City Council meeting summary

25-0668 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to current safety measures at each highway-rail grade crossing and establishing a quiet zone in the City of Los Angeles portion of the Ventura Subdivision. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Department of Transportation report dated March 11, 2026, attached to the Council file, relative to current safety measures at each highway-rail grade crossing and establishing a quiet zone in the City of Los Angeles portion of the Ventura Subdivision, inasmuch as it is for information purposes only and no action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0919 CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to access improvements to the Sun Valley Metrolink parking lot and station platform. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Department of Transportation (DOT) report dated March 6, 2026, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of access improvements to the Sun Valley Metrolink parking lot and station platform, inasmuch as the report is for information only and no action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

25-0921 CD 6 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the repair and reactivation of the Panorama City Recreation Center Splash Pad and the construction of the Allegheny Park Splash Pad. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated February 3, 2026, attached to the Council file, relative to the repair and reactivation of the Panorama City Recreation Center Splash Pad and the construction of the Allegheny Park Splash Pad, inasmuch as said report is for informational purposes only. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted

26-0359 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Real Property Trust Fund Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 11, 2026 City Clerk report relative to the Real Property Trust Fund Reports for FY 2024-25. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted

26-0288 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed new City Office space standards. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the revised City Office Space Standards as outlined below: Standardize each workspace area to a six feet by six feet (6x6) for non-management classifications. Amend the office space for managers to 10 feet by 12 feet (10x12) from the current size of 12 feet by 15 feet. Amend the space for executive offices to 12 feet by 15 feet (12x15) from the current size of 15 feet by 17 feet (15x17). Use the new recommended designs to accommodate desk sharing, hoteling, and telecommute/hybrid space needs included in Attachment B of the February 26, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File, such as: Focus Rooms/Phone Booths, and workstations Collaboration Spaces such as huddle rooms, conference rooms, and open collaboration areas. Support space such as copy/print rooms, pantries, and wellness rooms. Office space should be assigned as outlined above in Recommendation No. 1 and Attachment B to staff who work in the office at least three days per week. Hoteling/shared space as outlined in Recommendation 1 and Attachment B of the February 26, 2026 MFC report, attached to the Council File, should be assigned to employees that telecommute (work from home) three or more days per week. DIRECT the Department of General Services to: Comply with the new Space Standards and apply these standards to new requests for space or repurposing of existing office space. Ensure that a Department’s telecommute policy has been approved by the Mayor’s Office before initiating work on new requests for space or space repurposing. ​​​​​​​ INSTRUCT City Departments that wish to deviate from the proposed Space Standards to submit a written request to the MFC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact resulting from the adoption of the revised Space Standards. The tenant improvements and furniture costs associated with space conversions would be considered on a case-by-case basis. Financial Policies Statement: The MFC reports that the recommendations contained in the February 26, 2026 MFC report, attached to the Council File, comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that approval does not require a funding appropriation. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1358 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impacts of Senate Bill 707 will have on current City procedures and the necessary changes the City would be required to complete to be in compliance with the new adaptations to the Brown Act. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the purchase and annual renewal of the necessary Zoom licenses, in the estimated amount of $30,000 to ensure City Council will meet Senate Bill 707 requirements for remote access (voice-only) for the public for full session meetings in City Hall Council Chambers and committee meetings in the 4th floor committee room. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, Information Technology Agency (ITA), and Department of General Services to analyze and report back on the specific engineering, construction, labor, and equipment costs for upgrading the Van Nuys Council Chambers. NOTE and FILE the February 24, 2026 City Clerk report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that the recommendations contained in the January 20, 2026 ITA report, attached to the Council File, will have an annual General Fund impact estimated at $30,000 in software licensing costs. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Pacoima Neighborhood Council Reseda Neighborhood Council For, If Amended: North Hollywood Neighborhood Council

20-0702-S1 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a parking lease amendment with 888 Vermont Avenue, LLC, for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) at 888 South Vermont Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease amendment based on the revised terms and conditions with 888 Vermont Avenue, LLC for LADOT use of property located on 888 Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005 under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the March 3, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact. Based on the projections provided by the GSD, there is sufficient savings within the Citywide Leasing Account to fund the leasing costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 2, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 1, 2026)

26-0304 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Yong Woo Park and Jonathan Park, doing business as Plaza Cards and Gifts, at 201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 199. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Yong Woo Park and Mr. Jonathan Park dba Plaza Cards and Gifts for the retail space located at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Space 199, Los Angeles, CA 90012 under terms and conditions substantially outlined in the March 3, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that rent receivables in the amount of $24,315 will be deposited to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The tenant is responsible for cleaning, trash removal, compliance with sanitation standards, maintenance of the interior of the leased site, and any excess utility usage. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 2, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 1, 2026)

