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Mayor nominates Adler Dillman to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission; awaiting Energy and Environment Committee review.
Under review — Mayor Bass nominated a UCLA political science student to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission, but he still needs to complete background checks and ethics clearances before the Energy and Environment Committee can hold a hearing on the appointment.
Annual file for Council commendatory resolutions honoring individuals, organizations, and observances; ongoing routine activity.
In progress — the city council's ongoing file for commendatory resolutions honoring individuals, organizations, and cultural observances. Resolutions move through regularly with no budget or policy impact, and the file stays active until its December 2027 expiration.
Monthly progress report on LA Convention Center expansion and modernization project, currently pending review across four council committees.
Approved — the City Council cleared the Convention Center expansion project in May with a 10-0-5 vote, and the Mayor signed off in June. The file now cycles through committees monthly for oversight and progress reporting through 2028.
The Board of Public Works submitted the compiled Capital Infrastructure Program listing current and future city capital projects; the Public Works Committee is reviewing it.
Under review — the Public Works Committee is still working through the city's major infrastructure wish list, with multiple delays suggesting they're gathering data before deciding how to move forward. The item won't expire for nearly two years.
The Board of Public Works proposed adjustments to city permit fees, approved by Council 14-0-1 on September 16 and finalized September 18, 2026.
Approved — the city has locked in higher permit fees for commercial uses of public streets, expected to bring roughly $2.8 million more annually to the General Fund. Council voted it through in September; ordinances are being drafted to make it official.
Appeal of a conditional use permit and zoning variance for the Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant project on South Esplanade and East Hurricane Street, now scheduled for committee review.
Under review — an appeal over zoning and permits for a multi-parcel pumping plant project on East Hurricane Street is scheduled for a committee hearing in mid-October, with a deadline to decide by late that month.
Annual progress report on LA's Housing Element and General Plan implementation for 2025, tracking the city's compliance with state housing mandates.
Under review — the city's annual housing progress report is working through two committees to verify it's meeting state-mandated housing goals, but it hasn't reached the full council yet.
Proposal to revise Los Angeles zoning rules for equestrian equipment storage in K Overlay Zone areas, adopted by Council in 2025 but now back in committee for Department of City Planning revisions.
Under review — the city council approved a plan to let horse owners use storage containers in designated zones, and planning staff has drafted the new rules. The committee will examine whether the standards match the original intent before final approval.
Council adopted a motion to waive fire spot check fees for film productions and establish a Film, Entertainment, and Creative Industry advisory committee.
Approved — the City Council has cleared a package to trim red tape and costs for film productions, including waiving duplicate fire safety fees, cracking down on illegal "inconvenience payments" to residents, and standardizing police staffing for shoots. Implementation details are now in motion.
Council adopted a Capital Improvement Plan framework for public right-of-way projects; now back in committee reviewing implementation details.
Under review — the city's plan to overhaul how it picks and funds capital projects is in the Public Works Committee, where council members are evaluating a new intake process, scoring system, and governance structure before voting on the underlying code changes.
City Council designated the Talmadge building complex at West Wilshire and South Berendo as a Historic-Cultural Monument on September 18, 2026.
Approved — the City Council voted unanimously to designate the Talmadge complex as a Historic-Cultural Monument, giving it legal protection against demolition and major alteration. The designation is now official.
Council expanded the RV-to-Home program with new funding and passed it 11-0 on September 18, 2026.
Approved — the City Council has cleared expansion of the RV to Home program citywide, and now the City Administrative Officer must report back on how to distribute the newly budgeted funds to individual council offices so each can launch their own version of the initiative.
Council adopted a mitigation fund to address fire impacts in Boyle Heights related to a cold storage facility.
Approved — the city has unanimously authorized a coordinated recovery effort for the Boyle Heights fire disaster, including a potential $10 million mitigation fund and direct relief to affected businesses. Implementation and department reports are now underway.
Mayor Garcetti reappoints Thien Ho to the Cultural Affairs Commission. Council approved unanimously on September 18, 2026.
Approved — the City Council confirmed Thien Ho's reappointment to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners through June 2031. The vote passed unanimously on September 18, and Ho is now serving in the role.
City Council approved permanent ceremonial signage naming the intersection of 41st Street and Compton Avenue as Chet Brewer Square.
Approved — the city has permanently named the intersection of 41st Street and Compton Avenue as Chet Brewer Square, honoring the Negro Leagues pitcher and youth mentor who shaped West Coast baseball. Signs are now being made and installed.
Rasha Shields reappointed to the Board of Police Commissioners for a new term ending June 30, 2029; Council voted 14-0-1 on September 16, 2026.
Approved — Rasha Shields has been confirmed for another five-year term on the Board of Police Commissioners. The City Council voted unanimously in September despite a neighborhood objection, and her reappointment is now official through 2031.
Planning Commission approves subdivision of West Ventura Boulevard property; appeal or environmental challenge pending in City Council committee.
