Los Angeles City Council Meeting - September 29, 2026

The Los Angeles City Council convened on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with 13 members present. The meeting included roll call, approval of minutes, commendatory resolutions, a flag salute, and consideration of numerous agenda items. Key actions included unanimous approval of routine items, public comment on a wide range of topics, and adoption of several resolutions and motions on matters including fire station land acquisition, immigration enforcement, mobile home protections, and insurance transparency.

Consent Calendar

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2026 (moved by Councilmember Harado, seconded by Lee).
• Adopted commendatory resolutions (moved by Park, seconded by Hernandez).
• Unanimously approved items 31–33 and 35–50 (13 ayes) after opening and closing roll.
• Unanimously approved items 1–5, 8–10, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24–27, 51–58, 62, 65, 66, and 68–70 (13 ayes).
• Unanimously approved motions to receive and file items 7, 11–14, and 28 (13 ayes).
• Continued items 6, 19, and 22 to November 18, 2026, without objection.
• Continued items 16, 23, and 29 to November 18, 2026, without objection.
• Reconsidered item 31 and approved it unanimously (12 ayes) after 12 members were present.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Michelle Hopewalker (general comment) urged against racism targeting Black women and Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming election, and called for voter turnout.
• An unnamed speaker expressed gratitude for the council's response to the traffic death of 16-year-old Eternal Martinez in Hyde Park, and called for a state of emergency on traffic violence and recommitment to Vision Zero.
• Johnny Hale spoke on items 60, 62, 68, and 52, advocating for prostate cancer awareness (citing LAPD Sergeant Duarte's recovery), criticizing council members for denying transitional housing to transgender youth, lamenting the decline of downtown Los Angeles, and urging proper pedestrian tunnel construction with lighting and patrols.
• Olivia Irene Fitzsimmons (general comment) described alleged misconduct by a case manager in a Los Angeles County deferment program regarding her pregnancy, and reported that her son was withheld by paternal family and that her parental rights were set for termination on October 1, 2026, despite prior police reports.
• Juan Sallasar (city employee) raised concerns about an unreported city issue since 2015, stating he had provided evidence to council members and filed a fraud waste and abuse claim, but received no response.
• Jerome Kitchen Alexander spoke on traffic safety, noting that the fatal crash of Eternal Martinez occurred in front of his home. He thanked Councilmember Marquise Harris-Dawson for community support, but urged preventative safety measures before more deaths occur, and highlighted lack of services for the family.
• Daniel Gus (virtual) questioned item 53 (jazz festival) about past controversies, criticized reward programs (item 55) for being taxable and ineffective, demanded clearer definitions for "emergency" in item 61, criticized language around homelessness (item 62), and mocked the council's knowledge of entrepreneurship (item 68). He also accused the City Attorney of viewpoint discrimination and referenced a recurring speaker's use of "Blue Mandingo" without definition.
• Panda (virtual) supported Daniel Gus on item 62, but disagreed with his criticism of Councilmember Price. He criticized councilmembers Rodriguez and Raman for blaming each other on homelessness, urged leadership, and praised a city worker's past whistleblowing that saved millions.
• Gail Raff (virtual) opposed privatization of LA Animal Services shelters, warning that private shelters would not take intakes, leading to more animals on the street, and demanded focus on spay/neuter programs.
• Jason (virtual) commented on homelessness (item 62), describing encampments on Figueroa Street, and later on animal issues (general) about lost pets.
• Audit LA (virtual) spoke against street vacations, specifically criticizing potential vacation on El Ron Hubbard Way related to the Church of Scientology, and opposed nuisance abatements until prior complaints about Scientology are addressed. Also questioned the jazz festival (item 53) and condemned the city's partnership with Scientology for a holiday parade.
• A caller (virtual) criticized items 53 and 54 as wasteful spending given a billion-dollar deficit, and urged council to focus on road repairs, trash cleanup, street light theft, and crime prevention. He also raised concerns about catalytic converter and copper theft in Councilmember Jurado's district, advocating for flock cameras.

Discussion Items

• Item 59 – Fire Station 88 Land Acquisition: Councilmember Raman presented a motion to fund environmental review and due diligence for the city to acquire roughly 11 acres from the Army Corps of Engineers, securing Fire Station 88's long-term future and preserving an easement for a potential bike/pedestrian bridge over the 405. The item was approved unanimously (13 ayes).
• Item 63 – Resolution on Assembly Bill 2465: Councilmember Hernandez introduced a resolution urging Governor Newsom to sign AB 2465, which would disqualify companies profiting from federal immigration detention from state tax credits, loans, and grants, and create a fund for legal services for immigrant families. The resolution passed unanimously (13 ayes).
• Items 64 & 67 – Resolutions on Mobile Home Park Protections and Insurance Transparency: Councilmember Park discussed both items together. Item 64 supports Senate Bill 1093, requiring communication and rebuilding plans for mobile home parks after disasters, citing the Palisades fire and owners selling property for redevelopment. Item 67 supports legislation requiring insurance companies to provide adequate explanations for non-renewals and opportunities for homeowners to respond, referencing the insurance crisis affecting Palisades fire victims. Both passed unanimously (13 ayes). Councilmember Yaroslavsky was thanked for partnership on item 67.

Key Outcomes

• All motions and resolutions presented for votes passed unanimously (13-0 or 12-0).
• The council approved funding for environmental review of Fire Station 88 land acquisition.
• The council adopted resolutions supporting state bills on immigration enforcement accountability (AB 2465), mobile home park protections (SB 1093), and insurance reform.
• Items 6, 16, 19, 22, 23, and 29 were continued to November 18, 2026.
• Several liens were received and filed after payment (items 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 28).
• Councilmember Padilla delivered a memorial adjournment motion honoring his uncle, José Luis Ramos.