26-0315 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a no-cost license agreement with the National Weather Service (NWS) to operate a remote weather station adjacent to the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center parking lot at 1700 Stadium Way. Recommendations for Council action: FIND, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this agreement, as the NWS is a federal agency uniquely qualified to install, operate, and maintain meteorological monitoring equipment for public safety and weather forecasting purposes. AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a no-cost license agreement with the NWS for the use of a portion of the City-owned property located at 1700 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the February 26, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost license agreement. The NWS is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement costs of the equipment. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 3, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 1, 2026)

26-0301 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating process for implementing licenses for Cultivation and Delivery to the public. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Price): INSTRUCT the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) to report on a process for implementing licenses for Cultivation and Delivery to the public. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that outlines the process that has been proposed by the DCR. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer or the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

26-0247 CD 8 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Agreement with the Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade – Black United Fund, Inc. (Brotherhood) for the non-exclusive use of the synthetic soccer field at Algin Sutton Recreation Center, located at 8800 South Hoover Street. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of the California CEQA Guidelines; and, Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) of the City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE a proposed Agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and Brotherhood, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, for the non-exclusive use of the synthetic turf soccer field at Algin Sutton Recreation Center located at 8800 South Hoover Street, Los Angeles, California 90044, with an initial term of five years, and the option to renew for an additional five years, substantially in the form included as Attachment 1 of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated February 19, 2026, attached to the Council file, for the operation of the “Soccer for Success” After-School Soccer Program for youth, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the RAP to continue collecting Staff Impact Cost Recovery Reimbursement Fee (CRRF) Payments for deposit in the sub-account in Fund No. 302/89 designated for Brotherhood. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board, to execute the Agreement subsequent to all necessary approvals. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make technical corrections in order to carry out the Board’s intent of said Board report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the Agreement will have no adverse fiscal impact on the RAP's General Fund, as the Brotherhood's “Soccer for Success” Program is a self-sustaining program; and further, the Brotherhood’s payment of the CRRF will help to offset a portion of certain overhead costs incurred by Algin Sutton Recreation Center resulting from the Brotherhood’s operation of the Program. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

26-0307 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of a Publishing Agreement between John McCormack and Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL). Recommendations for Council action: AWARD a Publishing Agreement to John McCormack, substantially in the form on file in the Board of Library Commissioners (Board) Office, for the exclusive license in the copyright of The Last Condors of Eaton Canyon. AUTHORIZE the City Librarian, LAPL, and the City Attorney to make any technical and clerical changes, if needed, to the Publishing Agreement. AUTHORIZE the President and the Secretary, Board, to execute the Publishing Agreement upon the completion of all required approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 2, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 1, 2026)

24-1183 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to Agreement No. 4209 (First Amendment) with the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club (HPLBC) to extend their current hours of operation at Holmby Park. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that approval of the First Amendment is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of the California CEQA Guidelines and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) of the City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the proposed First Amendment with the HPLBC, substantially in the form attached to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated March 5, 2026, attached to the Council file, to extend the HPLBC hours of operation and update the HPLBC’s contact information, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board, to execute the First Amendment subsequent to all necessary approvals. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to make technical corrections in order to carry out the intent of the Board’s action. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the First Amendment will have no adverse fiscal impact on the RAP's General Fund, as the HPLBC is a self-sustaining program, with its events and activities funded through HPLBC dues and private donations at no cost to the RAP. Further, HPLBC’s payment of the Cost Recovery Reimbursement Fee will support the RAP maintenance budget for Holmby Park. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

26-0473 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE – PARK) relative to grant funding awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program, to provide litter and graffiti abatement in the City. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Directors of the Bureau of Street Services, the Bureau of Sanitation, the Office of Community Beautification, or designees, to act as the lead signatory and primary authority for their respective projects as specified in the table contained in the Motion date March 27, 2026, attached to Council file No. 26-0473, and to negotiate, accept, execute, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests etc., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure the CCEP grant funds for their respective projects. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish the following five new accounts within the Board of Public Works (BWP), Fund No. 100/74, Contractual Service Account No. 003040, from the available cash balance therein, entitled: "CCEP Westside" in the amount of $200,000 "CCEP Beautify LA" in the amount of $195,000 "CCEP Restore" in the amount of $200,001 "CCEP DTLA" in the amount of $300,000 "CCEP South LA" in the amount of $200,001 AUTHORIZE the BPW to receive grant funds and reimburse the BPW, Fund No. 100/74, Contractual Service Account No. 003040 for expenditures made directly from the BPW Contractual Service Account. AUTHORIZE the BPW to make technical adjustments as necessary and consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter; subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)