Regular meeting · Wednesday, August 27, 2025 · 10:00 AM
LA City Council
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The City Council took up 41 agenda items and recorded votes on 40. 1 vote was not unanimous: item 39 (AB 770 (Mark Gonzalez) / Outdoor Advertising Act (OAA) / Los Angeles Convention Center (L…, Ayes 14, Noes 1, Absent 0).
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Items Noticed for Public Hearing 1
1415 South Bernal Avenue / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 16-0160-S819 · CD 14Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 415 South Bernal Avenue.
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
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 33
2Domenika Lynch / Permanent General Manager / El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Department / AppointmentCouncil file 25-1200-S35Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Domenika Lynch as the permanent General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Department (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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
3Clean Up Green Up (CUGU) / Program Expansion / Marginalized Communities / Environmental ImpactCouncil file 15-1026-S1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Clean Up Green Up (CUGU) lessons learned since its adoption and the resources needed to expand the program.
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
4155-A South Main Street / Yang Kak Chon and Kyung Sim Chon (Assignors) / Kevin Kim (Assignee) / Express News / Convenience Store Operation / Lease AssignmentCouncil file 12-0347-S2Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease assignment with Kevin Kim, dba Express News for the retail space located at 155-A South Main Street.
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
5Fire Station 62 / Friends of Historic Fire Station 62 / Mar Vista Community CenterCouncil file 16-0492 · CD 11Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Third Amendment to the Option to Lease Agreement (Contract No. C-131624) with the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62 (FHFS) for the property located at 3631-3635 South Centinela 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
6100 Wilshire Boulevard / DE 100 Wilshire, LLC / Information Technology Agency Antenna Site / License AgreementCouncil file 25-0873Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed license agreement with DE Wilshire 100, LLC (DE Wilshire 100) for rooftop space at 100 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401, for the Information Technology Agency (ITA).
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
71722 North Cherokee Avenue, Unit B / Canopy Roots, LLC / Community-Led Engagement (Circle) / Non-Profit License AgreementCouncil file 25-0870 · CD 13Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit license agreement with Canopy Roots, LLC (Canopy Roots) to provide homelessness related services for the Mayor’s Crisis and Incident Response through Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE) program at 1722 North Cherokee Avenue, Unit B.
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
8MyLA311 System Issues / Performance and Efficiency Reporting / System EnhancementsCouncil file 11-1013-S12Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the My311 System.
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
92025 Budget Recommendation / R42 / General Services / Sale or Joint Development of Surplus Properties for Revenue GenerationCouncil file 25-0600-S86Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE relative to opportunities to sell surplus properties or use City properties as part of joint development or lease agreement projects to generate revenue.
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
10After-School All-Stars / Learning Program Provider / 6501 West Fountain Avenue / Lease AgreementCouncil file 25-0728 · CD 13Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed non-profit lease agreement with After-School All-Stars for the City-owned property located at 6501 West Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
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
11Watts Station L.P. / Housing Corporation America / Indemnity Agreement / Equitable Community Revitalization GrantCouncil file 24-1144-S1 · CD 15Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed indemnity agreement with the current property owners of Watts Station.
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
12TPUSA, Inc. / Live Captioning, Offline Captioning, Translation, and Transcription Services / Personal Services ContractCouncil file 25-0765Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Personal Services Contract with TPUSA, Inc. (TPUSA) for the provision of non-exclusive as-needed live captioning, offline captioning, translation, and transcription services.
Item 12 · 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
13Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Loan Program / 2020-21 Project Expenditure Plan / AmendmentCouncil file 17-0090-S23 · CD 15Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to decommitting funding for the Hope on 6th Project located at 576 West 6th Street in Council District (CD) 15 from the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Project Expenditure Plan (PEP) and increasing the Prop HHH uncommitted balance.
