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Regular meeting · Friday, August 1, 2025 · 10:00 AM

LA City Council

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Summary

The City Council took up 38 agenda items and recorded votes on 38. 1 vote was not unanimous: item 14 (Network Communications International Corporation dba NCIC Inmate Communications / Inmate …, Ayes 10, Noes 2, Absent 3).

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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 1

1Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Tariff No. 4 / Item No. 2500 / Emission Control Strategy Charges / AmendmentsCouncil file 25-0404 · CD 15Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25 – Emissions Control Strategy Charges.

Item 1 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerAbsent
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanAbsent
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0404 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 17

2Jerry de Wilde / Angel City Press / Los Angeles Public Library / Publishing AgreementCouncil file 25-0649Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement with Jerry de Wilde and the Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Item 2 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0649 on the Clerk's site

3Michael Walker / Steve Appleford / Angel City Press / LA Public Library / Publishing AgreementCouncil file 25-0648Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement between Michael Walker and Steve Appleford, and Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Item 3 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0648 on the Clerk's site

4Sam Quinones / Angel City Press / Los Angeles Public Library / Publishing AgreementCouncil file 25-0564Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Publishing Agreement with Sam Quinones for the Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Item 4 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0564 on the Clerk's site

5Beveridge and Diamond PC / Legal Services / Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant / July 11, 2021 Flooding Incident / Contract AmendmentCouncil file 21-1188-S8Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the proposed Second Amendment to Contract C-140018 with Beveridge and Diamond PC, for legal services in relation to the July 11, 2021, flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.

Item 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 21-1188-S8 on the Clerk's site

6Budget Motion / Mobile Hygiene Centers Program / Contractual Services / FundingCouncil file 25-0600-S20Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to identify funding to restore the contractual services for the Mobile Hygiene Centers Program, and related matters.

Item 6 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0600-S20 on the Clerk's site

7Budget Motion / Los Angeles Housing Department / Controller / Quarterly Advances / Interim Housing Contracts / Los Angeles Homeless Services AuthorityCouncil file 25-0600-S22Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to instruct the Housing Department, City Administrative Officer, and request the Controller to disburse quarterly advances for all Interim Housing contracts administered by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, in order to ensure that they occur in a timely manner.

Item 7 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0600-S22 on the Clerk's site

8Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget / Reserve Fund Restoration / Budgetary ConcernsCouncil file 24-0600-S37Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a City Attorney restaffing plan with a cost/benefit analysis.

Item 8 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 24-0600-S37 on the Clerk's site

9California Compost Law / SB 1383 / Green Waste Infrastructure / Multi-Family Dwelling Units / Densely Populated Areas / Underground Mechanized Waste / Recyclab…Council file 21-1208-S1Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to establishing a pilot program to use underground mechanized technology for waste and recyclable material collection. A. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Item 9 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerAbsent
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanAbsent
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 21-1208-S1 on the Clerk's site

10Logistic Victory Los Angeles / Critical Supplies And Materials / Procurement / Declared Local Emergency / City DepartmentsCouncil file 23-1440 · CD 7Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the success of Logistics Victory Los Angeles (LoVLA) and lessons learned that could enhance procurement of critical supplies and materials.

Item 10 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 23-1440 on the Clerk's site

11Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program / Round 6 Funding / GrantCouncil file 20-1524-S8Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Six (HHAP-6) grant.

Item 11 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 20-1524-S8 on the Clerk's site

12Citywide Language Access Plan (LAP) / Annual ReportCouncil file 22-1262-S1Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

PERSONNEL AND HIRING and CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Citywide Language Access Annual Report.

Item 12 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 22-1262-S1 on the Clerk's site

13Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service (dba Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services) / Call Direction to Ensure Suicide Safety (CRESS) Pilot Program / Contract AmendmentCouncil file 20-1506-S1Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed first amended and restated Agreement to Contract No. C-137882 between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to provide mental health call diversion services under the Call Direction to Ensure Suicide Safety Program (CRESS).

Item 13 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 20-1506-S1 on the Clerk's site

14Network Communications International Corporation dba NCIC Inmate Communications / Inmate Telephone Services / Video Visitation System / ContractCouncil file 25-0631Ayes 10, Noes 2, Absent 3

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Professional Services Agreement with Network Communications International Corporation, dba NCIC Inmate Communications, to provide inmate telephone services and video visitation system for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Item 14 · Ayes 10, Noes 2, Absent 3

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezNo
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerAbsent
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
  • Nithya RamanAbsent
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezNo
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-0631 on the Clerk's site

15Dispatch Centers / Staffing Levels / 911 Response / Hiring Process / Recruitment / Police Service RepresentativeCouncil file 23-0255Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Communications Division staffing levels, call load, and recruitment.

Item 15 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 23-0255 on the Clerk's site

16AB 1002 (Gabriel) / Attorney General Authority / Civil Action / Contractor License / Worker Wage TheftCouncil file 25-0002-S42Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position in the 2025-26 State Legislative Program regarding Assembly Bill 1002 (Gabriel), which would authorize the State Attorney General to bring a civil action against a contractor to suspend, revoke, or deny a contractor's license due to the contractor's failure to pay its workers.

