 3672 to recognized employee organizations (25-0390) (3‑4)
- Approved implementation of Charter Amendment FF (25-0391) (3‑5)
- Approved salary provisions for Helicopter Mechanic Assistant (Class Code 3641) and Helicopter Mechanic Trainee (Class Code 3640) (25-0392) (3‑6)
- Approved amendment for Military Leave with Pay for civilian and sworn Fire/Police employees (25-0401) (3‑7)
- Approved update of salaries for certain non‑represented classes to conform to the Minimum Wage Ordinance (19-0511‑S5) (3‑8)
- Approved permitting work experience to satisfy education requirements for City job and exam qualification (24-1094) (3‑9)
- LADOT report relative to LA County Metro Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile Cycle 2 Call for Projects — approved
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is discussing the City's official positions on several state and federal bills. These items determine whether the City will support or oppose specific legislation regarding taxes, utilities, and environmental regulations.
- Support for SB 630 and AB 1138 to modernize California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program
- Opposition to legislation undermining City jurisdictional control over utility assets
- Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
- Position on AB 467 to extend remote meeting authorizations for Neighborhood Councils until 2031
- Support for SB 71 to make permanent CEQA exemptions for transit and active transportation projects
- Support for SB 279 to expand composting capacity and divert food scraps from landfills
- Support for SB 71 to make permanent CEQA exemptions for transit and active transportation projects
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will vote on a motion and resolution to issue revenue bonds not to exceed $65,000,000. The funds would be used for the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of a 116‑unit affordable housing project called Oaks on Balboa, located at 5435‑5445 Balboa Boulevard in Council District Four. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public comment periods.
- Motion and resolution to issue up to $65,000,000 in revenue bonds for the Oaks on Balboa 116‑unit affordable housing project (5435‑5445 Balboa Blvd, CD 4)
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
- Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and Public Testimony of Non‑agenda Items
The council adopted several items by unanimous vote. It noted and filed the Innovation and Performance Commission 2023‑24 annual report and the Department of Animal Services wildlife‑education funding request withdrawal. It also noted and filed reports on gun‑buyback resources and the federal clean‑energy tax‑credit status. Additionally, the council approved resolutions supporting Senate Bill 630 and Assembly Bill 1138, and transferred jurisdiction of a city‑owned alley from the General Services Department to the Bureau of Engineering.
- Adopted note & file of IPC 2023‑24 Annual Report (10‑0)
- Adopted note & file of DAS Wildlife Education funding request withdrawal (10‑0)
- Adopted note & file of Public Safety Committee gun‑buyback resources report (10‑0)
- Adopted note & file of CAO Second Status Report on Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits (10‑0)
- Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bill 630 (Film Tax Credit) (10‑0)
- Adopted resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1138 (Film Tax Credit) (10‑0)
- Adopted transfer of jurisdiction of alley portion from GSD to BOE (10‑0)
- Issuance of revenue bonds for Oaks on Balboa affordable housing project — continued5435-5445 Balboa Boulevard · 116 units (116 affordable) · $65.0M
- Transfer of jurisdiction of City-owned property from DGS to BOE — approvedportion of the alley south of and parallel to Sherman Way an
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Budget and Finance Committee is holding special meetings to consider the Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget. The committee will review memos and question General Managers and the Chief Legislative Analyst regarding proposed changes.
- Consideration of the Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a meeting to address administrative matters and a specific public hearing. The body is considering a protest or appeal regarding a Building and Safety Department report for nuisance abatement costs in Council District 4.
- Public hearing on Council File 25-0160-S54 regarding nuisance abatement costs and code violations in CD 4
The Los Angeles City Council adopted motions to confirm nuisance‑abatement liens for 13 properties, each passing with a 15‑0 vote. One lien (16053 West Victory Boulevard) was not confirmed but continued for further consideration on June 6, 2025. All confirmations were recorded as motions by Harris‑Dawson and Hernandez.
- Confirmed lien $3,768.69 for 5864 N Texhoma Ave (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien $4,048.45 for 181 N McCadden Place (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien $2,662.98 for 1025 S Masselin Ave (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 1436 S Holt Ave (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien $21,265.08 for 11224 W Lucerne Ave (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien $20,528.19 for 11220 W Lucerne Ave (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien $3,806.23 for 1942 S Hobart Blvd (15‑0)
- Continued consideration of lien $1,276.56 for 16053 W Victory Blvd to June 6, 2025 (15‑0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 5864 North Texhoma Avenue — approved5864 North Texhoma Avenue · $3,769
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 181 North McCadden Place — approved181 North McCadden Place · $4,048
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 1025 South Masselin Avenue — approved1025 South Masselin Avenue · $2,663
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 1436 South Holt Avenue — approved1436 South Holt Avenue · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 16053 West Victory Boulevard — deferred16053 West Victory Boulevard · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement and code violations at 5338 South 9th Avenue — approved5338 South 9th Avenue · $1,277
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review reports on police permit regulations, grant awards for security initiatives, and a proposed fee increase for emergency ambulance services. The committee will also discuss the disposal of recreational vehicles in police garages.
- Police permit review and recommendations
- FY 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant award acceptance
- Emergency Ambulance Transport Services Fee increase for FY 2024-2025
- Disposal of recreational vehicles in Official Police Garage
- Accepting $45,000 in equipment donation for Haz Mat support vehicle
- Amend LAMC Section 103.12 to revise Business Permit Fee Schedule
- STC grant program cycle close-out amendments
- FY 2023 UASI grant contracting authorities and budget modifications
- FY 2024 UASI Grant award acceptance
- UASI Grant Program reappropriations for FY 2024-25
- 2024 ICAC Program grant award acceptance
- LAPD as-needed security services contractor agreements
- VHFHSZ wildfire mitigation and operational plan
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a property at 728 South Hartford Avenue. The body will consider protests, appeals, or objections to a Building and Safety Department report concerning nuisance abatement costs and code violations.
- Public hearing on nuisance abatement costs and code violations for 728 South Hartford Avenue
The Los Angeles City Council adopted motions to confirm nuisance‑abatement liens for several properties and postponed further action on others until May 20, 2025. All votes were unanimous with no dissent. The actions affect properties on Hartford Avenue, Pico Boulevard, Gardner Street, and others.
- Confirmed lien $1,030.34 for 728 South Hartford Avenue (14‑0)
- Continued consideration of lien $2,532.78 for 11643 West Otsego Street (14‑0)
- Continued consideration of lien $1,276.56 for 14210 West Emelita Street (13‑0)
- Continued consideration of lien $1,276.56 for 1111 South Alfred Street (14‑0)
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 9041 West Pico Boulevard (14‑0)
- Confirmed lien $51,072.61 for 645 North Gardner Street (14‑0)
- Lien $3,904.31 for 17038 West Hartland Street paid and filed (14‑0)
- Continued consideration of lien $3,897.40 for 727 East 101st Street (13‑0)
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs — approved728 South Hartford Avenue (aka 726-728 South Hartford Avenue · $1,030
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs — deferred11643 West Otsego Street · $2,533
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs — deferred14210 West Emelita Street · $1,277
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs — deferred1111 South Alfred Street · $1,277
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs — approved9041 West Pico Boulevard aka 9039 West Pico Boulevard · $1,277
- Confirm lien for nuisance abatement costs — approved645 North Gardner Street aka 645-647 North Gardner Street · $51,073
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will consider ordinances to increase wages and benefits for hotel and airport workers, as well as motions to redirect funding for specific community projects like the Pio Pico Library Park and school safety initiatives.
- Living Wage and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinances
- Motion to fund Pio Pico Library Park Project
- Motion to reimburse Union Avenue Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project
- Motion to reappropriate funds for Liechty School Safety Project
- Annual Planning Report for East Hollywood Property-Based Business Improvement District
- Rescind Council Action to reallocate funds from Wilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area to Pio Pico LibraryWilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area
- Amend Council Actions to reimburse DOT and revert funds for school safety projectsUnion Avenue Elementary, Westlake, and Magnolia Elementary
- Reappropriate funding to the Liechty School Safety ProjectLiechty School
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood Business Improvement DistrictEast Hollywood
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Core Business Improvement DistrictHistoric Core
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing DistrictLos Angeles Tourism Marketing District
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement DistrictLincoln Heights Industrial Zone
- FY 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village Property Business Improvement DistrictLarchmont Village
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will hear a motion to adopt an interim control ordinance that would stop oil‑well acid maintenance practices. It will also review reports on Los Angeles River maintenance contracts, the Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project and Measure W projects, a lease for a customer service center at 931 North Avalon Boulevard, and federal clean‑energy tax credits. Additional items include a security upgrade ordinance for electrical substations and a possible closed‑session recess to discuss pending litigation.
- Motion (Yaroslavsky, McOsker‑Soto‑Martinez) for interim control ordinance to halt oil‑well acid maintenance (item 7)
- Motion (Raman, Hernandez, Padilla‑Soto‑Martínez) concerning all current contracts for Los Angeles River maintenance (item 1)
- Bureau of Sanitation report on Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project and Measure W projects (item 2)
- Board of Water and Power lease agreement for Customer Service Center at 931 North Avalon Boulevard (item 3)
- Ordinance for Electrical Substations Physical Security Upgrade Project establishing engineer‑procure‑construct criteria (item 5)
- Los Angeles River maintenance activities contractsLos Angeles River
- Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project and Measure W projects status reportWatts Civic Center
- Lease agreement for Customer Service Center93 $ ext{31}$ North Avalon Boulevard
- Electrical Substations Physical Security Upgrade Project
- Interim control ordinance to halt oil well acid maintenance
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review reports on cannabis regulation fees and a proposed ordinance regarding cannabis business taxes. The body will also consider a motion to build a 13.3-mile fiber-optic network along the Highway 110 Corridor.
- Proposed 2025-26 budget impacts for the Office of Procurement
- 2024 Comprehensive Fee Study for commercial cannabis services
- Construction of a 13.3-mile open access fiber-optics network along Highway 110
- Ordinance to exclude State excise taxes from cannabis business gross receipts
- Pilot program for all-in-one fentanyl detection devices
The Government Operations Committee approved a motion to let the Bureau of Street Lighting receive state funds for a 13.3‑mile fiber‑optic network along Highway 110. It also approved a cannabis tax ordinance, a jurisdiction transfer of an alley, and several Municipal Facilities Committee reports authorizing leases and a farmer’s market. All approvals were recorded with vote tallies; one item received no action.
- Approved motion to fund 13.3‑mile fiber‑optic network (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Lee)
- Approved City Attorney report and ordinance excluding state excise taxes from cannabis gross receipts (3 Yes)
- Approved transfer of alley jurisdiction from General Services to Engineering (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Lee)
- Approved license for City Hall Farmer’s Market Wednesdays (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Lee)
- Approved lease with 100 Oceangate LLC for City Attorney office space and parking (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Lee)
- Approved parking agreement with CVFI‑444 South Flower for up to 225 spaces (2 Yes; 1 Absent: Lee)
- Approved lease amendment with 350 Figueroa LLC for Office of Inspector General space (3 Yes)
- No action taken on Office of Procurement budget discussion
- Construction of a 13.3-mile segment of open access fiber-optics network along the Highway 110 Corridor — approvedHighway 110 Corridor between Downtown Los Angeles and Highwa
- Transfer of jurisdiction of City-owned property from Department of General Services to Bureau of Engineering — approvedportion of the alley south of and parallel to Sherman Way an
- License agreement with Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association for use of South Plaza of City Hall — approvedSouth Plaza of City Hall
- Lease agreement with 100 Oceangate LLC for office space and parking — approved100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, CA 90802
- License agreement amendment for parking spaces at 444 South Flower Street — approved444 South Flower Street
- Lease amendment with 350 Figueroa, LLC for office space — approved350 South Figueroa Street
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Los Angeles Budget and Finance Committee will consider the Mayor's 2025‑26 proposed budget. Members will review memos and answer questions from general managers for various city departments. The Chief Legislative Analyst will report on proposed changes to the budget on May 16. Public comment will be taken in‑person only.
- Consideration of the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget, including departments such as Airports, City Clerk, Animal Services, Zoo, Cultural Affairs, Library, and others
- Review of memos and Q&A with General Managers on budget items (May 5 and May 8)
- Chief Legislative Analyst report on proposed budget changes (May 16)
- Public comment limited to in‑person participation
- Committee recess periods: May 6‑7 and May 9‑15
- Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to conduct business, including a continued consideration of a hearing protest regarding a lien for nuisance abatement costs and code violations. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural boilerplate and standard meeting rules.
- Continued consideration of hearing protest, appeals, or objections to a Department of Building and Safety report regarding a lien for nuisance abatement costs (Item 25-0160-S13)
The council voted unanimously (14‑0, Raman absent) to confirm a $1,276.56 lien for 6851 North Cedros Avenue and a $3,813.75 lien for 132 West 109th Place. It also unanimously adopted note‑and‑file resolutions supporting a series of state and federal bills, including AB 1775, SB 1170, the Adoptee Citizenship Act, SB 1137 opposition, SB 1255, and AB 1990. Additionally, the council recommended that the mayor accept a $311,470 Family Justice Center grant, pending mayoral approval.
- Confirmed lien $1,276.56 for 6851 North Cedros Ave (14‑0, Raman absent)
- Confirmed lien $3,813.75 for 132 West 109th Place (14‑0, Raman absent)
- Adopted note‑and‑file resolution supporting AB 1775 (non‑cannabis food/beverage sales) (14‑0)
- Adopted note‑and‑file resolution supporting SB 1170 (campaign funds for mental‑health care) (14‑0)
- Adopted note‑and‑file resolution supporting the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024 (14‑0)
- Adopted note‑and‑file resolution opposing any ballot initiative to repeal SB 1137 (oil‑well setbacks) (14‑0)
- Adopted note‑and‑file resolution supporting SB 1255 (low‑income water ratepayer assistance) (14‑0)
- Adopted note‑and‑file resolution supporting AB 1990 (shoplifting arrest procedure) (14‑0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations at 6851 North Cedros Avenue — approved6851 North Cedros Avenue · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations at 132 West 109th Place — approved132 West 109th Place · $3,814
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Budget and Finance Committee will meet on May 2, 5, 8, and 16, 2025 to consider the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget. Members will review memos and hear questions from general managers for a range of city departments, including Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Water and Power, and others. The committee will also accept in‑person public comment with Spanish interpretation and additional language services available on request.
- May 2, 2025 (1:00 p.m.) – Review of Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget, including memos for Public Works – Bureau of Street Lighting, Bureau of Contract Administration, Recreation and Parks, Water and Power, Office of Public Accountability, Building and Safety, Planning, Cannabis Regulation, Disability.
- May 5, 2025 (9:00 a.m.) – Review of the same budget covering Airports, City Clerk, Animal Services, Zoo, Cultural Affairs, El Pueblo, Library, City Tourism, Neighborhood Empowerment, Civil + Human Rights and Equity, LA City Employees’ Retirement System, Fire and Police Pensions, and other departments.
- May 8, 2025 (10:00 a.m.) – General managers answer budget questions; CAO comments; as‑needed budget discussions and instructions to staff.
- May 16, 2025 (1:00 p.m.) – Chief Legislative Analyst reports on proposed changes to the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget.
- Public comment will be taken in‑person only, with Spanish interpretation and additional language services available on request.
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will discuss a penalty payment from CVS Health Corporation and the transition of a senior farmers market program to electronic benefits. The body will also consider reprogramming Community Development Block Grant funds for various projects.
- Appointment of Ana Karen Estrada to the Commission on the Status of Women
- Grant Agreement 22-1706-006 SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Reprogramming Community Development Block Grant funds from LA BusinessSource to the Sacred Grounds Business Relocation Project
- Amending the 50th Program Year 2024-25 Consolidated Plan to fund capital improvement needs
- Acceptance of a compensatory penalty from CVS Health Corporation for a Civil and Human Rights Law violation
The committee approved five agenda items. It adopted a mayoral communication appointing Ana Karen Estrada to the Commission on the Status of Women. It approved a grant to transition the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to electronic benefit cards. It also approved reprogramming of CDBG funds, a Community Investment for Families report amendment, and a CVS Health penalty settlement.
- Approved mayoral communication appointing Ana Karen Estrada (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved grant for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program transition (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Jurado)
- Approved reprogramming of CDBG funds to Sacred Grounds Business Relocation Project (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved amended Community Investment for Families report (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved CVS Health penalty settlement (4 Yes; 1 Absent: Jurado)
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The committee will consider the Mayor’s proposed 2025‑26 budget over several days in May. Each session includes memo reviews and discussion of specific department allocations such as homeless services, public works, and transportation. Public comment will be taken in‑person only, with live broadcast and interpretation available. The final meeting on May 16 will feature a report on proposed budget changes.
- May 1: Review of budget items for Homeless Services, Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, and Public Works – Sanitation
- May 2: Review of budget items for Street Lighting, Contract Administration, Recreation and Parks, Water and Power
- May 5: Review of budget items for Airports, Animal Services, Library, City Tourism, Fire and Police Pensions
- May 8: General managers answer questions on department budgets and staff instructions
- May 16: Chief Legislative Analyst reports on proposed changes to the Mayor’s budget
- Consideration of the Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a series of special meetings from April 30 to May 16, 2025. The body will consider the Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget through memo reviews and department head questioning.
- Review of Port of Los Angeles, Police, Fire, and Emergency Management budgets (April 30)
- Review of Homeless Budget, Housing, and Public Works budgets (May 1)
- Review of Water and Power, Recreation and Parks, and Planning budgets (May 2)
- Review of Airports, Animal Services, and City Retirement System budgets (May 5)
- Chief Legislative Analyst report on proposed budget changes (May 16)
- Consideration of the Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold routine business such as roll call, approval of minutes, and commendatory resolutions. The primary agenda item is a categorical exemption and dedication of an easement for storm‑drain purposes on 5300 Beethoven Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10309). Council members will vote on the recommendation to find the dedication categorical.
- Categorical exemption and dedication of easement at 5300 Beethoven St (Right of Way No. 36000-10309)
- Roll call of council members
- Approval of the meeting minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple agenda item comment and public testimony of non‑agenda items
The Los Angeles City Council approved a zone change for 9129, 9143, and 9145 North De Soto Avenue, allowing four self‑storage buildings. It also approved a categorical exemption and easement dedication for 5300 North Beethoven Street, directed a vision plan for Sheldon Skatepark, and ordered the Animal Services Department to report on kennel cleaning procedures. The council directed a pilot program on pet microchip education and approved the William Mellenthin Birdhouse Apartments as a historic‑cultural monument. Finally, it authorized the Department of City Planning to amend contracts for historic preservation studies.
- Adopted zone change for 9129‑9145 N De Soto Ave self‑storage project (13‑0)
- Approved categorical exemption and easement dedication for 5300 N Beethoven St (15‑0)
- Directed BOE and RAP to develop a vision plan for Sheldon Skatepark (13‑0)
- Directed DAS to produce a report on kennel cleaning procedures (13‑0)
- Directed DAS, CAO, and Personnel Dept to propose a one‑year pet microchip pilot (13‑0)
- Approved inclusion of William Mellenthin Birdhouse Apartments as a historic‑cultural monument (13‑0)
- Authorized DCP to execute contract amendments for historic preservation studies
- Offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain purposes on 5300 Beethoven Street — approved5300 Beethoven Street
- Initiating a Vision Plan for Sheldon Skatepark Phase II — approvedSheldon Skatepark
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption. The request concerns Sakura Market located at 2632 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue.
- Public hearing for alcoholic beverage sale application at Sakura Market (2632 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue)
The City Council unanimously adopted authorizing resolutions to extend Letter of Credit facilities totaling $425 million for the MICLA lease‑revenue commercial paper program and an additional $100 million for the Convention Center portion. The Council also approved $26.3 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the 78‑unit Westlake Apartments project. Additional actions included continuing a liquor‑sale application, requesting utility maps from LADWP, and approving disaster‑relief donations for animal services.
- Approved $425 million extension of Letter of Credit facilities for MICLA CP program (15-0)
- Approved $100 million extension of Letter of Credit facility for MICLA CP program at Convention Center (15-0)
- Approved issuance of up to $26.3 million multifamily housing revenue bonds for 78‑unit Westlake Apartments (15-0)
- Continued Sakura Market off‑site alcohol sale application to May 13 2025 (11-0)
- Requested LADWP reports on utility maps and undergrounding feasibility in Very High Fire Hazard Zones (15-0)
- Resolved to request temporary financial assistance from the State of California for Pacific Palisades Fire (14-0, 1 absent)
- Accepted $40,000 donation from Los Angeles Chargers for animal disaster relief, deposited into Animal Welfare Trust Fund (14-0, 1 absent)
- Accepted $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities for animal disaster relief, deposited into Animal Welfare Trust Fund (14-0, 1 absent)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity at Sakura Market — continued2632 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, California 900
- Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for 619 Westlake Apartments — approved619, 624, 627 and 629 South Westlake Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca · 78 units · $26.3M
🗳️ How they voted — 10 divided votes
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a series of special meetings from April 29 to May 16, 2025. The body will discuss the Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budget, including revenue, personnel, and departmental allocations.
- Presentation of the Proposed Budget by the Mayor's Office
- Review of the layoff process under Personnel
- Budget reviews for Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
- Review of the Homeless Budget and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
- Chief Legislative Analyst report on proposed budget changes on May 16
Budget Hearings (Full Agenda Available on PDF)
The Budget and Finance Committee will consider the Mayor’s proposed 2025‑26 city budget over a series of meetings from April 28 to May 16, 2025. Each session includes presentations, memo reviews, and public comment on various city departments and programs. The committee will hear from the Mayor’s Office, the City Administrative Officer, and department heads on revenue, capital projects, and service budgets. No final decisions are indicated in this agenda.
- April 28 – Consideration of Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget: Chair comments, Civilian Labor Partners presentation, Neighborhood Council budget advocacy, public comment
- April 29 – Presentation of Proposed Budget by Mayor’s Office and overview by City Administrative Officer covering revenue, reserve fund, capital finance, and tax notes
- April 30 – Memo Review of the Proposed Budget for Port of Los Angeles, Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Personnel, IT Agency, City Ethics Commission
- May 1 – Memo Review of CAO Homeless Budget and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, plus Housing, Community Investment, Economic Development, Transportation, Public Works bureaus
- May 2 – Memo Review of Public Works Bureau of Street Lighting, Bureau of Contract Administration, Recreation and Parks, Water and Power, Planning, Cannabis Regulation
Budget Hearings
The Budget and Finance Committee will review the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget over a series of meetings from April 25 to May 16, 2025. Sessions include chair comments, public comment, presentations by the Mayor’s Office and City Administrative Officer, and memo reviews of departmental budget items. The committee will also hear a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst on proposed budget changes.
- April 25, 2025 – Chair comments and public comment on the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget
- April 28, 2025 – Presentation by Civilian Labor Partners and Neighborhood Council Budget Advocacy
- April 29, 2025 – Presentation of the Proposed Budget by the Mayor’s Office and overview by the City Administrative Officer
- April 30–May 5, 2025 – Memo reviews covering departments such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Homeless Services, Housing, Transportation, and others
- May 16, 2025 – Chief Legislative Analyst report on proposed changes to the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will discuss a motion and resolution to issue bonds not exceeding $12,000,000. The funds would finance, refinance, construct, improve, install, furnish, and equip museum and ancillary facilities for the Japanese American National Museum. The project is located at 100 North Central Avenue in Council District 14.
- Motion and resolution to issue bonds up to $12,000,000 for the Japanese American National Museum project at 100 North Central Avenue
The City Council authorized the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue bonds not exceeding $12 million to finance the Japanese American National Museum facilities. The Council also created an Advisory Group on the City’s finances and budget. Several reports were noted and filed, including an aviary sanctuary report, a housing authority appointment, a building‑safety notice, and transportation‑related studies.
- Authorized $12 M bonds for museum project (11‑0)
- Established Advisory Group on City finances and budget (11‑1)
- Noted and filed Department of Animal Services aviary sanctuary report (12‑0)
- Received and filed Mayor’s appointment of Rafael Aguilar to HACLA Board (12‑0)
- Noted and filed Building and Safety report on notice‑and‑order compliance (11‑0)
- Adopted Personnel and Hiring Committee reports on hiring benchmarks (13‑0)
- Noted and filed LADOT report on pedestrian connectivity at Glendale Blvd & Fletcher Dr (12‑0)
- Noted and filed LADOT report on expanding speed safety program (12‑0)
- Bond issuance for Japanese American National Museum facilities — approved100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90012 · $12.0M
- Repurposing the aviary sanctuary at Harbor Animal Services Care Center — approvedHarbor Animal Services Care Center
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Budget Hearings - Complete Schedule
The committee will review the Mayor's proposed 2025‑26 budget over several meetings in April and May 2025. Members will hear chair comments, presentations, and public comment on the budget items. Various city departments will present budget memos and the Chief Legislative Analyst will report proposed changes. Public comment is limited to in‑person participation.
- Consideration of the Mayor’s 2025‑26 Proposed Budget (April 25‑May 16, 2025)
- Public comment on the budget (in‑person only)
- Presentation by Civilian Labor Partners and Neighborhood Council Budget Advocacy (April 28, 2025)
- Memo reviews from City Administrative Officer, Police, Fire, Homeless Services, Public Works, etc.
- Chief Legislative Analyst report on proposed budget changes (May 16, 2025)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will review status reports and funding recommendations for the Homelessness Emergency Account. The body is also considering lease agreements, federal grant allocations, and strategies to prevent homelessness for voucher holders.
- Lease Agreement with Los Angeles Mission, Inc. for A Bridge Home site at 1920 West 3rd Street (Casa Azul)
- Sole-source contract with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles for eviction defense and tenant outreach
- Acceptance of Emergency Solutions Grant-Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing Federal Grant Funds
- Interim housing bed rates adjustment for families
- Adoption of the 'Good Neighbor Pledge' for regional homelessness response
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several reports and motions, including a new lease agreement for the A Bridge Home site (Casa Azul) at 1920 West 3rd Street. All items were adopted with unanimous three‑member votes. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report 22-1545-S27 (3 Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report 22-1545-S28 (3 Yes)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report 23-1348 (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion (Hernandez‑Jurado) authorizing lease for A Bridge Home site at 1920 West 3rd St (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion (Raman‑Harris-Dawson) policies for LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency programs (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion (Raman‑Yaroslavsky) sole‑source contract with Legal Aid Foundation and encumbering House LA Fund (3 Yes)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report 25-0006-S75 on Emergency Solutions Grant (3 Yes)
- Approved Motion (Raman, McOsker‑Harris-Dawson) adopting the "Good Neighbor Pledge" (3 Yes)
- Lease Agreement with Los Angeles Mission, Inc. (A Bridge Home site) — approved1920 West 3rd Street
- Policies for implementation of Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency funded programs — approved
- Sole-source contract with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles — approved
- Acceptance of Emergency Solutions Grant funds and contract execution with LAHSA — approved
- Adopting the 'Good Neighbor Pledge' — approved
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will hear a verbal update from the Department of Public Works on the proposed 2025‑26 budget. It will review the final Environmental Impact Statement and City Engineer report for the vacation of Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southern terminus. The committee will also consider a motion on contracting opportunities for January 2025 fire‑recovery work and a City Engineer report on vacating the easterly portion of Pacific View Drive.
- Item 1: Department of Public Works discussion of impacts of the proposed 2025‑26 budget.
