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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.
Mayor's reappointment of Thien Ho to the Cultural Affairs Commission, pending committee review.
Under review — the Mayor has nominated Thien Ho to rejoin the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners, but her reappointment needs ethics clearance and a committee hearing before the City Council can vote.
Los Angeles created a lighting district for Victory Boulevard and Gaviota Avenue; City Council adopted it September 15 after a series of reconsiderations.
Closed — a proposed streetlight maintenance district for two properties near Victory Boulevard failed to win approval when one owner voted no, triggering a legal majority protest that killed the project. Council formally abandoned it in September.
Council adopted a street lighting district ordinance for Colfax Avenue and Ventura Boulevard on September 15, 2026, by a 14-0-1 vote.
Approved — Council initially passed the street lighting maintenance assessment for this Studio City intersection in May, and after completing the required property-owner ballot process with unanimous support, it's set for final adoption on September 15.
Council adopted a street lighting district ordinance for Haskell Avenue and Vincennes Street on September 15, 2026, by a 14-0-1 vote.
Closed — the city proposed a street lighting assessment district for one property owner, but they voted no. Council formally abandoned the plan in September, so no lights will be installed or maintained there under this assessment.
Council adopted a lighting district ordinance for Columbus Avenue and Acre Street, subject to reconsideration.
Closed — property owners voted down a new street-lighting assessment district on Columbus Avenue and Acre Street with an 84-percent no vote by dollars, blocking the city from imposing it. Council is now formally abandoning the project.
Council approved a lighting district for Tennessee Avenue and Tennessee Place after months of reconsideration procedures.
Approved — the city cleared a new lighting maintenance assessment district for Tennessee Avenue and Tennessee Place after property owners voted in favor by the required margin. Final paperwork on the charges and maintenance plan is due before Council on September 15.
LA Council urges state to require autonomous vehicles meet safety standards before operating on city streets.
Under review — the city council is weighing whether to back a state bill requiring safety standards for autonomous vehicles before they can operate here. A committee is set to discuss it this month.
Council adopted a street lighting district ordinance for Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilton Place, with one abstention.
Approved — the city has established a lighting maintenance assessment district covering 14 parcels near Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilton Place, with annual assessments ranging from under $100 to $5,000 per property to fund ongoing street lighting upkeep.
City Council adopted a street lighting district ordinance for Verdugo Place and Avenue 32, with one councilmember abstaining.
Closed — property owners voted down the proposed streetlight assessment for Verdugo Place and Avenue 32, and Council formally abandoned the district. Any lights installed will be removed.
Council adopted a motion requiring annual data publication on e-bike, e-moto, and e-moped safety and incidents across LA.
Under review — the city council approved a motion to regulate illegal e-mopeds and mopeds after a series of serious crashes, and committees are now weighing whether to formally support two pending state bills that would tighten safety standards and labeling requirements.
Annual file for Council commendatory resolutions honoring individuals, organizations, and observances; active throughout 2026 with frequent Council actions.
In progress — the city continues issuing ceremonial commendations throughout 2026, honoring community members, cultural observances, and local institutions through formal resolutions. This routine file stays active until December 2027.
Motion by Monica Rodriguez to explore procurement and marketplace opportunities for LA 2028 Olympics through a City Regional Alliance platform.
Approved — both committees backed this plan to funnel Olympic contracts through one unified platform so small and minority-owned businesses don't have to juggle multiple sites to compete for Games-related work.
A lighting district established for Alexandria and Melrose Avenues; adopted by Council in May 2026 and currently in reconsideration proceedings.
Under review — the city approved a street lighting maintenance district for two parcels on Alexandria and Melrose Avenues in May, but pulled it back for reconsideration in August. Final action is scheduled for September 15 after ballot results are formally presented to Council.
Street lighting improvements approved for Bryant Street and Eton Avenue area; Council adopted the ordinance establishing a new lighting district.
Closed — property owners rejected the proposed street lighting assessment district through a weighted ballot vote, and the City Council formally abandoned the project in September 2026. No assessments will be levied.
Council adopted a street lighting district ordinance for Hortense Street and Goodland Avenue, establishing a mechanism to fund and maintain street lights in that area.
Approved — the city has established a street lighting maintenance assessment district for three parcels near Hortense and Goodland, with property owners voting to fund ongoing upkeep through annual assessments totaling $317.56.
Proposal to ban the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide in Los Angeles, approved by Council in 2024 and again in 2026 following City Attorney review.
Under review — council has already backed this ban twice, and the final draft ordinance is now with committees for enforcement review before a final vote to make it law.
LA is partnering with California Department of Education to run a free summer lunch program at Parks and Recreation sites in 2025-26; City Council approved it in September 2026.
