City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, May 19, 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, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15) (0) 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 Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 21-1108-S4 CD 1, CD 10, CD 13HEARING OF PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District (“District”) special assessment for the District’s thirty-first fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Recommendations for Council action, SUBHECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2026 fiscal year, pursuant to Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 1  Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated, May 15, 2026, levying the special assessment for the District’s 2026 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist. 3. APPROVE the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2026 fiscal year. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188902 on March 27, 2026) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (2) 26-0160-S22 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 20731 West Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 2  Keswick Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 20731 West Keswick Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) to Receive and File - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (3) 13-0160-S157 CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 8220 West Foothill Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 8220 West Foothill Boulevard. (Lien: $2,340.00) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Adopted Item to Continue to June 30, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (4) 25-0160-S9 CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 3  compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7035 West Flora Morgan Trail. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 7035 West Flora Morgan Trail. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Adopted Item to Continue to June 30, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (5) 26-0160-S39 CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 9649 North Lemona Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien costs for the property located at 9649 North Lemona Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of April 22, 2026.) Adopted Item to Continue to June 30, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 4  (6) 25-0160-S145 CD 10 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non- compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue. (Lien: $3,026.74) (Continued from Council meeting of April 22, 2026.) Adopted Motion (Hutt – Jurado) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (7) 26-0702 CD 11 MOTION (PARK - HUTT) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing conduit revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 (Obligations) for the purposes of financing and/or refinancing the construction, improvement, installation, furnishing and equipping of educational facilities (Facilities) located at or adjacent to 780 Swarthmore Avenue and 15236 La Cruz Drive in Council District 11. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing at the City Council meeting on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 5  2. AUTHORIZE the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for the purposes of financing and/or refinancing the construction, improvement, installation, furnishing and equipping of educational facilities (Facilities) located at or adjacent to 780 Swarthmore Avenue and 15236 La Cruz Drive in Council District 11. 3. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, at the City Council Meeting to be held on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (8) 26-0511 CD 5 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Whole Foods Market, located at 3443 South Sepulveda Boulevard. Applicant: Mrs Gooch Natural Food Market dba Whole Foods Market c/o Ryan Bissett Representative: Stephen Jamieson TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 9, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Rodriguez) to grant the Public Convenience or Necessity - SEE ATTACHED Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 6  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (9) 26-0581 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the costs associated with addressing the plane crash on April 20, 2026 in Pacoima. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Padilla): REQUEST the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in consultation with the Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department to report on the total costs associated with addressing this plane crash on April 20, 2026 in Pacoima. 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: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (10) 26-0305 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the assignment of the City-owned property located at 432 East Temple Street, also known as the Mangrove Building (Mangrove), to the consolidated Community Investment Department (CID) for use as office space, storage, and parking. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 7  Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the space assignment of the Mangrove Building to the consolidated Community Investment Department for use as office space, storage, and parking. 