City Council Meeting

October 29, 2025
Meeting ID: 17455

📺 Meeting summary

KEY DECISIONS - Approved eight legal settlements totaling $5.6 million, including a $2.625 million settlement in the Roselina Reyes case and a $750,000 settlement each in the Caesar Chavez 888 LLC and Robert Mark Evans cases - Voted to reconsider Item 32 (12-0) and continue it to Friday, October 31st to allow community input at Van Nuys City Hall - Passed Item 22 with a 9-3 vote after Council Member Hurado called for a separate vote and recorded her opposition NOTABLE DISCUSSIONS - Extensive public comment focused on defending the Olympic wage ordinance, with tourism workers, union representatives, and community advocates urging the council not to let corporations "gut" the wage increases - Multiple speakers opposed a proposed ban on kratom compounds (7-hydroxymitragynine), arguing it would harm people using it for pain relief and push users toward dangerous illegal drugs - Speakers raised concerns about protecting vulnerable communities, particularly transgender and immigrant populations, as the city prepares for the 2028 Olympics BOTTOM LINE The council approved millions in legal settlements while facing pressure from workers to maintain Olympic wage protections against corporate opposition. The meeting highlighted tensions between corporate interests and worker advocacy as LA prepares for the 2028 Olympics.
Completed hearings
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25-0782

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.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the franchise renewal and transfer application request from PS Southern California One, LLC as detailed in the July 15, 2025 Information Technology Agency (ITA) report, attached to the Council file. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to effectuate said franchise renewal and transfer for a ten-year term as detailed in the July 15, 2025 ITA report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the renewal of this IT System franchise will generate $2,500 in application fees and $450 in annual franchise fees over the next ten years for a total of $4,500 during the ten-year term of the franchise. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25 Report from Information Technology Agency dated 7-15-25
Documents (2)
Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25
Report from Information Technology Agency dated 7-15-25
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25-1124 CD 13

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.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the General Services Department (GSD) to initiate and complete a title search and property appraisal for the parcels located at 1017, 1023, and 1027 Heliotrope Drive, including any necessary review documentation, for no more than $10,000. AUTHORIZE the transfer of up to $10,000 from Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904 - Affordable Housing sub-account (Appr No. 14V313) to the GSD Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to cover the cost of the appraisal, title report, and related due diligence activities. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CIty Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25 Motion (Soto-Martinez- Hernandez) dated 9-26-25
Documents (2)
Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25
Motion (Soto-Martinez- Hernandez) dated 9-26-25
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25-1154 CD 15

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.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Services Department and Department of Recreation and Parks to grant, upon completion of the Bureau of Engineering’s review and approval, an appropriate use rights agreement to LANLT for access to the necessary areas at the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus to perform work needed for the development of the site in connection with the Watts Tower Arts Center Campus Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25 Motion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 10-03-25
Documents (2)
Government Operations Committee Report 10-21-25
Motion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 10-03-25
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25-0366 CD 7

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.

Official recommendation
NOTE AND FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to funding from the IF for the BSL – 3D Printing for the Public Right-of-Way Project. AUTHORIZE the following: The establishment and appropriation of a new appropriation account entitled BSL – 3D Printing for the Public Right-of-Way, in the amount of $150,000, within the IF No. 105/10, from the available cash balance of the IF. The transfer of $150,000 from the IF No. 105/10, BSL – 3D Printing for the Public Right-of-Way, to Fund No. 100/84 as follows: Fund No. 100/84; Revenue Account No. 008780; Account Name: Street Lighting Improvement and Supplies; Amount: $150,000. INSTRUCT the BSL to: Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC): With an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. If, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the City Council. Include acknowledgment of the IPC on public materials, as appropriate, such as press releases or websites that reference the 3D Printing for the Public Right-of-Way project. AUTHORIZE the BSL to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation to note and file this report will have no financial impact. If the Council approves an allocation of $150,000 to the BSL – 3D Printing for the Public Right-of-Way project, it would reduce the remaining IF Balance, which is currently $2,768,922.75. Savings from the IF Balance may be used to address the current city-wide financial crisis and the overspending in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. Additionally, funding this program may incur unfunded and ongoing costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommendation in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee 10-17-25 Communication from CD 7 10-17-25 - Recommendations Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-08-25
Documents (3)
Report from Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee 10-17-25
Communication from CD 7 10-17-25 - Recommendations
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-08-25
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25-0987

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.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Class 8) and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), the Project is not a “project” as defined by CEQA. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, approving the General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element to incorporate the most current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, pursuant to City Charter Section 555 and Chapter 1A, Section 13B.1.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2025-2903-GPA Environmental No. ENV-2025-2904-CE Related Case No. CPC-2021-5499-GPA Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2025) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-14-25 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 9-03-25 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 9-03-25 - Staff Report Mayoral Transmittal for the Los Angeles City Planning Commission Report dated 7-23-25 Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 7-23-25 Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Staff Recommendation Report Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Draft Safety Element Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Environmental Clearance Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - FEMA Approval Letter Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Findings Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Resolution Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Mailing List
Documents (13)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-14-25
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 9-03-25 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 9-03-25 - Staff Report
Mayoral Transmittal for the Los Angeles City Planning Commission Report dated 7-23-25
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 7-23-25
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Staff Recommendation Report
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Draft Safety Element
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Environmental Clearance
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - FEMA Approval Letter
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Findings
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Resolution
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Attachment to Report Dated 07-23-25 - Mailing List
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25-1146 CD 15

