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Los Angeles City Council Meeting – June 12, 2026: Recognitions, Youth Council, and Community Actions

City Council — Friday, June 12, 2026
BodyLos Angeles, California
SessionCity Council
DateFriday, June 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

Sitting in the trucks and getting to see how those work.

0:02

I really just couldn't be more impressed about how much there is to learn, all the freebies, all the activities, the food, and just the fun that we had.

0:12

It was very entertaining and very informative as well.

0:22

Do not litter.

0:24

All this trash that we see out there doesn't magically come from outer space.

0:29

Us human beings bought it and dropped it.

0:38

We get off the bus and we know exactly what to do.

0:45

All through the year we're going to schools.

0:48

We have an environmental education program about the impact of trash on the streets and when it rains, trash goes down to the storm drain and impacts the beaches and oceans.

0:58

So they're educated to that.

0:59

And then at the end of the school year, we bring out a few thousand of those kids to the beach and that's what's going on today.

1:10

When you pick up trash, it's kind of fun because you can see like a lot of people here on this beach are helping the planet.

1:20

I'll don't connect all the trash because I don't want animals to get extinct.

1:26

And it helps the environment too.

1:29

So it's fun for me to pick up the trash.

1:31

It's sad and it's fun.

1:33

We're finding a lot of plastic and we're also.

1:37

Oh look, what is this?

1:39

It's like part of a straw.

1:43

We've been finding a lot of plastic.

1:46

There's capsules, cups.

1:50

I hope that these cleanups will make the kids better environmental stewards.

1:54

Um it really does take all of us working together to keep our natural faces clean.

2:00

A lot of kids are not aware of what we need to do to take care of our earth.

2:05

So programs like this and celebrating earthly, it really makes us very conscious.

2:10

Anybody find their new trash?

2:12

I think it's important for their future and you know the earth's future and they get this experience and they learn that their actions can affect the community as a whole.

2:22

Anybody that you talk to that's involved in this environmental movement, when they were a kid, they were at the beach and they fell in love.

2:28

So this is a love project.

2:30

This is getting kids down here to fall in love.

2:42

Well, good morning, everyone.

2:44

Welcome to Parthenia Place.

2:48

This is home to about 160 residents.

2:55

I thank you all for being here to celebrate a major investment in this community.

3:04

We are very grateful uh and excited uh with today's announcement by Congresswoman Luz Rivas, who was able to secure 750,000 for the residents of Parthenia Place to be able to repurpose a room into a computer lab.

3:26

This building was uh built in 2021 and it houses formerly homeless um and other residents.

3:34

Uh so this computer lab will be a great way to bridge the digital divide.

3:40

Children and families will have access to technology and the internet.

3:44

They can use it for school, apply for jobs.

3:47

We want them to thrive in this building.

3:50

I mean, it's really going to heighten the experience here at Parthinian Ways.

3:54

I have teenagers.

3:55

I have all teenagers, and they need a place to do their homework.

3:58

And being upstairs with TV and their radio and their phone, it distracts them.

4:03

And actually having a computer lab for them to do their work is really good.

4:08

When I first heard it, I was like, oh my god, yes, away from my parents and away from my brother.

4:12

So I was very excited.

4:14

When we invest in the tools, the spaces and support systems our residents need.

4:19

We are investing in stability, dignity, and opportunity.

4:27

Residents will have access to technology, to internet, to uh also support for students, support with homework, for adults support with uh looking for a job or uh gaining access to their uh caretaker, or as the councilwoman said, also connecting with government.

4:47

Um so we think that it's really important that we bring um the resources and the support that uh residents need to be able to not just reach stability but also to get ahead.

5:00

I'm trying to go back to school as well, and I think having a computer here would be great.

5:04

My diet, my oldest is in college, have a high schooler, and sometimes it's hard for them to focus in the apartment.

4:59

There's TV, their phones, and everything.

5:13

They feel like having it here close to home.

5:15

They could do their work here.

5:16

Have a space to do it away from home, away from the noise, which I think is gonna be great.

5:22

There's always something happening across Los Angeles from cultural celebrations and local leaders to events bringing communities together.

5:29

Here's a closer look at the stories making an impact in neighborhoods across our city.

