26-0383 · 2026-07-10
LASAN seeks staffing authorization for a citywide brownfield remediation program; adopted by Council but now back in Budget Committee pending July 2026 department documentation.
Approved — the Council directed the sanitation bureau to analyze what staff and funding it needs to restore two eliminated positions in its brownfield cleanup program, and the bureau has now submitted its findings to the Budget Committee for review and next steps.
26-0395 · 2026-07-10
City is defending a lawsuit filed against the County by Maria Mendoza; Council authorized settlement or litigation strategy in April, now awaiting committee review of updated City Attorney findings.
Under review — the City rejected a $500,000 settlement offer in this trip-and-fall lawsuit last spring, and now the City Attorney is seeking council guidance on next steps through the Claims Board, with the case still contested.
26-0986 · 2026-07-10
Lawsuit filed by Legal Aid Foundation challenging a City policy; referred to Budget and Finance Committee for review.
Under review — Legal Aid is suing the city over a records dispute involving parking data, and the City Attorney wants Council to discuss settlement options in closed session before the Claims Board acts, but the Budget Committee hasn't yet scheduled a hearing.
26-0998 · 2026-07-10
Litigation defense matter: City Attorney seeking Budget Committee review of a civil lawsuit filed against the city.
Under review — the Budget and Finance Committee is assessing a lawsuit filed against the city to determine potential settlement costs and budget impact before any decisions are made.
26-0997 · 2026-07-10
City Attorney reports on litigation settlement or claim involving LAPD officer conduct; awaiting Budget and Finance Committee review.
Pending — the City Attorney is asking Budget and Finance to weigh in on a litigation matter involving the LAPD. Without more details on settlement costs or the recommendation, this one's waiting for committee review.
26-0996 · 2026-07-10
Lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles regarding employment discrimination; currently under Budget and Finance Committee review.
Pending — the City Attorney is seeking closed-session legal advice on a lawsuit from 2020 protests involving LAPD conduct. It's now before the Budget and Finance Committee, likely heading toward a settlement decision.
26-0995 · 2026-07-10
Lawsuit settlement or claim defense matter referred to Budget and Finance Committee for funding or legal strategy review.
Under review — the city is working through a federal civil lawsuit filed against LAPD's K9 Unit in a confidential legal process, with a potential settlement recommendation now before the Budget and Finance Committee.
26-0994 · 2026-07-10
Litigation settlement or judgment matter involving Dana Musial v. City of Los Angeles, now before Budget and Finance Committee for fiscal review.
Pending — the City Attorney is asking the Council to discuss settling a sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuit filed against the city. The matter is waiting for the Budget and Finance Committee to review it before any decision moves forward.
26-0993 · 2026-07-10
City Attorney report on litigation settlement or claim judgment in Mark Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, referred to Budget and Finance Committee.
Under review — the City Attorney is seeking a closed-session meeting to discuss settling a trip-and-fall lawsuit filed by a resident injured on a Highland Park sidewalk in 2022. The Budget and Finance Committee is weighing the request.
26-0992 · 2026-07-10
City Attorney reports on a litigation matter involving Anthony Cruz v. Mitchell Jay Borses and others; awaiting Budget and Finance Committee review.
Pending — the City Attorney is asking the Council to hold a closed legal meeting about a vehicle-collision lawsuit involving the city. The Budget and Finance Committee has had it since July 2026 with no action yet.
26-0991 · 2026-07-10
Litigation matter: Gevork Gevorkian suing the City; case in Superior Court, settlement discussions pending in Budget Committee.
Under review — the City Attorney is seeking a closed session with Council to discuss a potential settlement in a slip-and-fall case from 2023. The Budget and Finance Committee has the file but hasn't scheduled a hearing yet.
26-0988 · 2026-07-10
Litigation matter: City Attorney defending against lawsuit by Jordy Molina Vasquez involving City of Winnetka and others.
