Amendments to Chapter 1 and 1A / Los Angeles Municipal Code / 2026 Charter Amendment PL
Council File 26-1247
Under review — the city council is working through proposed changes to its foundational governance rules as part of a 2026 Charter Amendment effort, with the Planning Committee set to discuss it in early September.
Brief
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced a 2026 Charter amendment (CF 26-1247) to amend Chapters 1 and 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, likely addressing planning and land use management authority or procedures. The motion was referred to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee on September 2, 2026, scheduled for hearing on September 8, and approved by the committee that same day. The file remains open and has not yet reached full Council.
Full summary
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield moved to amend Chapters 1 and 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code in connection with the 2026 Charter Amendment initiative. Chapters 1 and 1A contain fundamental provisions governing the structure, powers, and procedures of city government, so amendments at this scope typically address governance rules, administrative authority, or procedural requirements. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tim McOsker. The file was referred to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee immediately upon introduction on September 2, 2026. The committee scheduled the item for discussion at its September 8, 2026 meeting. This motion is linked to related Council File 26-1100-S12, suggesting it may be part of a broader package of Charter Amendment-related legislative changes. As of the most recent activity record, the file remains pending in committee. No amendments have been adopted, no substantive action has been taken beyond the referral and committee scheduling. The file will remain open until September 4, 2028, unless the committee takes action to advance or close it before then.
Activity (3)
- 2026-09-08 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .
- 2026-09-04 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 8, 2026.
- 2026-09-02 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
Documents (1)
- 2026-09-02 Motion · motion