Meeting


		AGENDA LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
		Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com

President	EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District	ADRIN NAZARIAN, Second District
	KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore	IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District	MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
	CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore	HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District	TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
	JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
	HUGO SOTO-MARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
	YSABEL JURADO, Fourteenth District
	TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District

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Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

Roll Call

Approval of the Minutes

Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Multiple Agenda Item Comment

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

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25-0006-S18
	AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initial cost estimates for the January 2025 fire and windstorm event.

Recommendations for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 21, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S18, inasmuch as no further Council action is required at this time.
INSTRUCT the CAO to provide written quarterly reports regarding the City's fiscal recovery from the 2025 wildfires. These reports should include but not be limited to updated damage estimates, status of special fund loans and other funding sources utilized to front fund recovery costs and status of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is an impact to the General Fund for an amount yet to be determined based upon final approval of both FEMA and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services California Disaster Assistance Act reimbursable grants. In the short term, the General Fund will need to provide front funding and the CAO’s Office will continue to work with City departments to better define the scope of current year needs, which will be better known at the conclusion of the event.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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25-0002-S4
	AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a including in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program support and/or sponsorship for any legislation that prevents the monopolistic concentration of homeownership in fire-damaged areas and encourages recovery efforts that prioritize the needs of families over the interest of large investors.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Nazarian, Park – Padilla), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP for any legislation that prevents the monopolistic concentration of homeownership in fire-damaged areas and encourages recovery efforts that prioritize the needs of families over the interest of large investors.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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22-0105-S1
CD 11	ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving an extension of the Measure A grant performance period for the Venice Pier Improvement Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

APPROVE the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2028 (Time Extension) for the Venice Pier Improvement Project (Project), subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD).
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute an amendment to the Measure A grant agreement for the Project, in substantially the same form as set forth in Attachment No. 1 of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated December 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, for the Time Extension upon approval by the RPOSD, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
AUTHORIZE the RAP to make technical adjustments as necessary to carry out the intent of the Board report.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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24-1605
CD 1	ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 3681 with the Los Angeles Community Garden Council to clarify certain boundaries on the Solano Canyon Community Garden Site Map and update the City's Standard Provisions.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the proposed Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 3681 between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Los Angeles Community Garden Council, a California non-profit corporation, substantially in the form attached as Attachment 1 of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, to revise that portion of Exhibit A to clarify certain boundaries on the Solano Canyon Community Garden Site Map and update the City’s Standard Provisions.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the approval and execution of the proposed Amendment No. 1 will have no adverse impact on RAP’s General Fund as operations and program costs associated with the management and maintenance of the Garden will continue to be paid by the Los Angeles Community Garden Council per the terms of the Agreement No. 3681.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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12-1670-S9
	ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Proposition K program reconciliation, status of active projects, recommended funding adjustments, and a strategic plan to complete program requirements.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

AUTHORIZE the tentative earmark of $9 million in Proposition K program interest funds to reduce the shortfall for three specified projects.
IDENTIFY and TRANSFER funds previously allocated for capital projects within the Proposition K Maintenance and Administrative Funds to the Proposition K Capital Fund, as well as accrued and future interest earnings.
AUTHORIZE the Controller to adjust balances within the Proposition K funds and implement technical adjustments.
AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare technical adjustments as necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K – L.A. for Kids Steering Committee (Steering Committee) reports that there is an anticipated impact of $58.9 million on the General Fund to the extent that Proposition K and other Special Funds are insufficient to fully fund the remaining specified projects. Specific cost estimates for operating and maintaining the projects addressed through the funding recommendations of the Steering Committee report have not yet been developed, but will be addressed through the City budget as projects are completed.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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10-0068-S1
CD 10	ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the determination of infeasibility for the Ardmore Recreation Center Project, also known as the Seoul International Project (S87) as specified in the 1996 Proposition K (Prop K) Ballot Measure.