Pending — the City Attorney is seeking a closed session to discuss settling this sidewalk injury lawsuit, but the Budget and Finance Committee hasn't yet scheduled that meeting or moved the case forward.
26-0980 · 2026-07-10
Phantasma Construction seeks a refund from the city for fees or payments related to a property at 2000-2002 South Louella Avenue; claim pending Budget Committee review.
Pending — a contractor is seeking a refund from the city on a building-related claim, and it's currently with the Budget and Finance Committee waiting for their recommendation to the full Council.
26-0982 · 2026-07-08
LA Fire Department seeks FEMA funding for urban search-and-rescue training through state and federal partnerships for fiscal years 2026-28.
Under review — the City Council needs to approve a $519,000 federal grant agreement to fund a large-scale search-and-rescue training exercise for the LAFD's FEMA team, with no cost to the city since CalOES will reimburse all expenses.
26-0981 · 2026-07-08
Galpin Mazda seeks refund from Los Angeles for building permit or fee dispute at North Sepulveda Boulevard location.
Pending — a refund claim from the building department for Galpin Mazda is waiting in Budget and Finance Committee for review. No action has been taken yet, and the matter could sit until the July 2028 deadline.
26-0979 · 2026-07-08
LA receives state tobacco tax grant funding to support public health and law enforcement initiatives through 2029.
Pending — the LAPD is seeking retroactive approval to accept a $2.2 million state grant for tobacco enforcement operations, but the Budget and Finance and Public Safety committees haven't scheduled hearings yet.
24-1132 · 2026-07-08
Fire Department seeks to accept federal FEMA funding for urban search and rescue training through CalOES; approved by Council in October 2025.
Pending — the city accepted federal funding for urban search and rescue training in 2025, but a new Fire Commission document was recently referred back to committees, suggesting the agreement may need renewal or updated administrative action.
26-0600-S97 · 2026-07-08
City Council is reviewing tree planting fees to ensure they cover full costs and comply with Proposition 26 fee requirements.
Under review — the city is studying whether its tree planting fees cover the actual cost of the work, while ensuring any changes meet state constitutional requirements. Both the Budget and Energy committees are weighing in.
26-0600-S96 · 2026-07-08
2026 budget proposal for street services, engineering, and sidewalk access programs, with focus on reducing contractor reliance and addressing staffing needs.
Under review — the city's 2026 street and sidewalk budget is being evaluated by two committees, weighing costs and feasibility of a plan to build up city staff instead of relying on contractors for repairs and ADA ramp work.
26-0600-S64 · 2026-07-08
2026 budget proposal to increase Cultural Affairs funding via Transient Occupancy Tax, possibly requiring Administrative Code or Charter changes.
Pending — the city is weighing whether to fund Cultural Affairs through hotel tax revenue, but it's stalled in the Budget Committee while staff determine what rule changes would be needed to make it work.
26-0600-S53 · 2026-07-08
City Council requests a cost-benefit analysis of funding investigator positions in the City Attorney's office for enforcement work.
Under review — the City Attorney is preparing a cost-benefit analysis on hiring more enforcement investigators, with findings due to the Budget Committee within the next two years to help shape the 2026 budget cycle decisions.
26-0600-S107 · 2026-07-08
Council proposes spending plan for DASH Automated Bus Lane Enforcement program to identify corridors and guide transit investment.
Pending — the city is working out a spending plan for automated bus lane enforcement cameras across multiple corridors, but it's still waiting for sign-off from both the Budget and Transportation committees before moving forward.
26-0600-S106 · 2026-07-08
Budget recommendation to reinvest automated speed enforcement revenue into traffic calming and local infrastructure improvements.
Under review — the city is testing whether revenue from speed cameras should fund neighborhood traffic-calming projects instead of the general budget. Both the Budget and Transportation committees are weighing the idea, with no decision yet.
26-0600-S100 · 2026-07-08
Proposal to create a special fund for an automated speed enforcement program as part of the 2026 budget.
