Los Angeles, California — Public Meeting Index

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 9:28 AM. Eleven members were present initially, forming a quorum, with additional members joining later. The meeting covered consent items, separate votes on agenda items, public comment on multiple topics, and approval of several lawsuit settlements. Key actions included approval of a resolution supporting state film tax credits, passage of some items and defeat of others, and approval of over $3.5 million in settlement payouts. Consent Calendar - The minutes of February 21, 2025, were approved. - Commendatory resolutions were approved. - Items 6 through 20 (items for which public hearings had been held) were voted on together and passed with 13 eyes. - Items 2 through 4, 28, 30, 31, and 33 through 37 (including items on local emergency, consulting contracts, and lighting City Hall) were approved en bloc with 15 eyes. Public Comments & Testimony - Ward Osborne complained that LAPD officers are allowed to lie under a 1969 Supreme Court case (Fury v. Cap) and that a captain lied and failed to contact internal affairs regarding an ADA issue. - Kevin Anthony spoke in support of investing city funds in people, urging the council to resist Elon Musk's efforts to take away federal funds. - A speaker using Google Translate addressed items 1–3 in a foreign language and then, during general public comment, expressed fear of ICE deportation and asked to marry a council member to stay in the U.S. - Candace Vick asked four questions about the rent registry: its origin, start year, use of collected funds, and who decided on the additional $31.05 for the just cause ordinance. She reported being unable to get answers from the housing authority or city council. - Jason Jenkins spoke on several items: he supported the monthly Van Nuys City Hall meeting (Item 36) but noted no open agenda items for that meeting; criticized Councilmember Yaroslavsky's 4118 motion (Item 32) as a campaign shell game; questioned a consulting contract for David Hirano (Item 33) paying $150,000 for eight months of work; and on Item 28 (local emergency) faulted the council and acting Mayor Harris Dawson for lack of communication with the fire chief during the wildfires and for scapegoating the chief. - Richard Serrano defended Mayor Bass's actions and criticized Council President Harris Dawson for not communicating with the emergency operations center while acting mayor. - Another speaker opposed liquor stores (Item 4), supported Mayor Bass, and blamed Council President Harris Dawson for the city's failures during the fires. - A speaker criticized Item 37 ($25,000 for homeless services) as funneling money into the

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 9:31 AM, under the leadership of Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson. The meeting included presentations, public comments, and votes on several items. Key actions included approval of funding to resolve firefighter payroll discrepancies, a closed session settlement of $9.5 million, and the continuation of a controversial motion to exempt Olympic-related projects from environmental review. The council also recognized the retirement of El Pueblo General Manager Arturo Chavez and unveiled a new tourism campaign. Consent Calendar - Items 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 were approved without discussion. These items had been previously heard in committee and public comment was satisfied. Public Comments & Testimony - Multiple speakers opposed item 5 (Olympic exemptions), citing concerns about bypassing community input, environmental review, and potential misuse for projects like the Dodger Stadium gondola. Speakers urged the council to vote no. - Speakers supported item 8, calling for resolution of the fire department's payroll system issues (Workday) and fair compensation for firefighters. Many praised the work of the City Controller Kenneth Mejia. - General public comment addressed topics including police accountability, veteran homelessness, film industry support, and the city's rent registry. Presentations - Retirement Recognition of Arturo Chavez: Councilmember Monica Rodriguez led a tribute to Arturo Chavez, retiring General Manager of El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Councilmembers and staff praised his decades of public service, advocacy for Latino communities, and mentorship. Chavez thanked the council and his family. - LA Tourism Campaign Launch: Councilmember Tracy Park introduced the "We Love LA" campaign, a global ad campaign set to launch March 3, 2025, to boost tourism after the January wildfires. The campaign features the song "I Love LA" and highlights the city's resilience. It will air in key domestic and international markets. Discussion Items - Item 5 (Motion to Exempt Olympic Projects from CEQA): Councilmember Park requested continuation of the item to February 28, 2025. The motion would allow expedited review for projects related to the 2028 Olympics. Several public commenters expressed strong opposition. - Item 8 (Fire Department Payroll Resolution): Councilmember Tim McCosker presented amendments to address hundreds of unresolved payroll tickets for Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, caused by the Workday system and pre-existing issues. The item authorized 30 additional temporary positions and overtime funding to resolve pay discrepancies. Councilmembers expressed support, emphasizing the need to properly resource the fire department. City Controller Kenneth Mejia spoke in favor, noting the severity of the problem. - Item 9 (Closed Session Settlement): The council voted to approve a settlement of $9.5 million in the case Daniel Gonzalez et al. v. City of Los Angeles. The vote was 10-0 after closed session. Key Outcomes - Item 5 was continued to the February 28, 2025 meeting. - Item 8 passed unanimously (10-0), authorizing funds and positions to fix firefighter payroll issues. - Item 9 (settlement) was approved without objection, with the city attorney reporting no actionable items from closed session. - Items 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 were approved as part of the consent calendar. - The council also noted the upcoming grand opening of the Watts Skate Park on February 22, 2025.

