City Council meeting summary

25-0160-S127 CD 9 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 836 East 47th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 836 East 47th Street. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2025)

25-0160-S134 CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 6401 North Camellia Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6401 North Camellia Avenue. (Lien: $30,846.07) (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2025)

25-0160-S143 CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 717 West 98th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 717 West 98th Street. (Lien: $4,259.10) (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2025)

25-0160-S144 CD 12 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 6731 North Franrivers Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6731 North Franrivers Avenue. (Lien: $3,042.70) (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2025)

25-0160-S145 CD 10 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue. (Lien: $3,026.74) (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2025)

25-0082 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of McCoy Avenue at Lomita Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the temporary closure of McCoy Avenue at Lomita Boulevard is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. FIND that the street as shown on the attached Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated September 18, 2025, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney. ADOPT the following findings: There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the street recommended for temporary closure. The temporary closure of the street will reduce the criminal activity in the area. The street does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties. The closure will not substantially adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, or the performance of municipal or public utility services in the walkway proposed to be temporarily closed. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contributes to the criminal activities. The street has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council

14-0160-S173 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 13352 West Van Nuys Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 13352 West Van Nuys Boulevard. (Lien: $7,952.39)

16-0160-S358 CD 10 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 3203 West Jefferson Boulevard #E2. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 3203 West Jefferson Boulevard #E2. (Lien: $1,967.68)

16-0160-S705 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 5101 South Normandie Avenue AKA 5107 South Normandie Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5101 South Normandie Avenue AKA 5107 South Normandie Avenue. (Lien: $3,343.77)

17-0160-S123 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2700 West Slauson Avenue Unit C-2 AKA 2704 West Slauson Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2700 West Slauson Avenue Unit C-2 AKA 2704 West Slauson Avenue. (Lien: $5,276.71)

18-0160-S131 CD 11 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 8001 South Winsford Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 8001 South Winsford Avenue. (Lien: $3,101.21)

25-0160-S109 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 3107 South Dalton Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 3107 South Dalton Avenue. (Lien: $2,615.20)

25-0160-S124 CD 3 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 21311 West Vanowen Street, Unit 112. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 21311 West Vanowen Street, Unit 112. (Lien: $514.42)

25-0160-S129 CD 3 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 20753 West Clarendon Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 20753 West Clarendon Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)

25-0160-S130 CD 3 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 23528 West Collins Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 23528 West Collins Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)

25-0160-S131 CD 6 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 6859 North Calhoun Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6859 North Calhoun Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56)

25-0160-S146 CD 3 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 6115 North Yolanda Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6115 North Yolanda Avenue. (Lien: $3,752.91)

25-0160-S147 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 715 West 117th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 715 West 117th Street. (Lien: $3,025.99)

25-0160-S148 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 10909 South Croesus Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10909 South Croesus Avenue. (Lien: $3,018.39)

25-0160-S149 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1512 West Manchester Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1512 West Manchester Avenue. (Lien: $3,135.25)

25-0160-S150 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1770 East 104th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1770 East 104th Street. (Lien: $3,032.82)

25-0160-S151 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 157 West 60th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 157 West 60th Street. (Lien: $690.00)

25-0160-S152 CD 1 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1626 West Venice Boulevard AKA 1620 West Venice Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1626 West Venice Boulevard AKA 1620 West Venice Boulevard. (Lien: $1.483.26)

25-0160-S153 CD 10 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 3684 South 4th Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 3684 South 4th Avenue. (Lien: $3,790.14)

25-0160-S154 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1416 East 109th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1416 East 109th Street. (Lien: $3,053.34)

25-0160-S155 CD 1 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1417 West Washington Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1417 West Washington Boulevard. (Lien: $514.42)

25-0160-S156 CD 10 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 701 South Vermont Avenue AKA 703 South Vermont Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 701 South Vermont Avenue AKA 703 South Vermont Avenue. (Lien: $5,472.58)

25-0160-S157 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 1503 West 45th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1503 West 45th Street. (Lien: $2,742.17)

25-0160-S136 CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) for the property located at 2568 South Military Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2568 South Military Avenue. (Lien: $9,234.68) (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2025)

15-1177-S1 CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the walkway southerly of Earlmar Drive between Philo Street and Manning Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the temporary closure of the walkway southerly of Earlmar Drive between Philo Street and Manning Avenue is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. FIND that the walkway as shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated September 15, 2025, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney. ADOPT the following findings: There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the walkway recommended for temporary closure. The temporary closure of the walkway will reduce the criminal activity in the area. The walkway does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties. The closure will not substantially adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, or the performance of municipal or public utility services in the walkway proposed to be temporarily closed. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the walkway contribute to the criminal activities. The walkway has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of December 12, 2025)

