City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, June 24, 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, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10) Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) 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) 26-0737 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal filed by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP) from the Board’s decision in approving a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15332 of the California CEQA Guidelines, for the proposed El Corazon Art Park Project at 1st and Broadway Civic Center Park located at 126 North Broadway. (Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 1  Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 26-0823 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to POLA Resolution No. 26-10720 approving the First Amendment to Permit No. 891 with Del Mar Seafoods, Inc., an Order resetting compensation, and consent to sublease. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR that the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f), and Article III, Class 1(14), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 26-10720 approving the First Amendment to Permit No. 891 with Del Mar Seafoods, Inc., an Order resetting compensation, and consent to sublease. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 2  Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Harbor Commissioners reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Neither the City Administrative Officer (CAO) nor the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 2, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (3) 24-1081-S1 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to POLA Resolution No. 26- 10727 approving the Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 21-9815 with Vopak Terminal, Inc. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR that the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 26-10727 approving the Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 21-9815 with Vopak Terminal, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Harbor Commissioners reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Neither the City Administrative Officer (CAO) nor the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 3  has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (4) 26-0824 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to POLA Resolution No. 26- 10728 approving the First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 23-9967 with Howard Industrial Partners LLC. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR that the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 26-10728 approving the First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 23-9967 with Howard Industrial Partners LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Harbor Commissioners reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Neither the City Administrative Officer (CAO) nor the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 4  TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (5) 23-1200-S114 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Eunice Song to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Eunice Song to the ELAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 4) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 5, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (6) 24-1200-S60 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Steven Welliver to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 5  Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Steven Welliver to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 5. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 5, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (7) 25-1200-S11 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Julio Esperias, Jr. to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Julio Esperias, Jr. to the SLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 9. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 10, 2026 Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 6  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (8) 26-0643 CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Fred and Elizabeth Schaarmann House, located at 7850 West Torreyson Drive; and 7896 West Mulholland Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the amended FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Fred and Elizabeth Schaarmann House, located at 7850 West Torreyson Drive; and 7896 West Mulholland Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Owners/Applicants: Adam W. Walker, Trustee, Wicks Fund Trust; and Wicks Walker Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 7  Case No. CHC-2026-338-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2026-339-CE Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 15, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (9) 26-0623 CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Sparkletts Bottling Plant and Offices, located at 4500 - 4556 East Lincoln Avenue; 1406 - 1416 North Avenue 45; and 1431 - 1449 North Avenue 46, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Sparkletts Bottling Plant and Offices, Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 8  located at 4500 - 4556 East Lincoln Avenue; 1406 - 1416 North Avenue 45; and 1431 - 1449 North Avenue 46, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: David Dellinger, Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society Owners: Sparkletts Drinking Water Corporation; and Foremost Water Corporation Case No. CHC-2026-332-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2026-333-CE Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 15, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (10) 26-0804 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning with support from the City Attorney, to amend the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan to add a new provision under Section 8. Sign Regulations to read as follows: F. Original Art Mural Conversion. Notwithstanding any provision in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to the contrary, to encourage the revitalization of the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor, buildings that have existing legally permitted Original Art Murals may convert into Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 9  an on-site Wall Sign subject to the following requirements: a. The sign is a Wall Sign, except that the sign shall not be a Digital Display, off-site commercial sign, or have any flashing, mechanical, strobe, or blinking lights or moving parts. b. The sign is within a Regionally Impact Area - Cahuenga Pass (identified on Map 14). c. The sign area does not exceed the area of the existing Original Art Mural. d. The portion of the building with the sign is not directly adjacent to and facing a residential use. The conversion of Original Art Murals to Wall Signs pursuant to this section shall be reviewed for approval pursuant to the Administrative Clearance Review procedures in Section 9 of the Specific Plan and shall not be subject to the provisions in LAMC Section 22.119. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (11) 26-0681 CD 11 CONSIDERATION OF and ACTIONS RELATED TO A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND RELATED CEQA FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (WLAAPC); AND AN APPEAL filed by Elise Slifkin-McClure, Dennis Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 10  McClure and Patrick Kane Dossett, from the determination of the WLAAPC in: 1) Approving, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 F. of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Specific Plan Exception from the Coastal Bluffs Specific Plan to allow: a) A height of 15 feet within the area between the front lot line, adjacent to and parallel to the street, and an imaginary line located 38 feet toward the rear lot line there from, in lieu of the nine feet otherwise permitted by Section 5.A.3.a. of the Specific Plan, and b) An overall height of 49 feet 11 inches in lieu of the 45 feet otherwise permitted by Section 5.A.3.d. of the Specific Plan; 2) Approving, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit for the proposed project on a lot located in a Dual Permit Jurisdiction Area of the California Coastal Zone; and 3) Approving, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65590 and 65590.1 and the City of Los Angeles Interim Mello Act Compliance Administrative Procedures, a Mello Act Compliance Review for the construction of two new residential units in the Coastal Zone; for the construction of a new four-story, 2,452 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage, attached 742 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit, basement, patio, courtyard, roof deck, retaining walls, on-grade stairs, and elevated driveway, the project includes grading consisting of 383 cubic yards of cut, 35 cubic yards of fill, and 348 cubic yards of export; for the properties located at 237 and 239 East Montreal Street, subject to Conditions of Approval; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: Justin Brevoort Representative: Gregory J. Shoop Case No. APCW-2022-3943-SPE-CDP-MEL-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2022-3944-CE (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a 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 24, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 24, 2026) Adopted Item Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 11  Raman, Rodriguez (5) (12) 23-0861 CD 14 STATUTORY EXEMPTION, BOYLE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE (BHCPU) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) NO. ENV-2016-2906 AND ADDENDUM, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to implementing the Boyle Heights Community Plan. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE, based upon the whole of the record, including the report transmitted to Council file No. 23-0861 on May 28, 2026 identified as, "Senate Bill 131 Report," that the modifications to the BHCPU approved by the City Council on April 29, 2026 are Statutorily Exempt under Public Resources Code Section 21080.85. 2. APPROVE the Addendum, dated April 2026 and identified as, “Addendum to the BHCPU EIR,” transmitted by the Department of City Planning (DCP) on May 29, 2026, attached to the file; and DETERMINE, based upon the whole of the administrative record including after the review of the EIR and the Addendum, in the independent judgement of the City Council, determine that the draft Ordinances were analyzed in the EIR as modified for the BHCPU, EIR Nos. ENV-2016-2906-EIR and Addendum No. ENV-2016-2906-EIR-ADD1 and no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164; and ADOPT the modified Mitigation and Monitoring Program. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS, identified as, “Exhibit B City Charter, Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), and General Plan Findings,” dated June 10, 2024, attached to the file, as the Findings of Council; and FIND based upon the analysis and justifications in the memorandum, identified as, “Chapter 1A EV Report”, dated May 26, 2026, and attached to the file, the objective standards applied to Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Facilities in the proposed amendments to Chapter 1A of the Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 12  LAMC, or the application of any analogous objective standards in Chapter I of the LAMC, are necessary to ensure that EV Charging Facilities do not cause a specific, adverse impact on the public health or safety. 4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 3, 2026, establishing the Boyle Heights Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District for the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area. 5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 3, 2026, amending Section 12.04 of the LAMC and Section 1.5.2 of Chapter 1A of the LAMC and Ordinance No. 183,144 (as amended by Ordinance No. 188422), to remove the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area from the Los Angeles River Improvement Overlay District and amend the zoning map accordingly. 6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 3, 2026, amending Section 12.04 of Chapter I, and Section 1.5.2 of Chapter 1A, of the LAMC and Ordinance No.184246, to remove the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area from the Clean Up Green Up Supplemental Use District and amend the zoning map accordingly. 7. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 3, 2026, amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area pursuant to LAMC Chapter 1A Section 13B.12.6. 8. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 3, 2026, amending Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 14 of Chapter 1A and Section 11.5.15 of Chapter I of LAMC to adopt zoning districts and applicable rules and regulations to implement the BHCPU and to make related clean up amendments. 9. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 28, 2026, amending the zoning maps in Chapter I and Chapter 1A of the LAMC to remove the zones for the Boyle Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 13  Heights Community Plan Area from the Zoning Map for Chapter I of the LAMC and to add the zones for the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area to the Zoning Map for Chapter 1A of the LAMC. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case Nos. CPC-2016-2905-CPU; CPC-2016-2905-CPU-M1 Environmental Nos. ENV-2016-2906-EIR; ENV-2016-2906-EIR-ADD1 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by DCP nor 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 TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (4) (13) 26-0691 CD 5 NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, RESOLUTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 640 South San Vicente Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2023- 5445-ND, and all comments received, there is no Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 14  substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and ADOPT the Negative Declaration. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS, of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, for a General Plan Amendment to the Wilshire Community Plan Amendment to amend the land use designation of the Project site from Limited Commercial to Regional Commercial. 4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 12, 2026, effectuating a Zone Change and Height District Change from CR-1L-O and CR-1VL-O to (T)(Q)C2-2D-O; for the change of use of an existing five- story building from medical offices to medical clinics including a surgery center, which requires a GPA, Zone Change, and Height District Change to change the property’s underlying land use designation to Regional Commercial, and the property’s zone and height district to (T)(Q)C2-2D-O, to allow the change of use; construction consists of interior tenant improvements only; the existing 68,500-square-foot building would not change in size, and no changes are proposed to the exterior or footprint of the existing building or parking structure; vehicular access to the Project Site would continue to be via two driveways into the parking structure, one off of San Vicente Boulevard and one off of the alley; no changes are proposed to the existing hardscape or street trees; for the property located at 640 South San Vicente Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Jose Nazar, Land of the Free LP Applicant Representative: Nick Leathers, Crest Real Estate Case No. CPC-2023-5444-GPA-ZC-HD Environmental No. ENV-2023-5445-ND Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 15  Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 18, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) Adopted to Reconsider Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez (3) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez (3) (14) 26-0265 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to an evaluation of the alignment of Department of Water and Power (DWP) capital planning, distribution upgrades, and interconnection processes with areas targeted for higher-density housing. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Nazarian - Park): INSTRUCT the DWP, in coordination with the Department of City Planning, Department of Building and Safety, and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report within 90 days on the following: a. A summary of areas that have recently been upzoned or are anticipated to experience significant increases in allowable residential density through Community Plan updates, Senate Bill (SB) 79 implementation, Transit Oriented Communities, Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP), and related Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 16  policies. b. An assessment of DWP current electrical distribution capacity in those areas, including: i. Current circuit and substation loading levels. ii. Areas projected to require upgrades to accommodate anticipated multi-family buildout. iii. Planned or scheduled capital improvements in those areas. c. An evaluation of how long it currently takes to provide new or upgraded electrical service for multi-family residential projects, including: ​ i. Average timelines for interconnection and required upgrades. ii. Factors contributing to delays. iii. Opportunities to streamline or standardize processes. d. An analysis of the typical costs associated with electrical system upgrades for higher-density residential projects, including: ​ i. Costs borne by developers on a project-specific basis. ii. System-wide investments planned by DWP to support housing growth. iii. Potential financing mechanisms or cost-sharing models that could reduce upfront barriers to housing production. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 17  e. Recommendations for proactively aligning DWP infrastructure investment planning with areas targeted for housing growth, including: ​ i. Whether a "housing priority infrastructure program" should be established to accelerate upgrades in high-opportunity, transit-rich areas. ii. Whether the City should develop a public infrastructure readiness map to increase transparency and predictability for housing development. iii. Policy changes that would reduce electrical capacity constraints as a barrier to multi-family housing. f. Identify strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery in order to ensure that utility capacity does not become a bottleneck to achieving the City's housing, climate, and equity goals. 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, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (15) 26-0800 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the sale of City-owned property located at 11381 West Chalon Road. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky – Soto-Martinez): 1. DECLARE the City-owned property located at 11381 West Chalon Road. Los Angeles CA, 90049 (APN 4369-007-900) as Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 18  a surplus asset. 2. DIRECT the Department of General Services GSD), with the assistance of the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to take all necessary steps and prepare all required documents to effectuate the sale of the parcel. 3. DIRECT the GSD to include an access easement to the adjacent property owner (11401 Chalon Road) when selling the property. 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, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (16) 26-0047-S1 CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeal for the properties located at 400 South Central Avenue (364 - 448 and 425 - 433 South Central Avenue; and 715 and 730 East 4th Street). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 21081.6 and 21082.1(c), the decision-maker has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prepared for this Project, which includes the Draft EIR, ENV-2021-4071-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2022030295), dated October 2023, and the Final EIR dated October 2024 (Fourth and Central Project EIR), as Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 19  well as the whole of the administrative record. 2. CERTIFY the following: a. The Fourth and Central Project EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. b. The Fourth and Central Project EIR was presented to the City Council as a decision-making body of the lead agency, and the decision-making body reviewed and considered the information in the EIR prior to approving the project. c. The Fourth and Central Project EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the lead agency. 3. ADOPT the following: a. The related and prepared Fourth and Central Project EIR Environmental Findings. b. The Statement of Overriding Considerations. c. The Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Fourth and Central Project EIR. 4. ADOPT the Findings of the LACPC, as modified by PLUM Committee on May 12, 2026, as the Findings of Council. 5. RESOLVE TO DENY the APPEAL filed by Kristin Fukushima, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in denying the appeal, and sustaining the Advisory Agency’s determination dated August 20, 2025; Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 20  and approving, pursuant to Sections 17.03 and 17.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82974-CN-HCA (stamped map, dated August 21, 2025) for the merger and re-subdivision of the site into four ground lots and 27 airspace lots and for condominium purposes, and a Haul Route for the export of up to 651,000 cubic yards of soil; for the properties located at 400 South Central Avenue (364 - 448 and 425 - 433 South Central Avenue; and 715 and 730 East 4th Street), subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee on May 12, 2026, as follows and attached to the Council file: 1) Add Condition 63.c, 2) Add Condition 63.d, and 3) Renumber Condition 63.c to be 63.e. Applicant: Standard Southern Corporation Representative: Mayer Brown, LLP Case No. VTT-82974-CN-HCA-2A Environmental No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR Related Cases: CPC-2021-4069-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-MCUP-SPR-HCA; CPC-2021-4069-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-MCUP-SPR-HCA-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 30, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 30, 2026) Adopted Item to Continue to June 30, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (17) 26-0047 CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 21  PROGRAM, AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, and Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change for the properties located at 400 South Central Avenue (364 - 448 and 425 - 433 South Central Avenue; and 715 and 730 East 4th 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, that the Project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR (SCH No. 2022030295); and pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act 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 (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, for a General Plan Amendment to the Downtown Community Plan to change the land use designation on a portion of the project site from Hybrid Industrial to Community Center. 4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 9, 2025, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change to (T)(Q)C2-3D, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 12.32 F and Q; and pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.11(e), approve two Developer Incentives to permit: 1) 7.5 percent increase in the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR), from 6:1 to 6.45:1, to permit up to 2,116,064 square feet of floor area; and 2) averaging of FAR, density, and open space across the Project Site; for the Fourth & Central Project (Project) that would consist of three distinct sites with a total land area of approximately eight acres, comprised of the following areas: North Site (1.35 acres) located at the northeast corner of 4th Street and Central Avenue; South Site (5.99 acres) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 22  located south of 4th Street between Central Avenue and Alameda Street; and West Site (0.32 acres) located at the northwestern intersection of Gladys Avenue and Central Avenue, the Project would demolish the existing surface parking and cold storage facility uses on the West and South Sites, and would adaptively reuse, if feasible, a portion of a six-story cold storage building on the North Site while demolishing the remaining warehouse uses, the Project would include a mix of residential, office, and restaurant/retail uses within 10 distinct buildings within the Project Site totaling up to 2,318,534 square feet of floor area, the Project would include: 1,589 residential units, including affordable housing units, totaling 1,761,673 square feet; 411,113 square feet of office uses; and 145,748 square feet of restaurant/retail uses, the Project would include approximately two acres of publicly accessible open space, the proposed buildings would range in height from two to 30 stories, with a maximum height of 364 feet, parking would be provided in up to four levels of subterranean parking and in above-grade parking podiums; for the properties located at 400 South Central Avenue (364 - 448 and 425 - 433 South Central Avenue; and 715 and 730 East 4th Street), as modified by the PLUM Committee on May 12, 2026. 