February 19, 2025 The Los Angeles City Council met on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to conduct routine business, hear public comments, and vote on several items. The meeting began with a special recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day at Harbor Recreation Center, highlighting the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's sports-based youth development programs. The Department of Cultural Affairs also announced the 75th anniversary of African American Heritage Month in LA, with events starting at the Dunbar Hotel. The council then proceeded to its regular agenda, with a key focus on preserving two historic buildings on Terminal Island. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 (moved by Councilmember Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez). - Commendatory resolutions (moved by Councilmember Hutt, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian). - Item 23 was continued to February 26, 2025, without objection. - Items 2 and 22 were held on the desk. Items 1–12: Items for which public hearings had been held. A corrected Budget and Finance Committee report was submitted for items 2 and 10. Items 1, 3–11 were voted on and passed. Item 2 was amended by Councilmember Yaroslavsky (adoption of corrected BNF report, seconded by Councilmember Blumenfield) and passed. Item 12 was voted on after Councilmember Price recused himself, and passed. Public Comments & Testimony Special Public Comment on Item 22 (Terminal Island Preservation) – Taken Out of Order - Terry Hara (President, Terminal Islanders Association, retired LAPD deputy chief): Expressed support for preserving the two remaining structures of the Japanese American fishing village, calling it an important American story. He noted that his family was from Terminal Island and that the community of 3,000 was forced off the island after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. - Paul Hiroshi Boye (Board member, Terminal Islanders Association; coalition chair): Spoke in support of preservation, sharing that his mother was born on Terminal Island in 1919 and that his grandfather fought anti-Japanese legislation. He emphasized that the buildings represent history, culture, and family. - Tim Yuji Yamamoto: Shared his grandfather's story and that one of the remaining buildings was his family's store, Nakamura Company. He noted that under Executive Order 9066, Terminal Islanders were among the first to be evacuated within 48 hours and sent to concentration camps, and urged preservation for future generations. - Andrew Salimian (Los Angeles Conservancy): Supported the Historic-Cultural Monument designation, calling the buildings a testament to survival and a reminder of a grave injustice. General Public Comment (Items 13–21 and general comments) - Monica Mejia (president, ELAC – East LA Community Corporation): Discussed their food bank, preparedness for ICE visits, and a forthcoming rental assistance program funded by the city. - A speaker (name not given) commented on economic inequality, referencing Senator Bernie Sanders. - A speaker requested additional services in the Skid Row area. - Anj Singh (student, Chotzo Charter High School, Lead 12 Leadership Program): Thanked Councilmember John Lee and shared a personal faith message. - Alexander Lester (Granada Hills Charter High School, Lead 12): Thanked Councilmember Lee and asked about the city's support for schools displaced by fires. - Jenny Canley (senior, Chastel Tritter High School): Discussed LAUSD's cell phone ban, arguing it is unfair that staff can use devices while students cannot, especially in emergencies. - Kelly Chen (senior, Granada Hills Charter High School): Thanked Councilmember Lee for the leadership program. - Samuel Alvandano (junior, Granada Hills Charter High School): Spoke on the importance of youth voices in politics. - Sean Yu (junior, Granada Hills Charter High School): Thanked Councilmember Lee and commented on