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25-0006-S73
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to acceptance
of a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities for natural disaster emergency
relief efforts in response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the acceptance of a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities
for natural disaster emergency relief efforts in response to the 2025
Windstorm and Fire Event; and, THANK the donor for this generous
grant.
2. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund
No. 859.
3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds restricted for the designated
purpose for natural disaster emergency relief efforts.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there
will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The funds from this grant will
be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be
made pursuant to the provisions of the PetSmart Charities grant for disaster
relief and emergency response activities for animals impacted by the 2025
Windstorm and Fire Event. |
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25-0006-S71
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to acceptance
of a $40,000 monetary donation from the Los Angeles Chargers to assist with
the disaster relief and emergency response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire
Event.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the acceptance of a $40,000 monetary donation from the Los
Angeles Chargers to assist with the disaster relief and emergency
response to the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event; and, THANK the donor
for this generous donation.
2. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund
No. 859.
3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds in accordance with the
provisions of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there
will be no financial impact to the General Fund. This donation will be deposited
into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and used to support the Department of
Animal Services’ disaster relief and emergency response efforts for the
animals impacted by the 2025 Windstorm and Fire Event. |
April 29, 2025
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25-0345
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (NAZARIAN – RAMAN, SOTO-MARTINEZ)
relative to establishing more competitive fee structures within the City's filming
permitting process, alternative or reduced public safety personnel requirements
at shoots, waived or reduced fee for public property use as shoot locations,
enforcing against price gouging for crew parking and base camp locations; and
related matters.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with assistance from the Los
Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Department
of Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Economic
Workforce and Development Department, Los Angeles Department of
Transportation, FilmLA, and any other relevant departments, to report to
Council in 30 days on
a. Recommendations on establishing more competitive fee structures
within the City's filming permitting process.
b. Proposing alternatives or reducing requirements of public safety
personnel required at shoots which can impose a significant cost on
shoots within the City.
c. Offering waived or reduced fees for utilizing public property as
shoot locations.
d. Creating a pool of film-certified public safety officers available for
rates competitive with other cities that are currently taking
production away from LA.
e. Identifying and enforcing the price gouging of crew parking and
base camps for film shoots.
f. Recommendations for streamlining the film permitting review
process, that includes staffing and resources necessary across all
departments involved.
g. Recommendations for revising the stage certification process that
allow for more stages to certify and limit additional expenses. |
April 29, 2025
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25-0006-S34
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to a requesting
the State of California to provide temporary financial assistance to address the
unforeseen expenditure of resources from the Pacific Palisades Fire to ensure
that essential services continue to be provided to the residents of the City, with
the State being paid back upon reimbursement by the Federal Government.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park – Harris-
Dawson, Nazarian), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE to request the State of California to provide temporary financial
assistance to address the unforeseen expenditure of resources from the
Pacific Palisades Fire to ensure that essential services continue to be provided
to the residents of the City, with the State being paid back upon reimbursement
by the Federal Government.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
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21-0643-S1
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative
to approving the allocation of $8,782,000 from the Development Services Trust
Fund (DSTF) for the continuation of consultant services for the BuildLA Project;
and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. APPROVE, pursuant to Section 5.321(l) of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code, the allocation of $8,782,000 from the DSTF for the
BuildLA Project.
2. REQUEST the Controller to:
i. Appropriate $4,750,000 from available balances in the DSTF (Fund
58V) to a new appropriation account, BuildLA IT Project - Year 4,
for consultant services, and transfer $4,750,000 therefrom to the
Engineering Special Services Trust Fund No. 682/50, Account
Number TBD entitled BuildLA IT Project - Year 4.
ii. Appropriate $4,032,000 from available balances in Fund 58V to
new appropriation accounts within Fund 58V, in the amounts
reflected in the table under Recommendation No. 2.ii of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 25, 2025, attached
to the Council file.
iii. Transfer $4,032,000 from the various accounts noted in the table
under Recommendation No. 2.ii of said CAO report, to various
funds and accounts reflected in the table under Recommendation
No. 2.iii of said CAO report.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to make technical
corrections as necessary to instructions included in said CAO report, to
implement the Mayor and Council intent, subject to the approval of the
CAO.
4. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE),
Bureau of Contract Administration, Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of
Sanitation, Office of Accounting, Department of City Planning, Los
Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Department of
Transportation, and the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide proof of
DSTF expenditures to the Los Angeles Department of Building and
Safety after each invoice is processed.
5. DIRECT the BOE to continue to provide an annual report to the Mayor
and Council on the work performed and costs expended by the
consultant on the BuildLA Project for the duration of the project.
6. NOTE and FILE the December 3, 2024 BuildLA Project Annual Report
and Funding Request, attached to said CAO report.
7. INSTRUCT the CAO and BOE to report back in 30 days on the following:
a. An assessment of the metrics being used to evaluate Build LA’s
success across each department.
b. An explanation of how it will create more concurrent versus
sequential.
c. Expected time of completion.
d. A briefing on Build LA, of what it does and what it doesn’t do.
e. What are the dispute resolution procedures/processes and how are
they effectuated to prevent ambiguity?
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the BuildLA Project
is fully supported by the Development Services Trust Fund and there is no
impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions
comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed work will be
supported by special funds, which are supported by dedicated funding
sources, and spending is to be limited to the mandates of the funding source. |
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25-0006-S28
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to current maps
of all undergrounded and aboveground utilities in Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones, and the feasibility and implementation of a tiered system for
undergrounding powerlines.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez –
Yaroslavsky, Blumenfield):
1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to
report to Council with a current map of all undergrounded and
aboveground utilities in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
2. REQUEST the LADWP, with the assistance of any needed department or
government agency, to report to Council on the feasibility and
implementation of a tiered system for undergrounding powerlines. The
report should also include the following information:
a. Criteria for prioritizing areas for undergrounding, including risk
factors like, but not limited to, Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones, High Wind Areas, and proximities to Generating Stations.
b. A detailed cost analysis, including projected costs for different tiers,
potential funding options, and the impact on utility rates and
customers.
c. Strategies for community input and stakeholder engagement
processes.
d. Community benefits, such as weed abatement, brush clearance,
park space and walking trails, for areas where above-ground
utilities are found infeasible for undergrounding. |
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25-0006-S23
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to City-owned
infrastructure impacted by the January 2025 wildfires.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the following reports attached to Council file No. 25-
0006-S23:
a. Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated March 7, 2025
b. Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) report dated March 18, 2025
c. Bureau of Street Services (BSS) report dated March 19, 2025
d. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) report
dated March 24, 2025
e. Los Angeles Department of Transportation report dated April 8,
2025
f. Department of General Services (GSD) report dated April 14, 2025
g. Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) report dated April 17, 2025
h. Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) report dated April 18,
2025
2. INSTRUCT the BOE, BSL, the BSS, BOS, RAP, and GSD; and,
REQUEST the LADWP, in coordination with the Emergency Management
Department, to provide the following information in quarterly reports
requested in Council file No. 25-0006-S8, Motion (Park, Lee –
Rodriguez):
a. Progress in resolving street closures in the Pacific Palisades.
b. Progress on the Palisades Recreation Center reconstruction and
library replacement, including the development of cost estimates.
c. Progress toward removal and pruning of affected trees and debris
clearance on parkways and landscaped median islands.
d. Further assessment of our long-term recovery needs.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable |
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25-0253
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer of funds
from the Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund No. 336 to the
City’s Reserve Fund.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department and the City Treasurer to
process the sum of $1,351,401.00 from the Fire Hydrant Installation and
Main Replacement Fund No. 336.
2. REQUEST the Controller to transfer all identified eligible monies to the
City’s Reserve Fund.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the
City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report. |
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25-0006-S46
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to providing
recommendations for adopting an incentive program for residential and
commercial property owners that voluntarily implement construction best
practices for fire resiliency beyond what is currently required in the City’s
Building Code.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Blumenfield):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with the
assistance of the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Department of City
Planning, and any other relevant departments, to prepare a report providing
recommendations for adopting an incentive program for residential and
commercial property owners that voluntarily implement construction best
practices for fire resiliency beyond what is currently required in the Building
Code, (e.g. Supplemental code best practices supported by the fire prevention
and insurance industries, outlined in reports such as the Insurance Institute for
Business and Home Safety’s Model Ordinance for Construction in Wildland-
Urban Interface Zone; and, Headwaters Economics’ Construction Costs for a
Wildfire-Resistant Home). The incentives explored should include, but are not
limited to, reduce permitting cost, expedited processing, and expedited
inspection.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
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25-0006-S56
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to the
transportation and equitable distribution of fire-related debris from the January
2025 wildfires.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Lee, et al.):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), with the assistance of the
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety’s (LADBS) Local
Enforcement Agency (LEA), to report to Council within 15 days on the
following:
a. Debris Transport and Destinations
i. Identify all landfills and trash facilities where fire-related debris
is being transported in the City.