Under review — the Planning Committee is evaluating a land-subdivision plan for West Ventura Boulevard that already passed the Planning Commission. A hearing is scheduled for mid-October to decide whether to move it forward to the full City Council.
Mayor's reappointment of Taylor Holland to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee adopted by Council in September 2026.
Under review — Taylor Holland's reappointment to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee has cleared the Housing Committee and is now awaiting a full Council vote, scheduled for September 18, 2026.
LA County approved additional fire recovery grant funds for Boyle Heights businesses and workers impacted by the Lineage Fire; Council approved reallocation on September 16.
Approved — the city reallocated $940,000 in County fire relief funds to the Boyle Heights WorkSource Center to help workers and businesses recover from the Lineage Fire. Council signed off in September and the contract runs through March 2027.
Mayor's appointment of Andrea Ambriz to the Board of Fire and Police Pensions has been adopted by City Council.
Approved — Andrea Ambriz's reappointment to the Board of Fire and Police Pensions for a five-year term is confirmed and final. She'll continue as a member of the five-person commission overseeing pension administration.
John Wirfs reappointed to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority; Council adopted September 2026.
Approved — John Wirfs has been confirmed for another four-year term on the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority, with the full Council's unanimous support on September 18, 2026.
Proposed ordinance to set maximum size limits for accessory dwelling units, introduced by Councilmember John S. Lee, awaiting committee review.
Under review — the city is drafting rules to cap attached ADUs at 1,200 square feet, aiming to prevent oversized units from overwhelming neighborhoods under new state housing laws. The Planning Committee is still examining the proposal.
Technical fixes to the zoning code for state compliance and clarity, adopted by Council in 2024 but revisited in 2026 for implementation amendments.
Under review — the City Council is set to vote September 22 on routine zoning-code updates that fix technical errors and clarify language. The Planning Committee already approved it unanimously in September.
The Elysian Theater seeks approval to sell alcohol at its West Riverside Drive location; Council hearing scheduled for September 22, 2026.
Under review — the Elysian Theater is seeking permission to sell alcohol at its West Riverside location. The city council has scheduled a hearing for September 22, 2026, to decide whether the theater meets neighborhood standards for the conditional use permit.
Council adopted a motion to fill ten vacant Homeless Engagement Team positions and approve LAHSA's housing navigator scope of work, with a recent reaffirmation vote in September 2026.
Approved — the city filled ten vacant positions in its street outreach team and locked in the scope of work for housing navigators back in 2024. A recent progress report was reviewed and filed in September 2026, so the underlying program authorization stands while the city monitors implementation.
Application by K and K Holdings to sell alcohol at Corner Shop Mini-Mart (730 South Western Avenue) pending City Council approval.
Under review — a liquor store permit application is heading to the full City Council for a vote on September 22, 2026, pending approval that the neighborhood needs another alcohol retail outlet.
Mayor's appointment of Ishmun Lee Williams to the Board of Harbor Commissioners was reconfirmed by City Council in September 2026.
Approved — Lee Williams has been reconfirmed to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for another five-year term through June 2031. The council vote was unanimous and the appointment is now final.
Council adopted a feasibility study on JCI Jones Chemicals facility in Harbor Gateway and regulatory enforcement authority.
In progress — the City is working to obtain a chemical facility's feasibility study and review any consent order before it's finalized, ensuring the city retains regulatory control over the polluting site.
Councilmember Traci Park's motion on El Niño emergency preparedness and city department coordination efforts was approved by Council.
Approved — the city will brief its recovery committee on how it's preparing for a potentially severe El Niño in 2026-27, covering coastal protection, evacuation plans, storm drain clearing, hillside stabilization, and fire hazard management across multiple departments.
City Council motion addressing LA's response to potential loss of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran immigrants.
Pending — the City Council is weighing a motion to study how Los Angeles can help residents who'll lose federal work authorization when Temporary Protected Status ends for Salvadorans and other affected communities in September 2026. A committee approved it, but full Council hasn't voted yet.
Council adopted the City Administrative Officer's second homelessness funding report for fiscal year 2026-27, with amendments, on a 12-1-2 vote.
Approved — the city allocated millions across its homelessness response system, including new interim housing sites, tiny home villages, and a foster youth move-in assistance program. Council passed it with amendments in mid-September and the Mayor signed off.
Sheila Lewis appointed to the Board of Harbor Commissioners by unanimous City Council vote on September 16, 2026.
Approved — Sheila Lewis has been confirmed for another term on the Board of Harbor Commissioners through mid-2028, following unanimous council vote in September.
Councilmember Tim McOsker seeks temporary street closures in the Jordan Downs redevelopment area to facilitate construction or community use.
Under review — the Public Works Committee backed a plan to temporarily close one block of 101st Street in Jordan Downs to combat dumping and crime, and it's now headed to the full City Council for a final vote on whether to move forward with closure details.