Pending — the city is considering a special fund for automated speed enforcement cameras, but the proposal is still waiting for Budget and Finance and Transportation committees to weigh in.
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26-0600-S89 · 2026-07-07
2026 budget recommendation allocating resources across street services, transportation, and engineering for timely grant project implementation.
Pending — the city is coordinating funding across five agencies to support grant-backed street and transportation projects, but it's currently waiting for three committees to review the 2026 budget plan.
26-0600-S72 · 2026-07-07
City Council directs staff to develop strategies for identifying and collecting unpaid taxes owed to Los Angeles.
Under review — the city is asking staff to devise a better plan for tracking down and collecting unpaid taxes owed to Los Angeles, but the Budget and Finance Committee is still working through the details before council decides how to proceed.
26-0600-S48 · 2026-07-07
Budget-related council file directing the City Administrative Officer to issue RFPs for invoice processing improvements.
Pending — the city is seeking outside expertise to modernize its invoice processing system, but the Budget and Finance Committee hasn't moved on the proposal request yet.
26-0600-S45 · 2026-07-07
Budget request seeking resources to expand illegal cannabis enforcement operations citywide.
Under review — the city is seeking funding to boost enforcement against unlicensed cannabis operations, and the Budget and Finance Committee is now evaluating the resource needs and strategy before recommending to the full Council.
26-0600-S39 · 2026-07-07
Council seeks to reprioritize Prop 172 public safety funds toward Fire Station 11 support in the 2026-27 budget.
Under review — the Budget and Finance Committee is examining a proposal to redirect public safety tax revenues toward Fire Station 11's operations or facilities in the 2026-27 budget, with a Council vote still months away.
26-0600-S41 · 2026-07-07
Budget recommendation for reimbursement from Caltrans for city services related to state highway right-of-way management.
Under review — the city is working out a funding agreement with Caltrans for services along state highways in LA, but it needs sign-off from both the Budget and Transportation committees before moving forward.
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25-0006-S57 · 2026-06-26
Waive plan check, permit, and arts fees for buildings damaged in January 2025 wildfires; adopted by Council in February 2026.
Approved — the City Council cleared fee waivers for fire victims rebuilding in five neighborhoods, capped at $90 million over three years, though the final ordinance language is still working through committee.
26-0473 · 2026-06-25
Community cleanup and employment pathway grant program; Council adopted, Mayor signed, now awaiting final budget committee sign-off.
In progress — the City has approved participating in a state-funded cleanup and job program, and now needs a Council vote to unlock the bridge financing that'll cover upfront costs until state reimbursement arrives.
25-1289-S1 · 2026-06-25
Fourth amendment to extend Infosys' contract for AWS cloud maintenance and support services for the city's tax system.
Under review — the city is modifying its contract with Infosys for maintenance of LATAX, the system that handles tax collection and revenue. The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing the amendment now.
22-0282 · 2026-06-25
LA approved a federal Department of Justice grant for a police behavioral health response program, with budget adjustments tracked through 2026.
Under review — Council is weighing whether to extend a federal mental-health response program through September 2026, after operational delays pushed it past its original deadline. The committees need to sign off on accepting extra time and adjusting the research contract.
26-0946 · 2026-06-25
Litigation settlement or judgment claim involving City of Santa Clarita; referred to Budget and Finance Committee for review.
Under review — the city is weighing a potential settlement in a lawsuit stemming from a 2018 traffic accident involving an LAPD officer. The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing it now, with legal discussions planned in closed session.
26-0854 · 2026-06-24
LA seeking federal grant from U.S. Department of Transportation to fund bridge repairs or improvements; Public Works Committee approved June 24.
In progress — the city cleared a federal bridge-funding grant through Public Works Committee and is now waiting for Budget and Finance to sign off on the fiscal details before the full Council can authorize the application.
26-0930 · 2026-06-24
Council Member Padilla proposes a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Laurel Canyon and Jerome, funded by McDonald's contribution.
