City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, February 20, 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) 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) 12-1674 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 11th Amendment to a Joint Powers Agreement for the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project to continue the City’s support of researching municipal wastewater and storm water. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the proposed 11th Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement C-63807 for the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project for a new five-year term from July 1, 2026 Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 1  through June 30, 2031, with an unchanged cost sharing obligation not-to-exceed $3,185,000, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. 2. AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the Agreement, which has been approved by the BPW. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Funding in an amount not-to-exceed $3,185,000 will be provided by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund, which is a full cost recovery fund. The Agreement includes Standard Provisions which contain a City obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for this purpose. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that special funds are used to fund applicable expenditures, financial obligations are limited to appropriated and available funds, and that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding source. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (2) 17-0878-S11 CD 6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to oversight, legal risks, and environmental standards regarding RecycLA waste facilities located outside city limits. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Rodriguez): Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 2  INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), in coordination with the City Attorney, Department of Building and Safety, and any other relevant departments, to report within 60 days on: a. An evaluation of how BOS is ensuring that facilities located outside the City but contracted or utilized under RecycLA uphold the City’s standards for environmental stewardship, regional cooperation, and long-term accountability. b. Any existing oversight or auditing mechanisms related to the performance, environmental compliance, and community impacts of these facilities. c. Strategies for improving transparency and community engagement with respect to waste facilities located outside the City, such as, but not limited to recommendations on how to engage State partners. d. An assessment of the legal risks, liabilities, and potential lawsuit exposures that could arise if contracted facilities or downstream handling outside City boundaries cause harm, nuisance, or environmental degradation, with recommended mitigation strategies. e. Recommendations for how the City can embed stronger cross- jurisdictional accountability into future franchise agreements, including through contract terms, reporting requirements, or inter-agency collaboration. 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 3  Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (3) 25-0893 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to grocery transparency laws in other jurisdictions, best practices, and identifying policy recommendations for the implementation of a similar policy in Los Angeles; and requesting City Attorney to draft an Ordinance that would require grocery stores that offer digital-only discounts to make readily-available physical coupons with identical pricing available to consumers. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to (Hutt, Price - Soto- Martínez): 1. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to prepare a report summarizing grocery transparency laws in other jurisdictions, best practices, and identifying policy recommendations for the implementation of a similar policy in Los Angeles. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the relevant City departments, to prepare and present an Ordinance that would require grocery stores that offer digital-only discounts to make readily-available physical coupons with identical pricing available to consumers. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 3A (Hutt – Soto-Martinez) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) (4) 12-0489-S1 CD 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT City Clerk reports relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Planning Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 4  Report (APR) for the Chinatown 2021-2025, Property-Based, Business Improvement District (BID). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the APR for the Chinatown 2021-2025 BID's 2025 FY attached to the City Clerk report dated August 12, 2025, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. 2. FIND that the increase in the 2025 budget concurs with the intentions of the Chinatown 2021-2025 BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 3. ADOPT said APR for the Chinatown 2021-2025 BID's 2024 FY, pursuant to the State Law. 4. NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated August 12, 2025, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (5) 15-1207-S6 CD 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed eighth amended and restated agreement with Ernst and Young Infrastructure, LLC for financial advisory, project management, and other professional services to support the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 5  Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to execute an Eighth Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-133453 with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC to provide financial advisory, project management, and other professional services to support the City with the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project. The Amendment will extend the term by nine months from September 17, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and increase the maximum compensation amount by $22,163,301, from $19,836,699 to $42,000,000. 2. DIRECT the CAO and Bureau of Engineering to meet on a monthly basis with principals from Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC to ensure adherence to the contract budget Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no additional General Fund impact. Sufficient funds exist within the MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (LACC) Construction Fund No. 27 to support the proposed expenditures. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that sufficient appropriated funds exist to support the proposed expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 28, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 27, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 6  (6) 25-1304 PERSONNEL AND HIRING and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the feasibility of establishing a legal framework authorizing designated Council Aide positions to issue administrative citations for illegal dumping violations under the City’s existing Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program structure. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – McOsker): REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the Bureau of Sanitation, to report within 60 days on the feasibility of establishing a legal framework authorizing designated Council Aide positions to issue administrative citations for illegal dumping violations under the City’s existing ACE Program structure. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Mid City Neighborhood Council Reseda Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (7) 26-0130 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility and requirements for designating City-sponsored volunteer opportunities as qualifying approved volunteer community service for Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Jurado – Padilla): Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 7  1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and in consultation with the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Los Angeles Public Library, and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, to report on the feasibility and requirements for designating City-sponsored volunteer opportunities as qualifying “approved volunteer community service” under the federal One Big, Beautiful Bill for purposes of Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney, in coordination with the CAO and CLA, to report to Council on the legal standards, documentation requirements, and verification procedures necessary to ensure City-administered volunteer hours fully comply with applicable federal and state community service requirements under the One Big, Beautiful Bill, including data-sharing and privacy considerations. 3. INSTRUCT the CAO and REQUEST the City Attorney to include recommendations in both reports to ensure accessibility and equity for participants, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities, language access needs, housing instability, or limited access to technology, so that participation in volunteer service does not itself become a barrier to retaining benefits. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (8) 26-0125 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of a Publishing Agreement between Stacey Ravel Abarbanel and Lynne Clark, and Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 8  Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL). Recommendations for Council action: 1. AWARD a Publishing Agreement to Stacey Ravel Abarbanel and Lynne Clark, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of a book entitled B is for Birdwatching: A Children’s Guide to Southern California Birds. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Librarian, LAPL, and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Publishing Agreement. 3. AUTHORIZE the President and the Secretary, Board, to execute the Publishing Agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 28, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 27, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (9) 24-0445 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the operation and management of the tee-time reservation system, and efforts to address black-market tee-time brokers from booking and reselling tee-times for profit. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 9  Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated August 8, 2025, attached to the Council file, relative to the operation and management of the tee-time reservation system, and efforts to address and stop black-market tee- time brokers from booking and reselling tee-times for profit. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Studio City Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) (10) 25-1545 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to BOAC Resolution No. 28259 and proposed First Amendment to Contract DA-5602 with Amadeus Airport IT Americas Inc. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board Resolution No. 28259 approving the First Amendment to Contract DA-5602 with Amadeus Airport IT Americas Inc., to extend the term through December 31, 2028, with two (2) one- year renewal options, and increase the contract authority by $402,781, for new total not to exceed $777,781, covering software license and maintenance support for the PropWorks revenue invoicing system of Los Angeles World Airports. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 10  3. AUTHORIZE the LAWA Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said First Amendment to Contract DA-5602 with Amadeus Airport IT Americas Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOAC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 28, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 27, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (11) 25-1546 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) Resolution No. 28263 and proposed Contract with Lutron Services Company Inc. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the BOAC that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board Resolution No. 28263 approving the five-year Contract with Lutron Services Company Inc., with two one-year renewal options, covering Lutron Quantum lighting control and energy management system technology support plan and software maintenance at Los Angeles International Airport, for cost not to Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 11  exceed $1,200,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the LAWA Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract with Lutron Services Company Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOAC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 27, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (12) 26-0042 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) Resolution No. 25-10646 and proposed Personal Services Agreement with CSDA Design Group for Residential Sound Insulation Mitigation Program. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 12  Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the BOHC that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE BOHC Resolution No. 25-10646 approving the Personal Services Agreement with CSDA Design Group for Residential Sound Insulation Mitigation Program. 3. AUTHORIZE the Harbor Department Executive Director, or designee, to execute said Personal Services Agreement with CSDA Design Group for Residential Sound Insulation Mitigation Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 15, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 13, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (13) 23-0337-S1 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) Resolution No. 25-10643 and proposed Amendments to six Agreements for as-needed Air Quality Services. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 13  Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the determination by the BOHC that this action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE BOHC Resolution No. 25-10643 approving the amendments to Agreement No. 23-9951 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.; Agreement No. 23-9952 with Ensafe Inc.; Agreement No. 23-9953 with ICF Incorporated L.L.C., dba ICF Consulting L.L.C.; Agreement No. 23-9954 with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc.; Agreement No. 23-9955 with Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC; and Agreement No. 23-9956 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed air quality services. 3. AUTHORIZE the Harbor Department Executive Director, or designee, to execute said Amendments to six Agreements for as-needed Air Quality Services. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 15, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 13, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (14) 20-0841 Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 14  HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to interim housing (IH) beds and permanent supportive housing (PSH) units within the City. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer reports dated May 14, 2024, December 9, 2025 and January 29, 2026, attached to Council file No. 20-0841, relative to IH beds and PSH units within the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (15) 20-1307 CD 14 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to adopting the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Resolution and Minutes; and issuing a supplemental tax-exempt multifamily revenue note in an amount up to $3,200,000; and executing related financing documents for the 803 East 5th Street Supportive Housing Project located at 803 East 5th Street in Council District 14 (CD 14). Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 15  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated January 15, 2026, attached to Council file No. 20- 1307, relative to the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note for the 803 East 5th Street Supportive Housing Project (Project). 2. ADOPT the August 19, 2025 TEFRA minutes for the Project contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 29, 2026, attached to Council file No. 20-1307. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the CAO report dated January 29, 2026, attached to the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $3,200,000 in supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note for the Project. 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 5. REQUIRE First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, to fulfill the reporting requirements of the Responsible Banking Ordinance prior to the execution of the relevant note documents. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note (Notes) for the Project. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the Notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the Notes. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the Notes are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the Notes. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 16  Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as the Notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (16) 26-0090 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying and aligning unique identifiers between the City and outside agencies to track City-funded homeless service programs. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Blumenfield): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD); and, REQUEST the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with the support of HR&A Advisors, to align on a common set of unique identifiers for current programs, as well as protocols for generating and sharing unique identifiers for new City-funded programs and/or when the contracted provider changes for a site or program, within 30 days. 2. REQUEST that the adopted identifiers be included in all internal and public reporting that is provided at the program level within 45 days and moving forward. 3. REQUEST that the aforementioned agencies add fields to their data systems as necessary to facilitate this change and allow for regular program-level reporting within 30 days. 4. INSTRUCT the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the support of the LAHD, LAHSA, HACLA, and HR&A Advisors, Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 17  to collaborate with the County to access Measure A funds to expedite implementation of data system coordination across all agencies within the Homelessness Response System. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) (17) 25-0984 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION AGING AND DISABILITY and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report to Council with recommendations to coordinate with immigration rights and tenant rights organizations to develop a standardized immigration know-your-rights information sheet; incorporating the standardized information sheet in the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO) bulletin; an analysis of the feasibility of utilizing Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) dollars to fund rental support for those impacted by immigration raids; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Jurado – Padilla): 1. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to Council within 15 days with the following: 1. Recommendations to coordinate with immigrant rights and tenant rights organizations to develop a standardized immigration know-your-rights information sheet and to require landlords to incorporate this information into the existing Renter’s Protection Notice in common areas of all residential buildings. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 18  2. Recommendations to incorporate the standardized information sheet described above in the forthcoming TAHO bulletin, as well as an anticipated timeline for the bulletin’s completion. 3. Analysis of the feasibility of utilizing LACAHSA dollars to fund rental support for those impacted by immigration raids, including individuals being held in detention centers to prevent exits from detention centers into homelessness. 2. REQUEST that the City Attorney immediately conduct intakes from tenants whose landlords are threatening to report them to Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any other federal immigration agency for criminal prosecution pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 45.36. ​ 3. REQUEST the City Attorney immediately conduct intakes from homelessness service providers whose offers of rental assistance have been refused by landlords in violation of LAMC Section 45.33.9. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: NoHo Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Jurado, Lee, Padilla, Price Jr. (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (18) 26-0186 Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 19  COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the Fifth Amended and Restated JPA of the SBCCOG, attached to the Council file, relative to the City’s Governing Board Representative and alternative appointees to the SBCCOG. 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, as adopted by the City Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of this matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) (19) 25-1403 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCRP) Grant Award for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24. Recommendations for Council Action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department (EMD), or designee to: Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 20  a. Accept the EHCRP Round 1, Large Planning Grant FY 2023-24, in the amount of $750,000 from the State of California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation’s (LCI), Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency (ICARP) Program to support the development of the City’s first Heat Action and Resilience Plan (HARP). b. Execute the EHCRP Grant Agreement with the State of California LCI’s ICARP and the City for the HARP; and, authorize the General Manager, EMD, or designee, to make all necessary amendments or updates to the work plan and schedule in the grant agreement as may be necessary, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. c. Negotiate and execute a partnership agreement between the City and co-applicant, Visión y Compromiso, in conformance with the agreement terms for a performance the period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. d. Authorize the EMD to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 2. AMEND the CAO report to adopt the accompanying Resolution under SB155 as required by the State, change the project term to 22 months from February 28, 2026 to December 30, 2027, make the effective date July 1, 2025. 3. APPROVE the CAO report as amended. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will authorize the execution and acceptance of the grant award totaling $750,000 from the State of California, LCI. No matching funds are required for this grant. The total program direct costs are $750,000 and are fully covered by the grant. Related costs for the existing positions are provided in the annual budget. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 21  Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible program activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) (20) 26-0189 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a proposed agreement with FAST Enterprises, LLC for integrated tax solution and associated implementation services. (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 13, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 27, 2026) Adopted Budget and Finance Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 22  MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23 26-0002-S9 RESOLUTION (HERNANDEZ – ET AL. – HARRIS-DAWSON, ET AL.) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the Department of Housing and Urban Development Proposed Rule titled “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status” which would require all residents under the age of 62 to have their immigration status screened through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE), which is operated by the Department of Homeland Security. Adopted Findings Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) Adopted Resolution (Hernandez – et al. – Harris-Dawson – et al.) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, McOsker, Nazarian, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Rodriguez (3) Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 23  Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - February 20, 2026 - PAGE 24  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Price Soto-Martinez Thomas Jefferson High School  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hernandez All Members Martha Benedict McOsker All Members Alice Sandoval Hutt / All Members All Members Reverend Jesse Jackson  ITEM 20 Council file No. 26-0189 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed agreement with Fast Enterprises, LLC for integrated tax solution and associated implementation services. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute the proposed agreement with FAST Enterprises, LLC, to provide an integrated tax solution system to replace the LATAX legacy system, with a term of five years, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2031, and two five-year options to extend; the maximum allowable compensation for the initial term shall not exceed $57,835,051; the maximum allowable compensation for the entirety of the contract shall not exceed $102,503,951; subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to ensure FAST Enterprises, LLC submits current insurance documentation in compliance with contractual requirements, including a Certificate of Insurance that meets the City’s Risk Management requirements, prior to executing the agreement. 3. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $5.8 million from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580245 (LATAX Replacement Project), to the Office of Finance, General Fund No. 100/39, Contractual Services Account No. 003040, to pay for anticipated system implementation services through the end of Fiscal Year. TIME LIMIT FILE – APRIL 13, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 27, 2026) Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that partial funding in the amount of $2.0 million for the first year of the proposed agreement is available in the Office of Finance’s Contractual Services Account, and the remaining $3.7 million is set aside in the Unappropriated Balance. Upon review of revenue milestones in the next few months, the CAO’s Office will confirm transfer of the remaining funds, as needed. Funding for subsequent years is subject to approval by the Mayor and Council through the annual budget process. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report are in compliance with the City’s financial obligation is limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At its meeting held on February 17, 2026, your Budget and Finance Committee considered the CAO report, dated February 11, 2026, relative to authorizing the Office of Finance to execute a proposed agreement with FAST Enterprises, LLC, to provide an integrated tax solution system to replace the LATAX legacy system. FAST Enterprises, LLC will provide an integrated tax solution system designed to streamline, automate, and integrate processes and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and productivity for City personnel. The term of the proposed agreement is for five years, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2031, with two five-year extension options; and, the maximum allowable compensation for the initial term shall not exceed $57,835,051. The Committee and Office of Finance representatives discussed the development of the scope of work for the LATAX Replacement Project. Councilmember Yaroslavsky introduced a Motion, seconded by Councilmember Blumenfield, to amend Recommendation No. 1 in said CAO report to include the not-to-exceed amount of $102,503,951 as the maximum allowable compensation for the entirety of the contract; and, to add Recommendation No. 3 for the transfer and appropriation of $5.8 million from the Unappropriated Balance to the Office of Finance to pay for anticipated system implementation services through the end of Fiscal Year, as detailed above. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to approve the item as amended, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration.  ITEM 20 Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE YAROSLAVSKY: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HUTT: YES McOSKER: YES HERNANDEZ: YES AXB 26-01891_rpt_bfc_02-03-26 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  RN Moи диz Orrrch m  On May 7, 2025, Council approved Motion (Soto-Martinez, Jurado - Raman, C.F. 25-0483) to adopt a Resolution to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) to issue one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for the Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center (Borrower) to: 1) finance and/or refinance the acquisition of a 96-bed adult facility to serve individuals with mental illness, located at 3455 Percy Street in Council District 14; 2) finance and/or refinance the acquisition and renovation of a 60-bed adult facility to serve individuals with mental illness, located at 1355 South Hill Street in Council District 14; and 3) finance the construction of a behavioral health facility at 1891 Effie Street in Council District 13 (collectively, the Project). Since the Council's approval of the Motion, the Borrower informed the City that it will require the issuance of an additional $10,000,000 in taxable bonds so that the Project can be expanded to finance the Borrower's working capital expenditures, which is not eligible for tax-exempt treatment. No further approval is required to satisfy the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) requirements, but City approval is required to allow the CMFA to issue the higher principal amount of bonds, pursuant to Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. The bond debt is payable solely from revenues or other funds provided by the Borrower. The City does not incur liability for repayment of the bonds. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to finance the acquisition of a 96-bed adult facility to serve individuals with mental illness, located at 3455 Percy Street in Council District 14; finance and refinance the acquisition and renovation of a 60-bed adult facility to serve individuals with mental illness, located at 1355 South Hill Street in Council District 14; finance the construction of a behavioral health facility at 1891 Effie Street in Council District 13; and finance the working capital expenditures of the Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center. - Cit'w";S:" .. . ~ ~,~~ ~';~---~ ti:~:--;;.\,. • a:--~-·~lkl~ PRESENTED BY: SECONDED BY: so  RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF FACILITIES AND TO FINANCE WORKING CAPITAL FOR GATEWAYS HOSPITAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO WHEREAS, Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, a nonprofit public benefit corporation as described in section 501 (c}(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Corporation"), has requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "Authority") issue bonds in one or more series from time to time, at no time to exceed $70,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"), to: (a} refinance an existing bank loan, a portion of the proceeds of which were used to refund the outstanding California Health Facilities Financing Authority Insured Revenue Bonds (Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center), 2011 Series, and 2011 Series B, issued to (i) finance the acquisition of an approximately 43,900 square foot building, the leased by the Corporation, located al 3455 Percy Street, Los Angeles, California, known as the Percy Village, used as a 96-bed adult facility serving individuals with mental illness, and (ii) finance and refinance the acquisition, and finance the renovation of, an approximately 15,024 square foot building located at 1355 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, California, to be used as a 60-bed adult facility to serve individuals with mental illness, (b) finance the construction of a behavioral health facility on the Corporation's main campus 1891 Effie Street in Los Angeles, California, and (c) finance working capital expenditures of the Corporation (collectively, the "Project"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Resolution of the City Council adopted on May 7, 2025, following a TEFRA public hearing held, in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, on April 15, 2025, the City Council initially approved the issuance of up to $60,000,000 in bonds by the Authority to finance the components of the Project described in (a) and (b) above; and WHEREAS, the Authority now requests that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, in a not to exceed amount of $70,000,000 (an additional $10 million), in order to finance the Project component described in (c) above; and. WHEREAS, the Authority requests such approval in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the "Agreement"), among the Authority and certain local agencies, including the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles as follows: Section 1. The foregoing resolutions are true and correct. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority to finance the Project, including the Project component described in (c) above, in a not to exceed amount of $70,000,000. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitutes approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, for the purposes of Section 4 of the Agreement. Section 3. The issuance of the Bonds and the execution and delivery of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party shall be subject to the approval by the Authority. The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds. Section 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Authority or its membership therein. Section 5. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles this _ _ __ _ AYES : NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Attest: By,_ : - -- - - -- - - City Clerk  .. - ... - ... . ,,.~![t CLERK tOR PLACEMENT ON-NEXT , -"""'· .:. -, .,. . ., RfGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE ~OSTED -# ~2 ' MOTION I MOVE that the City Clerk be directed and authorized to extend the term of City Contract C-140543 with R~ach LA, I~c. for financial liter~cy,. educati~nal. de~elo~ment, foster car~ ~ empower and low-mcome housmg programs and services m Council District Nme for an extende~ period from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. ·· SECONDEDBY: - ~ > FEB ~ sl  TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT Mo¥iriN COUNCIi ~rn.•n ,- T() -:;~ "f(".;FD , #53 The Board of Public Works-Office of Community Beautification (OCB) has been designated by the City to provide for the proper planning, coordination, direction, and management of the City's graffiti removal and community beautification activities. OCB currently has a contract with Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) for graffiti removal and public right-of-way cleanup in South Los Angeles. This ongoing effort is of special benefit for the residents of the City and for CD-9 and deserves financial assistance from the City. Sufficient funds are available in the CD-9 portion of the GCP-Council Projects for this purpose. I THEREFORE MOVE that $400,000 in the Council District 9 portion of the Council Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100-56, Account 000A28 be transferred / appropriated to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100-74, Account Number 3040 (Contractual Services) for continuous beautification services in Council District 9. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Public Works be instructed and authorized to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Public Works be authorized to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above 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. c/, /'· .,.-, PRESENTED BY: i,,, t,.t,1:.,,t.. vL. C- CURREN D. PRICE, Jr Councilman, 9th Distric ~..!1115"' SECONDEDBY ~ :,, FEB20 ~  M _- ~-- ,.~~:·_~ ~~-t,r!~F~l - -- •'!I. ---..:it ..• ONEgeneration operates two City-funded Senior Centers in the San Fernando Valley and provides vital services and programming to older adults and their caregivers. Programs and services include health and wellness classes, congregate meals, case management, and support for individuals experiencing food and/or housing insecurity. In May 2025, Council authorized the transfer of $400,000 from the Council District Three Additional Homeless Services line item to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LARD) Affordable Housing Trust Fund to continue the provision of housing navigation and homelessness prevention services provided by ONEgeneration or another selected service provider through the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Accelerator Program. In October 2025, it was determined that the ADU Accelerator Program was not viable. However, Council District Three found an opportunity to enhance older adult and caregiver services provided by ONEgeneration and Council approved the transfer of $250,000 from the LARD Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Department of Aging for various senior services in Council District Three (C.F. 25-1199). At this time Council District Three would like to transfer the remaining $150,000 to the Department of Aging for the same services. I THEREFORE MOVE that $150,000 be transferred from the LAHD Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43, Account No. 43VB50 to the Department of Aging Title III Fund No. 395 and appropriated to the below listed accounts in the amounts specified to increase funding for older adu1t and caregiver services in Council District 3: Account No. Name Amount 02CQ14 Canoga Park Senior Center $ 75,000 02CQ15 Supplemental Nutrition $ 25,000 02CQ16 Supplemental Transportation $ 50,000 TOTAL: $150,000 I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Aging be authorized to make any correctionso or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.C ' ) PRESENTED BY# ~ BOB BLUMENFIELD ~ Councilmember, 3rd District .... FEB~  21010 V anowen, LP (Borrower) bas requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) issue one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a 395-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 21010 Vanowen Street in Council District 3. In accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) and as part of the bond issuance process, CMFA conducted the required public hearing on February 3, 2026. Notice of the public hearing was published on January 27, 2026. CMFA is required to provide proof to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) that a TEFRA hearing has been conducted as part of the application process. The City is a conduit issuer and is required by federal law to review and approve all projects within its jurisdiction. The bond debt is payable solely from revenues or other funds provided by the Borrower. The City does not incur liability for repayment of the bonds. To allow the bonds to be issued in accordance with CDLAC requirements, the Council should consider the minutes of the TEFRA public hearing and adopt the required Resolution (attached). I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council consider the attached results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on February 3, 2026 and adopt the attached Resolution to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a 395-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 21010 Vanowen Street in Council District 3. zJ PRESENTED BY: ~~~~~- CJ ~-- c:t ~.,.. ~-'11:19 ' cc SECONDED BY: ~.....L._-=-.___ C) ~ FEB 2 o 2026 so  RESOLUTION NO._ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF 21010 VANOWEN AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO WHEREAS, 21010 Vanowen, LP (the "Borrower") a partnership of which Meta Housing Corporation (the "Developer'') or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, has requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "Authority") adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $80,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 21010 Vanowen Street, Los Angeles, California (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority must be approved by the City of Los Angeles (the "City") because the Project is located within the territorial limits of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected legislative body of the City and is one of the "applicable elected representatives" required to approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the "Agreement"), among certain local agencies, including the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, following notice duly given, representatives of the Authority conducted a public hearing on behalf of the City Council regarding the issuance of the Bonds in compliance with the requirements of Section I47(f) of the Code and provided minutes of the hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles as follows: Section I. The foregoing resolutions are true and correct. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitutes approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, in accordance with said Section 147(f) and (b) Section 4 of the Agreement. Section 3. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds. Section 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Authority or its membership therein. Section 5. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  TEFRA PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES Tuesday-February 3, 2026 10:00 A.M. CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY This meeting was conducted to meet the required Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Public Hearing for the 21010 Vanowen project. This meeting was called to order on Tuesday-February 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via toll free telephone by the California Municipal Finance Authority. A notice of this hearing was published in the Metropolitan News-Enterprise on January 27, 2026 (the "Notice"). The pm:pose of this meeting was to hear public comments regarding the California Municipal Finance Authority's proposed issuance of bonds or notes for financing and/or refinancing the above referenced project. The California Municipal Finance Authority representatives present were, Anthony Stubbs. By l 0: IO a.rn. there were no other representatives from the public who made themselves available and no public comments were provided, so the meeting was adjourned. I declare under penalty of perjury that this is a true and exact copy of the TEFRA public hearing meeting minutes regarding the above referenced projects held on February 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY By: ' ~ ~ Name: An ony Stubbs Title: Financial Advisor  HOUSING & HOMELESSMESS MOTION Council District 7 (CD 7) was awarded a State of California, Housing and Community Development Department Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Grant in the amount of $5,041,400.16 on September 27, 2024. CD? partners with service providers to house and provide services for people experiencing vehicular homelessness in the community of Pacoima. Through these efforts 33 individuals have been placed into permanent housing. This ERF Grant funds service providers to prepare participants for permanent housing. Service provider efforts focus on ensuring document readiness and connecting the remaining encampment residents to vital mental health and substance use support services. In order to meet the obligations of this grant, and continue providing services CD? is seeking an additional service provider contract. On November 6, 2024, Council adopted CF 23-1443-S1, which instructed the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to be the designated grant administrator for the ERF Grant. I THEREFORE MOVE TO AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Hope the Mission to implement the Encampment Resolution Fund Grant - San Fernando Osborne program in Council District 7 in an amount not to exceed $2,341,821.97, not to exceed a total of thirty-six (36) months, subject to the availability of funds, compliance with City contracting requirements, and approval by the City Attorney as to form; I FURTHER MOVE that the City Administrative Officer be instructed and authorized to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to Hope the ~ Mission, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for th~ above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. ~ PRESENTED BY: z rJA~~~ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilwoman, 7th District ~ FEB 2 0 2026  f::CONOM\C DEVELOPMENT & JOBS MOTION BUDGET & FINAMCF The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is a vital economic engine for the City, generating significant tourism revenue, supporting thousands of local jobs, and serving as a premier venue for national and international events. As the City advances the approved LACC Expansion and Modernization Project (Council File 15-1207-S 1), maintaining clear budget oversight and adherence to project timelines is critical to ensuring successful and timely delivery. Given the scale and fiscal impact of this capital project, it is essential that the City Council receive updated information regarding the overall project budget, expenditure tracking, funding sources, and any emerging cost pressures that could affect established milestones. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), specifically the Project Executive, with support from the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), the Chief Tourism Officer, and any other relevant departments, to provide a verbal update at the next regular Budget & Finance Committee meeting on the status of the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project. The update should include: • Current total project budget and funding breakdown; • Expenditures to date; • Identification of any cost overruns, funding gaps, or anticipated budget adjustments; • Updated project schedule and key construction milestones; and • Assessment of risks that could impact the time line or budget performance . .·. ~ "A 11 V_' \ _ v PRE~~NTED BY: ..1....(:....__ ' ---=:. . __----\,;.~ -=--- v ---'--- TIM McOSKER 111m;nvaa th Councilmember, 15 Distn~ .:l!JlB t°" 0 SECONDED BY: t,S~ 84/1.__,, ~ FEB 2 o 2026  TRANSPORTATION MOTION On February 18, 2026, a fallen power pole caused a full closure of Interstate 110 near Gaffey Street in San Pedro, resulting in significant traffic disruption and requiring an emergency response involving multiple agencies. The transportation facility serves as the sole arterial out of the harbor area for the San Pedro community. During the response, City staff requested portable changeable message signs (PCMS) from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to assist with traffic control and public notification. City staff were informed that no portable message signs were available for deployment at that time. As the incident occurred on a state freeway facility, coordination with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) was required. The incident highlighted operational and communication challenges between City and State agencies regarding resource deployment, traffic control authority, and public information responsibilities. Portable traffic management equipment and clear interagency coordination protocols are critical during infrastructure failures and emergency roadway closures to ensure public safety, minimize congestion, and provide timely notice to motorists and nearby residents. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council request the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LA DOT), and Los Angeles Depaiiment of Power and Water (LAD WP), in coordination with the Emergency Management Department (EMD), the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and other any relevant agencies, to report back within 30 days with: • A time line of the response to the Interstate 110/Gaffey incident, including agency roles and communication protocols utilized; • The availability, use, and protocols for electronic notifications to residents of similar road disruptions ; • The current inventory, location, and deployment status of portable changeable message C) signs and other mobile traffic control devices Citywide; • Existing coordination protocols with Caltrans for incidents occurring on State freeway :JO T/V"-~ ;; facilities within City boundaries, including delineation ofresponsibilities; and ~ • Recommendations, if any, to improve resource availability, interagency coordination, ancft:;) communication for residents for future incidents. PRESENTED BY: ~~ TIMMcOSKER Councilmember, 15 th District FEB 2 o 2026  SECONDED BY: 1J ~ FEB 2 o 2026  MOTION On December 5, 2025, the Council authorized the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to pay AECOM up to an initial $5 million for work and services performed in response to the 2025 January Wind and Fire Stonn event, including preparation of three report deliverables, with any further payment for work on long-term recovery subject to the review and approval of the Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and the City Council (Council File 25-0683) . Three AECOM planning documents were released this week on the topics of 1) Infrastructure Restoration, 2) Wi1dfire Resilience, and 3) Logistics and Traffic Management. These AECOM planning documents are helping to inform a comprehensive Long-Tenn Recovery Plan. Fonnal submission of these planning documents to the City Council under Council File 25- 0683 will facilitate public access to the documents and the Council's oversight of the AECOM contract. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to immediately transmit the three AECOM planning documents released in February 2026 (Infrastructure Restoration, Wildfire Resilience, and Logistics and Traffic Management) to the City Council under Council File 25-0683. PRESENTED BY: ~U-?~ TRACI PARK SECONDED BY:_l _ __ _ _ _-.....::..,.,.,- Councilmember, 11 th District SMT:LL  ENERGY &ENVIRONMENT MOTION The role of technology has made life for consumers way more efficient, convenient and affordable. One of the major technological improvements is the proliferation oflithium-ion batteries in many personal devices. However, these batteries when not recycled or disposed of properly can have public safety and operational risks. In particular, the improper disposal of these batteries and even, nicotine/vape pen cartridges, can have chemical reactions that start fires if these items are surrounded by other combustible materials; and are commonly referred to as 'thermal runaway' events if the event happens within a compaction trash truck. The City Council requires a report from the Bureau of Sanitation to review operations and the compliance policies in place to protect the public and workers from improperly disposed lithium batteries and vape pen cartridges and their potential dangers. The report sh1;mld provide information of the current state of disposal and recycling process and the number of trash fire incidents. The report should provide a review of the public awareness program that outlines the proper disposal of batteries and vape pen cartridges. It should also include any recommendations to update city ordinances to improve the program or compliance. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Bureau of Sanitation be instructed to report on the status and provide an assessment of the lithium-ion battery and vape pen disposal and recycling program with the intent of keeping them from being improperly disposed in collection vehicles or processing facilities in order to protect sanitation workers and ensure public safety. I FURTHER MOVE that the Bureau of Sanitation be instructed to report on an expanded citywide public awareness campaign including the protocols of proper battery disposal; the number of incidents citywide related to truck fires due to improper battery and vape pen disposal; the accessible drop off points for the proper recycling or disposal citywide by Council Districts; and a budget estimate to properly implement E.i..-;;:•~:., and expand the disposal and recycling program. l.. ..,_ PRESENTED BY: j.k~ fe.{!l{/--- (~~! HEATHER HUTT :mt) Councilmember, 10th District ~ 0 SECONDED BY: I - FEB 2 O 2026