City Council Meeting

May 08, 2026
Meeting ID: 18239

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Ten to eleven members were present for the May 8, 2026 meeting, dominated by cultural presentations. Council Member Hugo Soto-Martinez marked the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), joined by Latino Film Institute founder Edward James Olmos and CEO Axel Caballero, who described the festival's status as an Academy Award-qualifying competition and its Youth Cinema Project, which teaches filmmaking in schools starting in fifth grade; Olmos noted Latino audiences account for roughly a quarter of movie ticket sales nationally but Latino actors hold under 7% of lead film roles and Latino directors and producers under 4%. Council Member Tim McOsker opened Croatian American Heritage Month with Croatia's consul general and San Pedro's Croatian-American Club, noting the neighborhood's Croatian community dates to the early 1900s port and fishing industry, and separately marked Europe Day with consular representatives from eleven European countries. Council Member John Lee welcomed officials from Korea's Ministry of Culture and the Korea Creative Content Agency for the launch of K-Expo USA 2026, the event's first Los Angeles edition.

Council adopted its agenda without recorded dissent, including a Larchmont Village Business Improvement District modification ordinance (Item 6) and a closed-session settlement of $287,626.44 in the case of Greg Achille et al. v. City of Los Angeles (Item 7).

Public comment featured Flying Food Group workers and labor advocates citing a 31-page independent analysis by labor-standards experts Lance Compa and Deborah Greenfield alleging the LAX catering contractor systematically failed to uphold labor and human-rights obligations, and urging the city to weigh the findings as it considers renewing the company's license. Cannabis-industry commenters continued to press for a reduction in the city's cannabis business tax to 0.1%, matching the rate other businesses pay. A resident described facing homelessness after the Department of Water and Power refused a reduced-payment plan on a large utility-arrears balance.

Completed hearings
(1)
26-0181

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to existing research contracts and technology deployment plans incorporating Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) vehicles for the purposes of mapping and data collection to assist with proactive identification of bulky items and other City services.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering and BOS, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report to Council with recommendations on how existing research contracts and technology deployment plans can incorporate BOS vehicles for the purposes of mapping for and data collection that can assist with proactive identification of bulky items, and other suggested City services that should be identified in the report. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-21-26 Motion (Rodriguez - Jurado) dated 2-11-26 Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
Documents (3)
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-21-26
Motion (Rodriguez - Jurado) dated 2-11-26
Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
(2)
22-0947-S1

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Status Report on the Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $200,571.25 within the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, from Account No. 10A845, Recovered Costs – Clean Energy Tax Credits, to a new account entitled City Administrative Officer (CAO), and increase appropriations within CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services for costs associated with the development of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. TRANSFER $60,000 from the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, from Account No. 10A845, Recovered Costs – Clean Energy Tax Credits, to a new account within Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, entitled Low Carbon Concrete Pilot Projects for the implementation of a low carbon concrete pilot. INSTRUCT the CAO to report with recommendations for the use of the remaining clean energy tax credit funds and future reimbursements received for projects and activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions following the receipt of the 2024 claim payment. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions to make necessary technical adjustments to implement the intent of these transactions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports the above recommendations include transfers totaling $260,571.25 using existing special funds and will have no impact on the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time funds are used for one-time expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-21-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-16-26 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5-09-25 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_05-06-25 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-19-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-24-2024 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_9-27-24 Speaker Card(s)_09-27-2024 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-27-24 Speaker Card(s)_10-15-2024 Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
Documents (11)
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_4-21-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-16-26
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5-09-25
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_05-06-25
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-19-25
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-24-2024
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_9-27-24
Speaker Card(s)_09-27-2024
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-27-24
Speaker Card(s)_10-15-2024
Speaker Card(s)_04-21-2026
(3)
26-0327

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the results of the 2025 WorkSource Center (WSC) Operators Request for Proposals for Program Year 2026-27.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the results of the 2025 WSC Operators Request for Proposals (RFP), as detailed in Table 1 of the Joint Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and Workforce Development Board (WBD) report dated March 6, 2026, attached to Council file No. 26-0327. INSTRUCT the General Manager, EWDD, or a designee, to request contract authority as outlined in Table 2 of the Joint EWDD and WBD report dated March 6, 2026, as part of the forthcoming 2026-27 WBD Annual Plan Report. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, to prepare a Replacement Operator list for the WSC System, consisting of all proposals achieving a score of 70 or higher, to remain in place for the duration of the procurement cycle. CONCUR with EWDD’s determination of insufficient proposals for the Boyle Heights, Southeast Los Angeles/Watts, and West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community Planning Areas (CPAs). AUTHORIZE the General Manager of EWDD to reissue the RFP for the Boyle Heights, Southeast Los Angeles/Watts, and West Adams–Baldwin Hills–Leimert or South Los Angeles CPAs to provide adequate competition, as an insufficient number of eligible proposals were received for the WSCs in the East Los Angeles and South Los Angeles areas. AUTHORIZE the Chair of the WDB to reassess and, as appropriate, recommend the reallocation of existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds through the Annual Plan to support the redesign of the WSC System and implementation of improvements authorized by the WSC Redesign Ad Hoc Committee, and to submit, as necessary, a City General Fund (GF) budget request of up to $3.4 million to augment available resources and fully implement the redesigned WSC System. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by EWDD or WBD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26 Joint Report from Economic and Workforce Development Department and Workforce Development Board dated 3-06-26
Documents (2)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_4-21-26
Joint Report from Economic and Workforce Development Department and Workforce Development Board dated 3-06-26
(4)
25-0006-S35

