26-0548 · 2026-09-15
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.
24-1220 · 2026-09-15
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.
24-1133 · 2026-09-15
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.
25-1363 · 2026-09-15
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.
26-1093 · 2026-09-15
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.
26-1119 · 2026-09-15
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.
26-1158 · 2026-09-15
LAFD reports on its Special Training Fund 40J vocational education program for fiscal year 2025-26; currently noted and filed in Public Safety Committee.
26-1159 · 2026-09-15
LAFD reports on its $40K annual revolving training fund for firefighter apprenticeships under the CAL-JAC program for fiscal year 2025-26.
22-1019 · 2026-09-15
Motion to combat street racing and intersection takeovers through task force, street design improvements, and enforcement coordination; adopted by Council in 2024, most recently acted on by Public Safety Committee in September 2026.
In progress — the city is stepping up enforcement on street racing and intersection takeovers with a multi-agency plan approved in 2024. Departments now have 30 days to report on implementation progress, funding gaps, and next steps to tackle persistent problem locations citywide.
26-1282 · 2026-09-08
LAFD seeks to adjust the annual cost of special services fees for fiscal year 2025-26; currently pending committee review.
Under review — the Fire Department's proposed fee adjustments for special services like inspections and event coverage are now with the Public Safety Committee, waiting for their recommendation before the full Council can vote.
26-0944 · 2026-09-02
LA Fire Department renews its medical director contract with Dr. Marc Cohen's practice for emergency services oversight.
Under review — the Fire Department's longstanding medical director contract with Dr. Marc Cohen is now with the Public Safety Committee for examination before it can go to the full City Council for approval.
26-1125 · 2026-08-28
Board of Police Commissioners submits after-action report on LAPD response to 2025 federal ICE enforcement protests; currently under review in two committees.
Under review — the Police Commission's report on how LAPD responded to 2025 immigration-related protests is now with two committees examining both police tactics and civil rights implications, with no hearings scheduled yet.
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26-0803 · 2026-08-26
Councilmember Jurado proposes removing Flock Safety license plate readers from LA and renegotiating public safety oversight agreements.
Under review — the City Council is weighing whether to halt expansion of the police department's license plate reader program and plan removal of existing cameras, citing concerns about data sharing and civil liberties. The Public Safety Committee is deciding next steps.
23-1200-S8 · 2026-08-26
Mayor appointed Rasha Shields to the Board of Police Commissioners in March 2023; Council approved 12-0. A new document was referred to committee in August 2026, status unclear.
Under review — Rasha Shields' reappointment to the Police Commission is pending committee approval after being referred in August 2026. She's completed her first term as Board President and needs ethics clearance before the full Council can vote on her new five-year term.
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24-1127 · 2026-08-17
Motion by Monica Rodriguez directing the Police Department to require permits for certain regulated businesses to operate safely and lawfully, adopted by Council in 2025.
Under review — the city is evaluating whether to shift auto parking permits from police to transportation oversight, but LADOT flagged significant costs and staffing hurdles that make the transfer complicated. The broader question of which police permits can be eliminated remains unresolved.
26-0029 · 2026-08-05
Council motion directing LAPD to improve enforcement against illegal cannabis operators and report on departmental procedures.
Approved — the Council unanimously directed LAPD to strengthen enforcement against illegal cannabis operators, and the Police Commission has now submitted its response. The Public Safety Committee is reviewing it before deciding next steps.
26-0600-S87 · 2026-07-07
City Council refers a 2026 budget recommendation for police cannabis enforcement staffing and resources to the Public Safety Committee.
Under review — the city is assessing what staffing and funding the Police Department needs to coordinate cannabis enforcement operations across Los Angeles, with the Public Safety Committee still weighing in on the recommendation.
26-0600-S86 · 2026-07-07
City seeks reimbursement from Housing Authority for police services provided; pending Public Safety Committee review.
