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Rules Committee continues charter reform items

Los AngelesMay 21, 20262 min read

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The Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met May 21, 2026 and postponed action on multiple City Charter reform items. Item 26-0489 (Charter Reform Commission report) was continued to May 28, 2026; several related motions were continued to dates to be determined. The special meeting limited public comment to in-person attendance and noted available interpretation services and broadcast options.

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The committee did not adopt any charter changes at this meeting; it delayed decisions so members can review proposals further. Proposals under consideration include changes to City elections (for example ranked-choice or noncitizen voting), an increase in Recreation and Parks funding, a requirement for regular fee studies by departments, creation of an Inspector General role in the Ethics Commission, rules on suspension for elected officials, and limits on caretakers running for the same council seat. Residents should not expect any immediate policy changes from these items; follow-up hearings and votes will be scheduled later and posted on the City Clerk website.

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Item 26-0489 (Charter Reform Commission report) continued to 05/28/26.
Item 26-0489-S2 (motion and RAP report to increase annual RAP appropriation) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0489-S3 (motion to require regular fee studies from departments) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0489-S6 (motion on voting reform such as Ranked Choice or Approval Voting) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0638 (motion re: ballot measure to enable City Council to authorize noncitizen voting) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0489-S5 (motion to establish an Inspector General within the City Ethics Commission) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0489-S8 (motion to clarify suspension for misconduct for elected officials) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0647 (motion to require submission of financial disclosure statements by commissions/boards prior to Council consideration) continued to date to be determined.
Item 26-0658 (motion to restrict an appointed caretaker of a vacant Council Office from seeking election to the same Office) continued to date to be determined.
The special meeting limited public comment to in-person attendance only and noted meetings are broadcast online and on Cable Channel 35; Spanish interpretation and other language services are available upon request.

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SPECIAL - Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

May 21, 2026, 8:00 PMCalled by Committee Chair, SPECIAL MEETING – Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 1:00 PM, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted

Agenda

26-0489 CONTINUED FROM 5/14/26 Charter Reform Commission report relative to recommendations for amendments to the City Charter, in accordance with Ordinance No. 188303. Overview of Commission Report Government Efficiency, Planning, City Powers, Neighborhood Councils Budget, Infrastructure and Procurement Elections and Ethics Personnel, Police and Matters Not Addressed in Preceding Meetings Final Recommendations Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council For, if Amended: Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council
26-0489
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0489-S2 CONTINUED FROM 5/14/26 Motion (Jurado – Rodriguez, et al.) and Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) report relative to a Charter amendment to increase the City’s annual appropriation to the RAP from 0.0325 percent of assessed value of all property, as assessed for City taxes, up to 0.0650 percent of said taxes. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0489-S2
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0489-S3 CONTINUED FROM 5/14/26 Motion (Soto-Martinez – Harris-Dawson) relative to a Charter amendment to require a regular schedule of fee studies from all Charter and ordinance departments that charge fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0489-S3
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0489-S6 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to reform voting in the City, such as Ranked Choice Voting and Approval Voting, it’s associated costs, and the ability of the County of Los Angeles to administer the changes. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0489-S6
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0638 Motion (Soto-Martinez – Jurado) relative to a ballot measure to enable the City Council to authorize noncitizen voting in elections for City offices and for members of the Los Angeles Board of Education. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0638
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0489-S5 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to establilsh an Inspector General within the City Ethics Commission and its role. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0489-S5
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0489-S8 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to clarify suspension for misconduct for all elected officials. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0489-S8
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0647 Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) relative to a Charter Amendment to require Commissions and Boards to submit the Statement of Economic Interests and Restricted Source Financial Disclosure Statements prior to their consideration by the Council. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0647
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
26-0658 Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to restrict an appointed caretaker of a vacant Council Office from seeking election to the same Office. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0658
Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)