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Councilmember Hernández introduced a motion asking the City Attorney and the Office of Finance to prepare an ordinance with an urgency clause to waive or defer certain gross-receipts collections for businesses impacted by the fires. Hernández told the council the motion was intended to deliver immediate relief to small businesses and employees who lost income and property. The motion passed by voice vote and was recorded as 14–0 in favor.

Separately, the council considered and approved a motion to restrict the use of leaf blowers in areas directly affected by the fires. Councilmember Padilla spoke in support of the amendment that limited the restriction’s duration and scope, saying the measure should protect both public health and workers’ livelihoods: “Estoy aqu\u0000ed para apoyar la enmienda ... Eso asegura que estemos tomando las medidas equitativas para proteger a los residentes de estos vecindarios y tambi\u0000e9n los trabajadores de servicios que los apoyen.” Councilmember Park carried the original motion and Councilmember Rodríguez urged the council to be explicit that the restriction apply only in the fire-affected areas to reduce misuse of the rule; she said, in Spanish, “es ser expl\u0000edcito con las \u0000e1reas indicadas es muy importante.” The amendment limited the restriction to the neighborhoods affected by the fires and, according to Councilmember Padilla, set a one-year duration. The council recorded the vote as 14–0.

The council also approved agenda item 1 (street-lighting maintenance/improvements) and item 2 (a modified item that had raised a procedural question about circulation of a technical amendment) by unanimous 14–0 votes. As chair announced, a planned technical modification to item 2 had not been circulated in time earlier in the meeting; councilmembers returned to the item after presentations and adopted the modification and the item by vote.

Clerk announcements at the end of the meeting recorded that the council approved two Rule 23 motions (special items) and moved to publish and file the related items; both special motions were listed as passing 14–0. Several public commenters had addressed the same emergency topics during the public comment period, including concerns about accessibility of materials, evacuation and property impacts; those comments were heard but did not change the motions the council adopted.

The motions direct staff (City Attorney and Office of Finance) to draft the specific legal language and, where applicable, to report back to the council with ordinance text or implementation details. The council did not adopt final ordinances during the Jan. 24 meeting; the votes put the measures onto an accelerated track for drafting or future formal adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting SAP - 1/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted unanimously to approve determinations and motions tied to wildfire response, including a one-year, area-limited restriction on gas-powered leaf blowers and a motion asking City Attorney and Finance to prepare urgent tax-relief measures for fire-impacted businesses; multiple agenda items were adopted 14-0.","taxTitle","Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",80599,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6371179,"Council hears presentation on HRP payroll and HR modernization project; officials say system now stabilizing",912,4680000,5592000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150222-e28c33e154fdbca7e409d3bf52f52ff8&start=4680&end=5592","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150222-e28c33e154fdbca7e409d3bf52f52ff8/thumbnail_4680000.jpg","/articles/6371179/California/Council-hears-presentation-on-HRP-payroll-and-HR-modernization-project-officials-say-system-now-stabilizing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371179-67036152a961750a6e3222d9c46b2330/orig.mp4?Expires=1771025924&Signature=DlU59zhsPNjdZECokTvE4ARqQm7ToQzbYIIlF2WeR3dh~ssFlzcDC65XzTtzIz4~nByBFGCUEnf15QuToQjFna8icnqUZr5RUCEUfL5E90FWGNqqn6GU7XLnrwknyyXG0JkjhWES25zybq3sSJ3W4uRgps-4uAhZ3hjyJ1voLZZDw6kq-kpNN7JfjaGaAfT8sM1U-hV94GnKKrGVkggQjM16mcTw7tnLd0thPsT2Rh5dHI-PqdLAFfn0otAG9361Ztlt9C0YvamyMrG2W~6OkoeMJPRRB0hWsU~ILpbzb80ch1QQLZDxSbSV-t-F0jCkcxDLOqUTWpU6ChRyoO5CLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council received a briefing on Jan. 24, 2025 about the HRP human-resources and payroll modernization project, a multi-department effort to replace the city’s legacy HR and payroll systems.

