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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.
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.
Los Angeles is regulating single-use plastics and disposable foodware accessories to reduce waste, with ordinances adopted and implementation updates under review.
In progress — the city is building public support for a ban on single-use printer cartridges, the next step in a broader plastics-reduction initiative. A $497,000 outreach campaign is ready for committee review before moving to council.
LADWP seeks to use an alternative contracting method for the John Ferraro Building renovation instead of traditional competitive bidding.
Pending — the City Council approved the renovation strategy, but final ordinance details are stuck in the Energy and Environment Committee waiting for sign-off before LADWP can launch its search for a design-build contractor.
Councilmember Nazarian seeks a temporary moratorium on large data center development by hyperscalers, citing grid capacity, water, and ratepayer cost concerns.
Pending — the city is studying whether to temporarily pause new mega-scale data centers (100+ megawatts) while it assesses their impact on water and power supplies, with two city departments gathering feasibility data and preparing a potential moratorium ordinance.
City tracks RecycLA commercial green bin service provider compliance and contract performance; latest City Attorney input under committee review.
Under review — the City Attorney drafted an ordinance to restructure RecycLA's fee system and franchise zones, which is now waiting for the Energy and Environment Committee to examine it before the full Council can vote.
Councilmember Jurado seeks city cleanup and fire safety response for a cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights/East LA.
Under review — the city council is weighing a targeted cleanup push for Boyle Heights after the warehouse fire, with the Energy and Environment Committee set to hear the motion in mid-August before any council vote.
Mayor appoints Zachary Solomon to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission; awaiting Energy and Environment Committee review.
Pending — Zachary Solomon's nomination to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission is awaiting pre-confirmation paperwork and committee scheduling. Once background checks and ethics clearance are complete, the Energy and Environment Committee will review his qualifications before the full Council votes.
Mayor nominates Erin Glenn to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission; awaiting committee review.
Under review — the mayor has nominated Erin Glenn to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission, but she's still completing ethics filings and background checks before the Energy and Environment Committee can weigh in.
Mayor appointed Juan Vasquez to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission through November 2024; appointment finalized but subsequent referral in August 2026 now pending committee review.
Under review — Juan Vasquez's reappointment to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission is waiting for standard background checks and ethics clearance, then needs the Energy and Environment Committee's hearing and approval before the full Council votes.
Mayor's appointment of Sejal Patel to the Community Forest Advisory Committee, with subsequent reappointment and alternate representative designation; currently pending committee review.
Under review — Sejal Patel's reappointment to the Community Forest Advisory Committee is waiting for the Energy and Environment Committee to hold a hearing and vote on extending her term through June 2028.
Mayor appointed Daniel Ferguson to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission through November 2021; file reopened August 2026 with new mayoral document pending committee review.
Pending — Daniel Ferguson's reappointment to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission is awaiting an Energy and Environment Committee hearing. He needs to complete ethics and background checks before the full Council can vote on his new five-year term.
Port of Los Angeles annual compliance report on zero waste plan implementation under City Ordinance 187718; Council adopted in June 2025, now pending committee review of updated 2026 report.
In progress — the Port of Los Angeles is executing its adopted zero waste plan with improving results, but the 2026 annual report is still awaiting Energy and Environment Committee review before council consideration.
Councilmembers Padilla and Blumenfield request a study of groundwater recharge capacity and expansion potential in the San Fernando Valley, with cost and risk analysis.
Under review — the city is evaluating how much it could expand groundwater recharge in the San Fernando Valley to reduce dependence on imported water. The Energy and Environment Committee is examining the project's costs, timeline, and funding options before the full council votes.
Councilmember Hutt proposes new trash policies for multifamily properties with accessory dwelling units to manage increased waste.
Under review — the city is studying how to prevent trash bins from piling up on sidewalks as more housing units are squeezed onto existing lots, with three departments due to report back on practical solutions like shared dumpsters or commercial collection services.
Council will regulate synthetic grass and artificial turf due to health and environmental concerns from PFAS chemicals; adopted substitute motion pending implementation details.
Under review — the city is grappling with how to safely dispose of artificial turf after discovering PFAS contamination in landfill leachate and groundwater, but hasn't yet secured funding or a concrete plan for citywide collection.