Pending — the city is reviewing McDonald's $100,000 offer to fund a pedestrian safety signal at Laurel Canyon and Jerome, a crossing that serves senior housing and a job center but currently has no traffic control.
26-0417 · 2026-06-22
Los Angeles seeks state grant funding for a second cohort of the Byrne Crisis Intervention Program, pending budget committee review.
Pending — City Council needs to greenlight a $1 million federal grant for domestic violence restraining order enforcement and firearm relinquishment work, but the Budget and Finance and Public Safety committees haven't yet voted to move it forward.
26-0909 · 2026-06-22
Los Angeles proposes establishing a Reparations Advisory Commission and pilot program to address historical harms.
Under review — the city is studying a proposal to create a Reparations Advisory Commission to examine frameworks for addressing systemic racism. The motion is now with three committees examining budget, civil rights, and community impact, with no votes scheduled yet.
26-0904 · 2026-06-22
Litigation settlement or judgment matter involving plaintiff Michael Bates; currently under City Attorney review in Budget and Finance Committee.
Pending — a sanitation worker's employment lawsuit against the city is awaiting a closed-session hearing before the Budget and Finance Committee, where council will consider settlement options and legal advice.
26-0163 · 2026-06-18
Building and Safety seeks to update permit-related service fees; currently in Budget and Finance Committee and Planning committees.
Under review — the city is moving forward with phased fee increases for building permits and inspections to close a structural funding gap, with the first phase approved by Budget and Finance in June. The plan now awaits Planning Committee review before a full Council vote.
26-0896 · 2026-06-18
Lawsuit filed against the City by Jonathan R. Ramirez; City Attorney managing defense and claim.
Pending — the city is in early stages of a lawsuit settlement discussion after a resident fell off an e-scooter. The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing the case's potential cost to the city, but no decision has been made yet.
26-0895 · 2026-06-18
Litigation defense file for a civil case against the City; City Attorney seeking authorization or budget action.
Under review — the City Attorney is preparing settlement recommendations for a 2022 car accident lawsuit and has referred the matter to the Budget and Finance Committee, which will likely schedule a closed session to discuss terms before any public decision.
26-0894 · 2026-06-18
The City Attorney is defending a lawsuit filed by Emily Juarez Gonzalez against Los Angeles; now under Budget and Finance Committee review.
Pending — the city is moving to settle a personal injury lawsuit over a damaged crosswalk for $200,000, but the Budget and Finance Committee still needs to sign off before the payment can be authorized.
26-0902 · 2026-06-18
Court case involving the City as defendant; City Attorney seeking Budget Committee review of litigation matter.
Under review — the City Attorney referred a pending lawsuit (Joanne Ttanna v. Timothy Moen, et al.) to the Budget and Finance Committee to assess potential liability and settlement costs. The committee is still evaluating the claim.
26-0901 · 2026-06-18
City Attorney defending against a lawsuit over alleged City liability; matter referred to Budget and Finance Committee for potential settlement or judgment review.
Pending — a civil lawsuit filed against the city is now under Budget and Finance Committee review to determine whether to settle, set aside funds, or adjust litigation strategy.
26-0899 · 2026-06-18
Litigation filed by Gerald Stephens against the City; City Attorney referred the matter to Budget and Finance Committee for handling.
Under review — the city is evaluating a civil lawsuit filed against it and needs the Budget and Finance Committee to decide whether to settle, defend, or authorize payment. The case has roughly two years to reach resolution.
15-1207-S8 · 2026-06-17
Monthly updates on the LA Convention Center expansion and modernization project, now adopted by Council and circulating through budget, economic development, and personnel committees.
In progress — the city council unanimously adopted the Convention Center expansion in May, and committees are now reviewing ongoing monthly progress reports on this major capital project's financial, economic, and workforce implications through mid-2028.
