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Summary of recorded votes (as announced at the meeting):
- Consent batch (items 3, 5–8, 12, 14–15, and 18–27): clerk announced “13 in favor.”
- Item 1 (taken for separate vote): clerk announced tally “2 in favor, 1 against” (vote taken on the floor as recorded in the meeting transcript).
- Item 9 (separate): clerk announced “12 in favor.”
- Item 10 (motion on homelessness contract oversight introduced by Councilmember Romen): clerk announced “13 in favor” (see separate article on homelessness oversight).
- Item 4 (as modified): clerk announced “13 in favor.”
- Later votes recorded during the meeting: item 11 (amendment circulated) — clerk announced “13 yes.”
- Item 16 (amendment circulated) — clerk announced “13 yes.”
- Item 28 (as circulated by Councilmember Price) — clerk announced “13 yes.”

Notes and caveats: the meeting transcript records the clerk’s announced tallies but does not always list individual member votes by name. Where the transcript stated only a numeric tally, this summary reports the announced counts. If a specific ordinance or resolution number was not read on the floor during the recorded exchange, the transcript did not provide that number; such items are listed here by agenda item number as announced at the meeting.

The council also held public comment on several agenda items and received presentations (for example, the port‑power briefing and the city financial-status report) that did not result in immediate roll-call votes. For details on specific items that generated substantive discussion, see separate articles on the port power briefing, the homelessness oversight motion, and the financial-status presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting SAP - 3/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council took a series of roll-call votes on consent and individual items; the clerk announced tallies for multiple items as recorded on the meeting floor.","taxTitle","Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",80599,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6630120,"City administrative briefing warns of multi‑year revenue shortfall; recommends $190 million in solutions and reserve targets",696,6960000,7656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699103-fb73a800149878b6cec46bd9ffb88779&start=6960&end=7656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699103-fb73a800149878b6cec46bd9ffb88779/thumbnail_6960000.jpg","/articles/6630120/California/City-administrative-briefing-warns-of-multiyear-revenue-shortfall-recommends-190-million-in-solutions-and-reserve-targets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630120-ab200a14cf31a1462a4ebaaa73e6cd61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196722&Signature=i-cTCwr7ArWkyKOap49DYkxUixlIRDpeMe6unJOHpLYneRr-lOTKIcPHjDKlPwQMn82JOKrWVquzDYdvtJn0xlFLszTAXgSRQPwY0KKNrVGMkp-HkZMACMpeQwUrx-6tM-V37YyLejHNj9kmjN-S23dxlFEfAmxlqnO2Wrydk9lXvQy-c~EAWKEJFS9-Nm7LFxkkB5izGL-9rKMt1PI3lmSJsBeKioHEiDVSjv30k~QkkFjgS1Ad0w4T7ycP8dOam-3CZRxTVML1VhxOxz1WFH5WhZpuWMMfLtE8ScGTXlJGO0HBqLuPZfT0hq3oaDWfjNzccMW9yZqvkyC8qmL-PA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City financial staff briefed the Los Angeles City Council on a financial-status report that, officials said, reflects revenue losses stemming from recent wildfires and broader economic weakness. The presentation outlined an immediate budget gap, projected multi-year shortfalls and recommended steps to close the gap while preserving core services.

A staff presenter described the situation as worsening since earlier fall reports and said the city faces reduced revenue across business and hotel taxes, additional one-time costs from January fire response, and higher claim and liability payouts. The presentation said the city had reported a $13 million shortfall through the end of January and that fire-related and other expenses have increased by roughly $300 million.

Staff projected a four‑year shortfall of about $315 million under current assumptions and recommended $190 million in solutions included in the report, plus identification of another $30 million in contingent solutions. The presenter emphasized that the proposed reductions did not include elimination of sworn firefighter positions but were focused on contracting and hiring controls; the presentation also said reserves would decline from prior levels to roughly 3.22 percent, and could fall to about 2.2 percent if additional funds are used.

Councilmembers asked questions about the scale of cuts, options such as a two‑year budget process, and the timing and dollar value of the city’s reserve balance. A councilmember asked for historical comparators; staff said the closest recent comparison was the 2009–10 period following the 2008 recession, when a similarly large shortfall required difficult choices.

The council accepted the presentation and scheduled a closed session to continue budget deliberations. Staff said the mayor would propose a budget and that council action on deeper changes would follow in the ordinary budget process.","City staff presented a financial status report showing near-term losses tied to January fires and broader economic weakness; staff identified a potential multi‑year gap and recommended $190 million in solutions and preserving reserves at five percent.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6630125,"Council approves motion to strengthen oversight of homelessness contracts and outcomes",330,3600000,3930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699103-fb73a800149878b6cec46bd9ffb88779&start=3600&end=3930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699103-fb73a800149878b6cec46bd9ffb88779/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6630125/California/Council-approves-motion-to-strengthen-oversight-of-homelessness-contracts-and-outcomes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630125-87e74e65eb62df007af17bf43469d087/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196722&Signature=MYgVUPoyNiFZnuG5i1WQaKf-FeLlkRbE-8x5AqYUSwZyazaCJC4Ts2akB1DRkUdR1fezn-obFkJDz4~17gczaL~JbuedaGUs8gPUugJR41~mZOV3taiJkJ9iVXm05QIYNTHiPoWe6yXIJljtvh7PeWignGpLWAcWze8P~8Aplz~Sa1m6FP9r3ZSvRjjNekCPtBHZuj~xCQGS5~SPHRV5~ARfjF51qRUC9SW4ILP-P75KG~Vk~Arx9js8W~J9r3f4tqbyMhPbbddnSdfAUUorfZm5193WYbGRTD3B86yD68X76kPmI2B7PCHt~-btsyuhGN3qI4w-74xyzFoRkPLYcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to strengthen performance oversight of homelessness response contracts and to require regular reporting on contract outcomes and bed utilization.

