Brief

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez introduced a motion, seconded by Monica Rodriguez, to authorize a lease agreement between the City of Los Angeles and CIM Group for space at 1710 North Cherokee Ave, Suite C. The motion was referred to the Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee on September 15, 2026, and remains pending there. The file expires on September 15, 2028.

Full summary

The City of Los Angeles owns a building at 1710 N. Cherokee Avenue in Hollywood containing four ground-level retail and office spaces, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. One of those spaces, Suite C, is 845 rentable square feet and is currently available. CIM Group, a real estate developer, has expressed interest in leasing Suite C on a temporary basis to use as a construction office during the development of a housing project nearby on Hollywood Boulevard. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez introduced a motion on September 15, 2026, seconded by Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, directing the Department of General Services, with assistance from the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer, to negotiate a market-rate lease with CIM Group for Suite C. The motion does not specify a lease term or other conditions, leaving those details to be worked out through negotiation. The file was referred to the Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee on the day of introduction and remains pending there. No committee hearing date, staff report, or subsequent activity has been recorded. The file expires on September 15, 2028, if no further Council action is taken.

Activity (1)

• 2026-09-15 Motion referred to Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-09-15 Motion · motion