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Regular meeting · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM

LA City Council

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Summary

The City Council took up 22 agenda items and recorded votes on 22. 1 vote was not unanimous: item 4 (Los Angeles Convention Center / Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) …, Ayes 8, Noes 3, Absent 4).

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Items Noticed for Public Hearing 1

16171 West Century Boulevard, Suite 180 / Sam First / Alcohol SalesCouncil file 26-1018 · CD 11Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 1 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1018 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 6

2Teresa Hillery / Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S42Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 2 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1200-S42 on the Clerk's site

3Flor Chaidez / Board of Neighborhood Commissioners / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S40Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 3 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1200-S40 on the Clerk's site

4Los Angeles Convention Center / Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) / / Lease Revenue Bonds 2026-C / Series 2026-DCouncil file 15-1207-S10 · CD 9Ayes 8, Noes 3, Absent 4

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.

Item 4 · Ayes 8, Noes 3, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanNo
  • Monica RodriguezNo
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyNo

Council file 15-1207-S10 on the Clerk's site

510801 and 10823 San Fernando Road / 13273 and 13277 Van Nuys Boulevard / Property Management Services / Contract AmendmentCouncil file 26-1122Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 5 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1122 on the Clerk's site

6Pueblo Magico / 48th Street / Van Nuys Boulevard / Laurel Canyon Boulevard / Foothill Boulevard / Permanent Ceremonial SignageCouncil file 26-0961Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 6 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-0961 on the Clerk's site

7Franklin Fields Bridge / Permitting Review / Installation and Repair / Restoring Safe Public AccessCouncil file 26-1107 · CD 6Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 7 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1107 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 15

8Warner Grand Theatre / Funding / Data Network Services / Building Security System / Telephone Line ServicesCouncil file 26-1164 · CD 15Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 8 · Vote 5 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Item 8 · Vote 6 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1164 on the Clerk's site

9La Brea Avenue / La Cienega Boulevard / Weed Abatement and Cleaning / Street Furniture Fund / Council District 10Council file 26-0011-S15 · CD 10Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 9 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-0011-S15 on the Clerk's site

1053rd Los Angeles Korean Festival / Additional DASH Services / Wilshire Center / Koreatown / Council District 10Council file 26-1166 · CD 10Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 10 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1166 on the Clerk's site

11CARE Team / Funding / Additional Operation Days / Council District 11Council file 26-1167 · CD 11Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 11 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1167 on the Clerk's site

12Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Arts Development Fee (ADF) / Updated Annual Expenditure Plan and Fee Status ReportCouncil file 13-0933-S10Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 12 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 13-0933-S10 on the Clerk's site

13Todd Sargent / Innovation and Performance Commission / AppointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S56Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 13 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1200-S56 on the Clerk's site

14Los Angeles Conservation Corps / Community Beautification Services / Council District 4 / AB1290 FundCouncil file 26-1168 · CD 4Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 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.

Item 14 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1168 on the Clerk's site

15Madrid Theatre Renovation Project / Phase 2 / Funding / Additional Security CameraCouncil file 26-0018-S1 · CD 3Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 15 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-0018-S1 on the Clerk's site

16Madrid Theatre Renovation Project / Phase 2 / Funding / General Services Department / Construction Forces Division / Salaries / MaterialsCouncil file 26-0018-S2 · CD 3Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 16 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-0018-S2 on the Clerk's site

17Groups, Inc. / Watts Area / Homeless Programs / Contract ExtensionCouncil file 26-1194 · CD 15Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 17 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1194 on the Clerk's site

18Northridge Pool / Open Hours / AB 1290 Fund / Weekends Through September 27, 2026Council file 26-1195 · CD 12Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 18 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1195 on the Clerk's site

19115 East 3rd Street / Affordable Housing / Council District 14 / Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)Council file 26-1196 · CD 14Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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).

Item 19 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1196 on the Clerk's site

20Additional CARE+ Enhanced Service Days / Council District 3 / General City Purposes FundCouncil file 26-1197Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 20 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1197 on the Clerk's site

211658 West 227th Street / Commercial Cannabis Activity Annual License (DCR Core Record No. 311850) / TLC Ventures and Realty Group / Charter Section 245 / Asser…Council file 26-1210 · CD 15Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 21 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1210 on the Clerk's site

22November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot / Summary of MeasuresCouncil file 26-1100-S21Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 22 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttYes
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeAbsent
  • Tim McoskerYes
  • Adrin NazarianYes
  • Imelda PadillaAbsent
  • Traci ParkYes
  • Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
  • Nithya RamanYes
  • Monica RodriguezYes
  • Hugo Soto­-MartínezYes
  • Katy YaroslavskyYes

Council file 26-1100-S21 on the Clerk's site