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Meeting Summary

What Happened

The May 20, 2026 meeting was primarily a public comment session on the proposed city budget (Item 1, CF 26-6000). The meeting opened with routine approvals of minutes and commendatory resolutions. Council Member Nazarian requested Items 2 and 3 be continued to June 17th. Council Member Padilla held Item 4 until after public comment. Council Member Price moved to continue Item 5 to June 23rd (June 19th was unavailable due to the Juneteenth holiday). The transcript does not record attendance by roll call, but Council Members Rodriguez, Padilla, Nazarian, and Price are confirmed present by their actions; Council Member Yaroslavsky (Budget and Finance Committee chair) was noted absent from the chamber by a public commenter.

After an extended public comment period — running approximately one hour over the originally scheduled close time of 11:15 a.m. — the council voted 13-0 on Item 4, an amendment motion by Council Members Padilla and Rodriguez (described as a lien-related amendment for Council District 6). Item 1, the budget, was held on the desk for a vote the following day, May 21st. The meeting recessed until 10:00 a.m. on May 21st.

Public Comment

Public comment was dominated by several organized advocacy campaigns. The largest bloc of speakers represented the Trans Latina Coalition and affiliated organizations (Angels of Change, Invisible Men), urging the council to fund the TGI Wellness and Equity Initiative at the full $4 million originally requested by community organizations, rather than the $500,000 placeholder currently in the budget. Speakers identified Council Members Hernandez (D1) and Hutt (D10) as champions of the initiative and specifically called on Council Members Park (D11) and Lee (D12) — both up for re-election — to contribute discretionary funds. Multiple speakers noted the $500,000 is insufficient to fund even one organization adequately, let alone the five or more the initiative was designed to support.

A significant contingent of speakers from Move LA, Working Families Party, ACE, and affiliated groups urged the council to fully fund the public bank feasibility study, which requires an additional $325,000 to complete after nine council members have already contributed discretionary funds (CDs 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 were thanked by name). Speakers argued the study could identify savings on the approximately $1–1.5 billion the city pays annually in debt service, fees, and interest to private banks.

Multiple speakers from Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Garisson's Deportation Defense Unit, and CHIRLA urged the council to fund Represent LA (immigrant legal services) at $3 million — up from the budget committee's recommended $1.5 million and down from a prior-year allocation of $2 million. Speakers noted Represent LA has served over 22,000 people since 2022 and that the program is one of the few without a criminal carveout, allowing representation of detained individuals. Council Member Soto-Martinez (D13) was noted as having a motion to increase funding to $3 million.

Representatives of EDEPSC (Institute of Popular Education of Southern California), which operates five of the city's seven day labor centers, thanked the budget committee and Chief Legislative Analyst for increasing the day labor center budget and urged a yes vote, noting centers have taken on expanded roles during wildfire smoke events and immigration enforcement raids.

United Firefighters of LA City Local 112 sent its president and vice president to testify that LAFD response times have nearly doubled — from a target of 4.5 minutes to an actual average of approximately 8 minutes — due to staffing levels unchanged since the 1960s despite a fivefold increase in call volume. The union stated the department has 0.87 firefighters per 10,000 residents against an NFPA recommendation of 1.8, and called for additional drill towers (at least four to five) and more firefighters and paramedics in the budget.

Animal welfare advocates from Best Friends Animal Society, Community Animal Medicine Project, Michaelson Center for Public Policy, and individual rescue operators urged full funding for LA Animal Services, including the spay-neuter voucher program, Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL), and acceptance of funds from Best Friends and ASPCA. Speakers cited a 31% increase in dead animal pickups, $7 million in animal-related liability payouts over six years, and shelter overcrowding as evidence of a funding crisis.

Garment Worker Center members and organizers, speaking in Spanish and English, urged investment in the LA garment and fashion industry pilot program, citing the city's own task force recommendations and noting New York recently invested $120 million to preserve its garment district. Speakers asked for $1.7 million for the program.

One speaker from LA Forward Institute highlighted the budget committee's allocation of $2 million to expand unarmed crisis response (mental health clinicians and crisis interventionists) from 9 to 15 LAPD divisions by end of FY 2026-27, crediting Council Member Hutt for initiating the budget memos that led to the CLA recommendation.

One speaker from SAGE and Olympics LA raised concerns about LA28 Olympic cost overruns, estimating potential taxpayer exposure of over $6 billion, and called for LA28 to present detailed spending projections to the council.

Contested Votes

CF 26-6000 (Item 4): Lien Amendment — Padilla/Rodriguez Motion Amendment to a lien item for Council District 6, held by Council Member Padilla until after public comment and then brought to a vote.

Vote	Members
Yes (13)	Inferred majority present; exact member-by-member breakdown not recorded in transcript
No (0)	None
Absent (2)	Not specified by name in transcript

Note: The transcript records only "13 ayes" with no dissent. Individual member votes are not enumerated. The council file number for Item 4 could not be verified against a provided agenda reference table — listed here as Item 4 under CF 26-6000 (the general budget file referenced for Item 1); the specific lien CF number is [CF NOT FOUND] in the transcript.

