City Council Meeting — Los Angeles, CA
Date: 2026-01-21
Time: 10:00

AGENDA
 LOS ANGELES CITY
 COUNCIL
 Wednesday, January 21, 2026

 10:00 AM
 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL
 CHAMBER
 ROOM 340, CITY HALL
 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
 ANGELES, CA 90012

 Submit written comment at
 LACouncilComment.com

 President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
 MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth
 ADRIN NAZARIAN, Second District
 District
 KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
 President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
 BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
 CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
 Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
 NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
 JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
 HUGO SOTO-MARTÍNEZ,
 Thirteenth District
 YSABEL JURADO, Fourteenth District
 TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District




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Telecommunication Relay Services

Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to
advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are
deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating
to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay
service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with
hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone
companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to
the TRS user.

What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and
the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-
English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video
Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-
relay-service-trs.

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This is the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS
provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with
disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.




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 BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES

AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council
meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are
available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.

Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an
item not listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the
posting of an Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may
be called "special" by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on
the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public
has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.

The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example,
all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed
agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or
more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this
section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.

PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda
items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the
Multiple Agenda Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak
for up to one minute per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative
total of 20 minutes is a reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular
meeting.

The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be
limited to one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The
Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.

If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms
with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.

NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES - If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City
law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq.
More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at
(213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized
by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the
original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a
question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited
to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this
motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.




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VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council
(8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the
agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes
to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on
first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week.
The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical
ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must
vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any
member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the
Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally
voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and
once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present
the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not
debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the
matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular
meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other
designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the
Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires
the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it
having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member)
during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.




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Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

 Roll Call



 Approval of the Minutes



 Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations



 Multiple Agenda Item Comment



 Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council



 Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

 (1) 06-2072-S3
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER
 COMMISSIONERS relative to a Third Amendment to an agreement
 with URS Corporation Americas for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic
 Improvement Project.

 (Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
 opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
 (Visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2026




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 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 23, 2026)


 (2) 26-1200-S1
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mary Galvan
 Rosas to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mary Galvan Rosas to the
 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners for the term ending
 June 30, 2026, and the subsequent term ending June 30, 2031, is
 APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in
 Council District 12. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1).
 Background Check: Pending
 Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 19, 2026

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 18, 2026)


 (3) 25-1221
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to investing in large transport vehicles
 and personnel costs to expand the Department of Animal
 Services’ (DAS) ability to host and participate in more Pet Fair events,
 other fairs, and City-sponsored events.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla –
 Hernandez):
 INSTRUCT the DAS, with the assistance of the City Administrative
 Officer (CAO), to report to Council on the costs needed to invest in
 large transport vehicles and personnel, including potential funding
 sources, to expand the DAS’ ability to host and participate in more
 Pet Fair events throughout the City, including potential participation in
 community resource fairs, health fairs, and other City-sponsored
 events.




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 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council


 (4) 25-1438
 CD 14 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to activating Department of Recreation
 and Parks (RAP) facilities in Council District (CD) 14 as evening art
 and cultural gallery spaces for creative expression, cultural exchange,
 and Know Your Rights education.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Jurado –
 Rodriguez):
 INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance
 of the RAP and Department of Cultural Affairs, to report to the Council
 on the following:


 a. Feasibility of developing a pilot program in CD 14 to further
 activate RAP facilities, including recreation centers,
 gymnasiums, outdoor stages, and bandshells as evening art
 and cultural gallery spaces focused on creative expression,
 cultural exchange, and Know Your Rights education.


 b. Identification of potential sites across the district suitable for
 implementation of the program, including recreation centers,
 gymnasiums, outdoor stages, and bandshells.


 c. Methods to identify and engage community-based artists,
 cultural organizations, and immigrant-serving nonprofits as
 program partners.


 d. A detailed program proposal and implementation plan, including
 budget estimates, staffing needs, and potential funding sources,
 with engagement and assistance from CD 14 on programmatic
 development.




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 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 (5) 25-1537
 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND
 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Friends of Oakridge for
 the restoration and preservation of the Oakridge Estate Residence
 located at 18650 Devonshire Street.

