Regular and special meeting · Friday, March 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM
LA City Council
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Summary
The City Council took up 19 agenda items and recorded votes on 18. Every recorded vote passed with no one voting no.
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What came up and how each member voted
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Regular Agenda · Items Noticed for Public Hearing 9
116822 West Clark Street / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S110 · CD 4Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 16822 West Clark Street.
Item 1 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
217854 West Bessemer Street / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S111 · CD 4Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 17854 West Bessemer Street.
Item 2 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
31920 North Holly Drive, Apartment 1 / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S120 · CD 4Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1920 North Holly Drive.
Item 3 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
49100 North Sandusky Avenue / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S124 · CD 6Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 9100 North Sandusky Avenue.
Item 4 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
512852 West Sunburst Street / Department of Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S128 · CD 7Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 12852 West Sunburst Street.
Item 5 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
66542 West 86th Place / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S132 · CD 11Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6542 West 86th Place.
Item 6 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
717815 West Chatsworth Street / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S137 · CD 12Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 17815 West Chatsworth Street.
Item 7 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
81730 East 114th Street / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S113 · CD 15Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1730 East 114th Street.
Item 8 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
9376 South Miraleste Drive, Unit 415 / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 24-0160-S119 · CD 15Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 376 South Miraleste Drive, Unit 415.
Item 9 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 7
10Los Angeles City Council / District Vacancy / Temporary Appointment / Eligibility Requirements / Los Angeles City CharterCouncil file 23-0633Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the eligibility requirements for potential appointments by the Council to fill the temporary vacancy in a Council District.
Item 10 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
11SB 512 (Bradford) / Sales and Use Tax Law / Cannabis Tax Law / Gross Receipts / Sales Price / Cannabis and Cannabis ProductsCouncil file 23-0002-S69Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the City's position regarding Senate Bill (SB) 512 (Bradford), which would amend the Sales and Use Tax Law to establish a clarified definition of gross receipts tax on the sale of cannabis and cannabis products.
Item 11 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
12AB 1679 (Santiago) / AB 1607 (W. Carrillo) / Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) Funding / Measure H Repeal and ReplacementCouncil file 23-0002-S94Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the City's position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 1679 (Santiago) and AB 1607 (W. Carrillo), which would provide flexibility and viability for potential ballot measures to repeal and replace Measure H and fund the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA).
Item 12 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
13Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated / Helitanker Airship Services / Los Angeles Fire Department / Contract / AmendmentsCouncil file 14-0750Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-124273 with Erickson, Inc. for aerial firefighting helitanker services, to assist the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in suppressing large-scale wildfires.
Item 13 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
14AppleOne, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services / Temporary As-need Staffing Services / Fire Department / Contract AmendmentCouncil file 24-0605Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-135817 with AppleOne, Inc. to provide temporary as-needed staffing services for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Item 14 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
15Blanket Authority / Non-Exclusive Aeronautical Limited Access Permits / Aircraft Manufacturers / Aeronautical Specialists / Technical Advisory Services / Los A…Council file 25-0167 · CD 11Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of a Blanket Authority for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to issue and execute Non- Exclusive Aeronautical Limited Access Permits at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Item 15 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
16Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program / Round 5 / Regionally Coordinated Homeless Action and Funding PlanCouncil file 20-1524-S7Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RAMAN – BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing a new Special Fund, creating accounts and appropriating funding for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Five funding awarded to the City. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings 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). 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).
Item 16 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Continuation Agenda · Items Noticed for Public Hearing 1
178650 Reseda Boulevard Unit 1 / Heavenly Liquor 4U Inc. / Alcohol SalesCouncil file 25-0072 · CD 12Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Heavenly Liquor 4U INC, located at 8650 Reseda Boulevard, Unit 1, Northridge, California 91324.
Item 17 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Continuation Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1
18Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance / Substantial Remodel / Tenant Habitability Plan (THP) / AmendmentCouncil file 24-1225No recorded vote
EXEMPTION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION, and AMENDING MOTION 20A (JURADO – BLUMENFIELD, SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to amending Section 165.03 of Article 5 of Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantially remodeling residential real property through June 1, 2025. A. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION
Special Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1
19Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance / Substantial Remodel / Tenant Habitability Plan (THP) / AmendmentCouncil file 24-1225Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
EXEMPTION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION dated February 5, 2025, AMENDING MOTION 20A (JURADO – BLUMENFIELD, SOTO-MARTINEZ), and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION dated March 6, 2025, relative to amending Section 165.03 of Article 5 of Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to temporarily prohibit residential evictions for substantially remodeling residential real property through June 1, 2025. A. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Item 19 · Vote 4 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 19 · Vote 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkAbsent
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes