Brief

Councilmember Heather Hutt moved to illuminate Los Angeles City Hall with Peru's red-and-white colors to commemorate two centuries of diplomatic ties between the United States and Peru. The motion, seconded by Imelda Padilla, was adopted by Council on April 29, 2026, by a vote of 13-0-2. The file is now closed following mayoral action.

Full summary

On April 17, 2026, Councilmember Heather Hutt introduced a motion to mark the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and the United States with a special recognition event from Council District 10, centered on illuminating City Hall on May 2, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Imelda Padilla. The motion authorized a transfer of $438 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund to the General Services Fund's Hiring Hall account to cover staffing costs associated with the illumination and related ceremonial services. This is a routine funding mechanism the city uses for similar commemorative events. The file moved quickly through the legislative process without committee referral. The City Clerk scheduled the item directly for a full Council vote, and on April 29, 2026, the Council adopted the motion 13-0-2, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on May 1, 2026, and Council action became final on May 11, 2026, closing the file. The City Hall illumination itself took place on May 2, ahead of the file's final closure.

Activity (5)

• 2026-05-11 Council action final.
• 2026-05-01 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 11, 2026.
• 2026-04-29 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-24 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 29, 2026.
• 2026-04-17 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-11 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-17 Motion · motion