ii. Provide detailed maps of these facilities and their proximity to
vulnerable communities, particularly in the East San
Fernando Valley.
b. Distribution Methodology
i. Describe the methodology being used to determine how
debris is dispersed among landfills and facilities to ensure
equitable distribution across the region.
c. Contractor Oversight
i. List the vendors and contractors being considered for debris
hauling and storage that are based in the City, use existing
public or private facilities in the City, or operate haul routes in
the City.
ii. Evaluate the geographic locations of these vendors to ensure
no over-concentration of operations in the East Valley or other
historically burdened areas.
d. Haul Routes
i. Provide a detailed analysis of the haul routes being used to
transport debris out of fire-affected areas.
ii. Include measures to mitigate noise, air pollution, and safety
risks in communities along these routes.
e. Hazardous Waste Management
i. Outline how hazardous waste is being identified, packaged,
transported, and disposed of safely, ensuring compliance with
state and federal regulations.
ii. Note which permits and other regulations will be removed or
expedited as part of the recovery.
iii. Specify what safeguards are in place to protect communities
from potential exposure to hazardous materials.
f. Debris Composition and Management
i. Provide a breakdown of the types of debris being removed,
including hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, green
waste, and recyclable materials.
ii. Clarify whether any categories of debris are being managed
or transported by entities outside of the City and under what
conditions.
g. City-owned Facilities in Fire Recovery
i. Identify any City-owned facilities that are being used as part
of fire recovery efforts, including for debris processing,
storage, or any other recovery-related operations.
ii. Provide a status update on the capacity, operations, and
environmental monitoring at these facilities to ensure
compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
h. Intergovernmental Collaboration
i. Detail BOS and LADBS LEA efforts to coordinate with County,
State, and Federal officials in the region's fire recovery efforts,
including any collaborative agreements or partnerships.
ii. Include information on any funding or resources being
secured through these partnerships to aid in debris
management and environmental restoration.
i. Timeline for Debris Removal
i. Offer a clear timeline for the anticipated completion of debris
removal efforts, specifying benchmarks for various phases of
the process.
2. INSTRUCT the BOS and the LADBS LEA to advocate for an equitable
distribution of debris management impacts in their coordination with our
multijurisdictional partners working on the fire recovery, ensuring that
historically overburdened areas like those in the East Valley, do not
disproportionately shoulder the burden of debris hauling, storage, or
processing. This includes identifying additional processing sites in less
impacted areas, and strategies that balance our urgent work to recover
and rebuild with our ongoing commitment to equity and environmental
justice.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
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25-0006-S66
CD 11
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to requesting a
report on the steps taken by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to
ensure environmental protections during the cleanup process related to the
January 2025 wildfires; and a comprehensive testing plan for all debris
resulting from the January 2025 wildfires that could potentially be deposited in
the Sunshine Canyon Landfill; and related actions.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Rodriguez):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) and other City departments,
in coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,
to issue a detailed report on the steps taken by the USEPA and USACE
to ensure environmental protections during the cleanup process. The
report should also highlight whether the debris is safe to be disposed of
in proximity to residential communities.
2. INSTRUCT the BOS to report to Council on a comprehensive testing plan
for all debris resulting from the 2025 wildfires that could potentially be
deposited in the Sunshine Canyon Landfill, if deemed necessary.
