Los Angeles, California — Public Meeting Index

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM (assumed based on typical start time) with 11 members present. The meeting included ceremonial recognitions, approval of routine agenda items, public testimony on various topics, and memorial adjournments. Ceremonial Recognitions - Councilmember Lee recognized the 81st anniversary of Korean Independence Day (August 15). Robert Ahn, President of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles, spoke on the occasion. Councilmember Hutt also honored the Korean American community, noting the 10th District's partnership with KAFFLA. - Councilmembers Price and Hutt presented a proclamation for Muslim American Heritage Month (observed in July). Honorees included Rebecca Husani (Vice President of Operations at MPAC), Naeem Sunday (entrepreneur and community advocate), and Malik Abdul Mansur (Lakers photographer). Naji Ali also spoke on behalf of the Muslim community. - Councilmember Herado recognized city employee Mark Nesselhutt for heroism. On February 24, 2026, Nesselhutt used a spare tire jack and power drill to lift a vehicle and free a victim pinned underneath after a collision near Alameda Street, before first responders arrived. BSL Director Miguel Sangalang praised his actions. - Councilmember Nazarian honored Amir Tabach, retiring after 40 years of city service (Department of Building and Safety and LADWP). Tabach was instrumental in water conservation efforts (projected to reduce city water use by 20% from 2009–2029), the La Kretz Innovation Campus, and efficiency upgrades at over 300 LADWP facilities. Former LADWP GM David Nahai and current AGM David Jaco spoke in tribute. Consent Calendar and Agenda Items - The Council approved the minutes of August 12, 2026, without objection. - Items 1–7 were on the consent calendar. Councilmember Herado moved to note and file Item 1 (seconded by McOsker), which was approved. Councilmember Park requested Item 2 be referred back to the Government Operations Committee, granted without objection. Items 3–7 were approved with 10 ayes. - Item 8 (renter protection and homeless prevention grant) was called special. Councilmember Price recused himself as a landlord. After public comment, the item was approved with 10 ayes. - Ordinance for Item 6 was held over for second reading on August 21, 2026, unless considered with 12 members present. Public Comments - In-person and virtual public comments were taken on Item 8 and general public comment. - Mark Williams (general): raised concerns about fraudulent bond debt repayment responsibility. - Unnamed speaker (general): alleged that council members have been deleting speaker requests and called for investigation into misconduct, referencing a report by Henry Marini. - Eliza Kim (general): requested speed bumps on Country Club Drive near Westchester Place after her dog was killed by a hit-and-run driver on August 8. - Jason (Smoke and Scan viewer) (Item 8 and general): made off-topic remarks and was warned; later yielded. - Daniel Gusto (Substack) (Item 8 and general): questioned accountability of funding for homeless programs, citing historic failures; also raised concerns about LA Animal Services and alleged criminal activity by employees. - Lara FM (general): urged the city to rename L. Ron Hubbard Way back to North Berendo Street, accusing the Church of Scientology of permit violations and harassment. - Anonymous caller (Item 8 and general): supported renter protection but called for statewide repeal of Costa-Hawkins and social housing; made an obscene comment about Italian culture. - Audit LA / Smoke and Scan supporter (Item 8 and general): discussed Scientology discarding members and called for protection for those in high-control groups; also complained about Councilmember Lee's alleged rudeness. - Henry Marini (Audit the Government) (Item 8 and general): alleged that the renter protection program is tied to Legal Aid Foundation LA, whose board president (Con Skolnik of Gibson Dunn) simultaneously defended the city in the LA Alliance case, constituting insider dealing. - Speaker (no name given) (Item 8 and general): noted dangerous rental properties owned by DWP and called for more frequent updates on Olympics spending. - Jason (second appearance) was not allowed to speak again. Key Outcomes - All consent items (1–7) were approved as noted. - Item 8 (renter protection and homeless prevention grant) was approved with 10 ayes (Price recused). - A special meeting item (Item 1 on special agenda) was continued to August 21, 2026, upon motion by Councilmember Hutt. - The Council adjourned in memory of three individuals: Catherine Grace Strobel (17-year-old student and scout), Larry Vane (community leader in Pacific Palisades wildfire recovery), and Joyce Fredericks (18-year Harbor City Neighborhood Council member and community activist). - Councilmember Rodriguez expressed concern about ensuring accurate updates on Olympic spending; no formal action was taken.