25-0111 · 2026-06-17
LA City Council approved funding and a local housing plan for large amphibious aircraft (super scoopers) for firefighting, introduced by Councilmembers McOsker and Park.
Under review — the Fire Department's analysis concludes super scoopers aren't the right fit for LA's geography and fire response needs, and recommends sticking with the current leased helitanker instead. The committees are weighing whether to accept this recommendation.
22-1481-S1 · 2026-06-17
Council approves LA Police Department's acceptance of a federal grant for body-worn camera policy and digital evidence management demonstration projects.
Closed — the LAPD's federal grant for body-worn camera evidence management was approved and implemented, with a recent modification signed into law in September 2025. A new Board submission is now under committee review for possible further adjustments.
26-0514-S1 · 2026-06-16
Councilmember Tim McOsker's motion on homelessness governance and Continuum of Care strategies, pending Budget committee review.
Under review — the city's exploring its legal options around homelessness governance and may be preparing for litigation, with the Budget and Finance Committee set to weigh in soon.
25-1126 · 2026-06-16
Cannabis business tax relief program providing temporary tax exemptions for operators in good standing; adopted by Council April 2026, now pending final committee review.
In progress — the City Attorney has drafted ordinance language to let cannabis operators refile cancelled licenses and set up payment plans for back taxes. The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing it before a final Council vote.
25-0410 · 2026-06-16
Los Angeles increases emergency ambulance transport service fees; approved by Council in March 2026, now awaiting Mayor's signature and final implementation.
Approved — the city raised ambulance transport fees effective April 30, 2026, and the Council unanimously adopted an expanded version in March that also increased Basic Life Support charges. Supplemental documents are now in committee review.
25-0600-S125 · 2026-06-16
Cannabis businesses can settle unpaid taxes through an amnesty program with reduced penalties and installment payment options.
Under review — the city council approved the Cannabis Business Tax Amnesty Program in March, but implementation directives from June committee reports still need final council action, including an authorizing ordinance and $300,000 in staffing funds.
22-0708-S3 · 2026-06-16
Councilmember Jurado proposes establishing a maintenance trust fund for the newly reopened Sixth Street Viaduct to ensure long-term upkeep and cleaning.
Under review — the city is designing a private donation fund to help pay for cleaning up the Sixth Street Viaduct, and both key committees have signed off. It's now waiting for the full City Council to vote.
25-0207 · 2026-06-16
Nithya Raman's motion to create a new Los Angeles Housing Department to oversee the city's homeless services system, approved by Council in March 2025 and now in final budget committee approval.
Approved — the Housing Committee cleared a major restructuring plan to shift homeless services oversight from LAHSA to direct City control, with $450,000 earmarked for the transition. It's now awaiting final City Council vote.
25-0660 · 2026-06-12
Personnel Department initiated citywide layoff management framework; pending committee approval after year-long review with multiple department impact assessments.
Under review — the City Council will vote on a Personnel Committee recommendation to stop layoff processing entirely, moving 70 remaining workers into permanent positions through the 2026-27 budget's available vacancies and openings instead.
21-0460-S5 · 2026-06-12
LA County Sheriff and state emergency officials seek City funding for a regional threat assessment center in fiscal 2026-27.
Under review — the city is deciding whether to accept a $100,000 federal grant to fund LAPD's role in a six-county threat assessment program through May 2027, with no local cost and reimbursed overtime. It's currently with the Budget and Finance and Public Safety committees.
26-0600-S11 · 2026-06-11
Budget motion authorizing Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 projects across multiple city departments, currently pending Finance Committee review.
Under review — the city has already won ATP grants for active-transportation projects but lacks the staff to build them. A council motion is asking departments to figure out what positions are needed and report back with a funding plan.
26-0600-S15 · 2026-06-10
Councilmember Traci Park's budget motion seeks funding for a citywide alley paving program.
Under review — the city is considering a $4 million proposal to fix deteriorating alleys across Los Angeles as part of next year's capital budget, but it still needs approval from both the Budget and Finance Committee and Public Works before moving forward.
