Brief

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez moved to install a new plaque at Highland Park Veterans Memorial Square in Council District 1, with funding from the AB1290 fund. The motion was adopted unanimously by Council on May 13, 2026, by a vote of 15-0. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on May 15, with a deadline of May 26, 2026, for mayoral action.

Full summary

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, seconded by Heather Hutt, introduced a motion on May 6, 2026, to fund a new plaque installation and paint match at Highland Park Veterans Memorial Square, located at N. Figueroa St. and York Blvd. in Council District 1. The project is a coordinated effort between CD 1, the Bureau of Street Services, local veterans, and the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council. The motion directs $22,500 from the AB1290 Fund (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services account) to be transferred to the Bureau of Street Services. Of that total, $12,500 is allocated for overtime labor and $10,000 for construction expenses. The Bureau of Street Services is also authorized to make administrative corrections or clarifications to the fund transfer instructions as needed to carry out the motion's intent. The City Clerk placed the item on the Council agenda for May 13, 2026, where the full Council adopted it unanimously 15-0. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on May 15, 2026, with a deadline of May 26, 2026, for mayoral action. The measure remains open pending that action.

Activity (4)

• 2026-05-15 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 26, 2026.
• 2026-05-13 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-05-08 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 13, 2026.
• 2026-05-06 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-13 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-05-06 Motion · motion