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Regular and special meeting · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
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Summary
The City Council took up 19 agenda items and recorded votes on 18. 3 votes were not unanimous: item 16 (Third Homelessness Funding Report / Fiscal Year 2025-26, Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3); item 17 (Alliance Time-Limited Subsidy (TLS) Program Redesigned / Analysis and Recommendations / H…, Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3); item 19 (City of Los Angeles Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 5500 / (FY) 2026-2027, Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3).
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Regular Agenda · Items Noticed for Public Hearing 1
1Western Our Way / Lighting DistrictCouncil file 25-0900-S53 · CD 8Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Western Our Way Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on December 9, 2025. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on March 18, 2026 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 858 0186, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on April 14, 2026.)
Item 1 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 11
2San Pedro Regional Branch Library / Roof Repairs / Replacement / FundingCouncil file 24-0182 · CD 15Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to targeted repairs or replacement to the roof of the San Pedro Regional Branch Library.
Item 2 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
3Sony Pictures Entertainment, Incorporated / Private Line Franchise RenewalCouncil file 11-1683Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Removal Upon Termination of the Information Technology System franchise granted by way of Ordinance No. 181962 to Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (Sony).
Item 3 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
4Autonomous Vehicles / Public Right-of-Way / Laws and RegulationsCouncil file 23-1177Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) report on an update on the status of autonomous vehicle (AV) operations on LAWA property; and related matters.
Item 4 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
5Pierce Street / San Fernando Road / Ed and Carolyn Rose Square / Permanent Ceremonial SignCouncil file 26-0200 · CD 7Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Pierce Street and San Fernando Road as “Ed and Carolyn Rose Square."
Item 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
6Amador Street / Solano Avenue / Solano Canyon / Alicia Vann Brown Square / Permanent Ceremonial SignCouncil file 26-0199 · CD 1Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Amador Street and Solano Avenue in Solano Canyon as “Alicia Vann Brown Square."
Item 6 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
7Lincoln Theater Square / 23rd Street / Central Avenue / Permanent Ceremonial SignageCouncil file 26-0159 · CD 9Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of 23rd Street and Central Avenue as “Lincoln Theater Square."
Item 7 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
8Public Roads / Hillside Streets / Steep Inclines / Routine Maintenance Work / Current PracticesCouncil file 26-0030Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the current maintenance for streets that are too steep for Bureau of Street Services (BSS) standard equipment and how BSS intends to maintain these streets.
Item 8 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
9Electrical Conduit Locations / Solar to Battery Conversion / Vandalism and Theft / New use Evaluation / Repurpose Conduit NetworkCouncil file 25-1350 · CD 1Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to repurposing or leasing vacated electrical conduits for other uses.
Item 9 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
10Sepulveda Basin Pedestrian Safety and Access Improvements Project / Scope Expansion and Funding / Victory Boulevard / Balboa Boulevard / Birmingham Way / Louis…Council file 26-0037Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expanding the design scope of the Sepulveda Basin Pedestrian Safety and Access Improvements Project.
Item 10 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
11Innovative Terminal Services, Inc. / Permit No. 952 / Contract / AmendmentCouncil file 26-0325 · CD 15Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) REPORT relative to Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 26-10683 to approve First Amendment to Permit No. 952 with Innovative Terminal Services, Inc. (Trade, Travel, and Tourism 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 11 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
1216 Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers Level 2 Installation / California Air Resources Board (CARB) / Sustainable Transportation Equity Project / Universal Basic Mo…Council file 20-1041-S6Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION relative to the Third Amendment to the California Air Resources Board Sustainability Transportation Equity Project (STEP) grant agreement. (Transportation 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 12 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1
132028 Olympic and Paralympic Games / Core Values / Standards of Integrity / Leadership Accountability and TransparencyCouncil file 15-0989-S61Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ – PADILLA) relative to Casey Wasserman, Chair of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28), and materials released in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
Item 13 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Regular Agenda · Closed Session 1
14Mark Willits, et al. v. City of Los AngelesCouncil file 11-0573No recorded vote
The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(2) (numerous potential cases) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Mark Willits, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 10-cv-05782, and significant exposure to litigation. (This matter arises out of the Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk repair settlement regarding the City's public right-of-way.) (The Public Works Committee and Budget and Finance Committee will consider the above matter on March 11, 2026.) 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).
Continuation Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1
15Manatt Phelps and Phillips, LLP / Legal Services / Charter ReformCouncil file 26-0323Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP to provide legal services associated with the Charter-authority of the City Attorney’s Office for the Charter Reform Commission.
Item 15 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Special Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 4
16Third Homelessness Funding Report / Fiscal Year 2025-26Council file 23-1022-S27Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Homelessness Funding Report. A. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT
Item 16 · Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
17Alliance Time-Limited Subsidy (TLS) Program Redesigned / Analysis and Recommendations / Housing Operations / Rent Reasonable UnitsCouncil file 23-1022-S28Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the redesigned Alliance Time-Limited Subsidy (TLS) Program; amending the Alliance Settlement Agreement Program between the City and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to be consistent with the redesigned program; and related matters.
Item 17 · Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
188721-8765 South Broadway Avenue / Affordable Housing Development / Manchester Urban Homes / Supplemental Tax-Exempt Multifamily Conduit Revenue Note / Tax Equi…Council file 21-1177-S3 · CD 8Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to adopting the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Resolution and Minutes; and issuing a supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note in an amount up to $3,085,000; and executing related financing documents for the Manchester Urban Homes Affordable Housing Project located at 8721-8765 South Broadway Avenue, 315-331 West 88th Street and 320-330 West 87th Street in Council District Eight (CD 8).
Item 18 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
19City of Los Angeles Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 5500 / (FY) 2026-2027Council file 26-0331Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3
PUBLIC WORKS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to instituting maintenance assessment proceedings of the City of Los Angeles Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 5500.
Item 19 · Ayes 11, Noes 1, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldAbsent
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes