City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, January 16, 2026 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 19-1353-S3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Five-Year Capital and Technology Improvement Plan (CTIP) Book. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report, dated August 28, 2025, relative to the Five-Year CTIP Book. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 1  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (2) 25-1308 CD 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection at Branford Street and Remick Avenue as “Japanese American Community Center Square." Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Padilla): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Branford Street and Remick Avenue as “Japanese American Community Center Square." 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signs to this effect at this location. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (3) 25-1196 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the alley adjacent to the Wilmington Municipal Building between Avalon Boulevard and Broad Avenue, south of F Street and north of E Street. Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 2  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Lee): INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report with recommendations to temporarily close the alley adjacent to the Wilmington Municipal Building between Avalon Boulevard and Broad Avenue, south of F Street and north of E Street, pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (4) 25-1350 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to converting streetlights to solar-to-battery lighting and repurposing or leasing vacated electrical conduits for other uses. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – Nazarian): 1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL), with assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Department of Public Works Bureaus, Department of Transportation, Information Technology Agency, Los Angeles Police Department, and Los Angeles Fire Department, to report in 45 days with the following information: a. Determine the total quantity and locations of street lighting electrical conduit available as a result of solar-to-battery conversions. b. Identify street light locations frequently targeted by vandalism and theft, and recommend opportunities to Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 3  convert these locations to solar-to-battery lighting. c. Evaluate the condition and suitability of vacated street lighting electrical conduit for new uses. d. Develop recommendations to repurpose the conduit network to support other City needs. 2. INSTRUCT the BSL, with the assistance of the City Attorney and CAO, to report in 45 days with findings that explore the feasibility of utilizing vacated electrical conduit to lease to private organizations and the non-profit sector. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (5) 25-0723 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Toltec 9, LLC. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE and REFUND the Claim for Refund Reference No. 174344 for $84,746.40, to the Claimant, Toltec 9, LLC, 4210 Riverwalk Parkway, Suite 270, Riverside, California 92505. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that funding for the claim for refund in the amount of $84,746.40 for the claimant, Toltec 9, LLC, is available in Fund No. 41A/50, Department Revenue Source 428601. Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 4  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (6) 25-0600-S128 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to substitute and in-lieu position authorities needed to fulfill the intent of the 2025-26 Budget. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the November 26, 2025 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report relative to substitute and in-lieu position authorities needed to fulfill the intent of the 2025-26 Budget. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (7) 25-1298 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to revising subsection (e) of Section 4.1407 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to increase member term lengths for Board of Deferred Compensation Administration (BDCA) from three to five years. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to revise subsection (e) of Section 4.1407, Chapter 14, Division 4 of the LAAC to increase member term lengths for BDCA from three to five years. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Personnel Department reports that there is no impact to the City’s General Fund. In accordance with Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 5  LAAC 4.1407, the administration of the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is required to be fully funded by participant fees. The DCP anticipates some savings applied to its reserve fund over a ten-year period in election administration costs (for example, savings on reimbursements to City Clerk and print/mail costs). Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (8) 22-0659-S1 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing an agreement with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) for the South LA EcoLab. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enter into an agreement with LACI for a term from July 24, 2023 to March 31, 2029, with an amount not to exceed $3,267,460, for implementation of the e-bike lending library project funded by the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) grant South LA EcoLab. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOT reports that the TCC grant requires leveraged funding in an amount at least 50 percent of the total grant funding. The DOT identified $67,775 of in-kind staff time, $250,000 in Measure R funds, $600,000 in Bikeshare Capital Funds, and $500,000 in California Air Resources Board Sustainable Transportation Equity Project match funds to support project implementation. There is no additional anticipated impact on the General Fund since the South LA EcoLab projects are expected to be completed within the approved budget. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 6  Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (9) 25-0008-S27 CD 2 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Archwood Street, Kittridge Street, Hamlin Street, St. Clair Avenue, and several other streets in Council District Two. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Nazarian – Park): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments: a. Both sides of Archwood Street from St. Clair Avenue to Radford Avenue b. Both sides of Kittridge Street from St. Clair Avenue to Radford Avenue c. Both sides of Hamlin Street from St. Clair Avenue to Radford Avenue d. Both sides of St. Clair Avenue from Vanowen Street to Victory Boulevard e. Both sides of Bellingham Avenue from Vanowen Street to the northern border of Roy Romer Middle School f. Both sides of Agnes Avenue from Vanowen Street to Victory Boulevard g. Both sides of Ben Avenue from Vanowen Street to Victory Boulevard Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 7  h. Both sides of Gentry Avenue from Vanowen Street to Victory Boulevard i. Both sides of Radford Avenue from Vanowen Street to Victory Boulevard j. Both sides of Fulton Avenue from Willard Street to Saticoy Street k. Both sides of Lloyd Avenue from Willard Street to Fulton Avenue l. Both sides of Nagle Avenue from Willard Street to Arminta Street m. Both sides of Willard Street from Lloyd Avenue to Fulton Avenue n. Both sides of Lorne Street from Fulton Avenue to Ratner Street o. Both sides of Strathern Street from Lloyd Avenue to Ethel Avenue p. South side of Strathern Street from Nagle Avenue to Lloyd Avenue q. Both sides of Blythe Street from Blythe Street to Longridge Avenue r. Both Sides of Burbank Boulevard from North Clybourn Avenue to Auckland Avenue s. Auckland Avenue, 120 feet north of Burbank Boulevard and 120 feet south of Burbank Boulevard Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 8  t. Strohm Avenue, 120 feet north of Burbank Boulevard and 120 feet south of Burbank Boulevard u. Biloxi Avenue, 120 feet north of Burbank Boulevard and 120 feet south of Burbank Boulevard 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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. Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman (9); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Soto-Mart​ínez (3); Absent: Blumenfield, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (10) 25-0600-S127 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Crossing Guard program and future funding options. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE AND FILE the DOT to report dated November 3, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to the Crossing Guard program and future funding options, inasmuch as it is for information purposes only and no action is required. Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 9  2. INSTRUCT the DOT to convene with the Los Angeles Unified School District to explore negotiating a cost-sharing agreement to partially fund the City’s Crossing Guard Program, and to report with findings and key considerations. Fiscal Impact Statement: None reported by the DOT. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (11) 25-0006-S69 CD 11 AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to the ocean water quality and conditions following the hazardous debris created by the Palisades Fire. Recommendation for Council action: RECIEVE and FILE the Bureau of Sanitation report dated June 26, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S69, relative to the ocean water quality and conditions following the hazardous debris created by the Palisades Fire. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 10  Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) (12) 14-1174-S94 CD 15 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appropriating CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds from the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) to the Downtown San Pedro Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project (Project). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the Downtown San Pedro Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project (Project) consisting of design, fabrication, and installation of a pedestrian wayfinding sign, is categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article III, Categorical Exemptions, Class 11, 1) On- premise signs. The Project is also BOC Report Page 2 of 5 October 2, 2025 CD 15 Motion 14-1174-S94 exempt under the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines Article III, Categorical Exemptions, Class 11 - Accessory Structures. 2. APPROVE up to $13,460 in taxable CRA/LA Excess Non- Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District (CD) 15 from the Beacon Street Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) to be utilized for the Project. 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to implement activities related to the Project. 4. DIRECT the Board of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Los Angeles County Clerk upon City Council approval 5. DIRECT GSD to report on its work accomplishments to the CAO, and fund expenditures to EWDD on a quarterly and as- needed basis. Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 11  6. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to: a. Transfer appropriations within the EBP Fund No. 57D, Department No. 22 as follows: From Account No. 22L9BT, Account Name: Beacon Street Taxable, Amount: $13,460 To Account No. 22C140, Account Name: General Services Department, $13,460 b. Increase Fund No. 100/40 appropriations as follows: Appropriation Unit 001014, Account Name: Salaries Construction, Amount: $6651 Appropriation Unit 003180, Account Name: Construction Materials, Amount: $6809 Total: $6651 c. Expend up to $13,460 from the EBP Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22C140 Beacon Street Taxable Series 2005- C, for activities related to the Project upon presentation of proper documentation by GSD, and satisfactory review and approval of EWDD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BEA. 7. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager of EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund from the proposed appropriation of CRA/LA EBP. The CRA/LA EBP Fund No. 57D is funded solely from transfers of approximately $88.4 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (C.F. 14-1174, 14-1174-S36, and 14-1174-S78). Said transfers have been deposited with the Office Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 12  of the Controller. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Yaroslavsky (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (13) 25-1200-S60 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Daniel Tabor to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Tabor to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. The appointee currently resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M =23; F = 2; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Review: Pending (Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 16, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 16, 2026) Adopted Public Safety Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 13  Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (14) 25-1200-S63 COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE relative to the appointment of Jason Levin to the Charter Reform Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Council President Pro Tempore’s appointment of Jason Levin to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Review: Pending. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 14  Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Absent: Blumenfield, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - January 16, 2026 - PAGE 15  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Park McOsker Calvin Joe McOsker Lee Sergeant II Jerretta Sandoz  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Harris-Dawson All Members Reverend Richard Smallwood  File No. 25-1200-S60 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Daniel Tabor to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Tabor to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. The appointee currently resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Completed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 16, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 16, 2026) SUMMARY At the meeting of January 14, 2026, the Public Safety Committee considered the Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Tabor to the Board of Police Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030. After providing an opportunity for public comment, the Committee recommended approval of the Mayor’s appointment. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE LEE: YES PRICE: YES MCOSKER: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES PARK: ABSENT HR 01.14.26 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON N"'&::XT I REGULAR COUNCILA~E~'DA TO 8{:,,POSTED____ ~ -51~ MOTION The Department of Public Works, through its Board of Public Works Commissioners, is requesting the use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room for a Small Business Seminar and Luncheon to be held on Thursday, February 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p. m . The Department anticipates approximately 100 participants will attend. No additional costs will be incurred to the City by approval of this request. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from .m. to 3 p.m. PRESENTED BY: --=--=---__,_,___-=-....____...___--+-_ ___ E Counc· (] J\ SECONDED BY: -¼---- - -- - ---t,...._r-- - JAN 1~  _______I#~;~ -.,,. ....... •· , r~ aHY CLERK l-OR PLACEMENT ON NEXT ; REGULAR COUNCIL AGEND:, TO BE POSTED , MOTION I MOVE that the Council Action of August 20, 2025; relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street. segments of Torrance Boulevard, Nonnandie Avenue, and Vermont Avenue in the Harbor Gateway area (C.F. 25-0008-S10), BE AMENDED to adopt the attached revised Resolution. TIMMcOSKER Councilmember, 15th District ~ JAN 1 6 2026  RESOLUTION WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 authorizes cities to restrict the parking of vehicles, including but not limited to, 'vehicles that are six feet or more in height, on identified City streets during certain hours; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 allows the Council to authorize by resolution, the streets upon which the parking of oversize vehicles shall be restricted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS, there is an increased problem with oversized vehicles parking along two segments in the Harbor City community where large vehicles are often parked overnight and constrict travel lanes, thereby creating dangerous situations; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, pursuant to the Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507, hereby prohibits the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: • Vermont A venue, between 169th Street and Artesia Avenue • East side ofNormandie Avenue from Knox Street to 212th Street BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the adoption of the Resolution, the Department of Transportation be directed to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation be authorized to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. PRESENTED BY: - - - - -- -- - - - - TIMMcOSKER Councilmember, 15th District SECONDED BY: - - - -- - - -- - mk  TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMEf'fl ON ~ffXT I REGULAR COUNCIL AGEND.A TO BE POSTED #53 rr I_ MOTION ·----~---, - - - - I MOVE that the matter of the "4802 South McKinley Avenue/ Victory Baptist Church/ Ceremonial Sign," as recorded under Council File 17-0638 which expired per Council policy (CF 05-0553), be re-activated and that the matter be restored