25-1081 PUBLIC WORKS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to exploring opportunities to assist vertical content creators by establishing a grant program that provides upfront funding to incentivize local production, and related matters. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action: DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the Board of Public Works (BPW), to report with: Economic development tools to attract long-term industry infrastructure investments. Explore how to leverage EWDD's special funds and other funding sources to finance a targeted local incentive to complement the State credit and reward local hiring. Review permit fee structure for small and independent productions to improve competitiveness for local productions, with a "Micro-Budget Concierge" service at FilmLA guaranteeing a 3-day permit turnaround. Identify opportunities to offer augmented in-kind cost offsets (e.g. reduce or waive all city service fees for qualifying productions). Explore complementary tools and incentives to enhance the impact of the State's expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program and to boost local production for vertical content in Los Angeles. DIRECT the Office of Finance, with the assistance of the EWDD and BPW, to report with tax rebate opportunities for property owners who offer discounted rates to qualifying productions to increase inventory of affordable locations for vertical content creators. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the EWDD and City Administrative Officer, to identify $5,000,000 in public and/or private/philanthropic funding sources to establish a "40% Launch & Rebate" grant, which provides up-front funding to micro-drama productions offering a 40 rebate on qualifying LA expenditures with an initial 20% upfront grant upon project approval to address cash-flow for small productions, and the final 20% paid upon completion. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action: CONCUR with the recommendations of the Public Works Committee. DIRECT the EWDD and CLA to report to Council on recommending a feasible production threshold to impose employer-sponsored portable healthcare labor standards that will not be detrimental to the budget of the project. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council

21-1224 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a requested report on a proposed spending plan for the projected and collected revenue from the Bus Lane Violation Enforcement Program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Amending Motion 22A (Hernandez - Raman) and Amending Motion 22B (Park - Hutt): AMEND the Transportation Committee Report dated September 18, 2024 and Ordinance No. 188388, attached to the file, relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Chapter VIII, Article 1, Section 89.60 to establish a base fine and late payment penalties for a violation of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500(m); and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to use cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and bus stops, to include the following recommendations: Instruct the DOT to report to Council within 30 days with a spending plan for the projected revenue from the Bus Lane Enforcement Pilot Program, including creating a criteria matrix that prioritizes the following transportation-related services and programs: Traffic Officers Paint and Sign Maintenance crews Speed Hump Program Funding for safe street infrastructure at the top 50 locations where street takeovers occur, as well as pedestrian safety treatments. Instruct the DOT to report to Council within 30 days with a spending plan for the City revenue that will be collected from the Bus Lane Violation Enforcement Program, which should include a percentage breakdown, prioritizing core services and programs that are essential to safety and mobility, including but not limited to the following: Restoration of traffic officer positions deleted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget, or a set aside for overtime, in order to conduct parking enforcement. Full or partial restoration of services and programs that were curtailed in the FY 2024-25 Budget, including but not limited to the Speed Hump Program and Paint and Sign Maintenance. Funding for safe street infrastructure at the top 50 locations where street takeovers occur, as well as pedestrian safety improvements. Transportation improvements and temporary staffing related to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games. Allocation of a percentage of the revenue to implement safety and mobility initiatives in Council Districts with bus lines participating in the Bus Lane Enforcement Pilot Program, in addition to recommendations as further lines and bus lanes are incorporated. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Westwood Neighborhood Council

14-0499-S8 TRANSPORTATION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Ballona Creek Bike Path application submitted to Caltrans’ 2024 Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Call for Projects, in June 2024. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to: Accept grant funds in an amount up to $5,090,000 for the Ballona Creek Bike Path project. Execute any cooperative agreement, or contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting the funding. AUTHORIZE leveraging of Council District (CD) 10 funds, including Assembly Bill (AB) 1290, and City of Culver City funds as additional City match for the Ballona Creek Bike Path project budget. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Los Angeles Department of Transportation reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund at this time. The local match will be covered through CD 10 funds, including AB 1290 or other funds to be identified, and City of Culver City funds. The BOE will seek additional opportunities to fund the construction phase of the project in the coming years. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of 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.

25-1456 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 Fortunato Barquero v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV07688. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on May 21, 2023, in the parking lot of the Griffith Park Travel Town Museum, located at 5200 Zoo Drive in Los Angeles, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1447 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 Roberto Lorenzana v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV18083. (This matter arises from a fall incident on November 30, 2022, at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1446 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 Jonathan Peltz and Kathleen Gallagher v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-03106-HDV-AGRx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on March 25, 2021.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1455 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 Giancarlo Bermudez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV05687. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 26, 2021, on an uplifted sidewalk located at 15752 Ararat Street, Sylmar, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1453 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 Rosario Rost v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VECV00704. (This matter arises from a June 23, 2022, trip and fall incident that occurred near the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Premiere Hills Drive, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1451 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 Kevin Horton v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV30756. (This matter arises from a fall incident on December 13, 2022, near 151 South Avenue 58, Los Angeles, California.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1450 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 Sima Dayani v. Granstoly, LLC, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV24989. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on December 9, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 2125 Stoner Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1452 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 Rebecca Fortschneider v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV02362. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 11, 2022, on the south sidewalk of Wilshire Boulevard, near its intersection with Barrington Avenue.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1449 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 Sonja Patterson v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV33048. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 5, 2021, on an uplifted sidewalk located on the Clyde Avenue side of 5700 Bowcroft Street, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1448 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 Miguel Diaz v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV21675. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on February 23, 2023, on the sidewalk located at 1744 West 65th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1445 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 Gennifer Lynne Wecker v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01163. (This matter arises from a fall incident on March 23, 2020, near 3444 Beethoven Street, in Los Angeles.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1443 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 Juan Manuel Argomaniz, et al. v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV14662. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)

25-1444 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 Linda Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VECV05189. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle incident on April 29, 2022, that occurred at the intersection of Califa Street and Canoga Avenue, in Woodland Hills.) (The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on December 9, 2025.)