City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, May 27, 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, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10) Absent: McOsker - Nazarian - Price, Jr. - Raman - Soto-Martinez (5) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 26-0709 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of a Sanitary Sewer Easement for sewer purposes lying on 2250 and 2238 East 97th Street and 2269 East 99th Place - Right of Way No. 36000-2615 (Quitclaim). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 1  III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the quitclaim of a Sanitary Sewer Easement for sewer purposes lying on 2250 and 2238 East 97th Street and 2269 East 99th Place, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the May 4, 2026 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That the petitioners make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 7, 2026 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. 4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE to record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) Adopted to Reconsider Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 2  Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 25-1358 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to costs of necessary installation of software and equipment required for the Van Nuys Council Chambers in order to be in compliance with the Senate Bill 707 by July 1, 2026. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to: a. Work with the City Administrative Officer to identify $275,000 for for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment and software in order to meet the Senate Bill 707 requirements for remote public access (voice-only) of full session meetings in Van Nuys Council Chambers. b. Transfer the funds in the 2025-26 Year End Financial Status Report to ITA’s Account No. 009350, Communications Services. c. Request $35,000 in ongoing annual maintenance and licensing costs through the annual budget process. 2. 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 up to $275,000 from the unencumbered balance remaining in the ITA Fund No. 100/32, Account 009350, Communications Services, in the same amount and into the same accounts as exist on June 30, 2026. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 3  Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the April 21, 2026 ITA report, attached to the Council File, will have a one-time General Fund impact of $275,000 in project implementation costs. Future appropriations of $35,000 required for annual software licensing costs will be addressed as part of the annual budget process. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Pacoima Neighborhood Council Reseda Neighborhood Council For, If Amended: North Hollywood Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (3) 26-0499 GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION, AND AUDITS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding from the Innovation Fund (IF) for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Medical Records Requests Tracking System pilot project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE: a. The establishment and appropriation of a new appropriation account entitled Los Angeles Fire Department – Medical Records Requests Tracking System in the amount of $78,000 within Innovation Fund No. 105/10, from the available cash balance of the IF. b. The transfer of $78,000 from Innovation Fund No. 105/10, Los Angeles Fire Department – Medical Records Requests Tracking System to Fund No. 100/38, as follows: Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 4  i. Fund/Dept. No. 100/38, Acct No. 003040, Account Name: Contractual Services, Amount $78,000. 2. INSTRUCT the LAFD to: a. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year. b. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC): i. With an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. ii. If, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the City Council. c. Include acknowledgment, as appropriate, of the IPC on public materials, such as press releases or websites that reference the Medical Records Requests Tracking System project. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to the transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $78,000 of the remaining $596,728.96 Innovation Fund 2025-26 available balance. The $78,000 will be transferred to the LAFD to begin implementation of the pilot project that has been approved by the Innovation and Performance Commission. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommendations of this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as Innovation Fund monies are being utilized for an Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 5  eligible project which will improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of City service through innovation, productivity, and performance measurement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (4) 26-0500 GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, INNOVATION, AND AUDITS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding from the Innovation Fund (IF) for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Booking Innovation Team pilot project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE: a. The establishment and appropriation of a new appropriation account entitled Los Angeles Police Department – Booking Innovation Team in the amount of $30,000 within Innovation Fund No. 105/10, from the available cash balance of the IF. b. The transfer of $30,000 from Innovation Fund No. 105/10, Los Angeles Police Department – Booking Innovation Team to Fund No. 100/70, as follows: i. Fund/Dept. No. 100/70, Acct No. 003040, Account Name: Contractual Services, Amount $30,000. 2. INSTRUCT the LAPD to: a. Separately track all encumbrances and expenditures of IF monies so that unspent funds can be returned to the IF at the end of the fiscal year. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 6  b. Report to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC): i. With an accounting of the funds, the lessons learned, and any obstacles faced. ii. If, after the receipt of funds, the scope of the funded item differs from the scope approved for funding by the Mayor and the City Council. c. Include acknowledgment, as appropriate, of the IPC on public materials, such as press releases or websites that reference the Booking Innovation Team project. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections as necessary to the transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of these recommendations will allocate $30,000 of the remaining $596,728.96 Innovation Fund 2025-26 available balance. The $30,000 will be transferred to the LAPD to begin implementation of the pilot project that has been approved by the Innovation and Performance Commission. In some cases, departments will incur ongoing costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO also reports that the recommendations of this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as Innovation Fund monies are being utilized for an eligible project which will improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of City service through innovation, productivity, and performance measurement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez (1); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 7  (5) 26-0569 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Gabrielle Amster as the permanent General Manager, Department of Animal Services. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment 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 - JUNE 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026) Adopted Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) (6) 26-1200-S19 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Stewart Sebastian Lozano to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Pending (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment 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 Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 8  TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026) Adopted Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (7) 25-0778-S1 CD 14 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a signage supplemental use district for The Bloc located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision- maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. (ENV 2021-9959-EIR, State Clearinghouse No. 2022120319), certified on February 11, 2025, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the Project. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, attached to the Council file, as modified by the PLUM Committee on May 12, 2026, as the Findings of Council. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying revised ORDINANCE dated April 23, 2026, establishing The Bloc Sign District (Sign District) pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.2.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 9  4. NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report and draft Ordinance dated April 22, 2026. Applicant: NREA-TRC 700 LLC, Dan Cote Representative: Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Andie Adame Case No. CPC-2018-6388-SN Environmental No. ENV-2021-9959-EIR Related Cases: VTT-83482-CN-HCA; CPC-2021-9958-TDR- SPRHCA; CPC-2024-8052-DA 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 Adopted Item to Continue to May 29, 2026. Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) Adopted to Reconsider Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) (8) 26-0411 CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act appeal filed for the properties located at 23139 and 23141 West Collins Street. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 10  Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY the APPEAL filed by David Lowery and Susan Prestine (Representative: Amy Minteer, Carstens, Black & Minteer, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the SVAPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use and maintenance of a new 5,013 square foot, two-story, single-family dwelling with a maximum height of 25 feet and six inches, including covered patios, 310 square foot trellis, 196 square foot recreation room, 680 square-foot Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, and pool; one significant, mature tree is proposed for removal; all on Parcel A, Parcel B will remain vacant, no grading is proposed; for the properties located at 23139 and 23141 West Collins Street. Applicant: Yaron Levy, High Point Venture Representative: Aaron Belliston Case No. ZA-2023-2926-ZAA-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2023-2927-CE-1A Related Case: AA-2023-2925-PMLA-HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: The SVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 11  TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 31, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (9) 24-0403 CD 8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES REPORT relative to the development of the Lanzit Industrial Site located at 10901 South Clovis Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) for a 12 month period with the option to be extended for an additional 12 months, depending on the time securing project entitlements, with SoLa Impact to construct a modular housing manufacturing facility, a vocational school, a technology and manufacturing center for youth, and open space at the following locations: a. 1090 South Clovis Avenue b. 10901 South Clovis Avenue c. 10921 South Clovis Avenue d. 10930 South Clovis Avenue e. 10931 South Clovis Avenue Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 12  2. AUTHORIZE the interim General Manager, EWDD, in consultation with the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department or their respective designees to make technical corrections or adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action. 3. DECLARE, based on the findings contained in the April 20, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File, that the City-owned property is "exempt surplus land" for the purpose of the Surplus Land Act under Government Code Sections 54221(f)(1)(J)(ii)(1) and Government Code Sections 54221(f)(1)(J)(ii)(III), and which property is also exempt from the rules regulating the use of the property for affordable housing, based on the findings regarding the required use of the property for economic development purposes. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations contained in the April 20, 2026 MFC report, attached to the Council File. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (10) 12-0049-S17 CD 8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to release a Request for Proposals for development of 1636 West Manchester Avenue. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 13  Recommendation for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to prepare and release a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of 1636 West Manchester Avenue. 2. INSTRUCT the EWDD, or designee, to report back to the City Council with the results of the RFP process, including recommended developer selection and a request for authorization to negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by EWDD. 