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Regular meeting · Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM

LA City Council

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Summary

The City Council took up 46 agenda items and recorded votes on 45. 2 votes were not unanimous: item 28 (Off-Street Parking / Requirement Elimination / New Developments / Change of Use / Cost-Be…, Ayes 11, Noes 3, Absent 1); item 33 (Designation of Prohibited Locations / Benny H. Potter West Adams Avenues Memorial Park / …, Ayes 10, Noes 4, Absent 1).

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Items Noticed for Public Hearing 1

111643 West Otsego Street / Building and Safety / LienCouncil file 25-0160-S36 · CD 2Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

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 for the property located at 11643 West Otsego Street.

Item 1 · 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

Council file 25-0160-S36 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 27

2Robert Vinson / Cultural Affairs Commission / AppointmentCouncil file 20-1200-S18Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Robert Vinson to the Cultural Affairs Commission for the term ending June 30, 2030.

Item 2 · 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

Council file 20-1200-S18 on the Clerk's site

32025 Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP) / Parks First Trust Fund / Health Alternatives to Tobacco Smoking (HATS) / Fiscal Year 2026-27, 2027…Council file 25-1018Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2025 Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP) Parks First Trust Fund and Health Alternatives to Smoking (HATS) Trust Fund for Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29.

Item 3 · 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

Council file 25-1018 on the Clerk's site

4Pricing Policy / Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center / Amendment / Progress ReportCouncil file 09-0136 · CD 9Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to remove reference to the novel coronavirus pandemic, and extend the operative end date to 2028.

Item 4 · 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

Council file 09-0136 on the Clerk's site

5Measure W / Safe, Clean Water Program / Round 5 / Three Rounds / Authority to Execute Regional Program Transfer AgreementsCouncil file 18-0384-S18Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Transfer Agreements with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Measure W – Safe, Clean Water Regional Program funds.

Item 5 · 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

Council file 18-0384-S18 on the Clerk's site

6Water System Revenue Bonds / Water System Capital Improvement Program (GIP) / Fiscal Years 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28Council file 25-1012Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

EXEMPTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of Water System Revenue Bonds to fund a portion of the Water System Capital Improvement Program.

Item 6 · 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

Council file 25-1012 on the Clerk's site

7Power System Revenue Bonds / Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026, 2026-27 and 2027-28Council file 25-1007Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

EXEMPTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of Power System Revenue Bonds to fund a portion of the Power System Capital Improvement Program.

Item 7 · 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

Council file 25-1007 on the Clerk's site

8Los Angeles Department of Water and Power / Existing Approvals / Inspection Processes / New Developments / TimelinesCouncil file 25-0751Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Department of Water and Power (DWP) and other City departmental development- related procedures to identify improvements that would support the City’s housing goals while maintaining reliability, safety, and sustainability.

Item 8 · 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

Council file 25-0751 on the Clerk's site

9700 South Flower Street / 700 West 7th Street / 711 South Hope Street / Development Agreement (DA)Council file 25-0778 · CD 14Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

Related to Council file Nos. 25-0778-S1 and 25-0778-S2 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Development Agreement for the property located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street.

Item 9 · 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

Council file 25-0778 on the Clerk's site

10700 South Flower Street / 700 West 7th Street / 711 South Hope Street / Sign District (SN)Council file 25-0778-S1 · CD 14Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

Related to Council file Nos. 25-0778 and 25-0778-S2 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Ordinances for a Sign District (-SN Supplemental Use District) for the property located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street.

Item 10 · 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

Council file 25-0778-S1 on the Clerk's site

11700 South Flower Street / 700 West 7th Street / 711 South Hope Street / Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TDR)Council file 25-0778-S2 · CD 14Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

Related to Council file Nos. 25-0778 and 25-0778-S1 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) for the property located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street.

Item 11 · 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

Council file 25-0778-S2 on the Clerk's site

12Ronnie Villanueva / Interim Fire Chief / Los Angeles Fire DepartmentCouncil file 25-0914Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the appointment of Ronnie R. Villanueva as Interim Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department, for an additional six months.

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

Council file 25-0914 on the Clerk's site

13Elizabeth Garfield / Board of Fire Commissioners / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 25-1200-S43Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Elizabeth Garfield to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030.

Item 13 · 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

Council file 25-1200-S43 on the Clerk's site

14Erroll Southers / Board of Police Commissioners / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 23-1200-S9Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Dr. Erroll Southers to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030.

