City Council Meeting

September 01, 2026
Meeting ID: 18595
Scheduled hearings
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26-1018 CD 11

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Sam First & Lounge, located at 6171 West Century Boulevard, Suite 180.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Sam First, located at 6171 West Century Boulevard, Suite 180, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Sam First, located at 6171 West Century Boulevard, Suite 180. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: Sam First Representative: Kimberly S. Kamkar, Esq. TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 20, 2026) Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 07-27-2026 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 07-27-2026 - Notice Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 7-22-26 Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - CUB Application Package.pdf Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Mailing List Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Supporting Letter Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Supporting Doucments.pdf
Documents (8)
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 07-27-2026 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 07-27-2026 - Notice
Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 7-22-26
Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Letter of Determination
Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - CUB Application Package.pdf
Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Mailing List
Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Supporting Letter
Attachment to Application submitted 7-22-26 - Supporting Doucments.pdf
Completed hearings
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26-1200-S42

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Teresa Hillery to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Teresa Hillery to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 4) Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Background Check : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 11, 2026) Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee_08-25-26 Report from Mayor dated 7-30-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-20-26 Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
Documents (4)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee_08-25-26
Report from Mayor dated 7-30-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-20-26
Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
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26-1200-S40

ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Flor Chaidez to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Flor Chaidez to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2031 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 4) Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Background Check : Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 11, 2026) Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee_08-25-26 Report from Mayor dated 7-30-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-07-26 Communication(s) from Public_08-15-2026 Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
Documents (5)
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee_08-25-26
Report from Mayor dated 7-30-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-07-26
Communication(s) from Public_08-15-2026
Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
(4)
15-1207-S10 CD 9

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to permit the previously established Series 2025 Construction Fund No. 27M to receive, invest, and expend proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds to be issued by the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA), in one or more series, with such additional series and subseries designations as determined by the City of Los Angeles.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 23, 2026, amending Section 5.162.55 of Article 2.5 of Chapter 9 of Division 5 of the LAAC to permit the previously established Series 2025 Construction Fund No. 27M to receive, invest, and expend proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds to be issued by the MICLA, in one or more series, with such additional series and subseries designations as determined by the City of Los Angeles. Community Impact Statement: None submitted [Council adopted the Budget and Finance Committee report at the Council meeting of August 21, 2026] Final Ordinance No. 189022 dated 09-26-26.pdf Proof of Publication_08-26-26 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-21-26 Motion (Price-Blumenfield) 8-21-26 Report from Budget and Finance Committee_08-18-26 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 7-22-26 Report from City Attorney dated 7-23-26 Attachment to Report dated 7-23-26 Draft Ordinance MICLA Bond Attachment to Report dated 7-23-26 - Draft Ordinance Lease and Leaseback Speaker Card(s)_08-18-2026 Communication(s) from Public_08-20-2026 Communication(s) from Public_08-21-2026 Speaker Card(s)_08-21-2026
Documents (13)
Final Ordinance No. 189022 dated 09-26-26.pdf
Proof of Publication_08-26-26
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-21-26
Motion (Price-Blumenfield) 8-21-26
Report from Budget and Finance Committee_08-18-26
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 7-22-26
Report from City Attorney dated 7-23-26
Attachment to Report dated 7-23-26 Draft Ordinance MICLA Bond
Attachment to Report dated 7-23-26 - Draft Ordinance Lease and Leaseback
Speaker Card(s)_08-18-2026
Communication(s) from Public_08-20-2026
Communication(s) from Public_08-21-2026
Speaker Card(s)_08-21-2026
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26-1122

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Community Investment Department (CID) to amend Contract No. C-205417 between the City of Los Angeles and Agora Realty and Management, Inc. for property management services to City-owned property located at 10801 and 10823 San Fernando Road, and 13273 and 13277 Van Nuys Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91331.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the CID to amend Contract No. C-205417 between the City of Los Angeles (City) and Agora Realty and Management, Inc. (Agora Realty) for property management services to City-owned property located at 10801 and 10823 San Fernando Road, and 13273 and 13277 Van Nuys Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91331 (Property) to: Extend the Term of Performance retroactively from April 30, 2026 through an additional one-year term from the date of Council approval of this amendment. Authorize Agora Realty to extend Property tenant leases on behalf of the City by six months due to situations that require emergency repairs and disrupt tenant occupancy including, but not limited to, damage caused by fire, water, or electricity. 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 Economic Development and Jobs Committee_8-18-26 Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 8-12-26
Documents (2)
Report from Economic Development and Jobs Committee_8-18-26
Motion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 8-12-26
(6)
26-0961

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Van Nuys Boulevard from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Foothill Boulevard as “Pueblo Magico."