- Item 2 (21‑1160): Final Environmental Impact Statement and City Engineer report for vacation of Bellanca Avenue (VAC‑E1401401).
- Item 3 (25‑0398): Motion on community‑level contracting for January 2025 fire‑recovery efforts.
- Item 4 (24‑0301): City Engineer report for vacation of the easterly portion of Pacific View Drive (VAC‑E1401448).
- Vacation of Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly terminusBellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly ter
- Vacation of the easterly portion of Pacific View Drive in excess of 40 feet public right of way, adjoining Lots 19 and 4Pacific View Drive, north of Mulholland Drive
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review reports on grant applications, bus driver safety, and crime statistics. It will discuss and potentially adopt resolutions establishing oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions, "No Stopping Anytime" signs, and a 15 mph speed limit in school zones covering 343 street segments near 201 schools. The meeting also includes a motion to reassign two crossing guards and a proposal for a temporary preferential parking district in the Pico neighborhood.
- 14-0348-S1: Implement 15 mph speed limits in school zones at 343 street segments adjacent to 201 schools.
- 25-0008-S6: Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on West 41st Place and South Hobart Boulevard.
- 25-0363: Post "No Stopping Anytime" signs on the west side of Little Canoga Avenue between Parthenia Street and Community Street.
- 24-1003: Create Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 311 in the Pico neighborhood, Council District 10.
- 25-0006-S74: Reassign two crossing guards from Marquez Charter School and Corpus Christi School to Nora Sterry Elementary and Brentwood Elementary Science Magnet.
The Transportation Committee approved a series of reports and motions, including a resolution to set 15‑mph speed limits in school zones on 343 street segments adjacent to 201 schools. It also approved a motion reassigning two crossing guards, a resolution to post “No Stopping Anytime” signs on Little Canoga Avenue, and several grant‑related reports. All items passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved 15‑mph speed limits in school zones on 343 street segments (3‑0)
- Approved Motion (Park–Hutt) reassigning two crossing guards to Nora Sterry Elementary and Brentwood Elementary Science Magnet (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution (Blumenfield–Park) to post “No Stopping Anytime” signs on west side of Little Canoga Avenue (3‑0)
- Approved Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 311 in the Pico neighborhood, Council District 10 (3‑0)
- Approved LADOT report on updates to Westside Cities Council of Governments Measure M project list (3‑0)
- Approved LADOT report on grant funding from the Southern California Association of Governments Joint Surface Transportation Block Grant (3‑0)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on grant applications for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 (3‑0)
- Approved LADOT report on submitting 21 grant applications to the Southern California Association of Governments (3‑0)
- Accepting grant funding from SCAG for Joint Surface Transportation Block Grant, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality, a — approved
- LA County Metro Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile Cycle 2 Call for Projects — approved
- Submitting 21 grant applications to SCAG for Joint Surface Transportation Block Grant and Congestion Mitigation and Air — approved
- Establishing Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 311 in the Pico neighborhood — approvedPico neighborhood, CD 10
- Updates to the proposed project list for Westside Cities Council of Governments Measure M Multi-year Subregional Program — approved
- Grant applications for SCAG Surface Transportation Block Grant and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Pro — approved
- Posting “No Stopping Anytime” signs on the west side of Little Canoga Avenue — approvedWest side of Little Canoga Avenue, between Parthenia Street
- Implementing 15 mph speed limits in School Zones at 343 street segments adjacent to 201 schools — approved
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will consider renewing or authorizing several agreements for the use of city-owned properties, including community gardens, a police credit union branch, and a parking lot for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The body will also discuss the costs of city office leases and a proposed cannabis regulatory fee study.
- License renewal for Little Italy of Los Angeles Association at San Pedro City Hall plaza
- Proposed lease for Los Angeles Philharmonic at Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station
- Authorization to assign 112 seats at 444 South Flower Street co-working space
- Proposed lease for Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union at Ahmanson Recruit Training Center
- 2024 Comprehensive Fee Study for commercial cannabis services
The Government Operations Committee approved eight Municipal Facilities Committee reports and one motion, each passing with a 2‑1 vote (Jurado absent). Approvals include license agreements for community gardens, a public plaza, co‑working space seats, banking services for the police department, and a lease with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a parking lot at the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station. All items were recorded as approved on April 23, 2025.
- Approved no‑cost license for I Heart Watts Garden at 2254 East 103rd St (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved renewal of license for Little Italy plaza at 603 South Harbor Blvd (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved lease for Fountain Community Garden at 5620 Fountain Ave (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved assignment of 112 additional co‑working seats at 444 South Flower St to Housing Dept (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved lease with Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union for banking services at 5651 West Manchester Ave (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved FY 2024‑25 Third Quarterly Status Report for Citywide Leasing Program (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved lease with Sycamores for space at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd Suite E (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- Approved motion for lease with Los Angeles Philharmonic for parking lot at Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station (2 Yes; 1 absent)
- No-cost license agreement for I Heart Watts Garden — approved2254 East 103rd Street
- Renewal of license agreement for public plaza — approved603 South Harbor Boulevard
- Non-profit license agreement for Fountain Community Garden — approved5620 Fountain Avenue
- Lease agreement for banking services at Ahmanson Recruit Training Center — approved5651 West Manchester Avenue
- Nonprofit lease for Crisis and Incident Response — approved6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite E
- Non-profit lease for parking lot at Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station — approvedSylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will vote on a categorical exemption and dedication of a street easement at 9606 Bellanca Avenue (Right‑of‑Way No. 36000‑10262). The item is listed as agenda number 25‑0386 for Council District 11. The council will also conduct routine business such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.
- Agenda item 25‑0386: Categorical exemption and dedication of easement for street purposes at 9606 Bellanca Avenue (Right‑of‑Way No. 36000‑10262)
- Roll call of council members
- Approval of the previous meeting’s minutes
- Commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Multiple agenda item public comment period
The council approved two categorical exemptions to dedicate easements for street use at 9606 Bellanca Avenue and on Aviation Boulevard south of 96th Street, with no additional city funds required. It adopted a series of directives for the January 2025 wildfire recovery, directing multiple departments to report on recovery plans, land surveys, and environmental protections. The council also resolved to appropriate $100,000 from the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund for a debris‑testing plan. All actions were adopted unanimously.
- Approved categorical exemption and dedication of easement at 9606 Bellanca Avenue (15‑0)
- Approved categorical exemption and dedication of easement on Aviation Blvd south of 96th St (15‑0)
- Directed Emergency Management to update the Wildfire Recovery Annex and report to council (12‑0)
- Directed all departments to review wildfire recovery initiatives and submit staffing/resource needs (12‑0)
- Directed Emergency Management to provide quarterly recovery reports and include community representatives in the Long‑Term Recovery Group (12‑0)
- Directed Bureau of Engineering to develop land‑survey protocols for wildfire‑affected properties (12‑0)
- Directed Bureau of Sanitation to report on EPA and Army Corps environmental protections and a debris testing plan (12‑0)
- Allocated $100,000 from the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund for the debris testing plan (12‑0)
- Dedication of an easement for street purposes on 9606 Bellanca Avenue — approved9606 Bellanca Avenue
- Dedication of an easement for traffic signal purposes on the westerly side of Aviation Boulevard and south of 96th Stree — approvedwesterly side of Aviation Boulevard and south of 96th Street
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will review several reports and appeals, including a status update on the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan, an environmental assessment and appeal for a mixed‑use development at 6266‑6290 Sunset Boulevard and 1460‑1480 Vine Street, and CEQA categorical exemptions for residential projects at 1459 South Hi Point Street and 504 West Avenue 44. The committee will also consider an appeal concerning a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Oakdale Avenue. Findings and recommendations may be adopted at this meeting.
- Report on Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan Five‑Year Status (item 2)
- Appeal and environmental assessment for mixed‑use project: 170 residential units, 16,680 sq ft commercial space, 284 parking spaces at 6266‑6290 Sunset Blvd, 1460‑1480 Vine St (item 3)
- CEQA categorical exemption for a new five‑story, 19‑unit residential building at 1459 South Hi Point Street (item 4)
- CEQA categorical exemption for a two‑story single‑family dwelling (3,731 sq ft) at 504 West Avenue 44 (item 5)
- Appeal on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83297 for subdivision of 5300 North Oakdale Avenue (item 6)
The committee approved the Los Angeles City Planning Commission report for the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan (5‑0). It denied appeals and sustained the Planning Commission determinations for four separate projects, including a 201,134‑sq‑ft mixed‑use development, a CEQA exemption at 1459 South Hi Point Street, a two‑story single‑family dwelling at 504 West Avenue 44, and the Oakdale Estates project at 5300 North Oakdale Avenue (each 5‑0). The committee also approved the Modified Conditions of Approval for the Oakdale Estates project (5‑0).
- Approved LACPC Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan report (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination for 201,134‑sq‑ft mixed‑use project (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination for CEQA exemption at 1459 South Hi Point Street (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Denied appeal and sustained ELAAPC determination for two‑story single‑family dwelling at 504 West Avenue 44 (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Denied appeal and sustained LACPC determination for Oakdale Estates project at 5300 North Oakdale Avenue (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Approved Modified Conditions of Approval for Oakdale Estates project (5 Yes; 0 No)
- Mixed-Use Development with Conditional Use Permit for Alcohol Sales and Affordable Housing — denied6266-6290 Sunset Boulevard; 1460-1480 Vine Street; 6251-6267 · 170 units (34 affordable)
- Five-Story Residential Building with Affordable Housing Units — denied1459 South Hi Point Street · 19 units (2 affordable)
Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee will discuss several reports and motions, including updates from the Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports. A draft ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code and formally create a Harbor Department Port Police Reserve Corps will be considered. Additional items include motions on departmental reforms and requests for executive reports on the Goods Movement Training Campus. Public comment will be taken in person only.
- Draft ordinance to establish Los Angeles Harbor Department Port Police Reserve Corps (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- Board of Airport Commissioners report approving Second Amendment to contract DA-5620 with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement Program (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- Board of Airport Commissioners report amending debt authorizations for revenue bonds for the Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- Motion (CD 15) requesting POLA and POLB executives to report on the Goods Movement Training Campus planning and construction
- Motion (CD 15) to review proprietary departments for potential 2026 ballot measures
- Second Amendment to contract DA-5620 with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the Central Terminal Area Curbside ImprovemLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- First Amendment to Ground Lease No. LAA-7168 between LAWA and AMB Partners II, L.P.11099 South La Cienega Boulevard
- Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-5300 with Motorola Solutions Inc. for radio projects and maintenance at LAWALos Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will meet to conduct business and hear public comments. The primary item for consideration is a determination of public convenience or necessity regarding alcohol sales at a specific business.
- Public hearing for alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption at Cali Market (9601 and 9603 West Venice Boulevard)
The Los Angeles City Council adopted reports and ordinances of intention for several street lighting districts, establishing June 24, 2025 as the hearing date for each and creating annual assessment fees. The council also continued consideration of an off‑site alcohol sales application for Cali Market to April 29, 2025, and adopted an amended motion on Gelson's Market alcohol sales application. All street‑lighting votes were 13‑0 with two members absent; the Cali Market vote was 12‑0 with three absent, and the Gelson's vote was 13‑0 with two absent.
- Adopted Cahuenga & Kling Street Lighting District hearing date (13‑0)
- Adopted Figueroa & Patrice Street Lighting District hearing date (13‑0)
- Adopted Barry & Mississippi Street Lighting District hearing date (13‑0)
- Adopted Figueroa & 8th Street Lighting District hearing date (13‑0)
- Adopted Andrita & Estara Street Lighting District hearing date (13‑0)
- Adopted Lexington & Cahuenga Street Lighting District hearing date (13‑0)
- Continued Cali Market off‑site alcohol sales application to April 29, 2025 (12‑0)
- Adopted amended motion on Gelson's Market alcohol sales application (13‑0)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Cali Market — deferred9601 and 9603 West Venice Boulevard
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Gelson's Market — approved10067 Riverside Drive
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery will hear multiple reports on infrastructure, animal services, and utility impacts from the January 2025 wildfires. It will review a contract with IEM International for technical assistance and accept donations and grants for disaster relief. A resolution will be considered to request temporary financial assistance from the State of California for the Pacific Palisades Fire, with repayment expected from the federal government.
- Report on city-owned infrastructure damage from the January 2025 wildfires (Item 25-0006-S23)
- Contract with IEM International, Inc. for wildfire recovery technical assistance (Item 25-0030-S1)
- Acceptance of a $40,000 donation from the Los Angeles Chargers for disaster relief (Item 25-0006-S71)
- Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities for disaster relief (Item 25-0006-S73)
- Resolution requesting state financial assistance for Pacific Palisades Fire recovery (Item 25-0006-S34)
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery approved several items. An amendment on infrastructure reports was approved unanimously (5 Yes). The committee also approved acceptance of a $40,000 donation from the LA Chargers and a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, each with a 4‑Yes vote and Councilmember Nazarian absent. A resolution requesting temporary state financial assistance for the Pacific Palisades fire was approved (4 Yes, 1 absent). Finally, a motion on utility mapping and tiered undergrounding of powerlines was approved (4 Yes, 1 absent).
- Approved amendment on infrastructure reports (5 Yes)
- Approved acceptance of $40,000 LA Chargers donation (4 Yes, 1 absent Nazarian)
- Approved acceptance of $50,000 PetSmart Charities grant (4 Yes, 1 absent Nazarian)
- Approved resolution seeking state aid after Pacific Palisades fire (4 Yes, 1 absent Nazarian)
- Approved motion on utility maps and tiered undergrounding powerlines (4 Yes, 1 absent Nazarian)
- Agreement with IEM International, Inc. to provide technical assistance for wildfire and urban interface recovery efforts — continued
- Implementation of a tiered system for undergrounding powerlines in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones — approved
Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee - Special
The Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee will consider two motions: one addressing the use of city resources for office leases, workspace, and at‑home equipment (Motion 25-0357), and another examining expenditures and outcomes of legal cases handled by outside counsel versus City Attorney staff (Motion 25-0192). The meeting also includes eight Innovation Fund reports on pilot projects for various city departments.
- Motion 25-0357 – review of city resources for office leases, workspace and at‑home equipment
- Motion 25-0192 – analysis of costs and results of legal cases managed by outside counsel vs. City Attorney staff
- Report 25-0367 – Innovation Fund funding for Bureau of Sanitation Smart Meter Installation pilot
- Report 25-0370 – Innovation Fund funding for LAPD Use‑of‑Force Dashboard pilot
- Report 25-0382 – Innovation Fund funding for Bureau of Sanitation Turning Waste into Wealth pilot
The Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee noted and filed several City Administrative Officer reports and approved additional recommendations for Innovation Fund pilot projects. The committee also approved a motion to analyze expenditures and outcomes of legal cases handled by outside counsel versus City Attorney staff. Councilmember McOsker was absent for each vote.
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for Sanitation Smart Meter Installation (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for LAPD Use‑of‑Force Dashboard (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for Watts Towers Arts Center virtual accessibility (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for Sanitation Fork‑to‑Fuel Initiative (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for LAFD digitization of fire reports (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for LAFD medical supply inventory system (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved Innovation Fund pilot for Animal Services wildlife education project (2 Yes, 1 absent)
- Approved motion to analyze legal case costs and outcomes (2 Yes, 1 absent)
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The City Health Commission will hear two presentations on the recent silicosis outbreak linked to engineered stone and on Cal/OSHA regulations addressing the issue. Commissioners will review the draft 2024 Annual Report and may take action based on the presentations and report. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment periods.
- Presentation by Dr. Jane Fazio on engineered stone and silicosis, with possible Commission action
- Presentation by Hassan Adan and Kevin Graulich on Cal/OSHA regulations for the silicosis epidemic, with possible Commission action
- Review of the Draft 2024 Annual Report and possible Commission action
- Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2025 regular meeting
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hear communications from the Mayor about two key appointments: Carlton Jenkins to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners and Malaika Billups as permanent General Manager of the Personnel Department. The committee will also review reports on hiring benchmarks for the Targeted Local Hiring and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force, fund transfers for a Materials Testing Technician pilot program, and payroll issues affecting the Los Angeles Fire Department's Workday system. Public comment will be taken in‑person only, and the meeting includes several items referred to other committees for further action.
- 25‑1200‑S9 – Appointment of Carlton Jenkins to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (terms ending 6/30/2025 and 6/30/2030)
- 25‑0322 – Appointment of Malaika Billups as permanent General Manager of the Personnel Department
- 22‑0159 – Personnel Department report on implementation benchmarks and hiring goals for the Targeted Local Hiring and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force (February 2025)
- 24‑1258 – City Administrative Officer report on fund transfers for a pilot program to recruit and train Materials Testing Technician candidates
- 24‑0600‑S2 – Report on adding three positions for preparation of the Specific Plan for the Van Nuys Airport
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved several reports and motions. It noted and filed the fire‑and‑police pension annual report and the targeted local hiring benchmark report. It approved as amended a fund‑transfer motion for a Materials Testing Technician pilot program, and approved reports on sole‑source contracts for homelessness services, a Community Oriented Policing Services grant, three new positions for the Van Nuys Airport plan, and recruitment practices for the Pacific Palisades reconstruction.
- Note & file LAFPP Annual Report (25-0254) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- Note & file Targeted Local Hiring benchmark report (22-0159) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- Approved as amended fund transfers for Materials Testing Technician pilot program (24-1258) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- Approved sole‑source contracts for homelessness and alternative response (23-0600-S115) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- Approved retroactive acceptance of FY2024 Community Oriented Policing Services grant (25-0031) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- Approved addition of three positions for Van Nuys Airport Specific Plan (24-0600-S2) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- Approved recruitment and hiring practices for Pacific Palisades reconstruction (25-0342) – Approved Yes (2), Absent (1) – Rodriguez
- sole-source contracts in connection with homelessness and alternative response — approved
- addition of three positions for the preparation of the Specific Plan for the Van Nuys Airport — approvedVan Nuys Airport
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider changes to City Council rules and the creation of an Advisory Group on the City's Finances and Budget. The body will also review various positions on state and federal legislative programs.
- Adopting changes to Los Angeles City Council Rules Nos. 7 and 63
- Establishing an Advisory Group on the City's Finances and Budget
- Inflation-adjusted Redistricting Commission budgets
- Position on AB 1023 regarding Port of Los Angeles coastal development permits
- Position on AB 469 regarding penalties for impersonating first responders
- Support for AB 1023 regarding Port of Los Angeles coastal development permit authority
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will discuss the appointment of a permanent Personnel Department General Manager and the designation of a historic monument. The body is also reviewing proposed rate actions for the Solid Resources Program and a hazardous waste management contract for the LAFD.
- Proposed inclusion of Maycrest Bungalow Court (4215 – 4221 1/2 North Maycrest Avenue) in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments
- Appointment of Malaika Billups as permanent General Manager of the Personnel Department
- Proposed rate action for the Bureau of Sanitation Solid Resources Program
- Proposed agreement between LAFD and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous waste management
- LAPD report on the status of the Cadet Program, PAMS, POPP, and ACOP
The council adopted several committee reports, disapproved a hazardous‑waste contract with Clean Harbors, and approved a report to raise parking rates at the Port of Los Angeles, with the ordinance set for further consideration. It also adopted a resolution that ratifies the mayor’s local emergency declaration and suspends competitive‑bidding rules for emergency purchases. All actions were taken with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes where recorded.
- Continued LAPD Cadet and related programs report (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted Personnel and Hiring Committee report (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee report (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted Public Works and Energy & Environment Committee report (10 ayes, 1 nay)
- Disapproved $3.5 M Clean Harbors hazardous‑waste agreement and ordered further reporting (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted Trade, Travel & Tourism Committee report; POLA parking‑rate increase ordinance held over (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted resolution ratifying the local emergency and suspending competitive‑bidding requirements (vote not recorded)
- Adopted ordinance to increase POLA daily parking rates from $20 to $22 in 2025 and to $24 in 2026 (held over for second consideration)
- Inclusion of Maycrest Bungalow Court in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments4215 – 421/2 North Maycrest Avenue
- Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous waste management services at LAFD facilities$3.5M
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Ad Hoc Committee on Unarmed Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Community Services
The Ad Hoc Committee will consider Motion 25‑0358, directing the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and the Youth Development Department to prepare a report on strategies and steps for co‑sponsoring workshops that educate pathways to become crisis workers for outreach to homeless individuals and unarmed crisis response teams. The Committee will also hear a verbal report from Los Angeles County on its Alternate Crisis Response Program and how it coordinates with the City’s Unarmed Model of Crisis Response (UMCR) and Community‑Led Engagement (CIRCLE) programs. No formal action beyond the report request is indicated.
- Motion 25‑0358: Instruct Civil + Human Rights and Equity Dept & Youth Development Dept to report on co‑sponsoring crisis‑worker education workshops
- Verbal report from LA County on its Alternate Crisis Response Program and interaction with City UMCR and CIRCLE programs
- Public comment limited to in‑person, one‑minute per agenda item
Transportation Committee
The committee will consider eight agenda items, including a resolution to install red curbs on Inglewood Boulevard and several Los Angeles Department of Transportation reports on transit funding, pedestrian improvements, speed‑safety programs, and vehicle parking restrictions. Some items have fiscal impact statements and community impact statements, and several are referred to other committees for further action.
- 25‑0313 – CD 11 Resolution to install red curbs and “No Stopping Anytime” signs on Inglewood Boulevard between Bray Street and Hammack Street
- 15‑0315‑S10 – DOT report on State of California Low Carbon Transit Operations Program application for FY 2024‑25 and fund transfers (referred to Budget and Finance and Transportation Committees)
- 23‑1058 – DOT report on improving pedestrian connectivity at Glendale Boulevard and Fletcher Drive (for Silver Lake Neighborhood Council)
- 24‑0600‑S109 – Budget recommendation to design and install speed humps or speed tables on Neighborhood Network streets with resurfacing
- 25‑0008‑S5 – CD 15 Resolution to establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Western Avenue between 236th and 238th Streets
The Transportation Committee approved a resolution to install red curbs and “No Stopping Anytime” signage along Inglewood Boulevard between Bray Street and Hammack Street, passing 2‑1. Several Department of Transportation reports were also approved or noted, including the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program report and the Mobility Plan 2035 report. A resolution establishing oversize‑vehicle parking restrictions on Western Avenue was approved 2‑1. Other items were noted without action.
- Approved red‑curb and no‑stopping signage (25‑0313) – 2 Yes, 1 No
- Approved L.A. Dept. of Transportation Low Carbon Transit report (15‑0315‑S10) – 3 Yes, 0 No
- Noted L.A. Dept. of Transportation pedestrian‑connectivity report (23‑1058) – 3 Yes, 0 No
- Approved Mobility Plan 2035 report (20‑0875) – 2 Yes, 1 Absent
- Noted speed‑safety program report (23‑0204) – 2 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved Residential Speed Hump Program amendment (24‑0332) – 3 Yes, 0 No
- Noted Budget Recommendation for speed‑humps (24‑0600‑S109) – 3 Yes, 0 No
- Approved oversize‑vehicle parking restriction resolution (25‑0008‑S5) – 2 Yes, 1 No
- Install red curbs and “No Stopping Anytime” signage on Inglewood Boulevard — approvedInglewood Boulevard, between Bray Street and Hammack Street
- LCTOP application and transfer of funds — approved
- Improve pedestrian connectivity at Glendale Boulevard and Fletcher DriveIntersection of Glendale Boulevard and Fletcher Drive
- Traffic Enforcement Alternatives Project infrastructure update — approved
- Expand speed safety program to non-vision zero streets
- Update on Residential Speed Hump Program methodology — approved
- Budget for speed humps and tables installation
- Establish oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Western Avenue — approvedWest side of Western Avenue, from 150 feet south of 236th St
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a hearing on protests and consider an ordinance to establish the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District. This would involve assessments on lodging businesses with 50 or more rooms. Additionally, the Council will discuss expanding fiber optic infrastructure in JEDI Zones.
- Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance to establish the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District
- Proposed assessments for lodging businesses with 50 or more rooms within the Tourism Marketing District
- Discussion on enhancing fiber optic infrastructure within and around Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones
The City Council adopted the ordinance establishing the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District, authorizing $14,712,568 in new debt. It also approved a lease for a Tiny Home Village at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue and a $10,000 fund transfer for supplemental charter‑bus services in District 12. Several Economic Development and Jobs Committee reports were adopted after multiple amendments.
- Adopted Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District ordinance (15‑0 vote)
- Approved $14,712,568 borrowing for tourism district projects (15‑0 vote)
- Adopted lease agreement for Tiny Home Village at 5301 Sierra Vista Ave (14‑0 vote, Price Jr. absent)
- Approved $10,000 fund transfer for charter‑bus services in District 12 (15‑0 vote)
- Adopted Economic Development and Jobs Committee Report after amendments (14‑1 vote)
- Adopted motion to recess to closed session for Korey Wynne case (15‑0 vote)
- Adopted motion to recess to closed session for David Angeles Guzman case (15‑0 vote)
- Adopted motion to recess to closed session for Lilia Rodriguez Martinez case (15‑0 vote)
- Modification of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District — approved
- Lease agreement for Tiny Home Village (THV) interim housing operations — approved5301 Sierra Vista Avenue
- LACC Expansion and Modernization Project Early Works Agreement (EWA) — approvedLos Angeles Convention Center
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will review financial commitments for affordable housing projects and a state grant for the Micro Operational Reserve Replenishment Program. The body will also receive updates on the CARE/CARE+ program and strategies for Time Limited Subsidies.
- Acceptance of the Prohousing Incentive State Grant to fund the Micro Operational Reserve Replenishment Program
- Extending financial commitments and issuing support letters for Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline (AHMP) projects
- Withdrawal of Rafael Aguilar for consideration to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners
- Verbal update on Fiscal Year 2024-25 CARE/CARE+ Program status
- Report on strategies and data for Time Limited Subsidies (TLS)
The Committee took no action on the discussion item about the FY 2024‑25 CARE/CARE+ program. It received and filed a communication from the Mayor withdrawing Rafael Aguilar. The City Administrative Officer report (amended) was approved. An amendment to the Homeless Services Authority report and a revised Housing Department report were also approved.
- Received and filed Mayor's communication withdrawing Rafael Aguilar (2‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report dated April 3, 2025 (2‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved amendment to Homeless Services Authority report (2‑0, 1 absent)
- Approved revised Los Angeles Housing Department report dated March 5, 2025 (2‑0, 1 absent)
- Extending financial commitments to Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline (AHMP) projects and issuing support letters — approved
Special Public Works Committee Meeting and Special Joint Public Works and Energy and Environment Committee Meeting
The Public Works and Energy and Environment Committees are meeting to discuss several infrastructure and administrative matters. Key items include proposed rate changes for the Solid Resources Program and funding for transit shelter installations.
- Proposed rate action for the Bureau of Sanitation Solid Resources Program
- Collection of rail spur fees from Rancho LPG
- Naming of 13161 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima as 'Stylesville Beauty & Barbershop Established 1957'
- Overtime funding for Bureau of Street Lighting transit shelter installations
- Balancing the 2024-25 Street Damage Restoration Fee Fund
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will consider several grant applications for animal adoptions and aquatics programming. The body will also discuss park infrastructure projects and updates to the Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding the Board of Zoo Commissioners.
