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Charter reform items move ahead
Los AngelesJun 12, 20264 min read
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The committee reviewed a long list of proposed changes to the City Charter, including election rules, neighborhood appeals, public accountability, and several workforce and port-related items. Most items were continued to a later meeting, while several were approved or noted and filed.
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The committee looked at many proposed changes to the City Charter. Some items were approved, some were noted and filed, and most were continued, which means they were pushed to a later meeting for further review. The proposals covered election rules, neighborhood appeals, ethics and accountability, city department powers, and port and workforce policies.
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- Approved the Chief Legislative Analyst report on Charter reform recommendations, as amended, with some items continued to 6/15/26.
- Approved the motion to create a Neighborhood Appeals Commission, as amended, and continued it to 6/15/26.
- Approved the motion to bifurcate the Office of the City Attorney to establish an Office of Legal Counsel within the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst, and continued it to 6/15/26.
- Noted and filed the motion to establish a diverse seven-member Board of Neighborhood Appeals, and continued it to 6/15/26.
- Approved the motion to reform voting in the City, including Ranked Choice Voting and Approval Voting, and continued it to 6/15/26.
- Approved the motion to establish an Inspector General within the City Ethics Commission, and continued it to 6/15/26.
- Approved the motion to clarify suspension for misconduct for elected officials, and continued it to 6/15/26.
- Continued the remaining listed items to 6/15/26.
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SPECIAL - Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Jun 12, 2026, 8:00 PMCalled by Committee Chair, SPECIAL MEETING – Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Friday, June 12, 2026 - 1:00 PM, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted
Agenda
- 26-0489 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Chief Legislative Analyst and Charter Reform Commission reports 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: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council Venice Neighborhood Council For, if Amended: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council Against, unless Amended: Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council26-0489Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S4 CONTINUED FROM 5/05/26 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to create a Neighborhood Appeals Commission comprised of seven members appointed to represent each area of the current Area Plannning Commissions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0489-S4Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S7 CONTINUED FROM 5/05/26 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to bifurcate the Office of the City Attorney to establish an Office of Legal Counsel within the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst and associated costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0489-S7Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S9 CONTINUED FROM 5/05/26 Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to establishing a diverse seven member Board of Neighborhood Appeals representing the City’s seven regions, and as the City’s sole appeal body on all quasi-judicial matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0489-S9Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0118 CD 15 CONTINUED FROM 5/14/26 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to proposed Charter amendments and policy changes for the Port of Los Angeles, including the Public Access Investment Plan and workforce impact disclosures for Port leasing and development agreements. (Referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism [TTT] Committee and Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. The TTT Committee approved the report recommendations as amended, on 4/14/26.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Wilmington Neighborhood Council25-0118Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0654 CONTINUED FROM 5/14/26 Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to grant the Department of Public Works the power and duties to construct, operate, and maintain facilities that are not a dedicated public right-of-way. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0654Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0656 CONTINUED FROM 5/14/26 Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to remove certain language regarding the devotion of time to the duties of the Board of Public Works. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0656Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S2 CONTINUED FROM 5/21/26 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 submitted26-0489-S2Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S3 CONTINUED FROM 5/21/26 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 submitted26-0489-S3Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S6 CONTINUED FROM 5/21/26 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 submitted26-0489-S6Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S5 CONTINUED FROM 5/21/26 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 submitted26-0489-S5Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0658 CONTINUED FROM 5/21/26 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 submitted26-0658Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0638 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 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 submitted26-0638Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S8 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to clarify suspension for misconduct for all elected officials. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0489-S8Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0647 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 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 submitted26-0647Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0426-S2 CD 15 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (McOsker – Padilla) relative to a Charter amendment to implement a Workforce Impact Report framework for the Port of Los Angeles, including integration into decision-making processes, workforce protections, and potential Charter amendment. (Referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism [TTT] Committee and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. The TTT Committee approved the Motion recommendations on 4/14/26.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0426-S2Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0426 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (McOsker - Hernandez) relative to a Charter amendmnet to implement a Workforce Impact Report framework to evaluate the impacts of proposed policies, projects, permits, operational changes, contracting decisions, or technology deployments on workers and the regional economy. (Referred to Economic Development and Jobs Committee and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0426Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0637 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (McOsker – Park) relative to a Charter amendment to allow any Port Warden hired from outside City service to participate in either the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension plan or the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0637Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0489-S1 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) Board of Administration report relative to Charter amendments to authorize LACERS to meet staffing needs and set compensation, set scheduling for Board meetings, select the General Manager and compensation, and select legal counsel when a conflict of interest with the City Attorney is determined. (Referred to Personnel and Hiring Committee and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0489-S1Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0655 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (Hutt, Park - Harris-Dawson) relative to a Charter amendment to implement the Assign Hire Supplemental Retirement Credit Program, a supplemental benefit for Los Angeles Fire Department members who work involuntary additional duty shifts. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0655Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0659 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (Park, Padilla - McOsker) relative to a Charter amendment to establish a residency requirement for the Board of Airport Commissioners. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0659Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0779 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (Nazarian - Rodriguez) relative to a Charter amendment to expand the role of the Office of Public Accountability / Ratepayer Advocate to conduct independent public analysis of Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) rate actions, change reporting authority to the Board of Public Works, and provide for proportionate funding from the Department of Water and Power and BOS. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0779Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0703 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (Jurado – Blumenfield) relative to a Charter amendment to allow the City Council to remove the General Manager of a City Department, Office or Board. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0703Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 26-0675 CONTINUED FROM 5/28/26 Motion (Rodriguez - McOsker) relative to a Charter amendment to create an oversight role for the City Council of the Mayor's Executive Directives. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0675Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
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