Item 13 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyAbsent
1412226 Sherman Way (12220-12230 Sherman Way and 12229 Gault Street) / California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) / AppealCouncil file 25-0547 · CD 2Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 12226 Sherman Way (12220 - 12230 Sherman Way and 12229 Gault Street).
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
15Uninhabited County-Owned Territory / Reorganization 2021-11 / Beverly Boulevard / Genesee Avenue / AnnexationCouncil file 25-0784 · CD 5Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to approving and accepting the annexation of 0.64 acres of uninhabited County-owned territory known as Reorganization 2021-11 located south of the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Genesee Avenue to the City of Los Angeles, detachment from the consolidated fire protection district of Los Angeles County and the West Basin Municipal Water District.
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
167000 West Romaine Street / General Plan Amendment / Zone ChangeCouncil file 25-0397 · CD 13Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Change for the property located at 7000 West Romaine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
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
17Cultural Heritage Ordinance / Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCM) / Amendment Process / Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.171 / AmendmentCouncil file 16-0126-S1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a proposed ordinance to amend the Cultural Heritage Ordinance to create an amendment process for existing Historic-Cultural Monuments.
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
18Sun Valley / Environmental Justice Improvement Area / Zoning Information File No. ZI-2355 / Clean Up Green Up (CUGU) OrdinanceCouncil file 25-0757Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a report with recommendations on the current status of Zoning Information File ZI No. 2355.
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
19Development Services Bureau / Zoning Review Staff Transfer / Department of City Planning / Los Angeles Department of Building and SafetyCouncil file 25-0572Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the formation of a new Development Services Bureau, creation of a relevant organization chart of Department of City Planning (DCP) staff, position reclassifications or deletions that might achieve cost savings and further permit streamlining; other pre- entitlement work that could be shifted into said Bureau; development of public facing dashboards, inclusive of information regarding project- type submittals, planning approvals, permit issuances, and average response and approval times for projects in the City; and, achievable metrics of success based on said Bureau’s stated objectives to ensure efficient and effective development citywide.
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
20Increased Transparency on Council Time Extensions Ordinance / Code Amendment (CA)Council file 22-0736-S1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Ordinance regarding a Citywide Code Amendment.
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
21Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP) / Proposed Interactive Kiosk Program / IKE Smart City / Request for ProposalCouncil file 22-1154-S2Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of an interactive kiosks program.
Item 21 · Vote 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
Item 21 · 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 21 · Vote 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
22Large Asphalt Repair / Repair Alleys / Damage Caused by Sanitation TrucksCouncil file 24-1337 · CD 15Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to citywide alley repairs and enhancements.
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
23Further Projects, Inc. / Design, Fabrication, Installation / 1871 Chinese Massacre Memorial / El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument / ContractCouncil file 24-0058 · CD 14Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing construction permit(s) for the installation of light fixtures, concrete pavers, sculptures, pedestals and plaques, including writings and names, for the commemoration of the victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre.
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
24Rev. Dr. William Saxe Epps / Griffith Avenue / 24th Street / Permanent Ceremonial SignsCouncil file 25-0750 · CD 9Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Griffith Avenue and 24th Street as “Rev. Dr. William Saxe Epps Square."
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
257779 Varna Avenue / Public Health / Safety Hazards / Public Nuisance AbatementCouncil file 25-0677 · CD 2Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 7779 Varna Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of public health and safety hazards, excessive trash and debris, illegal dumping, abandoned, dismantled, inoperable, and unauthorized vehicles, is a public nuisance and in need of abatement.
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
26Onni Pico Blvd, LLC / 11430 West Exposition Boulevard / 11434 West Pico Boulevard / 11460-11488 West Gateway Boulevard / 2426 South Colby Avenue / 2425 South B…Council file 25-0741 · CD 11Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a revocable permit to Onni Pico Blvd, LLC, or its designee, to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate, and commence construction of permanent improvements in the public right-of-way associated with the development project located at 11430 West Exposition Boulevard, 11434 West Pico Boulevard, 11460-11488 West Gateway Boulevard, 2426 South Colby Avenue, and 2425 South Butler Avenue.