Item 16 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0002-S42 on the Clerk's site

17Proposition 218 / Digital Component / Public Participation / Revenue Raising / Fee Increase MeasuresCouncil file 24-1073Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and BUDGET AND FINACE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to adding a digital component to the City’s Proposition 218 protest submittal process to facilitate public participation on revenue raising and fee increase measures. A. RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

Item 17 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 24-1073 on the Clerk's site

18Axelliant LLC / Zones LLC / Information Technology Hardware / Contract First AmendmentsCouncil file 25-0687Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed First Amendments to Contract Nos. DA-5615 with Axelliant LLC and DA- 5616 with Zones LLC for the continued purchase of information technology equipment and related services.

Item 18 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0687 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1

19Programming Services and Events / Art Active, Inc. / Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park / Police FundCouncil file 24-0638 · CD 9Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 29, 2025, Council file No. (CF) 24-0638, relative for funding for programming services and events for the Community Safety Partnership Program at South Park in Council District Nine (CD 9).

Item 19 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerAbsent
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanAbsent
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 24-0638 on the Clerk's site

Closed Session 19

20737-747 North Western Opportunity Owner LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 23-1147 · CD 13Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 737 - 747 N Western Opportunity Owner LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01475. (This lawsuit seeks a writ of mandate and injunctive and declaratory relief related to the City’s enforcement of the Mills Act Contract for the Jardinette Apartments located at 5128 West Marathon Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038.) (The Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 20 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 23-1147 on the Clerk's site

21Estate of Alejandro Valencia Mendez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0613Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Estate of Alejandro Valencia Mendez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV10630. (This matter arises from a March 4, 2017 incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department, in Los Angeles, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 21 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0613 on the Clerk's site

22Dakota Sal v. City of Los Angeles, et alCouncil file 25-0614Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Dakota Sal v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV11404. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 15, 2022, due to an uplift in a sidewalk near 1400 South Wooster Street and 8700 West Cashio Street, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 22 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0614 on the Clerk's site

23Kobi Yakov v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0615Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Kobi Yakov v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV28460. (This matter arises from a January 29, 2021, trip and fall incident at 11812 West Magnolia Boulevard, in Valley Village.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 23 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0615 on the Clerk's site

24Diane Rios aka Dyan Rios v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0616Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Diane Rios aka Dyan Rios v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV10015. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 6, 2021, on the sidewalk at 1429 and 1420 Ivar Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 24 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0616 on the Clerk's site

25Ilian Balfour v. City of Los Angeles, et. al.Council file 25-0617Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Ilian Balfour v. City of Los Angeles, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV45997. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 11, 2019, on the sidewalk at 7281 Fountain Boulevard, in the city of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 25 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0617 on the Clerk's site

26Kristine Habelmann, et al. v. Tarzana Treatment Centers, et al.Council file 25-0620Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Kristine Habelmann, et al. v. Tarzana Treatment Centers, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BC692990; BC696190. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic accident which occurred on Oxnard Street near its intersection with Yolanda Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 26 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0620 on the Clerk's site

27Gilbert Penate v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0635Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Gilbert Penate v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15106. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on May 28, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 527 North Spring Street in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 27 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0635 on the Clerk's site

28Herminigilda Nora Habana v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0636Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Herminigilda Nora Habana v. City of Los Angeles., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CHCV02582. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 25, 2023, on an uneven pavement located at 8484 Rincon Avenue in Sun Valley, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 28 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0636 on the Clerk's site

29Tamara Bitner v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,Council file 25-0654Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Tamara Bitner v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV17257. (This matter arises from a trip and fall on the sidewalk in front of 5038 Vincent Avenue on December 16, 2021.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 29 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0654 on the Clerk's site

30Norma Elizabeth Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0652Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Norma Elizabeth Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08534. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Broadway and 59th Place, that occurred on April 16, 2021.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 30 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0652 on the Clerk's site

31John Neal v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0653Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 John Neal v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV01468. (This matter arises from a July 9, 2022, incident wherein plaintiff fell from his scooter on a sidewalk at 6800 South Broadway Street, Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 31 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0653 on the Clerk's site

32Said Yousef Hussein Aladli v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0655Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Said Yousef Hussein Aladli v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV25200. (This matter arises from a February 24, 2023 incident, where a tree fell on plaintiffs vehicle at Colgate Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 32 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0655 on the Clerk's site

33Jason Armendariz v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 25-0658Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Jason Armendariz v. City of Los Angeles., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32140 (This matter arises from the employment of a Los Angeles Police Officer who is employed at the Van Nuys Police Department, arising in 2019.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 33 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0658 on the Clerk's site

34Brenda Baca v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 23-0414Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Brenda Baca v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23817. (This matter arises from Plaintiff’s claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against the Los Angeles Police Department.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 34 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 23-0414 on the Clerk's site

35Jeffrey Duggan v. City of Los Angeles, et alCouncil file 24-1295Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

The City Council may 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 Jeffrey Duggan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV21011. (This matter arises from an automobile versus pedestrian accident that occurred on June 27, 2020, on Mulholland Drive, in the Hollywood Hills.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 35 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 24-1295 on the Clerk's site

36Sylva Alexanian v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0657Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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 Sylva Alexanian v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23BBCV02152. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 26, 2023, on an uplifted sidewalk located at 4301Tujunga Avenue, in Studio City, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 36 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0657 on the Clerk's site

37Octagon, Inc.Council file 25-0585Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Octagon, Inc. (This case arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 1, 2025.)

Item 37 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0585 on the Clerk's site

38Getty Images US, Inc.Council file 25-0582Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Getty Images US, Inc. (This case arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in closed session on July 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 38 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3

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

Council file 25-0582 on the Clerk's site