Budget and Finance Committee meeting summary
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The committee approved or concurred with multiple fiscal and policy items, including homelessness governance, grant acceptances, fee updates, and several budget-related actions. Some items were amended before approval.
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The Budget and Finance Committee approved a range of city finance and policy items, including actions related to homelessness governance, grant funding, fee changes, and legal and administrative updates. For residents, this means several city programs and funding requests were moved forward, some with amendments. The minutes excerpt does not provide a single dominant action or a complete item-by-item result for the entire meeting.
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- Approved Motion (McOsker – Jurado) on legal options and short-term strategic actions related to homelessness governance.
- Approved the Chief Legislative Analyst report on the formation of a City Homelessness Governance Structure, with amendments.
- Concurred with the Public Safety Committee’s action to update emergency services charges and increase the rate for basic life support.
- Concurred with the Public Safety Committee’s action to renew applicant agent designations for FEMA and Cal OES grants.
- Concurred with the Government Operations Committee’s action on commercial cannabis fees and fines.
- Approved the Department of Building and Safety report on proposed fee adjustments, as amended.
- Concurred with the Transportation Committee’s action on the Department of Transportation report, as amended.
- Concurred with the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee’s action to authorize grant-related park and recreation projects and extensions.
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- 15-1207-S8 CD 9 City Administrative Officer reports, dated May 13, 2026 and June 9, 2026, relative to status updates on the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project for April and May 2026. (This item is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, Economic Development and Jobs Committee, and Personnel and Hiring Committee. On June 4, 2026, the Budget and Finance Committee continued the item to June 16, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted15-1207-S8Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0600-S21 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Special Studies. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0600-S21Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1126 City Attorney reports and draft Ordinances relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code concerning the City’s commercial cannabis record refiling and renewal requirements. (This item is referred to the Government Operations Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Government Operations Committee approved the item on June 2, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1126Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0600-S125 Office of Finance reports relative to the implementation of a business tax amnesty program for cannabis businesses. (This item is r eferred to the Government Operations Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Government Operations Committee approved the item as amended on June 2, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted.25-0600-S125Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0810 City Administrative Officer report relative to a proposed contract between the Office of Finance and HdL Coren & Cone, Inc. for documentary transfer tax enforcement services. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 28, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)26-0810Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0875 City Administrative Officer report relative to a proposed First Amended and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-146524 between the Office of Finance and Gartner, Inc. to provide project management and information technology consulting services for the LATAX system replacement project. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 10, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 7, 2026)26-0875Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0792 Office of Finance reports relative to the Investment Reports for the months of January 2026 through April 2026. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0792Decision: ITEM(S)
- 14-0499-S9 Department of Transportation report relative to applying for the California Department of Transportation’s 2026 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Call for Projects. (This item is referred to Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation Committee. The Transportation Committee approved the item as amended on May 27, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted14-0499-S9Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0869 Department of Transportation report relative to a United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for the Pedestrianization for the 2028 Games and Beyond project. (This Item is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation Committee. The Transportation Committee approved the item on May 27, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-0869Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0635 Motion (Rodriguez – Harris-Dawson) relative to the United States Customs and Border Protection’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries refund system to reimburse unlawfully collected tariffs. (This item is referred to the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved the item on June 5, 2026.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0635Decision: ITEM(S)
- 22-0708-S3 CD 14 Motion (Jurado – Price) relative to the establishment of a Sixth Street Viaduct Maintenance Trust Fund for the receipt, retention, and disbursement of gifts, contributions, and donations for maintenance of the Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge. (This item is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and Public Works Committee. The Public Works Committee approved the item on June 10, 2026.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted22-0708-S3Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0573 Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15325(f) of the California CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 25 of the City CEQA Guidelines; Proposition K – L.A For Kids Steering Committee report relative to retroactively authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks to submit a funding request and accept grant funding from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District, Measure A Technical Assistance Program, for the acquisition of property located at 355 South Kingsley Drive. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item on May 26, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0573Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0514-S1 Motion (McOsker – Jurado) relative to legal options available to the City of Los Angeles regarding a pathway forward on homelessness governance and short-term strategic actions, including any potential claims, defenses, and strategies to protect the City's interests. Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0514-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0207 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the formation of a City Homelessness Governance Structure. (This item is referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee. The Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the item as amended on April 15, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Encino Neighborhood Council25-0207Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0664 Community Investment Department report relative to a request for authorization to accept the 2026 Community Services Block Grant award, and related actions. (This item is referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee. The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee approved the item on June 5, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0664Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0793 Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks to submit work plans and accept grant funding from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Category 1 and 2 Annual Allocation Programs for the Debs Park Master Plan, Mt. Carmel Recreation Center Improvements, North Valley Trails Master Plan, and Lincoln Park Master Plan projects. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item on June 9, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0793Decision: ITEM(S)
