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Council File 26-1170

Under review — the city is studying how it evaluates and prioritizes capital infrastructure projects, with the motion now pending before three committees after the Public Works Committee approved it in late August.

Introduced
2026-08-21
Last changed
2026-09-11
Status
open
Expires
2028-09-11
Committee
Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee
Mover
IMELDA PADILLA
Second
TRACI PARK
References
Related Council File: 26-0758; 25-0752

Brief

Councilmember Imelda Padilla introduced a motion directing the Bureau of Engineering to examine how the City evaluates and prioritizes capital infrastructure projects. The motion seeks to understand the current intake process and assess potential effects on project delivery and planning outcomes. Seconded by Traci Park, the file is currently pending review in three committees: Arts, Parks, and City Facilities; Budget and Finance; and Public Works. The Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee has scheduled the item for discussion on September 16, 2026.

Full summary

On August 21, 2026, Councilmember Imelda Padilla introduced a motion, seconded by Traci Park, directing a review of Los Angeles' capital project intake process. The motion seeks to have the Bureau of Engineering study how the City currently evaluates, prioritizes, and processes capital infrastructure improvement projects, with particular attention to understanding potential impacts on project selection, scheduling, and overall infrastructure planning outcomes. The motion was initially referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, Government Operations Committee, and Public Works Committee on August 21. The Public Works Committee scheduled the item for its August 26 meeting, where it was approved and then transmitted to the Budget and Finance Committee and Government Operations Committee. On August 28, the City Clerk rereferred the item to Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee; Budget and Finance Committee; and Public Works Committee pursuant to Council File No. 26-2000, suggesting a subsequent reorganization of committee referrals. As of September 11, 2026, the Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee has scheduled the item for committee discussion on September 16, 2026. The file remains pending across all three committees and has not yet reached the full City Council for a vote. The motion is related to Council Files 26-0758 and 25-0752, indicating it may be part of a broader policy conversation around capital infrastructure planning. The file expires on September 11, 2028, providing a two-year window for council action.

Activity (6)

  • 2026-09-11 Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 16, 2026.
  • 2026-08-28 City Clerk rereferred item to Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee; Budget and Finance Committee; Public Works Committee, pursuant to Council File No. 26-2000.
  • 2026-08-26 Public Works Committee transmitted Council File to Budget and Finance Committee; Government Operations Committee.
  • 2026-08-26 Public Works Committee approved item(s) .
  • 2026-08-24 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on August 26, 2026.
  • 2026-08-21 Motion referred to Budget and Finance Committee; Government Operations Committee; Public Works Committee.

Documents (2)

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