3. RESOLVE to allocate and appropriate $100,000 in the Sunshine Canyon
Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 for any aspect of executing
the testing plan, if deemed necessary.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0006-S63
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to establishing
roles and protocols as it relates to providing land surveys of the properties
affected by the January 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire events; and related
matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Hernandez):
1. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering, in consultation with the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works, to establish roles and protocols as it
relates to providing land surveys of the properties affected by the
January 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire event; and, report to Council. The
report should also include associated costs for staffing and/or contractual
services necessary to execute the City's responsibilities in this process.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to include the costs
associated with these processes for reimbursements from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
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21-0775-S10
CD 9
MOTION (PRICE - HUTT) relative to reinstating and amending the Occupancy
Agreement (Contract No. C-138578) with ONNI 888 OLIVE ST LP, and the
transfer of additional funding, to continue housing residents displaced by the
June 30, 2021 Los Angeles Police Department controlled detonation of illegal
fireworks seized from a residence on the 700th block of East 27th Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the General Manager, Community
Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to retroactively
reinstate and amend the expired Occupancy Agreement (Contract No. C-
138578) with ONNI 888 OLIVE STREET LP from February 28, 2025, to a
new termination date up to and including through January 31, 2026, and
to increase the contract amount by $475,000, subject to the approval of
the City Attorney as to form; and, to the extent any services have been
provided or performed by ONNI 888 OLIVE STREET LP in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Occupancy Agreement, those
services are hereby ratified.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to transfer and appropriate $475,000
from the Los Angeles Housing Department Fund No. 44G/43, City of Los
Angeles Affordable Housing, Account No. 43WC23 (27th Street
Relocation Services), to the Community Investment for Families Fund
No. 100/21, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services Account.
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical
corrections, clarifications, or revisions as necessary to the above
instructions to further the Motion’s intent.
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25-0006-S68
CD 11
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to providing
quarterly reports regarding the implementation of the City’s Emergency
Operations Plan – Recovery Annex for the January 2025 wildfires; selecting
community based representatives as members of the Long Term Recovery
Group; and service contracts that have been executed and/or are being
considered to assist with recovery efforts for the January 2025 wildfires.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Rodriguez):
1. INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department (EMD), Emergency
Operations Organization's Recovery and Reconstruction Division and the
Local Disaster Recovery Manager (LDRM), as defined in the City's
Recovery Annex, and in coordination with relevant departments, to
provide quarterly reports regarding the implementation of the City's
Emergency Operations Plan - Recovery Annex for the January 2025
wildfires. The report should include but not be limited to the following:
a. Development and implementation of recovery progress Key
Performance Indicators as required by the City's Recovery Annex.
b. Status of the Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG), including but not
limited to meeting dates, meeting participants, meeting summaries
and minutes, as well as membership of the LTRG, including
community and businesses representatives, houses of worship and
community-based organizations.
c. Status and activities of Business Operations Center.
d. Execution of departments' Standard Operating Procedures to aid in
recovery.
2. INSTRUCT the EMD and the LDRM to include the Chief Legislative
Analyst (CLA), or designee, in addition to coordinating with Council
District 11 to select community-based representatives, as members of the
LTRG.
3. INSTRUCT the EMD to present to Council within 15 days its contract with
Hagerty Consulting and/or any other professional services contracts that
have been executed and/or are being contemplated to assist with
recovery efforts for the January 2025 wildfires, including costs, scope of
work and funding sources.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA
has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
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25-0006-S6
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to staffing and
resources for the January 2025 Wildfires; and requesting an updated Recovery
Annex document tailored to the January 2025 Wildfire emergency event that
clarifies the roles and responsibilities of each City department and bureau; and
related matters.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department, with the
assistance of all departments and bureaus involved in recovery
operations, to report to Council with an updated Recovery Annex
document that is tailored specifically to the January 2025 Wildfires
emergency event and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of each
department and bureau and takes the Council and Mayor's emergency
instructions into account.
2. INSTRUCT all City departments and bureaus to review the list of Wildfire
Recovery Initiatives attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report
dated March 13, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S6, and the
updated Recovery Annex to determine whether additional, unbudgeted
resources will be necessary to conduct recovery work.
3. INSTRUCT all City departments and bureaus to submit to the CLA and
the City Administrative Officer (CAO) any staffing or resources needed
immediately for the continued recovery efforts from the January 2025
windstorm and wildfires.
4. INSTRUCT the CLA and the CAO to review all department and bureau
requests and to continue to report on any needed staffing and resources,
including exemptions to Prioritized Critical Hiring, in order to support
recovery work.
5. INSTRUCT all City departments and bureaus to submit budget requests
to the Mayor's Office for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed
Budget for any staffing or resources needed in the next fiscal year.
6. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA; and, REQUEST the Mayor's Office to
continue to expedite the filling of authorized positions needed for
recovery work through the Prioritized Critical Hiring process, and to
report to Council with recommendations for additional exemptions to this
process as necessary.
7. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA, to report to Council
on any expenditures incurred by City departments and bureaus in
providing emergency response and recovery services that are
determined to be ineligible for reimbursement from the 2025 Wildfire
Emergency Response and Recovery account.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report. |
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25-0006-S50
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the temporary re-employment of retired
employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding effort.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 6,
2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S50, relative to the temporary re-
employment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and
rebuilding effort.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable |
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25-0006-S55
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to an update on the Wildfire Business Tax
Relief Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance report dated March 20, 2025, attached
to Council file No. 25-0006-S55, relative to an update on the Wildfire Business
Tax Relief Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable |
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25-0006-S64
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AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to performing
inspections to Fire Station Nos. 23 and 69 of the Los Angeles Fire Department
(LAFD), identifying funding for any recommended remediation work, and
purchasing sufficient High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) purifiers for Fire
Station Nos. 23 and 69; and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Lee):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the
assistance of the LAFD, to perform inspections at Fire Station Nos. 23
and 69 and report to Council in 15 days with their findings and a
remediation plan, including, if deemed to be beyond the scope of City
workers, identifying City contractors with existing contracts who could
perform the remediation work.
2. INSTRUCT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Administrative
Officer (CAO), to:
a. Identify funding for the recommended remediation work of Fire
Station Nos. 23 and 69, and include this in the above-mentioned
report to be returned to Council in 15 days.
b. Identify funding within 15 days to purchase HEPA purifiers for Fire
Station Nos. 23 and 69, and purchase sufficient HEPA purifiers for
Fire Station Nos. 23 and 69 based on the square footage of these
facilities.
3. INSTRUCT the GSD, with the assistance of the LAFD, to perform
damage assessments at all City Fire Stations in the path of smoke from
the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Sunset Fire, Hurst Fire, or any other fire
occurring as a result of the January 2025 windstorms; and, report to
Council in 45 days on the work required to remediate any issues
discovered through these assessments.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0006-S24
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AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updates on tasks completed to protect the
Palisades Fire burn area from debris flow and landslide risks.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) report dated January
24, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S24, inasmuch as no
further Council action is required at this time.
2. INSTRUCT the BOE to report to Council with debris flow and mudslide
mitigation plans in relation to the Hurst Fire.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE states that there is no fiscal impact
resulting from the report. Consistent with the Motion direction, BOE staff is
tracking time spent and expenses incurred on debris flow and landslide
mitigation for potential reimbursement by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0172
PUBLIC SAFETY and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative requesting a comprehensive analysis of the Los Angeles Fire
Department (LAFD) and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP) workflow for inspecting and repairing the City's network of fire
hydrants and a work plan to repair fire hydrants in need of maintenance.
A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Park - Lee):
1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with
the LAFD and LADWP, to report to Council in 30 days with a
comprehensive analysis of the LAFD and LADWP workflow for
inspecting and repairing the City network of fire hydrants. The
report should include but not be limited to the following:
a. The number of fire hydrants inspected annually, in addition to
the regularity of inspections, by the LAFD.
b. The number of fire hydrants repaired annually by the LADWP.
c. The number of fire hydrants that are offline due to
maintenance, repair or other issues.
d. The number of fire hydrants that have been inspected but are
still in need of repair or maintenance.
e. Solutions to address issues related to LAFD Connection and
hydrant theft and vandalism.
2. REQUEST the LADWP to present a work plan to repair any fire
hydrants that are found to be in need of repair or further
maintenance based on the above analysis and complete any
required work within 30 days of presentation.
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination
with the LAFD and LADWP, to report to Council on the cost of
replacing the City's stock of 2.5-inch outlet fire hydrants with 4-inch
outlet fire hydrants.
B. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Park - Lee):
1. CONCUR with the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee of March 5, 2025.
2. INSTRUCT the CLA, in coordination with the LAFD and LADWP, to
include in its report on a comprehensive analysis of the LAFD and
LADWP workflow for inspecting and repairing the City network of
fire hydrants the identification of inaccessible City fire hydrants and
recommendations to make them available.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0111
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT
relative to a funding plan to permanently acquire one or more Super Scooper
amphibious aircrafts to replace or supplement those that are being leased by
the City.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Park):
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and City
Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council with a funding plan to
permanently acquire one or more Super Scoopers to replace or
supplement those that are being leased by the City of Los Angeles,
including the cost the City is paying per year through leasing the
equipment, and how it compares to the value of purchase.