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.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to prepare and present an ordinance to make it a trespass to leave designated trails, walkways, or recreation areas and enter into designated Protected Areas for Wildlife at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park without authorization. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) and REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council with recommendations for implementing further protections of the sensitive biological resources at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park and the Harbor City Waterway, including designating both as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas as prescribed under the California Coastal Act. REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance of the RAP, DCP, and any other department needed, to report prior to the preparation of the ordinance, within 30 days, on existing protection for parks, sensitive areas, protected areas, and wilderness areas in the City of Los Angeles. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the CAO has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-14-25 Communication(s) from Public_10-10-2025 Motion (McOsker - Park) dated 10-01-25
Documents (3)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_10-14-25
Communication(s) from Public_10-10-2025
Motion (McOsker - Park) dated 10-01-25
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25-1037 CD 5

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.

Documents (17)
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 10-23-25 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 10-23-25 - Appeal Response
Attachment to Communication dated 10-23-25 - Revised Findings
Communication from Applicant Representative_10-21-25
Communication from L.A. Radius, Inc. - Report of Returned Envelopes_10-21-25
Communication from L.A. Radius, Inc. - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_10-17-25
Proof of Publication dated 10-3-25
Communication from L.A. Radius, Inc. - Proof of Mailing Statement_10-03-25
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_10-03-25
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 9-03-25
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - Appeal
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - NOE
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - Exhibit
Attachment to Report dated 9-03-25 - Mailing List
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25-0002-S76

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.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 84 (Niello) to clarify the notice requirements of disability access-related complaints, allow defendants an opportunity to fix any barriers to access, and prevent the filing of fraudulent accessibility-related complaints in California. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Communication(s) from Public_10-22-2025 Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 10-20-25 Resolution (Lee - McOsker) dated 8-12-25
Documents (4)
Communication(s) from Public_10-22-2025
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 10-20-25
Resolution (Lee - McOsker) dated 8-12-25
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25-0002-S82

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.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 1088 (Bains) which would add kratom products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine to the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law and prohibits the sale of kratom products and 7-hydroxymitragynine products to persons under 21 years of age. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 9-10-25 Communication(s) from Public_08-27-2025 Resolution (Padilla - Mcosker) dated 8-26-25
Documents (4)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 9-10-25
Communication(s) from Public_08-27-2025
Resolution (Padilla - Mcosker) dated 8-26-25
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25-0002-S86

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.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for S.2468 to amend the Immigration Act of 1929 to remove the Registry eligibility cutoff date and make certain long-term U.S. resident immigrants eligible for permanent residency status in the U.S. Financial Policies Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes. For: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 10-20-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council_10-12-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_09-23-2025 Resolution (Rodriguez - Hernandez) dated 9-05-25
Documents (5)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 10-20-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council_10-12-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_09-23-2025
Resolution (Rodriguez - Hernandez) dated 9-05-25
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25-0002-S87

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.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for S. 2238 (Klobuchar – Moreno) and H.R. 5221 (Baird), the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act, which would require that Vehicle Identification Numbers be etched on catalytic converters. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes. For: Westside Neighborhood Council Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 10-20-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_10-09-2025 Resolution (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 9-26-25
Documents (4)
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25
Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 10-20-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_10-09-2025
Resolution (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 9-26-25
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25-0002-S88

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.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2025-26 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for H.R. 5205, the Airport Noise Reduction Act, which would give the City of Los Angeles additional tools to address noise issues at general aviation airports. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For, if Amended: Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_10-24-25 Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_10-23-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_10-21-2025 Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25 Resolution (Blumenfield, et al.- Raman) dated 10-07-25
Documents (5)
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_10-24-25
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_10-23-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_10-21-2025
Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 10-21-25
Resolution (Blumenfield, et al.- Raman) dated 10-07-25
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25-0006-S85

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.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a new contract with Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP for assistance in the litigation matter described above related to the Palisades Fire in January 2025 and related federal investigations, for an initial term of three years and an initial amount of $750,000. APPROVE of the granting of informed written consent for Munger, Tolles & Olson regarding its continued representation of Edison International and Southern California Edison Company (and their related entities). AMENDING MOTION 22A (HARRIS-DAWSON - LEE) Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Administrative Officer to identify funding in the amount of $750,000 and transfer that amount to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301 – Outside Counsel, by way of the First Financial Status Report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted [The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP for legal services related to the January 2025 wildfire litigation and related federal investiagions; proposed grant of informed written consent, Grigsby, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Case No. 25STCV00832, and significant exposure to litigation. (The pending litigation involves the above listed complaint regarding the City’s alleged liability regarding damage relating to the Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, 2025.)] (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2025. Pursuant to Council Rule 53, if the City Council has not lost jurisdiction over an item voted upon at the meeting, or caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting or placed in the archives, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the purpose of permitting reconsideration of the vote.) Amending Motion 22A (Harris-Dawson - Lee) dated 10-22-25 Report from City Attorney dated 10-16-25
Documents (2)
Amending Motion 22A (Harris-Dawson - Lee) dated 10-22-25
Report from City Attorney dated 10-16-25
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25-1267

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.