 Recommendations for Council action:


 1. DETERMINE that the proposed 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.


 2. APPROVE a proposed five-year MOU, with one five-year option
 to extend at the discretion of the General Manager, RAP, or
 designee, between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and
 through the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners
 (Board), and Friends of Oakridge (Organization) in support of
 the restoration and preservation of the Oakridge Estate
 Residence located at 18650 Devonshire Street, Northridge,
 California 91324, substantially in the form as Attachment 1 of
 the Board report dated December 18, 2025, attached to the
 Council file.


 3. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board, to execute
 the MOU subsequent to all necessary approvals.




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 4. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any necessary technical
 changes consistent with the Board’s intent in approving said
 Board report and proposed MOU.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the proposed MOU
 will have no adverse impact on RAP’s General Fund as operations
 and program costs associated with the Organization's use and
 support of the Oakridge Estate Residence and Park will be paid for by
 the Organization at no cost to the City or the RAP.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 16, 2026

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2026)


 (6) 25-1533
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the initiation
 of proceedings for the 2026-27 Proposition K Assessment.

 Recommendation for Council action:

 ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to Initiate Proceedings for
 the 2026-27 Proposition K assessment, attached to the Proposition K
 – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee (LAFKSC) report dated
 December 11, 2025, attached to the Council file, which instructs the
 City Engineer to present a report to the Council which describes the
 acquisition and capital improvements to parks and recreational and
 community facilities serving youth citywide to be undertaken in the
 upcoming fiscal year, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
 1972.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that approval of the
 recommended action will initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25
 million Proposition K assessment which will be used to fund
 acquisitions and capital improvements to parks and recreational and
 community facilities serving youth citywide.




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 9
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 (7) 11-0630
 EXEMPTIONS, ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY
 ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST
 CONSIDERATION relative to adding Verdugo Mountain Park, located
 in the Shadow Hills neighborhood, to the list of City parks with specific
 opening and closing hours.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DETERMINE the following:

 a. The proposed action is exempt from the California
 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of
 the State CEQA Guidelines and Section 1(a) of Article III
 of the City CEQA Guidelines, in that the project involves
 the minor alteration of an existing public facility with
 negligible or no expansion of its current use.


 b. The proposed action is exempt pursuant to State CEQA
 Guidelines Section 15323, as its action consists of the
 normal operation of existing facilities for public gatherings
 for which the facility was designed.


 c. The proposed action does not constitute a project under
 CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
 15378(b), in that the action relates merely to
 administrative and organizational matters and the setting
 of policy and procedures that do not result in any direct or
 indirect change to the physical environment.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 January 5, 2026, amending Section 63.44.B.14(c) of Article 3,
 Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add Verdugo
 Mountain Park, located east of the Interstate 5 freeway and
 south of La Tuna Canyon Road in the Shadow Hills
 neighborhood, to the list of parks with specific opening and
 closing hours to open at Sunrise and close at Sunset.




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 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


 (8) 15-0989-S41
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of the 2028 Cultural
 Program for the Olympic And Paralympic Games Framework.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the 2028 Cultural Program for the Olympic and
 Paralympic Games Framework, as detailed in Attachment A of the
 Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) report dated October 7, 2025,
 attached to the Council file.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCA. Neither the
 City Administrative Officer nor the City Administrative Officer has
 completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
 waived consideration of the above matter.)




 Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for
 Consideration)

 (9) 22-0742
 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION,
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION
 TO VACATE relative to vacating Calada Street from South of Union
 Pacific Avenue to its southerly terminus, VAC-E1401423.




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 Recommendations for Council action:


 1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of August 2, 2023, that the vacation
 of Calada Street from South of Union Pacific Avenue to its
 southerly terminus (Vacation), pursuant to the City of Los
 Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the
 California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article
 III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental
 Guidelines.


 2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of August 2, 2023, that the Vacation
 is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to
 Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.


 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 25-
 1401423 for the Vacation.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer.
 Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 (10) 23-1032
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY
 AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE, relative to terminating the
 Removing Barriers to Recycling (RBR) Program component of the
 RecycLA solid resources franchise hauling contracts.

 SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following
 recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO):


 1. FIND that the City cannot continue funding the RBR Program.


 2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to:




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 a. Terminate the RBR Program provision of the RecycLA
 personal services contracts for exclusive franchise
 commercial and multi-family solid resources collecting and
 hauling for all 11 zones Citywide, encompassing the
 following agreements:
 i. Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services (C-
 128879)


 ii. Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC dba Republic
 Services (C-128880)


 iii. Universal Waste Systems, Inc. (UWS) (C-128881)


 iv. USA Waste of California, Inc. dba Waste
 Management (C-128878)


 v. CalMet Services, Inc. (CalMet) (C-128875)


 vi. NASA Services, Inc. (NASA) (C-128876)


 vii. Ware Disposal, Inc. (Ware) (C-128877)


 b. Provide written notice of termination to the RecycLA
 service providers with termination of the RBR to occur on
 January 31, 2027, upon the anticipated expiration date of
 the current contracts listed above, with notice to occur at
 least one calendar year prior to the effective termination
 date.


 c. Complete all audits of the RBR Program, address any
 discrepancies including any reimbursements owed to the
 City, issue liquidated damages as appropriate, and pursue
 the resolution of outstanding liquidated damages owed by
 current RecycLA service providers through the RBR
 payment reconciliation process and other means, as
 necessary, prior to the termination of the contracts on
 January 31, 2027.




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 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO)
 reports that adoption of the above recommendations would activate a
 required one-year notice period for RecycLA service providers to
 terminate the RBR Program by January 31, 2027 and could mitigate
 costs to the Citywide Recycling Trust Fund (CRTF) by up to $2.49
 million per month should new waste collection contracts not be in
 place by February 1, 2027, which may then result in an equal amount
 of savings to the General Fund in reduced subsidies and
 appropriations required to support CRTF obligations in 2026-27.
 Adoption of the above recommendation to instruct the BOS to seek
 any owed reimbursements and resolve outstanding liquidated
 damages due to the City prior to the expiration of the current RecycLA
 contracts may result in additional revenue to the CRTF and further
 reduce its reliance on the General Fund, impacts of which are
 unknown at this time.

 Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above
 recommendations pursue compliance with the City's Financial
 Policies in that, to the extent possible, current operations will be
 funded by current revenues, and that special funds are to reimburse
 the General Fund for all direct expenditures and related costs
 provided to support their programs.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 (11) 26-1000
 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - LEE) relative to resolving to hold its
 Friday, January 30, 2025 regular meeting at the Van Nuys City Hall.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule 18, that Council hold its Friday,
 January 30, 2025 regular meeting at Van Nuys City Hall.


 (12) 26-0043
 CD 3 MOTION (LEE for BLUMENFIELD - PARK) relative to funding for the
 purchase of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to be operated
 in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga Division.




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 14
 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $325,000 from the AB1290
 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment
 Projects - Services) to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70,
 Account No. 007300 (Furniture, Office, and Other Technical
 Equipment) for the purchase of sUAS to be operated in the
 LAPD Topanga Division.


 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any technical corrections or
 clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.



 (13) 26-0044
 CD 8 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUTT) relative to funding for the
 “Western Our Way” Project to improve walkability and cycling, aligning
 with the broader Vision Zero goal.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $210,000 from the Measure M
 Local Return Special Fund No. 59C-94, Account No. 94YG25
 (Vision Zero Corridor Projects), to the Department of
 Transportation Fund No. 100/94 for completion of the plan
 check and review process on the Western Our Way Project, as
 follows:

 a. Account No. 001010 (Salaries General) - $175,000



 b. Account No. 001090 (Salaries Overtime) - $35,000



 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to make any
 corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer
 instructions, including any new instructions, in order to
 effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any
 corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 15
 corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally,
 electronically, or by any other means.



