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Regular meeting · Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM

LA City Council

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Summary

The City Council took up 13 agenda items and recorded votes on 13. Every recorded vote passed with no one voting no.

Counted from the City Clerk's roll calls. A written summary appears after a person checks it.

Transcript

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Agenda and roll calls

What came up and how each member voted

From the City Clerk's record of this meeting and the Council Journal. Open an item for its full description and roll call.

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 7

1Municipal Building Decarbonization Workplan Project / Year-1 / Workbook reportCouncil file 21-1039-S4Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5

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

Item 1 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5

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

Council file 21-1039-S4 on the Clerk's site

2David Phelps / North Valley Area Planning Commission / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 24-1200-S26Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 2 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 24-1200-S26 on the Clerk's site

3Victor Jones / Cultural Heritage Commission / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S39Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 3 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • 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-S39 on the Clerk's site

4Nick Gaines / South Valley Area Planning Commission / Commission AppointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S51Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 4 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • 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-S51 on the Clerk's site

5Mona Sutton / Harbor Area Planning Commission / Commission ReappointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S44Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 5 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • 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-S44 on the Clerk's site

6Lisa Waltz Morocco / West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission / Commission Re-AppointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S43Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 6 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • 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-S43 on the Clerk's site

7Caroline Choe / City Planning Commission / Commission ReappointmentCouncil file 26-1200-S46Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 7 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

  • Bob BlumenfieldYes
  • Marqueece Harris-DawsonAbsent
  • Eunisses HernandezYes
  • Heather HuttAbsent
  • Ysabel JuradoYes
  • John S. LeeYes
  • 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-S46 on the Clerk's site

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 6

8Official Police Garages (OPG) / Board of Police Commissioners / Proposed Contract Template / Future ContractsCouncil file 26-0838Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 8 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 26-0838 on the Clerk's site

9World Tuberculosis Day / March 24, 2026 / General Services Fund / Illumination of City HallCouncil file 26-1208Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 9 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 26-1208 on the Clerk's site

102026 LA is For Everyone / September 25, 2026 / General Services Fund / Illumination of City HallCouncil file 26-1209Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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.

Item 10 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 26-1209 on the Clerk's site

115888, 5900, 5904, 5908, and 5910 Crocker Street / Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation (CAER) / Bioremediation Solution / Remove ContaminantsCouncil file 26-1211 · CD 9Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Item 11 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 26-1211 on the Clerk's site

12Thomas Lopez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. / Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 55.14Council file 26-1014Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to repealing Section 55.14 of Article 5, Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; and the case entitled Thomas Lopez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:26-cv-06003. Possible Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 27, 2026, repealing Section 55.14 of Article 5, Chapter V of the LAMC. [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Thomas Lopez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:26- cv-06003. (This matter arises from a challenge to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 55.14.)] (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

Item 12 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 26-1014 on the Clerk's site

13Channel 35 Request for Proposal (RFP) / Associated Contracts / UpdateCouncil file 26-1228Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PARK, ET AL.) relative to requesting the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to provide an update on the status of the Channel 35 Request for Proposal (RFP) and associated contracts.

Item 13 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4

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

Council file 26-1228 on the Clerk's site