- Grants from Annenberg Foundation and ASPCA for fee-waived pet adoptions
- Establishment of a street in MacArthur Park and easement for Bureau of Street Services
- Authorization for the Southern Pacific Trails / Slauson Connect Project budget and award
- Draft Ordinance to revise the structure of the Board of Zoo Commissioners
- Vision Plan for Sheldon Skatepark Phase II roller-derby section
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved eleven items. All reports and motions were adopted unanimously with three votes in favor and none against. Notable approvals included a grant for fee‑waived pet adoptions, a non‑exclusive easement in MacArthur Park, and a motion directing the County Department of Public Health to collect and publish hospital debt‑collection data. The committee also approved a vision plan for Sheldon Skatepark and updates to the Los Angeles Zoo administrative code.
- Approved Department of Animal Services report on Annenberg Foundation grant (3‑0)
- Approved Department of Animal Services report on American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals grant (3‑0)
- Approved L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report authorizing Measure A grant for Lummis House Historical Assessment (3‑0)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report authorizing Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash grant (3‑0)
- Approved non‑exclusive permanent easement in MacArthur Park for Bureau of Street Services (3‑0)
- Approved City Attorney report and draft ordinance amending Los Angeles Administrative Code for Zoo Commission changes (3‑0)
- Approved Motion authorizing County Department of Public Health to collect and publish hospital debt‑collection data (3‑0)
- Approved Motion (as amended) directing Department of Animal Services to produce comprehensive kennel cleaning report (3‑0)
- Southern Pacific Trails / Slauson Connect Project award and budget approval — approved
- Establishment of a street in MacArthur Park and easement to Bureau of Street Services — approvedMacArthur Park, southeast corner of 6th Street and Park View
- Repurposing of the aviary sanctuary at Harbor Animal Services Care Center — approvedHarbor Animal Services Care Center
- Sheldon Skatepark Vision Plan initiation — approvedSheldon Skatepark
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hear protests, appeals, or objections and decide whether to confirm a proposed lien of $3,970.06 for nuisance‑abatement costs at 22113 West Cantlay Street. The Council will also consider a similar lien of $386.16 for 2302 South Virginia Road, a public‑convenience application for off‑site alcohol sales at Cali Market on West Venice Boulevard, and a categorical exemption to terminate a covenant for a parking area at 19681 South Pacific Gateway. These items will be voted on after public comment periods.
- Confirm lien of $3,970.06 for nuisance‑abatement at 22113 West Cantlay Street (CD 3)
- Confirm lien of $386.16 for nuisance‑abatement at 2302 South Virginia Road (CD 10)
- Review application for public convenience to sell off‑site alcoholic beverages at Cali Market, 9601/9603 West Venice Boulevard (CD 5)
- Approve termination of covenant and agreement for parking area and driveway at 19681 South Pacific Gateway, Right of Way No. 36000‑2513 (CD 15)
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and public testimony on non‑agenda items
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review a joint report from the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst. The discussion focuses on options for starting construction on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project in 2025.
- Options for beginning construction on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project in 2025
- Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will hear a status report from the Director of Planning and consider several project proposals, including a denied appeal for the Oakdale Estates development. It will vote on a contract amendment that raises the maximum compensation for historic preservation consultants to $3.2 million and on a draft ordinance to change zoning for a self‑storage project on North De Soto Avenue. The committee will also allocate $8,782,000 from the Development Services Trust Fund to continue BuildLA consultant services.
- Item 3: Contract amendment increasing compensation from $1.38 M to $3.2 M for historic preservation services
- Item 5: Allocation of $8,782,000 from the Development Services Trust Fund for BuildLA consultant services
- Item 4: Draft ordinance to change zoning from MR2‑1 and P‑1 to (T)(Q)C2‑1 for self‑storage buildings at 9129‑9145 North De Soto Avenue
- Item 2: Appeal denied for Oakdale Estates project at 5300 North Oakdale Avenue
- Item 7: Motion to rescind April 3 2024 cell‑tower approval at 1731 West Colorado Boulevard
The committee approved a $8,782,000 allocation from the Development Services Trust Fund to continue consultant services for the BuildLA project. It also approved a contract amendment raising compensation for historic‑preservation consultants to $3.2 million and a zoning change for new self‑storage facilities on North De Soto Avenue. Additionally, the committee rescinded a prior cell‑tower approval at 1731 West Colorado Boulevard and ordered a new public hearing. Several cultural‑heritage designations and CEQA exemptions were also approved.
- Approved $8,782,000 BuildLA consultant allocation (5‑0)
- Approved contract amendment increasing max compensation to $3.2 million for historic‑preservation consultants (5‑0)
- Approved self‑storage zone change for properties at 9129, 9143, 9145 North De Soto Avenue (5‑0)
- Approved rescinding of April 3 2024 cell‑tower approval at 1731 West Colorado Blvd and ordered new public hearing (5‑0)
- Approved CEQA categorical exemption and historic‑cultural monument designation for Maycrest Bungalow Court (5‑0)
- Approved CEQA categorical exemption and historic‑cultural monument designation for William Mellenthin Birdhouse Apartments (5‑0)
- Approved LADBS report on accountability measures for inactive construction sites (5‑0)
- Approved Cultural Heritage Commission report for Maycrest Bungalow Court historic‑cultural monument (5‑0)
- Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83297 – demolition, re-subdivision, and construction of 21 single-family residences with — continued5300 North Oakdale Avenue · 22 units
- First contract amendments with seven historic preservation consultants and second amendment with Architectural Resources — approved$1.8M
- Zone change from MR2-1 and P-1 to (T)(Q)C2-1 for self-storage development — introduced
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will discuss three committee reports. One directs the Chief Legislative Analyst to report on a pilot program for distributing naloxone in South Los Angeles using opioid settlement funds. The other two request reports on invasive plant removal in the Sepulveda Basin and on fire department compliance with IAFF Standards of Cover. No financial analyses have been completed for these items.
- Report 21‑1240‑S3: Pilot naloxone distribution in South Los Angeles funded by opioid settlement
- Report 24‑1533: Work plan to remove invasive plants in Sepulveda Basin and promote native species
- Report 23‑0332: Update on LAFD compliance with IAFF Standards of Cover and funding options
The City Council adopted three motions directing city staff to prepare reports. The Chief Legislative Analyst will report on a South Los Angeles naloxone distribution pilot funded by opioid settlement money. The Department of Recreation and Parks and the Bureau of Engineering will report a work plan for invasive plant removal in the Sepulveda Basin within 60 days. The Fire Department and City Administrative Officer will report on IAFF Standards of Cover compliance and potential funding for fire‑station restoration.
- Instruct Chief Legislative Analyst to report on a naloxone distribution pilot in South LA funded by opioid settlement (adopted, 10-0)
- Instruct Department of Recreation and Parks and Bureau of Engineering to report a 60‑day work plan for invasive plant removal in Sepulveda Basin (adopted, 10-0)
- Instruct LAFD to report on compliance with IAFF Standards of Cover (adopted, 10-0)
- Instruct LAFD and City Administrative Officer to report on available county, state, or federal funding for fire‑station restoration (adopted, 10-0)
- Note and file Board of Fire Commissioners report dated Dec 16, 2024 (adopted, 10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will hold a special meeting to receive verbal reports from two city bureaus. The body will discuss updates regarding the policies and programs of the Bureau of Street Lighting and the Bureau of Street Services.
- Verbal report from the Bureau of Street Lighting on policies and programs
- Verbal report from the Bureau of Street Services on policies and programs
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will hold public hearings to hear protests, appeals, or objections regarding proposed liens for nuisance abatement and code violations. The Council will consider confirming these liens for several specific properties.
- Proposed lien of $1,276.56 for 3207 North Figueroa Street
- Proposed lien of $28,133.50 for 1020 West Bartlett Street
- Proposed lien of $41,752.42 for 1018 West Bartlett Street
- Proposed lien of $386.16 for 6632 North Beeman Avenue
The council adopted a recommendation to settle the John Sylvester Penny police tort lawsuit with up to $2.85 million. It also confirmed several Building and Safety liens for properties on North Figueroa Street, Lankershim Boulevard, West Runnymede Street, South Potomac Avenue, and South Carmona Avenue. Multiple amending motions were adopted, while one amendment failed.
- Approved $2.85 M settlement for John Sylvester Penny police tort case (adopted recommendation)
- Confirmed lien of $1,276.56 for 3207 North Figueroa Street (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $8,355.22 for 6443 North Lankershim Boulevard (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $386.16 for 21036 West Runnymede Street (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $1,276.56 for 3529 South Potomac Avenue (15‑0)
- Confirmed lien of $1,276.56 for 1805 South Carmona Avenue (15‑0)
- Adopted Amending Motion 28C (Soto‑Martinez – Price) (13‑0)
- Failed Amending Motion 28C (Blumenfield – Park) (7‑8)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved3207 North Figueroa Street · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved6443 North Lankershim Boulevard · $8,355
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved21036 West Runnymede Street · $386
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved8065 North Brimfield Avenue
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved3529 South Potomac Avenue · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations — approved1805 South Carmona Avenue · $1,277
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a verbal update on Measure ULA revenue and expenditures. It will consider a motion to extend the Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program and amend the contract with ONEgeneration for rental assistance processing. Additional reports include a building safety compliance issue, a loan increase for accessibility retrofits at 8740‑8750 South Vermont Avenue, and a motion to identify a parcel in District 12 for further housing interventions.
- Verbal update on Measure ULA revenue, expenditures, and program status (discussion item only).
- Extension of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program and amendment to the ONEgeneration contract (Item 21‑1375‑S1).
- Report on a property owner's ability to operate during a 30‑day notice period after a Building and Safety order (Item 24‑1158).
- Increase of the maximum loan amount for accessibility retrofits at 8740‑8750 South Vermont Avenue, Council District Eight (Item 20‑0023‑S1).
- Motion to identify a suitable parcel in Council District 12 for additional housing interventions per the Alliance Settlement Agreement (Item 25‑0329).
The committee approved the City Administrative Officer’s report and a motion to extend the Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program and amend the ONEgeneration contract. The Los Angeles Housing Department’s report to increase the maximum loan for accessibility retrofits at a South Vermont Avenue project was also approved. A motion to identify a parcel in Council District 12 for additional housing interventions was approved. The Department of Building and Safety report was noted and filed, and a verbal update on Measure ULA resulted in no action.
- Approved extension of ADU Accelerator Program and amendment to ONEgeneration contract (3 Yes, 2 absent)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report dated March 11, 2025 (3 Yes, 2 absent)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report to increase loan amount for accessibility retrofit at 8740‑8750 South Vermont Ave (3 Yes, 2 absent)
- Approved CD 12 motion to identify parcel for housing interventions in District 12 (3 Yes, 2 absent)
- Noted and filed Department of Building and Safety report dated March 20, 2025 (no vote)
- No action taken on verbal update on Measure ULA (discussion item only)
- Extension of Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator Program and amendment to contract with ONEgeneration — approved
- Increase maximum loan amount for accessibility retrofit of affordable housing development — approved8740-8750 South Vermont Avenue
- Identify suitable parcel for additional housing interventions in Council District 12 — approved
Public Safety Committee
The Committee will discuss police reports on gun buybacks and transit crime, and consider several grant acceptances. Members will also review hazardous waste management for the LAFD and risk assessments for the Rancho LPG facility.
- Donation of $114,000.00 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for license plate recognition equipment
- Proposed agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for LAFD hazardous waste management
- Draft ordinance for adjustments to Board of Police Commissioners Service Fees for FY 2024-25
- Motion to require fire sprinkler systems in all residential high-rise buildings
- Reports on risk assessments and regulations for the Rancho LPG facility
- Report on Rancho LPG facility assessment in Local Hazard Mitigation PlanRancho LPG facility
- Report on continued operation of Rancho LPG facility and regulatory requirementsRancho LPG facility
- Recommendations for fire sprinkler installation in residential high-rise buildings
- Adoption of changes to Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will consider an ordinance for issuing Los Angeles Wastewater System revenue bonds. The body will also discuss increasing penalties for illegal dumping and a work plan for fire hydrant repairs.
- Recommendations for increasing fines and penalties for illegal dumping
- Analysis and work plan for inspecting and repairing the City's fire hydrant network
- CEQA appeal for a project located at 10453 Sandal Lane
- Issuance of Los Angeles Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2025-A, 2025-B, Refunding 2025-C) and Revenue Bonds (Refunding Series 2025-A)
- CEQA appeal regarding categorical exemption for project at 10453 Sandal Lane10453 Sandal Lane
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider confirming liens for nuisance abatement and code violation costs at four properties. The items are continued from a previous meeting and include a hearing on a lien for $386.16.
- Confirm lien for $386.16 at 11117 West Kling Street
- Confirm lien for $4,001.98 at 16822 West Clark Street
- Confirm lien for $1,276.56 at 17854 West Bessemer Street
- Confirm lien for $2,370.40 at 1920 North Holly Drive
- Hearing on nuisance abatement lien for West Kling Street
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will review items related to wildfire recovery, including a guaranteed income program for affected residents and the re-employment of retired city employees. The agenda also includes financial reports, contract amendments, and a request to extend letters of credit for $525 million in commercial paper notes.
- Guaranteed income program for wildfire-affected Angelenos
- Extension of $525M commercial paper note facilities
- Temporary re-employment of retired employees for wildfire recovery
- Contract amendment with Electronic Output Solutions for billing services
- Request to extend Letter of Credit for $100M Convention Center notes
- Lease agreement with GMA - Sierra Vista, LLC and Sierra Vista-Y, LLC for interim housing operations of a Tiny Home Villa5301 Sierra Vista Avenue
- Amendment No. 3 to Contract C-127800 with Electronic Output Solutions, Incorporated
- Agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC for collections management system and database services
Ad Hoc Committee on Unarmed Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Community Services
The Ad Hoc Committee on Unarmed Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Community Services will hold a special meeting on March 28, 2025. Members will receive verbal reports from community partners on the Sequential Intercept Model and from the City Administrative Officer on the Office of Unarmed Response and the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response Program. No decisions or actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.
- Verbal report from community partners on the Sequential Intercept Model
- Verbal report from the City Administrative Officer on the Office of Unarmed Response and status of the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response Program
City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a motion to seek funding from Metro for the Valley LA RiverWay project. The body is also considering a contract with MSL Electric, Inc. for traffic signal services and a grant amendment for a mobility pilot in South Los Angeles.
- Motion to submit a Letter of Intent to Metro for funding for Segment 4 of the Valley LA RiverWay
- Contract with MSL Electric, Inc. for traffic signal conduit installation and material services
- Grant agreement amendment with the California Air Resources Board for the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Universal Basic Mobility Pilot in South Los Angeles
- Appointment of Juan Solorio to the Board of Transportation Commissioners
- Personnel reports on Targeted Local Hiring benchmarks and employee training programs for FY 2023-24
The council authorized the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to shift $1,494,179.05 from the electric‑vehicle car‑share program to the on‑demand shuttle pilot in the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project, with no impact on the city’s General Fund. The council also unanimously adopted a series of "note and file" resolutions establishing the city’s positions on several state and federal transportation and housing bills.
- NOTE and FILE Personnel & Hiring Committee Report 22‑0159 (13‑0)
- NOTE and FILE Personnel & Hiring Committee Report 15‑0550‑S4 (13‑0)
- TIME LIMIT FILE for Mayor's appointment of Juan Solorio (13‑0)
- TIME LIMIT FILE for contract with MSL Electric, Inc. (13‑0)
- AUTHORIZE LADOT to amend grant agreement, shifting $1,494,179.05 (14‑0, absent Hutt)
- ADOPT motion for Letter of Intent to Metro for Valley LA RiverWay Segment 4 (13‑0)
- NOTE and FILE Resolution on SB 960 (13‑0)
- ADOPT Substitute Resolution on Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, Venezuela (14‑0, absent Hutt)
- Grant agreement amendment with CARB for the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Universal Basic Mobility (U — continuedSouth Los Angeles · $1.5M
- Letter of Intent to Metro for funding for Segment 4 of the Valley LA RiverWay — adoptedValley LA RiverWay
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a communication appointing Jeanne Lynette Nishimoto to the LA Citizen Oversight Committee. It will review reports on the Alliance Settlement Agreement progress and a proposed encampment‑resolution funding application process. Two motions will be considered: one to break down the city’s homelessness budget and create a publicly updated database, and another to increase funding for the ADU Accelerator Program.
- 25‑1200‑S8 – Appointment of Jeanne Lynette Nishimoto to the LA Citizen Oversight Committee
- 23‑1022‑S14 – Report on Alliance Settlement Agreement progress as of Dec 31 2024
- 23‑1443 – Report on proposed application process for Encampment Resolution Funding Notices
- 25‑0277 – Motion to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the homelessness budget and create a public database
- 21‑1375‑S1 – Motion to amend the housing allocation plan to increase and transfer funds for the ADU Accelerator Program
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the Council President's communication appointing Jeanne Lynette Nishimoto, approved reports on the Alliance Settlement Agreement, Encampment Resolution Funding notices, and the Homekey+ co‑applicant list, and approved a motion to create a public database of the city’s homelessness budget. All approvals recorded three votes in favor with Councilmembers Price and Nazarian absent. The extension of the ADU Accelerator Program was not decided and will be continued later.
- Approved communication appointing Jeanne Lynette Nishimoto (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Noted and filed City Administrative Officer report on Alliance Settlement Agreement (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Approved Chief Legislative Analyst report on Encampment Resolution Funding Notices (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department report approving Homekey+ co‑applicants (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Approved motion for homelessness budget breakdown and public database (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Approval of co-applicants for Homekey+ Program — approved
- ADU Accelerator Program extension and ONEgeneration contract amendment — continued
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review a contract for traffic signal installations and a grant for a mobility pilot in South Los Angeles. The body will also consider several parking prohibitions for oversized vehicles and specific street segments.
- Contract with MSL Electric, Inc. for traffic signal conduit installation and materials
- Grant agreement with California Air Resources Board for the UBM Pilot in South Los Angeles
- Proposed 15-minute Green Curb Zone at 25904 South Western Avenue
- Parking prohibitions for vehicles over 22 feet long or 7 feet high on multiple streets
- Proposed 'No Stopping Between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.' signs on Reseda Boulevard
The Transportation Committee approved the mayor's communication appointing Juan Solorio to the Board of Transportation Commissioners. It also approved the City Administrative Officer's report authorizing a contract with MSL Electric for conduit installation and material services for traffic signal projects. Additional approvals included a grant agreement for the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project pilot, a Letter of Intent for Metro Active Transportation funding, a Green Curb Zone at 25904 South Western Avenue, a parking restriction amendment in Reseda, a citywide traffic‑signal timing modification for transit priority, and a report on peak‑hour lane options.
- Approved mayor's communication appointing Juan Solorio (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved MSL Electric contract for traffic signal conduit work (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved LADOT grant agreement for STEP UBM pilot (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved Letter of Intent for Valley LA RiverWay Cycle 2 funding (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved Green Curb Zone with 15‑minute parking at 25904 South Western Ave (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved amendment to parking restriction in Reseda PPD No. 3 (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved citywide traffic‑signal timing changes for transit priority (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
- Approved LADOT report on peak‑hour lane evaluation (2 Yes; 1 Absent Park)
Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will hold a special meeting on March 26, 2025. It will consider a motion (item 15‑0989‑S40) about employment opportunities for the local workforce tied to the Games, and a joint report (item 15‑0989‑S44) on a proposed First Amendment to the Venue Plan, which includes a fiscal impact statement. Public comment will be accepted in‑person only, with no teleconference option.
- Item 15‑0989‑S40: Motion on employment opportunities for Los Angeles workers related to the 2028 Games (no community impact statement submitted).
- Item 15‑0989‑S44: Joint report on proposed First Amendment to the Venue Plan for the 2028 Games (fiscal impact statement: Yes; financial policies statement: Yes; no community impact statement submitted).
- Public comment limited to in‑person participation; no teleconference allowed.
- Interpretation services available in Spanish and other languages upon request at no cost.
- First Amendment to the Venue Plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider two grant-related actions: a $13,000 contract for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program and a $70,602 grant for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection program. The Council will also vote on routine items such as approval of the minutes, commendatory resolutions, and a multiple‑agenda item comment period. All actions are subject to mayoral approval where required.
- Approve a one‑year $13,000 contract with Central City Neighborhood Partners for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (retroactive Oct 1 2024‑Sept 30 2025)
- Authorize acceptance of a $70,602 grant from CALIF for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) program and execution of subgrant agreements
- Approve the minutes from the previous council meeting
- Consider commendatory resolutions, introductions and presentations
- Conduct the multiple agenda item comment period for public input
The City Council authorized a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers to reimburse city resources for World Series events and approved the use of supplemental police services for those events (12‑0 vote). It also approved the Community Investment for Families Department to negotiate a one‑year grant contract with Central City Neighborhood Partners (12‑0 vote) and adopted requests for the City Attorney to review immigration‑enforcement policies (12‑0 vote). An ordinance to raise the blanket purchase order limit to $5,000 was held over for a second consideration (10‑0 vote).
- Authorized Dodgers reimbursement contract and police support for World Series (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved CIFD one‑year contract with Central City Neighborhood Partners (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted City Attorney review of immigration enforcement guidelines (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted City Attorney review of departmental immigration policies (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Held over ordinance to raise blanket purchase order limit to $5,000 (10 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted motions to recess to closed session for six pending lawsuits (each 11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted request for City Attorney to update immigration policy compliance (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted planning reports for residential development projects (10 ayes, 0 nays)
- Authorize CIFD to accept grant awards and negotiate contract with Central City Neighborhood Partners — approved
- 95-unit residential development at 18430 - 18434 West Vanowen Street18430 - 18434 West Vanowen Street · 95 units (11 affordable)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee - SPECIAL
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will consider Motion 25‑0316, introduced by Councilmembers Raman and Blumenfield, regarding the creation of a new Los Angeles County Department for Homelessness. The motion addresses how the new county department could affect the City’s contracts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. It also explores options for coordinating services, sharing data, and managing a regional homelessness response without LAHSA participation. No community impact statement was submitted.
- Motion 25‑0316: Establishment of a new LA County Department for Homelessness and its impact on City contracts with LAHSA, plus pathways for service coordination, data sharing, and regional response without LAHSA
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a motion concerning the creation of a new Los Angeles County Department for homelessness and how it would affect the city's contracts with LAHSA. The motion also explored ways the city can coordinate services, share data, and manage a regional response without LAHSA participation. The vote was 3 Yes, with Councilmembers Price and Nazarian absent.
- Approved motion on new LA County Department for homelessness and city coordination (3 Yes; 2 absent: Price, Nazarian)
- Establishment of a new Los Angeles County Department for homelessness and its impacts on City contracts with LAHSA — approved
Public Works Committee
The Committee is reviewing funding for surface transportation via RAISE grants and the CleanLA Jobs Program. Members will also discuss expanding fiber optic infrastructure in JEDI Zones and various local right-of-way and street naming requests.
- Fiscal Year 2025 RAISE grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects
- Transfer of funds from Unappropriated Balance to Board of Public Works for CleanLA Jobs Program
- Expansion of fiber optic infrastructure in Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones
- Ordinance to update the approval process for metal plaques and letters on sidewalks
- Dedication of city parcel at Genevieve Avenue, Kipling Avenue, and Monte Bonito Drive as public right-of-way
- Dedicate city parcel at the intersection of Genevieve Avenue, Kipling Avenue and Monte Bonito Drive as public right-of-wintersection of Genevieve Avenue, Kipling Avenue and Monte B
- Establish name of private driveway at 15814-15824 Vermont Avenue as Villas Lane15814-15824 Vermont Avenue
- Termination of covenant and agreement regarding parking area and driveway plan for 19681 South Pacific Gateway19681 South Pacific Gateway
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding approval process for sidewalk metal plaques and plates
- Exception to street cut moratorium on Pontius Avenue for fire line extension1831 Pontitude Avenue
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will consider reports on grants for youth arts and internships. The body will also discuss a work plan for the Sepulveda Basin and a report on proposed 2028 Olympic and Paralympic venues.
- Proposed list of LA28 Game Venues and training facilities
- Work plan to remove invasive species within the Sepulveda Basin
- HUD Community Project Funding grant for the Highland Park Youth Arts Center
- Getty Foundation grant for the 2024-25 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program
- Transfer of appropriations to the Information Technology Agency for FY 2024-25 communication services
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved five items. A motion was adopted directing the Chief Legislative Analyst to deliver a list of proposed LA28 game venues and training facilities within 90 days (2‑1). The committee also approved a work plan to remove invasive species in Sepulveda Basin, accepted two cultural‑affairs grants, and authorized a transfer of appropriations to the IT Agency for communication services (each 2‑1).
- Approved motion to instruct Chief Legislative Analyst to report LA28 venues within 90 days (2‑1)
- Approved motion for work plan to remove invasive species in Sepulveda Basin (2‑1)
- Approved Department of Cultural Affairs acceptance of HUD Community Project Funding grant for Highland Park Youth Arts Center (2‑1)
- Approved Department of Cultural Affairs acceptance of Getty Foundation grant for 2024‑25 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program (2‑1)
- Approved Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners resolution transferring appropriations to the IT Agency for communication services FY 2024‑25 (2‑1)
- Report on proposed LA28 Game Venues and training facilities — approved
City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing proposals to fund a youth jobs training pilot program and establish a pre-qualified list for grant writers. The body is also considering an increase in funding for outside legal counsel.
- Proposed $2,373,020 expenditure from the Youth Jobs Training Program Trust Fund for a Sidewalk Training and Construction Program in CD 7
- Proposed $370,000 increase to the authority amount for outside counsel contract with Nossaman LLP (C-146250)
- Proposal to establish a Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List for three years with two one-year extensions
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will discuss the phased redevelopment of Rancho San Pedro public housing and potential building code modifications for multifamily residential buildings. The body will also consider appeals regarding a new home in Mount Washington and a self-storage facility on West Ventura Boulevard.
- One San Pedro Project: Redevelopment of 19.5 acres at 275 West 1st Street for up to 1,553 dwelling units and 130,000 square feet of commercial space
- Proposed building code modifications to allow single-exit, single-stairway multifamily buildings up to six stories
- Appeal of a 3,731 square foot single-family dwelling at 504 West Avenue 44
- Appeal of a 112,204 square foot self-storage facility and hotel improvements at 21101 West Ventura Boulevard
- Motion to prepare an interim control ordinance to halt oil well acid maintenance
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee adopted the One San Pedro Specific Plan, establishing the OSP Zone and permitting up to 1,553 dwelling units and 130,000 square feet of commercial space. Several motions were adopted, directing city agencies to prepare reports on brownfield coordination, building‑code changes for six‑story multifamily buildings, oil‑well acid maintenance controls, labor‑standard integration into affordable‑housing ordinances, and best practices for oil and gas land‑use regulation. The City Attorney report on a court‑issued writ concerning the 8217 Winnetka case was also approved.