 (14) 25-1516
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 relative to amending Chapter 14 – Deferred Compensation Plan, of the
 Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to allow for an employer
 contribution to an employee’s Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
 retirement savings account.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance
 amending Chapter 14 – Deferred Compensation Plan, of the LAAC to
 allow for an employer contribution to an employee’s Deferred
 Compensation Plan 457(b) retirement savings account.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that
 developing the details of the proposed Plan amendment and
 associated implementation steps will cost an estimated $250,000,
 including set up and reprogramming fees to the Plan record keeper,
 consulting costs, and staffing reimbursement expenses. The Los
 Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has pledged to
 contribute $150,000, with the difference coming from the General
 Fund. The General Fund will not be impacted beyond the preparation
 of Plan design changes and initial implementation steps; once the
 employer contribution feature is enacted, expenses will be part of
 ongoing operating costs for the Plan. The funds for the employer
 contribution amounts themselves will be borne solely by LADWP.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the
 above matter.)


 (15) 25-0600-S129
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 relative to funding options and positions to support Los Angeles Police
 Department (LAPD) sworn hiring.




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 (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
 opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
 (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the
 above matter.)




 Items Called Special



 Motions for Posting and Referral



 Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings



 Adjourning Motions



 Council Adjournment


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at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000).




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 17

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, January 21, 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: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Jurado, McOsker, Park,
 Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman, (5)



 Approval of the Minutes



 Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations



 Multiple Agenda Item Comment



 Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council



 Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

 (1) 06-2072-S3
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER
 COMMISSIONERS relative to a Third Amendment to an agreement
 with URS Corporation Americas for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic
 Improvement Project.

 (Energy and Environment Committee report to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
 opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
 (Visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 1
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2026

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 23, 2026)

 Adopted Item Forthwith
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 (2) 26-1200-S1
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mary Galvan
 Rosas to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mary Galvan Rosas to the
 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners for the term ending
 June 30, 2026, and the subsequent term ending June 30, 2031, is
 APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in
 Council District 12. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1).
 Background Check: Pending
 Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 19, 2026

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 18, 2026)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 (3) 25-1221




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 2
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to investing in large transport vehicles
 and personnel costs to expand the Department of Animal
 Services’ (DAS) ability to host and participate in more Pet Fair events,
 other fairs, and City-sponsored events.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla –
 Hernandez):
 INSTRUCT the DAS, with the assistance of the City Administrative
 Officer (CAO), to report to Council on the costs needed to invest in
 large transport vehicles and personnel, including potential funding
 sources, to expand the DAS’ ability to host and participate in more
 Pet Fair events throughout the City, including potential participation in
 community resource fairs, health fairs, and other City-sponsored
 events.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 (4) 25-1438
 CD 14 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to activating Department of Recreation
 and Parks (RAP) facilities in Council District (CD) 14 as evening art
 and cultural gallery spaces for creative expression, cultural exchange,
 and Know Your Rights education.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Jurado –
 Rodriguez):
 INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance
 of the RAP and Department of Cultural Affairs, to report to the Council
 on the following:




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 3
 a. Feasibility of developing a pilot program in CD 14 to further
 activate RAP facilities, including recreation centers,
 gymnasiums, outdoor stages, and bandshells as evening art
 and cultural gallery spaces focused on creative expression,
 cultural exchange, and Know Your Rights education.


 b. Identification of potential sites across the district suitable for
 implementation of the program, including recreation centers,
 gymnasiums, outdoor stages, and bandshells.


 c. Methods to identify and engage community-based artists,
 cultural organizations, and immigrant-serving nonprofits as
 program partners.


 d. A detailed program proposal and implementation plan, including
 budget estimates, staffing needs, and potential funding sources,
 with engagement and assistance from CD 14 on programmatic
 development.



 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: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 (5) 25-1537
 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND
 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Friends of Oakridge for
 the restoration and preservation of the Oakridge Estate Residence
 located at 18650 Devonshire Street.




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 4
 Recommendations for Council action:


 1. DETERMINE that the proposed 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.


 2. APPROVE a proposed five-year MOU, with one five-year option
 to extend at the discretion of the General Manager, RAP, or
 designee, between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and
 through the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners
 (Board), and Friends of Oakridge (Organization) in support of
 the restoration and preservation of the Oakridge Estate
 Residence located at 18650 Devonshire Street, Northridge,
 California 91324, substantially in the form as Attachment 1 of
 the Board report dated December 18, 2025, attached to the
 Council file.