5. ADOPT the typographical corrections to the Q Conditions and D Limitations, as presented in the Communication from the Department of City Planning (DCP) dated May 6, 2026, attached to the Council file. 6. ADOPT the modifications to the Q Conditions and D Limitations, as presented in the Communication from Council District 14 – Recommended Amendments, dated May 11, 2026, attached to the Council file. Applicant: Standard Southern Corporation Representative: Mayer Brown, LLP Case No. CPC-2021-4069-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-MCUP-SPR-HCA Environmental No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR Related Case: VTT-82974-CN-HCA-2A Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 23  Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Arts District Little Tokyo Neighborhood Council TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 30, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 30, 2026) Adopted Item to Continue to June 30, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) (18) 26-0047-S2 CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) NO. ENV-2021-4071-EIR [STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) NO. 2022030295], STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Main Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) and Site Plan Review (SPR) appeal for the properties located at 400 South Central Avenue (364 - 448 and 425 - 433 South Central Avenue; and 715 and 730 East 4th Street). Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 24  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, that the Project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR (SCH No. 2022030295); and pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act 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 (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY the APPEAL filed by Kristin Fukushima, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in: 1) approving an MCUP to permit the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages for on-site and/or off-site consumption within up to 10 establishments, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 W.1; and, 2) approving a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet of nonresidential floor area, or 50 or more dwelling units, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05; for the Fourth & Central Project (Project) that would consist of three distinct sites with a total land area of approximately eight acres, comprised of the following areas: North Site (1.35 acres) located at the northeast corner of 4th Street and Central Avenue; South Site (5.99 acres) located south of 4th Street between Central Avenue and Alameda Street; and West Site (0.32 acres) located at the northwestern intersection of Gladys Avenue and Central Avenue, the Project would demolish the existing surface parking and cold storage facility uses on the West and South Sites, and would adaptively reuse, if feasible, a portion of a six-story cold storage building on the North Site while demolishing the remaining warehouse uses, the Project would include a mix of residential, office, and restaurant/retail uses within 10 distinct buildings within the Project Site totaling up to 2,318,534 square feet of floor area, the Project would include: 1,589 residential units, including affordable housing units, totaling 1,761,673 square feet; 411,113 square feet of office uses; and 145,748 square feet of restaurant/retail uses, the Project would include approximately two acres of publicly Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 25  accessible open space, the proposed buildings would range in height from two to 30 stories, with a maximum height of 364 feet, parking would be provided in up to four levels of subterranean parking and in above-grade parking podiums; for the properties located at 400 South Central Avenue (364 - 448 and 425 - 433 South Central Avenue; and 715 and 730 East 4th Street), subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee on May 12, 2026, as follows: and attached to the Council file: 1) Add new Condition 2.c, 2) Add new Condition 2.d, and 3) Modify Condition 4. 4. NOTE and FILE the Communication from the Department of City Planning dated May 6, 2026, inasmuch as this was incorrectly uploaded to Council file 26-0047-S2. Applicant: Standard Southern Corporation Representative: Mayer Brown, LLP Case No. CPC-2021-4069-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-MCUP-SPR-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR Related Cases: VTT-82974-CN-HCA-2A; CPC-2021-4069-GPAJ- VZCJ-HD-MCUP-SPR-HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 26, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 26, 2026) Adopted Item to Continue to June 30, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 26  Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (19) 25-0030 RESOLUTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 7, 2025, and Updated Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor dated January 13, 2025, due to the windstorm and extreme fire weather system and devastating wildfires in the City of Los Angeles (City), pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated January 14, 2025, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency exists resulting from ongoing windstorm and extreme fire weather system and the devastating wildfires in the City within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., as set forth in the Mayor’s January 13, 2025 Updated Declaration of Local Emergency, which incorporated the declaration of emergency dated January 7, 2025, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 2. Resolve that because the local emergency, which began on January 7, 2025, continues to exist, there is a need to continue the state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 3. Instruct and request all appropriate City departments (including proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel, in accordance with LAAC Code Section 8.21 et seq., to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to respond to and abate the emergency and prevent further harm to the life, health, property, and safety, and receive, process; and, coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 27  4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency, as appropriate. 5. Resolve that, to the extent the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and to support the emergency operations of the City and its departments (including its proprietary departments), agencies, and personnel (including mutual aid resources) in responding to the declared local emergency, the competitive bidding requirements enumerated in City Charter Section 371, and further codified in the LAAC, including LAAC Section 10.15 be suspended until termination of the state of emergency and solely with respect to purchases and contracts needed to respond to the declared state of emergency. 6. Direct and request City departments and agencies making purchases pursuant to the authority granted in paragraph five (5), above, to report every two weeks to the City Council regarding the purchases and contracts made during the prior two week period on the reasons justifying why such purchase or contract was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City’s interests. 7. Request all City departments and agencies who have the authority to investigate and/or enforce any/all forms of price gouging, fraud, and theft by deceit, as described in the California Penal Code, to do so to the fullest extent permissible under federal, state, and local law. 8. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. 9. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 28  the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (20) 21-1015-S19 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the submittal of grant applications for the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), WaterSMART Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects Grant – Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), and the Interim General Manager, Department of Water and Power (DWP), or designees, to each prepare and submit grant applications for the BOR WaterSMART Large- Scale Water Recycling Projects Grant - FY 2026. 