Regular meeting · Tuesday, March 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM
LA City Council
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The City Council took up 41 agenda items and recorded votes on 41. 5 votes were not unanimous: item 1 (Outside Counsel / Clyde and Co. / Hurrell Cantrall / Ropers Majeski / Wood Smith Henning …, Ayes 9, Noes 4, Absent 2); item 15 (Matching Funds Program / Eligibility / Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board …, Ayes 12, Noes 3, Absent 0); item 22 (Olympic Division / Los Angeles Police Department / Council District 5 / Neighborhood Serv…, Ayes 12, Noes 3, Absent 0); item 23 (Jewish American Heritage Month / General City Purposes Fund / Heritage Month Celebrations…, Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0); item 32 (Designation of Prohibited Locations / 8100 Haskell Avenue / Council District 6 / Los Ange…, Ayes 11, Noes 4, Absent 0).
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Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 17
1Outside Counsel / Clyde and Co. / Hurrell Cantrall / Ropers Majeski / Wood Smith Henning and Berman / Sanders Roberts / Appropriations / Term Extensions / Cont…Council file 25-0169Ayes 9, Noes 4, Absent 2
THE BIFURCATED BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE BIFURCATED BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the outside counsel contract with Nossaman LLP (Contract No. C-146250) to increase the authority amount.
Item 1 · Vote 23 · Ayes 4, Noes 9, Absent 2
- Bob BlumenfieldNo
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonNo
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttNo
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeAbsent
- Tim McoskerNo
- Adrin NazarianNo
- Imelda PadillaNo
- Traci ParkNo
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyNo
Item 1 · Vote 24 · Ayes 9, Noes 4, Absent 2
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezNo
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoNo
- John S. LeeAbsent
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanNo
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezNo
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
2Grant Writers / As-Needed / Pre-Qualified ListCouncil file 25-0195Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establish a Grant Writers Pre-Qualified List to provide professional as-needed grant writing and grant-related services.
Item 2 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
3Sidewalk Training and Construction Program / Laborers International Union of North America Local 300 / Council District 7 / Youth Jobs Training Program Trust F…Council file 25-0178 · CD 7Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expending funds in the Youth Jobs Training Program Trust Fund to pilot the Sidewalk Training and Construction Program in Council District Seven (CD 7), coordinated by the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 300.
Item 3 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- 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
4City of Los Angeles / Direct Contract / Homeless Service Providers / Bypass / Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority / LAHSACouncil file 24-1480Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), on how the City can directly contract with Service Providers on all programs currently funded for homelessness interventions and bypass the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA).
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
5Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. / Online Training Portal / Learning Management System / Contract AmendmentCouncil file 25-0187Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C-140215) with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (Cornerstone) to provide access to an online training portal and learning management system for City employees.
Item 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
6Los Angeles Fire Department / Los Angeles Police Department / Workday / Payroll System Integration / Labor Agreement TermsCouncil file 25-0116Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to integrating all labor agreement terms for both the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) into the City's new payroll system.
Item 6 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
7Sworn Hiring Incentive Program / June 2023 through August 2024 Statistics / Recruitment / AttritionCouncil file 24-0981Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to sworn hiring in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Item 7 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
82026 Ballot Measure / Bond Measure / Fire Station Maintenance / Fire Station ConstructionCouncil file 25-0046Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC SAFETY and RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to a proposed June 2026 Election ballot measure for a bond providing funding for fire station maintenance and new fire station construction.
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
9SB 701 (Wahab) / Wifi Jammers / Communication Signal Scramblers (CSSs) / Prohibition / BurglariesCouncil file 25-0002-S10Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Senate Bill (SB) 701 (Wahab) which would add a new section to the California Penal Code to prohibit the possession, use or attempted use, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution or importation of any Wi-Fi Jamming and/or Communication Signal Scrambler device.
Item 9 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
10Campaign Finance Ordinance / Technical Updates / New Election ScheduleCouncil file 12-1269-S7Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 9.7, Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to make various revisions to the Campaign Finance Ordinance.
Item 10 · 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
11Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program / Fiscal Year 2023Council file 24-1288Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting a grant award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and approval of a joint spending plan with the County of Los Angeles (County) for FY 2023 JAG Program.
Item 11 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
12Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program / Fiscal Year 2022Council file 24-1289Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to accepting a grant award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and approval of a joint spending plan with the County of Los Angeles (County) for the FY 2022 JAG Program.
