The Los Angeles City Council is trying to prevent the theft of city property after 39 catalytic converters were stolen from city vehicles in one weekend last December. Council unanimously approved a motion on March 2 to investigate the risk of catalytic converter theft from city vehicles, and at security measures at locations where thefts occurred. “Especially in light of the value of the city assets contained in these yards, these break-ins raise serious concerns about whether adequate security and loss-prevention practices are being implemented,” the motion reads, which was introduced by Councilmembers Paul Krekorian and Monica Rodriguez. The December theft of catalytic converters—a device that mitigates toxic exhaust emission—cost the city an estimated $74,000, according to the motion. In addition, catalytic converters were stolen from more than 68 city vehicles during a break-in at a Lincoln Heights city facility in March 2021. “The theft of catalytic converters in particular …