City Council Meeting

The Government Operations Committee recommends that the City Council approve a franchise renewal and transfer for PS Southern California One, LLC. The committee is asking the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would allow this company to continue operating a telecommunications facility in the city's public rights-of-way for a 10-year term.

The Government Operations Committee recommends that the City of Los Angeles conduct preliminary due diligence on three properties located at 1017, 1023, and 1027 North Heliotrope Drive in Council District 13. Specifically, the committee proposes to instruct the Department of General Services to complete a title search and property appraisal for these parcels and authorize transferring up to $10,000 from the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund for Affordable Housing to cover these costs.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to authorize the Department of General Services and Department of Recreation and Parks to grant a use rights agreement to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT), a nonprofit organization. This agreement would allow LANLT to access and develop the five-acre Watts Towers Arts Center Campus in Watts.

The City Council is being asked to approve $150,000 in funding from the Innovation Fund (IF) to support the Bureau of Street Lighting's (BSL) 3D Printing for the Public Right-of-Way Project. This involves establishing a new appropriation account and transferring the money to the BSL's operational budget for street lighting improvements and supplies.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to approve an amendment to the City's General Plan Safety Element that incorporates the most current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This is a procedural update that formally integrates the city's latest hazard mitigation strategies into the official General Plan, which guides long-term city planning and policy decisions.

The Planning and Land Use Management Committee is recommending that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance making it illegal (trespass) for visitors to leave designated trails and walkways at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park and enter into Protected Areas for Wildlife without authorization. This would create enforceable penalties for unauthorized access to sensitive wildlife areas within the park.

The City Planning Department is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council deny an appeal filed against the City Planning Commission's August 6, 2025 approval of a mixed-use development project at 8251 West Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. The project involves demolishing four existing commercial buildings and constructing a 110,300 square-foot mixed-use building with 90 residential units (10 restricted for very low-income households) and 15,271 square feet of commercial space.

The Los Angeles City Council's Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is recommending that the City support Senate Bill 84 (SB 84) at the state level. The bill would give businesses an opportunity to fix construction-related accessibility problems before facing penalties, clarify notice requirements for disability access complaints, and prevent fraudulent accessibility-related lawsuits.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to add support for Assembly Bill 1088 (AB 1088) to the City's 2025-26 State Legislative Program. This bill would regulate kratom products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine under California's Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law and prohibit their sale to people under 21 years old.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to support S.2468 (Padilla), a federal bill that would modernize U.S. immigration law by removing outdated eligibility restrictions and allowing millions of long-term residents to apply for permanent residency status. The city would formally add this support to its 2025-26 State Legislative Program.

The Los Angeles City Council is being asked to support two federal bills—S. 2238 (sponsored by Senator Klobuchar) and H.R. 5221 (sponsored by Representative Baird)—by including them in the City's 2025-26 Federal Legislative Program. These bills would require Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to be etched onto catalytic converters to help identify and trace stolen parts.

The Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council (GTLNC) has submitted a Community Impact Statement expressing support for Council File 25-0002-S88, which relates to the federal H.R. 5205 Airport Noise Reduction Act. However, their support is conditional on several amendments to strengthen community protections against aircraft noise and pollution.

The City Attorney's Office is recommending that the City Council authorize a contract with the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson (MTO) for $750,000 over an initial three-year term to handle legal representation related to the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Additionally, the Council is being asked to approve "informed written consent" allowing MTO to continue representing Southern California Edison Company (SCE) in matters unrelated to the wildfire.

The Board of Airport Commissioners is requesting City Council approval to allow Areas USA Inc. to take over food and beverage concession operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from the current operator, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services Inc. This change of control affects two concession agreements: LAA-8589 and LAA-8549.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is recommending that the City Council remove a property at 590 N New Hampshire Ave from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate the rent reductions currently in effect for tenants. This action would restore rents to their original levels and close the escrow account holding funds collected during the enforcement period.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is requesting City Council approval to remove five residential properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate rent reductions for tenants at these properties. The properties have allegedly corrected all code violations that led to their enrollment in REAP.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is recommending that the City Council terminate rent reductions and remove five properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). These properties have corrected all housing code violations that led to their enrollment in the program. The cases are scheduled for City Council consideration on October 29, 2025.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is recommending that the City Council remove five residential properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate rent reductions for tenants at these locations. The properties include units at 1151 S New Hampshire Ave, 733 N Formosa Ave, 590 N New Hampshire Ave (two separate cases), and 625 E 120th St. The department is requesting City Council approval on October 29, 2025.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) is recommending that the City Council remove the property at 527 W 88th St, Los Angeles 90044 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate rent reductions previously imposed on the building. This action would restore rent to original levels and release escrowed funds.

The City Attorney's Office is requesting that the Los Angeles City Council hold a closed session to discuss and receive legal advice regarding a settlement recommendation in the pending litigation case Dohree Batongbacal v. City of Los Angeles (LASC Case No. 24STC15901, Claim No. C24-05481).

The City Attorney is requesting that the Los Angeles City Council hold a closed session to discuss settlement negotiations in the case of Agavni Khachatryan v. City of Los Angeles (LASC Case No. 22VEV02252). This closed session would allow council members to receive legal advice from the City Attorney's office regarding the recommendation for Claims Board action in this pending litigation.

The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is requesting that the City Council hold a closed session meeting to discuss and receive legal advice regarding a settlement recommendation in the pending litigation case Navid Askarinam v. City of Los Angeles (LASC Case No. 23SCV04485). This closed session would be held pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), which allows the Council to meet privately with legal counsel about pending litigation matters.

The City Attorney's Office is requesting that the Los Angeles City Council hold a closed (private) session to discuss and receive legal advice regarding pending litigation. The case is Cesar Chavez 888, LLC v. City of Los Angeles (Case No. 24STCP01880), currently before the Los Angeles Superior Court.

The City Attorney's office is requesting that the Los Angeles City Council hold a closed session meeting to discuss a settlement recommendation regarding pending litigation related to a June 30, 2021 incident involving the LAPD Bomb Squad. The case involves multiple claimants (Rosalina Reyes and others) in LASC Case No.

The City Attorney's office is requesting that the Los Angeles City Council hold a closed-door session to discuss settlement negotiations and receive legal advice regarding a pending discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. The meeting would be conducted in private pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), which allows closed sessions for attorney-client discussions about litigation.

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is requesting that the City Council hold a closed session to discuss settlement negotiations in a pending litigation case (Magdalina Zakaryan v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 23STCV27130). This closed session would allow council members to receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the recommended Claims Board action in this case.

The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is requesting that the City Council hold a closed session meeting to discuss settlement options in a pending lawsuit. The case involves a vehicle-versus-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on April 19, 2023, on the westbound 210 Freeway. The City Attorney wants to meet privately with the Council to receive legal advice regarding a Claims Board recommendation before proceeding.