Official recommendation
DESIGNATE Van Nuys Boulevard from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Foothill Boulevard as “Pueblo Magico." DIRECT the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signage to this effect at this location. 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 Public Works Committee_8-26-26 Motion (Rodriguez - Hernandez) dated 6-30-26
Documents (2)
Report from Public Works Committee_8-26-26
Motion (Rodriguez - Hernandez) dated 6-30-26
(7)
26-1107 CD 6

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the temporary repair of the Encino Franklin Fields Bridge to restore safe public access and to support the continued operation of Franklin Fields.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the Controller to transfer $290,000 within the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, Revenue Source Code No. 4903, to a new account entitled Franklin Fields Bridge Repair for the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to complete the temporary repair of the Franklin Fields Bridge in Council District Six. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, BOE, Department of Recreation & Parks, and any other relevant City agency, to provide expedited review and permitting for the immediate installation of the temporary repair of the Franklin Fields Bridge. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to make any necessary technical and/or accounting adjustments to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the City Council action. 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 Public Works Committee_8-26-26 Resolution (Padilla - Blumenfield) dated 8-11-26
Documents (2)
Report from Public Works Committee_8-26-26
Resolution (Padilla - Blumenfield) dated 8-11-26
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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26-1164 CD 15

MOTION (McOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for data network, building security system, and phone line services at the Warner Grand Theatre within Council District 15.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $329,208.57 from MICLA Fund No. 298/50, Account No. 50ATGT (Warner Grand Theatre) to the Accounts and in the Amounts Specified in the Information Technology Agency Fund No. 100/32 for data network, building security system, and phone line services at the Warner Grand Theatre within Council District 15 as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Information Technology Agency to prepare the Controller's instructions and to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-21-26
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26-0011-S15 CD 10

MOTION (HUTT - PADILLA) relative to funding for weed abatement and cleaning along La Brea Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard in Council District 10.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $48,042 in the Council District 10 portion of the Council Discretionary Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows: $38,442 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $9,600 to Account No. 6020 (Operating Supplies & Expense) for weed abatement and cleaning along La Brea Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard in Council District 10. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications/ changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Hutt - Padilla) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Hutt - Padilla) dated 8-21-26
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26-1166 CD 10

MOTION (HUTT - JURADO) relative to funding for additional DASH Wilshire Center/Koreatown bus services in Council District 10 for the 53rd Los Angeles Korean Festival.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $13,691.59 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Proposition A Local Transit Fund No. 385/94, Account No. 94C431 (Transit Operations) for additional DASH Wilshire Center/Koreatown bus services in Council District 10 for the 53rd Los Angeles Korean Festival. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Hutt - Jurado) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Hutt - Jurado) dated 8-21-26
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26-1167 CD 11

MOTION (PARK - PRICE) relative to funding to convert two CARE Team operation days into two CARE+ Team operation days in Council District 11.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000625 (Additional Homeless Services - CD 11) to the Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to convert two CARE Team operation days into two CARE+ Team operation days in Council District 11. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Park - Price) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Park - Price) dated 8-21-26
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13-0933-S10

MOTION (HUTT - McOSKER) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 12, 2025, Council file No. (CF) 13-0933-S10, to change the proposed use of nine Council District 10 Accounts.

Official recommendation
AMEND the Council action of December 12, 2025 (CF 13-0933-S10) relative to changing the proposed use of nine Council District 10 Accounts (WF18, WF63, YG14, YG25, CJ03, YG47, WF88, YG01, and WF81) from "TBD" to "LA Korean Festival”. AUTHORIZE the Department of Cultural Affairs to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 7-01-26 Council Action dated 8-06-26 Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 6-26-26 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-17-26 Speaker Card(s)_06-16-2026 Motion (Padilla - Jurado) dated 6-05-26 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-15-25 Speaker Card(s)_12-09-2025 Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee_12-09-25 Report from Department of Cultural Affairs Report dated 11-25-25 Attachment to Report dated 11-25-25 - ADF Expenditure Plan_11-25-25 Department of Cultural Affairs dated 11-25-25 Attachment to Report dated 11-25-25 - ADF Expenditure Plan Motion (Hutt - McOsker) dated 8-21-26
Documents (14)
Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 7-01-26
Council Action dated 8-06-26
Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 6-26-26
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-17-26
Speaker Card(s)_06-16-2026
Motion (Padilla - Jurado) dated 6-05-26
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-15-25
Speaker Card(s)_12-09-2025
Report from Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee_12-09-25
Report from Department of Cultural Affairs Report dated 11-25-25
Attachment to Report dated 11-25-25 - ADF Expenditure Plan_11-25-25
Department of Cultural Affairs dated 11-25-25
Attachment to Report dated 11-25-25 - ADF Expenditure Plan
Motion (Hutt - McOsker) dated 8-21-26
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26-1200-S56

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to appointing Todd Sargent to the Innovation and Performance Commission.