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, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (11) 22-0005-S134 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1435 West 53rd Street (Case No. 907667), Assessor I.D. No. 5003-009-018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1435 West 53rd Street (Case Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 14  No. 907667), Assessor I.D. No. 5003-009-018 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (12) 26-0005-S79 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 12707 West Mitchell Avenue (Case No. 863482), Assessor I.D. No. 4236-019-034, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 12707 West Mitchell Avenue (Case No. 863482), Assessor I.D. No. 4236-019-034 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (13) 26-0005-S80 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 15  property at 11021 West Hesby Street (Case No. 871932), Assessor I.D. No. 2353-008-024, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 11021 West Hesby Street (Case No. 871932), Assessor I.D. No. 2353-008-024 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (14) 26-0005-S81 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 12621 West Debell Street (Case No. 857738), Assessor I.D. No. 2624-015-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 12621 West Debell Street (Case No. 857738), Assessor I.D. No. 2624-015-009 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 16  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (15) 26-0005-S82 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5136 North Willow Crest Avenue (Case No. 883555), Assessor I.D. No. 2419-016-021, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5136 North Willow Crest Avenue (Case No. 883555), Assessor I.D. No. 2419-016-021 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (16) 26-0005-S83 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 10706 West Ohio Avenue (Case No. 836740), Assessor I.D. No. 4325-031-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 17  RESOLUTION removing the property at 10706 West Ohio Avenue (Case No. 836740), Assessor I.D. No. 4325-031-002 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (17) 26-0005-S84 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 127 North Bonnie Brae Street (Case No. 833046), Assessor I.D. No. 5157-027-013, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 127 North Bonnie Brae Street (Case No. 833046), Assessor I.D. No. 5157-027-013 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (18) 26-0005-S85 Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 18  CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 935 East Venezia Avenue (Case No. 869999), Assessor I.D. No. 4241-030-006, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 935 East Venezia Avenue (Case No. 869999), Assessor I.D. No. 4241-030-006 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (19) 26-0005-S86 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1273 East 108th Street (Case Nos. 663042; 699057), Assessor I.D. No. 6065-011-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1273 East 108th Street (Case Nos. 663042; 699057), Assessor I.D. No. 6065-011-011 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 19  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (20) 26-0005-S87 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 227 South Reno Street (Case No. 836602), Assessor I.D. No. 5155-006-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 227 South Reno Street (Case No. 836602), Assessor I.D. No. 5155-006-005 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (21) 26-0005-S88 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 701 West 80th Street (Case No. 612306), Assessor I.D. No. 6032-027-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 701 West 80th Street (Case Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 20  No. 612306), Assessor I.D. No. 6032-027-009 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (22) 26-0005-S89 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1342 South Ogden Drive (Case No. 826849), Assessor I.D. No. 5086-016-021, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1342 South Ogden Drive (Case No. 826849), Assessor I.D. No. 5086-016-021 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (23) 26-0005-S90 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1554 East 105th Street (Case No. 842665), Assessor I.D. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 21  No. 6065-016-004, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1554 East 105th Street (Case No. 842665), Assessor I.D. No. 6065-016-004 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (24) 26-0005-S91 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 7421 West Oakwood Avenue (Case No. 871542), Assessor I.D. No. 5526-033-017, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 7421 West Oakwood Avenue (Case No. 871542), Assessor I.D. No. 5526-033-017 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 22  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (25) 26-0704 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Participant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Participation in the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LARIAC8) Project to acquire updated aerial imagery and associated geospatial data for Citywide use. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Engineering, to: a. Execute the Participant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the LARIAC8 project and the payment of $539,000 for the acquisition of imagery and associated products from LARIAC8. b. Transfer of funds from participating departments to the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, titled LARIAC8 Project, as stated in the CAO report dated April 2, 2026, attached to the Council file. c. Direct departments to coordinate with the Controller to complete fund transfers. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed expenditure of $539,000 will be funded through existing appropriations from multiple departments and transferred into the Engineering Special Services Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the action recommended in said CAO report complies with the City Financial Policies in that one-time funds are used for one-time expenditures. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 23  Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (26) 26-0428 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE – PADILLA) relative to initiating the process to change the name of 39th Street from Main Street to Figueroa Street to "Paralympic Street.” Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the City Engineer to initiate the process of changing the name of 39th Street from Main Street to Figueroa Street to "Paralympic Street." Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item as Amended - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) (27) 26-0712 CD 9 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE – HUTT) relative to designating the intersection of 48th Street and Avalon Boulevard as " Senior Pastor, Dr. Carl A. McCorkle, Square." Recommendations for Council action: Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 24  1. ERECT ceremonial sign(s) at the intersection of 48th Street and Avalon Boulevard to include the following language “Senior Pastor, Dr. Carl A. McCorkle, Square” for his dedication to the City of Los Angeles. 