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
27Capital Ready Mix Corporation / 11311 Pendleton Street #B / City Sewer Non-Connection / RefundCouncil file 25-0700 · CD 6Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund to Capital Ready Mix Corporation for non-connection to City sewers at 11311 Pendleton Street, Unit B in Sun Valley.
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
28California Science Center / 700 State Drive / Non-Sewer Tributary Water Usage / RefundCouncil file 25-0701 · CD 9Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund to the California Science Center for non-sewer tributary water usage at 700 State Drive.
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
29La Fayette Park Place / Wilshire Boulevard / Hoover Street / Street VacationCouncil file 19-0103Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to re-initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate a reduced portion of the southeasterly side of La Fayette Park Place between Hoover Street and Wilshire Boulevard, and related matters.
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
30John Northmore Square / 253rd Street / Belle Porte Avenue / Permanent Ceremonial SignsCouncil file 25-0674 · CD 15Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of 253rd Street and Belle Porte Avenue in Harbor City, as “John Northmore Square."
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
31Street Sweeping Policies and Routes / Department of Transportation / No Parking Restrictions ComplianceCouncil file 24-1219-S1Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to maintaining and cleaning the public right of way throughout the City.
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
32Reservation of Public Space / Criminal Violation / Los Angeles Municipal Code 80.73.3 / AmendmentCouncil file 25-0849Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to prohibit excessive storing of vehicles on local streets and to increase the penalties for violations.
Item 32 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyAbsent
33Bus Operations Restrictions / Emergency Declaration / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire RecoveryCouncil file 25-0006-S80 · CD 11Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to Tour Bus operations in the Pacific Palisades fire recovery area.
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
34Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc / Department of Transportation / Parking Citation Processing and Collection Services / ContractCouncil file 25-0977Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to executing a contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. (Modaxo) to provide parking citation processing and collection services. (Transportation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 6
3513454 West Burbank Boulevard / REAPCouncil file 25-0005-S99 · CD 4Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 13454 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No. 835741), Assessor I.D. No. 2344-009-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
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
36Carver Middle School Traffic Signal / New Signalized Crosswalk / General City Purpose Fund / Transfer of FundsCouncil file 25-0967 · CD 9Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to funding for the purpose of installing a new signalized crosswalk in Council District Nine (9).
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
37Posetano Road Emergency Road Repair / Palisades Fire / Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Special Funds / Transfer of FundsCouncil file 25-0968 · CD 11Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (PARK - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for emergency repairs on Posetano Road in Council District 11.
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
38Caribbean Festival / Purpose Driven Solutions Consulting / General City Purpose Fund / Transfer of FundsCouncil file 25-0971Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for expenses associated with the Caribbean Festival provided by Purpose Driven Solutions Consulting under City Contract No. C-201360.
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
39AB 770 (Mark Gonzalez) / Outdoor Advertising Act (OAA) / Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) / Sign District EstablishmentCouncil file 25-0002-S78Ayes 14, Noes 1, Absent 0
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – PRICE) relative to establishing the City’s position on Assembly Bill (AB) 770 (Mark Gonzalez) which would create a targeted exemption in the Outdoor Advertising Act to authorize the City of Los Angeles to establish a sign district at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Item 39 · 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
40LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. / Outside Counsel / AppropriationCouncil file 20-0263-S3Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 0
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY regarding a proposed First Amendment to Contract for additional appropriation for legal services with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, to assist in litigation related to LA Alliance for Human Rights et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al., USDC Central District Case No. 2:20-cv-02291-DOC-KES. (Scheduled pursuant to Council action of May 20, 2025.) Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
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
Closed Session 1
41Litigation to Compel Specific Responses to Homelessness / Closed Session / LA AllianceCouncil file 20-0263No recorded vote
The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) [significant exposure to litigation] to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687 (one potential plaintiff). 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).