2. INSTRUCT the Director, BOS, and the Interim General Manager, DWP, or designees, to report if the City is awarded the grants, to request authority to accept the grant awards, and to request approval for any related actions to implement the grant awards. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the above recommendations will not result in a General Fund impact. There are sufficient project funds to meet the minimum 75 percent cost sharing requirement for the projects proposed under the BOR WaterSMART Large-Scale Recycling Projects grant - FY 2026, Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) No. R25AS00322. Upon notification of a grant award, a reassessment on the General Fund impact should be completed by departments as it relates to either lower than requested grant award amounts, Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 29  verification of local match requirements, or front-funding for grants on a reimbursement basis. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (21) 26-0005-S102 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1459 East 23rd Street (Case No. 928668), Assessor I.D. No. 5119-026-016, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1459 East 23rd Street (Case No. 928668), Assessor I.D. No. 5119-026-016, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (22) 26-0005-S103 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1888 West 22nd Street (Case No. 826588), Assessor I.D. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 30  No. 5058-023-040, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1888 West 22nd Street (Case No. 826588), Assessor I.D. No. 5058-023-040, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (23) 26-0005-S104 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3118 West 43rd Place (Case No. 893870), Assessor I.D. No. 5023-011-012, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3118 West 43rd Place (Case No. 893870), Assessor I.D. No. 5023-011-012, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 31  Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (24) 26-0005-S105 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 916 South Normandie Avenue (Case No. 870970), Assessor I.D. No. 5094-022-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 916 South Normandie Avenue (Case No. 870970), Assessor I.D. No. 5094-022-005, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (25) 26-0005-S106 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 593 West 14th Street (Case Nos. 600524;790744;815761;909674), Assessor I.D. No. 7454-027-001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 593 West 14th Street (Case Nos. 600524;790744;815761;909674), Assessor I.D. No. 7454-027- 001, from the REAP. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 32  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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (26) 26-0005-S107 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4319 South 8th Avenue (Case No. 897949), Assessor I.D. No. 5023-014-012, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4319 South 8th Avenue (Case No. 897949), Assessor I.D. No. 5023-014-012, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (27) 26-0005-S108 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 144 North Boyle Avenue (Case No. 873394), Assessor I.D. No. 5174-014-027, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 33  Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 144 North Boyle Avenue (Case No. 873394), Assessor I.D. No. 5174-014-027, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (28) 26-0005-S109 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 404 North State Street (Case No. 776549), Assessor I.D. No. 5174-006-018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 404 North State Street (Case No. 776549), Assessor I.D. No. 5174-006-018, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 34  (29) 26-0005-S110 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2743 East Fairmount Street (Case No. 843846), Assessor I.D. No. 5177-013-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2743 East Fairmount Street (Case No. 843846), Assessor I.D. No. 5177-013-011, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (30) 26-0005-S111 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 503 North Ardmore Avenue (Case No. 885720), Assessor I.D. No. 5521-009-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 503 North Ardmore Avenue (Case No. 885720), Assessor I.D. No. 5521-009-005, 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. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 35  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (31) 26-0005-S112 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 10974 South Willowbrook Avenue (Case No. 856292), Assessor I.D. No. 6069-007-029, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 10974 South Willowbrook Avenue (Case No. 856292), Assessor I.D. No. 6069-007-029, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (32) 25-0005-S150 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1035 West Venice Boulevard (Case No. 960170), Assessor I.D. No. 5135-023-010, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 36  Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 15, 2026, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1035 West Venice Boulevard (Case No. 960170), Assessor I.D. No. 5135-023-010, 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, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (33) 26-0600-S21 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Special Studies. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the list of Special Studies attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated June 10, 2026, attached to the Council file, as amended to incorporate the following: a. Amend R 43 as follows: Instruct the Department of Cultural Affairs to report to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee on the resources needed to maintain City- owned theaters in high need of state of good repair. b. Amend R 80 as follows: Instruct the Department of Transportation to report to the Transportation Committee and Public Works Committee on potential partnerships with nonprofit organizations to advance speed humps and other traffic calming measures. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 37  2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to open Council files for each Special Study. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (34) 26-0810 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract between the Office of Finance and HdL Coren & Cone, Inc. for documentary transfer tax enforcement services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute the proposed contract with HdL Coren & Cone, Inc. to provide documentary transfer tax enforcement services, for a term of five years, with one three-year option to extend; and, the maximum allowable compensation shall not exceed $550,000, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in the amount of $110,000 has been requested in the 2026-27 Proposed Budget and will be subject to approval by the Mayor and Council through the annual budget process. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation stated in the report is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that current and future expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 38  Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 28, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (35) 26-0875 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-146524 with Gartner, Inc. to provide project management and information technology (IT) consulting services for the LATAX system replacement project. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a proposed First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-146524 with Gartner, Inc. to provide project management and IT consulting services for the LATAX system replacement project, to extend the term by two years for a cumulative term of five years, effective October 24, 2024 through October 23, 2029; and, a total contract compensation amount of $7,150,675 for consulting services ($5,820,000) and IT research services ($1,330,675), subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for this amendment has been provided in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget. Subsequent years will be subject to approval by the Mayor and Council through the annual budget process. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that current operations will be funded with current year expenditures. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 39  Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 10, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 7, 2026) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (36) 26-0792 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for the months of January 2026 through April 2026. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the following Office of Finance reports dated May 28, 2026, attached to the Council file: a. Investment Report for the month ending January 31, 2026. b. Investment Report for the month ending February 28, 2026. c. Investment Report for the month ending March 31, 2026. d. Investment Report for the month ending April 30, 2026. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (37) 26-0573 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 40  COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to grant funding from the County of Los Angeles Measure A Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for the acquisition of property located at 355 South Kingsley Drive. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15325(f) [Acquisition, sale, or other transfer to preserve open space or lands for park purposes] of the California CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 25 of City CEQA Guidelines. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), retroactively, to submit a funding request to the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A TAP, as detailed in the Attachment of the Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee (LAFKSC) report dated April 16, 2026, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept grant funding in the amount of $700,000 from RPOSD for the acquisition of the property located at 355 South Kingsley Drive (Property). 4. DESIGNATE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all grant documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the acceptance and use of Measure A TAP funding for the Property. 5. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make necessary technical adjustments to carry out the intent of said LAFKSC report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the report recommendations. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 41  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (38) 16-0428-S2 CD 1 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-133387 for the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club’s (LABGC) Athletic Field and Basketball Court Lighting Project located at 2635 Pasadena Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the LABGC’s request to extend the term and deadline for completion of the design and construction to December 31, 2026, for the Athletic Field and Basketball Court Lighting Project (Grant Agreement No. C-133387) from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, Bureau of Engineering, to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-133387 to effectuate the extension of the deadline for said Project located at 2635 Pasadena Avenue. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K - L.A. For Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund as the recommended funding commitments are funded by Special Fund monies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 42  (39) 26-0793 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to work plans and grant funding from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) for four Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) projects. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the RAP to submit four work plans for the Debs Park Master Plan, Mount Carmel Recreation Center Improvements, North Valley Trails Master Plan, and Lincoln Park Master Plan projects (Projects) to the Los Angeles County RPOSD under the Measure A Category 1 and 2 Annual Allocation Grant Programs, as detailed in the Attachment of the Proposition K - L.A. For Kids Steering Committee (LAFKSC) report dated May 28, 2026, attached to the Council file. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept the funds, if awarded, for the amounts, scopes, and the performance periods outlined in said Attachment. 3. DESIGNATE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all grant documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the acceptance and use of Measure A funding for the Projects. 4. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make necessary technical adjustments to carry out the intent of said LAFKSC report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact as Measure A RPOSD grant funding does not require matching funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 43  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (40) 26-0669 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services associated with the case entitled Frakes v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 26STCV07755. *JOURNAL CORRECTION Recommendation for Council action*, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the retention of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC as outside counsel, and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a three-year contract for a budget not to exceed $600,000, to provide legal services associated with the case entitled Frakes v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCV07755, to be paid by the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from BOS special funds. 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 [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation in the aforementioned case.] Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (41) 24-1168 Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 44  CD 15 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for the case entitled Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Court of Appeal Case No. B350259 and Case No. B354451; Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 24STCV16728. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a three-year contract, in an initial amount of $160,000, with the law firm Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP for assistance in the appellate matter of Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Court of Appeal Case No. B350259 and Case No. B354451; LASC Case No. 24STCV16728. 2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place an agenda for the first regularly scheduled City Council meeting of the new Fiscal Year 2026-27, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the following action relative to this matter and for the funding of this contract: “That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $160,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item, to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301”. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 45  [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss the retention of Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP to assist the City Attorney’s Office in the City’s defense of Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Court of Appeal Case No. B350259 and Case No. B354451; LASC Case No. 24STCV16728. (This matter arises from an appeal following the Trial Court’s ruling that a Conditional Use Permit is not required for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, that the City must issue permits for Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC (Oceans 11) on a ministerial basis as Oceans11’s RV Park located at 23416 South President Avenue satisfied the performance standards in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 14.00A.7, but that the Housing Accountability Act did not apply.] Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (42) 26-0635 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) refund system to reimburse unlawfully collected tariffs. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Harris-Dawson): 1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to immediately preserve and pursue all legal, administrative, and financial remedies necessary to recover all unlawful tariff-related expenditures paid by the City from February 2025 to the present, including filing claims through the CAPE refund system, pursuing litigation if necessary, and seeking full reimbursement with accrued interest from the federal government. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO, in coordination with the Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, Department of Water and Power, Office of Finance, and all relevant departments, to report within 60 days with: Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 46  a. A comprehensive audit of all tariff-related expenditures on City projects. b. Identification of all eligible federal refund opportunities. c. Recommendations for establishing a dedicated Tariff Recovery and General Fund Restitution Account to ensure all recovered funds are returned to offset General Fund and capital project cost overruns. 3. INSTRUCT the CAO requires all contractors and vendors on City-funded projects to disclose and itemize tariff-related cost increases passed through to the City, ensuring full accounting of municipal financial exposure and maximizing reimbursement opportunities. 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, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) (43) 26-0867 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to outside counsel assistance in Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCP01082. *JOURNAL CORRECTION Recommendations for Council action*, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to enter into legal services contract agreement with Hecker Fink LLP, effective immediately, for advice and legal representation Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 47  to the City Ethics Commission (CEC) in the litigation. The contract will be administered through the Attorney Conflicts Panel program, consistent with rates approved under Charter section 708. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to fund the contract through the Attorney Conflicts Panel Fund No. 46T, Department 10, with the CEC reimbursing the CAO 100 percent of all related costs and expenses, as authorized by Charter section 711(b), by initially transferring $120,000 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 funds and, within 60 days after receiving a bill from the CAO, transferring any costs and expenses in excess of $120,000 from subsequent fiscal year funds. 3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller's instructions for any technical adjustments and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Financial Policies Statement: None submitted by the CEC. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the matter above.) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (5) (44) 25-0916 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 14, SECTION 15060(C) (2) AND SECTION 15061(B)(3), COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) prohibiting the processing and issuance of any by-right land use permits related to the Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 48  approval of Smoke & Vape Shops and/or tobacco retailer’s permits in the geographic boundaries of the City’s 15th Council District. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the ICO is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15060(c)(2) and Section 15061(b)(3), because adoption of the ICO will not result in a directly or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and has no potential for resulting in a significant effect on the environment as the ICO will maintain the status quo. 2. DETERMINE that the ICO is also exempt from CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Article II Section 2 (m), in that the ICO is only a temporary measure until appropriate permanent land use regulatory controls are established and it will not result in any impacts on the physical environment. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ICO ORDINANCE, dated June 16, 2026, relative to prohibiting the processing and issuance of any by-right land use permits related to the approval of Smoke & Vape Shops and/or tobacco retailer’s permits in the geographic boundaries of the City’s 15th Council District. 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 (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) Adopted Item to Continue to July 1, 2026 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Nazarian, Park, Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 49  Raman, Rodriguez (5) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (45) 26-0846 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 Tammy Prieto v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32007. (This matter arises from alleged adverse employment claims by a Department of Recreation and Parks employee.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (46) 26-0847 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 Jose Gerardo Saavedra v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV23508. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 26, 2024 at 5453 East Norwich Avenue, Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 50  Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (47) 26-0848 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 Lina Yoon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23360. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 10, 2021, on an uneven portion of the sidewalk in front of 10633 Bothwell Road, Chatsworth, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (48) 26-0849 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 Maria Pizano v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CHCV02674. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 3, 2022, in an empty tree well near 11300 block of Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (49) 26-0850 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 Penny Cronau v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05436. Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 51  (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 20, 2024 on an opened and/or broken and/or deteriorating and/or raised portion of the roadway near Canoga Avenue near Erwin Street in Woodland Hills.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (50) 26-0851 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 cases entitled Carmen Molina, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23VECV00313; Christina Sanchez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23VECV02272 (Non-Lead Case); and, Hormoz Babana v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23CHCV00761 (Non-Lead Case). (This matter arises from a July 3, 2022 fatal automobile accident that occurred at the intersection of Vanowen Street and Corbin Avenue.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (51) 26-0852 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 Consuelo Lopez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26405. (This matter arises from a May 17, 2023, traffic collision involving an on-duty Los Angeles Police Department vehicle that occurred on Flower Street at its intersection with 30th Street in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 52  Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (52) 26-0853 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 Eric Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV06292. (This matter arises from a traffic incident that occurred at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard on June 4, 2024.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open / Closed Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (53) 26-0727 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 City of Los Angeles v. Pacifica of the Valley Corporation, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP04055. (This matter arises from a Business License Tax assessment.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (54) 26-0833 CD 15 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled Fluckers, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23TRCV01881; and Smith, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 53  al., LASC Case No. 23TRCV01883. (This matter involves an exposure to litigation involving the City’s Professional Services Agreement No. C-139548 with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and the aforementioned cases.