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2026-27 Proposition K Assessment / Resolution to Initiate Proceedings

Council File 25-1533

Introduced
2025-12-11
Last changed
2026-05-19
Status
open
Expires
2028-05-18
Committee
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee
Initiated by
L.A. for Kids Steering Committee
References
L.A. for Kids Steering Committee Report: 0220-03145-0413 ; 0220-03145-0415City Attorney Report: R26-0817; R26-0292

Brief

The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee introduced a resolution in December 2025 to begin formal proceedings for a potential 2026-27 Proposition K assessment—a citywide bond measure aimed at funding youth services, libraries, parks, and related community enrichment programs. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item in January 2026. City Council adopted the resolution on April 29, 2026 by a vote of 13-0-2. A City Attorney report dated May 18, 2026 was subsequently referred to committee, and the ordinance became effective on June 4, 2026.

Full summary

Proposition K is Los Angeles's dedicated funding mechanism for children's and youth services, parks, libraries, and community facilities, administered through the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 96-1 under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. This file initiates the official assessment and levy process for fiscal year 2026-27, authorizing the confirmation, collection, and levy of annual Proposition K assessments for that year. The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee submitted the initiating motion in December 2025, and the City Attorney subsequently prepared the legal framework needed to put the assessments into effect. The core substantive action is the adoption of an ordinance ordering the confirmation, levy, and collection of Proposition K annual assessments for fiscal year 2026-27. The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee's assessment report, submitted in April 2026, sets out the proposed expenditure plan identifying projects eligible for funding in 2026-27. For projects potentially subject to environmental review under CEQA, the report recommends that the City Council acknowledge that such projects may only be considered for funding after a formal CEQA determination is made—meaning no separate CEQA finding was required to adopt the levy ordinance itself. The draft ordinance was circulated under Council Rule 38 to the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee, the Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering, and the Department of Recreation and Parks before final adoption. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item on January 13, 2026, and City Council adopted it on January 21, 2026, subject to reconsideration. After the L.A. for Kids Steering Committee submitted its formal assessment report on April 16, 2026, the committee waived further consideration and the full Council voted 13-0-2 on April 29, 2026 to adopt the item forthwith. The ordinance was published and took effect on June 4, 2026. As of May 19, 2026, the file remains open, with a May 18 City Attorney report transmitting a draft ordinance to confirm, levy, and collect the 2026-27 assessments referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee for further action. The file expires May 18, 2028.

Activity (19)

  • 2026-05-19 City Attorney document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.
  • 2026-05-18 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated May 18, 2026.
  • 2026-05-04 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: June 4, 2026.
  • 2026-04-29 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 11, 2026.
  • 2026-04-29 Council adopted item forthwith.
  • 2026-04-29 Council action final.
  • 2026-04-24 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 29, 2026.
  • 2026-04-23 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of item .
  • 2026-04-21 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.
  • 2026-04-16 Document submitted by L.A. for Kids Steering Committee, dated April 16, 2026.
  • 2026-04-08 City Attorney document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.
  • 2026-04-08 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated April 8, 2026.
  • 2026-01-23 Council action final.
  • 2026-01-21 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 2026-01-16 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on January 21, 2026.
  • 2026-01-13 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved item(s) .
  • 2026-01-08 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on January 13, 2026.
  • 2025-12-16 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.
  • 2025-12-11 Document submitted by L.A. for Kids Steering Committee, dated December 11, 2025.

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