Approved — the City Council has authorized the Recreation and Parks Department to accept an $856,000 federal grant for its Summer Lunch Program, pending the Mayor's signature to finalize the funding.
City securing state emergency services funding to extend swift water rescue and flood training programs through 2027.
Under review — the city approved state funding to extend its swift water rescue training program, but the Budget and Finance Committee still needs to sign off on the fiscal details before it's fully locked in.
Motion to establish accountability measures for homelessness service centers regarding nuisance complaints and emergency calls, introduced by Councilmember Rodriguez.
Under review — the city is establishing a system to track complaints and emergency calls at homelessness service centers, but the motion still needs approval from two committees before the tracking framework moves forward.
LA Fire Department renews hazardous materials response training agreement with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through 2028.
Approved — the city has secured a three-year state grant for hazardous materials training that will reimburse the Fire Department up to $100,000 through 2029, with potential for larger annual increases. The agreement is authorized and ready to proceed.
Fire Department and Port of Los Angeles negotiate reimbursement terms for fireboat maintenance and operations.
Under review — the city and Port have agreed on new procedures for maintaining the LAFD's five fireboats and handling reimbursements, and the Public Safety Committee approved it, but the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee still needs to sign off before the full Council can vote.
LA accepted a federal grant to reduce DNA case backlogs and enhance lab capacity; Council approved it in July 2026 and a follow-up CAO report is now in committee.
Under review — the city is seeking Council approval to extend a nearly $2 million federal DNA-testing grant by one year at no extra cost, after administrative delays pushed back the program's start. The CAO's recommendation is currently pending committee action.
Council adopted a motion to suspend CARE+ operations during environmental emergencies, now awaiting Bureau of Sanitation implementation details.
Approved — the City locked in rules to pause street cleanups for unhoused people during environmental emergencies and notify affected residents. The Bureau of Sanitation is now updating its procedures and posting system to make it happen.
LA Fire Department accepts a 2024 FEMA grant for its Urban Search and Rescue Task Force; Council approved in September 2026, now awaiting Mayor's signature.
Approved — the city has accepted a $25,000 FEMA grant to train LA's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force over three years, with no local matching funds required. The Fire Department is authorized to manage the funds and seek reimbursement from FEMA as costs are incurred.
Council adopted a new Landscape and Site Design Ordinance on August 26, 2026, replacing the prior 1999 landscape rules with updated design and fee requirements.
Approved — the City Council unanimously adopted this overhaul of LA's landscape standards on August 26, 2026, and a final version incorporating street tree amendments is ready for formal enactment.
City Ethics Commission proposes amendments to LAPD's conflict-of-interest rules; committee approved September 15.
Under review — the City Ethics Commission's proposed changes to police disclosure rules won an unanimous committee vote in September and now awaits a full Council vote before the September 22 deadline.
Council adopted a motion by Ysabel Jurado to strengthen fire response and community emergency preparedness in Boyle Heights and East LA following a cold storage warehouse fire.
Approved — the city council voted unanimously to require neighborhood councils to pursue emergency preparedness training after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Now the city is drafting a detailed plan on how to roll it out.
Motion to waive fire spot check fees and reform public safety policies, introduced by Nazarian and Lee, moving toward full Council vote on September 18.
Under review — the City Council is weighing reforms to film production permits and fees, including waiving duplicative fire safety charges and cracking down on informal payments to residents. It's passed three committees and heads to a full Council vote.
City Council adopted a 2026 wildland-urban interface fire prevention plan in February; City Attorney recently submitted legal documents now pending committee review.
Under review — the City Council approved the framework for updating wildfire safety standards in January, but the Public Safety Committee is still reviewing the final ordinance language and hasn't scheduled a vote yet.
City Attorney matter involving Audio Marco Inc., adopted by Council 11-0-4 on September 9, now awaiting Mayor action by September 25.
Approved — Council voted unanimously to refund Audio Marco Inc. $114,150.75 plus interest for an overpaid business tax. The payment is authorized and awaiting the mayor's sign-off.
City Attorney initiated matter regarding Darling Ingredients Inc.; Council approved on September 9 and file now awaits Mayor action.
Approved — the city council voted to refund Darling Ingredients Inc. $206,471.02 plus interest for a business tax overpayment spanning 2024–2025, drawing the payment from the Business Tax fund. The decision awaits mayoral sign-off.
LAPD requests approval to procure police vehicles for 2028 Olympic Games security operations; Council adopted the measure September 9, now awaiting mayoral action.
Pending — the city approved reauthorization of $13 million for existing police vehicles, but the bigger question of buying 300 additional vehicles for the Olympics remains unresolved pending a detailed fiscal analysis from the City Administrative Officer.
