City Council Meeting

The City Council is being asked to approve a special assessment ordinance that will levy fees on properties within the Thatcher Avenue & Washington Boulevard Lighting District to fund street lighting maintenance and electric service for a 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. This ordinance confirms and approves assessments previously adopted by the Board of Public Works and authorizes the Board to proceed with purchasing and maintaining the necessary lighting equipment.

The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve relocating both the Olympic and Paralympic Games Closing Ceremonies to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Previously, these closing ceremonies were planned to be held at multiple venues—the Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve and confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Chrissie Castro to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. This is a reappointment to an existing commission position.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve and confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Andrea Garcia to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. This reappointment would extend her service on the commission through October 7, 2029.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve and confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Vivian Garcia to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission for a new term ending October 7, 2029.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve a second amendment to a contract with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The amendment would authorize the ASPCA to continue operating the spay and neuter clinic at the Chesterfield Square Animal Services Center for one year, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for up to $350,000.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve a $400,000 appropriation from the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to pay for communication services in Fiscal Year 2025-26. This is an internal city government fund transfer to ensure RAP can pay for IT communication services it receives.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve an agreement with Volunteers of America of Los Angeles to operate a Head Start preschool program in a city-owned building at Valley Plaza Park in North Hollywood. The organization would have exclusive use of a stand-alone building located at 12331 Vanowen Street for this purpose.

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee is directing the Department of Animal Services to prepare a report on current access rules for elected officials and their staff visiting Department facilities. The report should detail existing notice and supervision requirements and recommend ways to streamline access for City Council members and staff, ideally allowing them to visit with Department accompaniment without needing formal appointments.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommends that the Los Angeles City Council approve removing $979,896.66 in uncollectible debt from the city's active accounts receivable. This involves writing off 258 invoices from the Los Angeles Housing Department that have been determined to be uncollectible.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommends approving a $7.4 million fund transfer to support the Los Angeles Fire Department's participation in California's Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) program. The city would send this money to the State Department of Health Care Services by November 21, 2025, with the goal of accessing federal Medicaid funds to support emergency medical and ambulance transport services.

The Energy and Environment Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council authorize the Bureau of Sanitation to apply for a federal EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant. This grant would fund the remediation and cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites located in Council District Eight. If the grant is awarded, the Bureau of Sanitation must also report back to the Council on the steps needed to accept and use the EPA funds.

The Energy and Environment Committee is recommending that the City conduct a comprehensive study of Department of Water and Power (DWP)-owned land parcels along Ilex Avenue in Sun Valley (from Snelling Street to Telfair Avenue) to determine how these underutilized spaces beneath and adjacent to transmission lines could be converted into community assets. The committee has unanimously approved a motion requesting that DWP, working with multiple city departments and the community, assess the feasibility of transforming these parcels into recreational and gathering spaces.

The Energy and Environment Committee is recommending that Los Angeles formally participate in the ShadeLA campaign—a citywide initiative focused on increasing shade and cooling infrastructure throughout the city. The proposal asks multiple city departments to designate liaisons to coordinate shade-tracking efforts and create a public-facing dashboard to monitor shade and cooling resources. Additionally, the Bureau of Engineering is instructed to evaluate and streamline permitting processes for shade-related projects within 60 days.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to authorize the Bureau of Sanitation to accept and manage a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment (CWA) Grant. Specifically, the Council would authorize the Director and General Manager of the Bureau of Sanitation to negotiate, execute agreements, submit applications, and handle all related documents necessary to secure and receive these federal grant funds.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to approve the MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project. This involves reviewing and certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adopting environmental findings and mitigation measures, and officially approving the project.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to authorize the Department of Water and Power (DWP) to submit two grant applications to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Midsize and Large Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program for Fiscal Year 2025. If awarded, the Council will later need to approve accepting the grants and any related implementation actions.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to adopt two amended and restated resolutions governing the City's wastewater system revenue bonds: the Amended and Restated Senior Resolution and the Amended and Restated Subordinate Resolution. These updates modernize the original bond resolutions to reflect current industry practices and provide more favorable financial terms to the City. The City Attorney is also being requested to update related sections of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Municipal Code to align with these changes.

The Public Works Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council authorize the addition of one Civil Engineering Associate IV position for the Bureau of Engineering's Sidewalk Repair Program. This new position would provide technical expertise to support the Bureau's ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Coordinator.

The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council declare the property at 228 North Gaffey Street a public nuisance and authorize the Board of Public Works to abate (eliminate) the nuisance conditions. The City would then bill the property owner for all cleanup costs incurred.