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Open Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) (55) 26-0369 CD 10 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 SR West Pico v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP00669. (This matter concerns a petition of writ of administrative mandate relating to the designation of residential real property as subject to the Rent Stablization Ordinance.) (The Housing and Homelessness Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on June 3, 2026; and, the Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on June 16, 2026.) Adopted Item Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) in OPEN SESSION to approve the recommendations in the confidential report from the City Attorney's Office Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Jurado, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (11) Absent: Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (4) Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 54 Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday - June 24, 2026 - PAGE 55  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Nazarian McOsker Thom Davis  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Raman All Councilmembers David Codell  ITEM NO. 45 6/24/26 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 Tammy Prieto v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32007 (This matter arises from alleged adverse employment claims by a Department of Recreation and Parks employee.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Peggy A. Farrell APC Client Trust Account, Law Offices of Allison M. Schulman, APC Client Trust Account and Tammy Prieto in the amount of $250,000. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0846  ITEM NO. 46 6//24/26 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 Jose Gerardo Saavedra v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV23508 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 26, 2024 at 5453 East Norwich Avenue, Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $140,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $140,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Stephan Filip, P.C., Client Trust Account in the amount of $140,000. Breakdown is as follows: a. $140,000 to Stephan Filip, P.C. and Jose Gerardo Saavedra. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0847  ITEM NO. 47 6/24/26 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 Lina Yoon v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23360 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 10, 2021, on an uneven portion of the sidewalk in front of 10633 Bothwell Road, Chatsworth, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: B&D Law Group, APLC Client Trust Account in the amount of $200,000. The breakdown is as follows: a. $200,000 to B&D Law Group, APLC and Lina Yoon. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0848  ITEM NO. 48 6/24/26 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 Maria Pizano v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CHCV02674 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 3, 2022, in an empty tree well near 11300 block of Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Oscar H. Gutierrez, APC Client Trust Account in the amount of $250,000. The breakdown is as follows: a. $250,000 to Law Offices of Oscar H. Gutierrez, APC and Maria Pizano. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0849  ITEM NO. 49 6/24/26 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 Penny Cronau v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05436 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 20, 2024 on an opened and/or broken and/or deteriorating and/or raised portion of the roadway near Canoga Avenue near Erwin Street in Woodland Hills.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Alexandroff Law Group, Client Trust Account in the amount of $300,000. The breakdown is as follows: a. $300,000 to Alexandroff Law Group and Penny Cronau. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0850  ITEM NO. 50 6/24/26 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the cases entitled Carmen Molina, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23VECV00313; Christina Sanchez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23VECV02272 (Non-Lead Case); and, Hormoz Babana v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23CHCV00761 (Non-Lead Case). (This matter arises from a July 3, 2022 fatal automobile accident that occurred at the intersection of Vanowen Street and Corbin Avenue.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $397,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $397,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $99,000 to State Law Firm, APC and Christina Sanchez. b. $100,000 to Law Offices of Burg and Brock, Hormoz Babana and Fiona Babarezaieh. c. $198,000 to State Law Firms, APC, Carmen Molina and Stiv Orellana. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District  SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0851  ITEM NO. 51 6/24/26 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 Consuelo Lopez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26405 (This matter arises from a May 17, 2023, traffic collision involving an on-duty Los Angeles Police Department vehicle that occurred on Flower Street at its intersection with 30th Street in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $275,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $275,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in Fiscal Year 2026-27 from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Office of Edna Felix, APC and Consuelo Lopez in the amount of $275,000. 4. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0852  ITEM NO. 52 6/24/26 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendation in the case entitled Eric Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV06292 (This matter arises from a traffic incident that occurred at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard on June 4, 2024.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REJECT the Plaintiff’s Statutory Offer of Settlement (California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 998) in the total amount of $4.5 million. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0853  ITEM NO. 53 6/24/26 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendation in order to effect settlement in the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Pacifica of the Valley Corporation, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP04055 (This matter arises from a Business License Tax assessment.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the proposed settlement for the above-entitled matter wherein Pacifica of the Valley Corporation, dba Pacifica Hospital of the Valley (Taxpayer) will pay principal and all accrued interest of $581,256.00, pursuant to a 36-month payment plan, to settle all amounts claimed owed for the tax periods at issue; and, the City will agree to waive penalties totaling $154,197.60 under the proposed settlement. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0727  ITEM NO. 54 6/24/26 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the cases entitled Fluckers, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23TRCV01881; and Smith, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al., LASC Case No. 23TRCV01883 [This matter involves an exposure to litigation involving the City’s Professional Services Agreement No. C- 139548 with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), and the aforementioned cases.], SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,025,000 as payments of two settlements of the Plaintiffs’ claims against the HACLA, and the City as the City Releasee, under the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the payments below from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts. The demands drawn on said Fund shall be paid as follows: a. For the matter of Fluckers, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al. (LASC Case No. 23TRCV01881), $525,000 via check payable to the Law Offices of Aaron L. Turner, APC-TRUST – for the benefit of Deandre Fluckers and Renzo Ross. Tax Identification Number: 84-2196165. b. For the matter of Smith, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al. (LASC Case No. 23TRCV01883), $500,000 via check payable to the Law Offices of Aaron L. Turner, APC-TRUST- for the benefit of Kewayne Smith, Olivia Ekblad-Frank, and Jayden Alexander Ekblad-Frank. Tax Identification Number: 84-2196165. 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 Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes) at its meeting held on June 16, 2026, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District  SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AB 06-16-26 CF 26-0833