Regular and special meeting · Friday, October 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM
LA City Council
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Summary
The City Council took up 12 agenda items and recorded votes on 10. 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.
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held 8
12025 Citywide Needs Assessment / Park Needs Assessment (PNA) / Public Recreation Plan / New Park ClassificationCouncil file 25-1538Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
ARTS, PARKS, AND CITY FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2025 Citywide Parks Needs Assessment (PNA).
Item 1 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
2Pico/Genessee Community Pocket Park Trust Fund No. 917 / Annual Report 2023-24Council file 26-0218Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
ARTS, PARKS, AND CITY FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Pico/Genessee Community Pocket Park Trust Fund No. 917 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.
Item 2 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
3LAwell Program Employee Benefits Trust Fund / Fiscal Year 2025-26Council file 26-1367Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to LAwell Program Employee Benefits Trust Fund Review for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
Item 3 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
4Dependent Eligibility Verification AuditCouncil file 26-1429Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Dependent Audit of LAwell Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
Item 4 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
52018 Eligible Retirees / To-Be-Vacated Management Positions / Preparing SuccessorsCouncil file 17-1098Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to succession plans submitted by City Departments.
Item 5 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
6Knowledge Transfer Strategy / Institutional Specialized Knowledge / Succession Planning / Tools and Training / City EmployeesCouncil file 17-1098-S1Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s succession planning.
Item 6 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
72026 Budget Recommendation / R60 / Personnel / Housing Inspector / Building Inspector / Candidates / Alternate QualificationsCouncil file 26-0600-S82Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to alternative qualifications for candidates to become a Housing Inspector or Building Inspector.
Item 7 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
8Programmatic Fatal Crash Rapid Response Program / Fatal Traffic Crashes / Identification and Implementation / Near and Long Term Safety ImprovementsCouncil file 26-1426Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON, HUTT – LEE) relative to establishing a Programmatic Fatal Crash Rapid Response Program. Transportation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Item 8 · Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 3
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanYes
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Regular Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1
9Measure FD Implementation / LAFD Expansion Plan / RecommendationsCouncil file 26-1330Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARK – PADILLA) relative to the development of recommendations for a Measure FD Implementation and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Expansion Plan.
Item 9 · Ayes 11, Noes 0, Absent 4
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezYes
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Continuation Agenda · Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) 1
10Los Angeles Continuum of Care Bidding Process / Regional Homelessness Response System / City-only Continuum of CareCouncil file 26-1485Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - McOSKER) relative to evaluating potential litigation options related to the Los Angeles Continuum of Care bidding process and other related matters concerning the regional homelessness response system.
Item 10 · Ayes 10, Noes 0, Absent 5
- Bob BlumenfieldYes
- Marqueece Harris-DawsonYes
- Eunisses HernandezYes
- Heather HuttAbsent
- Ysabel JuradoYes
- John S. LeeYes
- Tim McoskerYes
- Adrin NazarianAbsent
- Imelda PadillaYes
- Traci ParkYes
- Curren D. Price, Jr.Absent
- Nithya RamanAbsent
- Monica RodriguezAbsent
- Hugo Soto-MartínezYes
- Katy YaroslavskyYes
Special Agenda · Closed Session 2
1City Attorney CommunicationCouncil file 23-1068No recorded vote
AN Council may recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding a significant exposure to litigation and the potential initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2), (d)(4), and (e)(1) (one potential case). C
2Litigation to Compel Specific Responses to Homelessness / Closed Session / LA AllianceCouncil file 20-0263No recorded vote
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 LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Central District Case No. 2:20-cv-02291-DOC-KES, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687. C (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Motions have been Referred and will be Posted on the City Clerk's Website shortly after the Council Meeting EL LE Council Adjournment EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on D a matter will become a part of the administrative record. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000). AN C C