Los Angeles, CA

City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to consider several items, including officially naming a portion of Melrose Avenue as the 'Melrose Arts District', approving a contract amendment for Watts Towers restoration, and discussing policies on park signage and animal shelter operations. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment periods.

• Approve naming Melrose Avenue corridor (Fairfax to Citrus on north, Fairfax to Highland on south) as 'Melrose Arts District'
• Authorize contract amendment with Museum Associates (LACMA) for Watts Towers restoration, increasing ceiling from $229,009 to $1,336,593
• Instruct DAS to include $240,000 vehicle purchase in FY 2027-28 budget for Pet Fair events
• Direct RAP to develop framework for off-site advertising sign pilot program at parks
• Instruct DAS to study feasibility of contracting out animal shelter operations

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Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee

The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee will consider eight items, including a mayoral appointment, reports on opioid remediation staffing and legal actions, and several motions on ADA compliance, environmental justice, a mitigation fund, senior transportation, and an indoor heat safety grant. The meeting is also noticed as incidental special meetings of three other committees, but only this committee will take action.

• Appointment of Hector Ochoa to the Commission on Disability (Item 1)
• Report on staffing resources to support opioid remediation programs (Item 2)
• Motion to report on ADA non-compliant businesses and outreach plan (Item 4)
• Motion to establish Environmental Justice and Advocacy Advisory Commission (Item 5)
• Motion to create Mitigation Response Fund for Lineage Logistics fire impacts (Item 6)

CANCELLED - Governmental Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee

Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee

CANCELLED - Transportation Committee

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will consider several items, including issuing tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue refunding notes for Montesquieu Manor and Rousseau Residences, both on North Juanita Avenue in Council District 13. The committee will also review appointments to housing oversight boards, a plan to consolidate prevailing wage monitoring staff, and motions related to homeless count discrepancies, tenant complaint investigations in Boyle Heights, and the purchase of property for affordable housing.

• TEFRA resolution and tax-exempt refunding note for Montesquieu Manor at 318 North Juanita Avenue (CD 13)
• TEFRA resolution and tax-exempt refunding note for Rousseau Residences at 316 North Juanita Avenue (CD 13)
• Motion to purchase property at 8224 South Broadway for affordable housing development (CD 9)
• Motion to investigate 2026 Point-in-Time Count discrepancies in Council District 8
• Motion to prioritize tenant complaint investigations in Boyle Heights (CD 14)

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City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to consider several housing-related items, including the reappointment of three members to the Rent Adjustment Commission, a contract extension for real estate information services, and amendments to loan agreements for affordable housing. The agenda also includes a directive to study using Handyworker Program funds for smoke remediation and a report on the County's role in homeless services coordination.

• Reappoint Dr. Loraine Lundquist to Rent Adjustment Commission (term ending May 20, 2030)
• Reappoint Jerod Gunsberg to Rent Adjustment Commission (term ending May 20, 2030)
• Reappoint Carole Brogdon to Rent Adjustment Commission (term ending May 20, 2030)
• Authorize contract increase with First American Data Tree LLC by $122,000 (total $797,000) for real estate information services
• Amend loan agreements for Avalon Terrace/Nicolet Apartments (451 East 120th Street and 4027/4033 Nicolet Street)

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Economic Development and Jobs Committee

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee will consider several items, including amendments to electric vehicle charging agreements, a report on a water service disruption, and motions on tree spacing, stormwater testing, and environmental justice. The meeting is also noticed as a special meeting of the Civil Rights Committee because of overlapping membership, but only the Energy and Environment Committee will take action.

• Amendment to EV Charging Solutions agreement to modify equipment specs and add sites (Item 3)
• Third amendment to BlueLA Carsharing agreement for transfer of EV charging infrastructure (Item 4)
• Motion to modernize City's internal Tree Spacing Guidelines (Item 5)
• Motion on water quality testing of stormwater runoff from Boyle Heights Lineage warehouse fire (Item 7)
• Motion to establish Environmental Justice and Advocacy Advisory Commission (Item 8)

The Energy and Environment Committee approved all nine agenda items, including concurring with prior Transportation Committee approvals for EV charging agreements with EV Charging Solutions and BlueLA Carsharing. The committee also approved motions to modernize Tree Spacing Guidelines, establish an Environmental Justice and Advocacy Advisory Commission, and prioritize bulky item pickup and related services in Boyle Heights. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Municipal Facilities Committee report on Year-1 Building Decarbonization Workbook (3-0)
• Noted and filed DWP report on Granada Hills/Porter Ranch water disruption (3-0)
• Concurred with Transportation Committee approval of EV Charging Solutions agreement amendment (3-0)
• Concurred with Transportation Committee approval of BlueLA Carsharing third amendment (3-0)
• Approved motion to modernize Tree Spacing Guidelines (3-0)
• Approved four Bureau of Sanitation landscaping and site services agreements (3-0)
• Approved motion on Boyle Heights Lineage warehouse fire water quality testing (3-0)
• Approved motion to establish Environmental Justice and Advocacy Advisory Commission (3-0)

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City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including accepting offers to dedicate easements for traffic signal and sidewalk purposes at specific locations, and dedicating city-owned property as public street. The agenda also includes continued hearings on proposed street lighting districts, with ballot tabulations scheduled for August 19, 2026. Public comment is available in person and by teleconference.

