25-0380 · 2026-07-10
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.
26-0446 · 2026-07-08
DWP seeks eminent domain authority to acquire five parcels for the Rosamond Switching Station Project; matter pending in Energy Committee since March 2026.
Under review — the Energy and Environment Committee is examining a legal resolution that would let the city begin eminent domain proceedings to acquire five parcels of land for a water and power switching station; the City Attorney has approved the revised ordinance, but it still needs a supermajority vote from the full Council.
26-0600-S95 · 2026-07-08
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.
26-0600-S92 · 2026-07-08
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.
19-1308-S1 · 2026-06-25
City proposes amending an agreement with EV Charging Solutions to install fast-charging stations in LADOT parking facilities.
Under review — the city is updating its five-year EV charging agreement with a private operator to modernize equipment standards, clarify utility costs, and expand to four new parking lots. It's now awaiting committee approval before the 60-day deadline.
19-0131-S3 · 2026-06-25
Mayor proposes third amendment to BlueLA carsharing contract, involving electric vehicle charging infrastructure modifications.
Pending — the city is wrapping up its EV carshare program by taking over charging infrastructure and paying final invoices, but the amendment still needs committee sign-off before the April 2026 wind-down deadline.
26-0936 · 2026-06-24
Councilmember Jurado proposes suspending CARE+ operations citing environmental emergencies; referred to two committees.
Pending — a motion to suspend the city's CARE+ cleanup program has been referred to two committees over environmental concerns, but neither has acted on it yet, leaving the proposal in limbo.
26-0925 · 2026-06-23
Motion to develop a master plan for expanding local composting capacity and supporting organic waste processing infrastructure.
Under review — the city council has directed departments to develop a master plan for expanding composting and organic waste processing facilities locally, and the proposal is now with the Energy and Environment Committee for initial review.
17-0447-S2 · 2026-06-18
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.
26-0731 · 2026-06-16
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.
26-0706 · 2026-06-16
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.
26-0626 · 2026-06-16
LA Department of Water and Power seeks City Council approval to sell an easement to Inyo County for public road use.
Under review — the City Council is preparing to vote on selling a road easement to Inyo County for $1,000 to support a bridge replacement project. Committees have already signed off; it's now waiting for the full Council's final approval.
26-1200-S21 · 2026-06-16
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.
26-0784 · 2026-06-16
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.
18-0384-S20 · 2026-06-16
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.
26-0874 · 2026-06-16
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.
26-0620 · 2026-06-16
24-1521 · 2026-06-16
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.
26-0877 · 2026-06-12
Motion to develop trash policies for accessory dwelling units on multifamily properties, introduced by Heather Hutt.
Under review — the city is tackling a practical problem where new ADUs on multifamily properties create too many trash bins for sidewalk and alley storage. Three departments are working on recommendations due in 60 days, but the motion is still waiting for the Energy and Environment Committee to move it forward.
26-0868 · 2026-06-11
DWP seeks authority to use an alternative contracting method for renovating the John Ferraro Building rather than traditional competitive bidding.
Under review — the city's water department is seeking council approval to use a faster, less competitive bidding process for renovating its downtown headquarters. The Energy and Environment Committee is reviewing the request, with no hearing scheduled yet.
21-1188-S15 · 2026-06-11
Water department seeks cost-sharing agreement for Pure Water LA planning and Hyperion plant implementation consultant expenses.
Under review — City Council is considering a cost-sharing deal between two city agencies for planning work on the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, a key part of the Pure Water LA initiative to reduce imported water use.
26-0790 · 2026-05-27
Motion to study groundwater recharge capacity, costs, risks, and funding options for the San Fernando Valley.
Under review — the city is studying whether it can expand groundwater recharge in the San Fernando Valley to reduce imported water reliance, but the Energy and Environment Committee hasn't yet acted on the initial referral.
26-0742 · 2026-05-19
26-0352 · 2026-05-15
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.
21-1039-S4 · 2026-05-14
Year-one progress report on LA's plan to reduce carbon emissions from city-owned buildings through efficiency upgrades and electrification.
Under review — LA's plan to cut carbon emissions from city buildings has moved to the Energy and Environment Committee after initial development, where it awaits deliberation before advancing to council consideration.
26-0581 · 2026-05-12