26-0467 · 2026-06-10
Board of Public Works study proposing adjustments to city permit fees; approved by Public Works Committee in June, awaiting Budget and Finance action.
Under review — the Public Works Committee approved a revised permit-fee study in June, but it's now waiting for the Budget and Finance Committee to weigh in before any changes take effect.
25-0015 · 2026-06-10
Los Angeles accepts a federal grant to fund the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, which investigates online child exploitation.
Pending — the city accepted federal grant money for the ICAC Task Force in 2025, but a supplemental $1 million award for 2025-26 is awaiting committee approval on how those funds will be spent.
26-0845 · 2026-06-09
Annual policy statement governing how LA City invests its public funds and manages financial assets, now under Budget Committee review.
Under review — the City Treasurer's annual investment policy for managing the general fund is being considered by the Budget and Finance Committee after routine submission in early June, with no changes proposed from the prior year.
25-1391 · 2026-06-09
LAPD seeks state grant funding for traffic enforcement program targeting high-injury streets; Council approved in February with condition for follow-up grant application.
Under review — the city accepted a $6.4 million traffic safety grant in February, but a new $384,000 supplement for safer traffic stop training is currently pending committee approval before the funds can be formally allocated.
23-0600-S121 · 2026-06-05
Council adopted an independent evaluation of LA's Vision Zero traffic safety program and LADOT's revised safety plan to reduce pedestrian and vehicle deaths.
Approved — the City Council adopted LA's revised Vision Zero traffic safety plan on December 5, 2025 after committee review, and the Mayor signed off in late December. Implementation is now underway with ongoing coordination between departments.
26-0668 · 2026-06-04
City Attorney proposes retaining Stoel Rives LLP as outside counsel; Budget and Finance Committee approved in June 2026.
Approved — the Budget and Finance Committee voted unanimously to hire outside counsel for undisclosed litigation work under a three-year, $300,000 contract, but the full City Council still needs to sign off before the deal is final.
26-0768 · 2026-06-04
City Administrative Officer nominates Scott Goldstein as Board Director of the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles; Budget and Finance Committee approved June 4.
Under review — Scott Goldstein has cleared the Budget and Finance Committee for a MICLA board seat and now awaits final City Council approval by early July.
26-0496 · 2026-06-04
Update on Los Angeles Marathon operations and finances; currently pending budget committee review.
Under review — the Budget and Finance Committee is still evaluating a joint report on the LA Marathon's operations and finances, but hasn't scheduled a hearing yet to move forward on any decisions.
26-0194 · 2026-06-04
Fire and Police Pensions seeks council approval for how the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners administers elections for its retired member seats.
Under review — both the Personnel and Budget committees have approved these election-procedure updates for the fire and police pension board, and the full City Council is now deciding whether to move forward with the changes.
26-0539 · 2026-06-04
Collections Board of Review report on delinquent police commission accounts receivable from fiscal years 2018–2020; approved by Budget and Finance Committee.
Under review — the City Council is poised to write off $108,821 in old false alarm fees that collectors have exhausted all reasonable efforts to recover. The Budget Committee has already backed it; a full Council vote is next.
26-0653 · 2026-06-04
Motion to audit parking operators' compliance with the city's parking occupancy tax and strengthen collection practices against non-compliant operators.
Under review — the Budget and Finance Committee approved a motion to audit how well the city collects parking taxes from operators, and it's now headed to the full Council for a final vote to proceed with the compliance review.
26-0834 · 2026-06-04
LAPD seeks federal DNA grant to reduce case backlogs and accelerate evidence processing in criminal investigations.
Under review — the LAPD is seeking federal funding to clear DNA evidence backlogs and speed up criminal investigations, but the Budget and Finance and Public Safety committees need to sign off on the grant terms before City Council can decide.