Item 12 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
13City Reserve Fund Balance / City expenses / Major International Events / Existing Tax Revenue Sources / Revenue Generation OpportunitiesCouncil file 25-0029Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to including information on infrastructure bond, including services for Fire and Recreation and Parks, including the recommendations from Motion (Park – Rodriguez - Lee - Padilla; Council file No. 25-0046).
Item 13 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
14City Infrastructure / Maintenance / Bond Measure / November 3, 2026 ElectionCouncil file 25-0248Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a comprehensive list of infrastructure and maintenance needs, including new facilities and the rehabilitation of existing facilities, that would be eligible for an infrastructure bond measure to be placed before the voters for the November 3, 2026 election, and related matters.
Item 14 · 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
15Matching Funds Program / Eligibility / Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education / Impact Analysis / 2026 BallotCouncil file 25-0183Ayes 12, Noes 3, Absent 0
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of allowing candidates for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education to participate in the Public Matching Funds Program, and related matters.
Item 15 · Vote 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
Item 15 · Vote 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 3, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeNo
- Tim McoskerNo
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyNo
1616300 Foothill Boulevard / LDAR Cascade, LLC / Irrevocable Offer of Dedication / New Fire Station No. 31 / Sylmar / Property AcquisitionCouncil file 23-0929 · CD 7Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acquisition of property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard in Council District Seven (CD 7) for the future development of a new fire station.
Item 16 · 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
17California Office of Traffic Safety / Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program / Grant Award / Fiscal Year 2024-25Council file 24-0974Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to grant funding for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program from the National Institute of Traffic and Highway Safety Agency.
Item 17 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoAbsent
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 15
18Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan / El Sereno / 710 Corridor Rezoning Program / General Plan Amendment / Zone Change / Height DistrictCouncil file 24-1063 · CD 14Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (JURADO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending the prior Council action of October 30, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1063, to effectuate technical adjustments for amending the General Plan Land Use designations and changing the Zoning for properties that were previously designated as Public Facilities or Open Space for the project area located at the eastern edge of the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area.
Item 18 · 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
19Street Lighting Repairs / Wire Theft / Vandalism / Council District 5 / Public Works Trust FundCouncil file 24-1386-S1 · CD 5Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for street lighting repairs in Council District Five (CD 5).
Item 19 · 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
2044th Annual Lotus Festival / Echo Park / Council District 13 / Non-Event Street Banner ProgramCouncil file 25-0274 · CD 13Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RAMAN) relative to a Street Banner Program celebrating the 43rd Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park on July 12 and 13, 2025, for the period of May 1 - July 31, 2025.
Item 20 · Vote 13 · 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
Item 20 · Vote 14 · 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
21Supplemental Tree Trimming Services / Council District 4 / General City Purposes FundCouncil file 25-0276 · CD 4Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for supplemental tree trimming services in Council District Four (CD 4).
Item 21 · 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
22Olympic Division / Los Angeles Police Department / Council District 5 / Neighborhood Service Enhancements / General City Purposes FundCouncil file 25-0275 · CD 5Ayes 12, Noes 3, Absent 0
MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - McOSKER) relative to funding for additional police services in Council District Five (CD 5).
Item 22 · Vote 15 · Ayes 13, Noes 2, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezNo
- 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-MartínezNo
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 22 · Vote 20 · 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
Item 22 · Vote 21 · Ayes 12, Noes 3, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezNo
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoNo
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezNo
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
23Jewish American Heritage Month / General City Purposes Fund / Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events / 2024-25Council file 22-0149-S2Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to funding for the Jewish American Heritage Month celebration from the City's Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events fund.
Item 23 · Vote 16 · Ayes 14, Noes 1, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoNo
- 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
Item 23 · Vote 17 · 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
Item 23 · Vote 20 · 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
Item 23 · Vote 22 · 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
24Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima / Public Infrastructure Improvements / CRA/LA Excess Bond ProceedsCouncil file 14-1174-S12 · CD 7Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (PARK for RODRIGUEZ - PADILLA) relative to rescinding the Council action of June 21, 2017, Council file No. (CF) 14-1174-S12, for the reversion of $1,299,031 in CRA/LA Non-Housing Excess Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District Seven (CD 7), from the Bradley Green Alley Project to the original source, the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area.
Item 24 · 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
25Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Arts Development Fee (ADF) / Updated Annual Expenditure Plan and Fee Status ReportCouncil file 13-0933-S8Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 11, 2024 regarding the Arts Development Fee Update and the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report, Council file No. (CF) 13-0933-S8, to change the proposed use of Council District Five (CD 5) Account No. N312 from “Public Art Project” to “Mar Vista Mural”.