• Accept easement for traffic signal at 8800 West Venice Boulevard (CD 10)
• Accept easement for traffic signal at 8888 West Venice Boulevard (CD 10)
• Accept easement for sidewalk at 4141 Whitsett Avenue (CD 4)
• Dedicate city-owned property as public street west of Mission Road and Jesse Street (CD 14)
• Continued hearings on street lighting districts: Verdugo Place/Avenue 32, Santa Monica Boulevard/Wilton Place, Hortense Street/Goodland Avenue

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider reports and motions on cannabis licensing, including amendments to cultivation, delivery, and manufacturer licenses, a framework for temporary event and consumption lounge licenses, and a proposal to require letters of support for retail licenses. The committee will also review several ground lease agreements for bridge housing and a tiny home village, plus an acquisition for an electric bus depot expansion.

• Cannabis license amendments for Cultivation, Delivery, and Manufacturer activities (26-0301)
• Temporary cannabis event and consumption lounge license framework under AB 1775 (24-1584)
• Motion to require letters of support for type-10 retail cannabis license applications (26-0124)
• Ground lease with Weingart Center for 100-bed bridge home at 3210-3248 Riverside Drive (23-1022-S39)
• Ground lease with Salvation Army for 75-bed Tiny Home Village at 1221 South Figueroa Place (23-1022-S38)

The Government Operations Committee approved six agenda items by a 2-0 vote with Councilmember Lee absent, including the FY 2026-27 First Construction Projects Report, cannabis license amendments, and four ground lease agreements for homeless housing sites. Two cannabis-related items were continued without action: a regulatory framework for temporary event and consumption lounge licenses, and a motion requiring letters of support for type-10 retail cannabis license applications.

• Approved FY 2026-27 First Construction Projects Report (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved cannabis cultivation, delivery, and manufacturer license amendments (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved ground lease with Weingart Center for 100-bed A Bridge Home at 3210-3248 Riverside Drive (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved ground lease with Salvation Army for 75-bed Tiny Home Village at 1221 South Figueroa Place (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved ground lease with L&R Construction and sublease with PATH for 26-family-unit bridge housing at 3061 Riverside Drive (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved acquisition of northern portion of 23903 Normandie Avenue for LADOT electric bus depot expansion (2-0, Lee absent)
• Continued item on temporary cannabis event and consumption lounge licenses
• Continued motion on type-10 cannabis license letters of support

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Budget and Finance Committee

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City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to consider several items, including authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks to begin the preliminary review and due diligence process for the possible acquisition of various Caltrans properties totaling approximately 9.71 acres for park purposes. The Council will also vote on declaring 24 City properties as surplus land for disposal, and consider a lease for a Japan House pavilion during the 2028 Olympics. Additionally, a lease agreement for a Council District 10 field office is on the agenda.

• Authorize due diligence for acquiring ~422,967.6 sq ft (9.71 acres) of Caltrans properties for parks
• Declare 6 properties as 'Exempt Surplus Land' and 18 as 'Surplus Land' for disposal, including properties in Playa Del Rey and Pacific Palisades
• Negotiate lease for Mangrove parking lot at 426-462 East Temple Street for Little Tokyo Dome/Japan House during 2028 Olympics
• Authorize lease with 2922 South Crenshaw Blvd (LA) OZ Owner, LLC for CD10 field office at $490,585 for FY 2026-27

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Personnel and Hiring Committee

The Personnel and Hiring Committee is reviewing several personnel actions, including salary range adjustments, civil service exemptions for specific positions, and budget recommendations on pension contributions and hiring qualifications. The committee will also consider a motion to study a micro-loan program for City employees. All items are under discussion and will be voted on by the committee.

• Resolution on 2026-27 Personnel Authority (CF 26-1700)
• Ordinance to raise General Manager salary range for Community Investment Families Dept from M-8 to M-9 (CF 26-1074)
• Mayor's request to exempt Chief Investment Officer for LACERS from Civil Service (CF 26-0949)
• Mayor's request to exempt 4 LAWA and 2 Community Investment Dept positions from Civil Service (CFs 26-1041, 26-1085, 26-1087, 26-1088)
• Motion to study feasibility of micro-loan program for City employees (CF 26-0923)

The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved all 12 agenda items, with Councilmember Rodriguez absent. Key actions include approving the 2026-27 Personnel Authority Resolution, the Unfreeze Resolution as amended, and a salary range increase for the General Manager of the Community Investment for Families Department. The committee also approved multiple civil service exemptions for positions at the City Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles World Airports, and the Community Investment Department, as well as budget recommendations on pension contributions, attrition, and inspector qualifications.

