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August 13, 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 — 77 items

  1. 1 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1351 South Albany Street.
  2. 2 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 13724 West Calvert Street.
  3. 3 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6212 North Corbin Avenue.
  4. 4 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6803 North Aldea Avenue.
  5. 5 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 8350 North Poole Avenue.
  6. 6 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 15961 West Sherman Way.
  7. 7 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7708 North Beck Avenue.
  8. 8 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 11366 North Oro Vista Avenue.
  9. 9 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6401 West Day Street.
  10. 10 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 12071 West Branford Street, Unit #8.
  11. 11 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 9117 South Denker Avenue.
  12. 12 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1456 West 61st Street.
  13. 13 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 4915 South 11th Avenue.
  14. 14 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 9326 South Western Avenue.
  15. 15 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 423 East 25th Street.
  16. 16 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 857 East 92nd Street.
  17. 17 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 346 East 90th Street.
  18. 18 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6080 West Alcott Street.
  19. 19 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7949 South Ramsgate Avenue.
  20. 20 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 15206 West Earlham Street.
  21. 21 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 23353 West Gilmore Street.
  22. 22 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 8844 North Penfield Avenue.
  23. 23 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 2501 East Whittier Boulevard.
  24. 24 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 415 South Bernal Avenue.
  25. 25 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 2323 East Whittier Boulevard.
  26. 26 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1234 West 252nd Street.
  27. 27 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 11916 South Figueroa Street.
  28. 28 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, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 26232 South Zephyr Avenue.
  29. 29 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Contract with American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. for Credit Card Acceptance Services.
  30. 30 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reducing appropriations of accounts within the Advanced Transportation System and Coordination (ATSAC) Trust Fund for completed projects and transferring/appropriating the funds for the repair, replacement, upgrade, and maintenance of ATSAC related infrastructure and equipment.
  31. 31 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for attorneys fees, pursuant to the ruling in Yes in My Backyard, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP00524.
  32. 32 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by T&T Homes LLC, for the property located at 10052 West Hillgrove Drive.
  33. 33 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by BSDG 15226 Plummer LLC, for the property located at 15526 West Plummer Street.
  34. 34 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing and providing for an easement to the Southern California Gas Company (SCG) in connection with the settlement in the case entitled West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614 (This case involves the cutting of a gas line that served the plaintiff's commercial property).
  35. 35 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to producing monthly reports on the City's response to complaints of price gouging in the rental housing market.
  36. 36 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to enter into a sole source contract with Weingart to continue providing homeless services at the Hilda Solis Care First Village located at 1060 North Vignes Avenue in Council District 14 (CD 14).
  37. 37 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City forming a Continuum of Care.
  38. 38 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating an updated bed plan in response to the Alliance Settlement Agreement.
  39. 39 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying funding to continue Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development in the City.
  40. 40 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non-monetary donation of upgraded equipment for a Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) support vehicle to benefit the Emergency Services Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), valued at $45,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation.
  41. 41 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non-monetary donation by the Los Angeles Police Foundation for a training trailer with support equipment, valued at $159,807.94 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Hazardous Materials Unit.
  42. 42 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non-monetary donation by the Los Angeles Police Foundation for repairs and refurbishment, valued at $421,200.47 to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for the Edward M. Davis Training Facility.
  43. 43 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for various purchases and items received from donors through the Foundation as part of the Adopt-A-Fire-Station program, valued at approximately $5,504,503.15 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
  44. 44 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of an in-kind donation valued at $5,733 from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation of a refrigerator for Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Station 18.
  45. 45 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation valued at approximately $5,131.75 for various equipment purchases for the benefit of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Operations Valley Bureau, Fire Station 115.
  46. 46 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for a commercial-grade refrigerator and freezer for food storage, valued at approximately $8,827.95 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Station 41.
  47. 47 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting in-kind donations by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for food, water, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items needed to provide immediate relief to firefighters during the recent wild fires, valued at approximately $700,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
  48. 48 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting an in-kind donation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation valued at approximately $99,000 for a one-year subscription to the Cordico Wellness App and 25 individual subscriptions for online peer support training, for the benefit of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) sworn and civilian members, their families, and retirees.