Recommendation for Council action:

DETERMINE that the gymnasium expansion portion of the specified scope defined for the Prop K – L.A. For Kids Ardmore Recreation Center, also known as the Seoul International Project (S87), is infeasible due the age of the existing structure, differential settlement, and programming impracticalities if constructed as a stand-alone structure, as detailed in the Prop K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee (Steering Committee) report dated November 1, 2024, attached to the Council file. A replacement gymnasium is outside the scope of work specified in the Prop K Ballot Measure.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The Steering Committee reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommended action.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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25-0067
	ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Public Library (Library) to execute four publishing agreements for the Library's Angel City Press.

Recommendations for Council action:

AWARD publishing agreements with the following four authors, substantially in the form included as Attachment A of the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) report dated January 23, 2025, attached to the Council file, for the exclusive license in the copyright of the authors’ works:
1. Author: Samuel Lamontagne and Darol Kay; Title: Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra
2. Author: Robert Landau; Title: Art Deco LA
3. Author: Donald J. Waldie; Title: Elements of Los Angeles
4. Author: Oliver Wang; Title: Cruising J-Town
AUTHORIZE the City Librarian and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the publishing agreements.
AUTHORIZE the Board President and the Board Secretary to execute the four publishing agreements upon the completion of all required approvals.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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22-1142
	CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (CHRED), in collaboration with the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission (LANAIC) and representatives from the Tongva, Tataviam, and Chumash tribes; to report on the creation of a Los Angeles City land acknowledgment policy; and CHRED reports relative to the cultural and historic regional components necessary for the consideration of a Land Acknowledgment Policy for the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O’Farrell - Koretz):

NOTE and FILE the CHRED report dated October 17, 2023, attached to Council file No. 22-1142.
NOTE and FILE the CHRED report dated November 27, 2024, attached to said Council file.
REQUEST the LANAIC to convene an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of all City - appointed Commission members to propose, to the full Commission for approval, a land acknowledgment statement consistent with the values and considerations learned through CHRED’s and the Civic Memory Working Group’s research using the Los Angeles County (County) language as a starting point.
INSTRUCT the CHRED to report to Council on the recommendations of said Commission.
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding, which may include current unallocated funding in the Heritage Month accounts, for the CHRED to support the convening of working group, to assist the LANAIC ad hoc subcommittee, to develop language for a land acknowledgment statement.
INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on a part-time position for the CHRED. This report should include identifying a funding source for staffing a part-time position at the CHRED, and determine an appropriate classification with expertise in Tribal history and law to support LANAIC.
REQUEST the LANAIC to propose legislation and initiatives that support and further acknowledge the Native Tribal Nations that have and continue to contribute to the City of Los Angeles.
INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and the CHRED, to review the current Memorandum of Understanding with the County regarding the LANAIC and recommend potential amendments to increase City engagement with said Commission.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The CHRED reports that that there is no fiscal impact with the submission of the report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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22-1402
	ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the strategy for integrating climate considerations into the City budgeting process.

Recommendations for Council action:

AMEND the prior Council action of February 22, 2023, Council file No. 22-1402, to change the last sentence of Recommendation No. 1 to read as follows:

The inventory should be finalized and presented to the Council by March 1 of each year and used to inform the subsequent year's budget process.
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles Fire Department, Department of General Services, and other relevant departments, with assistance from the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report to Council on the existence and feasibility of using vehicles that can reduce municipal emissions that will help achieve the City’s net-zero emissions goals.
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated August 7, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to the strategy for integrating climate considerations into the City budgeting process.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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23-0831
CD 11	GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit ground lease agreement with the Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC) to operate a transitional housing site at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, California 90291.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a ground lease agreement with the VCHC for the use of the City-owned location at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, California 90291, under the terms and conditions as substantially detailed in the February 4, 2025 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost lease agreement. The VCHC is responsible for tenant improvements, maintenance, repairs, utilities, security, and custodial costs.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 7, 2025

	(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 4, 2025)

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20-0283-S2
CD 13	GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed lease agreement with 1910 Sunset Boulevard (LA) L.P. for office use at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026 for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with 1910 Sunset Boulevard (LA) L.P. for the expansion of office space for the LAHD at 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90026 in Suites 420, 430, 705, and 850; under the terms and conditions substantially as detailed in the January 30, 2025 Municipal Facilities (MFC) report, attached to the Council file.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact. The lease and associated cost of $45,003 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 will be paid directly by the LAHD Special Funds through the Rent Stabilization Fund - F440001 and Code Enforcement Fund - F41M001. The landlord is responsible for all repairs, maintenance, utility, custodial, and security costs.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 7, 2025

	(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 4, 2025)

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22-1545-S25
	HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 22nd Status Report as of November 30, 2024.

	Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated December 26, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-1545-S25, relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 22nd Status Report as of November 30, 2024.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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24-1458
	PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to complying with the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, which created new requirements for public agencies to address the status of position vacancies.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hutt):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with the Personnel Department, to report to Council on any necessary steps the City must take to comply with the requirements of AB 2561, which created new requirements for public agencies to address the status of position vacancies.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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24-0826
CD 13	CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 5243 – 5245 West Santa Monica Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.
ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Seta Panosian, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the CLAAPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with a new 9,988 square-foot ground floor restaurant/cafe that includes a 1,226 square-foot outdoor patio, the restaurant will have a maximum 230 seats that include 186 indoor seats and 44 outdoor seats, and hours of operation of Monday through Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; there will be no live entertainment; for the properties located at 5243 – 5245 West Santa Monica Boulevard.

Applicant: Petros Taglyan

Representative: Larry Mondragon, Lee Rabun

Case No. ENV-2021-10705-CE-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2021-10705-CE

Related Case: ZA-2021-10704-CUB-1A

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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20-0380-S2
	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative the time extension of the zoning and land use relief provisions within the COVID-19 Local Emergency Ordinance (LEO) targeted small business relief.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Blumenfield – McOsker):

RESOLVE to extend the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 16.02.1, "Relief from Specified Land Use Provisions," to provide temporary regulatory relief from certain automobile parking provisions and time limitations for utilizing an approved Conditional Use Permit or similar quasi-judicial action during and for an additional 12-month period for a total of 36 months, after the termination or expiration of the COVID-19 LEO, as provided in that Section, resulting in an end date of these relief provisions of February 1, 2026.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning or the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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22-0120-S1
	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to advertising in private parking lots and away from the public right-of-way, and related matters.

Recommendations for Council action:

APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated October 24, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-0120-S1, as amended as follows:

Instruct the DCP, in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and City Attorney, to continue with the above instruction (as amended and underlined below) and Recomendation No. 2 of the PLUM Committee report dated June 18, 2024, adopted by the City Council on July 2, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-0120-S1, as follows:
1. Instruct the Department of City Planning (DCP), in coordination with the LADBS and City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance to amend Chapters 1 (Current Zoning Code) and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to appropriately define electric vehicle (EV) charging as a primary use citywide for light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles (including private fleet charging) and include standards for ministerial and discretionary approvals for such use in appropriate zones. Clear performance standards should maintain scalability and flexibility through alternative options, consider community benefits and Citywide Design Guideline goals, and ensure that charging stations are properly maintained, including limiting any signage when stations are not operable.
2. Instruct the DCP, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to include considerations and recommendations for an equitable expansion of new electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) development, prioritizing access for renter households and disadvantaged communities, while maintaining multimodal goals.
STRIKE Recommendation No. 3 from said PLUM report dated June 18, 2024:

INSTRUCT the DCP, in coordination with LADBS and City Attorney, to report back with recommendations for amendments to Chapters 1 (Current Zoning Code) and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the LAMC to define EV charging as an allowable use for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including private fleet charging.
APROVE Recommendation No. 2 contained in said DCP report dated October 24, 2024, as follows:

Instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with the DCP, to prepare a report with recommendations as to funding sources and the fiscal impact up to $150,000 for the preparation of the environmental impact analysis required by the California Environmental Quality Act.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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25-0066
CD 15	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a comprehensive plan to close Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Sandison Street to all vehicular traffic, as well as to restrict vehicular access to Drumm Avenue by creating cul-de-sacs at the intersections of Drumm and Cruces Street, O Street, and Colon Street.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hernandez):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report to Council with a comprehensive plan to close Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Sandison Street to all vehicular traffic, as well as to restrict vehicular access to Drumm Avenue by creating cul-de-sacs at the intersections of Drumm and Cruces Street, O Street, and Colon Street. The plan should include a full scope of work and budget for both projects, with a report to Council within 90 days.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council

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25-0082
CD 15	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the street area of McCoy Avenue located between Lomita Boulevard and 253rd Street in Harbor City for reasons of public safety.

	Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Padilla): INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report to Council with recommendations to temporarily close the street area of McCoy Avenue located between Lomita Boulevard and 253rd Street in Harbor City for reasons of public safety pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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25-0079
CD 15	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the walkway on Oakhorne Drive located east of Sepulveda Boulevard in Harbor City for reasons of public safety.

	Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Padilla): INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report to Council with recommendations to temporarily close the walkway on Oakhorne Drive located east of Sepulveda Boulevard in Harbor City for reasons of public safety pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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25-0002-S2
	RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on legislation that results in amendments to the State Density Bonus Law to ensure that evacuation routes within High Fire Severity Zones and those areas immediately outside High Fire Severity Zones are not overwhelmed by dense development that impedes the safe passage of people fleeing life threatening circumstances.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park, Blumenfield – Lee), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-2026 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP for any legislation that results in amendments to the State Density Bonus Law to ensure that evacuation routes within High Fire Severity Zones and those areas immediately outside High Fire Severity Zones are not overwhelmed by dense development that impedes the safe passage of people fleeing life threatening circumstances.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council

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24-0729
	RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a proposed framework for youth participation in the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) as written in the City Attorney report dated May 30, 2024, and allowed for by ordinance in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) IRC ballot language Section 811(c), and related matters.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez - Soto-Martinez):

INSTRUCT the Youth Development Department, in collaboration with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and REQUEST the LAUSD and community-based organizations focused on youth and student organizing and advocacy, to report to Council on a proposed framework for youth participation in the IRC as written in the City Attorney report dated May 30, 2024, and allowed for by ordinance in the LAUSD IRC ballot language Section 811(c).

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

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25-0005-S16
CD 6	COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 14216 West Calvert Street (Case Nos. 742586, 803782, 805708, and 816760), Assessor I.D. No. 2240-024-008, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 14216 West Calvert Street (Case Nos. 742586, 803782, 805708, and 816760), Assessor I.D. No. 2240-024-008, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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25-0005-S17
CD 3	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 18957 West Saticoy Street (Case No. 845031), Assessor I.D. No. 2104-013-023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 18957 West Saticoy Street (Case No. 845031), Assessor I.D. No. 2104-013-023, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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25-0005-S18
CD 10	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1316 South 3rd Avenue (Case No. 818463), Assessor I.D. No. 5072-036-007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1316 South 3rd Avenue (Case No. 818463), Assessor I.D. No. 5072-036-007, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submiteed

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25-0005-S19
CD 9	COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 750 East 48th Street (Case Nos. 96194, 127047, and 378038), Assessor I.D. No. 5108-010-018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 750 East 48th Street (Case Nos. 96194, 127047, and 378038), Assessor I.D. No. 5108-010-018, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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25-0005-S20
CD 13	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1527 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 820796), Assessor I.D. No. 5419-027-001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1527 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 820796), Assessor I.D. No. 5419-027-001, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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25-0005-S21
CD 13	COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 1346 North Fuller Avenue (Case Nos. 675260 and 686294), Assessor I.D. No. 5548-020-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated February 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 1346 North Fuller Avenue (Case Nos. 675260 and 686294), Assessor I.D. No. 5548-020-011, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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25-0005-S22
CD 14	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5050 North Shearin Avenue (Case No. 698606), Assessor I.D. No. 5686-006-016, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 14, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5050 North Shearin Avenue (Case No. 698606), Assessor I.D. No. 5686-006-016, from the REAP.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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25-0155
CD 7	CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to amending and restating the New Economics for Women to provide services at the Van Nuys FamilySource Center.