 3. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board, to execute
 the MOU subsequent to all necessary approvals.


 4. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any necessary technical
 changes consistent with the Board’s intent in approving said
 Board report and proposed MOU.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the proposed MOU
 will have no adverse impact on RAP’s General Fund as operations
 and program costs associated with the Organization's use and
 support of the Oakridge Estate Residence and Park will be paid for by
 the Organization at no cost to the City or the RAP.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 16, 2026




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 5
 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 13, 2026)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 (6) 25-1533
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the initiation
 of proceedings for the 2026-27 Proposition K Assessment.

 Recommendation for Council action:

 ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to Initiate Proceedings for
 the 2026-27 Proposition K assessment, attached to the Proposition K
 – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee (LAFKSC) report dated
 December 11, 2025, attached to the Council file, which instructs the
 City Engineer to present a report to the Council which describes the
 acquisition and capital improvements to parks and recreational and
 community facilities serving youth citywide to be undertaken in the
 upcoming fiscal year, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
 1972.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that approval of the
 recommended action will initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25
 million Proposition K assessment which will be used to fund
 acquisitions and capital improvements to parks and recreational and
 community facilities serving youth citywide.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 (7) 11-0630
 EXEMPTIONS, ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY
 ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 6
 CONSIDERATION relative to adding Verdugo Mountain Park, located
 in the Shadow Hills neighborhood, to the list of City parks with specific
 opening and closing hours.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DETERMINE the following:

 a. The proposed action is exempt from the California
 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of
 the State CEQA Guidelines and Section 1(a) of Article III
 of the City CEQA Guidelines, in that the project involves
 the minor alteration of an existing public facility with
 negligible or no expansion of its current use.


 b. The proposed action is exempt pursuant to State CEQA
 Guidelines Section 15323, as its action consists of the
 normal operation of existing facilities for public gatherings
 for which the facility was designed.


 c. The proposed action does not constitute a project under
 CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
 15378(b), in that the action relates merely to
 administrative and organizational matters and the setting
 of policy and procedures that do not result in any direct or
 indirect change to the physical environment.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 January 5, 2026, amending Section 63.44.B.14(c) of Article 3,
 Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add Verdugo
 Mountain Park, located east of the Interstate 5 freeway and
 south of La Tuna Canyon Road in the Shadow Hills
 neighborhood, to the list of parks with specific opening and
 closing hours to open at Sunrise and close at Sunset.



 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.




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 7
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item. Ordinance held over to January 28, 2026 for second reading.
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Price Jr., Raman (5)

 Adopted to Reconsider Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 (8) 15-0989-S41
 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of the 2028 Cultural
 Program for the Olympic And Paralympic Games Framework.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the 2028 Cultural Program for the Olympic and
 Paralympic Games Framework, as detailed in Attachment A of the
 Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) report dated October 7, 2025,
 attached to the Council file.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCA. Neither the
 City Administrative Officer nor the City Administrative Officer has
 completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
 waived consideration of the above matter.)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 8
 Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for
 Consideration)

 (9) 22-0742
 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION,
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION
 TO VACATE relative to vacating Calada Street from South of Union
 Pacific Avenue to its southerly terminus, VAC-E1401423.

 Recommendations for Council action:


 1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of August 2, 2023, that the vacation
 of Calada Street from South of Union Pacific Avenue to its
 southerly terminus (Vacation), pursuant to the City of Los
 Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the
 California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article
 III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental
 Guidelines.


 2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of August 2, 2023, that the Vacation
 is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to
 Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.


 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 25-
 1401423 for the Vacation.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer.
 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: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 9
 (10) 23-1032
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR AND MEMBER, ENERGY
 AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE, relative to terminating the
 Removing Barriers to Recycling (RBR) Program component of the
 RecycLA solid resources franchise hauling contracts.

 SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following
 recommendations of the City Administrative Officer (CAO):


 1. FIND that the City cannot continue funding the RBR Program.


 2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to:

 a. Terminate the RBR Program provision of the RecycLA
 personal services contracts for exclusive franchise
 commercial and multi-family solid resources collecting and
 hauling for all 11 zones Citywide, encompassing the
 following agreements:
 i. Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services (C-
 128879)


 ii. Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC dba Republic
 Services (C-128880)


 iii. Universal Waste Systems, Inc. (UWS) (C-128881)


 iv. USA Waste of California, Inc. dba Waste
 Management (C-128878)


 v. CalMet Services, Inc. (CalMet) (C-128875)


 vi. NASA Services, Inc. (NASA) (C-128876)


 vii. Ware Disposal, Inc. (Ware) (C-128877)


 b. Provide written notice of termination to the RecycLA
 service providers with termination of the RBR to occur on
 January 31, 2027, upon the anticipated expiration date of




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 10
 the current contracts listed above, with notice to occur at
 least one calendar year prior to the effective termination
 date.


 c. Complete all audits of the RBR Program, address any
 discrepancies including any reimbursements owed to the
 City, issue liquidated damages as appropriate, and pursue
 the resolution of outstanding liquidated damages owed by
 current RecycLA service providers through the RBR
 payment reconciliation process and other means, as
 necessary, prior to the termination of the contracts on
 January 31, 2027.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO)
 reports that adoption of the above recommendations would activate a
 required one-year notice period for RecycLA service providers to
 terminate the RBR Program by January 31, 2027 and could mitigate
 costs to the Citywide Recycling Trust Fund (CRTF) by up to $2.49
 million per month should new waste collection contracts not be in
 place by February 1, 2027, which may then result in an equal amount
 of savings to the General Fund in reduced subsidies and
 appropriations required to support CRTF obligations in 2026-27.
 Adoption of the above recommendation to instruct the BOS to seek
 any owed reimbursements and resolve outstanding liquidated
 damages due to the City prior to the expiration of the current RecycLA
 contracts may result in additional revenue to the CRTF and further
 reduce its reliance on the General Fund, impacts of which are
 unknown at this time.

 Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above
 recommendations pursue compliance with the City's Financial
 Policies in that, to the extent possible, current operations will be
 funded by current revenues, and that special funds are to reimburse
 the General Fund for all direct expenditures and related costs
 provided to support their programs.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted City Administrative Officer report Forthwith
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, Nazarian, Park, Rodriguez,
 Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: McOsker, Padilla, Raman (3); Absent:




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 11
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 (11) 26-1000
 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - LEE) relative to resolving to hold its
 Friday, January 30, 2025 2026* regular meeting at the Van Nuys City
 Hall.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE, pursuant to Council Rule 18, that Council hold its Friday,
 January 30, 2025 2026*regular meeting at Van Nuys City Hall.
 *Journal correction

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 Adopted to Reconsider Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Harris-Dawson – Hernandez)

 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 (12) 26-0043
 CD 3 MOTION (LEE for BLUMENFIELD - PARK) relative to funding for the
 purchase of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to be operated
 in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga Division.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $325,000 from the AB1290
 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment
 Projects - Services) to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70,
 Account No. 007300 (Furniture, Office, and Other Technical
 Equipment) for the purchase of sUAS to be operated in the
 LAPD Topanga Division.




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 12
 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any technical corrections or
 clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman,
 Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Mart​ínez (2); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 (13) 26-0044
 CD 8 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUTT) relative to funding for the
 “Western Our Way” Project to improve walkability and cycling, aligning
 with the broader Vision Zero goal.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $210,000 from the Measure M
 Local Return Special Fund No. 59C-94, Account No. 94YG25
 (Vision Zero Corridor Projects), to the Department of
 Transportation Fund No. 100/94 for completion of the plan
 check and review process on the Western Our Way Project, as
 follows:

 a. Account No. 001010 (Salaries General) - $175,000



 b. Account No. 001090 (Salaries Overtime) - $35,000



 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to make any
 corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer
 instructions, including any new instructions, in order to
 effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any
 corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said
 corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally,
 electronically, or by any other means.




