Brief

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson moved to accept a financial contribution from the Annenberg Foundation, Ballmer Group, Broad Foundation, and Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to cover operating costs of the City's Office of Strategic Partnerships. Council adopted the motion 13-0-2 on April 21, 2026. The file was transmitted to the Mayor and became final on May 4, 2026.

Full summary

This file authorized the City to accept $334,000 in combined annual philanthropic contributions from four foundations — the Annenberg Foundation, the Ballmer Group, the Broad Foundation, and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation — to help cover operating costs of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships. The commitment runs for two fiscal years, meaning the four foundations together will contribute up to $668,000 total. The funds are received through Community Partners, which serves as the fiscal sponsor for the office. The Office of Strategic Partnerships, modeled on a similar office established during the Villaraigosa administration, operates as a division within the Mayor's Office. Its purpose is to unite philanthropic organizations, community groups, and civic leaders around social, educational, environmental, and other public benefit programs. The motion notes that a similar arrangement was in place the prior fiscal year, when the Harbor Freight Tool Foundation contributed $327,520 toward the same operating costs. The motion directed that the accepted funds be deposited into the General Fund and appropriated to Mayor Fund No. 100-46, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General), with the Mayor's Office and City Attorney authorized to make any technical corrections needed to carry out the action. Council President Harris-Dawson introduced the motion on April 14, 2026, seconded by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky. Council adopted it 13-0-2 on April 21, 2026. The City Clerk transmitted the item to the Mayor on April 22, and the action became final on May 4, 2026. The file is now closed.

Activity (5)

• 2026-05-04 Council action final.
• 2026-04-22 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 4, 2026.
• 2026-04-21 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-17 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 21, 2026.
• 2026-04-14 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-04 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-29 Communication(s) from Public · communication
• 2026-04-14 Motion · motion