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City Council Meeting

June 25, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

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

Agenda — 43 items

  1. 1 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Gateway to L.A. Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
  2. 2 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the West Adams Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
  3. 3 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
  4. 4 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the Master Service Agreements between the City and Bureau Veritas North America and Ten Architects to provide Certified Access Specialist services.
  5. 5 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to pilot program for the distribution of a no-cost all-in-one fentanyl detection device to be funded through the Opioid Settlement funding.
  6. 6 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed non-profit lease agreement with Hollywood Partnership Ventures, dba Hollywood Partnership Community Trust, to operate a public restroom and a visitor center at 1627 Vine Street.
  7. 7 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed non-profit lease with Alcott Center for the use of the City-owned space located at 305 East 1st Street as part of the Crisis and Incident Response through Community-led Engagement (CIRCLE) Program.
  8. 8 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed lease amendment with Spring Street SP, LLC (Spring Street SP) at 1440 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) vehicle storage.
  9. 9 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed license amendment with 350 South Figueroa, LLC (350 South Figueroa) for off-site parking for City Departments at 350 South Figueroa Street (Word Trade Center lot).
  10. 10 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to recommendations for increasing penalties for illegal dumping.
  11. 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the street area between 648 and 800 West Avenue 37 in Mount Washington for reasons of public safety.
  12. 12 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending various conditions of the Council Action of January 18, 2022 regarding the vacation of the alley northerly of Jefferson Boulevard between Van Buren Place and Budlong Avenue (VAC-E1401345).
  13. 13 PUBLIC WORKS and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to assign the responsibility for maintaining City bicycle and multi-use paths to the Department of Public Works (DPW).
  14. 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to converting Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 149 (TPPD No. 149) in the Echo Park area of Council District Thirteen (CD 13) to Preferential Parking District No. 149 (PPD No. 149) and expanding its boundaries.
  15. 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing Preferential Parking District No. 330 (PPD No. 330) in the Lake Balboa community of Council District Six (CD 6).
  16. 16 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to suspending parking enforcement at Lot 702, 1627 North Vine Street (Lot 702), on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for volunteers participating in a community cleanup event in Hollywood.
  17. 17 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a pilot program on utilizing cameras and related technologies for the enforcement of parking violations in bicycle lanes, along Hollywood Boulevard, in Council District 13.
  18. 18 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a parking meter zone on Adams Boulevard, between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard.
  19. 19 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Swinton Avenue, Wilbur Avenue, Parthenia Street, Rinaldi Street, and San Jose Street.
  20. 20 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Southwest Boulevard, East 98th Street, McKinley Avenue, Wadsworth Avenue, and East 110th Street.
  21. 21 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Sixth Construction Projects Report.
  22. 22 BUDGET AND FINANCE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to declaring a surplus in the 2024-25 Special Parking Revenue and transferring to the Reserve Fund.
  23. 23 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal service agreement with Susman Godfrey L.L.P. to provide assistance with Civil Enforcement Actions.
  24. 24 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to legal services agreement with Nossaman, LLP, related to the case entitled LA Forward Institute, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 24STCV17156.
  25. 25 Council may recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a)(1) to consult with the Los Angeles Police Department regarding threats to public services and facilities.
  26. 26 PUBLIC WORKS and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES' JOINT REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code and the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide administrative procedures for the implementation of Measure HLA, the Los Angeles Safe Streets for All Initiative.
  27. 27 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 2024-2028 Successor Memorandum of Understanding No. 22 (MOU 22) for the Fire Chiefs Bargaining Unit.
  28. 28 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to steps that can be taken to enhance safety for the City's library workforce and its patrons, inclusive of enhanced security, workplace violence prevention plans and trainings, and related matters.
  29. 29 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera equipment, extended warranty service, and hardware installation for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Los Angeles Division, valued at $145,904.88, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation.
  30. 30 Recommendation for Council action:
  31. 37 MOTION (LEE - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to amending the prior Council action of September 20, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1098, to rescind the transfer and appropriation of funding allocated for additional police outreach services in Council District (CD) 12.
  32. 38 MOTION (LEE - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to amending the prior Council action of July 30, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-0797, to rescind the transfer and appropriation of funding for additional police services to be used by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Valley Traffic Division in Council District (CD) 12.
  33. 39 MOTION (LEE - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to the rescinding the prior Council action of October 22, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1254, regarding funding for additional police services to be used by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga Division in Council District (CD) 12.
  34. 40 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RAMAN) relative to amending the prior Council action of June 10, 2025, Council file No. (CF) 25-0588, to clarify the funding amount for services in connection with the Council District (CD) 13 special observation of the Pulse nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, and the illumination of City Hall.
  35. 41 MOTION (NAZARIAN - McOSKER) relative to funding for various community-based programs and projects in the Valley Village Neighborhood Council area in Council District Two (CD 2).
  36. 42 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for services in connection with the LA Pride Event that was held on June 8, 2025.
  37. 43 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to proposed non-profit lease with North Valley Caring Services for the use of the City-owned suites 10807, 10801, and 13269 at 13263 Van Nuys Boulevard.
  38. 44 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  39. 45 Recommendations for Council approval, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  40. 46 Recommendation for Council action:
  41. 47 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) [significant exposure to litigation], to confer with its legal counsel (two potential cases).
  42. 48 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 Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC, v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV16728 and United States District Court, Central District of California Case No. 2:25-CV-02758. (This lawsuit seeks a writ, or court order, for alleged violations of the Housing Accountability Act and constitutional provisions relating to due process and takings; and seeks a court order for the issuance of building permits for a Recr
  43. 49 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 Jeffrey Fried, et al., v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC713530. (Jeffrey Fried and his wife Tamar Dames seek recovery for damages to their property located at 4118 Colbath Street, in Sherman Oaks, claiming inverse condemnation and negligence against the City. They further claim that the City's sewer line repair work destabilized the neighboring property, causing their concrete retaining wall