Regular meeting · Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM
LA City Council
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Summary
The City Council took up 25 agenda items and recorded votes on 25. 1 vote was not unanimous: item 13 (Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion Project, Ayes 14, Noes 1, Absent 0).
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What came up and how each member voted
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Items Noticed for Public Hearing 2
1Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Business Improvement District / 2016-2025 / Annual Planning Reports / 2014-15 / 2015-16Council file 14-0943Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
RELATED TO COUNCIL FILE NO. 14-0943-S3 HEARING OF PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the modification of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District, pursuant to Section 54954.6 of the California Government Code, Section 36663 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
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
2Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Business Improvement District / 2025-2034Council file 14-0943-S3Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
RELATED TO COUNCIL FILE NO. 14-0943 HEARING TESTIMONY AND COMMENTS relative to the establishment of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District, pursuant to the provisions of Section 54954.6 of the Government Code and Section 36600 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code. (Final Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 pursuant to adoption of Ordinance of Intention No. 188565 by the City Council on March 18, 2025)
Item 2 · 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 11
3Fiber Optic Conduit Infrastructure / Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones / Public Safety / Economic Development / Community EnhancementCouncil file 25-0217Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the potential to enhance and expand fiber optic infrastructure within and around Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones.
Item 3 · 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
4Kipling Triangle / Genevieve Avenue / Kipling Avenue / Monte Bonito Drive / Public Right-of-WayCouncil file 24-1552 · CD 14Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing and presenting an ordinance to dedicate a city parcel located at the triangle intersection of Genevieve Avenue, Kipling Avenue and Monte Bonito Drive, as public right-of-way.
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
51831 Pontius Avenue / Fire Line Extension Installation / Street Cut MoratoriumCouncil file 25-0198 · CD 5Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an exception to the City's one-year, street cut moratorium on Pontius Avenue to allow for the installation of a fire line extension at 1831 Pontius Avenue.
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
6Grants Program / Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affair / Dispute Resolution Program (Community) / Fiscal 2025Council file 24-0965Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to grant funding to support the Dispute Resolution Program (DRP) Community mediation services.
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
7Grants Program / Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affair / Dispute Resolution Program (Restorative Justice) / Fiscal 2025Council file 24-0966Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to grant funding for the Dispute Resolution Program (DRP), Neighborhood Justice Panel, Restorative Justice Program.
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
8Kinkisharyo International, LLC / Operation and Maintenance / Hangar and Building / 2825 East Avenue P / Palmdale Landholdings / Los Angeles World Airports / Le…Council file 25-0280Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a three-year lease with Kinkisharyo International, LLC to operate and maintain an existing hanger and building at 2825 East Avenue P at Palmdale Landholdings of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
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
92024-25 Fourth Construction Projects ReportCouncil file 24-0918-S3Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fourth Construction Projects Report (CPR).
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
10GMA - Sierra Vista, LLC / Sierra Vista-Y, LLC 90029 / 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue / Tiny Home Village Operations / AgreementCouncil file 23-1022-S12Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
STATUTORY EXEMPTION and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES REPORT relative to a lease agreement with GMA - Sierra Vista, LLC and Sierra Vista-Y, LLC for interim housing operations of a Tiny Home Village (THV) located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue in Council District 13.
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
11Colantuono Highsmith and Whatley, PC / Outside Counsel / Shapiro v. City of Los Angeles / ContractCouncil file 25-0261Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for outside counsel assistance with Shapiro v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV04179.
Item 11 · 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
12Meyers Nave / Leon Faynsod, et al. v. City of Los Angeles / Leonid Pustilnikov, et al. v. City of Los Angeles (Consolidated) / Legal Services AgreementCouncil file 25-0282Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Meyers Nave regarding Leon Faynsod, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. 23STCV12209 (consolidated per Court Order with Leonid Pustilnikov, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. 23STCV13171).
Item 12 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- 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.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
13Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion ProjectCouncil file 15-1207-S1 · CD 9Ayes 14, Noes 1, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONVENTION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT and JOINT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST relative to resources needed to implement the Early Works Agreement (EWA) for the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project; the status of the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project; and options for beginning construction on the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project; and related matters. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of these items) Economic Development and Jobs 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.) (EWA) for the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project; the status of the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project; and options for beginning construction on the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project; and related matters. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of these items) Economic Development and Jobs 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.)
Item 13 · Vote 6 · Ayes 13, Noes 2, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldNo
- 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 RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 13 · Vote 7 · Ayes 13, Noes 2, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkNo
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 13 · Vote 8 · Ayes 14, Noes 1, 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 RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 13 · Vote 9 · Ayes 2, Noes 13, Absent 0
- Bob BlumenfieldNo
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonNo
- Eunisses HernandezNo
- Heather HuttNo
- Ysabel JuradoNo
- John S. LeeNo
- Tim McoskerNo
- Adrin NazarianNo
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkNo
- Curren D. Price, Jr.No
- Nithya RamanNo
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezNo
- Katy YaroslavskyNo
Item 13 · Vote 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
Item 13 · Vote 11 · Ayes 14, Noes 1, 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 RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 2
14Supplemental Charter Bus Services / Council District 12 / AB 1290 FundCouncil file 20-0264 · CD 12Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (LEE - HUTT) relative to funding for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District 12 (CD 12).
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
15Ward Economic Development Corporation / Community Intervention Services / Safe Passage Program / Project SAVE / Council Community Projects / General City Purpo…Council file 24-0545-S1 · CD 8Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding to supplement the community intervention services provided through the Safe Passage Program in Council District Eight (CD 8).
Item 15 · 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
Closed Session 10
16Korey Wynne, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0224Ayes 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 Korey Wynne, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV09139. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on August 10, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
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
17David Angeles Guzman v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0308Ayes 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 David Angeles Guzman v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV12668. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
Item 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
18Lilia Rodriguez Martinez v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0307Ayes 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 Lilia Rodriguez Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV15511. (This matter arises from a June 30, 2021 incident, where the Los Angeles Police Department detonated illegal fireworks on the 700 block of East 27th Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
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
19Maria Bucio v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0304Ayes 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 Bucio v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV12477. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
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
20Time Warner Cable Information Services (CA) LLC v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0270Ayes 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 Time Warner Cable Information Services (CA) LLC v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV30988. (This case arises from a communication users tax payment.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
Item 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
21Laura Beltran Martinez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0318Ayes 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 Laura Beltran Martinez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV15108. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
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
22Bruce Watts, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0317Ayes 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 Bruce Watts, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV06472. (This matter arises from a July 14, 2022, incident involving claims of professional negligence against members of the Los Angeles Fire Department.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
Item 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
23Jane Does, et al. v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0311Ayes 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 Jane Does, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV21284 (Lead) Consolidated with Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 23STCV29551 and 23STCV21995. (This case concerns a lawsuit regarding the City attempting to recover records inadvertently produced pursuant to the California Public Records Act.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
Item 23 · 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
24Cassandra Terhune v. Los Angeles Public Library, et al.Council file 25-0226Ayes 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 Cassandra Terhune v. Los Angeles Public Library, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV18368. (This matter arises from an incident arising from the employment of a librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library in 2023.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 2025.)
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
25William Faulkner v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0221Ayes 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 William Faulkner v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV23699. (This matter arises from a claim of racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation by the Plaintiff, a Los Angeles Police Department officer, against his former by his commanding officer.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on April 1, 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).
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