- Adopted motion to direct agencies to prepare a brownfield coordination report (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion to modify the Building Code for six‑story multifamily units (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion to prepare an interim ordinance halting oil‑well acid maintenance (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved City Attorney report on court writ regarding 8217 Winnetka case (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion to report on incorporating state labor standards into the Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Adopted motion to report on best practices for oil and gas uses in land‑use processes (4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
- Approved One San Pedro Specific Plan, establishing the OSP Zone and allowing up to 1,553 units and 130,000 sq ft commercial space
- Continued item 24‑1570 (categorical exemption) to April 22, 2025
- Appeal regarding CEQA Categorical Exemption for construction of a new single family dwelling — continued504 West Avenue 44 · 1 units
- Zone Change, Height District Change, and Site Plan Review for self-storage facility and hotel improvements — continued21101 West Ventura Boulevard
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will consider five items, including reports on LAWA project delivery and a three‑year lease with Kinkisharyo International to operate a hanger at 2825 East Avenue P, Palmdale. It will also hear a Harbor Commission report on a zero‑emission truck voucher program, a motion for annual power‑surge reporting at the Port of Los Angeles, and a motion for LAWA to study space for nonprofit immigration services at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. No fiscal impacts are noted for three items, while the lease and the truck voucher program have fiscal impact statements marked Yes.
- CD 11 report on LAWA process to streamline project delivery and improve P3 contracting (no fiscal impact)
- Board of Airport Commissioners lease approval with Kinkisharyo International for a three‑year term at 2825 East Avenue P, Palmdale (fiscal impact: Yes)
- Board of Harbor Commissioners approval of second amendment to CALSTART agreement for POLA Zero‑Emission Truck Voucher Incentive (fiscal impact: Yes)
- CD 15 motion requesting annual power‑surge and outage reports from POLA in coordination with LADWP (no fiscal impact)
- CD 11 motion requesting LAWA report on feasibility of space for nonprofit immigration legal services at Tom Bradley International Terminal (no fiscal impact)
- Three-year lease for hangar and building maintenance at 2825 East Avenue P2825 East Avenue P
- Second amendment to Agreement No. 22-9856 with CALSTART, Inc.
- Feasibility of space allocation at Tom Bradley International TerminalTom Bradley International Terminal
Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery will review reports on March 2025 wildfire recovery spending, a proposal to temporarily re‑hire retired employees, and updates to recovery planning documents. It will also hear motions on quarterly emergency operations reports, a guaranteed‑income assistance program, and environmental testing of wildfire debris. The meeting is for discussion and comment; no final actions are indicated.
- 25‑0006‑S48 – City Administrative Officer report on March 2025 Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery Account expenditures (no fiscal impact).
- 25‑0006‑S50 – Report on temporary re‑employment of retired employees to aid wildfire recovery (fiscal impact, financial policies, and community impact statements submitted).
- 25‑0006‑S6 – Chief Legislative Analyst report requesting an updated Recovery Annex clarifying departmental roles for the January 2025 wildfires.
- 25‑0006‑S44 – Motion on a guaranteed‑income or emergency cash assistance program for residents affected by the January 2025 wildfires.
- 25‑0006‑S66 – Motion requesting a report on EPA and Army Corps environmental protections and testing plans for debris destined for the Sunshine Canyon Landfill.
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery approved a series of reports and motions addressing the January 2025 wildfires. All items were approved with four votes in favor and one member absent, except one amendment that passed with three votes and two absences. Decisions covered budget amendments, staffing reports, quarterly recovery reporting, a guaranteed income program, debris distribution, and soil remediation work plans.
- Approved amendment on wildfire emergency response expenditures (25-0006-S48) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved amendment on temporary re‑employment of retired employees for wildfire recovery (25-0006-S50) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved Chief Legislative Analyst report on staffing for Jan 2025 wildfires (25-0006‑S6) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved motion for quarterly recovery reports and community representatives (25-0006‑S68) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved amendment to use West LA Building & Safety office as centralized permit center (25-0006‑S5) – 3 Yes, 2 Absent
- Approved amended City Administrative Officer report on guaranteed income program (25-0006‑S44) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved motion on transportation and equitable distribution of fire‑related debris (25-0006‑S56) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Approved motion on soil testing and remediation work plan in Pacific Palisades (25-0006‑S67) – 4 Yes, 1 Absent
- Pacific Palisades Long-term Recovery Plan
- Service contracts for January 2025 wildfire recovery efforts — approved
- Environmental protections and debris testing plan for Sunshine Canyon Landfill — approvedSunshine Canyon Landfill
- Contracts at Hansen Dam Horse Park regarding equestrian boarding and evacuation protocols — approvedHansen Dam Horse Park
City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to note and file several financial and administrative reports. These include investment policy statements and annual reports for specific community facilities districts.
- Investment Reports for August 2024 through January 2025
- FY 2023-24 annual report for Community Facilities District No. 11 (Ponte Vista) Special Tax Bond
- FY 2023-24 annual report for Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) Special Tax Refunding Bonds
- 2023 and 2024 Annual Statements of Investment Policy
- Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024-25 Third Quarterly Report
The Council adopted Resolution 25-0030, ratifying the Mayor’s January 7 and 13, 2025 declarations of a local emergency due to windstorm and extreme fire weather. The resolution continues the state of emergency, authorizes city departments to act, and suspends competitive bidding requirements for emergency purchases. The Council also noted and filed six Budget and Finance Committee reports and one Housing and Homelessness Committee report, each approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 25-0030 ratifying local emergency (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Noted and filed Budget & Finance Committee Report 24-0458 (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Noted and filed Budget & Finance Committee Report 22-0016-S6 (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Noted and filed Budget & Finance Committee Report 22-0691-S4 (11 ayes, 0 nays)
- Noted and filed Budget & Finance Committee Report 23-0357 (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Noted and filed Budget & Finance Committee Report 24-1416 (12 ayes, 0 nays)
- Noted and filed Housing & Homelessness Committee Report 23-0652-S8 (12 ayes, 0 nays)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will review items that have completed public hearings. It will consider a committee report requesting the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, with assistance from the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, the Chief Legislative Analyst and the City Clerk, to study possible amendments to Neighborhood Council bylaws to add a youth seat and increase participation. The council will also consider a Transportation Committee report on posting traffic‑restriction signs to mitigate vehicle congestion (Agenda Item 25‑0156). No financial analysis has been completed for the Neighborhood Council proposal.
- Request to BONC (with DONE, CLA, City Clerk) for recommendations on amending NC bylaws to ensure youth participation, including a youth seat on each NC board.
- Request to BONC (with DONE, CLA, City Attorney) for recommendations on amending NC bylaws to facilitate greater member participation and leadership development.
- Request to DONE to include data on average NC member service time and number of board members serving multiple terms.
- CD 10 Transportation Committee report (Agenda Item 25‑0156) on posting traffic‑restriction signs to mitigate vehicle congestion.
The City Council adopted Resolution 24‑0008‑A to designate the parking lot at 711 North Alameda Street as an emergency temporary crisis shelter, exempt from CEQA. It also approved a draft ordinance amending the LA Administrative and Municipal Codes for Measure HLA and the Safe Streets for All Initiative. Additionally, the Council continued traffic‑restriction signs on South Sycamore Avenue/Obama Boulevard and instructed various departments to study air‑quality programs, grade‑separation options, and impacts of the Vincent Thomas Bridge project.
- Adopted Resolution 24‑0008‑A to use 711 N Alameda St. lot as temporary crisis shelter (adopted)
- Approved draft ordinance amending LAAC and LAMC for Measure HLA and Safe Streets for All (13‑0)
- Continued posting of No‑Left‑Turn signs on South Sycamore Ave/Obama Blvd (13‑0)
- Instructed LADOT, DONE, and others to report on feasibility of a city air‑quality program (13‑0)
- Requested BONC and related agencies to study youth participation options for Neighborhood Councils (12‑1)
- Directed Bureau of Engineering and LADOT to report steps for a grade‑separation study at Alameda St. and Lomita Blvd (13‑0)
- Ordered Caltrans, POLA, LADOT, and others to report on impacts and halt approvals for the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement (13‑0)
- Noted and filed LADOT report on streamlining transportation project timelines and instructed budget recommendations for FY 2025‑26 (13‑0)
- Traffic restriction signs at South Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard — continuedSouth Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted (33 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss several reports and motions, including a resolution to issue a supplemental tax‑exempt conduit revenue note up to $1,784,300 for the Avalon 1355 Supportive Housing Project in Council District 15. Other items include mayoral communications about appointments, updates on encampment fund contracts, and statutory exemptions for low‑barrier navigation centers. The meeting also features public comment and several budget‑related reports.
- 21‑0677 – Adopt TEFRA resolution and issue up to $1,784,300 tax‑exempt conduit note for Avalon 1355 Supportive Housing (1355 N. Avalon Blvd, CD 15)
- 20‑0841‑S52 – Statutory exemption and funding allocation for Valley Plaza Park Pallet Shelters, Eagle Rock THV, LaFayette Park Bridge Housing, and Van Nuys Blvd Bridge Housing
- 25‑1200‑S6 – Mayor’s communication appointing Rafael Aguilar to the Housing Authority Board
- 25‑1200‑S7 – Mayor’s communication appointing Christopher Reynosо to the Affordable Housing Commission
- 24‑0500‑S1 – Motion to amend Emergency Solutions Grant contract C‑145617 for additional funding of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved several mayoral communications, reports, and motions, each passing with a 3‑yes to 2‑absent vote. Notably, it authorized up to $1,784,300 in supplemental tax‑exempt financing for the Avalon 1355 Supportive Housing project under the TEFRA resolution. Additional approvals included a funding amendment to the Emergency Solutions Grant contract and a directive for the Housing Department to study options for applicants denied Emergency Renters Assistance.
- Approved Communication appointing Rafael Aguilar to Housing Authority (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved Communication appointing Christopher Reynosо to Affordable Housing Commission (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on Encampment Resolution Fund (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved Bureau of Engineering and City Administrative Officer reports for low‑barrier shelters (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved revised Los Angeles Housing Department report on Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved TEFRA financing and supplemental tax‑exempt note up to $1,784,300 for Avalon 1355 Supportive Housing (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved Motion to amend Emergency Solutions Grant contract C‑145617 for additional funding (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Approved Motion directing Housing Department to report options for denied Emergency Renters Assistance applicants (3 Yes; 2 Absent)
- Funding allocation, lease and continued use for Valley Plaza Park Pallet Shelters, Eagle Rock Recreation Center THV, and — approved11471 Chandler Boulevard; 7570 North Figueroa Street; 668 So
- Revised Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline (AHMP) process — approved
- TEFRA Resolution for Avalon 1355 Supportive Housing Project — approved1355 North Avalon Boulevard · $1.8M
- Lease agreement with GMA - Sierra Vista, LLC for interim housing operations — approved5301 Sierra Vista Avenue
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss accepting a $3.5 million state grant for cannabis equity and the acquisition of property for a new fire station. The body will also review several lease agreements and a proposal to raise purchase order limits.
- Acceptance of $3,500,000 grant for the 2025 Cannabis Equity Act Grant
- Acquisition of property at 16300 Foothill Boulevard for a new fire station
- Proposed lease with Commerce Commons Management, LLC at 5759-5771 Rickenbacker Road
- Proposed non-profit lease with East Side Riders Bike Club at 1513 East 103rd Street
- Ordinance to raise Blanket Purchase Order limit to $5,000 per transaction
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will review motions regarding illegal dumping penalties and fire hydrant maintenance. The body will also discuss powerline undergrounding in high-fire hazard zones and building decarbonization.
- Recommendations for increasing fines and penalties for illegal dumping
- Analysis of LAFD and LADWP workflow for fire hydrant inspection and repair
- Feasibility of a tiered system for undergrounding powerlines in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Bureau of Engineering reports on the Building Decarbonization Workplan
- Status report on the Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project and Measure W projects
- Map of utilities in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and feasibility of powerline undergrounding
- Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project status and Measure W projects overviewWatts Civic Center
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider rejecting an offer to turn an alley into a public alley on Van Noord Avenue and continued consideration of a lighting district assessment on Waterloo Street.
- Reject alley offer on 6900 Van Noord Avenue
- Confirm lighting district assessments on Waterloo Street
- Consider nuisance lien for 19031 West Superior Street
- Fiscal impact of $7,075.91 for alley processing
- Lien amount of $1,276.56 for nuisance abatement
The Los Angeles City Council approved five lawsuit settlements, including an $8 million payout in a police shooting case and a $675,000 settlement in a police disability discrimination case. The council also advanced a $55 million bond for a 238-unit affordable housing project, approved a new tourism marketing district, and authorized a development agreement for the Slauson and Wall Project. Several street lighting district assessments were confirmed, while two were abandoned due to majority protests.
- Approved $8M settlement in Margarito T. Lopez v. City (12-0)
- Approved $675K settlement in Adam Hollands v. City (12-0)
- Approved $55M bond for 238-unit housing at 1501 Miramar St (13-0)
- Adopted Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District ordinance (12-0)
- Authorized exclusive negotiation agreement for Slauson and Wall Project (11-0)
- Confirmed 10 street lighting district assessments; abandoned 2 due to protests (13-0)
- Approved $45K donation from LA Police Foundation for LAWPOA symposium (12-1)
- Continued nuisance abatement lien for 19031 W Superior St to May 6 (11-0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs — deferred19031 West Superior Street · $1,277
- Rejecting the offer for future alley as public alley located on 6900 Van Noord Avenue — approved6900 Van Noord Avenue
- Improvement and maintenance of the Waterloo Street and Reservoir Street Lighting District — approvedWaterloo Street and Reservoir Street
- Improvement and maintenance of the Elmer Avenue and Burbank Boulevard No. 2 Street Lighting District — approvedElmer Avenue and Burbank Boulevard No. 2
- Improvement and maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard Street Lighting District — approvedPico Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard
- Improvement and maintenance of the Carlyle Place and Carlyle Street Lighting District — approvedCarlyle Place and Carlyle Street
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will review several reports and motions, including updates on emergency management, revenue forecasts, and grant programs. Members will consider a motion to accept a $298,044 donation for the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships and a motion to reallocate funds to the Emergency Rental Assistance program. The committee will also vote on accepting a $3,500,000 Cannabis Equity Act grant and on proposed changes to the Transportation Demand Management ordinance and related fee ordinances.
- Item 9: Motion to accept a $298,044 donation from the Harbor Freight Tools Foundations for the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships.
- Item 12: Motion to reallocate funds from the United to House LA Fund‑Administration to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program for wildfire‑impacted residents.
- Item 13: Acceptance of a $3,500,000 grant award from the California Cannabis Equity Act.
- Item 14: Proposed amendments to the Transportation Demand Management ordinance, a new Development Review Fee ordinance, and a Mobility Investment Trust Fund ordinance.
- Item 8: Continuation of grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant Program for a Dive Simulator and Sonar.
The Budget and Finance Committee approved 15 items, all by 5-0 votes, including accepting a $298,044 donation from Harbor Freight Tools Foundations for the Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships, reallocating United to House LA Fund administration money to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for wildfire victims, and establishing a Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List. The committee also concurred with other committees' actions on grants for parks, aging services, port security training, and cannabis equity, and considered 27 litigation matters in closed session. Two verbal updates on wildfire recovery planning and budget hearing schedule were received with no action taken.
- Approved $298,044 Harbor Freight Tools donation for Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships (5-0)
- Approved reallocating United to House LA Fund admin funds to Emergency Rental Assistance for wildfire victims (5-0)
- Approved establishing Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List (5-0)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee on port security grant for Marine Firefighter Training (5-0)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee on port security grant for Dive Simulator and Sonar (5-0)
- Concurred with Arts Committee on Measure A grant agreements for four park projects (5-0)
- Concurred with Civil Rights Committee on accepting MIPPA grant funds (5-0)
- Concurred with Government Operations on $3.5M Cannabis Equity Act Grant (5-0)
- Assignment and Assumption of Grant Agreement for capital improvement projects — approvedCaballero Creek Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, Great Wall of L
- Authority to accept MIPPA grant funds and execute agreements — approved
- Continuation of grant funds for Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) for Marine Firefighter Training — approved
- Continuation of grant funds for Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) for a Dive Simulator and Sonar — approved
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will consider a First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C‑140215) with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. to provide an online training portal and learning management system for city employees. The committee will also hear multiple mayoral communications seeking civil‑service exemptions for several senior positions, and reports on hiring benchmarks, payroll issues, and other personnel matters.
- 25‑0187 – CAO report on Cornerstone OnDemand contract (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 25‑0249 – Mayor’s request to exempt Deputy City Engineer (Class Code 9490) from civil service
- 25‑0250 – Mayor’s request to exempt Assistant General Manager (Class Code 9257) from civil service
- 25‑0251 – Mayor’s request to exempt Chief Grants Administrator (Class Code 9182) from civil service
- 25‑0252 – Mayor’s request to exempt Assistant General Manager (Class Code 9381) from civil service
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved all five civil service exemption requests from the Mayor, covering positions in Engineering, General Services, Economic and Workforce Development, and Information Technology, as well as a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand for an online training portal. It also approved three motions, including one to integrate labor agreement terms into the payroll system, and noted and filed two reports. Two items were continued, and one was continued without action.
- Approved exemption for Deputy City Engineer (Bureau of Engineering) (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved exemption for Assistant General Manager (General Services) (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved exemption for Chief Grants Administrator (Economic and Workforce Development) (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved exemption for Assistant General Manager (Information Technology Agency) (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved amended contract with Cornerstone OnDemand for training portal (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved exemption of three CFID positions (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved motion to integrate labor agreement terms into payroll system (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved motion on LAPD sworn hiring (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. — approved
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will discuss a series of motions and resolutions, including a proposed June 2026 ballot measure to fund fire station maintenance and new construction. Other items include updates on charter reform, revisions to residency requirements for Harbor Commissioners, and several state legislative program support resolutions. The meeting also includes a public comment period.
- Motion 25‑0046: Proposed June 2026 ballot measure for a bond to fund fire station maintenance and new construction (Community Impact Statement: Yes; supported by Westside, North Westwood, and Pico Union Neighborhood Councils).
- Item 24‑1435: City Attorney report on draft ordinance amending residency requirements for Board of Harbor Commissioners (Community Impact Statement: Yes; for Wilmington Neighborhood Council).
- Item 25‑0118: Motion to propose a new Charter section for a Port of Los Angeles Public Access Investment Plan (Fiscal Impact Statement: No).
- Resolution 24‑1261: City position on Measure A to repeal Measure H tax and institute a half‑cent sales tax for affordable housing.
- Resolution 23‑0002‑S148: Support for Senate Bill 1059 to amend cannabis excise taxes and aid commercial cannabis businesses (Community Impact Statement: Yes; for South Central Neighborhood Council).
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved a City Attorney draft ordinance to revise residency requirements for Harbor Commissioners, and a motion proposing a new Charter section for a Port of Los Angeles Public Access Investment Plan. It also approved several resolutions and motions related to the City's 2025-26 State Legislative Program, including support for a fire station bond measure and a resolution on the Local Solutions Fund methodology. All items were approved with 4 yes votes and 0 no votes, with Councilmember Lee absent.
- Approved City Attorney report and draft ordinance revising Harbor Commissioner residency requirements (4-0)
- Approved motion for Port of Los Angeles Public Access Investment Plan Charter section (4-0)
- Approved motion for Charter Reform Commission updates (4-0)
- Approved Resolution on Local Solutions Fund methodology as amended (4-0)
- Approved Resolution on Encampment Resolution Funding flexibility (4-0)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee approval of fire station bond ballot measure (4-0)
- Approved Resolution supporting SB 701 banning Wi-Fi jamming devices (4-0)
- Approved motion to study LAUSD candidates in Public Matching Funds Program as amended (3-1)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on a motion and accompanying resolution to issue up to $55 million in revenue bonds or notes to finance and refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a 238‑unit multifamily rental project at 1501 Miramar Street in District One. The Council will also consider a categorical exemption and amendment to the memorandum of agreement with the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, allowing the aquarium to sell beverages and packaged snacks in its gift shop and an adjacent coffee cart. Both items are subject to mayoral approval after Council action.
- Motion and resolution (CD 1) to issue revenue bonds/notes up to $55,000,000 for 1501 Miramar Street housing project
- Categorical exemption and amendment for Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to sell beverages and snacks on aquarium grounds
- Public comment period for multiple agenda items and non‑agenda items
- Roll call and approval of minutes
The Council approved a resolution allowing the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue up to $55 million in revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 238-unit multifamily rental housing project at 1501 Miramar Street. The item was continued to March 18, 2025, subject to mayoral approval. The Council also approved several other items, including contracts, leases, and donations.
- Approved $55M revenue bond resolution for 238-unit housing at 1501 Miramar St (10-0, continued to 3/18)
- Approved amendment to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium agreement allowing snack/beverage sales (11-0)
- Accepted $2M sports field improvements donation from Oakwood School (11-0)
- Approved $70,000 transfer for LA RiverWay bike path design (11-0)
- Continued lease negotiation for Santa Fe Ave overpass parcels to 4/22 (11-0)
- Approved $16.2M IT contracts for LADBS (11-0)
- Approved $1.5M LAPD training fund distribution (11-0)
- Approved $25,000 hit-and-run reward payment (11-0)
- Issuance of revenue bonds to finance/refinance 238-unit multifamily housing project at 1501 Miramar Street — continued1501 Miramar Street · 238 units · $55.0M
- First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium — approvedCabrillo Marine Aquarium grounds
- Gift Agreement, License and Maintenance Agreement with Oakwood School for sport field improvementsNorth Hollywood Recreation Center · $2.0M
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Los Angeles City Health Commission
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and hear a presentation on the Los Angeles Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services Division staffing and needs. The meeting will also include public comment and Neighborhood Council reports.
- Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Presentation on LAFD EMS Division staffing and needs
- Neighborhood Council comments on agenda items
- Public comment period (in-person only)
- Adjournment
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings to consider protests, appeals, or objections regarding proposed liens for nuisance abatement and code violations. The body will decide whether to confirm these liens for specific properties based on reports from the Department of Building and Safety.
- Proposed lien of $4,001.98 for 16822 West Clark Street
- Proposed lien of $1,276.56 for 17854 West Bessemer Street
- Proposed lien of $2,370.40 for 1920 North Holly Drive
- Public hearing for nuisance abatement lien at 9100 North Sandusky Avenue
The Los Angeles City Council adopted a motion to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantial remodeling of residential real property through June 1, 2025, with an urgency clause requiring 12 votes. The motion also requests the City Attorney to amend the ordinance to extend the termination date to August 1, 2025, remove the permit exemption, apply protections retroactively to pending eviction proceedings, and extend paid and secured permits by six months. The vote was 12-0, with three members absent.
- Adopted motion (Blumenfield – Soto-Martinez) to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantial remodeling through June 1, 2025, with urgency clause (12 votes required).
- Requested City Attorney to amend ordinance to change termination date from June 1, 2025 to August 1, 2025.
- Requested City Attorney to remove exemption for evictions relating to permits and apply protections retroactively to pending proceedings.
- Requested City Attorney to ensure paid and secured permits are extended six months upon effective date of ordinance.
- Adopted CEQA exemption determination for the ordinance (common sense exemption).
- Directed Los Angeles Housing Department to file Notices of Exemption with the County Recorder's Office.
- Amending Section 165.03 of LAMC to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantially remodeling residential r — approved
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee will discuss six agenda items. These include a Department of Aging report seeking authority to accept Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant funds and execute related agreements. Additional items cover workplace immigration‑enforcement information, stop‑gap funding for Esperanza Immigrant Rights programs, immigration‑rights outreach, a proposal to prohibit city resources for immigration enforcement, and a report on closing the digital divide with equitable broadband access.
- 25‑0190 – Department of Aging request to accept MIPPA grant funds and execute agreements (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 25‑0114 – Motion to provide employers and employees information on workplace immigration enforcement and assess feasibility of required postings and trainings
- 25‑0112 – Motion to allocate funds for three months of stop‑gap support for Esperanza Immigrant Rights programs serving residents facing removal proceedings
- 23‑0243 – Chief Legislative Analyst report proposing to prohibit the use of City resources for immigration enforcement (Fiscal Impact: No)
- 20‑0761‑S1 – Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and Bureau of Street Lighting report on addressing the digital divide and ensuring equitable broadband access (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
The committee approved five items, including accepting Medicare grant funds for the Department of Aging, and four motions related to immigration rights and enforcement. One item on digital divide and broadband access was continued to a future date. All approvals were by a 3-0 vote with two members absent.
- Approved Department of Aging report to accept MIPPA grant funds (3-0)
- Approved motion on workplace immigration enforcement information and feasibility study (3-0)
- Approved motion to identify stop-gap funding for Esperanza Immigrant Rights programs (3-0)
- Approved motion on department efforts to provide immigration rights information (3-0)
- Approved Chief Legislative Analyst report prohibiting City resources for immigration enforcement, as amended (3-0)
- Continued digital divide and broadband access item to a date to be determined
- Department of Aging report relative to MIPPA grant funds — approved
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to consider a report on a public alley offer and two motions regarding transportation infrastructure. These include a potential study for a grade separation to divert truck traffic and the impacts of a bridge deck replacement project.
- Rejecting the offer of a future public alley at 6900 Van Noord Avenue
- Commissioning a study for a grade separation connecting Alameda Street and Lomita Boulevard
- Discussing impacts of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project
The Public Works Committee unanimously approved three items: rejecting an offer to dedicate a future alley at 6900 Van Noord Avenue as public, commissioning a study on a grade separation between Alameda Street and Lomita Boulevard to divert truck traffic, and a motion on the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project impacts. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved Bureau of Engineering report to reject alley offer at 6900 Van Noord Avenue (3-0)
- Approved motion to study grade separation connecting Alameda Street and Lomita Boulevard (3-0)
- Approved motion on Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project impacts (3-0)
- Rejecting the offer for future alley as public alley — approved6900 Van Noord Avenue
- Grade separation study for Alameda Street and Lomita Boulevard — approvedAlameda Street and Lomita Boulevard
- Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project impacts — approvedVincent Thomas Bridge
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a budget recommendation to transfer funds from the Unappropriated Balance to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to maintain existing crossing guard services through the end of the school year. The Council will also receive committee reports on three state assembly bills (AB 742, AB 1306, AB 1082) and will take note and file resolutions supporting the city’s positions on those bills. Additional agenda items include roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public comment periods.
- Budget transfer to fund crossing guard services (Item 24‑1585)
- Note and file resolution supporting AB 742 (police canines) (Item 23‑0002‑S33)
- Note and file resolution supporting AB 1306 (criminal‑justice reforms) (Item 23‑0002‑S61)
- Note and file resolution supporting AB 1082 (peace officer authority) (Item 23‑0002‑S32)
- Roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee is reviewing funding recommendations for Measure A and the Homelessness Emergency Declaration quarterly report. Members are considering motions to establish new funds and transfer money for interim housing rehabilitation.
- Proposed license extension for El Puente Bridge Housing at 711 North Alameda Street
- Funding appropriation for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Five
- Funding transfer for Oak Tree Inn (17448 Ventura Boulevard) and Motel 6 (15711 West Roscoe Boulevard) projects
- Proposal to create a time-limited performance management Bureau within the Los Angeles Housing Department
- Assessment of facilities for Proposition 1 funding requiring at least 48 behavioral health beds
- License Agreement extension for El Puente Bridge Housing711 North Alameda Street
- Establishment of Special Fund for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Five
- Rehabilitation of Oak Tree Inn and Motel 6 for interim housing17448 Ventura Boulevard and 15711 West Roscoe Boulevard
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review reports on police cadet programs and library safety, and consider accepting emergency management and port security grants. The committee will also discuss fire hydrant inspection workflows.
