Brief

This budget-related file examines existing tree planting fees citywide and proposes adjustments needed to achieve full cost recovery while meeting Proposition 26 compliance standards. Introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, the file is currently under joint review by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Energy and Environment Committee. The directive appears tied to the 2026 Budget Recommendation (R75) and calls for a comprehensive fee study.

Full summary

Council File 26-0600-S97 initiates a budget-driven review of Los Angeles' existing tree planting fees with the goal of aligning them to cover the full cost of planting and related services. The file also requires that any fee adjustments comply with Proposition 26, the state constitutional provision that imposes strict requirements on local fees and charges, including voter approval or fee reduction for most non-voter-approved fees. The motion directs staff to conduct a Proposition 26 compliant fee study of all existing tree planting fees. This likely includes analysis of departmental costs associated with tree acquisition, installation, maintenance protocols, and administrative overhead. The study will inform recommendations about which fees need to be increased to achieve full cost recovery, subject to Proposition 26's legal constraints. The file was referred jointly to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Energy and Environment Committee on July 8, 2026, its only recorded action to date. Both committees' involvement reflects the dual nature of the issue: budgetary implications and environmental policy considerations. The file expires June 24, 2028, giving the committees approximately two years to complete the fee study and make recommendations to full Council. No further action or vote has been recorded as of the last activity date.

Activity (1)

• 2026-07-08 Council document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee; Energy and Environment Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-07-08 Budget Recommendation · other