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 13
 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 (14) 25-1516
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 relative to amending Chapter 14 – Deferred Compensation Plan, of the
 Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to allow for an employer
 contribution to an employee’s Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
 retirement savings account.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance
 amending Chapter 14 – Deferred Compensation Plan, of the LAAC to
 allow for an employer contribution to an employee’s Deferred
 Compensation Plan 457(b) retirement savings account.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that
 developing the details of the proposed Plan amendment and
 associated implementation steps will cost an estimated $250,000,
 including set up and reprogramming fees to the Plan record keeper,
 consulting costs, and staffing reimbursement expenses. The Los
 Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has pledged to
 contribute $150,000, with the difference coming from the General
 Fund. The General Fund will not be impacted beyond the preparation
 of Plan design changes and initial implementation steps; once the
 employer contribution feature is enacted, expenses will be part of
 ongoing operating costs for the Plan. The funds for the employer
 contribution amounts themselves will be borne solely by LADWP.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the
 above matter.)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 14
 (15) 25-0600-S129
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
 relative to funding options and positions to support Los Angeles Police
 Department (LAPD) sworn hiring.

 (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
 opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
 (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the
 above matter.)

 Adopted to Refer Amending Motion 15A (Soto-Martinez – Hernandez) to the
 Personnel and Hiring Committee - SEE ATTACHED
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez,
 Yaroslavsky (9); Nays: Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, Soto-Mart​ínez (4); Absent:
 Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)




 Items Called Special



 Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED



 Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings



 Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 15
 Council Adjournment



ENDING ROLL CALL
Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Jurado, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Raman,
Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Blumenfield, Price Jr. (2)



Whereupon the Council did adjourn.

ATTEST: Patrice Y. Lattimore, CITY CLERK

By



 Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL




Wednesday - January 21, 2026 - PAGE 16
 ADJOURNING MOTIONS


 MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Raman All Councilmembers Leonard Efron
 File No. 06-2072-S3

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to the
agreement with URS Corporation Americas for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

 1. APPROVE the Department of Water and Power (DWP) Resolution authorizing the DWP to
 execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. 47880 with URS Corporation Americas, extending
 the term of February 4, 2010 through February 3, 2026 by two years through February 3, 2028,
 for a total term of 18 years, and increasing the contract authority by $2 million, from $7.5 million to
 $9.5 million to support ongoing seismic improvements to the North Haiwee Dam Seismic
 Improvement Project, including completion of environmental, archaeological, and other related
 services.

 2. AUTHORIZE, upon proper certification, the Chief Accounting Employee to draw demands on the
 Water Revenue Fund, in accordance with the terms of this Amendment to the Agreement and
 Resolution.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the Third Amendment to
Agreement No. 47880 with URS Corporation Americas will have no General Fund impact. Approval of
the DWP Resolution and contract amendment will increase the not-to-exceed contract authority by $2
million, from $7.5 million to $9.5 million. Funding is available and budgeted in the Water Revenue Fund.
The recommendations above comply with the DWP adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 25, 2026

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 23, 2026)

SUMMARY

At the meeting held on December 2, 2025, your Energy and Environment Committee considered a Board
of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to the Third Amendment to the agreement with URS
Corporation Americas for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project.

After an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to approve the recommendations stated
in the transmittal, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration.

Respectfully Submitted,

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE



MEMBER VOTE
NAZARIAN YES
YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT
JURADO YES
RAMAN YES
PADILLA YES

ME


 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-
 Council file No. 25-0600-S129

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding options and positions to support Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD) sworn hiring.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER $2,649,310 to the LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001012, Salaries Sworn, from
 the following funds and accounts in order to fund the hiring of 410 police recruits in Fiscal Year (FY)
 2025-26:
 Fund No. 100/61; Account No. 009220, Police Health and Welfare; Amount: $583,754
 Fund No. 100/63; Account No. 000024, General Fund Leasing; Amount: $600,000
 Fund No. 100/70; Account No. 001095, Accumulated Overtime; Amount: $1,465,556
 Total: $2,649,310

