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Regular meeting · Tuesday, June 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

LA City Council

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Summary

The City Council took up 21 agenda items and recorded votes on 20. 2 votes were not unanimous: item 5 (Interim Housing / Bed Rates Adjustment / Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) …, Ayes 12, Noes 1, Absent 2); item 13 (Designation of Prohibited Locations / 1820 South Manhattan Place / A Bridge Home She Does…, Ayes 10, Noes 4, Absent 1).

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What came up and how each member voted

From the City Clerk's record of this meeting and the Council Journal. Open an item for its full description and roll call.

Items Noticed for Public Hearing 3

12025 Weed and Brush AbatementCouncil file 25-0297Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

HEARING APPEALS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed 2025 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement Program.

Item 1 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0297 on the Clerk's site

25800 Wilshire Boulevard / Los Angeles County Natural History Museum Foundation / Revenue Bonds / Council District 5 / Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act …Council file 25-0556 · CD 5Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD FOR YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of its revenue bonds or other obligations, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000 (Obligations), for the purpose of acquiring, improving, equipping, and furnishing the facilities located at 5800 Wilshire Boulevard (Facilities) in Council District Five (CD 5).

Item 2 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0556 on the Clerk's site

34600 and 4601 West Washington Boulevard / Washington Arts Collective / Multifamily Housing Project / Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) HearingCouncil file 19-1275 · CD 10Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (HUTT - JURADO) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance or reissuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000, to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and equipping of a 56-unit multifamily housing development known as Washington Crossing, formerly known as Washington Arts Collective, located at 4601 and 4606 West Washington Boulevard in Council District Ten (CD 10).

Item 3 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 19-1275 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 8

4Southern California Public Power Authority / Heber-1 Geothermal Energy Project Power Sales Agreement / AmendmentCouncil file 13-0811-S1Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

GENERAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the First Amendment of the Heber-1 Geothermal Energy Project Power Sales Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority.

Item 4 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 13-0811-S1 on the Clerk's site

5Interim Housing / Bed Rates Adjustment / Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) / Abt AssociatesCouncil file 23-1348Ayes 12, Noes 1, Absent 2

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mid-Year Funding and Reconciliation Report and interim housing bed rate increases, as of January 1, 2025.

Item 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 1, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezNo
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 23-1348 on the Clerk's site

6Class Title Changes / Chief Human Resource Specialist / Chief Transportation Planner / Tree Surgeon Helper / Schedule A / Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC…Council file 25-0539Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Schedule A of Section 4.61 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to reflect class title changes approved by the Civil Service Commission for various positions.

Item 6 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 25-0539 on the Clerk's site

72023-28 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) / Service Employee International Union / Bargaining Units 4, 14 and 18 / Amendment No. 1Council file 24-0427-S2Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the 2023-2028 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for Bargaining Units 04, 14, and 18.

Item 7 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 24-0427-S2 on the Clerk's site

8Citywide Code Amendment (CA) / Proposed Ordinance / Redevelopment Plan ProceduresCouncil file 24-1321Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to relocating Section 11.5.14 of Chapter I to a newly established Division 13B.12. of Article 13 of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), and to amend Sections 13A.2.2., 13A.2.4., 13A.2.10. and 15.2.2. of Chapter 1A, known as the Redevelopment Plan Procedures Chapter 1A Transition Ordinance.

Item 8 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 24-1321 on the Clerk's site

921101 West Ventura Boulevard / Zone Change / Height District Change / Specific Plan Exception / Project Permit Compliance Review / Conditional Use / Site Plan …Council file 24-1609 · CD 3Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Height District Change, and an appeal for the property located at 21101 West Ventura Boulevard.

Item 9 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 24-1609 on the Clerk's site

10Regulated Businesses / Operate Safely and Lawfully / Public Safety Risk / Consumer Protection Concern / Police Permit RequiredCouncil file 24-1127Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of businesses that require police permits for operation; recommendations on police permits in which the regulatory benefits have diminished and no longer seem necessary; and related matters.

Item 10 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 24-1127 on the Clerk's site

11Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) / Verbal Noticing / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Implemention of Operational PlanCouncil file 19-0050-S1Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing departments to report on the operational plan for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), as well as measures currently implemented to address and mitigate risk of wildfires and trespassing in this zone; and related matters.