Councilmember Romen introduced the motion, saying city spending on homelessness response has increased and that no single office has clear responsibility to track contractor performance, bed utilization, vacancy rates or time-to-placement. “This motion provides a responsible response to that gap in performance and oversight,” the sponsor said, describing work done with philanthropic partners that had improved placements in a pilot from about 74 to 250 units per month.

Councilmember Bloomenfield seconded the motion. During debate members emphasized that the new reporting should measure how often outreach workers contact candidates, nightly bed utilization rates, vacancy levels in permanent supportive housing (PSH) and time from referral to move-in.

The council opened the public-speaker list, closed it and voted; the clerk announced the tally as 13 in favor. The motion directs staff to implement ongoing contract performance monitoring for homelessness response, to report regularly to the council on utilization and vacancies, and to return with recommended contract-management steps to improve fill rates and reduce vacancy timelines.

What the motion will (as described in the council presentation) do: require a named oversight function for city-funded homelessness contracts; require regular performance metrics (including counts of outreach contacts, nightly bed usage, vacancies, and time-to-fill); and use contract management to drive improvements in utilization. Presenters cited pilot work supported by philanthropy that increased placements and reduced vacancies; the presentation noted vacancy rates moving toward 90–95 percent fill in some programs after recent work.

The motion passed with a unanimous roll-call tally announced by the clerk.","A council motion to increase performance oversight and contract monitoring for the city’s homelessness response passed unanimously; presenters said better tracking has already raised placements from about 74 to 250 units per month in pilot work funded by philanthropy.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6630129,"Council hears update on port power interruptions, DWP and Port to complete study by October 2025",514,3075000,3589000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699103-fb73a800149878b6cec46bd9ffb88779&start=3075&end=3589","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699103-fb73a800149878b6cec46bd9ffb88779/thumbnail_3075000.jpg","/articles/6630129/California/Council-hears-update-on-port-power-interruptions-DWP-and-Port-to-complete-study-by-October-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630129-cb44d4b5d9a701a6944d7aa2fa33c555/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196722&Signature=FF7ObMgbyZsoop~KNvD0mlauHt9C5~G-mrrPSTs3WgC74EHL7zit4NTlfFH9bRgoQaAilZisa8lZuGT2cQ2PTfi9kk039mt1Uy6mz7vnOZhHn~q2eM-pjK9a5Sc9-Zgt9FykLx5idDHkpTHjr5u3hnPdD0sTfQArJ~4-ga3aIKjJ0osYO~s54GNLUjyH8NNTmKCB4hal2skbS2hDYGiKJcJ8jiNlmMGwr8cZqoGaCducJWC-5k4U-747vBeaawKzUPwBXgY6rE06z5TTb3mcAUNRxnHsc4iHb8g3bTjaTQfPsvXPVajufViH-K-JucUa7E~jSltubc7M8fwInXhA3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Los Angeles City Council members heard a briefing about repeated electricity interruptions at Port of Los Angeles terminal operations and the steps underway to reduce equipment outages as the port electrifies operations.

The report, presented by representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) and the Port of Los Angeles, described a joint technical study begun in December to analyze momentary interruptions and other sensitivities affecting heavy shore-based equipment. “Many of these are what are called momentary interruptions of electricity, and we want to minimize those in particular,” a DWP presenter said, summarizing the study’s focus on both utility-side and customer-side protections.

Why it matters: port terminals are installing electric motors and sensitive equipment as they electrify operations; interruptions can trigger protective shutdowns that take hours to recover, disrupting cargo movement and operations and increasing costs for terminal operators and tenants.

Key points from the presentations included: DWP and port staff have begun on-site analyses at two terminal operators; vendors and technical teams are cataloging equipment types, motor sensitivities and existing protective devices; the on-site phase will continue through March and into April; and a consolidated study with formal recommendations to DWP, port operators and terminal customers is expected in October 2025. The presenters said the recommendations will cover both utility-side system improvements and customer-side protective strategies.

Councilmembers asked for a public follow-up process. A councilmember asked for a return hearing so the public and tenants could review progress; the councilmember also said cost-sharing arrangements between DWP, the port and terminal operators should be explored. Port and DWP staff said the study will identify measures each party can take and that coordination on potential cost-sharing will be part of future discussions.

No formal council action was taken at the presentation; the council accepted the briefing and moved to close the public portion before scheduling a closed session to follow. The presentations were provided during the item the council had called for public discussion of power interruptions and electrification planning at the port.

Public comment and next steps: councilmembers indicated they expect periodic progress reports tied to the October 2025 study deliverable. DWP and port staff said they will continue site analyses and will provide recommendations addressing both system upgrades and customer-side protective devices.","Los Angeles officials heard presentations from the Department of Water and Power and the Port of Los Angeles on recurring power interruptions at port terminals; agencies said on-site analyses are ongoing and a final study with recommendations is due in October 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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