2. INSTRUCT the LAFD and CAO to report to Council on available county,
state, or federal funding that may be available for the purchase of one or
more Super Scoopers. Specifically, the report should detail the use of a
joint powers authority, such as a regional Council of Governments, to
acquire one or more Super Scoopers.
3. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report to Council on where such Super Scoopers
could be housed and maintained locally, in order to provide more
immediate availability and coverage within the Los Angeles region.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0158
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report by various City
departments on a plan for implementing additional mandatory staffing to
enhance the City's response during Red Flag days.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Lee):
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Emergency
Management Department (EMD) to consult with the Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD), Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT), Department of Public Works bureaus, and any other relevant
departments, to report to Council on a plan for implementing additional
mandatory staffing to enhance the City’s response during Red Flag days,
including a standardized staffing protocol to ensure a full deployment of
resources:
a. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD): The LAPD can play a
critical role in evacuations, traffic control, and ensuring public safety
during heightened fire risk. Report on the feasibility of including
enhanced LAPD staffing and to pre-position officers in known high-
risk areas, especially along fire corridors, should be considered.
b. Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT): Pre-staging
resources in coordination with the LAPD and LAFD will ensure that
transportation routes are clear and operational during emergencies.
Report on the feasibility of including enhanced LADOT staffing and
to specifically include LADOT personnel to assist in implementing
evacuation routes and traffic management.
c. Bureau of Street Services (BSS): The BSS can ensure that
essential roads and infrastructure are cleared and maintained,
especially in areas of known fire vulnerability. Report on the
feasibility of including enhanced BSS staffing and to pre-position
staff to support immediate response and accessibility needs.
d. Bureau of Engineering (BOE): The BOE can assist with
infrastructure assessments and mobilizing engineering resources
for rapid deployment in high-risk zones. Report on the feasibility of
including enhanced BOE staffing in the Red Flag deployment to
ensure the structural integrity of critical infrastructure such as water
systems, roads, and bridges that could be impacted by fires.
e. Additional Relevant Departments: Other enhanced deployments by
relevant departments that may be critical in responding to
heightened fire conditions, including EMD, Department of Public
Works, and others, should be included in the coordinated staffing
model.
2. INSTRUCT the CAO and EMD, in coordination with the LAPD, LADOT,
BSS, and BOE, and any other relevant departments, to report to Council
on options for strategic deployment of resources, focusing on very high-
hazard severity zones, fire corridors, and other high-risk areas identified
through historical data and fire modeling. The report should look to
include recommendations for the LAPD and LADOT to be staged in the
same locations as the LAFD, so they can jointly review evacuation plans,
monitor conditions, and collaborate on emergency procedures.
3. INSTRUCT the CAO and EMD, in consultation with relevant City
departments, to provide a cost estimate for the enhanced deployment
model, including recommendations for identifying dedicated funding
sources within each department’s budget to cover staffing and resource
deployment during anticipated Red Flag days.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
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25-0121
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report by the Los
Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) on options to implement additional mandatory
staffing citywide to enhance deployment on Red Flag days, including details on
a standardized staffing protocol.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Lee):
1. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report to Council on options to implement
additional mandatory staffing citywide to enhance deployment on Red
Flag days, including details on a standardized staffing protocol for all Red
Flag days, ensuring full deployment of resources. The staffing model
should consider enhancing the following units on all Red Flag days,
including personnel as necessary:
a. 200 Series Engines: Fully staffed and operational at all times.
b. Brush Patrols: Fully staffed and available for rapid deployment.
c. 400 Series Engines: Ensure engines are staffed when repaired and
operational.
d. Water Tenders: Include both LAFD and Department of Recreation
and Parks water tenders to ensure there is sufficient water supply
for firefighting in critical areas.
e. Additional Battalion Command Teams: Staffed and deployed as
needed to provide tactical leadership and coordination.
f. Type 3 Engines: Fully staffed for wildland firefighting efforts.
g. Strategic Deployment: Firefighters to be strategically deployed
throughout the very high-hazard severity zones, focusing on known
fire corridors and other high-risk areas identified through historical
data and fire modeling.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with consultation from
the LAFD, to provide a cost estimate for the enhanced deployment
model, and should include the potential for a dedicated funding source in
the LAFD budget to cover the costs associated with staffing and resource
deployment on anticipated Red Flag days.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0006-S48
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Wildfire Emergency Response and
Recovery Account - General City Purposes Fund monthly expenditures for
March 2025.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March
18, 2025, attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S48, relative to the
Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery Account - General City
Purposes Fund monthly expenditures for March 2025.