The Los Angeles City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with 14 members present. The meeting covered consent calendar approvals, public testimony, and extensive debate on three major items: strengthening the Office of Wage Standards (Item 6), the enhanced city resources master agreement for the 2028 Olympics (Item 3), and homelessness governance reforms (Item 24). Multiple amendments were considered, and several closed session settlements were approved. Consent Calendar - Minutes of August 11, 2026: Approved (motion by Councilmember Price, second by Councilmember Lee). - Commendatory Resolutions: Approved (motion by Councilmember Hutt, second by Councilmember Soto Martinez). - Items 1, 2, 4, 5 (public hearings held): Approved 14-0. - Items 7, 8, 10–12, 14–23: Approved 14-0. - Closed Session Settlements (Items 25–31, 33–43, 45–51): First vote passed 14-0. Item 32 (separate vote) passed 13-1. Item 44 (amended) passed 14-0. Public Comments & Testimony Public comment was taken in person and remotely on items 3 and 6 through 51, plus general public comment. - Item 6 (Wage Standards): Over a dozen speakers, including representatives from the LA Worker Center Network, Filipino Worker Center, Clean Car Wash Worker Center, Bet Tzedek Legal Services, and the UCLA Labor Center, expressed strong support. They cited an estimated $28 million lost weekly to wage theft and argued the reforms give the Office of Wage Standards (OWS) necessary tools. Business groups (BizFed, LA Area Chamber of Commerce) opposed, warning of duplicative enforcement, privacy risks, and costs. A few individual workers shared personal experiences of wage theft. - Item 3 (Olympics): Several speakers from the Fair Games Coalition and Democratic Socialists of America urged renegotiation, citing cost overrun risks, lack of transparency, and potential federal leverage. The LA Area Chamber of Commerce urged approval without delay. A resident also complained about parking restrictions. - General Public Comment: Topics included LAPD data release concerns, parking regulations, data center bans, worker rights, and public safety at protests. One speaker used profanity and was warned for off-topic remarks. Virtual commenters raised issues with remote access and SB 707 compliance. Discussion Items - Item 6 – Strengthening the Office of Wage Standards (OWS): Councilmember McOskar and Soto Martinez presented the motion to adopt the Personnel and Hiring Committee report as amended. Amendments included inserting "labor unions" in outreach language and clarifying subpoena authority. Councilmember Rodriguez spoke against, citing duplication with the state, staff turnover, and lack of business stakeholder engagement. McOskar countered that the state system fails and that the city has improved worker classification and retention. Soto Martinez noted that LA loses $1.4 billion annually to wage theft and that the motion simply enforces existing laws. Councilmember Park opposed due to stretched city resources. Final vote: 12-2 (Rodriguez and Park dissenting). - Item 3 – 2028 Olympics Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement (ECRMA): The CAO and CLA presented the negotiated agreement, explaining it sets rules for reimbursing city services above normal levels. Key points: a $270 million allocated contingency protects the city before general fund exposure; security costs rely on federal reimbursement; and a new provision (Section 10.6) ensures LA28 pays all city obligations before distributing surplus to a legacy entity. Six amendments (3A–3F) were introduced. The council voted to refer 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 3F back to the Ad Hoc Olympics Committee. Amendment 3E (Rodriguez, expanded audit rights) passed 14-0. The underlying item as amended then passed 10-4. - Item 24 – Homelessness Governance and LAHSA Reforms: Councilmembers Raman, Rodriguez, Jurado, and others debated the city's relationship with LAHSA. Raman described past lack of capacity and the creation of a homelessness bureau; Rodriguez accused Raman of delaying reform by not scheduling hearings. The final package included multiple amendments: 24E (Harris Dawson/McOsker) passed 12-2; 24D (Rodriguez/Jurado, 30-day report back on transition plans) passed 12-2; 24C (Raman/Harris Dawson, as amended to remove a specific date) passed 14-0. The overall item passed 14-0. Councilmembers stressed the need to accelerate decisions due to federal funding threats. Key Outcomes - Item 6 (Wage Standards): Approved 12-2. OWS will gain subpoena authority, expand enforcement to meal/rest breaks and overtime, and hire additional staff. - Item 3 (Olympics ECRMA): Approved 10-4, with amendment 3E (audit rights) adopted. Other amendments referred to committee. - Item 24 (Homelessness Governance): Approved 14-0, with amendments requiring accelerated reports and transition planning from LAHSA. - Closed Session Settlements: 27 settlements approved totaling over $10 million (ranging from $125,000 to $2.95 million). One settlement (Item 41) was rejected. - Street Lighting Districts (Reconsideration): Continued to August 18, 2026, with final ordinance date set for September 15, 2026.