to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the File's expiration. PRESENTED BY: " lf7 ~ Curren D. Price, C Councilmember, 9th Dis · ~--=  MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the "3511 Central Avenue/ Florence Mills Theatre/ Permanent Ceremonial Sign(s)," as recorded under Council File 21-0862 which expired per Council policy (CF 05-0553), be re-activated and that the matter be restored to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the File's expiration. c:t PRESENTED BY: : & , ~ . brren D. Pnce, Jr. ~- IIIW-A t,11 Councilmember, 9th District ~ ,.1r,:r-~ ~,. a= 0 SECONDED B~;J}l;___ ~  - - - - - ~ ~ ~ - : Y"n'- 10 C\1Y CLERK fOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT #55 \ REGULAR COU~'.ClL r,sE;m;\ TO~P_O_ST_E_D----1-_ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, §41.18 of the Municipal Code provides that the Council by Resolution may designate specified areas for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, in order for a person to be found in violation of any of these prohibited behaviors; and WHEREAS, the below listed locations are experiencing a need for enforcement against the above listed prohibitions; and WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the public health, safety, or welfare is served :by the prohibition, and further finds that sleeping or lodging within the stated proximity to the designated area(s) is unhealthy, unsafe, or incompatible with safe passage; and WHEREAS, the Office of Council District 5 has submitted / posted to the File relevant documentation, as further detailed in the Code, that the circumstances at these locations pose a particular and ongoing threat to public health or safety; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to §41.18 (c) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code that the Council hereby designates the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping,' or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the Code; 1. 10860 Santa Monica Blvd - Public Safety 2. 6077 W. 3rd Street - Public Safety 3. Drexel Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard-Public Safety 4. 3rd Street and San Vicente Boulevard - Public Safety 5. Robertson Boulevard and Alden Drive - Public Safety 6. Sepulveda Boulevard and Sardis Avenue - Overpass 7. Sepulveda Boulevard and Richland Avenue - Overpass 8. Sepulveda Boulevard and National Boulevard- Overpass BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations are hereby directed and authorized to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required postingperiod. -C i/ J y T CfZ_ jt_tfe 1/ ut'oS /{Av.'V Of-;;. , -• PRESENTED BY: ~~ KATY YAROSLA VSKY Councilwoman, 5th District JAN 1 6 2026 pa  GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: MOTION Los Angeles City Hall is approaching its 100 year anniversary as the anchor to the City's Civic Center. It is one of the most iconic buildings in Los Angeles, not only for Angelenos advocating for change in their communities but throughout the world as symbols in numerous movies and television shows. Located in the section of the city where its commercial and social activities were centered a century ago, the building stands as a Distinct landmark in an area that transformed into the Civic and Administrative Center of the City and County of Los Angeles. Careful architectural details were incorporated into every aspect of the building to pay homage to the history of the area and California as well as industries that helped to build the City into the social and economic engine of the Western United States. One area that looked to incorporate a nod to all the States that were part of the Nation at the time of construction were the pillars in the City Council Chambers. The twelve marble columns are monolithic, with varying ~haracteristics of the three kinds. The panels on each of the four sides of every capital contain designs emblematic of several states of the Union. The 1928 Public Works book, written by George P. Hales, and was published upon completion of the building notes that California is represented by the Grizzly Bear, Texas by the Star, Massachusetts by the Codfish. However, the remaining 45 States are not referenced and we have no record of the remaining states' emblems. Maintaining the History of City Hall is important and tells the story of our City and the people that built it. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of Project Restore, to research and report on which State is represented by each engraving within the Council Chambers. PRESENTED BY: C, Councilwoman, 7th District a: C)  -·..D HOC COMMITTEE ON UNARMED .:RISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION, MOT IO NDCOMMUNITY SERVICES Over the past three years, the City has built the foundation for a care-first crisis response model that is reducing police workload, saving money, preserving life, and restoring public trust. In 2024, the City began what is nO\'v known as the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response (UMCR) pilot, allowing for certain neighborhoods to participate in a program that seeks to dispatch city and county services first to certain eligible calls for service, and law enforcement only when necessary. .The pilot was recently extended into a 2-year program due to its success, demonstrating clear savings and cost-effective spending of taxpayer dollars. The UMCR program has been extremely successful, with the City responding to more than 17,000 calls for service, of which over 96 % have been resolved without any police involvement. These outcomes affirm a long-standing community demand: public safety and public health must be integrated, not kept in isolation from one another. UMCR's success has allowed thousands of LAPD patrol hours to be redirected toward serious and violent emergencies, while connecting Angelenos in distress and crisis to mental heal th care, housing resources, and peer ~upport. Alongsice :JMCR, the City has expanded additional community-based interventions, such as the CIRCLE (Crisis and Incident Response through Community-Led Engagement) program, and strengthened collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) through the County's Alte:·m.tive Crisis Resp1..1nse (ACR) network. Together, these initiatives represent a major systemic and n:hural shift in how Los Angeles defines and delivers public safety, prioritizing community safety :;uough care, clinical problem-solving, and fiscal responsibility. The CAO should report on the 2025-2026 adopted City Budget instruction and report on the creation of a new department to house an functions related to unarmed crisis response. The CA O's June 2025 report confirms that the next step for the City is to enhance dispatch coordination and technology alignment. Currently, calls involving nonviolent crises are handled across multiple systems. These calls are dispatched by 911 or a non-emergency number, as well as various County departmental hotlines, each operating independently with separate Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems and data protocols. UMCR calls are initially received through 911 or 877-ASK-LAPD and subsequently transfei:red to UMCR dispatch. However, the absence of shared systems and real-time data interoperability limits operational efficiency and service outcomes. Implementing real-time data sharing would strengthen accountability, improve response effectiveness, and ultimately save lives. To address these gaps, the City must continue advancing toward a coordinated, clinicallr infonned, and technology-integrated crisis response framework that improves alignment across all crisis response systems. This level of coordination is foundational to the proposed Department of Community Safety and to the City's broader efforts to strengthen unarmed, care-first responses to non-violent crises. Achieving these outcomes requires a formal structure for interagency accountability to reduce fragmentation among 9-1-1-dispatched services, improve response times, and ensure consistent implementation citywide. Accordingly, the City Administrative Officer should report back on the implementation of the UMCR pilot and related efforts and, in consultation with the Chief Legislative Analyst, prepare to convene public ~ ~.\N 1 6 2026 nieetirtgs across the City to ensure meaningful community input into the ongoing modernization of Los Angeles' community safety infrastructure. I THEREFORE MOVE that the council DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to permanently adopt the ongoing UMCR pilot, while ensuring that County services associated with the program remain. I FURTHER MOVE that the council DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to establish and coordinate a Crisis Response Dispatch Working Group that includes LAPD, LAFD, CIRCLE, UMCR.; and a11 other alternative crisis response programs that are dispatched through 9-1-1 to create a more coordinated dispatch system and report back on changes to the system in order to centralize unarmed crisis response dispatch and deployment, reducing system fragmentation, improving response times, and ensuring appropriate; care-first responses to non"-violent crises. I FURTHER MOVE th~t the council DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Chief Legislative Analy~t (CLA), with the assistance ofLAFD, LA.PD, report to Council on the status of the D'epartni;nt of Community Safety, as included within the adopted budget action for FY 25-26, CF: 25-0600 (Exhibit H, Instruction 49), and that CAO and CLA conduct a community engagement process that ensures meaningful input from residents, neighborhoods, and community-based organizations, service providers, and labor partners across the city. EZ Councilmember, 1st District Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY: ~  M o T I o -'~ l~Nii~G &LANO USE MANAGEMENT The property located at 2126 W. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018 and 2125 W. 26th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90018-currently operated by E&B Natural Resources as the Murphy Drill Site- has generated numerous neighborhood complaints concerning excessive noise, noxious odors, and non- compliance with City and State requirements, such that in February 2023, the Zoning Administrator determined that additional and modified conditions are required for the continued operation of the Murphy Oil Drill Site to increase the protection of and to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the residents and stakeholders of the neighborhood, and to afford greater protection to surrounding property and to address the nuisance conditions which were demonstrated by substantial evidence. In 2024, the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission sustained the aforementioned Zoning Administrator's determination. However, since the City's corrective actions above, reports of continued non-compliance and complaints of noxious odor, air quality, and operational lapses persist. Residents of Council District 10 report that, as of November 16, 2025, at least 52 operating hour violations were documented in 2025 alone. This situation needs to be corrected immediately through the City's land use regulatory controls; therefore, the necessary nuisance abatement investigation(s) need to be initiated by the Planning Department, with the assistance of the Department of Building and Safety and Police Department, and in consultation with the City Attorney. Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Chapter IA, Section 13B.6.2, Nuisance Abatement/Revocation, allows the Zoning Administrator to modify, discontinue, or revoke any land use or discretionary zoning approval if it is found to jeopardize or adversely affect the public health, peace, or safety of persons residing or working on the premises or in the surrounding area; constitute a public nuisance; resulted in repeated nuisance activities; adversely impact nearby uses; violates any provision of Chapter IA or Chapter I of the LAMC, or any other city, state, or federal regulation, ordinance, or statute; violate any condition imposed by a prior legislative or discretionary land use approval; or violate an approval initiated by application of a property owner or owner's representative related to the land use. It is through the City's land use regulatory controls that community members are protected through the maintenance of the public peace, health, and safety of persons living or working in communities and neighborhoods Citywide. Therefore, it is imperative to address these detrimental quality of life activities, and take corrective action as soon as possible, thereby preventing escalation and drain of City enforcement resources. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Planning Department, with the assistance of the Department of Building and Safety and Police Department, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to investigate any matters of reported nuisance activities occurring onsite at the property located at 2126 W. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018 and 2125 W. 26th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90018; and thereafter, the Zoning Administrator may initiate Administrative Nuisance Abatement Proceedings per LAMC Section 12.27.1; Chapter IA Section 13B.6.2; and prepare the necessary reports and recommendations, conduct the required public hearings, and thereby protect the public peace, health, and-=-~~ safety of the community by imposing corrective conditions to address the reported nuisance activities that._ iire:,.. are occurring onsite at the property. PRESENTED B Y : ~ ~ HEATHER HUTT CJ ~ Councilmember, 10 th cc JAN 1 6 2026 SECONDED BY: de  PUBLIC SA.f~TV MOTION Over the past several years, the City of Los Angeles has faced an increasing frequency of natural disasters and emergency events, including wildfires, extreme heat, flooding, windstorms, civil unrest, and public health emergencies. These incidents place growing demands on the City's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies while maintaining continuity of essential services and protecting public safety. As climate impacts intensify and population density increases, emergency incidents are becoming more complex, more frequent, and more resource-intensive. The scale of these challenges requires a strong, well-resourced Emergency Management Department with experienced staffing, operational capacity, and coordination authority to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and City departments across all phases of emergency management. Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the nation, with a vast geographic footprint, diverse communities, and critical infrastructure systems that rival major global cities. Given this scale, it is essential that the City's emergency management capabilities reflect the size, complexity, and risk profile of Los Angeles. Ensuring adequate investment in emergency management is a core responsibility of municipal governance, as Los Angeles faces greater risk than most jurisdictions, with exposure to 16 of the 18 natural hazard types identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index. Other large municipalities across the country have made significant investments in their emergency management departments to strengthen preparedness, response coordination, staffing capacity, and disaster recovery efforts. A comparative evaluation of how Los Angeles aligns with peer cities can help identify best practices, resource benchmarks, and opportunities to strengthen the City's emergency management framework. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council DIRECT the Emergency Management Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report on the following: • Current staffing levels, budget, organizational structure, and overall operational capacity • Whether existing resources are sufficient to meet the increasing frequency, severity, and scale of emergencies facing the City • A comparative analysis of emergency management departments in other large cities and jurisdictions, including staffing ratios, budget allocations, core responsibilities, and organizational models. • Recommendations for any additional staffing, funding, or structural changes necessary to ensure the City is adequately prepared to plan for, recover from and respond to future emergencies PRESENTED BY: C) ~~~ · M0NJCARODRIGUEZ ---- ::D Councilwoman, 7th District ~ JAN 1 6 2026  MOTION TR.ANSPORTAT!Of J Currently, the Police Department (LAPD) issues citations the old-fashioned way - using a citation booklet. This requires an officer to fill out information by hand, which takes time and can result in errors. However, a number of jurisdictions have begun issuing "E-citations." These citations are digital, and are completed on a mobile phone or tablet, and then either delivered electronically or printed out using mobile printers. This process is much faster than hand writing citations, and eliminates issues with legibility while increasing accuracy. As the City looks for ways to streamline processes and make work more efficient, especially with sworn staffmg at the lowest in decades, the City should look at implementing a pilot program for E-Citations. This pilot program should include a real-time data analytics dashboard that provides the Department with detailed insights into where, when, and by whom citations are issued, presented in an intuitive map-based view with robust filters to support advanced analysis that improves resource allocation and accountability for officer traffic enforcement. In addition, the program must capture all mandated Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) data elements required under State law to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant data collection for every applicable stop and citation. As not all residents may have access to smartphones or computers, this Pilot must also include a way for digital citations to be printed on paper. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Police Department, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, the Department of Transportation, and other relevant departments, BE DIRECTED to report on the feasibility of establishing a cloud-based, paperless, real-time parking, traffic citation, and data analytics pilot program for the City that ensures that citation data is immediately accessible to motorists, courts, and the issuing agency, and that provides multilingual, mobile accessible citation views and SMS reminders, notifications generated at the time of issuance to help motorists more easily understand and resolve their citations; and I FURTHER MOVE that the report shall specifically include: • A plan to identify a suitable pilot location or operational unit • A cost-benefit analysis detailing the potential savings to taxpayer dollars through reduced hardware, paper, and infrastructure costs, as well as the value of increased officer efficiency, morale, and performance • A strategy for seamless digital integration with the City's existing systems and the courts to ensure the streamlined, digital forwarding of citation data • A detailed plan for ensuring equitable access and service continuity for all residents, particularly those without regular access to digital devices. 0 ~ SECONDED BY ---'CI--.L>'k)~~ -"-----'-'"-!i-l--"'o1~--::..,_____ JAN i 6 2026  MOTION PUBLIC WORKS The City of Los Angeles has experienced record rainfall over the past several weeks, with precipitation levels approaching or exceeding seasonal averages, placing extraordinary stress on the City's street infrastructure. On January 14, 2026 the Los Angeles Times reported that Los Angeles streets are "awash in potholes" following the recent storms, with City crews repairing thousands of potholes, while acknowledging that many additional hazards remain unidentified or unreported, making commutes increasingly treacherous for residents and workers. These potholes pose significant public safety risks, including vehicle damage, loss of vehicular control, increased collision risk, and hazards to bicyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and emergency responders. Further, equitable delivery of basic City services requires that pothole identification and repair occur fairly across all neighborhoods, including communities that have historically experienced delayed street maintenance response times or underinvestment in roadway conditions. However, the Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) continues to operate under budgetary constraints while facing increased overtime costs, equipment demands, and liability exposure due to storm-related roadway deterioration. As such, a clear, data-driven understanding of the number, location, severity, and repair status of new potholes resulting from the recent storms is necessary to prioritize public safety hazards, allocate resources equitably, and plan for both short-term repairs and long-term street resilience. I THEREFORE MOVE that StreetsLA report back on: • A citywide inventory of potholes identified since December 24, 2025, attributable to storm activity, including location and repair status, in a format suitable for mapping and regular updates; • An analysis of pothole repair response times during the recent storms, disaggregated by Council District, identifying service disparities and strategies to improve equitable response; and • Identification of potholes presenting elevated public safety risks and recommended prioritization criteria for repair. I FURTHER MOVE that the CAO report back with the fiscal impacts and budget constraints associated with storm-related pothole operations; and alternative short- and long-term funding strategies to support pothole repair and street maintenance efforts, including reallocation of existing funds, one-time funding sources, and available state or federal funding opportunities. PRESENTEDBY: / ~ \. / Curren D. Price, Jr. JANI ~  GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION AND AUDITS MOTION I MOVE, pursuant to Section 8.231 of the Administrative Code, and based on the nomination of the Chair of the Personnel and Hiring Committee, that Jon Merritt be reappointed to the Innovation and Performance Commission for an additional term of four years. £& J PRESENTED BY: <C - -- - - - - - - -- ~ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWS Councilmember, 8th District r djw ~ - JAN 16  GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION AND AUDITS MOTION I MOVE, pursuant to Section 8.231 of the Administrative Code, and based on the nomination of the Chair of the Personnel and Hiring Committee, that Jerry Levey be reappointed to the Innovation and Performance Commission for an additional term of four years. djw JANl ~  GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, Mo TI o N INNOVATION AND AUDITS I MOVE, pursuant to Section 8.231 of the Administrative Code, and based on the nomination of the Chair of the Government Efficiency, Innovation and Audits Committee, ·that John Parker be reappointed to the Innovation and Performance Commission for an additional term of four years. --,j PRESENTED BY: _ _ _ _ _ _ .__--------~ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSO~ Councilmember, 8th District ~ SECONDE+}V\Wfhd~ djw  GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY MOTION INNOVATION AND AUDITS , I MOVE, pursuant to Section 8.231 of the Administrative Code, and based on the nomination of the Chair of the Government Efficiency, Innovation and Audits Committee, that Mindy Serin be reappointed to the Innovation and Performance Commission for an additional term of four years. I PRESENTED BY: -MARQUEECE - - -- -- -- ---- ~ HARRIS-DAWS c::a: Councihnember, 8th District SECOND~ Anw~s djw ~ JAN 1 6 2026  GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, _LNNOVATION AND AUDITS MOTION I MOVE, pursuant to Section 8.231 of the Administrative Code, and based on the nomination of the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, that John T. Walker be reappointed to the Innovation and Performance Commission for an additional tenn of four years. WWW J c::C PRESENTED BY: - -- -- -- - - - - MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSONmcz-- Councilmember, 8th District C!:J SECONDED B Y : ~ ~ 0 djw UAN 16 2026