• Approved 2026-27 Personnel Authority Resolution (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved 2026-27 Unfreeze Resolution as amended (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved salary range M-8 to M-9 for General Manager Community Investment for Families (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for Chief Investment Officer at LACERS (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for Chief of Airports Finance at LAWA (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for Deputy GM of Strategy, Innovation and Experience at LAWA (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved civil service exemption for Deputy GM of Airport Development at LAWA (2-0, Rodriguez absent)
• Approved civil service exemptions for two Assistant GMs at Community Investment Department (2-0, Rodriguez absent)

Transportation Committee

The Los Angeles Transportation Committee is holding a special meeting to review and potentially act on a range of transportation items. Key items include amendments to contracts for the BlueLA electric vehicle carsharing program, EV charging infrastructure, and mobility data analysis, as well as new preferential parking districts and various street and parking changes. The committee will also consider a draft ordinance on private ambulance rate increases and discuss preparations for the 2028 Olympics.

• Third amendment to BlueLA Carsharing agreement for EV charging infrastructure transfer (Item 1)
• Amendment to EV Charging Solutions agreement to modify equipment specs and add sites (Item 3)
• Draft ordinance on private ambulance service rate increases (Item 6)
• Establishing Preferential Parking Districts No. 331 (Addison-Cedros), No. 321 (Warner Center), and No. 333 (Park Mesa Heights) (Items 9-11)
• Request for Proposals for South Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Services (Item 14)

The Transportation Committee approved a third amendment to the BlueLA Carsharing agreement to complete the transfer of EV charging infrastructure, and also approved an amendment with EV Charging Solutions to modify equipment specs and add sites. It approved amendments to contracts with CicLAvia and Blue Systems for mobility data analysis, and adopted motions to increase DASH Boyle Heights/East LA service frequency and to create a process for parking penalty relief. The committee also approved establishing three new Preferential Parking Districts and several other items, with all votes passing 3-0 or 4-0, with two members absent.

• Approved CAO report for third amendment to BlueLA Carsharing agreement (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CAO report for amendment with EV Charging Solutions (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CAO report for amendment with CicLAvia, Inc. (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CAO report for amendment with Blue Systems, Inc. (3-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted motion to increase DASH Boyle Heights/East LA route frequency (3-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted motion to establish process for parking penalty relief (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved establishing Preferential Parking Districts No. 331, 321, and 333 (3-0, 2 absent each)
• Adopted resolutions for oversize vehicle parking restrictions on Pacific Ave, W. 130th St, and W. 132nd St (3-1, 1 absent)

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City Council Meeting

The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed amendment to the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement (ECRMA) for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which would authorize the Mayor and Council President to execute the agreement and a first amendment to the Games Agreement. The council will also vote on amendments to contracts for playground equipment purchases and a lease extension for a water utility customer service center. Public comment is available in person and by phone.

• Authorize execution of ECRMA with LA28 for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including Revised Venue List
• Authorize First Amendment to Games Agreement Contract No. C-139679 with LA28
• Amendment to Contract No. 3608 with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. dba Gametime for playground equipment
• Amendment to Contract No. 3744 with Kompan, Inc. for playground and outdoor fitness equipment
• First Amendment to Lease with 9136 Sepulveda LLC for Customer Service Center at 9154 Sepulveda Boulevard, North Hills

The Los Angeles City Council approved the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement (ECRMA) for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorizing the Mayor and Council President to execute the agreement with LA28. The Council also adopted a plan to transition administration of City-funded homeless programs away from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), including renegotiating the Joint Powers Authority agreement for majority governance and appropriating $450,000 for consultant support. Additionally, the Council approved amendments to playground equipment contracts, a lease extension for a DWP customer service center, and power agreements for the Notch Peak Project.

• Approved ECRMA for 2028 Olympics, authorizing Mayor and Council President to execute (10-4)
• Adopted plan to transition City-funded homeless programs away from LAHSA, including $450,000 for consultants (14-0)
• Approved amendment to playground equipment contract with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. (14-0)
• Approved amendment to playground equipment contract with Kompan, Inc. (14-0)
• Approved 10-year lease extension with 9136 Sepulveda LLC for DWP Customer Service Center (14-0)
• Approved Notch Peak Project Power Agreements with SCPPA (14-0)
• Adopted motion to strengthen wage enforcement, including overtime and meal break violations (12-2)
• Approved $1,110,000 transfer for Ohio Avenue Safety and Mobility Project (14-0)

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Public Works Committee

The Los Angeles Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including street sweeping and parking enforcement operations, protected bicycle lane maintenance, and a third amendment to the BlueLA Carsharing agreement for transferring EV charging infrastructure. The agenda also includes proposed street and intersection designations, a special event ordinance amendment, and a report on Walk of Fame star installation processes.