  49. 49 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting an in-kind donation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for fire rescue harnesses and a canopy, valued at approximately $27,110.40 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Swiftwater Rescue Team.
  50. 50 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting an in-kind donation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation for 115 video laryngoscopes and associated accessories, valued at approximately $300,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
  51. 51 STATUTORY and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 28th Status Report as of May 31, 2025; and minor improvements, funding allocation, lease and operation for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage Lot located at 16800 West Victory Boulevard in Council District Six (CD 6) for those experiencing homelessness.
  52. 52 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to improving enforcement mechanisms of unauthorized cannabis shops.
  53. 53 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Emergency Management Department to coordinate with relevant City departments to develop and implement a comprehensive pre-event Emergency Standby Services contract to enhance the City's disaster response capabilities.
  54. 54 (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
  55. 55 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 552 West Cypress Avenue (Case No. 759310), Assessor I.D. No. 5446-008-030, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
  56. 56 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2121 South Portland Street (Case No. 759924), Assessor I.D. No. 5124-014-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
  57. 57 Recommendation for Council action:
  58. 64 Recommendations for Council action:
  59. 65 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HUTT) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District One's (CD 1) special observation of El Grito, including the illumination of City Hall on September 13, 2025.
  60. 66 MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for two security officers to provide security services at Runyon Canyon Park from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  61. 67 MOTION (PADILLA, HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ, SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District One's (CD 1) special observation of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall.
  62. 68 MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to funding for services in connection with the gathering with the Consul General and Korean Diaspora to celebrate the National Liberation Day of Korea on August 15, 2025, including the illumination of City Hall.
  63. 69 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4569 East York Boulevard (Case No. 708518), Assessor I.D. No. 5474-011-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
  64. 70 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3028 East 1st Street (Case No. 24583), Assessor I.D. No. 5179-002-023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
  65. 71 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (HERNANDEZ – JURADO) relative to establishing the City's position on the May 29, 2025 amendment to Senate Bill (SB) 71 (Weiner), regarding timelines for legal challenges.
  66. 72 Status update relative to the appropriation and retention of outside counsel for the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291-DOC-KES, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687.
  67. 73 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 Robert Sargsyan v. Marvin Gonzalez, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24BBCV00364. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision incident on July 13, 2023, near Atoll Avenue and Saticoy Street, in Los Angeles.)
  68. 74 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 Sarkis Kaladjian, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV26321. (This matter arises from leakage from an underground drain pipe located at 4071 Los Nietos Drive, Los Angeles on September 27, 2019.)
  69. 75 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 Matthew Parenti v. City of Los Angeles, et al , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05716. (This matter arises from a tree fall incident on May 1, 2023, at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, in Sherman Oaks.)
  70. 76 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 David Quinones, et al. v. Edwin Sanchez, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09605. (This matter arises from a multi-vehicle auto accident on February 11, 2020, on Victory Boulevard just east of its intersection with Encino Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)
  71. 77 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 Ligia Ramirez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV08069. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle car accident on May 7, 2020, at Wilmington and East 108th Street.)
  72. 78 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 Anthony Doyen v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 569363; Second Appellate District Case No. B299745. (This matter arises from the 2014 non-selection of Sergeant Anthony Doyen to the open supervisor position in Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad.)
  73. 79 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 Lee Newson v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV02179. [This matter arises from a Los Angeles Police Officer alleging four causes of action, all under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): Disability Discrimination; Harassment; Retaliation; and Failure to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation that arose in 2021.]
  74. 80 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 Morna Cadle, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11406. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle automobile accident on November 20, 2021, on Vanowen Street just east of its intersection with Sylmar Avenue.)
  75. 81 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation Administrative Case Numbers: 2021-0226 and 2023-0106. (These matters concern potential voluntary compliance agreement with the Federal Highway Administration.)
  76. 82 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 Robert Danbom v. LAFD, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV28056.
  77. 83 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 Arturo Aceves Jimenez v. County of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Case No. 2:21-cv-07117.