Brief

Councilmember Eunisse Hernandez introduced a motion addressing public right-of-way maintenance in Council District 1 with a focus on reducing pollutants in stormwater under the framework of Measure W (Safe, Clean Water). The Council adopted the motion unanimously on April 22, 2026, by a vote of 12-0-3. The Mayor's review period expired May 4, 2026, and the file is now closed.

Full summary

This motion, introduced by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and seconded by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, directed a $200,000 transfer from the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Municipal Program Special Fund into the Board of Public Works overtime salaries account to pay for public right-of-way maintenance in Council District 1. LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) identified the funds as available within the Stormwater System Integration account and confirmed the proposed expenditures are eligible under the Safe, Clean Water Municipal Program, which restricts spending to activities that reduce pollutants in stormwater or prevent pollutants from entering the city's stormwater system. The motion specifically targets blight reduction — removing trash, litter, and debris from public rights-of-way — as activities with a direct nexus to stormwater pollution reduction. The motion also authorized the Department of Public Works to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the fund transfer instructions as needed to carry out the intent of the motion. On the day of the Council vote, Hernandez introduced an amendment to strike the specific fund transfer language from the motion text, suggesting the appropriation mechanics may have been handled through a separate or revised instrument while the underlying policy direction remained intact. The Council adopted the amended item on April 22, 2026, by a vote of 12-0-3. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on April 24, 2026. No mayoral action was recorded before the May 4, 2026 deadline, and the file closed on that date. The one-time funding is intended to support overtime staffing for right-of-way cleanup crews operating in District 1, with all expenditures required to demonstrate a clear connection to stormwater pollution prevention.

Activity (5)

• 2026-05-04 Council action final.
• 2026-04-24 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 4, 2026.
• 2026-04-22 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-17 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 22, 2026.
• 2026-04-15 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-04 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-22 Motion 40A (Hernandez - Jurado) · motion
• 2026-04-15 Motion · motion