community resilience after the fires. - Several speakers (including Jaden Connellin, Stacey Segara, and others) gave general comments on homelessness, walk of fame items, and criticism of council priorities; some used profanity and were warned to stay on topic. Public Comments on Items 13–21: - A speaker criticized the Hollywood Walk of Fame installations (Items 13 and 14 for John Carpenter and Trisha Yearwood) as misplaced priorities given the homelessness crisis and fire damage. - Another speaker expressed concern about Item 17 (contract extension for Community Build Incorporated) noting that the project name "Project Save" was not found on the organization's website. - General comments demanded restoration of phone public comment and criticized the council's spending on art projects versus fire department funding. Discussion Items Item 22 – Historic-Cultural Monument Designation for Two Terminal Island Buildings - Councilmember McCosker (15th District): Spoke at length about the history of Terminal Island's Japanese American community, the tuna fishing industry, and the forced removal after Pearl Harbor. He noted that Terminal Island was one of the first neighborhoods where residents were illegally arrested and transported. He called the designation "the right thing" and thanked the Terminal Islanders Association for their advocacy. - Councilmember Rodriguez (7th District): Thanked the Terminal Islanders for persistence, linking their story to Tuna Canyon Detention Center in her district and to current anti-immigrant sentiment. She stressed the importance of not repeating history. - Councilmember Raman (4th District): Recalled installing a plaque at Griffith Park for internment sites and emphasized the need to never forget. - Council President Harris-Dawson: Acknowledged the multiracial council's unity in marking the history and warned that such forces can reemerge. He noted that entire neighborhoods in the Crenshaw district were cleared during internment. Item 21 – Continuance Motion (North Valley Caring Services contract) - Councilmember Padilla (6th District): Moved to continue Item 21 to February 26, 2025, citing need for more time to check with the department general manager about $500,000 for the Van Nuys Family Source Center. She noted the organization was not listed in the motion and wanted more information. - Councilmember Rodriguez (7th District): Opposed the continuance, arguing the measure was administrative and needed to pay a nonprofit providing critical services in her district. The motion passed 9-1 (one no vote from Rodriguez). Key Outcomes - Item 22 (Terminal Island Historic-Cultural Monument): Passed unanimously (motion carried forthwith). The designation will preserve the last two remaining structures of the Japanese American fishing village on Terminal Island. - Items 1–12: Approved as listed, with item 2 amended and passed. - Items 13–20: Approved in a single roll call vote. - Item 21: Continued to February 26, 2025, by a 9-1 vote. - Item 23 (closed session): Continued to February 26, 2025, without objection. - Recusals: Councilmember Price recused himself from Items 12 and 21. - Homeless Count Announcements: Councilmembers Raman, Soto Martinez, Blumenfield, and Yaroslavsky urged volunteers to participate in the remaining nights of the homeless count (February 19–20), noting a shortage of volunteers due to the date change. - Community Events: Councilmember Hutt announced a "Love Hut" food giveaway on February 20; Councilmember Blumenfield promoted a native plant fair; Councilmember Soto Martinez reported a groundbreaking for 37 youth mental health beds in Echo Park; Councilmember McCosker highlighted the groundbreaking for the "One San Pedro" affordable housing project. - Adjournments: Councilmember Nazarian adjourned in memory of Sona Luz Baron (age 98, Armenian immigrant and business owner). Councilmember Hernandez adjourned in memory of Amanda Abigail Torres (activist, educator, killed January 26, 2025).