- 16-0428-S2 CD 1 Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report relative to a deadline extension for completion of the design and construction of the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club’s Athletic Field and Basketball Court Lighting Project (Project), and authorization to execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-133387 to effectuate the extension. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item on June 9, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted16-0428-S2Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0410 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to update the schedule of charges for emergency services to increase the rate for basic life support. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on June 10, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0410Decision: ITEM(S)
- 20-0898 City Administrative Officer report and Resolution relative to renewing the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) grants. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on June 10, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted20-0898Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0542 Mayor and City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to the acceptance of a grant award from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27, FY 2027-28, and FY 2029-30 California Gang Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on June 10, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0542Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0600-S20 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to comprehensive amendments to Section 104.19 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code regarding fees and fines associated with Commercial Cannabis Activity. (This item is referred to the Government Operations Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Personnel and Hiring Committee will consider the matter on June 16, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted.26-0600-S20Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0163 Reconsideration of Department of Building and Safety reports relative to proposed rate adjustments for building permit and inspection fees, Board of Building and Safety Commissioners fees, and Residential Property Report fees. (This item is referred to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved the item on April 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0163Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1168 CD 15 City Attorney report relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to provide legal services in the case entitled Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Court of Appeal Case No. B350259; Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 24STCV16728. [The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss the retention of Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP to assist the City Attorney’s Office in the City’s defense of Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Court of Appeal Case No. B350259; LASC Case No. 24STCV16728. (This matter arises from an appeal following the Trial Court’s ruling that a Conditional Use Permit is not required for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, that the City must issue permits for Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC (Oceans 11) on a ministerial basis as Oceans11’s RV Park located at 23416 South President Avenue satisfied the performance standards in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 14.00A.7, but that the Housing Accountability Act did not apply.] Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-1168Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0846 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Tammy Prieto v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32007. (This matter arises from alleged adverse employment claims by a Department of Recreation and Parks employee.)26-0846Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0847 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jose Gerardo Saavedra v. City of Los Angeles, et al ., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV23508. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 26, 2024 at 5453 East Norwich Avenue, Los Angeles.)26-0847Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0848 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lina Yoon v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23360. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 10, 2021, on an uneven portion of the sidewalk in front of 10633 Bothwell Road, Chatsworth, California.)26-0848Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0849 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maria Pizano v. City of Los Angeles, et a l., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CHCV02674. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 3, 2022, in an empty tree well near 11300 block of Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, California.)26-0849Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0850 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Penny Cronau v. City of Los Angeles, et al ., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV05436. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 20, 2024 on an opened and/or broken and/or deteriorating and/or raised portion of the roadway near Canoga Avenue near Erwin Street in Woodland Hills.)26-0850Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0851 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled Carmen Molina, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23VECV00313; Christina Sanchez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , LASC Case No. 23VECV02272 (Non-Lead Case); and, Hormoz Babana v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , LASC Case No. 23CHCV00761 (Non-Lead Case). (This matter arises from a July 3, 2022 fatal automobile accident that occurred at the intersection of Vanowen Street and Corbin Avenue.)26-0851Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0852 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Consuelo Lopez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26405. (This matter arises from a May 17, 2023, traffic collision involving an on-duty Los Angeles Police Department vehicle that occurred on Flower Street at its intersection with 30th Street in Los Angeles.)26-0852Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0853 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Eric Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV06292. (This matter arises from a traffic incident that occurred at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard on June 4, 2024.)26-0853Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0727 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Pacifica of the Valley Corporation , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP04055. (This matter arises from a Business License Tax assessment.)26-0727Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0833 CD 15 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled Fluckers, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23TRCV01881; and Smith, et al. v. Extended Stay America, Inc., et al. , LASC Case No. 23TRCV01883. (This matter involves an exposure to litigation involving the City’s Professional Services Agreement No. C-139548 with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and the aforementioned cases.)26-0833Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0369 CD 10 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled SR West Pico v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP00669. (This matter concerns a petition of writ of administrative mandate relating to the designation of residential real property as subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.) (This item is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and Housing and Homelessness Committee. The Housing and Homelessness Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on June 3, 2026.)26-0369Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-0669 City Attorney report relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services associated with the case entitled Frakes v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCV07755. [The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation in the aforementioned case.] Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted26-0669Decision: ITEM(S)
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