25-0034 · 2026-06-04
Los Angeles accepted a federal grant to expand DNA testing capacity and reduce case backlogs in the LAPD crime lab.
Pending — the LAPD won a federal grant to upgrade its DNA lab and clear the backlog of samples, and Council approved it last fall, but a new referral in June sent it back to committees where it's currently stalled.
26-0819 · 2026-06-03
LA Fire Department seeks City Council approval of a hazardous materials response training agreement with Cal OES for 2026.
Pending — the city council has referred this hazmat training agreement to budget and safety committees for review. Both must sign off before the full council can vote on keeping the fire department's certifications current.
22-1324 · 2026-06-03
21-1224 · 2026-05-27
LA deploys automated cameras on bus lanes to reduce traffic delays, collects $19.6 million in citations, and is now deciding how to spend the revenue on traffic officers and street safety.
Under review — the city has collected nearly $20 million from an automated bus lane enforcement program and is now deciding how to spend those revenues, with a proposed plan to restore traffic officer positions and fund street safety projects awaiting Budget Committee approval.
18-0244-S4 · 2026-05-27
DOT is rebuilding LA's transit service plan after the 2018 version proved financially unfeasible, launching a comprehensive operations analysis covering all city bus services.
In progress — the city is redesigning its transit service plan through a comprehensive analysis covering all local bus systems, with a consultant expected to be hired by summer 2025 and the full study due roughly a year later.
26-0732 · 2026-05-26
The Office of Finance proposes using unclaimed monies for sidewalk and tree maintenance through StreetsLA's new assessment fund.
Pending — the city is proposing to fund sidewalk and tree repairs using unclaimed money held by various departments, but the Budget and Finance Committee is still reviewing the plan.
26-0765 · 2026-05-26
Annual audit of LA's Communications Users Tax revenue and compliance for fiscal year 2025-26, initiated by the Office of Finance.
Pending — the annual audit of the city's communications tax passed without issues, but the Budget and Finance Committee hasn't yet acted on the Finance Office's report, so formal acceptance remains on hold.
26-0600-S9 · 2026-05-21
Budget motion to fund a Principal Project Coordinator and Administrative Clerk position at the Department on Disability.
Pending — the city council is considering converting two temporary positions at the Department on Disability into permanent roles, but the Budget Committee hasn't yet moved it forward for a full council vote.
26-0600-S8 · 2026-05-21
Budget motion by Hugo Soto-Martinez to fund the North Atwater East Bank Riverway Project through the Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program.
Under review — the city is looking to carve out $1.2 million within existing infrastructure funds for riverway improvements along the Los Angeles River in North Atwater, but the Budget Committee hasn't scheduled a hearing yet.
26-0600-S7 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Raman proposes funding daily security services at Runyon Canyon Park from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Pending — a councilmember's proposal to add $150,000 for evening security at Runyon Canyon Park is stuck in the Budget Committee, waiting for the panel to decide whether to include it in next year's parks budget.
26-0600-S6 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Park seeks to restore coastal cleanup positions and environmental inspector roles at the Bureau of Sanitation through budget action.
Under review — the Budget and Finance Committee is weighing a proposal to restore eight sanitation positions and $1.99 million in funding that the Mayor's budget had cut, but it hasn't yet scheduled a hearing or taken action.
26-0600-S5 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Park seeks funding for environmental and design work on Lighthouse Bridge repairs.
Pending — a $2.5 million amendment to fund environmental review and design work for Lighthouse Bridge repairs is awaiting Budget and Finance Committee action, with no hearing yet scheduled.
26-0600-S4 · 2026-05-21
Motion to identify funding sources for a jobs and economic development incentive zone in Van Nuys.
Under review — the city is asking staff to find $800,000 and propose funding options for a new economic development zone on Van Nuys Boulevard, with the Economic Development Committee set to take up the plan next.
26-0600-S3 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Nazarian seeks to restore funding to the Department of Building and Safety's Demolition and Repair Fund.