Expansion of Clean Up Green Up environmental program to prioritize marginalized communities and increase green space benefits citywide.
Under review — a decade-long environmental cleanup program in three neighborhoods has documented real progress removing waste and planting trees, but lost its dedicated staffing in budget cuts; three city departments now want Council to restore funding and expand the work citywide through updated community plans.
LA100 is the city's strategic plan to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035; Council adopted the framework in 2021 and receives periodic progress reports.
In progress — LA100 is the city's roadmap to clean electricity by 2035, with LADWP submitting regular progress reports to the Energy and Environment Committee for ongoing oversight and accountability toward the carbon-free target.
Council adopted a motion to strengthen the Bureau of Sanitation's Fats, Oil, and Grease control program for food service establishments to prevent sewer blockages and overflow.
Under review — the city adopted Rodriguez's motion to examine whether the FOG Program's 24-year-old $100,000 renovation threshold needs updating, and the Sanitation Bureau submitted its findings in July 2026. The Energy and Environment Committee is now reviewing that report to decide next steps.
2026 budget allocation for the Bureau of Street Services to expand tree planting, permitting, and inspection work using grant funding.
Under review — the city is seeking committee approval to fund an expanded tree-planting program through the Bureau of Street Services, with plans to tap grants and streamline permitting to grow the effort citywide.
2026 budget proposal to expand city composting and reduce waste transport outside Los Angeles, with cost-saving directives to the Bureau of Sanitation.
Under review — the city is working to expand in-house composting and cut costs at Sanitation, but the proposal is stalled in committee with no action since its July referral.
LA adopted a citywide ban on new oil and gas drilling in 2022, making existing extraction a nonconforming use; a 2025 ordinance rescission is now pending in two committees.
Under review — the city council is finalizing a revised ban on new oil and gas drilling citywide while letting existing operations wind down. Committees have approved the updated version; it's awaiting the City Attorney's draft ordinance before a full council vote.
LA Department of Water and Power amends swap dealer agreement with Macquarie Energy; Energy Committee approved June 16.
Under review — the Energy and Environment Committee has approved this contract amendment between the water and power department and an energy trading firm, and it's now waiting for the full City Council to vote on it.
City approves contract with Redzone Robotics and National Plant Services for sewer cleaning and assessment work.
Approved — the Energy and Environment Committee cleared the contract with Redzone Robotics and National Plant Services for sewer maintenance work. It now heads to the full City Council for final adoption.
Mayor proposes Karla Ramos for appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Committee; approved by committee, awaiting full Council vote.
Under review — the City Council is set to vote on confirming Karla Ramos, a longtime urban forestry director, to represent District 7 on the Community Forest Advisory Committee. The Energy and Environment Committee already approved her nomination.
Contract with Synagro West for city biosolids management, pending committee review.
Under review — the city is evaluating a contract with Synagro West to handle biosolids from wastewater treatment, with the Energy and Environment Committee set to examine the terms at a June hearing.
Measure W Round 8 projects and non-objection letters for FY 2027-28 approved by Energy and Environment Committee.
Approved — the Energy and Environment Committee greenlit Round 8 funding allocations for stormwater and water-conservation projects under Measure W, and the package now heads to the full City Council for final authorization.
Approved funding for a street sweeping study in the Upper Los Angeles River watershed under the Measure W regional grant program.
Under review — the City is set to accept $688,350 in county grant money to study how street sweeping removes pollutants from storm drains, pending full Council approval after the Energy and Environment Committee's endorsement.
Councilmember Hernandez's motion addressing brownfields, abandoned properties, and environmental hazards to coordinate city response and explore repurposing strategies.
In progress — the city is working to overhaul how it tracks and cleans up over 3,000 contaminated brownfield sites across Los Angeles. Two key departmental reports are now with the committees for review, with a major proposal to shift oversight authority to the city itself and generate sustainable funding through cleanup certification fees.
LADWP's proposed budgets for water and power revenue funds for fiscal year 2026-2027, currently pending committee review.
Under review — the Water and Power Department's final budgets for both its water and power funds are now with the Energy and Environment Committee, which must approve them before the City Council can vote on the spending plans for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.