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City Council Meeting

March 24, 2026 ·10:00 AM Final

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

Agenda — 64 items

  1. 1 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at True Dream Smoke and Market, Inc, located at 266 South Rampart Boulevard.
  2. 2 STATUTORY EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) Resolution No. 26-10676 and proposed Permanent Order No. 26-7416 amending Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Tariff No. 4, Section Three, Item No. 330 "Charges for Pilotage".
  3. 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Speed Safety System Pilot Program authorized by Assembly Bill 645 (Friedman-Ting).
  4. 4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an analysis of the impacts and implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 79 (Wiener), including the results of modeling analysis and options for upzoning and temporary delayed effectuation.
  5. 5 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) that prohibits the processing of any by-right land use permits for "smoke & vape shops" and the issuance of any related tobacco retailer permits for these uses within the geographical boundaries of Council District 15.
  6. 6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Hydration Station Initiative Program, and related matters.
  7. 7 GENERAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to quitclaiming a portion of a water facility easement, located in the City and identified as Assessor's Parcel No. 2706-007-035, to Sodnom Demberel and Batzorig Erdenechukhal, Wife and Husband, as Joint Tenants, at no cost to the Department of Water and Power (DWP).
  8. 8 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to an agreement with Black and Veatch Corporation for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project.
  9. 9 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 housing conduit revenue note in an amount up to $2,500,000; and executing related financing documents for the La Guadalupe Apartments Supportive Housing Project located at 1800 East 1st Street in Council District 14 (CD 14).
  10. 10 EXEMPTION, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Subsection D of Section 151.06 to require that annual rent increases that go into effect on or after the effective date of the subsection comply with the updated automatic rent adjustment formula provisions for rental units subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).
  11. 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Third Amendment to Contract between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the Central Terminal Area Curbside Improvement Program Project at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  12. 12 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Contract with RideShark Corporation for a rideshare platform at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  13. 13 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE and GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION, AND AUDITS COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to the functional transfer of certain Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) auditing and accounting activities into a new Bureau of Police Oversight.
  14. 14 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to provide for the establishment of salaries for the new, non-represented classification and pay grades of Corporate Services Manager (Class Code 9107) at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
  15. 15 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Corinne Tapia Babcock to the Los Angeles Board of Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) for the term ending June 30, 2027.
  16. 16 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT AND ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the reconfirmation of the Wilshire Center, Merchant-Based, Business Improvement District (BID) and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR).
  17. 17 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Century City, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  18. 18 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Downtown Industrial District, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  19. 19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Downtown Center, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  20. 20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Encino Commons, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  21. 21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Greater Lincoln Heights, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  22. 22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Old Granada Village, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  23. 23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  24. 24 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Studio City, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  25. 25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Annual Planning Report (APR) for the Pacific Palisades, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID).
  26. 26 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on economic development best practices at a local government level and the most effective structure for the City to carry out economic development functions and strategies; and related matters.
  27. 27 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), in consultation with relevant departments, to report to Council within 30 days with recommendations on providing a pre-certification process to assist small and local businesses in preparing to bid on contracting opportunities related to major events hosted in Los Angeles.
  28. 28 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEES REPORT relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance of the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) and the City Attorney, to prepare a report summarizing self-service checkout conditions and requirements similar to those established by the City of Long Beach and other California jurisdictions; and related matters.
  29. 29 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifications to the Program Year 2025-26 Workforce Development Board Annual Plan, Carry-in/Savings from Program Year 2024-25; and related matters.
  30. 30 ORDINANCE OF INTENTION SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to instituting maintenance assessment proceedings of the City of Los Angeles Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District No. 5500.
  31. 31 Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed.
  32. 32 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - BLUMENFIELD) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to encourage participation and attendance at Earth Day LA 2026 for the period of March 2026 - April 2026.
  33. 33 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - JURADO) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to promote the Woodland Hills - Warner Center Neighborhood Council and encourage participation for the period of April 16, 2026 to April 15, 2027.
  34. 34 MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the Friends of Oakridge from the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund.
  35. 35 MOTION (LEE - JURADO, et al.) relative to funding for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
  36. 36 MOTION (McOSKER - PADILLA) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign celebrating its graduates from the Class of 2025 along Western Avenue and Lomita Boulevard going east toward President Avenue in the Harbor City neighborhood.
  37. 37 MOTION (NAZARIAN - McOSKER) relative to amending the Council action of February 24, 2026 (C.F. 25-0160-S181).
  38. 38 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for FIFA World Cup Fan Sites in Council District Five (CD 5).
  39. 39 MOTION (JURADO for BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for a facade improvement project in the Canoga Park Jobs & Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone in Council District 3.
  40. 40 MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to funding related to work on the Olympic Gateway Project.
  41. 41 MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding to supplement the costs associated with removing and replacing trash liners in Council District Ten (CD 10).
  42. 42 MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for costs related to Los Angeles Housing Department's (LAHD) postage and mailing services.
  43. 43 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding to allow the City and Heritage Square Museum the development of a Master Plan to identify opportunities to create more accessible and safe walking paths throughout the site.
  44. 44 MOTION (RAMAN - LEE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Juan Cuevas for an additional six months.
  45. 45 MOTION (HUTT - PARK) relative to amending the Council action of February 24, 2026 (C.F. 13-0160-S216).
  46. 46 MOTION (LEE - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding to support FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District Twelve (CD 12).
  47. 47 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for an environmental analysis, development of a cleanup plan (if needed), and project administration for the sampling of the brownfield property located in the right of way, near the intersections of Ann Street and North Spring Street and Mesnager Street and North Spring Street.
  48. 48 MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the Council action of January 28, 2026 (C.F. 25-0416).
  49. 49 MOTION (MCOSKER - HUTT) relative to funding to support FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District FIFTEEN (CD 15).
  50. 50 MOTION (PARK - PADILLA) relative to funding for the SPA 5 Access Center in Council District Eleven (CD 11).
  51. 51 PUBLIC WORKS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to adding funds to the 2025-26 Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Program for the surge installation of solar-powered streetlights across the City, and related matters.
  52. 52 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
  53. 53 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District Thirteen (CD 13) Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
  54. 54 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District One (CD 1) Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
  55. 55 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District Fifteen (CD 15) Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
  56. 56 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District Four (CD 4) Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
  57. 57 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District Twelve (CD 12) Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Devonshire and Foothill Divisions Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
  58. 58 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $25,000 for employee wellness for the West Valley Community Police Station.
  59. 59 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the current policy and procedures for routine communication with Council offices regarding public safety activity within their Council districts, including but not limited to school shootings, federal enforcement activity, and protests.
  60. 60 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $57,070 for a replacement training system for the Olympic Community Police Station.
  61. 61 Recommendations for Council action:
  62. 62 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  63. 63 CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR REPORT relative to the appointment of Matthew Kaczmarek to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029.
  64. 64 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating a portion of the alley northerly of Weaver Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Toledo Street, VAC-E1401407.