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council convened at 9:31 AM. The meeting included a roll call, flag salute, approval of consent items, public comment, consideration of agenda items, and several votes. Key actions included the continuation of a wildfire-related tenant protection ordinance, approval of legal settlements, and recognition of Engineers Week. Consent Calendar - Items 14 through 21, 25 through 28, 30, and 32 were approved with 11 ayes. Ordinances for items 23 and 25 were held over to February 25, 2025, unless reconsidered with 12 members present. - Items 1 through 13 and 34 through 37 were voted on later and approved. Item 37 was sent forthwith. Public Comments & Testimony - First Speaker (aggressive, off-topic): Deliver lengthy, profanity-laced comments on multiple items, repeatedly warned for being off-topic, eventually moved to general public comment. Criticized the city over street lighting, affordable housing, and alleged discrimination. - Second Speaker (Whitney?): Discussed liquor licenses and street lighting, expressed concern over public safety and lack of city maintenance. Praised street lighting as important for safety. - Rixin Galvez (youth speaker): Urged the council to listen to younger constituents on economic issues like housing affordability, warning that ignoring them could cost Democratic support. - Monica Mejia (East LA Community Corporation): Noted 15 vacant veteran housing units in CD14 and CD13 that have been empty for over six months, requesting assistance to fill them. - David Keshian (Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles): Opposed Item 33, arguing it unfairly shifts financial burden to landlords and urged the city to provide direct rental assistance instead. - Speaker with Google Translate complaint: Challenged the council’s use of Google Translate to deem comments off-topic, requested transparency by projecting translations on screen. - Tamara Harris (Bet Tzedek Legal Services): Supported Item 37 (tax relief for wildfire-impacted businesses), citing nearly 1,900 small businesses in burn zones employing 11,400 people, and urged passage. - Landlord speaker: Speaking against Item 33, stated that complex city rules are disincentivizing housing providers and causing them to leave Los Angeles. Discussion Items - Item 33 – Wildfire Tenant Protections: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue the item for two weeks to March 4, 2025, citing impacts on over 7,000 union members and 1,000 who lost homes. She noted lost work and film shoots in Altadena. Council President seconded, emphasizing the need to protect both tenants and landlords. After a vote (11 ayes), the item was continued. - Items 38-40 – Legal Settlements: Councilmember Rasovski recommended approval of settlements: $112,000 for Stop LAPD Spying Coalition v. City; $94,999.99 for Sgt. Joel Sedama v. LAPD; and $105,000 for Nicole Jennifer Basidas v. City. All three were approved with 12 ayes; item 39 was sent forthwith. - Item 22 – Rodriguez Amendment: An amended motion was introduced, seconded, and approved. - Item 24 – Price Recusal: Councilmember Price recused himself. The item was approved 11-0. - Items 29 and 31 – Separate Votes: Called special by Councilmember Hernandez. Approved with 10 ayes, 2 noes. - Recognition of Engineers Week: Councilmember Hernandez welcomed students from Chatsworth Park Urban Planning Magnets and STEM Prep Elementary. She highlighted the importance of engineering careers and introduced organizers. Key Outcomes - Item 33 (wildfire tenant protections) continued to Tuesday, March 4, 2025. - Items 1-13, 14-21, 25-28, 30, 32, 34-37 all approved. - Item 22 (as amended) and Item 24 approved. - Items 29 and 31 approved with 10-2 vote. - Settlements for Items 38-40 approved; Item 39 sent forthwith. - Ordinances for Items 23 and 25 held over to February 25, 2025, unless reconsidered with 12 members present. - Item 37 (wildfire tax relief) sent forthwith.