Pending — this proposal to charge the Housing Authority for police services is under review by the Public Safety Committee, but hasn't moved to a vote yet and faces a tight budget-cycle timeline.
26-0600-S84 · 2026-07-07
Budget proposal to reduce police costs by reassigning civilian duties away from sworn officers.
Under review — the Police Department is studying which administrative and support jobs could shift from sworn officers to civilian staff, aiming to cut costs. The Public Safety Committee is weighing the fiscal and operational details before the full Council votes.
26-0600-S85 · 2026-07-07
Council examines whether LAPD should replace helicopter patrols with drone technology, weighing cost savings against legal and operational constraints.
Under review — the city is asking LAPD to study whether drones could replace helicopters as a cost-saving measure, but legal and privacy questions need to be worked through before any decision is made.
26-0600-S73 · 2026-07-07
2026 budget proposal for LAFD special services, new positions, and fee adjustments under streamlined review.
Pending — the Public Safety Committee is reviewing the Fire Department's request for new positions and fee adjustments to support specialized services, but hasn't yet recommended it to the full Council for a final vote.
26-0600-S71 · 2026-07-07
2026 budget appropriation directing the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office to develop a leadership action plan for emergency management.
Pending — the city is conditioning budget money for its Climate Emergency Mobilization Office on the completion of a leadership action plan, but the Public Safety Committee hasn't yet held a hearing or moved it forward since the referral in July.
26-0600-S70 · 2026-07-07
Council budgets emergency management personnel expansion over three years as part of 2026 budget process; currently in Public Safety Committee.
Pending — the city's three-year plan to expand emergency management staffing and resources is waiting for the Public Safety Committee to weigh in, with a decision window that extends through mid-2028.
26-0600-S50 · 2026-07-07
Budget recommendation directing review of city cost-recovery agreements with sports teams and entertainment venues for services like police and fire.
Under review — the city is examining whether sports venues and entertainment facilities are fully reimbursing Los Angeles for police, fire, and maintenance costs tied to their events. A report from the City Administrative Officer is pending before the Public Safety Committee.
26-0600-S37 · 2026-07-07
Budget recommendation to transfer vehicle towing and impounding oversight and improve cost-effective operations and accountability.
Pending — the Public Safety Committee is reviewing how the city oversees its towing and impound operations, with a focus on cutting costs and strengthening oversight, but no action has been taken yet.
26-0910 · 2026-06-22
Contract renewal for Motorola's police dispatch and records system maintenance, referred to Public Safety Committee.
Pending — the city is seeking council approval to renew its maintenance contract with Motorola for police dispatch and records systems. It's awaiting a Public Safety Committee hearing.
20-0898 · 2026-06-16
Council designates the City as agent to apply for federal and state disaster relief and fire management grants from FEMA and CalOES.
In progress — the City needs Council to renew the Administrative Officer's authority to manage federal disaster and hazard-mitigation grants before the current authorization expires in September. It's already cleared committee review and is headed for a full Council vote.
26-0873 · 2026-06-12
Board of Police Commissioners seeks to designate Fleet Works Corporation as the official police garage towing and storage contractor for Service Area 2.
Under review — the Police Department's proposed towing contractor for Service Area 2 is waiting for the Public Safety Committee to weigh in before it can move forward to the full Council for a final vote.
23-0947 · 2026-06-10
Council directed departments to improve infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness in areas vulnerable to adverse weather and natural disasters.
In progress — the city is developing a long-term infrastructure plan to reduce weather and flooding damage in repeatedly vulnerable neighborhoods. The Emergency Management Department delivered its initial report in May 2026, and the Public Safety Committee is now reviewing the findings.
26-0674-S3 · 2026-06-10
Motion to address fire hazard and public nuisance conditions at parcels near John S Gibson Boulevard and I-110 freeway in South Los Angeles.
Under review — the city is moving to clean up fire hazards and blight on four parcels near Gibson Boulevard and I-110, but it still needs Public Works Committee sign-off alongside Public Safety's June approval before the council can act.