Item 11 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianAbsent
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyAbsent

Council file 19-0050-S1 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 10

1214210 West Emelita Street / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 25-0160-S46 · CD 4Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to amending the prior Council action of May 21, 2025, Council file No. (CF 25-0160-S46), regarding the confirmation of the lien and waiver of administrative fees for the property located at 14210 West Emelita Street.

Item 12 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0160-S46 on the Clerk's site

13Designation of Prohibited Locations / 1820 South Manhattan Place / A Bridge Home She Does Haven / Council District 10 / Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.18Council file 25-4118-S6 · CD 10Ayes 10, Noes 4, Absent 1

RESOLUTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to designating locations in Council District Ten (CD 10) 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 13 · Ayes 10, Noes 4, Absent 1

  • 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.Yes
  • Nithya RamanNo
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezNo
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-4118-S6 on the Clerk's site

14Juneteenth Celebration / Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events / General City Purposes Fund / 2025Council file 25-0565Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to funding for any aspect of the Juneteenth Celebration.

Item 14 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0565 on the Clerk's site

1545th Program Year (2019-20) / 44th Program Year (2018-19) / Dulans on Crenshaw Restaurant / Crenshaw Coffee Co. / Cali Soul Collective / 2710-2718 Slauson Aven…Council file 18-0968-S4 · CD 8Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the prior Council action of March 7, 2023, Council file No. (CF 18- 0968-S4), regarding the 45th Program Year (2019-20) / 44th Program Year (2018-19) / Dulans on Crenshaw Restaurant / Crenshaw Coffee Co. / Cali Soul Collection / 2710-2718 Slauson Avenue / Reprogram Funds, for the acquisition of property and development of a community-focused cafe at 10456 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90044.

Item 15 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 18-0968-S4 on the Clerk's site

161905 North Highland Avenue / Hamburger Home, Inc., dba Aviva Family and Children Services / Construction and Operation / Council District 4 / California Depart…Council file 24-1560-S1 · CD 4Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RESOLUTION (RAMAN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to a grant application submitted by Hamburger Home, Inc. dba Aviva Family and Children Services (Applicant), a non-profit organization, for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 Launch Ready Program (Program), to transform a City-owned vacant lot located at 1905 North Highland Avenue into a modular community for the provision of residential care and comprehensive support services (Project), and authorization for the City (Owner) to disburse Program grant funds to the Applicant and execute lease-related documents for the Project.

Item 16 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 24-1560-S1 on the Clerk's site

17NoHo Summer Nights Program / Fall Festival / Valley Cultural Foundation / Department of Cultural Affairs / Council District 2 / Street Banner ProgramCouncil file 25-0571 · CD 2Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (NAZARIAN - PADILLA) relative to a Street Banner Program encouraging participation and attendance for the sixth annual NoHo Summer Nights Program in Council District 2, for the period of June 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.

Item 17 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0571 on the Clerk's site

18Budget Proposal Fiscal Year 2025-26Council file 25-0600No recorded vote

CONSIDERATION OF THE MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGE, upon receipt, pursuant to Charter Section 315. The Council has five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, upon receipt of the Mayor's veto to overcome such action of the Mayor relative to any item or items of the budget. 10 VOTES REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE (The Mayor has until June 6, 2025, to submit her Veto Message to the Council, pursuant to Charter Section 314.)

Council file 25-0600 on the Clerk's site

19Debris Removal / Right of Entry Process / United States Army Corps of Engineers / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Amendment / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire RecoveryCouncil file 25-0006-S76 · CD 11Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION, CITY ATTORNEY REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 91.8907 of Division 89, Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to permit other government agencies to perform abatement work at the request of the City and to allow for recovery of specified insurance proceeds.

Item 19 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0006-S76 on the Clerk's site

20Hertz / Avis Rent-A-Car / Budget Rent-A-Car / Alamo Rental / National Rental / Dollar Rent-A-Car / Enterprise Rent-A-Car / Fox Rent-A-Car / Thrifty Car Rental …Council file 19-1487 · CD 11Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to amendments to ten Rental Car Concession Agreements at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Item 20 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 19-1487 on the Clerk's site

21Margarita Lares / Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 25-1200-S19Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Margarita Lares to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission.

Item 21 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-1200-S19 on the Clerk's site