Brief

The Board of Public Works submitted the 2026 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement ordinance, which authorizes the City's routine program to clear weeds and brush from public rights-of-way and city properties. Council adopted the ordinance on May 5, 2026 by a vote of 14-0-1. The ordinance became effective on May 29, 2026, following mayoral review.

Full summary

The 2026 Annual Weed and Brush Abatement ordinance, initiated by the Board of Public Works, formally declares that weeds, rubbish, refuse, and dirt accumulating on certain streets, sidewalks, parkways, and on or in front of certain private properties throughout Los Angeles constitute a public nuisance. Prepared by the City Attorney's office under California Government Code Sections 39560 through 39588, the ordinance also declares the City Council's intention to order the abatement of those nuisances. This is a routine annual measure that triggers the legal process allowing the City to clear hazardous vegetation and debris from public and private property. A key procedural step embedded in the ordinance is the setting of June 2, 2026 as the date for the City Council to hear any objections from property owners or other affected parties before abatement work proceeds. This hearing requirement is mandated by state law and gives property owners a formal opportunity to contest whether their property is subject to the program. The draft ordinance was reviewed and approved by the Board of Public Works on March 20, 2026, satisfying the Council Rule 38 referral requirement, before City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto transmitted it to Council on April 27, 2026. Council adopted the ordinance on May 5, 2026 by a vote of 14-0-1, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51. The City Clerk transmitted the measure to the Mayor on May 6, 2026. The ordinance was published and posted on May 20, 2026 and took effect on May 29, 2026, putting the abatement program on track ahead of the summer fire season.

Activity (8)

• 2026-05-20 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: May 29, 2026.
• 2026-05-06 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 18, 2026.
• 2026-05-05 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-05-01 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 5, 2026.
• 2026-04-28 City Attorney document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-04-27 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated April 27, 2026.
• 2026-03-23 Board of Public Works document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-03-20 Document submitted by Board of Public Works, dated March 20, 2026.

Documents (8)

• 2026-05-29 Final Ordinance No. 188923 · other
• 2026-05-20 Declaration of Posting · other
• 2026-05-05 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-04-27 Report from City Attorney · report
• 2026-04-27 Attachment to Report dated 4-27-26 - Draft Ordinance · attachment
• 2026-03-20 Report from Board of Public Works · report
• 2026-03-20 Attachment to Report dated 3-20-26 - Proposed Ordinance of Intention · attachment
• 2026-03-20 Attachment to Report dated 3-20-26 - Transmittal · attachment