The Los Angeles City Council met on February 14, 2025, at 9:33 AM, with Council President Mark Quisdaws presiding. Thirteen members were present, achieving a quorum. The meeting included presentations honoring retiring labor leader Jim Smith, postal worker Daniel Carrera Jr., and outgoing policy advisors, as well as a Black History Month celebration of Central Avenue. Major legislative actions centered on tenant protections for wildfire victims, domestic violence services, and a motion to halt hazardous soil acceptance at Sunshine Canyon Landfill. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of February 12, 2025. - Approved commendatory resolutions. - Confirmed liens for items one through three (recommended by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety). - Adopted item three as amended by Councilmembers Padilla and Blumenfield. - Approved items four, twelve, and fourteen (unanimously, 11-0). Public Comments & Testimony - Item 13 (Tenant Protections): Multiple speakers testified. Proponents included Augustin Cabrera of SCORE (grassroots organization), Christina Boyer (attorney and member of Keep LA Housed), and Sydney Hobson (musician and cultural policy consultant), who urged the council to pass protections for tenants who lost income due to the wildfires. They argued that delays were causing evictions and that the amended motion was a narrow affirmative defense, not a blanket moratorium. Opponents included small housing providers such as Layla Anderson, Fred Sutton (California Apartment Association), and a landlord who lost his home in Malibu. They argued the policy would be abused, harm mom-and-pop landlords, and discourage housing investment, and urged direct rental assistance instead of an eviction moratorium. - Special One (Rule 23 motion - Sunshine Canyon): One speaker (a wildfire victim) opposed the motion, arguing it would delay cleanup and that EPA and FEMA experts should be allowed to work without interference. Discussion Items - Items 10 & 11 (Domestic Violence Services): Councilmember Yaroslavsky introduced two motions to make the largest investment in domestic violence services in LA history, including expanding shelter capacity by 13%, creating a domestic violence restraining order task force, and enforcing firearm removal from abusers. She noted that 15,851 survivors sought shelter last year but only 10% found beds, and 41% of unhoused Angelinos have experienced domestic violence. The items passed unanimously (13-0). - Item 13 (Tenant Protections for Wildfire Victims): Extensive debate occurred over a motion originally introduced on January 14, 2025, to protect tenants who lost income due to the wildfires from eviction. Three amendments were offered: 13C (Councilmember Park) proposed using ULA funds for direct rental assistance but failed (5-7); 13B (Councilmember Hernandez) offered a compromise capping arrears at three months of fair market rent with proof of income loss but failed (7-4); 13A (Councilmember Hutt) passed (8-3) and was included. The council then bifurcated recommendations six and seven (which exempted “mom and pop” landlords); Councilmember Yaroslavsky recused, and those recommendations passed (10-0). The remaining item (13 as amended by 13A, without 6 and 7) failed (6-5) after a procedural vote. A motion to receive and file (effectively kill the item) initially passed 8-3, but a reconsideration motion changed the outcome, and the item was left on the desk (failed to receive and file, 5-6? Exact tally unclear; final result: item remains on the desk for the next meeting). - Special One (Rule 23 motion - Sunshine Canyon Landfill): Councilmember Lee introduced an urgent motion requesting the city attorney to halt acceptance of potentially hazardous soil from wildfire burn sites at Sunshine Canyon Landfill. He cited reports that ash contains heavy metals, including lead, and that the landfill has a history of violations. The findings were approved (13-0), public comment was taken, and the motion passed (10-0). - Presentations & Recognitions: - Honored Jim Smith (retiring political director of Teamsters Local 396) with remarks by Councilmembers Soto Martinez, Jurado, and others. - Recognized Daniel Carrera Jr. (retired USPS letter carrier, 40 years of service) by Councilmember Blumenfield. - Celebrated Black History Month with a presentation on the historic Central Avenue corridor by Councilmember Price and historian Dr. Allison Rose Jefferson. - Farewell to David Haron (environmental policy advisor) by Councilmember Blumenfield. - Recognized Laura Raymond (outgoing executive director of ACT LA) by Councilmembers Soto Martinez and Raman for her work on Measures ULA and A. Key Outcomes - Wildfire Tenant Protections (Item 13): Recommendations 6 and 7 (exempting small landlords) were adopted. The remainder of the item, as amended by 13A, failed to pass and was left on the desk, to be considered at a future meeting. - Domestic Violence Investment (Items 10 & 11): Approved unanimously. - Sunshine Canyon Landfill Motion (Special One): Approved 10-0; direction to the city attorney to seek halt of hazardous soil acceptance. - Other Items: Consent calendar and remaining items approved.