City Attorney litigation matter over Merrywood Drive street closure, adopted by Council in September 2026, now awaiting mayoral action.
Approved — the city council voted unanimously to settle a decade-long dispute with property owners along closed Merrywood Drive by acquiring certain parcels rather than paying cash. The settlement framework is now authorized and moving toward completion of the land transfers.
Cultural Heritage Commission seeks to designate the Talmadge building at 3278 West Wilshire Boulevard and 656-660 South Berendo Street as a Historic-Cultural Monument.
Under review — the Planning Committee backed this historic-landmark nomination for the Talmadge building, and it's now headed to the full City Council for a vote by October 14th.
Council adopted new internal guidelines for tree spacing in city infrastructure projects, with amendments from Yaroslavsky and Harris-Dawson.
Approved — the City Council has cleared a push to loosen restrictive tree-planting rules so more neighborhoods can add street trees for heat relief and climate resilience. Departments now have 90 days to recommend specific updates to their spacing standards.
Council approved a contract with Purpose Driven Solutions Consulting to support the Caribbean Festival.
Under review — the city already approved $10,000 for the Caribbean Festival, but a new amendment is now before Council to double that funding to $20,000, pending a vote.
Motion to expand and fund the RV-to-Home Program, a housing initiative converting recreational vehicles into permanent residences for unhoused people.
Under review — the committee unanimously backed this plan to expand an RV-to-housing program citywide using approved budget funds, and it's headed to the full Council for a vote on September 18th to determine how the money gets distributed to each district.
Council seeks emergency assistance and recovery support for Lineage Logistics cold storage facility after June 2026 fire at 1400 South Los Palos Street.
Under review — the city is backing a push for state and federal aid to help Boyle Heights recover from a major cold storage fire and its lingering pollution. It's passed committee and now heads to the full Council for a vote.
Mayor's appointment of Taylor Holland to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee, initially adopted by Council in September 2024, is back in committee review as of August 2026.
Under review — the Housing Committee is scheduled to vote on reappointing Taylor Holland to oversee the city's affordable housing programs through 2031, with a full Council confirmation vote to follow.
Council approved alcohol sales at Kodama Lounge, 123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street, on September 15, 2026.
Approved — the City Council voted 14-0-1 to green-light alcohol sales at Kodama Lounge on Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street. The lounge can now move forward with operations under city regulations.
LAPD's Metropolitan Division SWAT team accepted a donation of utility duty uniforms; City Council approved unanimously on September 15, 2026.
Approved — the City Council unanimously accepted a $140,521 donation of SWAT uniforms from the Los Angeles Police Foundation in September 2026, and the file stays open through mid-2028 in case any councilmember requests reconsideration.
LAPD Traffic Division receives donated weight scales for collision investigations. Adopted by Council 14-0-1 on September 15, 2026.
Approved — the City Council accepted a $39,477 donation of weight scales from the LA Police Foundation for the LAPD's traffic collision investigation team. The equipment is now in use with no cost to the city.
Fire Department proposes new fee categories for regulating aboveground petroleum storage tanks under state law.
Under review — the Fire Department wants to update how it charges petroleum storage facilities based on tank capacity, mirroring county standards to better match fees with actual inspection workload. The proposal is now with the City Council's Public Safety Committee.
Mayor nominates Daniel Tenenbaum to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; awaiting committee review.
Under review — Mayor Bass nominated real estate executive Daniel Tenenbaum to the Housing Authority Board, and the Housing Committee is scheduled to hear the nomination on August 19 before it moves to a full Council vote.
Mayor's reappointment of John Wirfs to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority, currently scheduled for Council vote September 18, 2026.
Pending — Mayor Bass has nominated John Wirfs for another four-year term on the El Pueblo Historical Monument Authority, but the nomination is awaiting committee review and a full Council vote.
Council adopted a sidewalk and transit amenities program funded by the RAISE LA fund to improve shade, safety, and access at transit stops citywide.
Approved — the City Council unanimously cleared $3.35 million to speed up bus shelter installations across LA, funding staff and construction work for the transit program. It's now waiting for the mayor's signature.
Councilmember Lee seeks to repeal the city's ban on dangerous drone uses and align local rules with FAA guidelines.
Under review — the city is working with the City Attorney to rewrite its drone rules to align with federal law, after the current ordinance was found unenforceable. A replacement framework is being drafted with input from multiple departments, but it hasn't yet advanced past the Public Safety Committee.
Council approved a fund transfer for road maintenance and rehabilitation work on the Glendale-Hyperion bridge complex; now awaiting Mayor's signature.
Approved — the City Council has cleared the way for grant reimbursements to flow into the right account for the Glendale-Hyperion bridge project, keeping construction funded while the mayor reviews the decision.