• Street sweeping and parking enforcement operations on posted routes (24-1219-S1)
• Protected bicycle lane maintenance practices (24-0947)
• Ordinance to require special event permittees to include public transit info in promotional materials (25-0912)
• Third amendment to BlueLA Carsharing agreement for EV charging infrastructure transfer (19-0131-S3)
• Designating intersections as 'Michael L. O'Gara Square', 'Veterans Memorial Square', 'Sam Watson Square', and honoring Nancy Silverton

Public Safety Committee

The Los Angeles Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of public safety items, including possible amendments to fireworks laws, regulation of e-bikes and e-motos, and acceptance of significant donations to the fire and police departments. The agenda also includes reports on grants, contracts, and motions related to emergency preparedness and community programs.

• City Attorney report on fireworks laws and possible ordinance amendments (25-0065)
• Motion to regulate e-bikes, e-motos, and electric mopeds (26-0548)
• Acceptance of $500,000 in-kind donation from LAFD Foundation for Drone as a First Responder Program (26-1004)
• Acceptance of purchases and in-kind donations valued at approximately $7,857,285.25 from LAFD Foundation (26-1003)
• Motion to establish process for parking penalty relief in extraordinary circumstances (26-0906-S6)

The Public Safety Committee approved a City Attorney report on fireworks laws with amendments, voting 4-1 with Councilmember Soto-Martínez dissenting. The committee also approved 25 other items, including motions on emergency preparedness, e-bike regulation, and various grants and donations. Councilmember Park was absent for most votes.

• Approved fireworks ordinance amendments (4-1, Soto-Martínez no)
• Noted and filed LAFD report on Super Scoopers funding plan (4-0, Park absent)
• Approved motion requiring Neighborhood Council board certification in CERT (4-0, Park absent)
• Approved motion on public informational campaigns for City services, as amended (4-0, Park absent)
• Approved motion on parking penalty relief process (4-0, Park absent)
• Approved motion on Port of LA emergency preparedness, as amended (4-0, Park absent)
• Approved motion regulating e-bikes, e-motos, and electric mopeds (4-0, Park absent)
• Approved motion on Phenibut sales regulation feasibility (4-0, Park absent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a City Attorney report and ordinance that would assign responsibility for maintaining City bicycle and multi-use paths to the Department of Public Works. The item was previously approved by the Transportation Committee on May 27, 2026. The meeting is a special meeting, with public comment in-person only.

• Ordinance to assign bicycle and multi-use path maintenance to Department of Public Works (Council File 25-0481)
• Community Impact Statements filed by North Westwood and Studio City Neighborhood Councils
• No fiscal impact statement

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Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee

The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee will review reports on the Dine LA Restaurant Week participation fee structure and a new pilot program for small restaurants, a proposed 30-year sewer pipeline lease at Palmdale landholdings, a service contract for LAX gas turbines, a port permit amendment, and motions on port public access projects and emergency preparedness. The committee will also take public comment on these items.

• Dine LA Restaurant Week participation fee structure and new pilot program for small, locally-owned restaurants
• Proposed 30-year lease with County Sanitation District No. 20 for sewer pipelines at Palmdale landholdings
• Contract with Solar Turbines Incorporated for service, maintenance, and repairs of two Mercury 50 gas turbines at LAX Central Utility Plant
• Seventh Amendment to Permit No. 560 with Vopak Terminal Los Angeles, Inc. at Port of Los Angeles
• Motion to prepare implementation plan for Public Access Investment Plan projects for 2028 Olympics

The Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee approved all six agenda items unanimously (3-0). Actions included approving a 30-year sewer pipeline lease at Palmdale landholdings, a gas turbine maintenance contract at LAX, a Port of Los Angeles permit amendment, and two port-related motions. The committee also noted and filed reports on the Dine LA Restaurant Week fee structure and a pilot program for small restaurants.

• Approved 30-year sewer pipeline lease with County Sanitation District No. 20 at Palmdale (3-0)
• Approved Solar Turbines contract for LAX gas turbine maintenance (3-0)
• Approved Seventh Amendment to Permit No. 560 with Vopak Terminal LA (3-0)
• Approved motion for Port of LA Public Access Investment Plan implementation plan (3-0)
• Approved motion on Port of LA emergency preparedness as amended (3-0)
• Noted and filed Dine LA Restaurant Week fee structure and pilot program reports (3-0)