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February 4, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

John Ferraro Council Chamber Room 340, City Hall 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1001 North Main Street, also known as (aka) 1007 North Main Street.
  2. 2 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 11401 West Vanowen Street.
  3. 3 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 22113 West Cantlay Street.
  4. 4 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 3655 North Fredonia Drive.
  5. 5 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 16822 West Clark Street.
  6. 6 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 17854 West Bessemer Street.
  7. 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1920 North Holly Drive.
  8. 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 670 South Crenshaw Boulevard.
  9. 9 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive.
  10. 10 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 10017 North Marcus Avenue.
  11. 11 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 13984 West Hubbard Street.
  12. 12 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 10025 North Glory Avenue.
  13. 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 3207 West 74th Street.
  14. 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1929 West 85th Street.
  15. 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 433 West 103rd Street.
  16. 16 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1644 West 37th Street.
  17. 17 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 2430 South Harcourt Avenue.
  18. 18 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 2560 South Bundy Drive.
  19. 19 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 921 West Battery Street.
  20. 20 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1626 East 114th Street.
  21. 21 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1913 East 114th Street.
  22. 22 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 1730 East 114th Street.
  23. 23 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles 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 376 South Miraleste Drive, Unit 415.
  24. 24 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Chapman Lounge, located at 3465 West 6th Street, Suite 200.
  25. 25 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award from LA2050 for the "Connecting Neighbors and Empowering LA!" initiative, and related matters.
  26. 26 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing interfund borrowing from the City's Reserve Fund to pay certain judgment or settlement obligations, and related matters.
  27. 27 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a report on revenue-generating services, including information on additional revenue generation opportunities.
  28. 28 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to funding for the implementation of civil improvements, custom crosswalks and scrambles, bus safety lights, tree planting, curb ramps, and wayfinding signage for the Mayan Corridor Project in Council District One (CD 1).
  29. 29 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report regarding liability payouts made for claims related to faulty or broken street light infrastructure, and related matters.
  30. 30 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an escheatment from the Parking Violation Trust Fund 853 to the City's General Fund.
  31. 31 BUDGET AND FINANCE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the 2024-25 Third Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report.
  32. 32 EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Second Amended and Restated Navajo Agreements updating various terms and conditions for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2029, to reflect current agreed upon responsibility for Navajo Project ownership shares, operation and maintenance costs, and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) project facilities as they currently exist.
  33. 33 STATUTORY EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Navajo Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) among Nextera Energy Resources Interconnection Holdings, LLC; Arizona Public Service Company; the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP); Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Tucson Electric Power Company, and the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau of Reclamation) for the
  34. 34 EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Quitclaim Deed quitclaiming a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) public power facility easement, located in the County of Los Angeles, to AMCAL Washington Fund, L.P.
  35. 35 GENERAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to three Transmission Service Agreements between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Open Mountain Energy, LLC, for Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service for the delivery of power from the Gonder Substation to the Mona Substation.
  36. 36 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the sale of a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) underground water line easement, located in Inyo County, California, to the City of Bishop for its North Sierra Highway Water Line Project.
  37. 37 EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Right of Way Contract and the sale of real property interests by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the State of California, Department of Transportation (State), for the State's North See Vee Signal Project in the City of Bishop, California.
  38. 38 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to reflect class code changes approved by the Civil Service Commission.
  39. 39 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Guy Lipa to the Board of Civil Service Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029.
  40. 40 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to City personnel emergency assistance programs.
  41. 41 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Amendments to the In-Terminal Concession Agreements between the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Areas USA LAX, LLC; Crews Hospitality LLC; DN Dakota – JME LAX 8549 Pucks, LLC; DN Dakota – JME LAX 8589 Famers, LLC; First Class Vending, Inc.; Host International, Inc.; URW Airports, LLC; Hudson-Magic Johnson Enterprises – Concourse Ventures, LLC; LAX Retail Magic 2 JV; and LAX Retail Magic 3-4 JV; at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and, adoption of the LAX and Van Nuys Airport Concessions S
  42. 42 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a five-year Contract between the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Deloitte Consulting LLP for professional support services and Oracle enterprise software licensing.
  43. 43 EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Subsections 91.106.6, 91.106.6.1, 91.106.6.2, 91.106.6.3, 91.106.6.4, 91.106.6.5, 91.106.6.6, and 91.106.6.7 to Section 91.106, Division 1, Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to streamline and expedite the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.
  44. 44 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to budget adjustments and new funding considerations for Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
  45. 45 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.
  46. 46 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing and providing the sale of the City-owned real property located at 2949 Edgehill Drive in Council District 10 (CD 10) to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).
  47. 47 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to issuing a second supplemental tax-exempt multifamily mortgage revenue note in an amount up to $2,500,000; and executing related financing documents for The Brine Residential (Project), a supportive housing project located at 3016 North Main Street in Council District 14 (CD 14).
  48. 48 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating a sole source agreement with Dignity Moves to provide services and project management for the purpose of delivering interim housing at the property located at 5301 Sierra Vista in Council District 13.
  49. 49 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the viability of leasing, with an option to buy, the property located at 1540-44 Saint Andrews Place in Council District 10 (CD 10) for use as interim housing and/or permanent supportive housing purposes.
  50. 50 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the number of ownership and management entities that are using algorithm-based software to establish rents and the feasibility of instituting a ban on the use of this software to set rents in the City.
  51. 51 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1832 West 20th Street (Case No. 756088), Assessor I.D. No. 5075-030-001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
  52. 52 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2189 West 28th Street (Case No. 805646), Assessor I.D. No. 5052-029-013 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
  53. 53 Recommendations for Council action:
  54. 54 MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to authorizing a portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund, for the Garlic & Gaelic annual event.
  55. 55 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to the transfer of funds to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) for implementation of the Phase 2 of the Reimagine Ventura Streetscape Project in Woodland Hills.
  56. 56 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for the payment of services provided by the 24th Street Theater as part of the Council District One (CD 1) and Council District Eight (CD 8) Dia de los Muertos celebration on November 2, 2024.
  57. 57 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARK - LEE) relative to performing a hydrogeologic study of the groundwater along a segment of Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades.
  58. 58 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  59. 59 RESOLUTION (NAZARIAN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to support for the nomination of the Los Angeles City Hall to the National Register of Historic Places.
  60. 60 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 Paulette A. Wilkerson, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV13269. (This matter arises from a June 30, 2021, fireworks detonation incident that occurred near 27th Street in South Los Angeles, California.)