26-0692 · 2026-06-10
Police Commission recommends Hollywood Tow Service Inc. to operate the official police garage and towing services for Service Area 6.
Under review — the Public Safety Committee signed off on hiring Hollywood Tow Service for police garage and vehicle storage in the Hollywood division, but the full City Council still needs to give its final approval.
26-0667 · 2026-06-10
Mayor proposes repairs and upgrades to LAPD's Ahmanson Recruit Training Center, backed by a donation; Public Safety Committee approved on June 10.
Under review — the Public Safety Committee approved this plan to repair and upgrade the police training center with a private donation, but it still needs a full City Council vote to move forward.
26-0662 · 2026-06-10
LAFD seeks to accept a donation of tablet-based incident management software to improve real-time situational awareness at emergency scenes.
Under review — the Public Safety Committee approved the LAFD's donation of emergency-management software, and the file is now waiting for the full City Council to vote on accepting it.
25-1200-S58 · 2026-06-10
Mayor nominated Samantha Burg to the Police Permit Review Panel; Council approved her appointment 14-0-1 in December 2025.
Pending — Samantha Burg's reappointment to the Police Permit Review Panel is awaiting Public Safety Committee confirmation after Mayor Bass nominated her for a new term through June 2031.
01-0199-S3 · 2026-06-10
Los Angeles County seeks City approval for a shared crime laboratory facility; currently pending Public Safety Committee review.
Under review — the city is weighing a proposed crime lab with LA County, but First Amendment questions about the facility's operation or public access have stalled it. The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to hear it June 10.
26-0783 · 2026-06-10
LA Fire Department Foundation donates audiovisual equipment to fire communications center; Public Safety Committee approved June 10.
Under review — the Public Safety Committee approved accepting audiovisual equipment from the LA Fire Department Foundation to upgrade dispatch systems, and the full City Council is now positioned to vote on whether to accept the donation.
26-1200-S24 · 2026-06-10
Mayor appoints Vilma Dawson to the Police Permit Review Panel; Public Safety Committee approved June 10.
Approved — Vilma Dawson's nomination to the Police Permit Review Panel cleared the Public Safety Committee in June 2026 and now awaits formal City Council action before she can take office.
25-0633 · 2026-06-10
Council accepted a Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation donation of restroom repairs at the 77th Street police station; adopted August 2025, now under reconsideration review.
Approved — the City accepted a fire department donation to repair restrooms at the 77th Street police station, but the matter is back before the Public Safety Committee for a follow-up review scheduled for June 10, 2026, likely for project updates or formal reconsideration.
24-0562 · 2026-06-10
Councilmember Hutt's motion on bus driver safety and transit rider protection remains pending in committees after follow-up reports from LADOT and the Police Commission.
In progress — the city is developing a hybrid safety plan combining police patrols and armed guards at bus stops to address rising assaults on drivers and passengers, pending City Council approval of a formal agreement with LAPD.
26-0366 · 2026-06-09
Annual report on the Pico/Genesee Community Pocket Park Trust Fund, filed by the City Clerk and processed through committee review.
Approved — both committees have reviewed and accepted the annual financial report for the Pico/Genesee Community Pocket Park trust fund, completing the routine annual compliance process.
24-0037 · 2026-05-27
State law preempts LA's cruising ban; city repealing outdated ordinance to clarify what rules still apply.
Approved — the city has voted to remove its outdated cruising ban from the Municipal Code, aligning local law with California's 2024 state ban on local cruising restrictions. The ordinance passed council and is moving through final procedural steps.
23-0255-S1 · 2026-05-25
Council adopted changes to 911 dispatch operations to reduce call response delays by separating non-emergency calls and expanding unarmed crisis response.
Approved — the City Council unanimously backed operational changes to ease 911 bottlenecks by adding non-emergency operators and deploying unarmed crisis teams, and now the Police Commission's implementation report is under committee review.