The Los Angeles City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on August 11, 2026, with 14 members present. The meeting covered a range of agenda items including approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, public comments, discussion on wildfire recovery, sidewalk repair, committee restructuring, and a presentation honoring Pizzeria Say. Multiple items were voted on, and the council entered closed session for item 43. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026, and commendatory resolutions were passed unanimously. - Items 1–11, 18–20, 22–30, 32–36, 38, and 41–42 were approved by a 14-0 vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Speakers addressed items 14, 21, 22, 26, 31, 36–40, and gave general public comment. - Multiple speakers opposed item 14, arguing that the study of restrictions on sober homes would violate fair housing laws and discriminate against people in recovery. Speakers identified themselves as residents, recovery advocates, and community members. - A speaker from Boyle Heights expressed disappointment with the council's handling of the Lineage fire (item 21), calling for air purifiers, rent relief, and ongoing health testing. - Several speakers criticized the proposed committee restructuring (items 37–39), calling it political retribution against Councilmember Raman and harmful to addressing homelessness. - One speaker raised concerns about data centers and requested a moratorium. - Others commented on traffic safety, homelessness, animal services, LA Animal Services, and other issues. Discussion Items - Presentation and recognition of Pizzeria Say: Councilmember Yaroslavsky presented a commendation to Chef William Jew and Jennifer Seo, whose Pizzeria Say was ranked 2 in the U.S. and 9 in the world. Multiple councilmembers praised the restaurant as a uniquely Los Angeles success story. - Item 17: Sidewalk repair motion: Councilmember Hernandez introduced a motion to cut red tape for sidewalk repairs, citing a 7–10 year wait and equity concerns. The motion passed with a friendly amendment. - Item 21: Lineage fire investigation: Councilmember Hurado called for a full accounting of systems that failed to protect Boyle Heights during the June 17 fire, noting previous fires and safety violations. The item passed 14-0. - Item 31: LAPD funding: Councilmember Hernandez called for a separate vote; the item passed 13-1. - Items 37–39: Committee restructuring: The council approved a substitute motion for item 37 (13-1) and item 39 as amended (14-0). These reorganized council committees, including splitting housing and homelessness. - Item 14: Sober home regulation study: Despite opposition in public comment, the council voted 12-2 on amendments and 10-4 on the main motion to proceed with a study. - Item 40: Legal settlement funding: Passed 13-1. Key Outcomes - Items 15 and 16 were approved 13-0. - Item 12 (PCN grant): 14-0. - Item 13 (planning report adoption): 14-0. - Item 17 as amended: 14-0. - Item 21: 14-0. - Item 31: 13-1. - Item 37 (substitute and main): 13-1 each. - Item 39 as amended: 14-0. - Item 40: 13-1. - Item 14 (three amendments: 12-2; main motion: 10-4). - Item 43 (closed session) resulted in no report. - The council also recognized and thanked summer interns from council offices.

The Los Angeles City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM (approximate start time based on transcript). The meeting covered a range of routine and substantive items, including appointments, public hearings on eminent domain, domestic violence training, and multiple public comments. Councilmembers voted on numerous agenda items, with several decisions made unanimously. Consent Calendar - Items 3 through 10 (items for which public hearings have been held) were approved by a vote of 12 ayes. Items 2 and 14 through 38 were later approved by 13 ayes. Item 12 was noted as previously approved and no action was taken. Item 11 (letter of termination of rent reduction) was received and filed on a motion by Councilmember Hernandez (seconded by another), approved 13-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Public comment was taken in person and telephonically. Several speakers addressed the council on various items. - Mr. Herman (in person) spoke on multiple items, including item 1 (eminent domain), item 2 (rate increase for basic life support), item 39 (square dedication), and item 40 (illegal dumping enforcement). His comments were often disruptive and profane. He claimed item 39 violated the First Amendment by endorsing religion ("experienced Christian ministries") and criticized item 40 as a conflict of interest given Councilmember Price's legal situation. He also raised concerns about the city's handling of public records and homelessness funding. He was warned multiple times for off-topic remarks and eventually moved to general public comment. - Marilyn Hernandez (in person) spoke on item 2, asking