City Council Agenda Report
March 3, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: PARTICIPATE IN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGION – IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM 8 PROJECT
Background:
The Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LARIAC) is a consortium of the County of Los Angeles (County) in partnership with cities, agencies and academic institutions and others. Collaboratively the consortium acquires digital remote sensing data, including imagery and elevation data. The LARIAC8 Project will deliver highly accurate digital aerial imagery and elevation datasets to local, state and federal agencies at substantial cost savings.
To ensure the accuracy of the aerial imagery the County is working with the consortia members to plan and initiate the next LARIAC cycle January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028. The cost of LARIAC8 for the City is $27,850, paid in two equal installments of $13,925. The first payment is due Spring 2026, and the second payment is due Spring 2027.
Various departments will benefit from this resource and facilitate planning and management of multiple citywide projects. The LARIAC8 benefits include high quality image data that enables staff to make virtual site visits. Some examples include improving site plan review, understanding impacts of new projects, and a consistent view of the City. The enhanced resolution shows greater detail and provides more information than other online providers. There are multiple access methods, including desktop, handheld, and mobile as well as local and remotely hosted solutions.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds for the first payment are included in Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adopted Budget and the second payment for Fiscal Year 2026/27 will be requested in the upcoming budget cycle.
City Council March 3, 2026
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to participate in the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium, in an amount not-to- exceed $27,850; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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