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY REPORT relative to City protocols and procedures for Red Flag Warning Declarations.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation (DOT), Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), City Administrative Officer (CAO), and request the City Attorney to report back on options to increase fines, allocate revenue to wildfire preparedness, and expand patrol and towing capacity during Red Flag and pre-disaster (PDS) events. INSTRUCT the Department of Building and Safety and LAFD, with the City Attorney, to report with recommendations for ordinance or code changes granting temporary authority to halt construction activities in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones during PDS Red Flag Days. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the Department of Recreation and Parks and LAFD, to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code §63.44(P) to expand open-flame restrictions to include fire danger rating criteria in addition to calendar dates. REQUEST the City Attorney, with consultation from the LAFD and LAPD, to report on drafting enforceable restrictions on outdoor barbecuing, fire pits, and open-flame activities in residential areas during Red Flag Warnings. DIRECT the LAPD in coordination with DOT to report on current policies, procedures, and operational practices governing coordination with Official Police Garages (OPG) during Red Flag conditions and other emergency or pre-disaster events. The report should include, but not be limited to: Existing protocols for the deployment and coordination of tow services during such events. Current capacity of OPG tow yards, including the ability to accommodate regular, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. Any limitations in service coverage, response times, or equipment availability. An assessment of whether existing agreements and procedures are sufficient to meet Citywide towing needs during emergency conditions, or whether additional contractual provisions or policy changes may be necessary. The proposed amendment to its contract with the OPG in regards to the “unusual occurrence" clause. This clause should allow the mobilization of tow units Citywide (in a mutual aid style configuration, regardless of service area sovereignty, to include mobilization of regular, medium, and heavy-duty tows) during Red Flag and PDS events. INSTRUCT the CAO to report back on the establishment of a Red Flag Specific Overtime and Augmentation Fund and identify the funding necessary to support staffing and resource needs during declared Red Flag or PDS Red Flag events. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Emergency Management Department. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery dated 4-8-26 Communication from Council District 7 - Amendment dated 4-8-26 Communication from Council District 4 - Amendment dated 4-8-26 Report from Emergency Management Department dated 9-16-25 Speaker Card(s)_11-17-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council_9-9-25 Communication(s) from Public_04-22-2025 Communication(s) from Public_03-03-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_02-20-2025 Community Impact Statement submitted by Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council_2-20-2025 Council Action dated 2-19-25 Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-14-2025 Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025 Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery 2-6-25 Motion (Raman, Yaroslavsky - Jurado) dated 1-14-25
Documents (16)
Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery dated 4-8-26
Communication from Council District 7 - Amendment dated 4-8-26
Communication from Council District 4 - Amendment dated 4-8-26
Report from Emergency Management Department dated 9-16-25
Speaker Card(s)_11-17-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council_9-9-25
Communication(s) from Public_04-22-2025
Communication(s) from Public_03-03-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_02-20-2025
Community Impact Statement submitted by Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council_2-20-2025
Council Action dated 2-19-25
Speaker Card(s)_02-18-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-14-2025
Communication(s) from Public_02-07-2025
Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery 2-6-25
Motion (Raman, Yaroslavsky - Jurado) dated 1-14-25
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26-0266

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR LA RECOVERY relative to rescinding notices of brush clearance non-compliance issued to property owners of damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades and other related matters.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Los Angeles Fire Department to: Rescind notices of brush clearance non-compliance issued to property owners of damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades, and refund any fees collected as well as stop any process for escalating fees or penalties associated with brush clearance on these properties. Report in 30 days regarding the feasibility of developing a customized program to deliver active brush clearance and maintenance in the Palisades disaster zone, including private properties, as well as outreach, notification, and collaboration with the local community regarding compliances, deadlines and fees. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery dated 4-8-26 Motion (Park - Padilla) dated 2-24-26
Documents (2)
Report from Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery dated 4-8-26
Motion (Park - Padilla) dated 2-24-26
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
(6)
22-0058-S2 CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to modifications to the Larchmont Village, Property Based, Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 14, 16, and 17 contained in the City Clerk report dated April 29, 2026 attached to Council file No. 22-0058-S2, relative to the Larchmont Village, Property Based, BID. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 29, 2026, to modify the Larchmont Village BID, pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and BID Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare and present enabling Ordinance implementing the modification of the Larchmont Village BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on the City-owned property within the District to be paid from the General Fund total $10,000 for the first year of the BID. Funding is available in the BID Trust Fund No. 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Larchmont Village BID is $7,899 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining six years of the BID's term. Funding is available in the BID Trust Fund No. 659 to pay the General Fund share of the assessment for the first operating year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above item) Report from City Clerk dated 4-29-26 Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Management District Plan Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Engineers Report Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Documents (4)
Report from City Clerk dated 4-29-26
Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Management District Plan
Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Engineers Report
Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Closed sessions