5:37

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Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement████████████████████████████28%
Procedural██████████████████18%
Parks and Recreation████████████12%
Arts and Culture████████████12%
Public Comment██████6%
Homelessness██████6%
Mental Health█████5%
Emergency Management█████5%
Technology and Innovation██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Los Angeles City Council Meeting – June 12, 2026

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council convened with 10 members present, establishing a quorum. The meeting included approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, and public hearings, followed by several presentations recognizing community leaders and organizations. The council voted on agenda items and heard public comments on a range of issues.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026, was moved by Councilmember Lee and seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, passed unanimously.
  • Commendatory resolutions were approved without objection.
  • Item 2 was continued for two weeks to Friday, June 26, 2026.
  • Item 4 received 10 aye votes and was adopted.
  • Item 3, as amended by motion 3A, received 11 aye votes and was adopted.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Ronnie (Migrante Los Angeles) expressed concern that Filipino workers, including those facing homelessness, are not receiving assistance from the consulate, contrasting with city discussions about housing Filipino athletes.
  • Cesar Lopez (fast food worker) urged support for the Fast Food Fair Work Ordinance, asking for paid time off and vacation for fast food workers.
  • Michael Ackerman requested that council members ask the governor to assign criminal investigators from the National Guard to probe police misconduct, describing it as the only way to confront entrenched corruption.
  • Rogelio Martinez (Board of Supervisor District 4 candidate) commented on item 1, recommending transparency regarding code violations and liens on properties, and later noted three significant items (council expansion, ranked choice voting, LAPD oversight) that he could not find on the agenda for a 1 p.m. session.
  • Mimi (Migrante) described the eviction case of Vic and his mother from Historic Filipino Town by a landlord, calling for city action to protect Filipino migrant tenants.
  • Jay (UCLA student, Anakbayan) opposed U.S. military presence in the Philippines, citing funding from semiconductor companies linked to the Philippine government, and noted the killing of two Filipino Americans by Philippine military.
  • Love (Gabriela LA) spoke about a Filipino woman made homeless after escaping domestic abuse, now in a shelter with inadequate conditions, and criticized the city’s reliance on privatized shelters.
  • Jonathan (International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines) called for removal of U.S. bases from the Philippines and questioned the presence of Philippine National Police in Los Angeles.
  • Queen AJ and Jessica (LA Can) criticized the lack of notice for Operation Healthy Street sweeps in Skid Row, demanding that Councilmember Herado’s office respond to their letter and conduct outreach. They stated they are 100% against sweeps but at minimum want sufficient notice.
  • One speaker (Ember Knight) used profane language to protest city code enforcement and liens, and later claimed emotional harm from government actions.
  • Another speaker (Ronnie, second appearance) echoed earlier comments.

Discussion Items

  • Olivia Mitchell Youth Council (4th Cohort): Councilmember Rodriguez introduced the cohort, noting the program prepares youth for civic engagement. Vice President Rebecca Garcia spoke about the program opening doors and encouraging participants to help others. Executive Director Lisa Salazar (Youth Development Department) described the cohort’s accomplishments: learning the budget process, contributing to the Community Investment Department creation, co-designing a youth leadership summit with over 100 young leaders, and hosting the fourth annual youth expo. Capstone projects are underway.
  • Recognition of Sue Cole: Councilmember Park and Alison Polhill (LA Unified Director) honored Sue Cole, President of the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC), for her leadership after the January 7, 2025 fire that destroyed her home and much of the community. Sue Cole brought community members together, coordinated recovery efforts, and worked with city agencies. Councilmember Rodriguez praised her as a calm, stoic force against exploitation of the disaster. Sue Cole expressed gratitude and highlighted community resilience ("Polly Strong").
  • Recognition of Alberto "El Terrible" Cortez, Elena Jovel, and Fernando Matamoros: Councilmember Yaroslavsky and Rodriguez recognized the three for Operación Esperanza, a food drive and resource effort supporting families affected by immigration raids that began one year prior (June 7, 2025). Alberto Cortez, a radio host at KLAX 97.9 (La Raza), used his platform to organize community support. The Guatemala Consul General was also welcomed.
  • Philippine Independence Day: Councilmember Jurado led the celebration, noting 128 years of independence from Spain and the ongoing fight for liberation. City Controller Kenneth Mejia spoke, noting his office is nearly 30% Filipino. A message from LaFace (Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees) was read, emphasizing the importance of Filipino representation in public service. A resolution recognizing Philippine Independence Day and LaFace was presented.
  • Play Day Proclamation: Councilmember Hutt introduced a resolution proclaiming June 27, 2026, as Play Day in Los Angeles, in partnership with the LA84 Foundation. Wendy Chen, LA84 board member, described the event as a national day of play featuring over 20 sports activities, food trucks, and performances from local teams and artists. The event is free with registration at la84.org. Councilmember Rodriguez reflected on the legacy of the 1984 Olympics and the importance of parks.