 2. TRANSFER $416,246 from the Human Resources Benefits Fund No. 100/61, Account No. 009220,
 Police Health and Welfare, to the Personnel Department in the following accounts to fund additional
 resources for sworn police hiring:
 Fund No. 100/66; Account No. 001010, Salaries General; Amount: $216,246
 Fund No. 100/66; Account No. 001070, Salaries As-Needed; Amount: $200,000
 Total: $416,246

 3. AUTHORIZE by Resolution, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, pay
 grade determination by the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Employee Relations
 Division, and exemption authorization from the Mayor’s Office, the following four positions to be
 employed within the Personnel Department to support sworn police officer hiring for the period of
 February 22, 2026 through June 30, 2026:
 a. One Assistant General Manager Personnel Department; Class Code 1745
 b. One Background Investigation Manager; Class Code 1759
 c. One Senior Personnel Analyst II; Class Code 9167-2
 d. One Chief Clerk Personnel; Class Code 1260
 4. INSTRUCT the CAO, as part of the FY 2026-27 Budget development process, to recommend to
 the Mayor and Council $25.06 million of ongoing reductions within the LAPD, exclusive of filled
 civilian position eliminations, or additional revenues, to offset the incremental ongoing costs of the
 FY 2025-26 additional sworn hiring recommended to be funded in the CAO report, dated January
 15, 2026, attached to the Council file.
 5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in said
 CAO report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the FY 2025-26 cost of the additional resources in the
LAPD and Personnel Department to support increased police sworn hiring is $3,065,556. These costs are
fully funded through transfers recommended within said CAO report, resulting in no additional FY 2025-26
General Fund impact. There is an ongoing General Fund impact estimated at $25.06 million to continue
the proposed resources. It is recommended that ongoing reductions or increased revenues be identified
as part of the FY 2026-27 budget development process to offset these additional General Fund
expenditures.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies require that when adding
new items with future-year expenditure requirements, the City shall consider its ability to continue to pay
these future year expenses. The Financial Policies also require that the City avoid using one-time revenues
to fund ongoing programs or services. By directing the CAO to identify ongoing reductions or increased
revenues as part of the FY 2026-27 budget development process to offset these additional General Fund
expenditures, the recommendations of said CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Personnel and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

SUMMARY
At its meeting held on January 20, 2026, your Budget and Finance Committee considered the CAO report,
dated January 15, 2026, relative to increased funding for the hiring of 410 LAPD recruits in FY 2025-26,
and proposed funding for positions to be employed within the Personnel Department to support sworn
police officer hiring for the period of February 22, 2026 through June 30, 2026. The proposed amount of
$2,649,310 is identified in said CAO report as one-time funding to allow for the LAPD to hire 410 recruits,
and $416,246 to provide four positions and Salaries, As-Needed funding in the Personnel Department to
support continued sworn police officer hiring. The total cost of $3,065,556 for FY 2025-26 is proposed to
be transferred from the Human Resources Benefits, Leasing, and Accumulated Overtime accounts.
Representatives of the CAO’s Office discussed the funding options and proposed offsets to support a
continued increase in recruit hiring for FY 2025-26, the Resolution Authority request for proposed positions
to support the recruit hiring within the Personnel Department, and the voluntary overtime bank negotiated
by the Los Angeles Police Protective League to mitigate civilian layoffs. Representatives of the Personnel
Department and LAPD discussed the streamlined hiring process and available resources for the recruit
hiring, attrition rate for the recruit classes, and the internal tracking system to maintain the authorized
amount of recruit hires. Councilmember McOsker introduced a Motion, seconded by Councilmember
Yaroslavsky, to amend Recommendation No. 3 contained in said CAO report to include exemption
authorization from the Mayor’s Office for the Resolution Authority request, replace the proposed Chief
Human Resources Specialist position with one Assistant General Manager Personnel Department
position; and, replace the proposed Personnel Analyst position with one Chief Clerk Personnel position.

After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended approval of the
recommendations contained in said CAO report as amended, as detailed above. This matter is now
forwarded to the Council for its consideration.

Respectfully Submitted,

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE



 MEMBER VOTE
 YAROSLAVSKY: YES
 BLUMENFIELD: ABSENT
 HUTT: YES
 McOSKER: YES
 HERNANDEZ: NO


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