This meeting covered routine city business, announcements of major infrastructure and cultural initiatives, and addressed urgent public safety concerns. The council focused on preparations for upcoming global sporting events while managing immediate community needs.
The meeting began with the approval of minutes from February 4th, 2026. Council President opened proceedings with Council Members Yaroslavsky and Soto-Martinez moving and seconding approval of the consent calendar. The meeting featured welcoming remarks for the 68th class of CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs, with Council Member Yaroslavsky noting the program's importance in bridging professionals to public service careers.
The council voted on items 1-3 (public hearings already held) and item 4 (REAP property at 3034 East Chaucer Street). Item 3 was moved forthwith at Council Member Nazarian's request. All items passed with 10-11 votes. Only item 4 was available for public comment due to prior public hearing completion on other items.
Mayor Bass delivered remarks highlighting preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Los Angeles will join London and Paris as only the third city to host the Olympics three times (previously 1932 and 1984). The LA Memorial Coliseum will host opening and closing ceremonies.
Exposition Park Investment: Officials announced over $100 million in infrastructure improvements to the 160-acre state property containing four museums, four stadiums, and two schools. This investment will:
The Metro Board approved Modified Alternative 5 for the East San Fernando Valley to West Side transit connection. This project will:
Council Member announced a tree planting partnership in the 10th Street area, working with Streets LA, KYCC, and Urban Forestry Division. The project includes:
Multiple workers from Flying Food Group testified about a serious fire incident on January 22nd that exposed dangerous working conditions:
Council Response: City Attorney advised workers could file formal complaints with LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) at 888-524-2845 or online. Organizers submitted OSHA complaints and called for the kitchen to be shut down until safety is verified.
Council Member Yaroslavsky addressed a devastating incident on Westwood Boulevard at Rochester Avenue where a driver struck a cyclist and crashed into 99 Ranch Market, killing three people and injuring several others. Key points:
Multiple public commenters raised concerns about ICE enforcement activities:
Students from Loyola Law School's Sunita Jane Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative presented recommendations for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics:
Palisades Charter High School welcomed students back to campus over a year after devastating fires. The school:
Youth Development Department hosted gathering of leaders from Long Beach, LA, Pomona, and Oakland to discuss:
Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) previewed citywide Lunar New Year celebrations:
LA Public Library hosting author Glenda Armand on Saturday, February 14th at 10:30 AM (Central Library) for "From Awful to Delicious" - exploring African American food history, traditions, and resistance through stories of George Washington's enslaved cook, ice cream entrepreneur Augustus Jackson, and Georgia Gilmore whose cooking sustained the Montgomery bus boycott.
East Valley Animal Services Center promoted fostering program:
Annual clothing drive through Friday, March 6th accepting new or gently used clothing donations. Six public locations open Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. Donations support city organizations helping those in need. Details at sanitation.lacity.gov.
Council Member Yaroslavsky announced second BFAC meeting scheduled for 1 PM in Room 401. Committee formed by Council President and Yaroslavsky to:
Council Member Yaroslavsky invited residents to Charter Reform Commission meeting Saturday at UCLA Gailey Extension in Council District 5.
The council adjourned in memory of:
Rob Coughlin (Blumenfield) - Environmental advocate, political operative, surfing champion who fought major polluters, served as Surfrider Foundation president (1986-1992), won lawsuit against paper mills discharging toxins, protected San Mateo coast, and served President Carter as environmental policy advisor. Wife Diane passed days before his death.
William Peter "Bill" Jacobson (Hutt) - Entertainment attorney with 50+ year career, UCLA Law Review senior editor, U.S. Army JAG Corps captain, high school football coach for 20+ years at Hamilton, Palisades, and Fairfax (2015 Division II city championship), survived by wife T.U., seven children, and six grandchildren.
Earlene "Mother" Curtis (McCosker) - Born March 1, 1931 in Dallas, NBC Studios custodial supervisor for 25 years, Watts community pillar with "open door policy," key figure in Watts Gang Task Force, close friend of Pastor Clark at Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church, beloved by hundreds as motherly figure who saved countless lives through intervention.
Be part of something big. But before a big project can become a reality, you need big ideas. Ideas that make a big impact. That deliver the good. To serve the greater good. Do you have what it takes? To make a lasting contribution. Can you drive to the occasion? Are you ready to be part of something that's bigger than you? Bigger than what you thought was possible? If so, come be a part of LADWP. Be part of something big. of the rain, we're not prepared for a flood. Sure, in the movies, this is all pretend. But in real life, you've got to be prepared for any type of an emergency. You can't predict, but you can prepare. Yeah. How'd you know? The ball called. Be prepared at lafd.org. Hello everyone. I'm standing on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, a historic landmark that will soon celebrate its 100th birthday. Home to LA's mayor, city council, elected officials and dozens of city departments, all keeping LA's infrastructure and local government running. Completed in 1928, this 32-story Art Deco Tower once stood as the tallest building in town and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. year whether you're visiting from across town or across the world welcome to LA just inside city hall an olympic display looks ahead to 2028 when los angeles will join london in Paris as the only cities to host the games three times. The L.A. Memorial Coliseum, which hosted in 1932 and 1984, will once again take center stage for the opening and closing ceremonies. And from Expo Park, we explore the investments tied to the games and hear the mayor's state of the city address, highlighting how these global moments are meant to benefit Angelenos long after 2028. Hello, everyone. Good afternoon. Everybody's here to celebrate our city and to count down for the amazing events that are going to come to us. So hearing from the mayor at this critical time is super important. And at the same time, we're getting prepared for the World Cup. We're getting prepared for the Olympics. We've got a ton of infrastructure going all around the city. And we've got an excited city. It is so exciting to see and hear what she's going to share, the great accomplishments that we've been able to do as a city, and the way that we're facing many of the upcoming challenges. This is a moment where the city comes together to learn how we can work together shoulder to shoulder to lift a better Los Angeles, a Los Angeles that is truly for everyone. And as we prepare for the U.S. Women's Open, the FIFA World Cup, and soon after the greatest Olympic and Paralympic Games in history, we will continue to focus on the fundamentals. So here is our path forward. We will continue to resolve encampments and housed Angelenos through Inside Safe and other programs. We will intensify our efforts on focusing on housing veterans and making housing affordable. We will accelerate beautification efforts along major city corridors from our new Clean Corridors initiative. And we will continue installing solar lights in neighborhoods across the city.