- LAPD cadet and police academy program overview
- Library safety measures and security enhancements
- Rancho LPG facility inspection and safety report
- Acceptance of FY2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
- Acceptance of FY2024 Port Security Grant for Fire Boat Training
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss updated contracts for information technology services. The body is also considering several lease agreements for city-owned spaces, including office space and nonprofit sites for community programs.
- Amended and Restated contracts with 12 contractors for information technology professional services
- Proposed successor lease with LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for 426-462 East Temple Street
- Proposed nonprofit lease with Alcott Center for 305 East 1st Street
- Proposed no-cost nonprofit lease with Canopy Roots for 1710 North Cherokee Avenue
- Proposed nonprofit lease with Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust for 10702 Sharp Avenue for a community garden and urban farm
The Government Operations Committee approved all five agenda items. It approved as amended a report on amended contracts with 12 IT contractors, and approved four lease agreements: a successor lease with Metro for office space on East Temple Street, a nonprofit lease with Alcott Center for space on East 1st Street, a no-cost lease with Canopy Roots for space on North Cherokee Avenue, and a lease with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust for a vacant lot on Sharp Avenue for a community garden. Councilmember Jurado was absent for all votes.
- Approved as amended the City Administrative Officer report on amended contracts with 12 IT contractors (25-0189).
- Approved the successor lease with LA County Metro for office space at 426-462 East Temple Street (13-0275-S2).
- Approved the nonprofit lease with Alcott Center for space at 305 East 1st Street for the CIRCLE Program (25-0199).
- Approved the no-cost nonprofit lease with Canopy Roots for space at 1710 North Cherokee Avenue for the CIRCLE Program (25-0115).
- Approved the nonprofit lease with LA Neighborhood Land Trust for a vacant lot at 10702 Sharp Avenue for a community garden and urban farm (24-1436).
- First Amended and Restated contracts with 12 contractors for information technology professional services — approved
- Proposed successor lease agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority — approved426-462 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Proposed nonprofit lease with Alcott Center for the CIRCLE Program — approved305 East 1st Street
- Proposed no cost non-profit lease with Canopy Roots for the CIRCLE Program — approved1710 North Cherokee Avenue
- Proposed non-profit lease agreement with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust for a community garden and urban farm — approved10702 Sharp Avenue, Los Angeles CA 91345
City Council Meeting
The City Council is considering ordinances of intention to establish hearing dates for the maintenance of three street lighting districts. If adopted, these measures will create dedicated maintenance assessment accounts for the specified areas.
- Hearing date of May 6, 2025, for Mulholland Drive and San Feliciano Drive Street Lighting District ($6,461.38 annual collection)
- Hearing date of May 6, 2025, for Cartwright Avenue and Landale Street Lighting District ($479.56 annual collection)
- Hearing date of May 6, 2025, for Encino Avenue and Ventura Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District
The Los Angeles City Council approved multiple items, including ordinances to set public hearing dates for seven street lighting maintenance districts, and continued an item on fire-related eviction protections. It also granted two liquor license applications, denied one, and approved a resolution supporting zero-emission standards for furnaces and water heaters. The council received and filed the appeal regarding the removal of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.
- Adopted ordinances of intention setting May 6, 2025, as hearing dates for seven street lighting maintenance districts, with annual assessments ranging from $395.94 to $6,461.38.
- Continued to March 7, 2025, a decision on a liquor license application for Heavenly Liquor 4U Inc. at 8650 Reseda Boulevard, Northridge.
- Granted a liquor license application for Trufive Holdings, Inc. (McCall's Meat and Fish Co.) at 3141 Glendale Boulevard.
- Granted a liquor license application for Vallarta Supermarket at 3300 West Slauson Avenue.
- Adopted a motion to note and file the Housing and Homelessness Committee report on drafting ordinances to prohibit certain evictions related to the January 2025 fires.
- Adopted a resolution supporting the South Coast Air Quality Management District's proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 to mandate zero-emission standards for residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters.
- Approved a motion to receive and file the appeal relative to the removal of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.
- Approved the installation of the name CHRISTINA RICCI on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6258 Hollywood Boulevard.
- Establish hearing date for Mulholland Drive and San Feliciano Drive Street Lighting District maintenance — approvedMulholland Drive and San Felically Drive
- Establish hearing date for Cartwright Avenue and Landale Street Street Lighting District maintenance — approvedCartwright Avenue and Landale Street
- Establish hearing date for Encino Avenue and Ventura Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District maintenance — approvedEncino Avenue and Ventura Boulevard No. 1
- Establish hearing date for Van Nuys Boulevard and Otsego Street No. 1 Street Lighting District maintenance — approvedVan Nuys Boulevard and Otsego Street No. 1
- Establish hearing date for Hutton Drive and Trudy Drive Street Lighting District maintenance — approvedHutton Drive and Trudy Drive
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will hear a motion directing the City Administrative Officer to inventory existing online budget engagement tools and propose a modernization plan. It will also consider motions on a biennial budget cycle analysis, a funding plan for Super Scoopers, and grant acceptance reports for various safety and community programs. Public comment will be taken in person only.
- Motion 24‑0765: Report on all existing City online budget engagement tools and recommend modernization (referred to Government Operations and Budget and Finance Committees).
- Motion 23‑1027‑S3: Analyze impacts of switching to a two‑year budget cycle and recommend a biennial schedule.
- Motion 25‑0111: Funding plan to permanently acquire one or more Super Scoopers for the City.
- Grant acceptance reports for the Child Passenger Safety Program and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (item 25‑0045).
- Grant acceptance packets for Los Angeles County Dispute Resolution Program (items 24‑0965 and 24‑0966).
The Budget and Finance Committee approved the City Administrative Officer's Mid-Year Financial Status Report as amended, along with five motions related to budget modernization, a biennial budget cycle study, Super Scooper acquisition funding, West Caribou Lane repairs, and city vacancy rates. The committee also concurred with other committees' actions on several grant acceptances and approved outside counsel contracts. All votes were unanimous except one grant item (4-1) and one outside counsel item (4-0 with one absence).
- Approved Mid-Year Financial Status Report as amended (5-0)
- Approved motion to modernize online budget engagement tools (5-0)
- Approved motion to study biennial budget cycle impacts (5-0)
- Approved motion for Super Scooper permanent acquisition funding plan (5-0)
- Approved motion to fund West Caribou Lane repairs (5-0)
- Approved motion on city department vacancy rates (5-0)
- Concurred with Public Safety Committee on Alcohol Policing grant (4-1, Hernandez no)
- Approved outside counsel contracts (4-0, McOsker absent)
- Funding plan to permanently acquire one or more Super Scoopers — approved
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review a Municipal Facilities Committee report authorizing the City to negotiate and execute an exclusive agreement for the disposition and development of the property at 5867 South Los Angeles Street. It will also hear reports on a new Pacific Avenue Corridor Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone, a request for information to find an operator for the Watts Coffee House at 1827 East 103rd Street, and a motion to coordinate with LA28 on local workforce employment opportunities. Several draft ordinances and reports on business improvement districts and the Tourism and Marketing District will be presented for consideration.
- Authorization to negotiate an exclusive agreement for 5867 South Los Angeles Street (Item 19‑0362‑S1)
- Report on establishing the Pacific Avenue Corridor JEDI Zone in Council District 15 (Item 23‑0957)
- Request for Information to identify a qualified operator for the Watts Coffee House at 1827 East 103rd Street (Item 25‑0154)
- Motion to work with LA28 to document employment opportunities for the local workforce (Item 15‑0989‑S40)
- Draft Ordinance of Intention to modify the Management District Plan for the Los Angeles Tourism and Marketing District (Item 14‑0943)
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved all 16 agenda items, including establishing the Pacific Avenue Corridor Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone, authorizing negotiations for development at 5867 South Los Angeles Street, and requesting an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week protections to fast food employees. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Nazarian absent.
- Approved exclusive negotiation agreement for 5867 South Los Angeles Street (4-0)
- Approved establishing Pacific Avenue Corridor JEDI Zone in CD 15 (4-0)
- Approved RFI for Watts Coffee House operator at 1827 East 103rd Street (4-0)
- Approved motion to document LA28 local workforce opportunities (4-0)
- Approved modifying Los Angeles Tourism and Marketing District plan (4-0)
- Approved establishing Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID (4-0)
- Approved Fair Work Week extension to fast food employees, as amended (4-0)
- Approved Workforce Development Board Annual Plan modifications, as amended (4-0)
- Authorization to negotiate and execute an exclusive negotiation agreement for the disposition and development of City pr — approved5867 South Los Angeles Street
- Establishing the Pacific Avenue Corridor Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone — approved
- Request for Information to identify a qualified operator for the Watts Coffee House — approved182 27 East 103rd Street
- Modifying the Management District Plan for the Los Angeles Tourism and Marketing District — approved
- Establishing a Business Improvement District known as the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District — approved
- Reconfirmation of the Little Tokyo, Merchant-Based, Business Improvement District — approved
- Reconfirmation of the Chatsworth, Merchant-Based, Business Improvement District — approved
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will discuss an ordinance for the Navajo Q255 Large Generator Interconnection Agreement and a contract for the Water Quality Laboratory Project. The body will also review reports on power outages at the Port of Los Angeles and pilot library cooling centers for 2025.
- Ordinance for the Navajo Q255 Large Generator Interconnection Agreement 23-011
- Agreement with Jacobs Project Management Co. for the Water Quality Laboratory Project
- Motion regarding undergrounding powerlines in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Motion on the feasibility of a City program for local air quality challenges
- Report on pilot library cooling centers for Heat Season 2025
- Navajo Q255 Large Generator Interconnection Agreement 23-011
- Owner's Agent services for the Water Quality Laboratory Project
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will discuss setting pay for two new city classifications and consider exempting several staff positions from civil service rules. The meeting also includes a report on Police Department staffing and motions regarding city employment practices.
- Ordinance to set salaries for Principal Clean Water Manager and Zoo Curator
- Exemption of 6 CAO positions from Civil Service
- Exemption of 36 EWDD grant-funded positions from Civil Service
- Report on LAPD Communications Division staffing
- Motion to modernize city employment practices
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved all seven agenda items, including new salary classifications for Principal Clean Water Manager and Zoo Curator of Animal Wellbeing, exemptions for CAO and EWDD positions, amendments to the DWP MOU, a motion on charter reform employment practices, and a motion on vacancy rates. All votes were 2-0 with Councilmember Rodriguez absent. The committee also noted and filed a report on LAPD Communications Division staffing.
- Approved salaries for Principal Clean Water Manager and Zoo Curator of Animal Wellbeing (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved exemption of six CAO positions from Civil Service for Homelessness Outreach (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved exemption of 36 EWDD grant-funded positions from Civil Service (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved amendments to DWP Management Employees Unit MOU footnotes 7 and 15 (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Noted and filed LAPD Communications Division staffing report (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved motion to modernize employment practices in charter reform (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved motion on vacancy rates for FY 2025-26 (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a Government Operations Committee report to approve a $2.4 million construction change order for the Lankershim Arts Center Rehabilitation. The report also recommends transferring $1.6 million in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funds to the Department of General Services and $700,000 to the Bureau of Engineering for the project.
- Approve $2.4M construction change order for Lankershim Arts Center
- Transfer $1.6M MICLA funds to General Services
- Transfer $700K MICLA funds to Bureau of Engineering
- Negotiate new license agreement for City Hall Farmer's Market
- Report on Phase III costs for Lankershim Arts Center
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-1 to direct the Department of City Planning to draft an ordinance exempting 2028 Olympic and Paralympic venues and related infrastructure from most zoning and planning approvals, subject to Mayor approval. The item was adopted with multiple amendments, including one ensuring the draft ordinance won't be considered until a report is prepared and another excluding large-scale permanent cable-guided transit projects. The council also approved funding transfers for the Lankershim Arts Center rehabilitation and several other routine items.
- Approved $1.6M MICLA fund transfer for Lankershim Arts Center project (11-0)
- Approved $1.7M change order and $300K contingency for Lankershim Arts Center Phase II (11-0)
- Instructed GSD to negotiate new license with LARABA for City Hall Farmer's Market (12-0)
- Authorized parking agreement with Rosenthal and Rosenthal at LADOT Lot 690 (11-0)
- Approved LAPD records disposition schedule PDX/68 (11-0)
- Designated Obama/Crenshaw intersection as 'Danny Bakewell, Sr. Square' (11-0)
- Designated 17th/Palos Verdes/Crescent as 'Gojko Spralja Square' (11-0)
- Directed DCP to draft 2028 Olympics zoning exemption ordinance (11-1)
- Lankershim Arts Center Rehabilitation Project Budget and Scope — approved$1.6M
- License agreement with LARABA for City Hall Farmer’s Market — approvedSouth Plaza of City Hall
- Parking agreement with Rosenthal and Rosenthal, Inc. for LADOT Lot 690 — approved12225 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, California 91604 · $87,480
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Transportation Committee and Special Joint Meeting with Public Works Committee
The Transportation and Public Works Committees are meeting to discuss the implementation of Measure HLA and the Los Angeles Safe Streets for All Initiative. The body will also consider a proposal to reduce wait times for transportation infrastructure projects and a motion regarding traffic signs at South Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard.
- Draft Ordinance for Measure HLA, Safe Streets for All Initiative, and Mobility Plan 2035
- Implementation plan for Measure Healthy Streets LA (HLA) to leverage funds and grants
- Proposal to streamline design and construction of transportation infrastructure projects
- Motion to post traffic restriction signs at South Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard
- Feasibility of a Citizens Air Complaint Program modeled after New York City
The Transportation Committee, in a joint meeting with Public Works, approved a motion to post traffic restriction signs at South Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard, and another to study a city air quality program. It also approved an amended draft ordinance implementing Measure HLA and Mobility Plan 2035 community engagement policies, and received/filed a budget recommendation for a Measure HLA implementation plan. A report on streamlining transportation infrastructure projects was noted and filed.
- Approved motion to post traffic restriction signs at South Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard (2-0, Park absent)
- Approved motion to study feasibility of a city air quality program (2-0, Park absent)
- Approved amended draft ordinance for Measure HLA and Mobility Plan 2035 community engagement (2-0, Park and Padilla absent)
- Received and filed budget recommendation for Measure HLA implementation plan (2-0, Park and Padilla absent)
- Noted and filed LADOT report on streamlining transportation infrastructure projects (2-0, Park and Padilla absent)
- Posting traffic restriction signs at South Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard — approvedSouth Sycamore Avenue and Obama Boulevard
- Amend LA Administrative Code and Municipal Code for Measure HLA and Mobility Plan 2035 engagement policies — approved
- Implementation plan for Measure Healthy Streets LA (HLA) — received and filed
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review initial cost estimates for the January 2025 wildfires and consider supporting state legislation to prevent monopolistic homeownership in fire-damaged areas. The body will also discuss a grant extension for the Venice Pier Improvement Project.
- Review initial cost estimates for January 2025 fire and windstorm event
- Consider support for state legislation on homeownership in fire-damaged areas
- Approve grant extension for Venice Pier Improvement Project
- Receive report on fiscal recovery from 2025 wildfires
- Consider 2025-26 State Legislative Program
The City Council approved a $900,000 settlement in the Bird Global, Inc. bankruptcy case, authorizing the City Attorney to expend funds for the settlement. The council also adopted a resolution supporting state legislation (SB 701) to criminalize Wi-Fi jammers and signal scramblers, and instructed the City Administrative Officer to provide quarterly reports on fiscal recovery from the January 2025 wildfires. Multiple personal injury and employment lawsuit settlements were approved in closed session.
- Approved $900,000 settlement in Bird Global bankruptcy case (14-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting SB 701 to ban Wi-Fi jammers (15-0)
- Instructed CAO to provide quarterly wildfire recovery reports (15-0)
- Approved $2.85M settlement in tree branch injury case (14-0)
- Approved $1.15M settlement in Greek Theater tree fall case (14-0)
- Approved $370,000 settlement in whistleblower retaliation case (14-0)
- Approved $195,000 settlement in employment discrimination case (14-0)
- Rejected settlement in Marques Buford auto incident case (14-0)
- Establishing City position on State Density Bonus Law amendments — adopted
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Arts, Park, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Park, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will review reports on park improvements, animal services, and library safety. The body is also considering amendments to Neighborhood Council bylaws to ensure youth participation.
- Proposed youth seats and term limits for Neighborhood Councils
- Report on enhancing safety for library workforce and patrons
- Agreement with Oakwood School for donated sport field improvements
- Feasibility of requiring microchips for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses
- Grant awards for projects at Caballero Creek Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, Great Wall of Los Angeles Interpretative Green Bridge, and Watts Towers Arts Campus
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved a motion to amend Neighborhood Council bylaws to ensure youth participation, including designating a youth seat on each council and creating term limits. The motion passed 3-0. The committee also approved several other items, including agreements for park improvements, a library safety motion, and a naloxone distribution pilot program.
- Approved motion to amend Neighborhood Council bylaws for youth seats and term limits (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for beverage/snack sales (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved Measure A grant assignments for park projects (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved Oakwood School sports field improvements donation agreement (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved library safety motion for enhanced security and violence prevention (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved naloxone distribution pilot program in South LA funded by Opioid Settlement (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved spay/neuter voucher value program adjustments (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved microchipping feasibility report as amended (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (FCMA) — approvedCabrillo Marine Aquarium grounds
- Measure A – Assignment and Assumption of Grant Agreement for grant awards from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open — approvedCaballero Creek Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, Great Wall of L
- Proposed License And Maintenance Agreement With The Oakwood School — approvedOakwood School
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Campo De Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association — continuedCampo De Cahuenga Historical Museum
- Fiscal Year 2025-28 Proposition 56 California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 grant award — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider continued items on street lighting districts for Onteora and Kerwin Places, 112th Street with Compton Avenue, and 112th Street with Central Avenue, and will vote on the associated ordinances. It will also review an application to grant a liquor license to Super King Market at 16107 West Victory Boulevard. Routine business such as roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public comment will also be addressed.
- CD 14: Ordinance to levy assessments and maintain the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District (item 23‑0900‑S40)
- CD 15: Ordinance for improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Compton Avenue Street Lighting District (item 24‑0900‑S72)
- CD 15: Ordinance for improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Central Avenue Street Lighting District (item 24‑0900‑S73)
- CD 6: Application to grant a liquor license for off‑site consumption at Super King Market, 16107 West Victory Boulevard (item 23‑0241‑S1)
The Los Angeles City Council ratified the Mayor's local emergency declaration for the January 2025 wildfires and approved up to $9 million in state and federal grants for temporary wildfire cleanup jobs. The council also approved a $1.5 million settlement for a police bomb squad incident, denied a rent-gouging protection bill, and designated seven locations in CD 5 for enforcement against sitting or sleeping in public spaces.
- Ratified local emergency declaration for January 2025 wildfires (15-0)
- Authorized up to $4.5M federal grant for wildfire cleanup jobs (13-0)
- Authorized up to $4.5M state grant for wildfire workforce assistance (13-0)
- Approved $1.5M settlement for Jesse Reyes v. City (14-0)
- Denied support for AB 246 rent-gouging protection (7-6)
- Designated 7 CD 5 locations for anti-sitting/lying enforcement (11-4)
- Approved $1.45M for CD 3 community beautification (15-0)
- Approved $125,000 for Haynes Street Greenway construction (15-0)
- Improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting DistrictOnteora and Kerwin Places
- Improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Compton Avenue Street Lighting District — continued112th Street and Compton Avenue
- Improvement and maintenance of the 112th Street and Central Avenue Street Lighting District — continued112th Street and Central Avenue
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Super King Marke — approved16107 West Victory Boulevard
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Cali Market — deferred9601 and 9603 West Venice Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider an appeal to stop transient motel use at the Hi Lite Motel and related properties. The body will also discuss creating development standards for equestrian equipment storage containers and a sign district for Figueroa and Olympic boulevards.
- Hi Lite Motel use discontinuation appeal (Broadway)
- Storage container standards for 'K' Overlay Zones
- Sign district for Figueroa and Olympic boulevards
- Westwood Presbyterian Church covenant release
- $85,000 environmental justice program funding
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee denied an appeal by LA Hi Lite Property, Inc. and others, sustaining the Zoning Administrator's decision to discontinue transient motel use at the Hi Lite Motel on South Broadway. The committee also adopted several motions, including one to release Westwood Presbyterian Church from a 1982 covenant and another to study storage container use for equestrian equipment in 'K' Overlay Zones. Additionally, it approved $85,000 for Environmental Justice Policy Program outreach and held a report on affordable housing on commercial infill sites for further revisions.
- Denied appeal of Hi Lite Motel shutdown, sustaining Zoning Administrator (5-0)
- Adopted motion to release Westwood Presbyterian Church from 1982 covenant (5-0)
- Adopted motion to study storage container standards for equestrian equipment in 'K' Overlay Zones (5-0)
- Adopted motion to revise municipal code sections on animal services (5-0)
- Adopted motion to initiate Sign District for properties on South Figueroa Street (5-0)
- Approved $85,000 for Environmental Justice Policy Program Phase II outreach (5-0)
- Held report on commercial infill housing, instructed departments to report back (5-0)
- Appeal regarding discontinuance of transient motel use at Hi Lite Motel — denied10317, 10321, and 10325 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
- Appeal regarding construction of new two-story single family dwelling — continued504 West Avenue 44, Los Angeles, CA · 1 units
- Release of Westwood Presbyterian Church from Covenant and Agreement — approved10822 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Establish development standards for equestrian equipment storage containers in 'K' Overlay Zones — approved
- Revision of Los Angeles Municipal Code sections regarding animal services — approved
- Initiation of a Sign District — approved911-915, 925, 927, and 933-939 South Figueroa Street; 845 We
- Authorize use of funds for Environmental Justice Policy Program outreach — approved$85,000
Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee will consider several reports from the Board of Airport Commissioners, including approvals of long‑term operating agreements for rooftop and parking‑canopy solar projects at Van Nuys Airport. It will also review amendments to media concession contracts at LAX and authority for aeronautical permits. Additional items include a quarterly update from the Port of Los Angeles and various contract and policy reports.
- Verbal discussion only: Port of Los Angeles (POLA) quarterly update.
- Approve three 20‑year operating agreements with Current Energy LLC for rooftop and parking‑canopy solar power systems at Van Nuys Airport, with CEQA categorical exemption.
- Approve Sixth Amendment to Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement LAA‑8796 with JCDecaux Airport Inc. for indoor advertising at LAX, with CEQA categorical exemption.
- Approve blanket authority for Los Angeles World Airports to issue Non‑Exclusive Aeronautical Limited Access Permits at LAX, with CEQA categorical exemption.
- Approve amendment to contracts DA‑5456 (Birdi Systems Inc.) and DA‑5457 (Direct A/V) for on‑call IT infrastructure support for Los Angeles World Airports, with CEQA exemption.
- Three 20-year Operating Agreements with Current Energy LLC for solar power systems at VNYVan Nuys Airport (VNY)
- Sixth Amendment to Terminal Media Operator Concession Agreement LAA-8796 with JCDecaux Airport Inc.Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Blanket authority for issuance of Non-Exclusive Aeronautical Limited Access Permits at LAXLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Third Amendment to IT infrastructure support contracts with Birdi Systems Inc. and Direct A/VLos Angeles World Airports
- Five-year agreement with LAXTEC for management of common use facilities at LAXLos Angeles World Airports
- 60-month lease with United Airlines, Inc. for office space at Skyview CenterSkyview Center, Los Angeles World Airports
- Amend Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 Section Thirteen - Parking ChargesPort of Los Angeles
Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee
The Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee will hear a verbal presentation from the President of the Innovation and Performance Commission. It will consider Motion 25‑0125 to examine the current process, timeline, and bottlenecks for repairing damaged street and pedestrian lighting and compare it with other major cities. It will also consider Motion 25‑0107 to audit key functions of City departments to identify duplication of services in non‑Charter mandated areas. No community impact statements were submitted for either motion.
- Motion 25‑0125 (Rodriguez‑Padilla): Review of street and pedestrian lighting repair process, timelines, bottlenecks, and comparative analysis with other cities.
- Motion 25‑0107 (Rodriguez‑Harris‑Dawson): Audit of City department functions to identify duplication of services in non‑Charter mandated departments.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will discuss several committee reports, including a recommendation to study converting Wilton Place at Pico Boulevard into a parklet. It will also consider a request for the Fire Department to assess equipment and training needed to mitigate electric‑vehicle fires. Additional items include filing a report on Red Flag streets in Very High Fire Hazard zones and evaluating the city’s participation in the 30x30 land‑conservation initiative.
- Instruct the Bureau of Engineering, Recreation and Parks, and City Attorney to report on converting Wilton Place at Pico Boulevard into a parklet.
- Instruct the Los Angeles Fire Department to report on equipment and training needed to mitigate electric‑vehicle fires.
- File the Los Angeles Fire Department report on the Red Flag streets survey in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone communities in District 1.
- Instruct the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Department of City Planning to report on the feasibility of the city joining the 30x30 conservation campaign.
The City Council authorized a $9.5 million settlement in the Daniel Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles case, subject to mayoral approval. The council also adopted several other items, including directing reports on EV fire equipment, a parklet at Wilton Place, and a 30x30 conservation feasibility study. The Olympic venue zoning exemption was continued to February 28, 2025.
- Approved $9.5M settlement in Daniel Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles (10-0)
- Instructed Bureau of Engineering to report on converting Wilton Place closure to parklet (11-0)
- Instructed LAFD to report on EV fire equipment and training (11-0)
- Noted and filed LAFD report on Red Flag streets in VHFHSZ (11-0)
- Instructed report on feasibility of joining 30x30 Conservation campaign (11-0)
- Continued Olympic venue zoning exemption to February 28, 2025 (11-0)
- Approved $105,588 in CRA/LA bond proceeds for La Guadalupe project (11-0)
- Authorized revocable permit to The Broad for right-of-way construction (11-0)
- Convert closure of Wilton Place at Pico Boulevard into a parklet — approvedWilton Place at Pico Boulevard
- Feasibility of joining the 30x30 Conservation campaign — approved
- Exempt Olympic and Paralympic venues from City Planning approvals and zoning regulations
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a proposal to initiate the South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers project. This includes the creation of monument structures at four specific intersections and the development of an interactive historical storymap.
- Authorization of $3,000,000 from the 2023 State Budget Act for the South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers project
- Proposed monuments at East Adams Blvd/South Central Ave, East Slauson Ave/South Central Ave, South Crenshaw Blvd/West Adams Blvd, and South Crenshaw Blvd/West Slauson Ave
- Proposed contract with community-based organization LA Commons
- Instruction for Department of City Planning to identify cultural assets for a historical storymap
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $3 million project to install historic neighborhood markers and gateways in South Los Angeles, funded by the 2023 State Budget Act. The council also approved a $49 million stormwater capture parks agreement, a $50,000 reward payment, and several airport and harbor permits. All items passed unanimously with 12-0 votes, except where noted.