Item 25 · 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
262025 City Council Meetings / Van Nuys City HallCouncil file 25-1000Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PADILLA) relative to holding the Friday, March 28, 2025 regular meeting of the Council at the Van Nuys City Hall located at 14410 Sylvan Street.
Item 26 · 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
27Slauson Connect Project / 5820 Normandie Boulevard / Construction / Council District 9 / Public Benefits Trust FundCouncil file 21-0619-S1 · CD 9Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (PRICE - HERNANDEZ) relative to the transfer of funding to the Engineering Special Services Fund for the construction of the Slauson Connect Project, located at 5820 Normandie Boulevard.
Item 27 · 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
28Public Right-of-Way Cleanup / Community Beautification Services / Council District 9 / Los Angeles Conservation Corps / Office of Community Beautification / AB…Council file 24-0559-S1 · CD 9Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (PRICE - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for public right-of- way cleanup and community beautification services in Council District Nine (CD 9).
Item 28 · 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
29Central City Neighborhood Partners - Westlake / FamilySource Center / Emergency Assistance / Transfer of Floor Area Ratio Public Benefits Trust Fund / Contract…Council file 23-0467-S4 · CD 1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (HERNANDEZ - JURADO) relative to amending and restating City Contract No. C-145927 with Central City Neighborhood Partners - Westlake to increase the contract by $100,000, for the provision of emergency assistance to residents in Council District One (CD 1) through June 30, 2025.
Item 29 · 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
30Granada Hills 100th Birthday / Centennial Celebration / City Event Street Banner Program / 2025-26Council file 25-0291 · CD 12Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (HUTT for LEE - JURADO) relative to a street banner campaign to recognize and celebrate the centennial birthday of Granada Hills, being coordinated by the Granada Hills Community Foundation in partnership with several civic and community organizations
Item 30 · 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
31Beverly Glen Improvement Project / Paint and Sign Maintenance and Repairs / Council District 5 / Public Works Trust FundCouncil file 25-0288 · CD 5Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - HUTT) relative to funding for paint and sign services related to the Beverly Glen Improvement Project.
Item 31 · 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
32Designation of Prohibited Locations / 8100 Haskell Avenue / Council District 6 / Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.18Council file 25-4118-S2 · CD 6Ayes 11, Noes 4, Absent 0
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (PADILLA - LEE) relative to designating locations in Council District Six for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.
Item 32 · Ayes 11, Noes 4, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezNo
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoNo
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanNo
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezNo
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Closed Session 9
33Exscarlet Maldonado v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0196Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Exscarlet Maldonado v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV36361. (This matter arises from a fall incident near 1140 West Adams Boulevard, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 33 · 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
34Joan Sturgis v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0238Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Joan Sturgis v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV14767. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on May 8, 2019, near 668 South Highland Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 34 · 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
35Steven Greer v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 23-1002Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Steven Greer v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV12039. (This matter arises from a July 19, 2020 incident involving an alleged dangerous condition at or near North Highland Avenue and Waring Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 35 · 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
36Emily Buntyn v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0239Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Emily Buntyn v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV00043. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on the street located in front of 5212 ½ West Melrose Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 36 · 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
37Barbara Amanda Hossman v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0240Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Barbara Amanda Hossman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV38334. (This matter arises from a June 14, 2022, trip and fall incident on the sidewalk located at 1850 North Whitley Avenue, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 37 · 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
38Maria Chervets v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0234Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Maria Chervets v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV41049. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on May 21, 2018, at 1519 Rising Glen Road, Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 38 · 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
39Alba Rivera v. Stephen Ruda, et al.Council file 25-0235Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Alba Rivera v. Stephen Ruda, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV39669. (This matter arises from a falling tree incident on October 28, 2019, at 19146 Stare Street, in Northridge, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 39 · 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
40Zeeshan H. Khan, Christina Astorga, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 23-1448Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Zeeshan H. Khan, Christina Astorga, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-03289 CAS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 21, 2020.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 2025.)
Item 40 · 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
41Kimberly Marroquin v. Unidentified LAPD Officer, et al.Council file 25-0220Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
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 Kimberly Marroquin v. Unidentified Los Angeles Police Department Officer, et al., United States District Court Case No. 21-cv- 07607-RGK-JEM, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Case No. 23-55423. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on October 11, 2020.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on March 18, 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). 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 41 · 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