Key Outcomes

  • Votes: Item 1 (public hearing notice) passed 11-0. Item 3 (as amended) passed 11-0. Item 2 was continued to June 26, 2026.
  • Motions for Posting and Referral: Approved without objection.
  • Announcements: Councilmember Rodriguez announced World Cup watch parties at Silmar Park (Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13, Mexico vs. Korea on June 18, quarterfinals July 9). Councilmember Hutt added a watch party for Mexico vs. Korea at So International Park on June 18 and a Movies in the Park event at Rainier Park on June 12. Councilmember McCosker announced Juneteenth at Peck Park (San Pedro) on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Councilmember Hernandez announced streaming of four World Cup games at MacArthur Park on June 15.
  • Adjournment: In memory of Mutulingam Sinadorae (also known as Matt), a Sri Lankan immigrant and community pillar in the Antelope Valley, who passed away. Councilmember Hernandez offered a tribute.

Statistics and Dates

  • Meeting date: June 12, 2026.
  • Quorum: 10 members present.
  • Votes: Two agenda items passed with 11 ayes each; one item continued.
  • Recognized entities: 4th cohort of Youth Council (est. 2022?); 32 years Sue Cole in Palisades; 128 years Philippine independence; 44th annual Salute to Recreation; Play Day on June 27, 2026.
  • Fire: January 7, 2025 (Palisades fire). Immigration raids: one year since June 7, 2025.
  • Public comment speakers: Approximately 15 individuals signed up.
  • World Cup watch parties: multiple dates in June and July 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Sitting in the trucks and getting to see how those work. I really just couldn't be more impressed about how much there is to learn, all the freebies, all the activities, the food, and just the fun that we had. It was very entertaining and very informative as well. Do not litter. All this trash that we see out there doesn't magically come from outer space. Us human beings bought it and dropped it. We get off the bus and we know exactly what to do. All through the year we're going to schools. We have an environmental education program about the impact of trash on the streets and when it rains, trash goes down to the storm drain and impacts the beaches and oceans. So they're educated to that. And then at the end of the school year, we bring out a few thousand of those kids to the beach and that's what's going on today. When you pick up trash, it's kind of fun because you can see like a lot of people here on this beach are helping the planet. I'll don't connect all the trash because I don't want animals to get extinct. And it helps the environment too. So it's fun for me to pick up the trash. It's sad and it's fun. We're finding a lot of plastic and we're also. Oh look, what is this? It's like part of a straw. We've been finding a lot of plastic. There's capsules, cups. I hope that these cleanups will make the kids better environmental stewards. Um it really does take all of us working together to keep our natural faces clean. A lot of kids are not aware of what we need to do to take care of our earth. So programs like this and celebrating earthly, it really makes us very conscious. Anybody find their new trash? I think it's important for their future and you know the earth's future and they get this experience and they learn that their actions can affect the community as a whole. Anybody that you talk to that's involved in this environmental movement, when they were a kid, they were at the beach and they fell in love. So this is a love project. This is getting kids down here to fall in love. Well, good morning, everyone. Welcome to Parthenia Place. This is home to about 160 residents. I thank you all for being here to celebrate a major investment in this community. We are very grateful uh and excited uh with today's announcement by Congresswoman Luz Rivas, who was able to secure 750,000 for the residents of Parthenia Place to be able to repurpose a room into a computer lab. This building was uh built in 2021 and it houses formerly homeless um and other residents. Uh so this computer lab will be a great way to bridge the digital divide. Children and families will have access to technology and the internet. They can use it for school, apply for jobs. We want them to thrive in this building. I mean, it's really going to heighten the experience here at Parthinian Ways. I have teenagers. I have all teenagers, and they need a place to do their homework. And being upstairs with TV and their radio and their phone, it distracts them. And actually having a computer lab for them to do their work is really good. When I first heard it, I was like, oh my god, yes, away from my parents and away from my brother. So I was very excited. When we invest in the tools, the spaces and support systems our residents need. We are investing in stability, dignity, and opportunity. Residents will have access to technology, to internet, to uh also support for students, support with homework, for adults support with uh looking for a job or uh gaining access to their uh caretaker, or as the councilwoman said, also connecting with government.

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