whether increased rates from the proposed schedule of charges would be used to improve response times, staffing, equipment, or medical services. She did not receive a direct response during public comment. - A speaker (Stacey B?) (in person) spoke in favor of item 11, requesting the city council approve the letter of termination of rent reduction from LAHD, stating the process was correctly followed. - A speaker (Daniel Gus?) (virtual) commented on item 39, arguing that naming a street after "experienced Christian ministries" violates the First Amendment, and urged the council to honor the Crawfords instead. He also spoke on item 13 (Heather Aubrey appointment), expressing concern about her role given alleged abuse of journalists and domestic violence cover-ups by LAPD/LAFD, and questioned the need for city-sponsored domestic violence training. In general comment, he warned that the city must comply with SB 707's requirement for Zoom at committee meetings. - Audit LA Loves Smoke and Scan (virtual) spoke on all items. She warned Heather Aubrey about the city's relationship with the Church of Scientology, criticized the proposed rate increase for emergency services as "nickel and diming" people in crisis, and suggested removing tax exemptions for Scientology or charging for parking on El Ron Hubbard Way as alternative revenue sources. She also demanded an apology from Councilmember Lee. Discussion Items - Item 13 – Appointment of Heather Aubrey to the Board of Police Commissioners: Councilmember Lee introduced the nominee. Heather Aubrey, a retired city attorney with 31 years of service, presented her background and priorities: improving police-community relations, reviewing crowd control policies, expanding unarmed crisis response, addressing pretextual stops, and improving LAPD recruitment and retention. Councilmembers Price, Hutt, McCosker, Soto Martinez, and President Marquee all spoke in strong support, praising her family legacy (father Larry Aubrey, civil rights activist) and her qualifications. The council voted 13-0 to confirm the appointment. - Item 1 – Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for Eminent Domain (Rosamond Switching Station): Assistant Director Adriana Perez of LADWP presented the staff report. The hearing concerned adoption of a resolution to authorize eminent domain proceedings for properties needed for the Rosamond switching station. She noted that voluntary acquisition efforts had failed and that the ordinance does not affect compensation negotiations. No property owners or representatives spoke in opposition, despite two letters received from property owners' attorneys. The council voted 13-0 to approve the resolution and adopt the revised draft ordinance. - Item 5 – Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Training for City Employees: Councilmember Hutt introduced a motion asking the Personnel Department, Community Investment Department, and LAPD to review current DV/IPV training for employees and managers, with the goal of ensuring training is current, comprehensive, and effective. She emphasized that the motion is not a critique of existing training but an effort to improve support for city employees. The council voted 13-0 to approve the motion. - Item 39 – Square Dedication Amendment: Councilmember Price called this item special for an amendment that changes the language of the square dedication, replacing "senior" and removing "Crawford." The amendment was circulated and adopted. The council voted 13-0 to approve the item as amended. - Item 40 – Funding for Illegal Dumping Enforcement: Councilmember Price called this item special for an amendment that changes the funding recipient from the Bureau of Sanitation to the Bureau of Street Services for enforcement of illegal dumping. The amendment was circulated and adopted. The council voted 13-0 to approve the item as amended. Key Outcomes - Item 13: Confirmation of Heather Aubrey to the Board of Police Commissioners – Approved 13-0. - Item 1: Resolution of Necessity for Eminent Domain (Rosamond Switching Station) – Approved 13-0. - Item 5: Motion to review domestic violence/intimate partner violence training – Approved 13-0. - Item 11: Letter of termination of rent reduction (LAHD) – Received and filed, approved 13-0. - Item 39: Square dedication amendment (replacing senior, removing Crawford) – Approved 13-0. - Item 40: Funding for illegal dumping enforcement (amended to Bureau of Street Services) – Approved 13-0. - Items 2, 14-38: Consent and routine items – Approved 13-0. - Item 9: Councilmember Price recused himself (no further action). - Councilmember Hernandez announced the hospitalization of David "Big Sleeps" Cavasos, a legendary LA graffiti artist, and asked for prayers for his recovery. - Adjourning motion: Councilmember Hernandez honored Michael Alan Arnold, a friend and husband of a city employee, who passed away. The council adjourned in his memory.