Recommendations for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to amend and restate the New Economics for Women’s Van Nuys FamilySource Center contract (Contract No. C-146095) to add $549,483 through June 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, as to form.
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

	(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2025)

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25-0182
	MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - NAZARIAN) relative to a street banner campaign to raise awareness of Earth Day LA 2025 being coordinated by the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS).

Recommendations for Council action:

APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a street banner program being coordinated by the BOS encouraging participation and attendance at Earth Day LA 2025 for the period of March 2024 - May 2024, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.

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14-1174-S97
CD 7	COMMUNICATION FROM THE ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to a request for authorization to acquire commercial property and associated parcels for the Pacoima Lifestyle Center Acquisition Project (Project).

Recommendations for Council, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

AUTHORIZE the EWDD, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.1008(a), to acquire the commercial property located at 10801 & 10823 San Fernando Road, and 13273 & 13277 Van Nuys Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91331, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 2619-017-001, 2619-017-002, 2619-017-004, 2619-017-024, 2619-017-026, 2619-017-030, and 2619-017-035 as described in Exhibit A (Attachment 1) of the EWDD report dated February 20, 2025, attached to the Council file, in support of the Project, in order to carry out its economic development functions and to be the implementing department for activities related to the Project.
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments to expend funds previously authorized for the Project, including but not limited to those authorized in Council file No. 14-1174-S97, approved on July 8, 2024, that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Office; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the additional cost (above the purchase price) to acquire and hold this commercial property until the property is transferred to a private entity for redevelopment is approximately $350,000. Council District Seven intends to use discretionary funds at its disposal to cover these expenses. There is no anticipated impact on the General Fund.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	(Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Closed Session

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25-0022
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joel Chovon Sohom v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV27305. (This matter arises from a fall incident on October 27, 2021, incident at 437 North Vermont Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 4, 2025.)

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25-0026
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Tsuki Sugiyama, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VECV04103. (This matter arises from a March 1, 2023, incident wherein a City tree branch fell on a pedestrian at 22024 Martinez Street in Woodland Hills, California, causing injury.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 4, 2025.)

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24-1515
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Amelia Sellers and Christian Chico v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV29902. (This matter arises from a tree fall over incident occurring on November 3, 2021, in parking lot “H” of the Greek Theater.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 4, 2025.)

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24-1516
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lauren Ruggiero v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV02274. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 21, 2020, on the sidewalk located near 6920 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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24-1509
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jo Anne Korngute v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV36947. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on December 28, 2021, near 300 South Willaman Drive, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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25-0023
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Juan Cardenas v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV15658. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on May 28, 2020, on Cypress Avenue near Silver Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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24-1511
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Austin Huebner v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV37922. (This matter arises from a fall incident on January 8, 2022, at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and North Highland Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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25-0101
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Marques Bufor v. Anthony Handy, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV13843. (This matter arises from an automobile incident that occurred on October 26, 2023 on the southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) Freeway about 500 feet south of Glendale Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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25-0122
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Byford (Peter) Whittingham v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:16-cv-08412-TJH-E. (This matter arises from a complaint of First-Amendment retaliation – Freedom of Speech (42 U.S.C. 1983), whistleblower retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5 and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act against the City.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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24-1395
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Cesar Osorio v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV12734. [This matter arises from claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act for: (1) Gender discrimination; (2) Age discrimination; (3) Disability discrimination; (4) Hostile work environment; (5) Harassment based on age, gender, and disability; (6) Failure to accommodate a disability; (7) Failure to engage in the interactive process; (8) Retaliation; (9) Wrongful constructive termination; and (10) Failure to prevent discrimination.] (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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24-1506
	The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Scott Harmon v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV18796. (This matter arises from a November of 2021 failure to promote claim.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on February 18, 2025.)

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20-0263
	The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) [significant exposure to litigation] to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687 (one potential plaintiff).

	(Continued from Council meeting of February 19, 2025)

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

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