Item 14 · 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

Council file 23-1200-S9 on the Clerk's site

15City Reserve Fund Balance / City expenses / Major International Events / Existing Tax Revenue Sources / Revenue Generation OpportunitiesCouncil file 25-0029Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to potential options for increasing General Fund Tax revenue, and related matters.

Item 15 · 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

Council file 25-0029 on the Clerk's site

1616610-16618 West Ventura Boulevard / Project Compliance Review (SPP) / AppealCouncil file 25-0813 · CD 4Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for the properties located at 16610 – 16618 West Ventura Boulevard.

Item 16 · 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

Council file 25-0813 on the Clerk's site

17City Building Code / Multifamily Unit Residential Buildings / Six Stories / Single-Exit / Single-Stairway / ModificationCouncil file 25-0247Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ADDENDA, AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the California Building Code permitting single-exit, single-stairway, multifamily residential buildings of up to six stories. A. PLUM COMMITTEE REPORT

Item 17 · 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

Council file 25-0247 on the Clerk's site

18Patrice Lattimore / City Clerk / Permanent AppointmentCouncil file 25-1070Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Patrice Lattimore as permanent City Clerk beginning September 24, 2025. (Government Operations 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 18 · 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

Council file 25-1070 on the Clerk's site

19Daryl Smith / Board of Zoo Commisioners / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 19-1200-S7Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Daryl Smith to the Board of Zoo Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030.

Item 19 · 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

Council file 19-1200-S7 on the Clerk's site

20Settlement Agreement / LA Alliance for Human Rights / Permanent Supportive Housing / Quarterly Progress / June 30, 2025Council file 23-1022-S20Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Alliance Settlement Agreement progress as of June 30, 2025.

Item 20 · 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

Council file 23-1022-S20 on the Clerk's site

21Charter Reform / Inter-Departmental Transfer Limit / Charter Section 342 / Los Angeles Administrative Code / AmendmentCouncil file 23-1027-S6Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to increase the maximum interdepartmental transfer amount.

Item 21 · 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

Council file 23-1027-S6 on the Clerk's site

22Charter Reform / Contract Threshold Requirements / Council Approval / Los Angeles World Airports / Charter Section 606 / Los Angeles Administrative Code / Amen…Council file 23-1027-S7Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to set the threshold requirement for Council approval of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contracts.

Item 22 · 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

Council file 23-1027-S7 on the Clerk's site

23National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Artemis ProgramCouncil file 25-0002-S79Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on proposed cuts in the budget for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Item 23 · 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

Council file 25-0002-S79 on the Clerk's site

24S.2212 (Padilla) / Federal Agents / Display Visible Identification / Prohibit Face CoveringsCouncil file 25-0002-S73Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the City’s position on S. 2212 (Padilla), the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration- Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025, which would require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identification and prohibit them from wearing non-medical face coverings during public-facing immigration enforcement actions.

Item 24 · 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

Council file 25-0002-S73 on the Clerk's site

25H.R. 4004 (Velazquez) / Federal Agents / Enforcing Immigration Laws / Ban Face Coverings / Display Name and AgencyCouncil file 25-0002-S71Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the City’s position on H.R. 4004 (Velazquez), the No Masks for ICE Act, which would require immigration enforcement agents to wear clearly marked clothing displaying their name and affiliation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and prohibit them from wearing facial coverings during enforcement actions.

Item 25 · 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

Council file 25-0002-S71 on the Clerk's site

26Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) / Reform / 2025-26 State Legislative ProgramCouncil file 25-0002-S75Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on reforming the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) system.

Item 26 · 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

Council file 25-0002-S75 on the Clerk's site

27H.R. 4759 (Gomez) / Federal Legislative Program / Ban Military Drones Spying on Civilians ActCouncil file 25-0002-S84Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position on H.R. 4759 (Gomez), the Ban Military Drones Spying on Civilians Act.

Item 27 · 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

Council file 25-0002-S84 on the Clerk's site

28Off-Street Parking / Requirement Elimination / New Developments / Change of Use / Cost-Benefit AnalysisCouncil file 25-0642Ayes 11, Noes 3, Absent 1

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the citywide elimination of off-street parking requirements for new development and changes of use.

Item 28 · Ayes 11, Noes 3, Absent 1

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

Council file 25-0642 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 17

29Domenika Lynch / Permanent General Manager / El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Department / AppointmentCouncil file 25-1200-S35Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the salary recommendation for the appointment of Domenika Lynch as the permanent General Manager of El Pueblo Historical Monument.