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM (approximate start time) with 14 members present and a quorum. The meeting addressed a broad agenda including the establishment of multiple Business Improvement Districts, a major appeal regarding the Scattergood Modernization Project, and various other items. Public comment was heated, with significant discussion on police accountability, the Scattergood project, and homelessness policies. Consent Calendar - Items 1-12 (Business Improvement Districts): The council authorized the establishment of six Business Improvement Districts (Venice Beach, Century City, Westwood, West Adams, Granada Village, and Larchmont Village) after determining that majority protests did not exist. Supporting ballots ranged from 52.877% to 90.024% of the tabulated value. - Items 14-18, 21-23, 27-28, 31, 33-43, 46-51: These items, including routine approvals and items for which public hearings had been held or not held, were approved unanimously (14-0) in omnibus votes. - Item 8: A Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) for a beer and wine establishment (California Wine Exchange) was approved 14-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Scattergood Modernization Project (Item 13): A large number of speakers addressed this item. Supporters included union representatives (UA Local 250, IBEW Local 18, Opera Engineers Local 12), business leaders (Green Hydrogen Coalition, Element Resources, Yosemite Clean Energy), academics (UC Irvine professors), and LADWP employees. They argued that the project is essential for grid reliability, supports the hydrogen economy, and will reduce emissions. Opponents included environmental groups (Food and Water Watch, Sierra Club, LA Waterkeeper, Communities for a Better Environment, Physicians for Social Responsibility) who argued that the project is a billion-dollar methane gas plant, that hydrogen is not viable at scale, that the environmental review (CEQA) was inadequate, and that it undermines the LA 100 clean energy goals. Several speakers requested a continuance to allow further negotiations. - General Public Comment: Multiple speakers raised issues including police accountability, allegations of corruption at LAPD and animal services, the city's response to homelessness, and the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. Some speakers used profanity and racial slurs, leading to warnings from the council president. - Item 44 (Police Accountability): A speaker criticized the council for not sending a police accountability measure to the ballot and accused the council of bending to the police union. Discussion Items - Item 13 - Scattergood Modernization Project Appeal: Councilmember Nazarian, chair of the Energy Committee, provided extensive background. He noted that the LA 100 study showed a need for firm dispatchable power, that the project had undergone 159 days of public comment, and that no alternative could provide the same reliability. He urged denial of the appeal. Councilmember Park supported the project but added an amendment requiring continued negotiations with appellants and a report back. Councilmember Yaroslavsky opposed, citing the lack of a negotiated settlement, concerns about hydrogen viability, and the need for stronger commitments to local renewable energy. The council voted 10-3 to deny the appeal and approve the project as amended. - Item 30 - Abandoned Buildings Demolition: Councilmember Padilla introduced an amendment to require a 14-day review by the Office of Historic Resources where feasible and consistent with public safety before demolition of potentially historic structures. The item passed 14-0. - Item 44 - Police Accountability Report: Councilmember Hernandez explained her no vote, stating that the council had killed a real police accountability measure and that the current item was performative. The item passed 13-1. - Item 45 - Homelessness Structure: A verbal amendment to strike "a transition plan away from Lhasa" and replace with "a new homelessness structure with an implementation plan" was adopted. Passed 14-0. - Other Items: Items 19, 20, 24, 25, 32, and 45 were each amended or called special and passed with votes ranging from 10-4 to 14-0. Key Outcomes - Item 13 (Scattergood): Appeal denied (10-3). The project will proceed with an additional instruction for LADWP to continue negotiations with appellants and report back. Councilmember Soto Martinez recused. - Item 44: Approved (13-1). Councilmember Hernandez voted no. - Item 30: Approved (14-0) with amendment for historic resource review. - Item 45: Approved (14-0) with verbal amendment. - Business Improvement Districts (Items 1-6): All authorized with no majority protest. - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned in memory of Eric Washington Jr., a community relations manager at HACLA who was fatally shot while attempting to de-escalate a confrontation on July 4, 2026. Councilmember McCosker led the motion, and the council expressed condolences.

The Los Angeles City Council met on July 1, 2026, to consider several items including a tax exemption ordinance for Palisades fire survivors, a motion to note and file a report on the ULA transfer tax, and various amendments to a charter amendment measure. Councilmembers also made announcements regarding district staff transitions, labor history commemorations, and ongoing fire recovery efforts in Boyle Heights. Discussion Items Item 117 – Tax Exemption for Palisades Fire Survivors Councilmember Park introduced an ordinance to provide a narrow tax exemption for original owners of residential properties in the Palisades who are forced to sell due to fire recovery hardships. The exemption applies to first transactions within five years for residential properties only. Park argued that many survivors lack insurance or resources and are forced to sell, and that the exemption is a necessary relief. A previous speaker (unnamed) opposed the measure, stating it creates a loophole for the ultra wealthy while reducing funding for affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and tenant protections. The council voted and the ordinance passed its first reading and will be held over for a second reading on August 4, 2026. Item 118 – ULA Transfer Tax Reform Report (Note and File) Councilmember Rosowski moved to note and file a report on the ULA (mansion tax) program, expressing deep concerns about the program's sustainability. She criticized closed-door negotiations in Sacramento that nearly resulted in severe cuts to ULA, and argued that the program's unintended consequences—such as stifling housing production and reducing property tax reassessments—must be addressed proactively. She stated that the committee's proposed reforms did not go far enough and that without meaningful change, ULA faces repeal in the future. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCoskar. Councilmember Jurado supported the note and file, emphasizing that both sides need to compromise. Councilmember Park registered a no vote. The motion passed 13–1, noting and filing the item. Item 121 – Special Item by Councilmember Hernandez (Bureau of Street Lighting) Councilmember Hernandez called a special item for comments on the Bureau of Street Lighting, with no further discussion. The item was approved by a vote of 14–9 (transcript notes "149" but tally appears to pass). Item 123 – Substitute Motion for Charter Amendment A substitute motion for item 123 was presented. Councilmember Rodriguez offered an amendment to change a charter amendment from "RP" to "PRK" (Park), seconded by Hernandez. Councilmember McCoskar offered an amendment to change another measure from "PX" to "PRT" (Park Ranger Train), seconded. The substitute motion as amended passed with 14 ayes. Announcements - Councilmember Raman recognized and thanked Walker King, Deputy District Director for CD4, who is leaving for a master's program at NYU. King was presented with a certificate of appreciation. - Councilmember McCosker announced the annual Bloody Thursday commemoration on July 5, honoring workers killed in the 1934 West Coast strike, including John Newton and Dickie Parker. - Councilmember Jurado provided an update on the Boyle Heights fire recovery, noting that two weeks after the fire, cleanup and health concerns persist. She introduced a package of motions to improve emergency response and transparency, and announced free mobile health clinics in impacted areas. She called for continued support and accountability. - Councilmember Blumenfield promoted the July 4th fireworks event at Warner Center Park, noting it will be the last such event. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned in memory of Barbara Jordan, a longtime community volunteer and friend of the mayor, who passed away at age 81. Councilmembers expressed condolences. Key Outcomes - Item 117: Ordinance for Palisades fire survivor tax exemption passed first reading; second reading scheduled for August 4, 2026. - Item 118: Motion to note and file ULA report passed 13–1 (Councilmember Park dissenting). - Item 121: Special item on Bureau of Street Lighting approved. - Item 123: Substitute motion for charter amendment, as amended, passed 14–0. - Various motions and referrals were posted and referred as noted. Note: No consent calendar or public comments were evident in the transcript.

The Los Angeles City Council met on June 30, 2026, to consider a series of charter amendments, budget-related items, and a special meeting on outside counsel for the Glaza litigation. The meeting featured extensive debate over ballot-box budgeting, a sarcastic amendment by Councilmember Blumenfield that added numerous funding mandates, and multiple votes on updated ordinances and resolutions. Public comment was taken on the special meeting item. Public Comments & Testimony - One speaker addressed the special meeting item, criticizing the city for allowing Scientology to avoid taxes and use city resources, and urged funding for the zoo. The speaker also mentioned infrastructure issues. - A second speaker became disruptive and off-topic, was warned twice, and forfeited remaining time. Discussion Items - Charter Amendment (Item 95A) – Blumenfield Amendment: Councilmember Blumenfield introduced a mocking amendment that would add to the ballot: immediate full funding for parks, 15% of the general fund for the fire department, $100 million annually for ADA curb ramps, police staffing at the per-capita level of the 10 largest cities, $40 million for unarmed crisis response, $150 million for mobility improvements, $125 million for street lighting, and tree trimming cycles following best practices. He argued that using the same logic as the underlying park measure, voting against his amendment would mean opposing all those services. Councilmember Park seconded the motion and expressed support for parks but criticized the budget process. Councilmember Yaroslavsky asked colleagues to vote no, warning against tying future councils' hands. Councilmember Hernandez offered a friendly amendment to remove police language and add animal services, which was seconded. Councilmember Rodriguez also urged a no vote. The amendment was sent to the rules committee without objection. - Item 95 – Park Funding Measure: The underlying park funding item was voted on and passed 13 ayes. - Item 93 – Updated Ordinance and Ballot Resolution: Adopted 12 ayes. - Item 96 – Updated Documents: Adopted 13 ayes. - Item 91 – Amendment and Updated Documents: The amendment passed 13 ayes, and the updated ordinance and ballot resolution were adopted 13 ayes. - Special Meeting (Agenda 2, Item 1) – Glaza Litigation Outside Counsel: The council approved the request for outside counsel related to the Glaza litigation (13 ayes) after public comment. No other items were considered. Key Outcomes - Blumenfield Amendment (95A) sent to committee without objection. - Item 95 (park funding) passed 13 ayes. - Item 93 (updated ordinance) adopted 12 ayes. - Item 96 (updated documents) adopted 13 ayes. - Item 91 (amendment and updated documents) adopted 13 ayes. - Special meeting item (Glaza litigation) approved 13 ayes. - Vote change request denied: Councilmember Nazarian attempted to change a vote after the special meeting was adjourned; the clerk ruled it could not be changed. - Councilmember Soda Martinez delivered closing remarks expressing embarrassment over the council's rejection of broader charter reforms (expanding council, ranked choice voting, LAPD reform, independent oversight), predicting the movement for change will continue. - Councilmember Hernandez criticized the council's decisions, stating they would lose in November.