- Approved $3M for South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers project (12-0)
- Approved $49,055,000 Stormwater Capture Parks Program MOA (12-0)
- Approved $50,000 reward for info in Brianna Kupfer death case (12-0)
- Approved sulfur facility permit for California Sulphur Co., rent increase to $1,553,845.80 (12-0)
- Approved sulfur facility permit for H.J. Baker, rent increase to $641,186.59 (12-0)
- Approved 51 LAX construction contracts up to $5B (11-0)
- Approved $1,048,020 for Temescal Canyon Road seepage repairs (13-0)
- Continued New Economics for Women contract to Feb 26 (11-1)
- South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers project — approvedEast Adams Boulevard and South Central Avenue; East Slauson · $3.0M
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss an ordinance to prohibit residential evictions for substantial remodeling through June 1, 2025. The body will also consider reallocating funds to provide emergency rental assistance for residents impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
- Ordinance to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantial remodeling through June 1, 2025
- Motion to reallocate funds from United to House LA Fund-Administration to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program for 2025 wildfire victims
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved two items. First, it approved a City Attorney report and ordinance to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantial remodeling through June 1, 2025. Second, it approved as amended a motion to reallocate funds from the United to House LA Fund Administration to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program for wildfire-impacted Angelenos, and to request reports on additional expenditure categories and program administration options.
- Approved temporary eviction ban for substantial remodeling through June 1, 2025 (3-0, 2 absent)
- Approved motion to reallocate United to House LA funds to Emergency Rental Assistance (3-0, 2 absent)
- Amend Section 165.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantial rem — approved
- Reallocate funds from United to House LA Fund Administration to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program — approved
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will hear reports and motions on fire department staffing, police equipment donations, and grant acceptance packets. It will consider a motion to fund the permanent acquisition of one or more Super Scoopers to replace leased units. Additional items include motions on Red Flag day staffing and a review of firefighter standards of cover.
- Motion (item 25‑0111) to fund permanent acquisition of Super Scoopers for the city
- Motions (items 25‑0121 and 25‑0158) on additional mandatory staffing for Red Flag days
- Board of Fire Commissioners report and motions (item 23‑0332) on IAFF Standards of Cover analysis
- Board of Police Commissioners reports on non‑monetary donations: media equipment valued at $25,500 (item 24‑1559) and CaseGuard software valued at $47,325.20 (item 25‑0161)
- Grant Acceptance Packet reports for Los Angeles County Dispute Resolution Program (items 24‑0965 and 24‑0966)
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will discuss several lease agreements for housing and office use. The body is also reviewing a fund transfer for the Lankershim Arts Center Project and a motion regarding tobacco retailer permits.
- Transfer of $1.6 million to Department of General Services and $700,000 to Bureau of Engineering for Lankershim Arts Center Project
- Proposed ground lease with Venice Community Housing Corporation for transitional housing at 650 Westminster Avenue
- Proposed lease with 1910 Sunset Blvd (LA) L.P. for Los Angeles Housing Department office use
- Proposed license agreement for the City Hall Farmer’s Market at the South Plaza of City Hall
- Motion to issue cease and desist letters to Tobacco Retailer Permit holders regarding mislabeled hemp products
The Government Operations Committee approved all seven agenda items unanimously (3-0). Key approvals include a ground lease with Venice Community Housing Corporation for a transitional housing site at 650 Westminster Avenue, a lease for office space at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard for the Housing Department, and a $1.6 million fund transfer for the Lankershim Arts Center Project. The committee also approved a license agreement for the City Hall Farmer's Market and a motion to send cease-and-desist letters to tobacco retailers selling mislabeled hemp products.
- Approved ground lease with Venice Community Housing Corporation for transitional housing at 650 Westminster Ave (3-0)
- Approved lease with 1910 Sunset Blvd (LA) L.P. for Housing Department office space (3-0)
- Approved parking agreement with Rosenthal and Rosenthal, Inc. for Lot 690 at 12225 Ventura Blvd (3-0)
- Approved transfer of $1.6M to General Services and $700K to Bureau of Engineering for Lankershim Arts Center (3-0)
- Approved new LAPD records disposition schedule PDX/68 (3-0)
- Approved as amended license agreement for City Hall Farmer's Market with LA River Artists and Business Association (3-0)
- Approved motion to issue cease-and-desist letters to tobacco retailers about mislabeled hemp products (3-0)
- Proposed non-profit ground lease agreement with Venice Community Housing Corporation — approved650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 92091
- Proposed lease agreement with 1910 Sunset Blvd (LA) L.P. — approved1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
- Proposed parking agreement with Rosenthal and Rosenthal, Inc. — approved12225 Ventura Boulevard
- Transfer of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles funds for Lankershim Arts Center Project — approved$2.3M
- Proposed license agreement with the Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association — approvedSouth Plaza of City Hall
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two liquor license applications. The body is also considering an ordinance to abandon proceedings for a street lighting maintenance district due to majority protests.
- Liquor license application for Liquor and More at 6670 Foothill Boulevard
- Liquor license application for Noor Market USA Inc. at 1119 North Western Avenue
- Proposed ordinance to abandon the Pacific Avenue and Hurricane Street Lighting District
The Los Angeles City Council approved a liquor license for Liquor and More at 6670 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, determining it serves public convenience. It also adopted a motion to create a semi-annual brush clearance program to mitigate wildfire risk, with LAFD and CAO to report on resources. Both items passed with votes as recorded.
- Granted liquor license for Liquor and More at 6670 Foothill Boulevard (vote not specified)
- Adopted brush clearance program motion as amended (12-0)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at Liquor and More6670 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, California 91042
- Amend LAMC to add West Lakeside Street Park to the list of parks with specific opening and closing hours — introduced15625 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss financial reports on homelessness and public safety grants. The body is also reviewing cost estimates and recovery strategies for the January 2025 fire and windstorm events. Additionally, the committee may enter closed sessions to discuss various legal cases against the city.
- Initial cost estimates for the January 2025 fire and windstorm event
- 2025 January Wildfires Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant for temporary jobs
- Feasibility of creating a Climate Resilience District for areas impacted by the Palisades Fire
- Funding for a two-way Class IV bicycle facility connecting LA River Way to Universal/Studio City Metro Station
- Funding for one City Planner and two City Planning Associates for the Van Nuys Airport Specific Plan
- Feasibility of creating a Climate Resilience District for Palisades Fire impacted areasPalisades Fire impacted and adjacent areas
- Schematic design for two-way Class IV bicycle facility connecting LA River Way to Universal/Studio City Metro StationLA River Way biking/walking path to the Universal/Studio Cit
- Preparation of Specific Plan for the Van Nuys AirportVan Nuys Airport
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review a series of resolutions and motions that support the City’s 2023‑24 and 2024‑25 State Legislative Programs. Items include a $15.5 billion climate resilience bond, an expansion of the Film and Television Tax Credit cap, zero‑emission furnace and water‑heater standards, and a rent‑freeze measure during emergencies. The Committee will also consider a procedural amendment for Council President appointments to the Innovation and Performance Commission.
- Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Krekorian) to support SB 867 authorizing a $15.5 billion climate resilience bond (item 23‑0002‑S131)
- Resolution (Krekorian – Raman) to expand the Film and Television Tax Credit program’s annual incentive cap to $750 million (item 25‑0002‑S1)
- Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Harris‑Dawson) supporting South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules 1111 & 1121 for zero‑emission residential and commercial furnaces and water heaters (item 25‑0063)
- Motion (Rodriguez – Harris‑Dawson) to amend Section 8.231 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code regarding Council President appointments to the Innovation and Performance Commission (item 25‑0061)
- Resolution (Soto‑Martinez, Jurado – Raman, Nazarian) to include support for AB 246, which would prohibit rent increases beyond the rate charged on Jan 7 2025 during a state of emergency (item 25‑0002‑S3)
- Support for legislation preventing monopolistic homeownership in fire-damaged areas
- Support for AB 246 (rent increase prohibition)
- Amendments to State Density Bonus Law regarding High Fire Severity Zones
- Support for AB 1679 and AB 1607 (LACAHSA funding)
City Council Meeting
The City Council is considering the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue bonds for a 40-unit development. The body is also hearing protests and objections regarding nuisance abatement liens for three properties.
- Proposed $17,250,000 in bonds for The Journey 40-unit housing development at 2471 South Lincoln Boulevard
- Proposed $1,276.56 nuisance abatement lien for 11816 West Neenach Street
- Proposed $1,276.56 nuisance abatement lien for 6826 North Peach Avenue
- Proposed $1,276.56 nuisance abatement lien for 10022 North Arleta Avenue
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will hear a verbal update on Measure A goals, a mayoral communication appointing Kristal Romero to a citizen oversight committee, and several administrative reports. It will also consider extending Prop HHH funding for four Permanent Supportive Housing Loan projects and two Housing Challenge projects. The meeting includes discussion items only and reports with fiscal impact statements.
- Discussion item: verbal update on Measure A goals and strategy (no vote)
- Mayor's communication appointing Kristal Romero to United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (file 25‑1200‑S3)
- Report on Alliance Settlement Agreement progress as of Sept. 30, 2024 (file 23‑1022‑S10, fiscal impact yes)
- Homelessness Emergency Account 23rd Status Report and funding recommendations (file 22‑1545‑S26, fiscal impact yes)
- Prop HHH funding extension for four Permanent Supportive Housing Loan projects and two Housing Challenge projects (file 17‑0090‑S28, fiscal impact yes)
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved extending Prop HHH funding commitments for four Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program projects and two Housing Challenge projects, as recommended in a February 7, 2025 report. The committee also approved the mayor's appointment of Kristal Romero to the United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee and approved the 23rd Homelessness Emergency Account status report as amended. Several other reports were noted and filed, including the Alliance Settlement Agreement progress and the State Shelter Crisis Declaration status. No action was taken on the Measure A update discussion item.
- Approved Prop HHH funding extensions for 4 Permanent Supportive Housing and 2 Housing Challenge projects (3-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Mayor's appointment of Kristal Romero to United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (3-0, 2 absent)
- Approved 23rd Homelessness Emergency Account status report as amended (3-0, 2 absent)
- Noted and filed Alliance Settlement Agreement progress report (3-0, 2 absent)
- Noted and filed State Shelter Crisis Declaration status report (3-0, 2 absent)
- Noted and filed 22nd Homelessness Emergency Account status report (3-0, 2 absent)
- Noted and filed Prop HHH Fourth Quarter FY 2023-24 report (3-0, 2 absent)
- Prop HHH funding commitment extension for PSH and Housing Challenge projects — approved
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will consider closing a section of Blinn Avenue to traffic and restricting access to Drumm Avenue, as well as temporarily closing a street and walkway in Harbor City for public safety. The meeting also includes items to rename several intersections and amend contracts for waste disposal services.
- Proposed closure of Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Sandison Street
- Temporary closure of McCoy Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and 253rd Street
- Temporary closure of Oakhorne Drive walkway east of Sepulveda Boulevard
- Designation of 'Danny Bakewell, Sr. Square' at Obama and Crenshaw Boulevards
- Amendments to five contracts for waste disposal and recycling services
The Public Works Committee unanimously approved all nine agenda items, including motions to designate intersections as honorary squares, close streets for public safety, and amend recycling contracts. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved designating Obama Blvd & Crenshaw Blvd as 'Danny Bakewell, Sr. Square' (3-0)
- Approved designating 17th & Palos Verdes Sts and Crescent Ave as 'Gojko Spralja Square' (3-0)
- Approved plan to close Blinn Ave between Lomita Blvd and Sandison St and create cul-de-sacs on Drumm Ave (3-0)
- Approved revocable permit to The Broad for public right-of-way along Hope St, 2nd St, and Kosciuszko Way (3-0)
- Approved amendments to five recycling/disposal contracts for Bureau of Street Services (3-0)
- Approved designating Central Ave & 61st St as 'Shindana Toys Square' (3-0)
- Approved designating Broadway & 45th St as 'Broadway Federal Bank Square' (3-0)
- Approved temporary closure of McCoy Ave between Lomita Blvd and 253rd St in Harbor City (3-0)
- Comprehensive plan to close Blinn Avenue and restrict vehicular access to Drumm Avenue — approvedBlinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Sandison Street; D
- Revocable permit to The Broad in the public right-of-way — approvedHope Street, 2nd Street, and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way
- Temporary closure of McCoy Avenue — approvedMcCoy Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and 253rd Street, Harb
- Temporary closure of Oakhorne Drive walkway — approvedOakhorne Drive east of Sepulveda Boulevard, Harbor City
Transportation Committee and Special Joint Meeting with Public Works Committee
The Transportation Committee and Public Works Committee will discuss several motions, including the status of the transit vehicle advertising contract and a Measure M project plan for District 15. They will review a draft ordinance amending the Administrative and Municipal Codes to implement Measure HLA, the Safe Streets for All Initiative, and Mobility Plan 2035. Budget recommendations will be considered for a Healthy Streets LA implementation plan and for creating a traffic‑calming unit within the Department of Transportation. A DOT report on speeding up transportation infrastructure projects and an update on the 2028 Olympic transportation plan will also be presented.
- Motion (23‑1376‑S1) on the current transit vehicle advertising contract, vehicle count, ad type, and revenue.
- Motion (25‑0064) on an annual plan of projects for Measure M funding in Council District 15.
- Draft Ordinance (24‑0173) to amend codes for Measure HLA, Safe Streets for All, and Mobility Plan 2035 implementation.
- Budget Recommendation (24‑0600‑S43) for a Measure Healthy Streets LA implementation plan leveraging existing and grant funds.
- Budget Recommendation (24‑0600‑S108) to realign DOT positions and create a unit focused on traffic calming and safety improvements.
The Transportation Committee approved three motions: one to review the transit vehicle advertising contract and 2023 RFP, one for a CD15 annual project plan for Measure M funding, and one to study affordable housing and a mobility hub on Parking Lots 701/731. It also received and filed a budget recommendation to create a traffic calming unit in LADOT. Several items, including the Measure HLA ordinance and 2028 Olympics transportation plan, were continued to a later date.
- Approved motion to review transit vehicle advertising contract and 2023 RFP (3-0)
- Approved CD15 Measure M annual project plan for South Bay COG (3-0)
- Approved feasibility study for affordable housing and mobility hub on Parking Lots 701/731 (2-1, Hernandez no)
- Received and filed budget recommendation for LADOT traffic calming unit (3-0)
- Continued Measure HLA ordinance implementation to date to be determined
- Continued Measure HLA implementation plan to date to be determined
- Continued transportation infrastructure streamlining report to date to be determined
- Continued 2028 Olympics transportation plan update to date to be determined
- Status of transit vehicle advertising contract and 2023 RFP — approved
- Annual plan of projects for Measure M funding (CD 15) — approved
- Affordable housing on Parking Lot 701 and mobility hub on Parking Lot 731 — approvedParking Lot 701, Parking Lot 731
- Amend LA Administrative and Municipal Code for Measure HLA and Mobility Plan 2035 — continued
- Budget Recommendation for Measure Healthy Streets LA (HLA) implementation plan — continued
- Streamlining transportation infrastructure projects — continued
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider authorizing up to $65 million in bonds to finance educational facilities at 4533 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Council District Two. The body will also discuss a lease for a Little Tokyo memorial site and a report on allowing existing medical marijuana dispensaries to continue operations.
- Authorize up to $65M in bonds for CD2 school facilities at 4533 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
- Negotiate no-cost lease for Go For Broke Memorial site in Little Tokyo
- Report on amending code to allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to continue operations
The Los Angeles City Council adopted an ordinance on first reading that temporarily prohibits residential evictions solely based on housing persons or pets displaced by the January 2025 wildfires. The council also approved a $65 million bond issuance for educational facilities in Council District 2, and directed reports on revenue generation, cannabis regulations, and other items. All items were adopted unanimously or with the recorded vote tallies.
- Adopted ordinance to temporarily ban evictions for housing wildfire-displaced persons/pets (14-0)
- Approved $65M bond issuance for educational facilities at 4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd (15-0)
- Directed report on allowing existing medical marijuana dispensaries to continue operations (11-0)
- Directed report on Social Equity Business, Licensing, and Compliance Assistance Program (11-0)
- Approved $600K increase for fire/life safety training contract with Building Safety Solutions (11-0)
- Directed report on Benjamin Franklin Library renovation status (15-0)
- Approved $250K additional for homeless outreach services in CD 10 (15-0)
- Approved removing four properties from Rent Escrow Account Program (15-0 each)
- Issuance of bonds for educational facilities at 4533 Laurel Canyon Boulevard — approved4533 Laurel Canyon Boulevard · $65.0M
- Proposed lease or license agreement with the Go for Broke Education Center — approvedLot 2, bounded by Judge Aiso Street and Temple Street, Littl
- Amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to allow Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (EMMD) to continue activities — approved
- Proposed nonprofit lease with Sycamores for the CIRCLE Program6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite E
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Personnel and Hiring Committee - SPECIAL MEETING - REVISED
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hear a report on Los Angeles Fire Department payroll issues related to the Workday system and consider funding options for a new staff scheduling system. It will also review the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 departmental personnel ordinances and several mayoral exemptions of civil‑service positions. Finally, the committee will consider an ordinance to amend Schedule B and raise base wages for certain classifications in the Department of Water and Power.
- Item 25‑0073 – Report on LA Fire Department payroll issues with the Workday system.
- Item 25‑0073‑S1 – Motion on voluntary or involuntary funding contributions for a new fire department staff scheduling system.
- Item 24‑1700 – CAO report and ordinances for Fiscal Year 2024‑25 departmental personnel.
- Item 25‑0097 – Ordinance to amend Schedule “B” of LAAC Section 4.900.1 and increase base wages for certain non‑represented classifications in the Department of Water and Power.
- Item 24‑1458 – Motion to comply with AB 2561 requirements on position vacancy status.
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will discuss zoning changes for new residential and commercial buildings. The body is also considering an ordinance to exempt 2028 Olympic and Paralympic facilities from certain city planning and zoning regulations.
- Proposed zoning exemptions for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic venues and infrastructure
- Seven-story storage building project at 956 North Seward Street
- Seven-story mixed-use hotel and 20-unit apartment project at 3216 West 8th Street
- Eight-story, 163-unit residential building at 638 South Berendo Street
- Historic-Cultural Monument designations for Clinton Manor Courtyard Apartments and The Barn
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved several items, including historic monument designations for Clinton Manor Courtyard Apartments and The Barn, a zone and height district change for a storage facility on North Seward Street, a mixed-use hotel and apartment project on West 8th Street, and a report on advertising in private parking lots. It also adopted a resolution on COVID-19 small business relief and a motion to draft an ordinance exempting Olympic venues from certain planning approvals. The committee denied appeals against a residential project on South Berendo Street and a restaurant with alcohol sales on Santa Monica Boulevard, and continued a Runyon Canyon project to March 25, 2025.
- Approved Clinton Manor Courtyard Apartments historic monument designation (5-0)
- Approved The Barn historic monument designation (5-0)
- Approved zone change for 7-story storage building at 956 N Seward St (5-0)
- Approved mixed-use hotel and apartments at 3216 W 8th St (5-0)
- Approved report on advertising in private parking lots (5-0)
- Adopted resolution on COVID-19 small business relief (5-0)
- Adopted motion to draft ordinance for Olympic venue exemptions (5-0)
- Denied appeal against 163-unit residential building at 638 S Berendo St (3-0, 2 absent)
- Historic-Cultural Monument designation for Clinton Manor Courtyard Apartments — approved5134-5184 Clinton Street
- Historic-Cultural Monument designation for The Barn — approved10300-10304 Santa Monica Boulevard
- Zone and Height District Change for self-storage development — approved956 North Seward Street (936-962 North Seward Street and 949
- Zone Change for mixed-use hotel and apartment project3216 West 8th Street (primary address), 3218, 3220 · 20 units (4 affordable)
Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee will discuss several airport infrastructure and maintenance contracts. The body will also consider permits for sulfur processing facilities at the harbor.
- 51 Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for design-build and construction at LAX
- Contract amendment with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for dispatch and records systems at LAX and Van Nuys Airport
- Contract amendment with Integrated Security Solutions, Inc. for camera projects at LAX and Van Nuys Airport
- Permit No. 962 with California Sulphur Company for a sulfur pelletizing and processing facility
- Permit No. 964 with H.J. Baker and Bro., LLC at 1001 Schley Avenue for a sulfur processing facility
The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee unanimously approved all six agenda items, including authorizing 51 task order contracts for LAX capital improvements, amendments to airport contracts with Motorola Solutions and Integrated Security Solutions, a lease amendment with Jacobsen|Daniels Associates, and two sulfur facility permits at the Port of Los Angeles. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved 51 Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for LAX design-build and construction (3-0)
- Approved First Amendment to Contract DA-5333 with Motorola Solutions for dispatch and records systems (3-0)
- Approved Seventh Amendment to Contract DA-5212 with Integrated Security Solutions for camera projects (3-0)
- Approved Permit No. 962 with California Sulphur Company for sulfur pelletizing facility (3-0)
- Approved First Amendment to Lease LAA-9127 with Jacobsen|Daniels Associates (3-0)
- Approved Permit No. 964 with H.J. Baker and Bro., LLC for sulfur processing facility (3-0)
- Fifty-one Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for design-build and construction services at LAX — approvedLos Angeles International Airport
- First Amendment to Contract DA-5333 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. — approvedLos Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport
- Seventh Amendment to Contract DA-5212 with Integrated Security Solutions, Inc. — approvedLos Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport
- Permit No. 962 with California Sulphur Company for sulfur pelletizing and processing facility — approved
- First Amendment to Lease No. LAA-9127 with Jacobsen|Daniels Associates LLC — approved
- Permit No. 964 with H.J. Baker and Bro., LLC for sulfur processing facility — approved1001 Schley Avenue
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will hear six reports, including a recommendation to extend the Measure A grant performance period for the Venice Pier Improvement Project. Other items include a park assessment update, library publishing agreements, a garden boundary amendment, and L.A. for Kids program updates.
- Item 22‑0105‑S1: Extension of Measure A grant for Venice Pier Improvement Project (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- Item 24‑0862: Department of Recreation and Parks report on park assessment and future improvements
- Item 25‑0067: Authorization for Los Angeles City Library to execute four Angel City Press publishing agreements
- Item 24‑1605: Proposed amendment to Agreement No. 3681 with Los Angeles Community Garden Council to clarify Solano Canyon Garden boundaries (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- Item 12‑1670‑S9: L.A. for Kids report on Proposition K program reconciliation and funding adjustments (Fiscal Impact: Yes, Financial Policies: Yes)
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved five items unanimously (3-0), including extending the Measure A grant performance period for the Venice Pier Improvement Project, authorizing four publishing agreements for the Library's Angel City Press, amending an agreement with the Los Angeles Community Garden Council for the Solano Canyon Community Garden, and approving Proposition K program reconciliation and the infeasibility of the Ardmore Recreation Center Project. The committee also continued a verbal report on the park assessment to a date to be determined.
- Approved Measure A grant extension for Venice Pier Improvement Project (3-0)
- Approved four publishing agreements for Angel City Press (3-0)
- Approved Solano Canyon Community Garden agreement amendment (3-0)
- Approved Proposition K program reconciliation and funding adjustments (3-0)
- Approved Ardmore Recreation Center Project infeasibility (3-0)
- Continued park assessment report to date to be determined
- Extension of the Measure A grant performance period for the Venice Pier Improvement Project — approvedVenice Pier
- Authorizing the Los Angeles City Library to execute four publishing agreements for the Library's Angel City Press — approved
- Amendment to Agreement No. 3681 with the Los Angeles Community Garden Council Organization regarding Solano Canyon Commu — approvedSolano Canyon Community Garden
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles 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.
- Protests for Waterloo Street and Reservoir Street Lighting District
- Protests for Elmer Avenue and Burbank Boulevard No. 2 Street Lighting District
- Protests for Pico Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard Street Lighting District
- Protests for Carlyle Place and Carlyle Street Lighting District
The Los Angeles City Council approved issuing up to $17 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the 52-unit Rousseau Residences at 316 North Juanita Avenue and up to $18 million for the 53-unit Montesquieu Manor at 318 North Juanita Avenue, both in Council District 13. The council also approved several LAX-related contracts, including a $13.8 million increase for the Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement Program and a $52.4 million increase for the Baggage Optimization Project Phase 2. Additionally, the council adopted a motion to instruct LADOT to report on the LA RiverWay Phase IV project and approved a motion to establish a Civil Rights Trust Fund.
- Approved $17M bond issuance for Rousseau Residences (15-0)
- Approved $18M bond issuance for Montesquieu Manor (15-0)
- Approved $13.8M increase for LAX curbside improvement contract (11-0)
- Approved $52.4M increase for LAX baggage optimization contract (11-0)
- Approved LA RiverWay Phase IV report requests (11-0)
- Approved motion to establish Civil Rights Trust Fund (11-0)
- Approved tax relief ordinance for wildfire-impacted businesses (12-0)
- Approved removal of two properties from Rent Escrow Account Program (15-0)
- Waterloo Street and Reservoir Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedWaterloo Street and Reservoir Street
- Elmer Avenue and Burbank Boulevard No. 2 Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedElmer Avenue and Burbank Boulevard No. 2
- Pico Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedPico Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard
- Carlyle Place and Carlyle Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedCarlyle Place and Carlyle Street
- East Downtown No. 1 Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedEast Downtown
- Doran Street and West San Fernando Road Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedDoran Street and West San Fernando Road
- Kelton Avenue and National Boulevard Street Lighting District improvement and maintenance — approvedKelton Avenue and National Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Los Angeles City Health Commission Meeting
The Los Angeles City Health Commission will consider a presentation by Dr. Marc Cohen, Medical Director of the Los Angeles Fire Department, on oversight of the LAFD Emergency Medical Services Division, including staffing, budget, strategic planning, diversion programs, and mental‑health treatment approaches. The Commission may take action based on the presentation. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, Neighborhood Council comments, and a public comment period.
- Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024 Special Meeting
- Neighborhood Council comments pursuant to Ordinance No. 184243
- Public comment period for agenda and non‑agenda items
- Presentation by Dr. Marc Cohen on LAFD Emergency Medical Services staffing, budget, strategic planning, diversion programs, and mental‑health approaches, with possible Commission action
- Items for future discussion
City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed lease for three remnant parcels under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass and a contract amendment for LADWP network services. The body is deciding whether to direct the Bureau of Engineering to negotiate a lease with the owner of 2426 Washington Boulevard.
- Proposed lease of remnant parcels APNs 5168-012-900, 901, and 909 under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass to the owner of 2426 Washington Boulevard
- Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47560 with Itron, Inc. for Distribution Automation Communication Network Solution and Services ($95,623,338)
The Los Angeles City Council adopted several items, including ordinances to implement the Housing Element rezoning program, the Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density Ordinance, and the Resident Protections Ordinance, all with 14-0 votes. The council also approved wildfire-related relief, including a tax relief ordinance for businesses impacted by the January 2025 wildfires (referred to committee for further consideration) and a motion to fund a temporary relief fund for CD 7 workers in burned areas. Additionally, the council approved LADWP contract amendments and extensions, and continued consideration of a lease for parcels under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass to March 11, 2025.
- Adopted Housing Element rezoning program ordinance (14-0)
- Adopted Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density Ordinance (14-0)
- Adopted Resident Protections Ordinance (14-0)
- Adopted tax relief ordinance for wildfire-impacted businesses (referred to Budget and Finance Committee)
- Approved $25,000 transfer for CD 7 wildfire relief fund (14-0)
- Approved LADWP contract amendment with Itron, Inc. (14-0)
- Approved LADWP wireline crossing agreement with Union Pacific (14-0)
- Continued lease negotiation for Santa Fe Avenue Overpass parcels to March 11, 2025 (10-0)
- Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47560 with Itron, Inc. — approved$95.6M
- Wireline Crossing Agreement between LADWP and Union Pacific Railroad Company — approved$8,250
- Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47595 with UL Services Group, LLC — approved$1.6M
- Lease for City-owned remnant parcels under Santa Fe Avenue Overpass — continued2426 Washington Boulevard
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss tax relief for local businesses impacted by recent wildfires. The body will also consider fund transfers for crossing guard services and fire department salaries, and hold closed sessions regarding legal litigation.