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 9:31 AM. The meeting included public comment on multiple agenda items, discussion of a rent gouging ordinance, a motion to expedite a fire infrastructure bond study, and votes on several items including a temporary eviction moratorium for wildfire-displaced persons and pets. The meeting also featured announcements regarding relief efforts, weather warnings, and community events. Consent Calendar - The council approved the minutes of February 11, 2025, without objection. - Items 2 through 6 were voted on as a block and passed (vote tally not specified). - Item 9 (revised ordinance codifying anti-rent-gouging rules) was adopted unanimously (15-0) after a motion by Councilmember Park to adopt the revised ordinance dated February 11, 2025. Public Comments & Testimony - Campbell Hall Financing (Item 1): Multiple speakers opposed the $65 million financing to Campbell Hall, an Episcopal school, arguing it violates the California Constitution and the First Amendment's establishment clause. One speaker demanded a no vote and called for investigations. - REAP Property Removal (Items 10, 11): A speaker supported removing properties from the REAP system, but suggested the funds should be redirected to repair inoperable fire department vehicles. Another speaker criticized Councilmember Tracy Park's involvement in property vacating, accusing her of racism. - Homeless Outreach Funding (Item 17): One speaker expressed concern about waste, fraud, and abuse in homeless services funding, specifically questioning a $250,000 allocation to Special Services for Groups, Inc., and urging audits. - Eviction Moratorium (Item 19): A speaker supported the temporary eviction ban but urged broadening it to include any occupancy below legal maximums, criticizing landlord credit checks and background checks. - General Public Comment: Several speakers from the Push LA Coalition (Chauncey Smith, Shelby Richardson, Leslie Johnson, Dr. David Turner) urged the council to act on Council File 20-0875 regarding non-law enforcement alternatives to traffic safety, noting a 90-day feasibility study deadline had passed. Speakers from the Salvadorian community (Elsa Marino Marroquin, Noemi Perez) requested help to find a permanent market space, stating they pay taxes but are being harassed. Raúl Claros thanked Councilmember Tracy Park for her work on mutual aid and criticized Mayor Bass and Councilmember Hernandez for lack of action in MacArthur Park. - A speaker whose home burned in the Palisades fire asked the council to clarify whether rebuilt rent-controlled apartments must be offered to former tenants and whether they remain rent-controlled. - Grace Hutt (Strategic Actions for a Just Economy) urged extending the rent gouging ordinance's duration from 30 days to one year and passing an eviction moratorium for fire-impacted tenants. Discussion Items - Boyle Heights Library Renovations (Item 7): Councilmember Jurado introduced a motion seeking a report on expediting the Boyle Heights Library renovation and interim services, citing community input that the library (closed since COVID) is a priority for seniors, youth, and gang reduction. The motion passed (roll call vote not specified). - Budget and Finance / Fire Bond (Item 8, Amendment 8A): Councilmembers Rodriguez and Park introduced an amendment to instruction the CAO and fire department to report within 60 days on a potential fire infrastructure bond. The council president moved to refer the amendment to the Rules Committee for a broader discussion of bonding needs. After debate (Councilmember Blumenfield suggested expanding the underlying motion; Councilmember McOsker argued a bond needs careful pricing and should not be slowed), the council voted 10-5 to refer amendment 8A to the Rules Committee. Subsequently, a motion to refer recommendation F (infrastructure bond information) of item 8 to the Rules Committee failed (vote not specified, but failed based on the transcript). The council then passed the main item 8 (budget and finance committee report) as presented. - Rent Gouging Ordinance (Item 9): The council adopted a revised ordinance codifying rules and penalties against rent gouging during emergencies. The ordinance will be in effect for 30 days after the emergency declaration ends. - Eviction Moratorium for Wildfire-Displaced Persons (Item 19): The council approved a motion to temporarily prohibit residential evictions solely based on housing persons or pets displaced by the January 2025 wildfires. Councilmember Price recused himself because he is a landlord. The vote was 14-0. Key Outcomes - Item 9 (Rent Gouging): Adopted unanimously (15-0). - Item 7 (Boyle Heights Library): Approved. - Item 19 (Eviction Moratorium): Approved 14-0 (Price recused). - Amendment 8A (Fire Bond Study): Referred to the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (10-5). - Item 8F (Infrastructure Bond Information): Motion to refer to Rules Committee failed; the provision remained in the budget and finance report, which was adopted. - Councilmember Rodriguez and Park committed to continuing efforts to get the fire bond study started quickly; the Rules Committee chair said the matter would be taken up at the next scheduled meeting due to backlog. - Announcements: Councilmember Lee reported distributing $5,000 checks to 60 families affected by fires. Councilmember Hutt postponed a food giveaway to February 20. Councilmember Raman urged volunteers for the homeless count (Feb 18-20). Councilmember Padilla promoted the "Love of Literacy" program. Councilmember Park warned of heavy rain and potential flooding in burn areas, urging residents to avoid PCH and Palisades. - Adjourning Motion: Honored Barbara Jean Hale, a longtime resident and Department of Defense employee, who passed away at age 83.