Pending — a motion to restore funding for the city's Demolition and Repair Fund is waiting for the Budget and Finance Committee to review it, with no action recorded since May 2026.
26-0600-S16 · 2026-05-21
Motion to transfer LAPD unappropriated balance funds and require quarterly overtime reports; introduced by Soto-Martínez and Raman.
Under review — the city is weighing a plan to hold back $50 million in LAPD overtime funding and release it only after the department submits quarterly reports on how it spent the previous quarter's money, broken down by activity type and district.
26-0600-S14 · 2026-05-21
Budget motion directing an audit of FilmLA's operations and finances, introduced by Councilmember Nazarian.
Pending — the council wants to audit FilmLA's finances with two new Controller's office positions, but the Budget Committee hasn't scheduled a hearing yet, so this funding request is stalled for now.
26-0600-S13 · 2026-05-21
Council motion to fund the North Hollywood Park Master Plan through the Bureau of Engineering.
Pending — the City Council asked staff to find $150,000 within the existing budget to pay for planning work on North Hollywood Park's master plan, but it's waiting for the Budget Committee to weigh in before moving forward.
26-0600-S12 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Jurado seeks funding for a study on establishing a public bank for Los Angeles.
Under review — the city is studying whether to create a public bank, with a $325,000 study proposal now waiting for the Budget and Finance Committee to weigh in on the idea.
26-0600-S10 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Jurado proposes a new Management Analyst position in the Community Investment Department to support garment and fashion industry development.
Under review — the City is studying whether to create a new analyst position in the Community Investment Department to support garment and fashion workers through job training and industry promotion, with no funding commitment yet while the feasibility assessment moves through two committees.
26-0757 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Blumenfield proposes sustainable in-source funding and streamlined structure for LA's urban forest programs.
Under review — the city is exploring ways to fund and streamline its urban forest programs using existing resources rather than new money, with Budget and Finance and Energy and Environment committees now weighing in on the approach.
26-0600-S18 · 2026-05-21
Councilmember Padilla seeks to allocate unappropriated budget funds for deferred maintenance and capital repairs in Council District 6.
Pending — this budget motion for deferred maintenance work in Council District 6 is waiting for the Budget and Finance Committee to schedule a hearing and move it forward.
25-1083 · 2026-05-20
Council adopts narrow strategy to comply with state law SB 79 (ministerial transit housing approvals) while using permitted delays to maintain local control.
Under review — the city is balancing state housing law against local control by simultaneously drafting a zoning expansion for transit-adjacent development and a delayed-effectuation ordinance to carve out sensitive areas. Multiple committees are weighing the framework, with community input still being gathered.
26-0745 · 2026-05-19
Councilmember Rodriguez proposes a 10 percent tax on Olympic ticket sales for the 2028 Games, with revenue potentially going to city services.
Under review — the city is asking voters to approve a 10 percent tax on Olympic ticket sales in November 2026, with revenue set aside to cover any cost overruns from the 2028 Games, mirroring a successful approach from 1984.
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25-0029-S1 · 2026-05-12
Proposed ordinance regulating vacation rental and illegal short-term rental units, referred to two committees and held pending further discussion.
Under review — the city is developing rules to crack down on illegal short-term rentals, with the proposal now held in both the Finance and Planning committees as they work through fiscal and zoning details before sending it to the full Council.
26-0666 · 2026-05-04
City Attorney reports on litigation defense costs for a ongoing Superior Court case brought by a construction contractor against the City.
Under review — the city is being sued by a contractor and the Budget and Finance Committee is evaluating the City Attorney's recommendations on how to handle defense costs and potential settlement, with no council decision yet.
26-0017 · 2026-01-08
City Attorney report on The Higher Path Patient Association, referred to Budget and Finance Committee for review.
Pending — the City Attorney has asked the council to meet privately to get legal advice about a tax dispute with a cannabis business, but the Budget and Finance Committee hasn't acted on the request yet.