Item 29 · 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

Council file 25-1200-S35 on the Clerk's site

30Alliance for Community Empowerment / Chinese American Museum / Discovery Cube Los Angeles / Little Tokyo Service Center / YMCA Weingart East LA. Community Dev.…Council file 22-0141Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (JURADO - HERNANDEZ) and MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to amending the Council action of March 2, 2022, Council file No. (CF) 22-0141, for disbursal of State grant funds to the Chinese American Museum and Alliance for Community Empowerment. A. MOTION (JURADO – HERNANDEZ)

Item 30 · 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

Council file 22-0141 on the Clerk's site

31Additional Homeless Services / Council District 13 / AB1290 FundCouncil file 25-1044 · CD 13Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (HERNANDEZ FOR SOTO-MARTINEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for additional homeless services in Council District (CD) 13.

Item 31 · 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

Council file 25-1044 on the Clerk's site

32South Robertson Neighborhood Council / Medallion Program / Fund TransferCouncil file 25-1045 · CD 10Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for the South Robertson Boulevard medallion program in Council District (CD) 10

Item 32 · 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

Council file 25-1045 on the Clerk's site

33Designation of Prohibited Locations / Benny H. Potter West Adams Avenues Memorial Park / South Seas House / Developmental Center Exceptional Childrens Foundati…Council file 25-4118-S11 · CD 10Ayes 10, Noes 4, Absent 1

RESOLUTION (HUTT – PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District 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 33 · Ayes 10, Noes 4, Absent 1

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
  • Eunisses HernandezNo
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoNo
  • John S. LeeYes
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaYes
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanNo
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezNo
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 25-4118-S11 on the Clerk's site

34Mesnager Street / Spring Street / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S35 · CD 1Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Mesnager Street and Spring Street Lighting District.​

Item 34 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S35 on the Clerk's site

35Gaffey Street / Westmont Drive / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S36 · CD 15Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Gaffey Street and Westmont Drive Street Lighting District.​

Item 35 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S36 on the Clerk's site

36Harriet Steet / 25th Street / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S37 · CD 14Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Harriet Street and 25th Street Lighting District.​

Item 36 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S37 on the Clerk's site

37Normandie Avenue / Romaine Street / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S38 · CD 13Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Normandie Avenue and Romaine Street Lighting District.​

Item 37 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S38 on the Clerk's site

38Van Nuys Boulevard / Titus Street / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S39 · CD 6Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Van Nuys Boulevard and Titus Street Lighting District.​

Item 38 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S39 on the Clerk's site

39Liechty and Esperanza Schools / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S40 · CD 1Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Liechty and Esperanza Schools Street Lighting District.​

Item 39 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S40 on the Clerk's site

40Topeka Drive / Ringling Street / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S41 · CD 3Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Topeka Drive and Ringling Street Lighting District.​

Item 40 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S41 on the Clerk's site

41Sunset Boulevard / Carolwood Drive / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S42 · CD 5Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sunset Boulevard and Carolwood Drive Street Lighting District.​

Item 41 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S42 on the Clerk's site

42Chandler Boulevard / Calhoun Avenue / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S43 · CD 4Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Chandler Boulevard and Calhoun Avenue Street Lighting District.​

Item 42 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S43 on the Clerk's site

43Andrita Street / Estara Avenue No.1 / Street LightingCouncil file 25-0900-S44 · CD 13Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Andrita Street and Estara Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Item 43 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S44 on the Clerk's site

44Vermont Avenue / 43rd Street / Street LightingCouncil file 25-0900-S45 · CD 9Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Vermont Avenue and 43rd Street Lighting District.​

Item 44 · 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

Council file 25-0900-S45 on the Clerk's site

458122 North Sepulveda Boulevard / License for Type 10 Storefront Retail Commercial Cannabis Activity / Business Premises / Charter Section 245Council file 25-1078 · CD 6Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1

MOTION (PADILLA - HUTT) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the Cannabis Regulation Commission’s action of September 4, 2025 in approving a Commercial Cannabis Activity Annual License for the Business Premises located at 8122 North Sepulveda Boulevard.

Item 45 · 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

Council file 25-1078 on the Clerk's site

Closed Session 1

46Stephen Paper, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.Council file 25-0853No recorded vote

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 Stephen Paper, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV03899. 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).

Council file 25-0853 on the Clerk's site