2. AUTHORIZE the following: a. Transfer of funds in the amount of $516,413.96 from the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Fund No. 298/40, Account No. 40A35K (Mangrove Lot Tenant Improvements) to fund CSR Demand DMND0010301 for Information Technology- related work as follows: i. Equipment/Materials: Fund No. 100/32 Account No. 9350 - Communication Services - $493,747.56 ii. Labor: A. Fund No. 100/32 Account No. 1090 Salaries, Overtime - $1,598.40 B. Fund No.100/32 Account No. 1100 Hiring Hall, Salaries - $21,068.00 b. Instruct the City Clerk to place on the agenda of the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2026, or shortly thereafter, the following instruction: Reappropriate, in the same amount and into the same accounts as exist on June 30, 2026, the following: i. Up to $516,413.96 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32, including up to $493,747.56 in Account No. 9350 - Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 8  Communication Services ii. Up to $$1,598.40 in Account No. 1090 – Salaries Overtime iii. Up to $21,068 in Account No. 1100 – Hiring Hall Salaries c. Transfer of funds in the amount of $965,866 from MICLA Fund No. 298/40, Account No. 40A35K (Mangrove Lot Tenant Improvements) to the appropriate Department of General Services (GSD) Construction Forces Division accounts to cover costs for planning, construction, electrical, lighting, and furniture related expenses as follows: i. Fund 100/40, Appropriation Unit 001101, Hiring Hall Construction - $260,841 ii. Fund 100/40, Appropriation Unit 001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction - $173,895 iii. Fund 100/40, Appropriation Unit 003180, Construction Materials - $531,130 d. Transfer of funds in the amount of $1,533,767 from MICLA Fund 298/40, Account No. 40W20L (Space Optimization Tenant Work) to the appropriate GSD accounts to cover costs for planning, construction, electrical, lighting, furniture, architectural, and moving services related expenses as follows: i. Fund 100/40, Appropriation Unit 001101, Hiring Hall Construction - $383,362 ii. Fund 100/40 Appropriation Unit 001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction - $255,575 Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 9  iii. Fund 100/40 Appropriation Unit 003180, Construction Materials - $780,609 iv. Fund 100/40 Appropriation Unit 003040, Contractual Services - $114,221 3. REAUTHORIZE a total of $1,533,767 in MICLA financing included in the 2022- 23 Adopted Budget (Council File No. 22- 0847) under the Capital Technology Improvement Expenditure Program for capital improvements authorized under the Space Optimization Program that has recently expired and allow continued use beyond the City’s Three-Year Spending Policy. 4. AUTHORIZE the transfer of funds in the amount of $150,000 from CTIEP Fund 100/54 Account No. 00C793 (Space Optimization Tenant Work) to the appropriate GSD Construction Forces Division accounts to cover costs for planning, construction, electrical, lighting, and furniture related expenses: a. Fund 100/40 Appropriation Unit 001101, Hiring Hall Construction - $40,509 b. Fund 100/40, Appropriation Unit 001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction - $27,006 c. Fund 100/40, Appropriation Unit 003180, Construction Materials - $82,485 5. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the February 26, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File, to transactions authorized through this report, as required to implement the intent of those transactions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no additional General Fund impact. Funding for this purpose is authorized as part of the City budget under the Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 10  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (11) 12-1549-S27 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Revised Asset Evaluation Framework. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the addition of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) and California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) Opportunity Maps/ Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) assessment in the Asset Evaluation Framework (AEF), for potential affordable and interim housing sites, in the “Initial Review” phase of the AEF for any use that may include housing and/or interim housing. 2. APPROVE the replacement of the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) with the Community Investment Department (CID) in the AEF, given the recent department consolidation. 3. APPROVE the removal of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Asset Management Group from the AEF. 4. APPROVE the Revised Asset Evaluation Framework, as detailed in the February 10, 2026 CAO report, attached to the Council File, used to analyze City-owned, and other publicly and privately-owned property for permanent and interim housing, homeless facilities, economic development, and other uses, that incorporates the changes outlined in the February 10, 2026 CAO report. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 11  5. APPROVE the transfer of the Affordable Housing Liaison Unit (AHLU) function from the CAO to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD). 6. AUTHORIZE by Resolution, subject to pay grade determination by the CAO Employee Relations Division, two positions in the LAHD consisting of one Senior Management Analyst II (Class Code 9171-2) and one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134-0) to staff the AHLU through June 30, 2026. 