City Council Meeting

September 02, 2026
Meeting ID: 18604
Completed hearings
(1)
21-1039-S4

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Year-1 Existing Municipal Building Decarbonization Workbook report.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the framework for existing building decarbonization through electrification and promulgation of solar and battery energy storage systems in the City's existing municipal buildings, as outlined in the "Los Angeles Existing Building Decarbonization Workplan" Report objectives (Attachment No. 1 of the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated April 3, 2026, attached to the Council file), subject to an annual review of projects and budget approval by the MFC. RECEIVE AND FILE the current "Year-1 Existing Municipal Building Decarbonization Workbook" report (Attachment No. 2 of said MFC report). INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to revise and report with a "Revised Year-1 Existing Municipal Building Decarbonization Workbook", with the understanding of the target workplan completion date of 2045. INSTRUCT the BOE to report annually to the MFC on the status of the decarbonization workplan implementation and seek approval for the future year workbook. INSTRUCT all Council-controlled departments to work with their respective maintenance providers (i.e., Department of General Services (GSD) or Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP)) to participate in and implement the transition of gas-powered assets as outlined in the Workplan, with the understanding that departments may need to accommodate downtime during construction including BOE, GSD, and RAP to develop proactive equipment replacement processes that account for emergency failures. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a new account within the BOE Special Services Fund No. 682/50 titled, "Decarbonization Rebates," and AUTHORIZE the BOE to collect rebates and incentives in this account, subject to the appropriation of the Council and the Mayor. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer or designee to make technical corrections to the recommendations to effectuate the intent of the Council. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer or designee, with concurrence from the MFC, to evaluate and make adjustments as needed to the project list in the case of an unforeseen condition requiring a change of facilities. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommended actions to approve the framework of the decarbonization plan. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Communication from the Bureau of Engineering (presentation)_8-18-26 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_05-14-26 Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 4-03-26 Report from Energy and Environment Committee_8-18-26
Documents (4)
Communication from the Bureau of Engineering (presentation)_8-18-26
Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_05-14-26
Report from Municipal Facilities Committee dated 4-03-26
Report from Energy and Environment Committee_8-18-26
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24-1200-S26

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of David Phelps to the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of David Phelps to the NVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District 12. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26 Oath of Loyalty - Affirmation_6-28-24 Council Action dated 7-01-24 Speaker Card(s)_06-28-2024 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 6-18-24.pdf Report from Mayor dated 6-14-24 Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-25-26
Documents (8)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26
Oath of Loyalty - Affirmation_6-28-24
Council Action dated 7-01-24
Speaker Card(s)_06-28-2024
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 6-18-24.pdf
Report from Mayor dated 6-14-24
Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-25-26
(3)
26-1200-S39

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Victor Jones to the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) for the term ending June 30, 2031.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Victor Jones to the CHC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District 10. Appointee will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Richard Barron. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3) 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 Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26 Report from Mayor dated 7-30-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-14-26 Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
Documents (4)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26
Report from Mayor dated 7-30-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-14-26
Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
(4)
26-1200-S51

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Nick Gaines to the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Nick Gaines to the SVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District Six. Appointee will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Lisa Karadjian. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Background Check : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 22, 2026) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-18-26 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-26
Documents (3)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-18-26
Report from Mayor dated 8-14-26
(5)
26-1200-S44

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mona Sutton to the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mona Sutton to the HAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District 15. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26 Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-24-26
Documents (3)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26
Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-24-26
(6)
26-1200-S43

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Lisa Waltz Morocco to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Lisa Waltz Morocco to the WLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26 Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-17-26
Documents (3)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26
Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26
Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-17-26
(7)
26-1200-S46

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Caroline Choe to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) for the term ending June 30, 2031.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Caroline Choe to the LACPC for the term ending June 30, 2031, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District Seven. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 18, 2026) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26 Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26
Documents (2)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_8-25-26
Report from Mayor dated 8-04-26
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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26-0838

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed contract template for future Official Police Garage (OPG) towing and storage agreements.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Board of Police Commissioners to utilize the proposed contract template for future Official Police Garage (OPG) agreements, subject to minor revisions and formatting updates by staff. 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 (Continued from Council meeting date of August 25, 2026.) Report from Public Safety Committee 08-12-26 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 6-03-26 Communication(s) from Public_08-24-2026 Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
Documents (4)
Report from Public Safety Committee 08-12-26
Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 6-03-26
Communication(s) from Public_08-24-2026
Speaker Card(s)_08-25-2026
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26-1208

MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - JURADO) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 13 Special observation of the World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2026, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Special Events line item in the Council District Community Services line item, Fund No. 000713 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the Council District 13 Special observation of the World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2026, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Jurado) dated 8-26-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Soto-Martinez - Jurado) dated 8-26-26
(10)
26-1209

MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RAMAN) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 13 Special Observation of the 2026 LA is For Everyone on September 25, 2026, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Special Events line item in the Council District Community Services line item, Fund No. 000713 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the Council District 13 Special Observation of the 2026 LA is For Everyone on September 25, 2026, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Raman) dated 8-26-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Soto-Martinez - Raman) dated 8-26-26
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26-1211 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the Right of Entry Permit (REP) for a longer term and to execute a three (3) year zero-dollar lease for Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation (CAER) to study bioremediation using beneficial plants and fungi to treat soil contaminants

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to negotiate a nonprofit lease with CAER for the use of City-owned properties as a site for a pilot bioremediation study. The subject properties are located at 5888, 5900, 5904, 5908, and 5910 Crocker Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003, with Assessor Parcel Numbers: 6006-030-901 and 6006-030-902. The lease term shall commence on September 26, 2026, and continue for three (3) years ending on September 26, 2029. The lease shall include the City’s unilateral right to terminate the agreement at any time, upon notice to the tenant, to facilitate the future development of affordable housing on the Property. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, with the assistance of LAHD and the Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) Citywide Brownfields Program, to complete a Community Benefit Analysis for the proposed nonprofit lease with CAER, which analysis shall be represented, along with all relevant material lease terms proposed by LAHD, for City Council approval within 60 days. FIND, that pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding for the lease of the subject property is neither practicable nor advantageous to the City for the following reasons. The CAER will conduct bioremediation of these properties at no cost to the City. They have done a similar no-cost phytoremediation process at another City-owned property at 5867 South Wall Street (aka, Slauson and Wall site). The property is currently vacant and designated for future affordable housing development. In the absence of an interim occupant responsible for the maintenance and oversight of the site, the Property may become vulnerable to vandalism, illegal dumping, trespassing, and other nuisance activities that could lead to deterioration of the site and result in increased maintenance, remediation, and security costs to the City. Motion (Price - Blumenfield) dated 8-26-26
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Blumenfield) dated 8-26-26