2. DIRECT the Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at or suitably near this location. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (28) 24-2000-S3 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – NAZARIAN) relative to creating an Ad Hoc Committee on Film, Entertainment, and Creative Industry. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris- Dawson – Nazarian): 1. RESOLVE to create an Ad Hoc Committee on Film, Entertainment, and Creative Industry to review and coordinate all matters related to film, television, and creative content production, including but not limited to policy, regulation, development, and stimulus of associated activities, such as permitting, location filming, use of City facilities, post- production, streamlining of City processes, initiatives governing industry and community relations, green production initiatives, departmental oversight and film contract oversight, marketing Los Angeles as an entertainment hub, protection of public safety, and inter-agency policy collaboration; with said Committee to include up to three members. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 25  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to re-refer all current pending files related to film and television production to the new Ad Hoc Committee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the matter above.) Adopted Item as Amended - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) (29) 26-0728 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Assistant Chief Grants Administrator (Class Code 1577) position for the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant Chief Grants Administrator (Class Code 1577) position for the EWDD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 - JUNE 5, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 5, 2026) Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 26  (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (30) 26-0729 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Deputy City Engineer (Class Code 9490-2) position for the Burreau of Engineering (BOE) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy City Engineer (Class Code 9490-2) position for the BOE from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 - JUNE 5, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 5, 2026) (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (31) 15-1207-S8 CD 9 BUDGET AND FINANCE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to status updates on the Los Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 27  Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project for February and March 2026. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 6, 2026, attached to the Council file, relative to a status update on the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project as of February 2026. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $3,164,416.43 in appropriations between funds and departments as specified in Attachment B of the CAO report dated April 7, 2026, attached to the Council file, for the City staff and administrative expenses for work related to the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project. 3. In accordance with Recommendation No. 2 above, AUTHORIZE the Controller to reimburse the General Fund within the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA), upon CAO approval and receipt of requesting departments’ labor services, construction materials, and supply invoices for completed work to include reimbursement for labor services documentation that must contain an hourly breakdown with task descriptions and codes detailing the completed MICLA eligible work, relative to the departmental accounts designated for the projects detailed in said CAO report dated April 7, 2026. 4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to the transactions included in said CAO report dated April 7, 2026, to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the CAO report dated April 7, 2026 include transfers in appropriations and authorized reimbursements for expenditures totaling $3,164,416.43. Sufficient funds exist within the MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (LACC) Construction Fund No. 27M to support the Project expenditures through October 2026. The anticipated second bond sale in October 2026 will support the remaining Project expenditures through project completion. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 28  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, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (32) 15-1207-S7 BUDGET AND FINANCE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a verbal update request on the status of the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Jurado): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), specifically the Project Executive, with support from the Bureau of Engineering, the Chief Tourism Officer, and any other relevant City departments, to provide a verbal update at the next regular Budget and Finance Committee meeting on the status of the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project. The update should include: a. Current total project budget and funding breakdown. b. Expenditures to date. c. Identification of any cost overruns, funding gaps, or anticipated budget adjustments. d. Updated project schedule and key construction milestones. e. Assessment of risks that could impact the timeline or budget performance. Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 29  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, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (33) 26-0660 CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the First Amendment to License Agreement LAA-8972 with Shell California Pipeline Company, LLC to extend the term for pipeline facilities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the Board’s determination that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the First Amendment to License Agreement LAA- 8972 with Shell California Pipeline Company, LLC to extend the term by ten years, covering pipeline facilities at Los Angeles International Airport. 3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles World Airports Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to License Agreement LAA-8972 with Shell California Pipeline Company, LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Airport Commissioners reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 30  a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 30, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026) (Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 606) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Nazarian, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (5) (34) 26-0600.. ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026) NO ACTION TAKEN Ayes: (0); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 31  Closed Session (35) 26-0610 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Dominick Deluca v. City of Los Angeles, Claim Nos. C26-13042 and C26-13645. (This matter arises from a flooding incident on February 16-17, 2026, on the 7400 block of Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Harris-Dawson) to approve the City Attorney’s Recommendations – IN OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) (36) 26-0621 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nazeli Kiradzhyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Claim Nos. C26-13219 and C26-13472. (This matter arises from a flooding incident on February 16 – 17, 2026, on the 7400 block of Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Harris-Dawson) to approve the City Attorney’s Recommendations – IN OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 32  Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (37) 24-1458 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT relative to holding a public hearing regarding the City’s status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts prior to the adoption of the 2026-27 Budget, in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3. A. CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT DATED MAY 14, 2026 Recommendation for Council action: HOLD a public hearing relative to the status of vacancies prior to the adoption of the 2026-27 Budget, in accordance with California Government Code Section 3502.3 B. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT REPORT DATED MAY 14, 2026 and REVISED PRESONNEL DEPARTMENT REPORT DATED MAY 21, 2026 Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the following Personnel Department reports: 1. May 14, 2026 report 2. May 21, 2026 revised report Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the recommendation contained in the May 14, 2026 CAO report, attached to the Council File, to hold a public hearing regarding the City’s vacant positions. Nothing submitted by the Personnel Department. Financial Policies Statement: Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 33  The CAO reports that the May 14, 2026 CAO report, attached to the Council File, is in compliance 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, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (3) (38) 26-0600 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Park (1); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (4) ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, ​Yaroslavsky (12) Absent: McOsker, Raman , Soto-Martinez (3) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 34 By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday - May 27, 2026 - PAGE 35  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Park All Members Mike Lanning  Item No. 35 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the recommendations contained in the Confidential City Attorney Report (Report No. R26-0229) related to the case entitled, Dominick Deluca v. City of Los Angeles. PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District May 27, 2026 CF 26-0610  ITEM NO. 35 05/27/26 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Dominick Deluca v. City of Los Angeles, Claim Nos. C26-13042 and C26-13645 (This matter arises from flooding incident on February 16 – 17, 2026, on the 7400 block of Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $160,000 in settlement of the above-entitled Bureau of Sanitation matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: BP Operating Company (US), LLC, Brooklyn Projects and Dominick Deluca in the amount of $160,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the City Council [“Yes”: Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson - Hernandez – Hutt – Jurado - Lee – Nazarian – Padilla – Park – Price – Rodriguez - Yaroslavsky (12); “No”: (0) Absent: McOsker – Raman – Soto-Martinez (3)] at its meeting held on May 27, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District 05/27/26 CF 26-0610  Item No. 36 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the recommendations contained in the Confidential City Attorney Report (Report No. R26-0230) related to the case entitled, Nazeli Kiradzhyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles. PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District May 27, 2026 CF 26-0621  ITEM NO. 36 5/2726 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Nazeli Kiradzhyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Claim Nos. C26-13219 and C26-13472 (This matter arises from a flooding incident on February 16 – 17, 2026, on the 7400 block of Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $185,000 in settlement of the above-entitled Bureau of Sanitation matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: Vahe Basmadjian, The Bun Bun and Nazeli Kiradzhyan in the amount of $185,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the City Council [“Yes”: Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson - Hernandez – Hutt – Jurado - Lee – Nazarian – Padilla – Park – Price – Rodriguez - Yaroslavsky (12); “No”: (0) Absent: McOsker – Raman – Soto-Martinez (3)] at its meeting held on May 27, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District 05/27/26 CF 26-0621  TO CITY CLERK fOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT #S 1 REGUlAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO BEJ'OST8) MOTION I MOVE that the Council RESOLVE that $10,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699-14 be allocated / appropriated for any aspect of the efforts / operations of the Granada Hills Little League. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Clerk be directed to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to Granada Hills Little League, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form , if needed; and that, if needed, the Councilmember of the Twelfth District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Clerk be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion. C> SECOND& UMAC ~ 6 tK' MAY 2 7 2026  -- -~ - ~ f -r~~{{Y CLERK ~OR PLACEM'oo~oo NEXT ,--~;,;;..: ,._ ., L_RfGLfAR COUN~l~~Ef'IDA TO BE POSTED #52, ; - ... ,... , MOTION The Special Events Ordinance provides that the City Council may add or remove events from the List of Citywide Special Events by motion. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Chief Legislative Analyst be instructed to add the "Jonathan Leonard Juneteenth Event" to the List of Citywide Special Events for Council District 10. PRESENTED BY: ~ c k -c:~ - HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District SECONDED BY: majs ~ MAY 2 7 2026