7. APPROVE by Resolution, in accordance with Charter Section 1001(d)(4), the exemption of one Senior Management Analyst II (Class Code 9171-2) and one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134-0) from the provisions of Civil Service as the positions will be grant funded for a term not to exceed two years, subject to the approval of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners. 8. TRANSFER up to $153,113 in funding from the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP-5) Grant Fund No. 68A/10 from the CAO Salaries General Account No.100/10/001010 to the LAHD Salaries General Account No. 100/43/001010 to offset the salary costs of the two AHLU positions through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26. 9. REDUCE the allocation of HHAP-5 Funding (Fund No. 68A/10, Account No. 10A836) to the CAO to reimburse for related costs (Fund No. 100/10, Revenue Source Code No. 5361) in the amount of $147,677, and increase the allocation to the LAHD (Fund No. 100/43, Revenue Source Code No. 5361) in the same amount. 10. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report annually, within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year, on the work performed by AHLU, including the number and type of projects assisted, average time saved in the permitting process, number of sites assessed for affordable housing and homeless interventions, and other work performed related to affordable housing priorities. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 12  11. INSTRUCT the CAO and LAHD to identify funding for the AHLU should HHAP funding not be available in future years. 12. AUTHORIZE the CAO to draft Controller's Instructions and make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in the CAO report dated February 10, 2026 to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations contained in the February 10, 2026 CAO report, attached to the Council File. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the February 10, 2026 CAO report, attached to the Council File, comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez (3); Absent: (0) (12) 25-0600-S43 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY, and GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION, AND AUDITS COMMITTEES' REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to creating a new Community Investment Department through the consolidation of the Department of Aging, Community Investment for Families Department, Economic and Workforce Development Department, and Youth Development Department. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 13  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 17, 2026, attached to the Council file, relative to amending Articles 1, 3, and 4 of Chapter 34 of Division 22 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), in their entirety; amending the title of Article 5, and Section 22.1413 of Article 2, and Section 22.1440 of Article 5 and Section 22.1450 of Article 6, of Chapter 34 of Division 22 of the LAAC; amending Sections 4.61, 5.450, 5.460, 5.564, 5.574, 5.578, 5.579, 5.580, 5.584, 5.590, 7.27.2, 7.303, 7.304, 8.202, 10.44.1, 10.44.2, 11.5.1, and 14.8 of the LAAC; amending Article 1.17 of Chapter 11, and Sections 166.03 and 200.124, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC); amending Section 14.5.12 of the Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code; adding Section 22.1441 to Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Division 22 of the LAAC; adding a new Article 7 to Chapter 34 of Division 22 of the LAAC; adding a new Article 10 to Chapter 24, Division 22 of the LAAC; repealing Chapters 19, 22, 30, and 33 of Division 22 of the LAAC in their entirety, except for Section 22.471.1 of Chapter 19, which is renumbered to be Section 22.619, and added to the new Article 10 of Chapter 24, Division 22 of the LAAC; to change the name of the Community Investment for Families Department to be the Community Investment Department, to effectuate the dissolution of the Department of Aging, the Economic Development Department, and the Youth Development Department, and to transfer to and consolidate within the renamed Community Investment Department all duties and responsibilities of those departments and those of the Community Investment for Families Department, including the development and administration of all programs, services, and required plans under their purview until dissolution, and making necessary changes to certain other provisions of the LAAC, LAMC and Planning and Zoning Code to effectuate these purposes. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above item.) Adopted the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigrant Affairs, and Disability, and the Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committees’ Report; Ordinance held over to May 26, 2026 for second consideration. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 14  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Park, Raman, Rodriguez (3); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (13) 26-0517 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting approval to accept State of California Department of Aging Area Plan One Time Only (OTO) grant funds, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)/CalFresh Healthy Living and CalFresh Expansion/Outreach grant funds, and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) 2425-25 (HI-2627) grant funds; amending, extending, or reinstating contracts and associated programs; executing an agreement with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD); and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (DOA), or designee to: a. Accept State of California Department of Aging OTO grant funds; to approve any unilateral amendment to MOU 2425-25, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 14.8 et seq. (City grant regulations); and to approve the AP-2526 Budget, TV-2526-25 Budget, and MI-2526-25 Budget. b. Accept SNAP-Ed/CalFresh Healthy Living and CalFresh Expansion/Outreach grant funds, to execute amendments to CDA Standard Agreement CF-2223-25 and any unilateral amendments to the subgrant agreement, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with LAAC Section 14.8 et seq. (City grant regulations); and to approve the budget Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 15  amendments to CF-2223-25. c. Accept the HICAP 2425-25 (HI-2627) grant funds; to approve any unilateral amendments to the MOU 2425-25, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with LAAC Section 14.8 et seq. (City grant regulations); and to approve the HI-2627 Budget. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase, decrease, adjust, appropriate funds, and establish new accounts as detailed in the DOA report dated March 20, 2026, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DOA, or designee, to: a. Negotiate and amend the existing contract amendments with service providers for the amounts and terms identified in Attachment 1, attached to the the DOA report dated March 20, 2026, attached to the Council file, subject to the review by the City Attorney as to form and legality. b. Extend the procurement term for DOA senior programs as identified in Table 7 of the DOA report dated March 20, 2026, attached to the Council file, and to release procurements to select new service providers for programs identified in said Table. c. Retroactively reinstate and amend, or execute a new agreement, with the LAUSD for the purpose of operating and using the Echo Park Senior Center, for a term of five years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. d. Prepare Controller’s Instructions and make necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and instruct the City Controller to implement these instructions. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 16  Fiscal Impact Statement: The DOA reports that there is no impact on the City General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (14) 25-1301 CD 10 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to initiating street vacation proceedings to vacate the alley between New Hampshire Avenue and the mid-block alley (approximately 152 feet therefrom), adjacent to 3237-3245 Wilshire Boulevard and 640 South New Hampshire Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INITIATE the street vacation proceedings to vacate the alley between New Hampshire Avenue and the mid-block alley (approximately 152 feet therefrom), adjacent to 3237-3245 Wilshire Boulevard and 640 South New Hampshire Avenue, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to investigate the feasibility of this vacation request. 3. DIRECT the BOE to present its report regarding the feasibility of vacating the requested area to the Public Works Committee. 4. DIRECT the City Clerk, upon review of the Public Works Committee, to schedule this request for Council consideration at Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 17  the appropriate time under the City Street Vacation procedures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (15) 26-0701 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD FOR HARRIS-DAWSON - HUTT) relative for instructing the Department of Transportation of parking restrictions during the upcoming Primary and General Elections. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation to relax enforcement of parking restrictions near polling sites throughout the City during the upcoming Primary and General Elections, for as long as these sites are open for voting. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (16) 26-4118-S5 RESOLUTION (PADILLA - PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District 6 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 18  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 LAMC: a. San Fernando Road between Truesdale Street and Branford Street - Tujunga Wash - Wash and Active Railway b. 11219 Penrose Street - 5 Underpass c. 9803 San Fernando Road - 5 Underpass d. 11547 Tuxford Street - 5 Underpass e. 12477 Sheldon Street - 5 Underpass f. 8697 Arleta Avenue - 170 Underpass g. 12797 Sheldon Street - 170 Underpass h. 12751 Roscoe Boulevard - 170 Underpass i. 9579 San Fernando Road - Wash j. 9300 Laurel Canyon Boulevard - Wash k. 9090 Laurel Canyon Boulevard - Wash l. 9754 San Fernando Road - Designated Facility ​m. Sheldon Street from Arleta to Roscoe Boulevard - Spreading Grounds - Public Park n. Roscoe Boulevard from 170 Freeway to Canterbury Avenue - Spreading Grounds - Public Park o. Haskell Avenue from 405 Freeway to Sherman Way - Underpass p. Haskell Avenue and Saticoy - Underpass q. Chase Street and Norwich Avenue - Wash r. 15033 Rayen Street - Wash s. 8825 Kester Avenue - Recreation Center t. 15012 Parthenia Street - Wash u. 15636 Vanowen Street - Underpass v. 14766 Lull Street - Wash w. 14447 Aetna Street - Railway x. 6068 Sepulveda Boulevard - Railway y. 7455 Van Nuys Boulevard - Wash z. 6909 Sepulveda Boulevard - Designated Facility ​ 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 19  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, Soto- Mart​ínez (4); Absent: (0) (17) 26-0710 MOTION (PARK - PADILLA) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to promote the Mar Vista Neighborhood Council and encourage participation for the period of April 2026 to March 2027. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132 the Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Mar Vista Community Council as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of April 2026 to March 2027. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (18) 26-0711 MOTION (PARK - HUTT) relative to funding for emergency slope repair. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 20  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $447,455 within SBl Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Special Fund No. 59V/50, from Account No. 50AZDQ (Temescal Canyon Road Water Repairs) to a New Account within the fund to be entitled "Vista Del Mar near Fontainbleau Street Emergency Slope Repair." 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, 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. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (19) 26-0713 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - NAZARIAN - ET AL.) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to inform and promote the FIFA World Cup and celebrate soccer in parks across Council Districts 2, 5, 8, and 13. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132 the Street Banner Program being coordinated by Council Districts 2, 5, 8, and 13 as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of May 18, 2026 to July 19, 2026. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 21  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (20) 26-0716 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to approving the Chief of Police, or designee, to enter into a Grant Award and/or Subaward Agreement for the City of Los Angeles for the California Office of Emergency Services' (Cal OES) Internet Crimes Against Children (IC) and Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (CQ) Programs. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department, or designee, to enter into a Grant Award and/or Subaward Agreement for the City of Los Angeles for the California Office of Emergency Services' (Cal OES) Internet Crimes Against Children (IC) and Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (CQ) Programs, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.6(a). This action would not impact requirements for Council approval of the acceptance of grant funds. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (21) 26-0717 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 (Obligations) to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a 78-unit affordable multifamily rental housing project located at 12021-12027 Hoffman Street in Council District 4. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 22  1. CONSIDER the attached Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing Minutes. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and/or reissue bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a 78-unit affordable multifamily rental housing project located at 12021-12027 Hoffman Street in Council District 4. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (22) 26-0718 CD 6 MOTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) and Proposition K funding for the Cesar Chavez Recreation Complex Phase III C Project, also referred to as the Sheldon Arleta Park Phase III C Project. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 23  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $5,367,401.50 from MICLA Fund No. 298/50, Account No. 50YPCF (Sheldon Arleta Phase III C - Baseball Field and Picnic Area) to the accounts and amounts specified in the General Services Fund No. 100/40, for services related to the project, as indicated in the Motion. 2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $500,000 from the Proposition K Fund No. 43K/10, Account No. 10LM07 (Sheldon Arleta - 8th Cycle) to the accounts in the amounts specified in the General Services Fund No. 100/40, for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Services, electrical design, and other costs per the projects scope, as indicated in the Motion. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Services Department and City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the fund transfer instructions, contained in the Motion, to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (23) 26-0719 MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to implementing street safety and active transportation improvements within and around the location of the removed Encino Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing on U.S. Route 101 in the City. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to accept the allocation of a portion of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) funds in the total of $1,779,000 appropriated under Section 19.57(e)(4)(A) of the Budget Act of 2021, and execute the Funds Transfer Agreement (FTA) with Caltrans for the purposes outlined in Section Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 24  3.1 of the FTA: to implement street safety and active transportation improvements within and around the location of the removed Encino Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing on U.S. Route 101 in the City of Los Angeles (Project). The improvements will be located between White Oak Avenue, Oxnard Street, Balboa Boulevard, and Ventura Boulevard. The Project scope will include bicycle and pedestrian improvements such as protected bike lanes, sidewalks, fencing, and landscaping. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (24) 25-1393 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the extension of appointment of Alfred Mata as the Interim City Engineer. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Alfred Mata as the Interim City Engineer is APPROVED; and. CONFIRMED. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 24, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2026) [Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 508(c)] Adopted Item to Continue to May 22, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (25) 26-0641 CD 1 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT relative to amending the loan agreement for the Clark Residence Property located at 306 Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 25  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to negotiate and execute all documents required for Clark Residence per the terms of the loan agreement or as set forth herein. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare all necessary documents, including but not limited to a recasting of project debt and modification of a loan agreement (and/or amendments and restatements of any necessary documents) to preserve and support an affordable housing project on the properties located at Clark Residence Property located at 306 Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90017. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and request the Controller to implement the instructions. 4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, Attachment A of the LAHD report dated May 12, 2026, attached to the Council file, authorizing the adoption of the replacement housing plan (Attachment B of the LAHD report dated May 12, 2026) for seven dwelling units to be removed from the New Clark Residence located at 306 Loma Drive, 153 units located in Los Angeles, California with said reduction in units to allow for the rehabilitation and conversion of the units from Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units to studios with bathroom and kitchenettes; and provide for the seven restricted units removed from the Clark Residence to be replaced with seven units at the Grandview Apartments, which is a new Abode development located at 714 South Grand View Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 26  Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (26) 25-1466 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise wage and benefit provisions for airport employees and hotel workers. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 18, 2026, relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise wage and benefit provisions for airport employees and hotel workers. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Adopted Amending Motion 26A (Harris-Dawson – Lee) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, Soto- Mart​ínez (4); Absent: (0) Adopted Motion (Harris-Dawson – Lee) to adopt the revised Ordinance dated May 19, 2026; Ordinance held over to May 26 for a second reading. - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, Soto- Mart​ínez (4); Absent: (0) Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 27  Items Called Special 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, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15) (0) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday - May 19, 2026 - PAGE 28  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker Soto-Martinez Irene Huerta Nazarian Blumenfield Amir Tabakh  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Raman All Members Victims of San Diego Islamic Center Shooting: Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad  Item No. 2 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the recommendation of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to Receive and File the Lien(s) or Council file No. 26- 0160-S22, Item 2 on today’s Council agenda. PRESENTED BY___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY___________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District May 19, 2026 CF 26-0160-S22  06A MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue., Item No. 6 on today's Council Agenda (25-0160-S 145), BE AMENDED to instruct the Department of Building and Safety to take the necessary actions to waive the total amount owed pertaining to this case, including the accumulated interest, late fees, title report fees, non-compliance fee, and late charges associated with this case. PRESENTED FlY: ~ ~ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, I 0th District SECONDEDBY: ~~.~- ~ MAY 19 2026  MOTION 08A I MOVE that the matter of an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Whole Foods Market, located at 3443 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Item 8 (CF 26-0511) on today's Council Agenda, BE AMENDED to ADOPT the following: 1. DETERMINE that the Public Convenience or Necessity· will be served by the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Whole Foods Market, located at 3443 South Sepulveda Boulevard, and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. 2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Whole Foods Market, located at 3443 South Sepulveda Boulevard. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code ction 23958.4. Councilwoman, 5th District ~ May 19, 2026 MD  Item No. 26 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the revised Ordinance dated May 19, 2026. PRESENTED BY___________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District SECONDED BY___________________________ JOHN S. LEE Councilmember, 12th District May 19, 2026 CF 25-1466  26A MOTION I MOVE that the COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise wage and benefit provisions for airport employees and hotel workers, Item 26 on today's agenda (CF 25-1466), BE AMENDED to REVISE the ORDINANCE dated May 18, 2026, as follows: 1. REVISE: a. Section 10.37.2(a)(2) of Article 11, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to adjust the corresponding wage rates for an Employee as follows: 1. Beginning on July 1, 2026, the wage rate for an Employee shall be no less than $25.00 per hour. 11. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the wage rate for an Employee shall be no less than $25.50 per hour. 111. Beginning on July 1, 2028, the wage rate for an Employee shall be no less than $28.50 per hour. 1v. Beginning on July 1, 2029, the wage rate for an Employee shall be no less than $29.00 per hour. v. Beginning on January 1, 2030, the wage rate for an Employee shall be no less than $30.00 per hour. v1. Beginning on July 1, 2030, and annually thereafter on July 1, the hourly wage rate for an Employee of an Employer servicing the Airport shall be adjusted higher by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as measured from January to December of the preceding year. The DAA shall announce the adjusted rates on February 1st, or within two weeks of the release of the prior year's CPI-W, whichever is later, and publish a bulletin announcing the adjusted hourly wage rates, which shall take effect on July 1st of each year. MAY~ b. Section 10.37.3(a) of Article 11, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to adjust the corresponding rates as follows: 1. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the payment amount for health benefits provided to an Employee working for an Employer servicing the Airport shall be at least $8.15 an hour. 11. Beginning on July 1, 2028, the payment amount for health benefits provided to an Employee working for an Employer servicing the Airport shall be at least a rate per hour equal to $8.35 as adjusted by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the California Department of Managed Healthcare's Large Group Aggregate Rates (LGAR) report, as measured from January to December of the preceding year. The DAA shall announce the adjusted rates on April 1st, 2028 or within two weeks of the release of the prior year's LGAR report, whichever is later, and publish a bulletin announcing the adjusted rates, which shall take effect on July 1, 2028. 111. Beginning on July 1, 2029, and annually thereafter each July 1, the payment amount for health benefits provided to an Employee working for an Employer servicing the Airport shall be adjusted by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the California Department of Managed Healthcare's Large Group Aggregate Rates (LGAR) report, as measured from January to December of the preceding year. The DAA shall announce the adjusted rates on April 1st, or within two weeks of the release of the prior year's LGAR report, whichever is later, and publish a bulletin announcing the adjusted rates, which shall take effect en July 1st of each year. c. Section 186.02 of Article 6, Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to adjust the corresponding wage rates for a Hotel Worker as follows: 1. Beginning on July 1, 2026, the wage rate for a Hotel Worker shall be no less than $25. 00 per hour. 11. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the wage rate for a Hotel Worker shall be no less than $25.50 per hour. ,, 111. Beginning on July 1, 2028, the wage rate for a Hotel Worker shall be no less than $28.50 per hour. 1v. Beginning on July 1, 2029, the wage rate for a Hotel Worker shall be no less than $29.00 per hour. v. Beginning on January 1, 2030, the wage rate for a Hotel Worker shall be no less than $30.00 per hour. v1. Beginning on July 1, 2030, and annually thereafter on July 1, the hourly wage rate for a Hotel Worker shall be adjusted higher by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as measured from January to December of the preceding year. The Division shall announce the adjusted rates on February 1st, or within two weeks of the release of the prior year's CPI-W, whichever is later, and publish a bulletin announcing the adjusted hourly wage rates, which shall take effect on July 1st of each year. d. The first paragraph of Section 186.04 of Article 6, Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to read as follows: 1. Beginning on July 1, 2026, the health benefits required by this article shall consist of the payment per hour, by a Hotel Employer towards the provision of health care benefits for a Hotel Worker, equal to $4.25. 11. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the health benefits required by this article shall consist of the payment per hour, by a Hotel Employer towards the provision of health care benefits for a Hotel Worker, equal to $6.00. 111. Beginning on July 1, 2028, and annually thereafter each July 1, the health benefits required by this article shall consist of the payment per hour, by a Hotel Employer towards the provision of health care benefits for a Hotel Worker and dependents, equal to the health benefit payment in effect for an Employee of an Employer servicing the Airport pursuant to Section 10.37.3(a) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. PRESENTED BY: .......... < MARQUEECE -HARRIS-DAWSON Council President, 8th District SECONDED BY: 0