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April 14th Three-minute briefing Recording Agenda
LA City Council meeting chamber on April 14, 2026
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Agenda items

  1. HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Downtown Industrial Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California… Council File 26-0072
  2. CD 13 HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District's 25th Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Council File 13-1724-S1
  3. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the northerly side of the alley adjoining Lot 9 of Tract 13775 between Willis Avenue and Cedros Avenue, VAC-E1401461 (Vacation) Council File 25-0214
  4. 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… Council File 25-0160-S183
  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… Council File 25-0160-S143
  6. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of an alley southerly of Manchester Avenue between Avalon Boulevard and McKinley Place Council File 23-0555
  7. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Decatur Street and 7th Street Lighting District.​ Council File 25-0900-S52
  8. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Western Our Way Lighting District.​ Council File 25-0900-S53
  9. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Vose Street and Burnet Avenue No. 4 Street Lighting District.​ Council File 25-0900-S54
  10. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MEASURE UNITED TO HOUSE LOS ANGELES (ULA) REPORT relative to the outcomes of the United to House City of Los Angeles Tenant Outreach and Education Program and a timeline to create an online dashboard and heat map with outcome data Council File 26-0172
  11. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MEASURE UNITED TO HOUSE LOS ANGELES (ULA) REPORT relative to contracting with a consultant to conduct public engagement, including with the Los Angeles Housing Department, Measure ULA Citizen Oversight Committee, relevant organizations, and stakeholders to… Council File 26-0300
  12. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MEASURE UNITED TO HOUSE LOS ANGELES (ULA) REPORT relative to creating a comprehensive analysis of Measure ULA revenues, expenditures, and programmatic outcomes from April 1, 2023 through January 31, 2026, and projected for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY)… Council File 26-0088-S1
  13. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a Parking Meter Zone (PMZ) on West Adams Boulevard, between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard Council File 25-0606
  14. TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), in coordination with the Emergency Management Department (EMD), the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), the Los Angeles Port Police, and the United States Coast Guard, to report on… Council File 25-1463
  15. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection at Ventura Boulevard and Berry Drive in Studio City as "Oil Can Harry's Square." Council File 26-0329
  16. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 6431 West Orange Street (Case No. 889946), Assessor I.D. No. 5510-024-007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) Council File 26-0005-S35
  17. CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION, CITY ATTORNEY REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to approving the Utah Solar 1 Power Sales Agreement, No. BP 25-017 and the Utah Solar 1 Agency Agreement, No. BP 25-018 by and between the City, acting by and through the Los Angeles… Council File 26-0449
  18. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Council File 26-0225
  19. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hit-And-Run Reward Trust Fund No. 59G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Council File 26-0223
  20. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 9 (CD 9) Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Council File 26-0221
  21. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Council File 26-0219
  22. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 8 (CD 8) Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Council File 26-0213
  23. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 1 (CD 1) Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Council File 26-0360
  24. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 13 (CD 13) Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Council File 26-0361
  25. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 12 (CD 12) Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire and Foothill Divisions Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Council File 26-0364
  26. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 15 (CD 15) Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Council File 26-0365
  27. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 8 (CD 8) Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 49F for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Council File 26-0357
  28. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 4 (CD 4) Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Council File 26-0363
  29. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the Chief's Regulation No. 4 Program Report Council File 26-0326
  30. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for proposals for Official Police Garage towing and storage services Council File 26-0258
  31. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $2,100,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program Council File 26-0286
  32. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $170,621.21 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the Youth Cadet Leadership Program Council File 26-0353
  33. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $164,759.00 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to fund facility renovations and repairs at Newton Community Police Station Council File 26-0351
  34. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $25,000.00 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to support the Police Academy Magnet Schools Program (PAMS) Council File 26-0350
  35. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a donation valued at $25,000.00 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation to support the Police Orientation Preparation Program (POPP) Council File 26-0349
  36. MOTION (RAMAN - PRICE) relative to funding for two security officers to provide security services at Runyon Canyon Park Council File 26-0476
  37. MOTION (PRICE - RAMAN) relative to funding for the fabrication and installation of a plaque at the ballfield in Gilbert Lindsay Park in Council District 9 Council File 26-0421
  38. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for the Jewish American Heritage Month in Council District 3 Council File 26-0423
  39. MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 10's special observation of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, including the illumination of City Hall on March 25, 2026 Council File 26-0432
  40. MOTION (LEE - PARK) relative to funding for the General Services Department Construction Forces Divisions to perform necessary improvements at the Police Administration Building in support of the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) Council File 26-0433
  41. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $110,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, and development of the 316-unit apartment complex located at 5909… Council File 26-0434
  42. MOTION (JURADO - PRICE) relative to funding for staffing, security, equipment, programming, and related operational costs to support FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District 14 Council File 26-0435
  43. MOTION (JURADO - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 14's special recognition of LGBT Heritage Month, including the illumination of City Hall on June 5, 2026 Council File 26-0436
  44. MOTION (JURADO - McOSKER) relative to funding for services in connection with Mayor Karen Bass' special recognition of LGBTQ+ Heritage Month, including the illumination of City Hall on June 6, 2026 Council File 26-0437
  45. MOTION (PARK, PRICE - LEE) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign celebrating the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Council File 26-0439
  46. MOTION (NAZARIAN - LEE) relative to funding FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District Two (CD 2) Council File 26-0440
  47. MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUTT) relative to funding for services associated with the Safe Passage Program from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Council File 24-0545-S2
  48. MOTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for staffing, security, equipment, programming, and related operational costs to support FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District Six (CD 6) Council File 26-0454
  49. MOTION (HERNANDEZ FOR BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to rescinding the Council Action of June 17, 2025, relative to additional recommendations regarding the approved Motion associated with Council file No. 21-1023-S3 Council File 21-1023-S3
  50. MOTION (JURADO - LEE) relative to funding for Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events Council File 26-0455
  51. MOTION (NAZARIAN - LEE) relative to amending the City's General Funds Homeless Shelter Services Agreement (City Contract C-202650) with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to add funds to continue the existing Homeless Outreach in Council District (CD) 2… Council File 26-0450
  52. MOTION (NAZARIAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for service in connection with Council District Two (CD 2) and Mayor Karen Bass' special recognition of the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, on April 24,2026, including the illumination of City Hall Council File 26-0458
  53. MOTION (RAMAN - JURADO) relative to additional funding for HR&A Advisors, Inc. for the continuation of project management and analytical support to the City's Homelessness Strategy Committee Council File 26-0484
  54. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to the issuance of revenue bonds for the 160-unit multifamily rental housing project known as West Hills Apartments (Project) located at 7556 Woodlake Avenue in Council District Twelve (CD 12) Council File 26-0483
  55. MOTION (NAZARIAN - PADILLA) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to promote civic pride, local businesses, and create a vibrant, unified visual identity across the City during the FIFA World Cup for the period of April 10, 2026 to July 20, 2026 Council File 26-0482
  56. MOTION (JURADO - PRICE) relative to assistance for the renewal of the Fashion District Business Improvement District (BID) Council File 26-0479
  57. MOTION (PARK - PADILLA) relative to funding to support six months of overtime cost for CARE+ services in Council District Eleven (CD 11) Council File 26-0478
  58. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding to support the ongoing safety concerns for the intersection of Laconia Boulevard and Hoover Street Council File 26-0011-S10
  59. MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for a community beautification project in Council District Five (CD 5) Council File 26-0011-S9
  60. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding of sidewalk repair work in Council District Three (CD 3) Council File 26-0477
  61. MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to holding a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2026-27 Budget Council File 26-0600
  62. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HUTT) relative to funding to support FIFA World Cup Community Celebration events in Council District Three (CD 3) Council File 26-0475
  63. MOTION (LEE - PARK) relative to funding for additional police services within Topanga Division, Council District Twelve (CD 12) Council File 26-0474
  64. MOTION (PRICE - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to amending the Council action of October 28, 2025, Council File No. 25-1228 for additional sanitation services in Council District Nine (CD 9) Council File 25-1228
  65. MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding efforts to repair streetlights and eliminate or deter copper wire theft in Council District Three (CD 3) Council File 26-0472
  66. MOTION (LEE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the John F. Kennedy PTSA for school supplies, equipment and other improvements that enhance student learning Council File 26-0471
  67. RESOLUTION (PARK - NAZARIAN) relative to designating a location in Council District Eleven (CD 11) for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further… Council File 26-4118-S3