The Los Angeles City Council convened a regular meeting on Friday, June 26, 2026, with 15 members present (Bloomfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky). The meeting included a special session to address a local emergency declaration related to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Key actions included approval of numerous consent items, a presentation celebrating Bolero music, recognition of a retiring city employee, and a contentious vote on Measure ULA eviction defense contracts. Consent Calendar - Items 4 through 9, 17 through 20, and 22 through 24 were approved unanimously (12 ayes). - Item 21 was approved unanimously (12 ayes). - Item 11 was approved with 12 ayes and 2 noes. - Items 27, 30, and 32 through 34 were approved unanimously (14 ayes). - Item 2 (lighting assessment district) was noted and filed after the weighted majority of no votes (79.29%) resulted in failure of the proposed district. - Item 16 was continued to July 1, 2026. - Item 26 was continued to August 4, 2026. - Item 28 was continued to July 1, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Rose Cotto (homeowner, CD 11) alleged that the City Council violated the Brown Act by secretly altering ballot tabulation protocol for the streetlight maintenance district, and that property owners were not properly noticed. - Lauren Harper (Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles) spoke on behalf of Stay House LA, noting that four ULA eviction defense contractors have worked for three months without executed contracts, and requested expedited payment. - Dr. Cutie Ken Mark (scientist) proposed emerging early-stage wildfire detection technology during general public comment. - Deshaun Duncan (real estate licensee) offered services to house the unhoused. - Clara Solis (Highland Park resident) voiced support for Councilmember Jurado’s resolution regarding the Arroyo Seco water reuse project, citing over 4,000 petition signatures and opposition from the neighborhood council. - Pilar Reynaldo opposed the same resolution, stating it was based on disinformation and that the city has no jurisdiction over Pasadena. - Multiple speakers on item 2 expressed confusion about the streetlight ballot and requested removal of their ballots. - Herman gave profanity-laced comments alleging Brown Act violations and discrimination, and was warned for disruption. Presentations - Día del Bolero – Councilmember Raman led a presentation recognizing August 1 as Día del Bolero in Los Angeles, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Boleros de Noche. Founder Roberto Carlos spoke, and a musical performance by Los Rebeldes Románticos was given. Councilmember Padilla expressed support for preserving Latino culture. - Retirement of Carlos – Councilmember Jurado honored Carlos, a retiring city employee with over 30 years of service in transportation projects (including $4 million for Griffith Park safety improvements and multiple traffic safety projects). Carlos thanked the council and his family. Discussion Items - Item 31 – ULA Expenditure Plan and Eviction Defense Contracts – The council debated an amendment to authorize payment for eviction defense services provided during April, May, and June 2026 (after contract expiration). Key points: - Councilmembers Lee, Rodriguez, and Park opposed, citing lack of transparency and failure to provide detailed data on how funds were spent. - Anna Ortega (LAHD Assistant GM) stated that services were not interrupted and that monthly reports have been received, covering 29,000+ tenants assisted. She expressed no fear of federal audit. - Councilmembers Jurado, Soto-Martinez, Hernandez, and Nazarian supported the measure, arguing that the work has been done and payment is urgent to prevent homelessness. Jurado noted that reporting has improved and that the city should apply the same scrutiny to internal departments. - Councilmember Padilla highlighted inequitable distribution of funds across districts and called for better rules. - Councilmember McOsker sought legal clarification on whether payment can be made without a new contract. A friendly amendment was added requiring compliance with the City Charter. - The council voted 10 ayes, 3 noes to pass item 31 as amended. Special Meeting – Boyle Heights Fire Emergency - The council recessed the regular meeting and convened a special meeting to vote on a resolution declaring a local emergency for the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. - Public comments included complaints about the six-day duration of the fire and demands for better monitoring and water testing. - The resolution passed unanimously (15 ayes). Key Outcomes - Lighting assessment district failed due to weighted majority opposition (79.29% no votes). - Item 31 approved – $X million (amount not specified in transcript) in ULA funds authorized for payment to eviction defense contractors for April-June 2026, with a requirement that new contracts comply with the City Charter. - Special meeting emergency resolution adopted unanimously for the Boyle Heights fire. - Día del Bolero officially recognized on August 1, 2026. - Carlos honored with a certificate of recognition for over 30 years of public service. - Several items were continued to future meeting dates: Item 16 (July 1), Item 26 (August 4), Item 28 (July 1). - The meeting was adjourned in memory of Vera Milton, longtime Kaiser Permanente employee and grandmother of council staffer Jonathan Mitchell.