2. INSTRUCT the CAO to include in their future monthly expenditure reports
the following information:
a. Funding requests, including total dollar amount, that have been
denied and the reason for their denial, if any.
b. Funding requests, including total dollar amount, that are pending
review.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable |
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25-0006-S44
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY and BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Guaranteed Basic Income program or
emergency cash assistance program for Angelenos economically affected by
the January 2025 wildfires.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the Community Investment for Families (CIFD) report
dated March 11, 2025, and Motion (Hernandez, Price – Raman) dated
January 21, 2025, both attached to Council file No. 25-0006-S44,
inasmuch as no further Council action is required at this time.
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief
Legislative Analyst to report to Council on the feasibility of using the
Transfer of Floor Area Rights Public Benefit Trust Fund, FireAid grants,
and funding sources other than the General Fund, to offset the costs of
the proposed CIFD Guaranteed Basic Income program or emergency
cash assistance program for workers impacted by the January 2025
wildfires.
3. INSTRUCT the CIFD to report to Council on the feasibility of
reprogramming up to $1,000,000 of Program Year 50 2024-25
Community Development Block Grant funds for emergency assistance
initiatives, including but not limited to rental assistance, in accordance
with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
guidelines, as a potential additional funding source to offset the costs of
the proposed CIFD Guaranteed Basic Income program or emergency
cash assistance program for workers impacted by the January 2025
wildfires, as described in the CIFD report dated March 11, 2025, attached
to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions will
have no General Fund impact.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions
comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that current revenues and balances
will be explored as a potential funding source for the proposed program and
grant funds will be used for grant-eligible activities. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0006-S65
AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to cost of repair
estimates for City-owned properties that were damaged during the destructive
windstorm and extreme fire events that started on January 7, 2025.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Raman):
DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief
Legislative Analyst (CLA) and all City departments, to report to Council on all
City-owned properties, including a detailed list and cost of repair estimates that
were damaged during the destructive windstorm and extreme fire danger that
started on January 7, 2025. This shall include any work that has also been
completed or is currently scheduled.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report. |
April 23, 2025
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25-0184
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
requesting that the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Los Angeles Fire
Department (LAFD) provide a verbal update on the current operational status
of fireboat marine operators, including availability and capacity to support
wildfire response efforts.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Nazarian):
REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and INSTRUCT the Los Angeles
Fire Department (LAFD) to provide a verbal update on the current operation
status of fireboat marine operators, including their availability and capacity to
support wildfire response efforts. The update should address the following:
a. Fireboat Fleet Overview: Provide details on the available fireboats
deployed in operations, including their specific capabilities, such as
pumping capacities, specialized equipment, and readiness for
emergency deployment.
b. Integration with Wildfire Response: Discuss the capability and readiness
of fireboats to assist in wildfire situations, including their equipment,
staffing, and operational procedures. Include the ability of fireboats with
advanced pumping capacities such as Fireboats 2, 4, and 5, and the
potential to include utilizing fireboats in tandem with land-based
firefighting resources.
c. Staffing and Training: Highlight the training and staffing levels of LAFD
marine operators, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills
and knowledge to engage in wildfire support operations when necessary.
d. Interagency Coordination: Opportunities for future collaboration between
the POLA, LAFD, and other relevant agencies to enhance wildfire
response capabilities. Discuss the challenges faced by marine operators
in supporting wildfire operations, particularly concerning resources,
logistics, and coordination with firefighting agencies.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
April 22, 2025
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25-1200-S9
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment
of Carlton Jenkins to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Carlton Jenkins to the Board of Fire
and Police Pension Commissioners for the terms ending June 30, 2025 and for
the subsequent term ending June 30, 2030, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
Carlton Jenkins resides in Council District Eight. (Current Composition: M=2;
F=2; Vacant=1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 28, 2025
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 25, 2025)
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