Documents (5)
Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 10-20-25
Attachment to Report dated 10-20-25 - Board Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-20-25 - Resolution
Attachment to Report dated 10-20-25 - Agreement
Attachment to Report dated 10-20-25 - Mayor Transmittal
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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25-0005-S134 CD 13

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.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated October 16, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 590 North New Hampshire Avenue (Case Nos. 769444;828034), Assessor I.D. No. 5538-028-005, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (769444) dated 10-16-25 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (828034) dated 10-16-25
Documents (2)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (769444) dated 10-16-25
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department (828034) dated 10-16-25
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25-0005-S135 CD 1

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.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 16, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1151 South New Hampshire Avenue (Case No. 849794), Assessor I.D. No. 5078-026-011, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-16-25
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-16-25
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25-0005-S136 CD 5

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.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 16, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 733 North Formosa Avenue (Case No. 549700), Assessor I.D. No. 5525-011-006, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-16-25
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-16-25
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25-0005-S137 CD 15

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.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 16, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 625 East 120th Street (Case No. 828716), Assessor I.D. No. 6084-006-028, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-16-25
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-16-25
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25-0005-S138 CD 8

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.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 21, 2025, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 527 West 88th Street (Case No. 813887), Assessor I.D. No. 6038-009-022, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-21-25
Documents (1)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-21-25
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25-1252 CD 12

MOTION (LEE - JURADO) relative to funding for sustaining the Handyworker Program's activities within Council District (CD) 12.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $75,600 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281212 (CD 12 Redevelopment Projects- Services), to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G, Account No. 43C588, to serve CD 12's Handyworker Program waitlist. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and/ or the Los Angeles Housing Department to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections, clarifications or changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Lee - Jurado) dated 10-22-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Lee - Jurado) dated 10-22-25
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25-0880 CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HUTT) relative to amending the prior Council action of August 12, 2025 regarding due diligence work for the property located at 7227 Owensmouth Avenue.

Official recommendation
AMEND the prior Council action of August 12, 2025 (Council file No. 25-0880) relative to funding for due diligence work for the property located at 7227 Owensmouth Avenue, Item 56 on the Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Council agenda, to add the following instructions: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $10,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Bureau of Engineering Fund No. 100/78, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for the purpose of funding an Environmental Phase 1 Assessment and/or California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $12,250 from AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the General Services Department Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the ALTA survey. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $47,302 from AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the General Services Department Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for asbestos, lead, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Mercury, mold and moisture, Universal Wastes inspections, and for a relocation consultant. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to identify funding for the operations of the Peer Respite for Transitional Age Youth. Motion (Blumenfield - Hutt) dated 10-22-25 Speaker Card(s)_08-12-2025 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-13-25 Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 8-05-25
Documents (4)
Motion (Blumenfield - Hutt) dated 10-22-25
Speaker Card(s)_08-12-2025
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-13-25
Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 8-05-25
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24-1085-S1 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - LEE) relative to funding for additional police services within Council District Five (CD 5).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $150,000 in the CD 5 portion of the GCP Acct 0619 - Homeless Services Account, to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to be used for additional police services within CD 5 in the following amounts: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Los Angeles Division - $75,000 LAPD Wilshire Division - $40,000 LAPD Pacific Division - $25,000 LAPD Olympic Division - $10,000 AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Lee) dated 10-22-25
Documents (1)
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Lee) dated 10-22-25
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25-1268

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUTT - HARRIS-DAWSON, McOSKER) relative to a report on the feasibility of requiring First Amendment activity permits for parades costing more than $100,000 to be transmitted to Council for consideration and approval.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report on the feasibility of requiring First Amendment activity permits for parades that will cost the City $100,000 or more that have been applied for or approved by the Los Angeles Police Commission beginning September 1st, 2025 to be transmitted to Council for consideration and approval, and that the report include an analysis of cost recovery for City services provided for permitted First Amendment Events, as allowed for in Section 103.111 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, and on any changes to current policy or practice that would ensure the City is able to recover costs for services provided at large events. (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Motion (Hutt - Harris-Dawson, McOsker) dated 10-24-25
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Motion (Hutt - Harris-Dawson, McOsker) dated 10-24-25
Closed sessions
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25-1170

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.

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Report from City Attorney dated 9-25-25
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24-0617

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.

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Report from City Attorney dated 9-25-25
Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 07-02-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-16-2024
Speaker Card(s)_06-26-2024
Report from City Attorney dated 5-10-24
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25-1164

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.

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Report from City Attorney dated 9-25-25