LA City Council

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.

Council file 25-0006-S18 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0002-S4 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 22-0105-S1 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 24-1605 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 12-1670-S9 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 10-0068-S1 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0067 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 22-1142 on the Clerk's site

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

Council file 22-1402 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 23-0831 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 20-0283-S2 on the Clerk's site

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

Council file 22-1545-S25 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 24-1458 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 24-0826 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 20-0380-S2 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 22-0120-S1 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0066 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0082 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0079 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0002-S2 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 24-0729 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S16 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S17 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S18 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S19 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S20 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S21 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0005-S22 on the Clerk's site

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.

Council file 25-0155 on the Clerk's site

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).

Council file 25-0182 on the Clerk's site

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: 1. 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. 1. 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. 2. 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. (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Council file 14-1174-S97 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 25-0022 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 25-0026 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 24-1515 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 24-1516 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 24-1509 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 25-0023 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 24-1511 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 25-0101 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 25-0122 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 24-1395 on the Clerk's site

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.)

Council file 24-1506 on the Clerk's site

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) 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).

Council file 20-0263 on the Clerk's site