Council motion to develop green spaces and improve medians on Broadway, 93rd Street, and 112th Street in South L.A.
In progress — the city is studying how to turn underused Broadway medians in South Los Angeles into parks with benches and walking paths. The Public Works Committee approved it, and Council votes September 22 on whether to move forward with the planning work.
Council approved a TEFRA bond financing deal for a 115 East 3rd Street affordable housing project in District 14; now awaiting Mayor's signature.
Approved — the City cleared the way for $20 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance conversion of the St. George Hotel into 70 affordable housing units. The Council voted unanimously, and the measure is now with the Mayor for final sign-off.
Appeal of a modified development entitlement for a mixed-use project on West Sunset Boulevard; awaiting Planning Committee hearing.
Under review — Emerson College is challenging a modification to a previously approved development project on West Sunset Boulevard. The Planning Committee will hear arguments on October 13 before the City Council decides whether to uphold or overturn the planning department's approval.
City Council designated the M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism in Sherman Way/Hesperia Avenue as a Historic-Cultural Monument.
Approved — the City Council has designated the M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School property as a Historic-Cultural Monument, protecting it from demolition or major alterations without city review going forward.
Motion to use MICLA financing for Jordan Downs Neighborhood Recreation Center construction; approved by committee, heading to full Council vote September 22.
Under review — the city is studying whether special financing could work for a recreation center in Watts, with a 15-day report due to sort out costs and structure before the full council votes later this month.
A citywide interim control ordinance temporarily prohibiting RV park permits, adopted in October 2025 and now back in committee for further consideration.
In progress — the city imposed emergency rules in October 2025 to stop RV parks from being built in residential neighborhoods without proper review, and Planning is now working on permanent regulations to replace these temporary controls before they expire in September 2028.
Council adopted Tim Mcosker's motion requesting workforce hiring status, expedited transfer info, and metrics reporting from the Personnel Department.
Approved — the City Council has directed the Administrative Officer and Personnel Department to produce monthly workforce reports covering vacancies, hiring, attrition, transfers, and retention efforts. Implementation is now underway.
Council waived a lien on the property at 5845 Cleon Avenue; adopted September 18, 2026.
Approved — the City Council has cleared a $1,103.48 lien from the property at 5845 Cleon Avenue, allowing Building and Safety to remove it from the record. The vote was 11-0-4 on September 18.
Council adopted a motion on rental assistance programs funded by Measure ULA, with final Council action on September 18, 2026.
Approved — the City Council unanimously directed the Housing Department to map out all rental assistance programs available to residents in HACLA properties, including those funded through the voter-approved Measure ULA affordable-housing initiative.
Council approved a motion on feasibility and legal authority for ingress and egress at three East San Pedro properties.
In progress — the city has directed departments to study whether it can legally restrict vehicle access to three Wilmington properties to their north end as part of nuisance abatement efforts. A feasibility report is now due.
Proposed amendment to allow refunds of affordable housing linkage fees paid by developers on incomplete construction or single-family projects. Currently in Planning Committee after Housing Committee approval.
Under review — the Housing Committee approved this proposal to refund linkage fees for stalled construction projects, and it's now before the Planning Committee for a hearing scheduled later this month before heading to the full Council.
Council District 1 motion to streamline permitting for restaurants offering beverages, moving toward full Council vote this month.
Under review — the Planning Committee backed a plan to streamline alcohol permits for restaurants in District 1, but the full City Council hasn't voted yet. If approved, qualifying restaurants would get faster access to beer and wine sales licenses for one year.
Council adopted labor standards and affordability requirements for LA's housing incentive program, implementing state SB 4 provisions citywide.
Closed — this motion sought to align the city's affordable-housing program with state law requirements, but it was ultimately shelved after a broader housing initiative moved forward through other channels, making the specific directive moot.
Motion to enhance virtual participation access in the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and other housing initiatives, approved by Council 13-0 in September 2026.
Approved — the city is requiring housing department administrative hearings to return to in-person format with language access and remote-viewing options. The City Attorney now needs to draft the ordinance and recommend how to handle new evidence at these hearings.
Council approves use of CRA/LA excess bond proceeds for Hollywood Walk of Fame restoration and public improvements.
Approved — the city cleared $88.4 million in bond proceeds to build a visitors center and public restroom at the Vine Street Parking Garage, with design work underway and implementation phases rolling forward as funding becomes available.
City Council approved a lease agreement for Hollywood Partnership Ventures to operate a public restroom and visitor information center at 1627 Vine Street in Hollywood.
Approved — the city authorized a nonprofit to build and run a public restroom and visitor center on the Walk of Fame at no cost to taxpayers. Final lease details are still being worked out, but the framework is locked in.
Charter amendment to LA Municipal Code Chapters 1 and 1A, introduced by Blumenfield, passed unanimously by Council on September 16.
Approved — the City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the municipal code as part of the 2026 Charter Amendment process. This item is now closed and final.