- Ordinances to provide tax relief for businesses impacted by January 2025 wildfires
- $4.4 million in fund transfers for Los Angeles Fire Department salary accounts
- Fund transfer from Unappropriated Balance Fund to Department of Transportation for crossing guard services
- Closed session regarding Stop LAPD Spying Coalition v. City of Los Angeles
- Closed session regarding employment litigation: Sergeant Joel Sydanmaa v. LAPD
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee will meet on February 7, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Items include a mayoral communication appointing Thela Thatch, a draft ordinance amending Section 22.1223 to define the Office of Race and Equity, and a report on the 50th program year of the Housing and Community Development Administrative Funds. The committee will also discuss a motion to develop a city land acknowledgement policy, authorizations for grant awards to the Community Investment for Families Department, and a request for a memorandum of understanding for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Enforcement Task Force. Public comment will be accepted in person only, with no teleconference.
- 25‑1200‑S2 – Mayor’s communication appointing Thela Thatch to the Commission on Community and Family Services.
- 19‑1470 – Draft ordinance to amend Section 22.1223 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to define the Office of Race and Equity.
- 24‑0500 – Report on the 50th Program Year (2024‑25) of the Housing and Community Development Administrative Funds.
- 22‑1142 – Motion directing the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department to report on creating a Los Angeles City land acknowledgement policy.
- 25‑0045 – Authorization for the Community Investment for Families Department to accept State of California Office of Traffic Safety grant awards for the Child Passenger Safety Program and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.
The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee unanimously approved all seven agenda items, including a motion to develop a city land acknowledgment policy, an ordinance to strengthen the Office of Race and Equity, and several grant acceptances. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved Mayor's appointment of Thela Thatch to Commission on Community and Family Services (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Administrative Code to establish definitions for Office of Race and Equity (5-0)
- Approved CAO report on 50th Program Year Housing and Community Development Administrative Funds (5-0)
- Approved motion for land acknowledgment policy, as amended, noting reports (5-0)
- Approved CAO report authorizing acceptance of state traffic safety grants for child passenger and pedestrian/bicycle safety (5-0)
- Approved Department of Aging report to accept CALIF grant for Aging and Disability Resource Connection (5-0)
- Approved motion to negotiate MOU for Domestic Violence Restraining Order Enforcement Task Force (5-0)
Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery will receive agency updates on wildfire insurance, debris removal, water quality, staffing needs, and long‑term recovery plans. It will consider several motions and a city‑attorney ordinance, including a motion to shift United to House LA Fund money to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. Other items include proposals for a Climate Resilience District, fee waivers for fire‑damaged rebuilds, and additional parking permits for displaced residents.
- Motion to reallocate United to House LA Fund‑Administration funds to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program (item 12)
- Motion to study creating a Climate Resilience District for areas affected by the Palisades Fire (item 18)
- City Attorney ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to provide tax relief to businesses impacted by the January 2025 wildfires (item 9)
- Motion to waive plan‑check, permit, and arts fees for repairs and rebuilds of structures destroyed in the Palisades Fire (item 20)
- Motion to issue additional parking permits to residents sheltering people displaced by the Palisades or Eaton fires (item 14)
The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery approved a series of wildfire recovery measures, including tax relief for impacted businesses, emergency rental assistance funding, and a resolution supporting legislation to prevent investor concentration in fire-damaged areas. The committee also approved motions on debris flow protection, reemploying retired workers, and additional parking permits for those sheltering displaced residents. Several items were discussion-only with no action taken, and one insurance update was continued to a future date.
- Approved tax relief ordinance for wildfire-impacted businesses (4-0, McOsker absent)
- Approved reallocating funds to Emergency Rental Assistance Program (3-1, Soto-Martinez no, McOsker absent)
- Approved resolution supporting legislation to prevent investor concentration in fire-damaged areas (5-0)
- Approved motion to study reemploying retired employees for recovery (5-0)
- Approved motion for additional parking permits for those sheltering displaced residents (5-0)
- Approved motion for small business and worker relief fund agreements (5-0)
- Approved motion for comprehensive mudslide preparedness plan (5-0)
- Approved motion to study waiving permit fees for Palisades rebuilds (5-0)
- Legislation to prevent monopolistic homeownership in fire-damaged areas — approved
- Reallocating funds to Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program and requesting procurement/contract amendments — approved
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings to hear protests, appeals, or objections regarding proposed liens for nuisance abatement and code violations. The body will decide whether to confirm these liens for four specific properties.
- Proposed lien of $2,593.82 for 1621 West Venice Boulevard
- Proposed lien of $1,276.56 for 11339 West Moorpark Street (aka 11343 Moorpark Street)
- Proposed lien of $3,597.94 for 13403 West Bryson Street
- Proposed lien of $3,591.79 for 9100 North Sandusky Avenue
The Los Angeles City Council approved a 2024-2029 Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipal Construction Inspectors Association, Inc. (MCIA) for the Inspectors Representation Unit (MOU 05), with an annual ongoing cost of $32.5 million. The Council also denied a CEQA appeal filed by SAFER, sustaining the Planning Commission's approval of a five-story, 121-unit mixed-use building at 2511-2517 West Sunset Boulevard. Additionally, the Council confirmed numerous nuisance abatement liens on properties across the city and adopted several motions related to parking restrictions, street lighting, and sidewalk vending.
- Approved 2024-2029 MOU with Municipal Construction Inspectors Association (12-0)
- Denied CEQA appeal for 121-unit mixed-use building at 2511-2517 W Sunset Blvd (12-0)
- Confirmed 16 nuisance abatement liens, including $66,892.18 at 436 S Boyle Ave (15-0)
- Continued 4 nuisance abatement lien items to March 7, 2025 (15-0)
- Established Overnight Parking District in CD 10 (12-3)
- Approved oversize vehicle parking restrictions in CD 10 and CD 6 (12-3)
- Approved $1.3M transfer for landscaped medians on Van Nuys Blvd (15-0)
- Rejected proposed settlement in Nicole Juarez Zelaya v. City of Los Angeles (11-3)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1621 West Venice Boulevard — approved1621 West Venice Boulevard · $2,594
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 11339 West Moorpark Street — approved11339 West Moorpark Street · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 13403 West Bryson Street — approved13403 West Bryson Street · $3,598
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 9100 North Sandusky Avenue — deferred9100 North Sandusky Avenue · $3,592
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 14242 West Enadia Way — approved14242 West Enadia Way · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 10215 North San Fernando Road — approved10215 North San Fernando Road · $3,722
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss ordinances to prohibit certain evictions for tenants facing hardship from the January 2025 fires and a rent increase pause for all residential units. The body will also consider a license agreement extension for bridge housing and a contract for temporary paralegals.
- Proposed rent increase pause for all residential rental units through January 31, 2026
- Proposed ordinances prohibiting certain evictions for tenants with January 2025 fire-related hardships
- License Agreement extension with Ocean Park Community Center (dba The People Concern) for El Puente Bridge Housing at 711 North Alameda Street
- Sole source contract with Partners in Diversity to hire temporary paralegals for the LAHD
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a motion to draft ordinances that would prohibit certain evictions for tenants facing economic or medical hardship from the January 2025 fires, pause rent increases for all residential units, and suspend LAMC Section 151.06(G) through January 31, 2026. The motion also authorizes the LAHD to execute a sole source contract with Partners in Diversity for temporary paralegals. The vote was 3 yes, 1 no (Blumenfield), 1 absent (Price). A separate item on a license agreement extension for El Puente Bridge Housing was continued to a date to be determined.
- Approved motion to draft fire-related eviction protections and rent increase pause (3-1, Blumenfield no, Price absent)
- Authorized LAHD sole source contract with Partners in Diversity for temporary paralegals
- Continued El Puente Bridge Housing license agreement extension to date to be determined
- License Agreement extension for El Puente Bridge Housing — continued711 North Alameda Street
- Ordinances prohibiting certain evictions and implementing rent increase pause — approved
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review reports and motions on several safety topics, including a non‑monetary donation of Automated License Plate Recognition equipment valued at $202,000 to the LAPD West Division. Other items include a motion to assess equipment and training for electric‑vehicle fire mitigation, grant funding for an impaired‑driving prosecution program, and a reward payment for information on a homicide. The committee will also hear a report on firework buy‑back locations and a survey of Red Flag streets in high‑hazard fire zones.
- Item 25‑0036: Report of $202,000 ALPR camera equipment donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to the LAPD West Division.
- Item 24‑1526: Motion to assess equipment and training needed to mitigate electric‑vehicle fires (Westside Neighborhood Council).
- Item 24‑0974: Report on grant funding for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program.
- Item 22‑0010‑S1: Report of a $50,000 special reward for information leading to arrest in the Brianna Nicole Kupfer case.
- Item 23‑1445: Fire Department report on a survey of Red Flag streets in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone communities in Council District One.
- Donation of ALPR camera equipment, warranty, and installation for LAPD West Los Angeles Division$202,000
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss various city reports, grant applications, and funding reallocations. The body is also reviewing a draft ordinance for wildfire-related tax relief and several legal settlements in closed session.
- Draft Ordinance to provide tax relief to businesses impacted by January 2025 wildfires
- Request for Proposals results and contract execution for the Survivors Services System expansion
- Proposed agreement with Bienart Katzman Littrell Williams, LLP for legal services in a federal criminal investigation
- Applications for U.S. EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Fiscal Year 2024
- Transfer of funds to the Department of Transportation for school crossing guard services
- Stormwater Capture Parks Program Memorandum of Agreement
- Survivors Services System RFP results and contract execution
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will hear a report on a proposed supplemental agreement with Building Safety Solutions for fire and life‑safety training for city employees. It will also consider reports on unauthorized cannabis activity, a housing project at 12901 West Venice Boulevard, and several council‑district motions on library renovations, land lease for a memorial, medical marijuana dispensary licensing, cannabis social‑equity program, and a nonprofit lease for crisis response services.
- Item 25‑0076 – City Administrative Officer report on supplemental agreement with Building Safety Solutions for fire/life‑safety training (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- Item 21‑1087 – Reports from Police Commissioners and Cannabis Regulation on unauthorized cannabis activity (Fiscal Impact: No).
- Item 22‑1328 – Report on proposed project at 12901 West Venice Boulevard in Council District 11 (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- Item 24‑1562 – Motion on status of renovations to the Benjamin Franklin Library in Boyle Heights.
- Item 05‑0686‑S6 – Motion on lease/license for Go for Broke Education Center land at Judge Aiso Street and Temple Street in Little Tokyo.
The Government Operations Committee approved a supplemental agreement with Building Safety Solutions for fire/life safety training services for City employees, and approved several motions including one on the status of Benjamin Franklin Library renovations, a lease for the Go For Broke Memorial site, a motion on the Social Equity Business program, and a nonprofit lease with Sycamores. The committee also noted and filed a report on unauthorized cannabis activity and continued a discussion on a proposed project at 12901 West Venice Boulevard.
- Approved supplemental agreement with Building Safety Solutions for fire/life safety training (3-0)
- Noted and filed report on unauthorized cannabis activity (3-0)
- Approved as amended motion on Benjamin Franklin Library renovations status (3-0)
- Approved lease/license agreement with Go for Broke Education Center for memorial site in Little Tokyo (3-0)
- Approved motion on Social Equity Business, Licensing, and Compliance Assistance Program (3-0)
- Approved nonprofit lease with Sycamores for space at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite E (3-0)
- Proposed project at 12901 West Venice Boulevard — continued12901 West Venice Boulevard
- Status of renovations of the Benjamin Franklin Library in Boyle Heights — approvedBenjamin Franklin Library, Boyle Heights
- Proposed lease or license agreement with the Go for Broke Education Center — approvedLot 2, bounded by Judge Aiso Street and Temple Street, Littl
- Amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding cannabis dispensaries
- Proposed nonprofit lease with Sycamores — approved6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite E
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 costs on five separate properties. Each item includes a specific lien amount. The Council will vote on each recommendation after public comment.
- Confirm lien of $3,728.19 for 1001 North Main Street (aka 1007 North Main Street)
- Confirm lien of $3,391.15 for 11401 West Vanowen Street
- Confirm lien of $3,970.06 for 22113 West Cantlay Street
- Confirm lien of $1,276.56 for 3655 North Fredonia Drive
- Confirm lien of $3,728.19 for 1001 North Main Street (duplicate entry listed as CD 1)
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to confirm 11 nuisance abatement liens for unpaid code enforcement costs, receive and file 3 liens (two paid, one owner-occupied), and continue 6 lien items to future dates. The council also approved a $50,000 LA2050 grant for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, a resolution supporting City Hall's nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, and a motion to reject a settlement in a fireworks incident lawsuit.
- Confirmed lien at 11401 West Vanowen Street ($3,391.15) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 670 South Crenshaw Boulevard ($3,421.55) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 1415 North Braeridge Drive ($1,276.56) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 10017 North Marcus Avenue ($1,276.56) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 13984 West Hubbard Street ($1,276.56) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 10025 North Glory Avenue ($3,644.94) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 3207 West 74th Street ($4,696.99) (15-0)
- Confirmed lien at 1929 West 85th Street ($4,498.15) (15-0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 1001 North Main Street — approved1001 North Main Street · $3,728
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 11401 West Vanowen Street — approved11401 West Vanowen Street · $3,391
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 22113 West Cantlay Street — continued22113 West Cantlay Street · $3,970
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 3655 North Fredonia Drive — approved3655 North Fredonia Drive · $1,277
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 16822 West Clark Street — continued16822 West Clark Street · $4,002
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 17854 West Bessemer Street — continued17854 West Bessemer Street · $1,277
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee will review several reports on workforce planning and Business Improvement Districts. It will consider a motion to amend a prior council action for the Neighborhood Enhanced Network Project. The committee will decide on appropriating up to $102,841 plus $2,747 interest (total $105,588) from CRA/LA Excess Non‑Housing Bond proceeds for the La Guadalupe Commercial Improvement Project. A motion on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Small Business Relief Fund and Worker Relief Fund will also be discussed.
- Report on modifications to the 2024‑25 Workforce Development Annual Plan (Item 1).
- City Clerk reports on FY 2025 annual planning for multiple Business Improvement Districts (Items 2‑8).
- Motion to amend prior council action for the Neighborhood Enhanced Network Project (Item 9).
- Appropriation of up to $102,841 plus $2,747 interest ($105,588 total) from CRA/LA Excess Non‑Housing Bond proceeds for the La Guadalupe Commercial Improvement Project (Item 10).
- Motion for a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the LA Region Small Business Relief Fund and Worker Relief Fund (Item 13).
The Economic Development and Jobs Committee approved the status report on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion, as amended, and noted and filed the Department of Convention and Tourism Development report. The committee also approved motions for small business and worker relief funds related to windstorms and wildfires, and approved annual planning reports for several property-based business improvement districts. Two items were continued to a date to be determined.
- Approved LA Convention Center Expansion status report as amended (5-0)
- Approved motion for LA Region Small Business Relief Fund and Worker Relief Fund MOU (5-0)
- Approved Greater Lincoln Heights BID FY2025 annual planning report (5-0)
- Approved Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID FY2025 annual planning report (5-0)
- Approved Century City BID FY2025 annual planning report (5-0)
- Approved Tarzana Safari Walk BID FY2025 annual planning report (5-0)
- Approved Westwood BID FY2025 annual planning report (5-0)
- Approved Melrose BID FY2025 annual planning report (5-0)
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Lincoln Heights 2024-2033 Business Improvement District — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park Business Improvement District — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Century City Business Improvement District — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Tarzana Safari Walk Business Improvement District — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood Business Improvement District — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose Business Improvement District — approved
- Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Planning Report for the West Adams 2021-2025 Business Improvement District — approved
- CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report relative to the appropriation of funds for the La Guadalupe Commercial Improvemen — approved$105,588
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will hear a motion on the feasibility of Los Angeles independently joining the 30x30 Conservation campaign, which aims to conserve 30 percent of city land for open space. The meeting also includes reports on the Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project, integrating climate considerations into the city budget, and the Building Decarbonization Workplan.
- Item 23‑1105: Bureau of Sanitation report on Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway and Measure W projects (no fiscal impact).
- Item 22‑1402: City Administrative Officer report on integrating climate considerations into the city budgeting process (no fiscal impact).
- Item 20‑1375: Motion to evaluate joining the 30x30 Conservation campaign and commit to conserving 30% of city land (community impact statement submitted).
- Item 21‑1039: Bureau of Engineering report on the Building Decarbonization Workplan (fiscal impact statement submitted).
- Bureau of Sanitation report relative to status of the Watts Civic Center Serenity Greenway project and an overview of cuWatts Civic Center
- Motion relative to the feasibility of the City independently joining the 30x30 Conservation campaign
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will discuss Motion 25-0073, a proposal by Councilmember McOsker and Hernandez addressing payroll problems at the Los Angeles Fire Department linked to the Workday payroll system. No community impact statement was submitted. Public comment is permitted in person only, with no teleconference option.
- Motion 25-0073 – payroll issues at the Los Angeles Fire Department related to the Workday system (no community impact statement submitted)
The Personnel and Hiring Committee met on January 31, 2025, and considered a motion regarding payroll issues at the Los Angeles Fire Department related to the Workday payroll system. The item was continued, meaning no final action was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Continued item 25-0073 on LAFD Workday payroll issues
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will act on two Government Operations Committee reports: one on installing baby changing stations in public restrooms and another updating the records disposition schedules for the Department of Building and Safety. The council will also consider a motion to accept a $815,317 payment from the developer of the District NoHo Sign District, to be deposited in a new CD 2 Real Property Trust Fund, subject to mayoral approval.
- Instruction to develop policy for accessible baby changing stations in all public restrooms (GSD and CLA).
- Approval of updated records disposition schedules for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.
- Accept payment of $815,317 from the District NoHo Sign District developer and deposit into CD 2 Real Property Trust Fund No. 684/14.
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to decide on a personal services contract for digital inclusion and a nuisance abatement lien. The body will also consider an appeal regarding a 327-unit housing development project.
- Proposed $5 million personal services contract with Human-I-T for on-call digital inclusion services
- Public hearing for a $2,536.07 nuisance abatement lien at 537 South Grande Vista Avenue
- Appeal by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) regarding a 327-unit housing project
The City Council approved a 327-unit mixed-use housing development on Sunset Boulevard, including 41 very low-income units, and denied an appeal from the Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER). The council also approved a $5 million personal services contract with Human-I-T for digital inclusion services, and referred a motion on tenant protections related to the January 2025 fires to committee. Several properties were removed from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
- Approved 327-unit Sunset Blvd housing project with 41 very low-income units, denied SAFER appeal (13-0)
- Approved $5M personal services contract with Human-I-T for digital inclusion services (13-0)
- Referred tenant protection motion (eviction bans, rent pause) to Housing and Homelessness Committee (10-3)
- Removed 5 properties from Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) (14-0 each)
- Approved $50,000 transfer for supplemental Charter Bus services in CD 10 (14-0)
- Approved $36,000 transfer for tree trimming in CD 8 (13-0)
- Confirmed $2,536.07 lien for nuisance abatement at 537 South Grande Vista Avenue (14-0)
- Approved Nancy Lewis appointment to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee (13-0)
- Confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs at 537 South Grande Vista Avenue — approved537 South Grande Vista Avenue · $2,536
- Personal Services Contract with Human-I-T for digital inclusion services — approved$5.0M
- Mixed-use residential and commercial development appeal (SCEA/CEQA) — approved1185, 1187, 1193, 1195, 1197, 1201, 1205, 1207, 1211, 1215, · 327 units (41 affordable)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The committee will hear updates on rent‑gouging, homelessness funding, and several city reports. The only item involving a proposed ordinance is a draft to standardize tenant notification requirements in the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. No votes or actions are scheduled; all items are discussion‑only updates.
- Discussion update on rent‑gouging efforts (City Attorney, Housing Dept., etc.)
- Update on Local Solutions Fund and Measure A (LA County Chief Executive Office)
- Overview of FY 2024‑25 homelessness spending (City Administrative Officer)
- Report on Alliance Settlement Agreement progress (23‑1022‑S10)
- Draft ordinance to standardize tenant notification requirements in rent‑stabilization and just‑cause eviction ordinances (24‑1501)
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved a Los Angeles Housing Department report on drafting an ordinance to standardize tenant notification requirements in the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. The vote was 3 yes, with Councilmembers Price and Nazarian absent. All other agenda items were discussion-only or continued to a later date.
- Approved LA Housing Department report on tenant notification standardization (3 yes, 2 absent)
- Continued Alliance Settlement Agreement progress report to date to be determined
- Continued State Shelter Crisis Declaration Status Report to date to be determined
- Continued Homelessness Emergency Account status report to date to be determined
- Technical amendments to standardize tenant notification requirements in the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause — approved
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee will consider motions regarding park operating hours, fire safety closures, and grant funding for traffic safety programs. The body will also discuss a proposal to microchip pets and a plan to create historic markers in South Los Angeles.
- Motion to set operating hours for Amistad Pocket Park (13116 West Kagel Canyon Street)
- Motion to authorize grant awards for Child and Pedestrian Safety Programs
- Motion to convert Wilton Place at Pico Boulevard into a parklet
- Motion to require park closures during Red Flag Days in high fire zones
- Motion to add West Lakeside Street Park to the list of parks with specific hours
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved five motions and continued two items. Approved motions include operating hours for Amistad Pocket Park, a grant application for the 'Connecting Neighbors and Empowering LA!' initiative, the 'South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers' project, a study to convert Wilton Place closure into a parklet, and adding West Lakeside Street Park to the list of parks with specific hours. The committee continued the microchipping feasibility report and the park closure ordinance for Red Flag Days to a date to be determined. No action was taken on the grant awards for child passenger and pedestrian/bicycle safety programs.
- Approved Amistad Pocket Park operating hours motion (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved LA2050 grant application for 'Connecting Neighbors and Empowering LA!' (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved 'South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers' project motion (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved Wilton Place parklet conversion study motion (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Approved West Lakeside Street Park ordinance (2-0, Nazarian absent)
- Continued microchipping feasibility report to date TBD
- Continued Red Flag Days park closure ordinance to date TBD
- No action on child passenger and pedestrian/bicycle safety grant awards
- Operating hours for Amistad Pocket Park — approved13116 West Kagel Canyon Street
- Close parks in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones during Red Flag Days — continued
- South LA Historic Neighborhood Markers project — approved
- Convert Wilton Place and Pico Boulevard closure into a parklet — approvedWilton Place at Pico Boulevard
- Add West Lakeside Street Park to list of parks with specific hours — approved15625 Bledsoe Street
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to discuss several administrative and financial matters. Key items include a large surplus fund transfer and a public hearing regarding a property lien.
- Proposed transfer of $219,312,000 from LADWP Power Revenue Fund to the City Reserve Fund
- Public hearing for a $1,276.56 nuisance abatement lien at 1415 North Braeridge Drive
- Appointment of Angelic Perez to the Community Forest Advisory Committee
- Request for a detailed inventory of pending infrastructure projects and workforce shortages
The Los Angeles City Council approved a series of routine items, including the transfer of $219,312,000 from the LADWP Power Revenue Fund to the city's Reserve Fund for FY 2024-25. The council also authorized contract amendments for DASH transit services, approved several district-specific funding motions, and adopted multiple legal settlements from closed session. All votes were unanimous (15-0).
- Approved $219.3M LADWP surplus transfer to Reserve Fund (15-0)
- Approved Third Amendment to DASH Downtown contract with MV Transportation (15-0)
- Approved Third Amendment for Mid-City/Central DASH and LAnow services (15-0)
- Approved $50,000 for CD1 CERT disaster preparedness training (15-0)
- Approved $75,000 for CD1 disaster resiliency plan with MySafe: LA (15-0)
- Approved $36,000 for CD8 Broadway-Manchester tree trimming (15-0)
- Approved $6.5M increase for Port Optimizer Project with Wabtec (15-0)
- Approved $1M settlement for Alejandro Alonso v. City (15-0)
- Transfer and encumbrance of funds for LAHD Prevailing Wage Compliance Unit services$175,000
🗳️ How they voted (26 roll-call votes)
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will discuss streamlining permits for electric vehicle charging stations and designating two sites as Historic-Cultural Monuments. The body will also hear appeals regarding two mixed-use residential developments on West Sunset Boulevard.
- Draft ordinance to expedite permitting for electric vehicle charging stations
- Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument status for 2122-2130 North Vista Del Mar Avenue and 6110 West Primrose Avenue
- Appeal of a 327-unit mixed-use project at 1185-1247 West Sunset Boulevard and 917 North Everett Street
- Appeal of a 121-unit mixed-use project at 2511-2517 West Sunset Boulevard
- Proposed fee waiver for property at 146 West 59th Place, excluding a $660 Non-Compliance Code Enforcement Fee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee denied appeals by SAFER and sustained the City Planning Commission's approvals for two mixed-use housing developments on Sunset Boulevard: a 327-unit project with 41 very low-income units and a 121-unit project with 13 extremely low-income units. The committee also approved several motions and reports, including streamlining EV charging station permits and adding historic monuments.
- Approved EV charging station permitting ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Krotona Court and Grand Temple of the Rosy Cross as Historic-Cultural Monuments (5-0)
- Approved motion to study remodel vs. demolition definitions (5-0)
- Approved motion to clarify homeless shelter notification rules (5-0)
- Approved fee waiver for property at 146 W 59th Place (5-0)
- Approved motion to explore citywide self-certification program (5-0)
- Approved motion to harmonize homeless shelter definition (5-0)
- Denied appeal, sustained 327-unit Sunset Blvd project approval (5-0)
- Streamline and expedite the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations — approved
- Inclusion of Krotona Court and the Grand Temple of the Rosy Cross in Historic-Cultural Monuments list — approved2122 - 2130 North Vista Del Mar Avenue and 6110 West Primros
- Report on differences between remodel, major renovation, and demolition projects — approved
- Clarify notification requirements for emergency homeless shelter property owners — approved
- Waive fees and charges for 146 West 59th Place — approved146 West 59th Place
- Citywide self-certification program to expedite permits — approved
- Propose revisions to LAMC section 12.80 regarding Homeless Shelter definition — approved
- Appeal of Density Bonus and Conditional Use Permit for housing development project — continued327 units (41 affordable)
Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee will consider seven agenda items, each a report from the Airport Commissioners and a related board resolution. Items include amendments to LAX concession agreements, funding for LAX roadway and utilities work, design contracts for curbside and baggage projects, a parking sublease at Van Nuys Airport, a consulting contract with Deloitte, and a lease amendment for a Korean Air passenger lounge. All items have fiscal impact statements and categorical CEQA exemptions. The committee may also hear general public comment.
- 24‑0412‑S1: Amend in‑terminal concession agreements with Areas USA LAX LLC, Crews Hospitality LLC, DN/Dakota JME, First Class Vending Inc., Host International Inc., URW Airports LLC, Hudson‑Magic Johnson Enterprises‑Concourse Ventures LLC, and LAX Retail Magic; adopt LAX and Van Nuys Airport Concessions SOPs; CEQA exemption.