Items without recorded votes:

Item 1 (CF 26-6000, FY 2026-27 Budget) — held on desk, vote scheduled for May 21, 2026
Items 2 and 3 — continued to June 17, 2026 (no vote recorded, approved by consent)
Item 5 — continued to June 23, 2026 on motion by Council Member Price

Scheduled hearings

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26-0600

PRESENTATION OF REPORT BY THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to the Mayor's proposed 2026-27 Budget for the City of Los Angeles, related Motions and Resolutions.

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Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 5-15-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-14-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-14-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-13-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-13-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-13-26

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council_05-13-26

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council_05-13-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-12-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-12-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-11-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-11-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-10-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-08-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-07-2026

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Communication from Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, Second District_05-06-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-06-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-06-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-05-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-05-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_5-05-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_5-4-2026

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Proof of Publication 4-29-26 and 5-4-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-05-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-04-2026

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council_05-04-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-04-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-04-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2026

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Speaker Card(s)_04-30-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-29-2026

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Communication from Councilmember Rodriguez - 4-29-26

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Notice of Public Hearing_04-29-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-28-26

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Presentation by City Administrative Officer - Fiscal Year 206-27 Proposed Budget_04-28-26

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Presentation by Mayor's Office - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget_04-28-26

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Speaker Card(s)_04-27-2026

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Communication from City Administrative Officer dated 4-27-26

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Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 4-27-26.pdf

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Presentation by Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates - 2026 White Paper_04-27-26

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Presentation by Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions_04-27-26

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Presentation by Engineers and Architects Association_04-27-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-27-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-27-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-26-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-26-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-25-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-25-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2026

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Speaker Card(s)_04-24-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-24-26

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Communication from Office of Public Accountability dated 4-24-26

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Presentation by Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles and the People's Budget LA Coalition_04-24-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2026

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Communication from City Attorney dated 4-23-26

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Attachment to Communication - Los Angeles Police Department dated 4-23-26 - Organizational Chart.pdf

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Communication from Los Angeles Police Department dated 4-23-26.pdf

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Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-22-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-22-2026

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Communication from Bureau of Sanitation dated 4-22-26

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Communication from Los Angeles Fire Department dated 4-21-26

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Attachment to Communication - Los Angeles Fire Department dated 4-21-26 - Proposed Budget Org Chart

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Communication from Board of Public Works dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Bureau of Contract Administration dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Bureau of Engineering dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Bureau of Street Services dated 4-21-26

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Communication from City Administrative Officer dated 4-21-26

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Communication from City Clerk dated 4-21-26

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Communication from City Employees Retirement System dated 4-21-26

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Communication from City Tourism Department dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Civil + Human Rights And Equity Department dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Community Investment Department dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Controller dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Animal Services dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Cannabis Regulation dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Cultural Affairs dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department on Disability dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of General Services dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Neighborhood Empowerment dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Recreation and Parks dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Department of Transportation dated 4-21-26

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Communication from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Emergency Management Department dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Information Technology Agency dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Los Angeles Public Library dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Los Angeles Zoo dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Office of Finance dated 4-21-26

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Communication from Personnel Department dated 4-21-26

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Pacoima Neighborhood Council_04-21-2026

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Communication from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 4-20-26

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Report from Mayor submitted 4-20-26

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Revenue Outlook

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume II

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume I

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Proposed Budget

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Harbor City Neighborhood Council_04-16-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-20-2026

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Proposed Budget

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume I

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume II

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Revenue Outlook

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Proposed Budget

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume I

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume II

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Revenue Outlook

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Proposed Budget

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume I

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Blue Book Volume II

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Attachment to Report dated 4-20-26 - FY 2627 Revenue Outlook

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Council Action dated 4-15-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-15-2026

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Speaker Card(s)_04-14-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-07-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_04-05-2026

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council_04-02-2026

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Motion (Yaroslavsky - Harris-Dawson) dated 3-27-26

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26-0160-S11 CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5034 North Vineland Avenue.

Official recommendation

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5034 North Vineland Avenue. (Lien: $10,279.85) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026 Report from Department of Building of Safety dated 2-12-26

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Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26

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Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026

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Report from Department of Building of Safety dated 2-12-26

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26-0160-S12 CD 2

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5036 North Vineland Avenue.

Official recommendation

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5036 North Vineland Avenue. (Lien: $15,959.64) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026 Report from Department of Building of Safety dated 2-12-26

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Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26

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Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026

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Report from Department of Building of Safety dated 2-12-26

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26-0160-S26 CD 6

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 8504 North Katherine Avenue.

Official recommendation

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 8504 North Katherine Avenue. (Lien: $3,806.10) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-05-26

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Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026

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Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 1-05-26

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26-0160-S14 CD 9

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4120 South Normandie Avenue AKA 4122 South Normandie Avenue.

Official recommendation

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4120 South Normandie Avenue AKA 4122 South Normandie Avenue. (Lien: $31,740.60) (Continued from Council meeting of April 21, 2026.) Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026 Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26 Communication(s) from Public_04-10-2026 Report from Department of Building of Safety dated 2-12-26

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Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026

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Communication from Department of Building and Safety dated 4-20-26

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Communication(s) from Public_04-10-2026

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Report from Department of Building of Safety dated 2-12-26

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