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The City Council took up 22 agenda items and recorded votes on 22. 2 votes were not unanimous: item 16 (Bus Lane Violations Enforcement / Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) / Metr…, Ayes 13, Noes 1, Absent 1); item 17 (Budget Motion / Public Bank Study / Funding, Ayes 11, Noes 3, Absent 1).
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Regular Agenda · Items Noticed for Public Hearing 2
16501 South Sepulveda Boulevard / Quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement (Accelerated Procedure)Council file 25-0597-S1 · CD 11Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 6501 South Sepulveda Boulevard, - Right of Way No. 36000- 2418 (Quitclaim).
Item 1 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
21950 South Avenue of the Stars / Quitclaim of Sanitary Sewer Easement (Accelerated Procedure)Council file 26-1416 · CD 5Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 1950 South Avenue of the Stars - Right of Way No. 36000- 2432 (Quitclaim).
Item 2 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 12
3Installation and Enforcement / TAP-to-Exit Infrastructure and Policies / Metro Rail and Bus Rapid Transit Stations / Public SafetyCouncil file 26-1278Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to TAP-to-Exit infrastructure and policies.
Item 3 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
4Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance / Small Businesses Standards / ADA RequirementsCouncil file 26-0865Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst and requesting City Attorney to report on the estimated number of businesses that are not Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)- compliant and common reasons for lack of compliance; requirements for improvements to meet ADA compliance; feasibility of outreach and education plan; and related matters.
Item 4 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
5San Pedro Historic Waterfront / 2018-2027 (Property Based) Business Improvement District / 2026 Fiscal Year Annual Planning ReportCouncil file 15-0417-S4 · CD 15Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
Item 5 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
6Hollywood Media District Business Improvement District / 2026 Annual Planning ReportCouncil file 24-0429-S2Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
CD 5, CD 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Hollywood Media District, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
Item 6 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
7LA Vacant to Vibrant Storefront Activation Program / Reduce Commercial Vacancies / Funding Opportunities / Program StructureCouncil file 26-1202Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Community Investment Department (CID), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report regarding establishing an "LA Vacant to Vibrant" Storefront Activation Program modeled after San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant Program.
Item 7 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
8Pacific Avenue / 110 Freeway / 22nd Street / San Pedro / Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) ZoneCouncil file 23-0957-S1 · CD 15Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing the Pacific Avenue / 22nd Street Corridor Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones in Council District 15.
Item 8 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
9Reynier Village Community / Holt Avenue / Cadillac Avenue / Robertson Boulevard / Cattaraugus Avenue / Permanent Ceremonial SignageCouncil file 26-1281 · CD 10Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
CIVIL RIGHTS, IMMIGRATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the Reynier Village community in Council District 10.
Item 9 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
10Executive Order 14224 / English Language - Only Federal Websites / Provide Multilingual AssistanceCouncil file 26-1386Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
CIVIL RIGHTS, IMMIGRATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to relative to evaluating the impacts of Executive Order 14224 on the City in connection with assisting City residents with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Item 10 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
11Energization Process Improvement / Department of Water and Power / Inspection Process Improvements / Proactive Review Workflows / Improve Internal CommunicationCouncil file 26-1213Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Department of Water and Power’s (DWP) Energization Process Improvement.
Item 11 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
12Establishment of Alternative Project Delivery Contract / Competitive-Sealed BID Proposal Method / John Ferraro Building Renovation and Modernization Project / …Council file 26-0868Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) to award one agreement pursuant to a competitive sealed proposal method to permit negotiations relating to the design and construction of the John Ferraro Building Renovation and Modernization Project.
Item 12 · Vote 1 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 12 · Vote 3 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Item 12 · Vote 4 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
13Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) / Fats, Oil, and Grease Control Program (FOG Program) / Food Service Establishments (FSEs) / Inappropriate Disposal of Waste ProductsCouncil file 25-0380Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Fats, Oil and Grease Program.
Item 13 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
1412501–12665 West Ventura Boulevard / Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTT) / Environmental Clearance / AppealCouncil file 26-1081 · CD 4Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
STATUTORY EXEMPTION from the CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), and RELATED CEQA FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeals for the properties located at 12501 – 12665 West Ventura Boulevard.
Item 14 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 7
15Declaration of Local Emergency / Windstorm / Extreme Fire Weather System / January 2025Council file 25-0030Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.
Item 15 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
16Bus Lane Violations Enforcement / Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) / Metro / Automated Cameras / AB 917 (Bloom) / NextGen Bus PlanCouncil file 21-1224Ayes 13, Noes 1, Absent 1
TRANSPORTATION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to progress of the Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Program (ABLE) for six Downtown Area Short Hop (DASH) routes.
Item 16 · Ayes 13, Noes 1, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeNo
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
17Budget Motion / Public Bank Study / FundingCouncil file 25-0600-S16Ayes 11, Noes 3, Absent 1
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS relative to Budget and Finance Committee report on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for 2025-26 to identify $460,000 for a Public Bank Study, including collaborating with Council Offices on the potential use of discretionary funds to fund this study. A. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Item 17 · Ayes 11, Noes 3, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeNo
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkNo
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezNo
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
18Proposed Capital Infrastructure Plan / Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program / Bureau of Engineering / Capital Project Intake Process / Study …Council file 26-1170Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
PUBLIC WORKS, ARTS, PARKS, AND CITY FACILITIES, and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the impacts of the Mayor’s proposed Capital Infrastructure Plan and the Bureau of Engineering’s proposed capital project intake process.
Item 18 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
19Northeast Graffiti Busters / Community Beautification / Council District 7 / General City Purposes FundCouncil file 26-1470 · CD 7Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - HUTT) relative to funding for supplement services such as small litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, and weed abatement in Council District 7.
Item 19 · Ayes 14, Noes 0, Absent 1
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- 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
20Axon Enterprise Inc. / Memorandum of Understanding / Lightpost Test Pilot Program / Charter Section 245 / Assert JurisdictionCouncil file 26-1394Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City Of Los Angeles and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Lightpost Test Pilot Program. (Public Safety 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.) [On October 6, 2026, the City Council adopted Motion (Soto- Martinez - Harris-Dawson), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the September 22, 2026 action of the Board of Police Commissioners.]
Item 20 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyAbsent
21Los Angeles Continuum of Care Bidding Process / Regional Homelessness Response System / City-only Continuum of CareCouncil file 26-1485Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
MOTION(HARRIS-DAWSON - McOSKER) relative to evaluating potential litigation options related to the Los Angeles Continuum of Care bidding process and other related matters concerning the regional homelessness response system.
Item 21 · Ayes 13, Noes 0, Absent 2
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Continuation Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 1
2212501–12665 West Ventura Boulevard / Plan Review (PR) / Specific Plan Project Compliance (SPPC) / Environmental Clearance / AppealCouncil file 26-1081-S1 · CD 4Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF STATUTORY EXEMPTION from the CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND RELATED CEQA FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Project Review and Project Compliance appeal for the properties located at 12501 - 12665 West Ventura Boulevard.
Item 22 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezAbsent
- Heather HuttYes
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianYes
- Imelda PadillaAbsent
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Yes
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezAbsent
- Katy YaroslavskyYes