- 20‑1146‑S1: Replenish Owner’s Project Contingency and Contract Allowance 1 for Contract DA‑5462 with Skanska USA Civil West California District Inc. for LAX roadways, utilities, and enabling project; CEQA exemption.
- 23‑0550‑S1: First amendment to Contract DA‑5620 with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for design and construction of the Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement Program at LAX; CEQA exemption.
- 25‑0049: First amendment to Contract DA‑5629 with Vanderlande Industries Inc. for design and construction of the Baggage Optimization Project Phase 2 at LAX; CEQA exemption.
- 24‑1613: Five‑year parking agreement with Signature Flight Support Corporation for a sublease of parking spaces at Van Nuys Airport; CEQA exemption.
The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved all seven agenda items, each related to airport concessions, contracts, or leases at LAX or Van Nuys Airport. All approvals were unanimous (2-0) with Councilmember Rodriguez absent. The items include amendments to concession agreements, contract replenishments, and new agreements, all with CEQA exemptions.
- Approved amendments to in-terminal concession agreements with 8 vendors at LAX (2-0)
- Approved replenishment of project contingency and contract allowance for Skanska USA contract DA-5462 (2-0)
- Approved first amendment to contract DA-5620 with Hensel Phelps for Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement (2-0)
- Approved first amendment to contract DA-5629 with Vanderlande for Baggage Optimization Phase 2 (2-0)
- Approved 5-year parking agreement with Signature Flight Support at Van Nuys Airport (2-0)
- Approved 5-year contract with Deloitte Consulting for support services and Oracle licensing (2-0)
- Approved third amendment to Korean Air Lines lounge lease at Tom Bradley International Terminal (2-0)
- Amendments to In-Terminal Concession Agreements at LAX — approvedLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Replenishment of Owner's Project Contingency for Roadways Utilities and Enabling Project at LAX — approvedLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- First Amendment to Contract DA-5620 for Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement Program at LAX — approvedLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- First Amendment to Contract DA-5629 for Baggage Optimization Project Phase 2 at LAX — approvedLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Five-year Parking Agreement at Van Nuys Airport — approvedVan Nuys Airport
- Five-year Contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP for professional support services and Oracle software licensing — approvedLAWA
- Third Amendment to Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease LAA-8753 at LAX — approvedTom Bradley International Terminal, LAX
Personnel and Hiring Committee
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hear a mayoral communication about the reappointment of Guy Lipa to the Board of Civil Service Commissioners through June 30, 2029. Several reports and ordinances will be considered, mainly involving LADWP salary and duties adjustments and CAO memoranda of understanding. The committee will also consider a motion on city personnel emergency assistance programs.
- 20‑1200‑S3 – Mayor’s communication on reappointing Guy Lipa (term ends June 30, 2029)
- 23‑1127 – CAO report and ordinance to revise the Administrative Code for class code changes approved by the Civil Service Commission
- 24‑1492 – LADWP report proposing salary adjustment for General Services Manager A (Class Code 9601) and new duties for General Services and Fleet Services Managers
- 24‑1498 – LADWP report proposing salary setting for Elevator Repair Supervisor (Class Code 3869)
- 25‑0006‑S39 – Motion on city personnel emergency assistance programs
The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved all agenda items, including the reappointment of Guy Lipa to the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, several salary and classification changes, and a new MOU for inspectors. Items were approved with 2 yes votes and 1 absence (Rodriguez).
- Approved reappointment of Guy Lipa to Board of Civil Service Commissioners (2-0-1)
- Approved ordinance revising Administrative Code for class code changes (2-0-1)
- Approved salary adjustment for General Services Manager A and new DDRs (2-0-1)
- Approved new DDR for Investment Officer III (2-0-1)
- Approved salary setting for Elevator Repair Supervisor (2-0-1)
- Approved amendment to MOU adding Principal Utility Accountant (2-0-1)
- Approved 2024-2029 MOU for Inspectors Representation Unit (2-0-1)
- Noted and filed reports on budget position authorities and hiring updates (2-0-1)
Personnel and Hiring Committee - SPECIAL MEETING
The Personnel and Hiring Committee will hold a special meeting to receive a verbal update regarding payroll issues at the Los Angeles Fire Department. Representatives from the LAFD, Information Technology Agency, Controller, Personnel Department, and City Administrative Officer will provide the update.
- Verbal update on Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) payroll issues
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will discuss transferring funds for outreach and housing services in Council District 1. The body will also hear protests regarding a street lighting district.
- Proposed transfer and appropriation of $4,124,400 from the Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - Arroyo Seco to the Los Angeles Housing Department
- Proposed new contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Encampment Resolution Grant Project in Council District 1
- Public hearing on protests against the improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District
The City Council adopted a motion requesting the City Attorney, with the Office of Finance, to prepare an urgency ordinance providing gross receipts tax relief for businesses destroyed by wildfires or impacted for 60+ consecutive days in 2025. The motion passed unanimously with 14 ayes and no nays. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Adopted motion for urgency ordinance on wildfire business tax relief (14-0)
- Urgency Ordinance for gross receipts tax relief due to wildfires — approvedCity of Los Angeles
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review City Administrative Officer reports on third amendments to contracts with MV Transportation for Downtown, Mid‑City and Central DASH services and LAnow Transit Bus service. It will also hear a Board of Public Works report on revising the Streets of Significance for the Purple Line Extension Project. Additional items include motions and resolutions on traffic signage, overnight parking enforcement, tow‑away restrictions, and a study of DASH fare‑free operation costs.
- 19‑1035‑S1 – Third amendment to contract C‑134341 with MV Transportation for Downtown DASH services (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 19‑1035‑S2 – Third amendment to contract C‑134340 with MV Transportation for Mid‑City and Central DASH services and LAnow Transit Bus service (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 24‑1599 – Revision of Streets of Significance for the Purple Line Extension Project (Fiscal Impact: Yes).
- 25‑0052 – Motion to post traffic restriction signage on South Western Avenue and West 14th Street.
- 25‑0055 – Resolution to enforce Overnight Parking Districts in the area bounded by Bronson Ave, West Washington Blvd, West 18th St, Johnnie Cochran Vista, Venice Blvd, and South Norton Ave.
The Transportation Committee approved two contract amendments with MV Transportation for DASH services, a report on Purple Line Extension streets, and a motion to study DASH fare-free operations. Three resolutions were submitted without recommendation, and one motion was continued.
- Approved Third Amendment to contract C-134341 with MV Transportation for Downtown DASH services (2-0, Park absent)
- Approved Third Amendment to contract C-134340 with MV Transportation for Mid-City and Central DASH and LAnow services (2-0, Park absent)
- Approved Board of Public Works report revising Streets of Significance for Purple Line Extension Project (2-0, Park absent)
- Approved motion to analyze DASH fare collection costs under fare-free operation (2-0, Park absent)
- Submitted without recommendation: Overnight Parking District enforcement resolution (Hutt-Blumenfield)
- Submitted without recommendation: Tow-away no parking restriction for oversized vehicles (Hutt-Lee)
- Submitted without recommendation: Tow-away no parking restriction for oversized vehicles (Padilla-Park)
- Continued motion on traffic restriction signage along South Western Avenue and West 14th Street to date to be determined
- Third Amendment to contract C-134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Downtown DASH services — approved
- Third Amendment to contract C-134340 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Mid-City and Central DASH services, and LAnow Tra — approved
- Revising the Streets of Significance for the Purple Line Extension Project by LA Metro — approved
- Posting traffic restriction signage to mitigate vehicle congestion and safety issues — continuedSouth Western Avenue and West 14th Street
- Enforcement of the Overnight Parking Districts (OPD) resolutionArea bounded by Bronson Avenue, Venice Boulevard, Johnnie Co
- Notice of 'tow away, no parking' restriction for oversized vehicles
- Posting signs for 'tow away, no parking' restriction for oversized vehicles
- Analyzing DASH fare collection costs that can be eliminated under a fare-free operation — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider three main actions. It will adopt a draft ordinance that updates the method for annual park fee adjustments. It will confirm the mayor’s appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission. It will authorize the Department of Recreation and Parks to receive a $660,000 grant for the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship Program.
- Adopt Ordinance amending Section 12.33.E.5 of the Municipal Code to update park fee adjustment method (Item 1)
- Confirm Mayor’s appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the CLAAPC for term ending June 30, 2027 (Item 2)
- Authorize $660,000 JJCPA grant to the RAP for the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (Item 3)
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved establishing an Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee to oversee state and federal aid, city department responses, and recovery policy related to the January 2025 fires. The council also approved several other items, including a park fee ordinance revision, a planning commission appointment, a youth employment grant, a Walk of Fame star for Jim Nantz, and multiple funding allocations. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.
- Established Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee (15-0)
- Adopted ordinance updating park fee adjustment method (15-0)
- Approved Navdeep 'Duncan' Sachdeva to Central LA Area Planning Commission (12-0)
- Authorized acceptance of $660,000 JJCPA grant for youth program (12-0)
- Approved Jim Nantz Walk of Fame star at 7076 Hollywood Blvd (15-0)
- Initiated airspace vacation proceedings at Hope/2nd/Kosciuszko Way (15-0)
- Approved $67,876.04 for ReFresh Spot lease (15-0)
- Transferred $400,000 for Equestrian Trail Master Plan (15-0)
- Park Fee Ordinance revision amending Section 12.33.E.5 of LAMC — adopted
- JJCPA Grant funding for Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP) — adopted$660,000
- Initiating vacation proceedings for the airspace at corners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszk — adoptedcorners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus K
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Housing and Homelessness Committee
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive updates on efforts to combat rent gouging and the use of shelters during extreme weather. The body is also considering several funding transfers, appointments to oversight commissions, and the viability of specific properties for interim or supportive housing.
- Proposed $2,500,000 tax-exempt multifamily mortgage revenue note for Brine Residential Supportive Housing Project at 3016 North Main Street
- Proposed transfer and appropriation of $4,124,400 for the Encampment Resolution Grant Project in Council District One
- Discussion on the feasibility of banning algorithm-based software used to set rents
- Proposed ordinance requiring tenancy termination notices to be filed with the City prior to tenant service
- Proposed sale of City-owned property at 2949 Edgehill Drive to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved multiple items, including a $4,124,400 transfer and contract for homeless outreach in Council District 1, and a motion to study banning algorithm-based rent-setting software. Several other actions were approved, including appointments, fund transfers, and a property sale. One item was continued, and one was noted and filed.
- Approved $4,124,400 transfer and contract for Encampment Resolution Fund Grant in CD 1 (4-0, Price absent)
- Approved motion to study banning algorithm-based rent-setting software (4-0, Price absent)
- Approved appointment of Nancy Lewis to United to House LA Citizen Oversight Committee (4-0, Price absent)
- Approved fund transfer for prevailing wage compliance services (4-0, Price absent)
- Approved $2.5M tax-exempt note for Brine Residential Supportive Housing Project (4-0, Price absent)
- Approved motion for sole source agreement with Dignity Moves for interim housing at 5310 Sierra Vista (4-0, Price absent)
- Approved sale of city-owned property at 2949 Edgehill Drive to Housing Authority (4-0, Price absent)
- Continued item on tenant termination notice ordinance to date TBD
- Issuing a second supplemental tax-exempt multifamily mortgage revenue note for Brine Residential Supportive Housing Proj — approved3016 North Main Street · $2.5M
- Notice of Transfer of Jurisdiction and Control for project at 12901 West Venice Boulevard — continued12901 West Venice Boulevard
- Transferring and appropriating funds for Encampment Resolution Grant Project in Council District One; executing new cont — approved$4.1M
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will discuss streetlight outages, sidewalk vending enforcement, and a proposed sign for a historic ramen shop. The committee will also consider a motion regarding Grammy Awards city services.
- Review of streetlight outages and monitoring recommendations
- Report on sidewalk vending program outreach and enforcement
- Proposal to install historic sign on streetlight pole at 314 E 2nd St
- Motion for updates to CARE/CARE+ operational protocols
- Negotiated payment for city services from Recording Academy
The Los Angeles Public Works Committee met on January 22, 2025, and approved all seven items on its agenda by unanimous votes of 3-0. These included reports and motions related to sidewalk vending, streetlight outages, solar conversions, a historical sign, CARE/CARE+ scheduling, sidewalk vendor listening sessions, and Grammy Awards city services payment. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved Bureau of Street Services report on Sidewalk Vending Program outreach and enforcement (3-0)
- Approved motion for overview of streetlight outage concentrations and monitoring recommendations (3-0)
- Approved motion for analysis of streetlight outages and solar conversion suitability in CD 14 (3-0)
- Approved motion to install historical sign for Kouraku ramen shop at 314 E 2nd St (3-0)
- Approved motion to update CARE/CARE+ scheduling and protocols for extreme weather (3-0)
- Approved motion for sidewalk vendor listening sessions and vending map in CD 1 (3-0)
- Approved motion for negotiated payment from Recording Academy for Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena (3-0)
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee is reviewing proposed contracts for digital services and facility leases for the LAPD and an asphalt plant. The body is also discussing regulatory frameworks for cannabis taxes and event licenses, as well as public restroom improvements.
- Proposed contract with Human-I-T for digital inclusion services
- Proposed LAPD vehicle storage lease at 1440 North Spring Street
- Proposed lease with PIP 4221 Bandini LLC for a recycled asphalt plant at 4221 Bandini Boulevard
- Proposed regulatory framework for temporary cannabis event and consumption lounge licenses
- Motion to install baby changing stations in all public restrooms
The Government Operations Committee unanimously approved all seven agenda items, including a contract for digital inclusion services, two property leases (one for LAPD vehicle storage and one for a recycled asphalt plant), updated records schedules for Building and Safety, a report aligning the city's gross receipts tax with SB 1059 for cannabis businesses, a motion to develop a regulatory framework for temporary cannabis event and consumption lounge licenses, and a motion to install baby changing stations in public restrooms. All votes were 3-0 in favor.
- Approved personal services contract with Human-I-T for digital inclusion services (3-0)
- Approved lease with Spring Street SP, LLC at 1440 N. Spring St. for LAPD vehicle storage (3-0)
- Approved lease with PIP 4221 Bandini LLC for recycled asphalt plant at 4221 Bandini Blvd., Vernon (3-0)
- Approved updated records disposition schedules for Dept. of Building and Safety (3-0)
- Approved report aligning gross receipts tax with SB 1059 for cannabis business taxes (3-0)
- Approved motion to develop regulatory framework for temporary cannabis event and consumption lounge licenses (3-0)
- Approved motion to install baby changing stations in all public restrooms (3-0)
- Proposed lease with Spring Street SP, LLC for LAPD vehicle storage — approved1440 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Proposed lease agreement with PIP 4221 Bandini LLC for a recycled asphalt plant — approved4221 Bandini Boulevard, Vernon, CA 90058
- Regulatory framework for temporary cannabis event and consumption lounge licenses — approved
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council meeting on Jan 21, 2025 will review several agenda items. Council members will vote on a request to vacate a portion of Roy Street and Aldama Street, including findings on environmental exemption and a petitioner fee of $14,980. They will also hear comments on an application by CVS Health for off‑site alcoholic beverage sales at 9040 North Balboa Boulevard. Additional items include routine approvals and public comment periods.
- CD 12 hearing comments on CVS Health’s application to sell alcoholic beverages for off‑site consumption at 9040 North Balboa Blvd.
- CD 14 categorical exemption and vacation of a portion of Roy Street and Aldama Street, with a $14,980 investigation fee.
- CD 11 hearing protests against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Pacific Avenue and Hurricane Street Lighting District.
- Roll Call and approval of the meeting minutes.
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment and public testimony periods.
The Los Angeles City Council approved a major hotel expansion project at 555 East Universal Hollywood Drive, including a zone and height district change, after certifying the project's Environmental Impact Report. The council also granted a liquor license to a CVS in Northridge, approved a street vacation in Boyle Heights, and authorized a $9.4 million lease-purchase for new cardiac monitors for the fire department. Several items were continued, including a citywide transportation equity framework and a motion related to wildfire recovery.
- Approved Hilton Universal City hotel expansion (18-story, 395-room addition) with zone change (13-0)
- Granted CVS Health liquor license at 9040 N. Balboa Blvd (15-0)
- Approved vacation of portions of Roy and Aldama Streets (15-0)
- Approved $9.4M lease-purchase for LAFD cardiac monitors (15-0)
- Approved $150,000 transfer for CD 3 community services (15-0)
- Approved $25,000 transfer for CD 6 wildfire relief fund (15-0)
- Approved $14,000 for pedestrian tunnel repairs in CD 10 (15-0)
- Continued transportation equity framework to Jan 29 (12-0)
- Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages at CVS Health — approved9040 North Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, California 91325
- Vacation of a portion of Roy Street and Aldama Street — approvedPortion of Roy Street and Aldama Street
- Hear protests against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Pacific Avenue and Hurricane Street Lighting Distr — approvedPacific Avenue and Hurricane Street
- Hear protests against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Lincoln Boulevard and Mindanao Way No. 1 Street Li — approvedLincoln Boulevard and Mindanao Way No. 1
- Hear protests against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Burbank Boulevard and Canoga Avenue Street Lightin — approvedBurbank Boulevard and Canoga Avenue
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee will meet to consider requests to continue three agenda items to January 28, 2025. The items include a housing development appeal, a motel use discontinuance appeal, and an urban infill development appeal.
- Request to continue housing development appeal (327 units, 41 affordable) to 1/28/2025
- Request to continue motel use discontinuance appeal to 1/28/2025
- Request to continue urban infill development appeal (121 units, 13 affordable) to 1/28/2025
- Public comment will be taken in-person only
- Last day for Council action is January 31, 2025
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee voted to continue all three agenda items to future meetings without substantive discussion or decisions. Item 1 (Sunset Blvd mixed-use project appeal) and Item 3 (Sunset Blvd grocery store redevelopment appeal) were continued to January 28, 2025. Item 2 (Hi Lite Motel discontinuance appeal) was continued to February 25, 2025. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.
- Continued Item 1 (24-1054) to 1/28/2025
- Continued Item 2 (24-1273) to 2/25/2025
- Continued Item 3 (24-1064) to 1/28/2025
- Mixed-use residential and commercial development (327 units) — continued1185, 1187, 1193, 1195, 1197, 1201, 1205, 1207, 1211, 1215, · 327 units (41 affordable)
- Appeal regarding discontinuance of transient motel use (Hi Lite Motel) — continued10309, 10313, 10315, 10317, 10321, 10325 South Broadway; 316
- Demolition and construction of five-story mixed-use building — continued121 units (13 affordable)
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will review a City Attorney draft ordinance amending sections of the Municipal Code governing the Board of Review. It will vote on an escheatment of $428,606.16 from Parking Violation Trust Fund 853 to the City General Fund. The committee will also consider motions directing the CAO to study revenue‑generation opportunities, to transfer funds for the Mayan Corridor streetscape improvements, and to establish a Civil Rights Trust Fund. Additional items include a report on interfund borrowing for future judgment‑obligation bond issuance and a transportation report on Bus Lane Violation Enforcement pilot revenue.
- Item 2‑24‑1455: Escheatment of $428,606.16 from Parking Violation Trust Fund 853 to the General Fund.
- Item 5‑21‑0537‑S2: Transfer of Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program funds for Mayan Corridor streetscape civil improvements.
- Item 6‑24‑1525: Proposal to create a Civil Rights Trust Fund and prepare an establishing ordinance.
- Item 10‑24‑1539‑S1: Resolution authorizing interfund borrowing for judgment‑obligation bond issuance.
- Item 8‑24‑1151: Transportation Committee report on revenue from the Bus Lane Violation Enforcement Pilot Program.
- Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.16 regarding Board of Review administration
- Mayan Corridor Streetscape Improvement fund transferMayan Corridor, Council District 1
- 2024-25 Third Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report
Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee will hear a verbal report on recent windstorm and wildfire impacts, and will consider ten items involving the Department of Water and Power. Most items are reports, exemptions, or ordinances that require council action by February 14, 2025, and have fiscal impact statements. Several items involve agreements or sales of easements and property interests.
- 24‑1592 – Second amendment to Itron, Inc. agreement for Distribution Automation Communication Network solution (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 24‑1595 – Quitclaim deed easement transfer to AMCAL Washington Fund, L.P. (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 20‑0661‑S1 – Second Amended and Restated Navajo Agreements updating ownership and cost terms (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 24‑1597 – Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific for Barren Ridge to Haskell Canyon Switching Station line (Fiscal Impact: Yes)
- 24‑1482 – Transfer of surplus money from Power Revenue Fund to City Reserve Fund for FY 2024‑25 (Fiscal Impact: No)
- Second Amendment to agreement with Itron, Inc. for Distribution Automation Communication Network Solution and Services
- Quitclaim Deed for public power facility easement to AMCAL Washington Fund, L.P.
- Second Amended and Restated Navajo Agreements update
- Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad CompanyMojave
- Second Amendment to Agreement with UL Services Group for Energy Forecasting Services
- Navajo Large Generator Interconnection Agreement
- First Amendments to Agreements with Total Resource Management, Inc. and IBM for Maximo Software services
- Sale of easement to the City of Bishop for North Sierra Highway Water Line Project
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider an ordinance clarifying that the city's zoning code prohibited short-term rentals since 1992. The council will also review proposed agreements for playground equipment and park court use.
- Ordinance clarifying short-term rental zoning rules
- Contract amendment with Playpower, Inc. for playground equipment
- Agreement with Los Angeles Petanque Club for Cheviot Hills courts
- Contract amendment with Landscape Structures, Inc. for outdoor fitness equipment
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $113.9 million increase to the LAPD's contract with the county transit authority for law enforcement services, extending it through June 2025. It also directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance clarifying that short-term rentals were prohibited before the Home Sharing Ordinance, and approved several park equipment contracts and housing-related resolutions.
- Approved $113.9M LAPD-LACMTA contract amendment (12-3)
- Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance clarifying short-term rental ban (13-0)
- Approved contract amendment with Playpower, Inc. for playground equipment (15-0)
- Approved agreement with Los Angeles Petanque Club for Cheviot Hills courts (15-0)
- Approved contract amendment with Landscape Structures for fitness equipment (15-0)
- Approved contract amendment with BCI Burke for playground equipment (15-0)
- Approved Yolanda DeLaTorre to Board of Harbor Commissioners (15-0)
- Extended graffiti removal contract with Graffiti Control Systems (14-0)
- Clarify pre-Home Sharing Ordinance prohibition on short-term rentals — approved
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider four street lighting maintenance assessment districts. The body will vote on whether to uphold or reject protests against the proposed assessments. The decisions affect lighting districts on Vineland Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard, Violet Street, and Sunset Boulevard.
- Vineland Avenue and Weddington Street Lighting District: Council to abandon proceedings if majority protest exists
- Wilshire Boulevard and Citrus Avenue Lighting District: Council to confirm assessments if protests are denied
- Violet Street and Santa Fe Avenue Lighting District: Council to confirm assessments if protests are denied
- Sunset Boulevard and Bates Avenue Lighting District: Council to confirm assessments if protests are denied
- Multiple Agenda Item Comment period available for residents
The Los Angeles City Council ratified the Mayor's January 7, 2025 declaration of local emergency due to extreme fire weather, and adopted a series of wildfire-related motions. These include procuring an independent After Action Report of the emergency response, establishing protocols for water infrastructure updates, and directing reports on recovery and rebuilding. The Council also approved numerous routine items including street lighting district assessments, liquor licenses, and several property liens.
- Ratified Mayor's Declaration of Emergency for January 2025 wildfires (15-0)
- Adopted motion to procure independent After Action Report of wildfire response (15-0)
- Adopted motion for LAFD weekly water infrastructure status updates (15-0)
- Adopted motion to close parks in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones during Red Flag Warnings (15-0)
- Approved 9 street lighting district assessments, denied protests (15-0 each)
- Approved liquor license for Follow Your Heart, 21825 West Sherman Way (15-0)
- Approved $1,924,910.17 settlement from UCI Hospitality Group for TOT assessments (15-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 settlement in Zoila Moran De Alfaro v. City of Los Angeles (15-0)
- Improvement and maintenance of the Vineland Avenue and Weddington Street Lighting District — approvedVineland Avenue and Weddington Street
- Improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Citrus Avenue Street Lighting District — approvedWilshire Boulevard and Citrus Avenue
- Improvement and maintenance of the Violet Street and Santa Fe Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District — approvedViolet Street and Santa Fe Avenue No. 1
- Improvement and maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Bates Avenue Street Lighting District — approvedSunset Boulevard and Bates Avenue
- Improvement and maintenance of the Mission Road and 7th Street Lighting District — approvedMission Road and 7th Street
- Improvement and maintenance of the Broadway-Manchester Active Transportation Equity Project (ATEP) No. 1 (Reballot) Stre — approvedBroadway-Manchester Active Transportation Equity Project (AT
- Improvement and maintenance of the Sanborn Avenue and Sunset Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting DistrictSanborn Avenue and Sunset Boulevard No. 1
🗳️ How they voted (56 roll-call votes)
Planning and Land Use Management Committee
The committee will review the Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. ENV‑2017‑5424‑EIR) and a draft ordinance that would change the vesting zone and height district for the Hilton Universal Project at 555 East Universal Hollywood Drive. The project adds an 18‑story, 300,000‑square‑foot hotel expansion, increasing the total to 890 guest rooms and 696,609 square feet of floor area. Additional items include the mayor’s appointment of Navdeep “Duncan” Sachdeva to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission, a corrected resolution fixing typographical errors in Article 5 of the New Zoning Code, and a report on advertising in private parking lots.
- Draft ordinance to change vesting zone and height district from C2‑1, RE15‑1‑H, PB‑1 to (T)(Q)C2‑2D for the Hilton Universal Project (555 East Universal Hollywood Drive)
- Review of Environmental Impact Report No. ENV‑2017‑5424‑EIR for the Hilton Universal Project
- Mayor’s appointment of Navdeep “Duncan” Sachdeva to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (term to June 30, 2027)
- Department of City Planning memo and corrected resolution fixing typographical errors in Article 5 (Use) of the New Zoning Code
- Report on recommendations for advertising in private parking lots away from the public right‑of‑way
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the Hilton Universal City Project, which includes an 18-story, 300,000-square-foot hotel expansion with 395 guestrooms, a spa, restaurants, bars, pools, and parking garage expansion. The committee also approved the appointment of Navdeep 'Duncan' Sachdeva to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission and approved a corrected resolution fixing typographical errors in the New Zoning Code. A report on advertising in private parking lots was continued to February 11, 2025.
- Approved Hilton Universal City Project EIR and draft ordinance (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Navdeep 'Duncan' Sachdeva to Central LA Area Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved corrected resolution fixing typographical errors in New Zoning Code (5-0)
- Continued advertising in private parking lots report to February 11, 2025
- Vesting Zone and Height District Change for Hilton Universal City Project — approved555 East Universal Hollywood Drive · 7.26 ac
- Corrected Resolution to Fix Typographical Errors in Article 5 (Use) of the New Zoning Code — approved as amended
City Council Meeting
The Los Angeles City Council will consider an ordinance to establish an annual enforcement fee for rental units subject to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. The measure is subject to the approval of the Mayor and requires 12 votes on second reading.
- Consideration of annual Just Cause Enforcement Fee for rental units
- First consideration of ordinance to amend LAMC Section 165.10
- Continued consideration of hearing comments for The Wine Station LLC liquor license
- Continued consideration of nuisance abatement lien for 1415 North Braeridge Drive