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NOTE ON VOTE DATA: No official CVVS vote record was found for this meeting's date (May 21, 2026) despite a fresh download of the year's vote data. Vote tallies below are drawn from the clerk's roll-call announcements in the transcript. No dissenting vote is attributed to a specific council member, because the transcript's roll calls report only aggregate tallies ("12 eyes, one no") and no member is heard explicitly casting or self-identifying a no vote.

WHAT HAPPENED

The City Council's May 21, 2026 session, a continuation of a meeting recessed from May 20, was devoted almost entirely to adopting the Mayor's proposed 2026-27 city budget. Fourteen members were present. The council worked through the Budget and Finance Committee's 159 recommendations page by page, took up 28 accompanying budget motions, and closed with two votes on the overall package that each passed 12-1, with Council Member Curren Price recusing both times, citing his status as a landlord and his wife's prior work with organizations tied to city contracts.

THE BUDGET

Budget and Finance Committee Chair Katy Yaroslavsky presented the committee's report, framing it against continued fiscal uncertainty tied to a pending repeal of the gross receipts tax, a documentary transfer tax repeal, and broader economic volatility. She said the committee had preserved most of Mayor Karen Bass's proposed framework while increasing reserves, strengthening the budget stabilization fund, and funding many new positions at six months instead of nine months to build in flexibility. She noted the city is preparing to finance roughly $2 billion for the convention center expansion and argued fiscal discipline in this budget would help the city's borrowing costs with rating agencies.

The 159 committee recommendations were adopted page by page with only minor technical corrections (position counts, dollar-amount typos) and no substantive dissent recorded in the transcript. A handful of recommendations were pulled for individual discussion, including Recommendation 105 (Council Member Monica Rodriguez's amendment directing fire department preparation for electric-vehicle battery fires, contingent on voters approving a fall LAFD funding measure) and Recommendation 76 (Council Member Imelda Padilla's request to designate $733,000 of a citywide deferred-maintenance set-aside for sidewalk and flood-related street repairs in her district, which Yaroslavsky said should go to committee rather than be decided item-by-item, and which was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee).

Of the 28 accompanying budget motions, most requesting new spending were referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for fiscal vetting, including a $2.5 million Park-Padilla request for Lighthouse Bridge design work, a $1.98 million Park-Hutt request to restore Bureau of Sanitation Coastal Care Plus staffing, and a $1.2 million Soto-Martinez-Raman request for the North Atwater East Bank River Way project. Motions adopted directly on the floor included a Soto-Martinez-Raman motion, amended on the floor at Council Member Bob Blumenfield's suggestion, to strip a proposed transfer of $50 million in LAPD overtime funding to the unappropriated balance and instead require quarterly LAPD overtime reporting to the Public Safety, Personnel, and Budget and Finance committees; and a Rodriguez-Padilla motion designating up to $250,000 of Represent LA program funding to assist deported military veterans seeking to restore their immigration status.

Council Member Eunisses Hernandez spoke at length in support of the budget's final form, citing new investments secured through organizing: expansion of unarmed crisis response coverage from 9 to 15 of the city's 21 LAPD divisions, $1.5 million for day labor centers, $1.5 million added to Represent LA, a first-time $500,000 allocation for a TGI wellness equity initiative, an additional $1 million for spay-and-neuter vouchers, restored safe-parking funding, and the removal of $29 million originally proposed for new LAPD patrol vehicles tied to the Olympics.

Council Member Traci Park spoke critically of the final package after the votes had already been taken, saying the budget under-invested in the Los Angeles Fire Department more than a year after the Palisades fire, citing 42 cut engineering and inspection positions, continued mandatory holdovers due to understaffing, and the elimination of the Coastal Care Plus coastal-cleanup team, which she said had removed over 9,000 pounds of hazardous waste and more than 233,000 pounds of trash from local waterways. She also criticized continued spending on homelessness programs she said lacked accountability following Los Angeles County's withdrawal from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

The council adopted a motion directing the City Attorney to prepare the formal budget resolution 12-1 (Price recusing), then adopted the entire budget package as amended by the 28 motions and two closing motions by the same 12-1 margin. The budget resolution returns to the council the following week before submission to the Mayor for final approval.

OTHER ITEMS

Of the five items noticed for public hearing, Item 4, a nuisance-abatement lien confirmation for a property on North Katherine Avenue in Council District 6, was adopted as amended; Items 2 and 3, related lien confirmations for North Vineland Avenue properties in Council District 2, were continued to June 17; and Item 5, a lien confirmation for a Normandie Avenue property in Council District 9, was continued to June 23.

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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Community Impact Statement submitted by Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

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Communication(s) from Public_05-20-26

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Report from Budget and Finance Committee submitted 5-19-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2026

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council

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Community Impact Statement submitted by West LA - Sawtelle Neighborhood Council_05-17-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-17-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-17-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-16-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-16-2026

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Communication(s) from Public_05-16-26

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Community Impact Statement submitted by Del Rey Neighborhood Council_05-15-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-15-2026

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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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Communication(s) from Public_05-18-2026

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Communication from Department of Animal Services dated 5-15-26

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Communication(s) from Public_05-19-2026

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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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