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Summary
The City Council took up 11 agenda items and recorded votes on 9. Every recorded vote passed with no one voting no.
Counted from the City Clerk's roll calls. A written summary appears after a person checks it.
Transcript
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Agenda and roll calls
What came up and how each member voted
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Items Noticed for Public Hearing 1
1Park Fee Ordinance Revision / Median Home Sales Price Replacement / Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) / AmendmentCouncil file 16-0529-S1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Park Fee Ordinance revision amending Section 12.33.E.5 of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to update the method used to make annual adjustments to applicable park fees.
Item 1 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 2
2Navdeep (Duncan) Sachdeva / Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 24-1200-S73Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Navdeep "Duncan" Sachdeva to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2027.
Item 2 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyAbsent
32024-25 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After-School Enrichment and Supervision Program / Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) / Parks Youth Employment …Council file 24-1284Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT REPORT relative to the Clean and Safe Spaces Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP) - Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After- School Enrichment and Supervision Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Item 3 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyAbsent
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 7
4Jim Nantz / Walk of Fame (Accelerated Procedure)Council file 25-0007-S1 · CD 13Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name Jim Nantz on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Item 4 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
5Hope Street / 2nd Street / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way / Airspace VacationCouncil file 24-1448-S1 · CD 14Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the airspace at corners of Hope Street and 2nd Street and General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (VAC-E1401457).
Item 5 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
6544 Towne Avenue / 545 Stanford Avenue / ReFresh Spot / Hygiene Center / Council District 14 / LeaseCouncil file 19-0644 · CD 14Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (JURADO - RAMAN) relative to funding for the lease costs of the ReFresh Spot located at 544 Towne Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14), from December 2024 through March 2025.
Item 6 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
7San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan / California State Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Award / Reimbursement / Council District 7 / AB 12…Council file 25-0041 · CD 7Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to the transfer of funds to the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to front-fund costs associated with the Northeast San Fernando Valley Equestrian Trail Master Plan in Council District Seven (CD 7).
Item 7 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
8Fire Station 11 / Westlake / MacArthur Park / Equipment and Facility / Upgrades / Improvements / Council District 1 / Real Property Trust FundCouncil file 25-0042 · CD 1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (HERNANDEZ - LEE) relative to funding for Fire Station 11 equipment and facility upgrades or improvements in Council District One (CD 1).
Item 8 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
9Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery / Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee / Aid, Recovery, and Restoration Oversight / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire Re…Council file 25-0006-S33Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – PARK – BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the "Ad Hoc Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery Committee," to include oversight of state and federal aid related to the Fires; oversight of all City departments' continuing responses to the Fires; development and oversight of public policy related to the City's recovery efforts from the January 2025 Fires.
Item 9 · Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
10Special Motion 18 / City Budget Impacts / Front-Funding Strategies / FEMA Reimbursement / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire RecoveryCouncil file 25-0006-S18No recorded vote
DISCUSSION ONLY Motion (Park – Yaroslavsky – McOsker) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer to report in 15 days regarding the estimated short- term and long-term impacts of this month’s fires on the City’s budget; and related matters. (Scheduled pursuant to Council action of January 14, 2025) Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session 1
11Grigsby vs. City of Los Angeles et. al.Council file 25-0006-S40No recorded vote
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), (e)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Grigsby v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV00832. (This matter involves a complaint for inverse condemnation regarding the City’s alleged liability regarding damage relating to the Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, 2025.) Council Adjournment EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000).