Official recommendation
APPOINT, pursuant to Section 8.231 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, and based on the nomination of the Chair of the Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee, that Todd Sargent be appointed to the Innovation and Performance Commission for a term of four years. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Rodriguez) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Harris-Dawson - Rodriguez) dated 8-21-26
(14)
26-1168 CD 4

MOTION (RAMAN - PRICE) relative to funding for ongoing community beautification efforts in Council District 4, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the period beginning September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $293,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for ongoing community beautification efforts in Council District 4, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the period beginning September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Office of Community Beautification) to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps or any other agency or organization as appropriate utilizing the above amount for the above purpose subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications/ changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Raman - Price) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Raman - Price) dated 8-21-26
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26-0018-S1 CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - NAZARIAN) relative to funding for an additional security camera at the Madrid Theatre within Council District 3.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $3,302.36 from MICLA Fund No. 298/50, Account No. 50SMDT (Madrid Theatre) to the Information Technology Agency (ITA) Account per Demand No. DMND0010595 for an additional security camera at the Madrid Theatre within Council District 3, as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to prepare the Controller's Instructions and to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications/ changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Blumenfield - Nazarian) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Blumenfield - Nazarian) dated 8-21-26
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26-0018-S2 CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - NAZARIAN) relative to funding for the cost to complete the Madrid Theatre within Council District 3.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $300,000 from Fund No. 298/50, Account No. 50SMDT (Madrid Theatre) to the Department of General Services (GSD) Account for the cost to complete the Madrid Theatre within Council District 3, as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to prepare the Controller's Instructions and to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion and including and corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications/ changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Blumenfield - Nazarian) dated 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Blumenfield - Nazarian) dated 8-21-26
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26-1194 CD 15

MOTION (McOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the term of City Contract No. C-140023 for homeless programs in Watts.

Official recommendation
DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract No. C-140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless programs in Watts for an additional two years from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-25-26
Documents (1)
Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-25-26
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26-1195 CD 12

MOTION (LEE - PADILLA) relative to funding to keep the Northridge Pool open on weekends through September 27, 2026.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $11,760 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281212 (CD 12 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 301/88, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed) to keep the Northridge Pool open on weekends through September 27, 2026. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Lee - Padilla) dated 8-25-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Lee - Padilla) dated 8-25-26
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26-1196 CD 14

MOTION (JURADO - PRICE) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a 70-unit affordable multifamily housing development known as the St. George Hotel (Project), located at 115 East 3rd Street in Council District Fourteen (CD 14).

Official recommendation
CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on April 9, 2026 for the Project. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION approving the issuance revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a 70-unit affordable multifamily housing development known as the St. George Hotel (Project), located at 115 East 3rd Street in CD 14. Motion (Jurado - Price) dated 8-25-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Jurado - Price) dated 8-25-26
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26-1197 CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for additional CARE+ enhanced service days in Council District Three (CD 3).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $150,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000617 (Additional Homeless Services - Council District 3) to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, to provide funding for additional CARE+ enhanced service days in CD 3, as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 8-25-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 8-25-26
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26-1210 CD 15

MOTION (McOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to asserting jurisdiction over actions of various City Boards and Commissions, including the Cannabis Regulation Commission.

Official recommendation
ASSERT JURISDICTION, pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the August 8, 2026 action of the Cannabis Regulation Commission in approving a Commercial Cannabis Activity Annual License (DCR Core Record No. 311850) for TLC Ventures and Realty Group at the Business Premises located at 1658 West 227th Street. VETO, upon the Council’s assertion of jurisdiction, the Cannabis Regulation Commission's decision to approve the Commercial Cannabis Activity Annual License (DCR Core Record No. 311850) for TLC Ventures and Realty Group at the Business Premises located at 1658 West 227th Street. TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026) Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-26-26
Documents (1)
Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 8-26-26
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26-1100-S21

CONSIDERATION OF THE SIMPLIFIED BALLOT SUMMARY "DIGEST" prepared by the Ballot Simplification Committee, pursuant to Los Angeles Election Code Section 405, for the eight proposed measures on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the SIMPLIFIED DIGEST prepared by the Ballot Simplification Committee for eight proposed ballot measures appearing on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot, pursuant to Los Angeles Election Code Section 405: PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX EXEMPTION FOR VICTIMS OF JANUARY 2025 FIRE DISASTER - PROPOSITION CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT - CHARTER AMENDMENT CITY ETHICS, ELECTIONS, AND GOVERNANCE - CHARTER AMENDMENT CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULES RELATED TO BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION - CHARTER AMENDMENT CITY AIRPORTS, HARBOR, AND WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENTS - CHARTER AMENDMENT CITY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS BUDGET - CHARTER AMENDMENT LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT THROUGH A ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES TAX - INITIATIVE ORDINANCE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET, FINANCE, AND CONTRACTING - CHARTER AMENDMENT Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 4, 2026) (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (This item is For Approval or Disapproval Only) Report from Ballot Simplification Committee submitted 8-21-26
Documents (1)
Report from Ballot Simplification Committee submitted 8-21-26