Public comment

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Unverified speaker · General public comment

And to anybody, if you run out of time, or if we run out of time, and your name isn't called today, you can always provide additional written public comment at lacouncilcomment.com. Again, that's lacouncilcomment.com. You can find that URL by doing a quick Google search, or it's also at the top of every council agenda. Good morning, speaker. What

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Teresa · Item 55

Ma'am, before you go, I want to call on Mr. Nazarian really quickly. Thank you, Council President. I just was a little late in doing this earlier, but wanted to ask item 55 to be pulled aside for a substitute motion, which should be circulating shortly. All right, Madam Clerk. Thank you. All right, we seem to have confirmation. That's fine. Thank you, Mr. Nazarian. Anything else?

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Amada · Items 1, 2, 7, 8

general public comment, please. [snorts] Councilmember Harris-Dawson. Yes. Councilmember Hernandez. Yes, on 40. Councilmember Hutt. Yes. Councilmember Hurado. Yes. Councilmember Lee. I. Councilmember McOsker. Yes. Councilmember Neseerian. I. Councilmember Padilla. I. Councilmember Park. Yes. Councilmember Price. Yes. Councilmember Raman. Yes. Councilmember Rodriguez. I. Councilmember Soto-Martinez. No. Councilmember Yaroslavsky. Yes. 14 eyes and one no, item 40 is adopted. All right, what's next? Next will be item 63. And we will try the computer vote. All right, let's open the roll on 63. Close the roll on 63. Tabulate the vote. 13 eyes, two no's. All right, what's next? 67? is item 67, …

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From the council floor

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson · Item 40

Yes. Councilmember Hernandez. Yes, on 40. Councilmember Hutt. Yes. Councilmember Hurado. Yes. Councilmember Lee. I. Councilmember McOsker. Yes. Councilmember Neseerian. I. Councilmember Padilla. I. Councilmember Park. Yes. Councilmember Price. Yes. Councilmember Raman. Yes. Councilmember Rodriguez. I. Councilmember Soto-Martinez. No. Councilmember Yaroslavsky. Yes. 14 eyes and one no, item 40 is adopted. All right, what's next? Next will be item 63. And we will try the computer vote. All right, let's open the roll on 63. Close the roll on 63. Tabulate the vote. 13 eyes, two no's. All right, what's next? 67? is item 67, yes, sir. All right, let's open the roll on 67. Close the roll, tabulate …

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