The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council instruct the City Engineer to report on extending the temporary closure of 121st Street (between Figueroa Street and Hoover Street) for an additional 18 months. This motion was originally brought forward by Council Members McOsker and Lee.

The Public Works Committee recommends designating the intersection of Hubbard Street and Eldridge Avenue as "Irene Tovar Square." The committee also recommends that the Department of Transportation install permanent ceremonial sign(s) at this location to mark the designation.

The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council designate the intersection at West Sunset Boulevard and Lemoyne Street as "Sandra Figueroa-Villa Square." The committee also recommends that the Department of Transportation install permanent ceremonial signs at this location to mark the designation.

The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council designate the intersection of East 102nd Street and Courtney Street in Watts as "Franklin Square." Additionally, the Department of Transportation would be directed to install permanent ceremonial signage at this location to honor the designation.

The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council designate the intersection of M Street and Banning Boulevard in Wilmington as "Simie Seaman Square" and install permanent ceremonial signage at this location to honor Simie Seaman.

The Transportation Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) enter into a contract with Syncromatics Corp. (doing business as GMV Syncromatics) to provide design, procurement, implementation, support, integration, and maintenance services for transit technologies. The contract would run for an initial three years with two optional one-year extensions, potentially lasting up to five years total, with a maximum cost of $43,144,545.

The Transportation Committee recommends expanding the Santa Monica-Highland Parking Meter Zone (PMZ) in Council District 13 (Hollywood Media District). The expansion would add metered parking to eight additional street segments, including parts of Highland Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Orange Drive, Mansfield Avenue, Citrus Avenue, Willoughby Avenue, and Romaine Street. The City Attorney is asked to prepare an ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code, and the Department of Transportation (LADOT) would install parking meters directly in front of commercial properties in these expanded areas.

The Transportation Committee is recommending that the City Council establish parking restrictions for oversized vehicles on a segment of Shoup Avenue in Council District 3. Specifically, vehicles exceeding 22 feet in length or 7 feet in height would be prohibited from parking on the east side of Shoup Avenue between Roscoe Boulevard and Strathern Street during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The Transportation Committee is recommending that the City Council prohibit oversized vehicles from parking along a segment of Chase Street in Council District 3 (between Winnetka Avenue and Corbin Avenue) during late-night/early-morning hours. Specifically, vehicles exceeding 22 feet in length or 7 feet in height would be prohibited from parking on both sides of the street between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) would post "tow away, no parking" signs to notify the public of this restriction.

The Transportation Committee is recommending that Los Angeles establish parking restrictions for oversized vehicles on three street segments in Council District 11: Stoner Avenue (from Brookhaven to Sardis Avenue), Imlay Avenue (from Culver Drive to Utopia Avenue), and Lucerne Avenue (from Sepulveda Boulevard to Beloit Avenue). The restriction would prohibit vehicles exceeding 22 feet in length or 7 feet in height from parking on these streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., with violators subject to towing.

The Transportation Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Personal Delivery Devices (PDD) program—which uses small autonomous robots for deliveries on city sidewalks—and submit recommendations for improvement. The assessment should evaluate the current permit fee structure, review operational practices, and analyze enforcement responsibilities. Additionally, the department should explore whether data collected by PDDs can be leveraged to support the city's infrastructure data collection efforts.

The Transportation Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) conduct a feasibility study for a new parking permit program. This program would allow delivery drivers to temporarily park in restricted parking areas throughout the city. Rather than approving the program outright, the council is asking LADOT to first analyze whether it's workable and report back on costs, potential revenue, and implementation timeline.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is requesting City Council approval to remove three residential properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate rent reductions for tenants at these properties. The three properties are located in Los Angeles, Venice, and Gardena. The LAHD is asking for this matter to be heard at the November 5, 2025 City Council meeting.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is requesting the City Council to terminate rent reductions and remove three residential properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). The properties are located at 10520 W Eastborne Ave (Los Angeles), 2300 S Pisani Pl (Venice), and 837 W 165th Pl (Gardena). The action is scheduled for the November 5, 2025 City Council meeting.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is recommending that the City Council remove three residential properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate the rent reductions currently in place for tenants at these properties. The three properties are located at 10520 W Eastborne Ave (Los Angeles), 2300 S Pisani Pl (Venice), and 837 W 165th Pl (Gardena). This matter is scheduled for City Council consideration on November 5, 2025.

The Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council (CHNC) is submitting a Community Impact Statement in support of Council File 25-1223, which directs City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to withdraw her unilateral motion to lift a September 2025 injunction against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) regarding use of force against journalists.