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for a regular meeting that included a presentation on water safety, extensive public testimony on the El Corazón Art Park CEQA appeal, approval of the Boyle Heights Community Plan, votes on numerous agenda items, and a special meeting to take jurisdiction over a Port Commission decision. The meeting was adjourned in memory of civil rights attorney David Codell. Consent Calendar - The council approved items 2 through 11 and 13 through 15 by roll call votes. Item 13, an ordinance, was reconsidered with 12 ayes and approved. - Items 19 through 42 were approved with 13 ayes. - Items 45 through 55 (closed session settlements) were approved with 12 ayes. Settlement amounts included: $250,000 (Tammy Pareto), $140,000 (Jose Gerardo Saverda), $200,000 (Lena Yun), $250,000 (Maria Pizano), $300,000 (another case), $397,000 (Carmen Molina et al.), $275,000 (Consuelo Lopez), rejection of settlement for Eric Gonzalez, $1,025,000 (City vs. Pacifica of the Valley), and approval of confidential report for SR West Pico. - Item 44 (smokeshop ICO) was continued to July 1, 2026. Presentations - Councilmember Hutt led a presentation on water safety, honoring Dolphin U swim school. Founder Calvin Thomas II reported that since 2020, Dolphin U has taught over 10,000 swim lessons, reached over 950 families, and brought water safety education to more than 25 communities. He stated that 13 school buses full of children drown every year and announced a goal to train 2028 safer swimmers by summer 2028. Councilmembers shared personal stories and emphasized the importance of swim lessons and water safety, especially for underserved communities. Public Comments & Testimony - Numerous speakers addressed the El Corazón Art Park project (Item 1). Supporters included Dr. Wilma Franco (SELA Collaborative), Lisa Escovedo, Lee Absofer (Urban Voices Project), Jessica Hitchcock (SOMIS), Alfredo Camacho, Pedro Trujillo (CHIRLA), Francisco Portillo, Gabriela Lopez, Yesenia Lopez, Andy Ham, Paola Fernandez, Angel Velasco, Sandra Nunez (SELA Collaborative), Juan José Gutierrez (One-Stop Immigration & Educational Center), Cristina Sanchez (Altamed Health Services), and Brian LaRoy (Nixon Peabody, representing Altamed). They argued the project qualifies for a Class 32 CEQA exemption, would provide much-needed open space, arts, and culture, and urged the council to reject the appeal. - Opponents included Cassie Horton (DTLA Residents Association), Teresa Y. Hillary (DTLA Neighborhood Council), Jens Methune (President, Downtown LA Neighborhood Council), and others. They contended the process was rushed, lacked transparency, and that a 20-foot LED screen was added without community input. They called for a full environmental review and a competitive RFP. The Downtown LA Neighborhood Council submitted an official Community Impact Statement urging support for the appeal. - Other public comments addressed the Boyle Heights warehouse fire (air quality concerns), police accountability, the Fair Work Fast Food Ordinance, and miscellaneous topics. One speaker was given a warning for disruptive behavior and later removed. Discussion Items - Item 1: El Corazón Art Park CEQA Appeal – The city attorney and Recreation and Parks staff confirmed the project satisfies all five requirements for the infill exemption (Class 32) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, and none of the exceptions apply. They noted the license agreement ends in February 2027 and any future use would require a new process. Councilmember Herado moved to deny the appeal; the motion passed 11 ayes. - Item 12: Boyle Heights Community Plan – Councilmember Herado spoke at length, acknowledging the community's 20-year effort to create a plan rooted in environmental justice, housing justice, and community self-determination. She thanked planning staff and community advocates. The council approved the plan with 11 ayes. - Item 43: Outside Counsel – Councilmember Lee recused himself due to involvement in the matter. The item passed with 10 ayes (after recusal). - Special Meeting: Port Commission Action – The council convened a special meeting to consider a 245 motion regarding the Port Commission's decision to modify their master plan to allow 18 acres of truck and chassis parking near the 110 freeway. Councilmember McOscar requested the council take jurisdiction, citing support from San Pedro and opposition from Wilmington. The motion passed unanimously with 11 ayes, allowing further conversations. Key Outcomes - The council denied the CEQA appeal for the El Corazón Art Park, allowing the project to proceed. - The Boyle Heights Community Plan was approved after two decades of community advocacy. - Jurisdiction was taken over the Port Commission's truck parking decision, with further discussion scheduled for the next week. - Numerous routine items and settlements were approved. - The meeting was adjourned in memory of David Codell, a civil rights attorney and advocate for LGBT equality. Note: The meeting included a brief moment where a speaker disrupted proceedings and was warned. The council president noted that staff had gone above and beyond to remind the speaker of the rules.