Councilmember McCusker introduced the presentation and asked City Controller Rick Mej\u0000eda, ITA staff and other project leads to describe the work. Controller Rick Mej\u0000eda and ITA General Manager Ted Ross credited a multi-department team for moving the project from design into production and said the system now covers pay across many departments.

Ted Ross told the council the modernization affects tens of thousands of employees and “llega a tres mil millones de d\u0000f3lares en pago total,” and that the rollout metrics improved from 98% on the first day to about 99% after stabilization. Ross said the work required nights and weekend overtime from staff and outside consultants and that “todav\u0000eda hay mucho trabajo” including tickets for changes, reporting and security.

Speakers singled out individual contributors from ITA, the Controller’s Office and personnel departments; project leads and consultants were publicly thanked for multi-year work. Several councilmembers and the controller framed the project as foundational to accurate payroll, hiring and benefits administration for the city workforce.

Councilmembers did not take a policy vote on the project during the presentation; the briefing was framed as recognition of the team’s work and a progress update on an ongoing implementation.","City leaders and IT and finance staff briefed the council on the HRP human-resources and payroll modernization, which officials said has reached roughly 99% stability after rollout and covers pay for thousands of employees and about $3 billion in payroll.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6371184,"City Council honors City actuary Holly at retirement recognition",1651,2514000,4165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150222-e28c33e154fdbca7e409d3bf52f52ff8&start=2514&end=4165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150222-e28c33e154fdbca7e409d3bf52f52ff8/thumbnail_2514000.jpg","/articles/6371184/California/City-Council-honors-City-actuary-Holly-at-retirement-recognition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371184-c1cbf2c28ab6879ab1bc8640683acb9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771025924&Signature=mk-fcsjwSM0RkrjyWwTstXqAts7UiDtP1OCL1sQR7aZRdkw1pHjxkrXaDN46CZ34lIWEbJoe8skPfLFIhuUiSguQQChhvYNWLQH~PfhLj8s6Rieo93e6QKfzm3BxmK9H6tx9OKuJ1auyxJVqanTZCnmGeNvWeO7R4qCcPb6obNwOXOoec-z7bHl96FINpTsaETD7tj0SJuM81bcRrlPZurJre85I2OFh99oEUcYuOFBTE9vF2UrtZp5khpBvaPSabKrYQp3Vm-xu034GGfXWMcxiQnxI2j5CKGuDBbN-d0DQLq1qVBtoTYkbQlXY1OFxfntUkYrVoFLx629eu59UHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council on Jan. 24, 2025 held a recognition ceremony for City Actuary Holly, who retired after decades in municipal service.

Councilmembers from across the chamber praised Holly’s career and leadership, noting her roles in analytical and administrative divisions and her work supporting city operations. Councilmember Rodríguez opened the remarks and asked colleagues to join a round of applause for Holly’s service. Councilmembers Lee, Price, McCusker, Hernández and others offered personal remembrances and thanks.

Speakers pointed to a career that included analytic work in safety and police-related budgeting, development of civic programs and a period serving as interim city actuary before formal appointment by the mayor. Councilmembers repeatedly credited Holly with preserving institutional knowledge and mentoring staff across departments.

Holly spoke briefly and singled out members of her team. She thanked employees by name and said of one staff member, “Yo creo que Patricia especialmente es un símbolo del futuro para este departamento,” acknowledging staff continuity as part of the office’s legacy.

Councilmembers noted Holly’s involvement outside day-to-day actuarial work, including community and cultural contributions, and wished her well on her retirement plans.

The council recessed briefly for photographs after the remarks.","Los Angeles City Council on Jan. 24 recognized City Actuary Holly with remarks from multiple councilmembers highlighting her long service in the municipal actuarial and administrative offices.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves emergency measures for fire-affected areas: temporary leaf-blower restriction and requests for business tax relief

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City Council honors City actuary Holly at retirement recognition