Budget and Finance Committee meeting summary

26-0040 Motion (McOsker, Yaroslavsky – Jurado) relative to a comprehensive staffing plan for the Office of the City Attorney with detailed current and projected staffing needs that is designed to significantly reduce the City’s reliance on outside counsel costs; and related matters. (This item is referred to the Personnel and Hiring Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Personnel and Hiring Committee approved the item on January 23, 2026.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1489 City Attorney report relative to an update on affirmative litigation challenging actions of the federal government. (The Budget and Finance Committee continued the item to a date to be determined on January 20, 2026.) [The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to pending litigation in the cases entitled King County et al. v. Turner et al. (No. 2:25-cv-814-BJR, W.D. Wash.); County of Santa Clara, et al. v. Noem, et al. (No. 3:25-cv-08330-WHO, N.D. Cal.); City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Trump, et al. (No. 3:25-cv-1350-WHO, N.D. Cal.); and, Pedro Vasquez Perdomo et al. v. Noem et al. (No. 2:25-cv-05605-MEMF, C.D. Cal.).] Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0885 City Administrative Officer report relative to all City projects, programs, and services that could be impacted by H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). ( This item is referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee appproved the item as amended on January 16, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1391 Board of Police Commissioners and City Administrative Officer reports relative to retroactive approval and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant award from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee considered the item on January 14, 2026, and will submit the Committee report to Council without recommendation.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1159 Board of Police Commissioners and City Administrative Officer reports relative to the acceptance of a grant award from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Alcohol Policing Partnership Program Grant. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on January 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

22-1479 City Administrative Officer report relative to a change in scope of the Fiscal Year 2022 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Grant Program. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on January 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

22-1316-S3 City Attorney report relative to the acceptance of the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program – Year 4 grant award by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on January 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

22-0057 Board of Police Commissioners and City Administrative Officer reports relative to a no-cost extension for the Fiscal Year 2021 Collaborative Crisis Response Training Grant Program. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee aprpoved the item on January 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

21-1015-S15 City Administrative Officer and Mayor reports relative to a grant application and award from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Homeland Security and Emergency Management – Fiscal Year 2024-25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on January 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1536 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report and Resolution relative to the submission of a Continued and Expansion Funding Application to the California Department of Social Services General Child Care and Development (CCTR) Program for subsidized preschool services at Department of Recreation and Parks’ licensed preschools for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (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 January 13, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1488 Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report relative to retroactively authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks to submit grant applications and accept grant funds, if awarded, for six planning and design and capital improvement projects from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District under the Measure A 2025 Competitive Program. (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 January 13, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

17-0964-S1 City Administrative Officer report relative to the First Restated and Amended Master Placement Agreement No. C-143732 with FUSE Corps to provide a framework for City departments that participate in the FUSE Executive Fellowship Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 10, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 10, 2026)

26-0014 Collections Board of Review report and findings relative to the removal of delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

12-1670-S10 Proposition K – L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report relative to authorizing an earmark of Proposition K program interest funds to reduce the shortfall for three projects, the transfer of funds previously allocated for capital projects within the Proposition K Maintenance Fund to the Proposition K Capital Fund, and related matters. (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 October 28, 2025.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1424 Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the City Attorney and relevant City departments, to develop a permanent City policy for waiving rebuilding fees for residents affected by disasters such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, to ensure a consistent and equitable approach to disaster recovery. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item on December 10, 2025.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1433-S1 CD 4 Motion (Raman – Soto-Martinez) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Department of Recreation and Parks, to report on an ongoing funding source for daily security services at Runyon Canyon Park from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0600-S77 Adopted Budget Recommendation and Department on Disability report relative to a Special Study on the feasibility of establishing a fee-for-service program to support Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to ensure that physical improvements, mobile accessibility and electronic services are reimbursed by other City departments, including proprietary departments. (Pursuant to Council action of July 30, 2025; Council file No. 25-0600-S32) (The Budget and Finance Committee continued the item to a date to be determined on January 20, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

13-1301-S11 Mayor and City Administrative Officer reports relative to the acceptance of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Securing the Cities Program Sustainment Grant award, and Budget Modifications for FYs 2020-2024 Award funding. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Safety Committee approved the item as amended on January 14, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted

26-0104 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 Krystal Shin, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23442. (This matter arises from an incident involving defective playground equipment on February 12, 2022, at a City park located at 11075 Foothill Boulevard, in Lake View Terrace.)

26-0081 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 Patty Namkoong, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al ., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02165. (This matter arises out of an accident involving a vehicle to vehicle traffic collision occurring March 26, 2021, at the intersection of Glencoe Avenue and Maxella Avenue.)

25-0472 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled D’Jeon Rieux v. Los Angeles Fire Department , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV26690. (This matter arises from a complaint of Labor Code Section 432.7 and Government Code Section 12952 violations against the City.)

26-0108 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 Dina Demas v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV13231. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 29, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 17509 Ventura Blvd, in the City of Los Angeles.)

26-0107 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 Nasser Pouladian v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02554. (This matter arises from a December 8, 2021, sidewalk trip and fall incident near the intersection of Ashton Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, in Los Angeles.)

26-0112 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 Jorge Eduardo Ramirez Delgado v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24VECV02713. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 16, 2023, on the sidewalk in front of 6822 Van Nuys Boulevard, in Van Nuys.)

26-0082 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 Antonio De Souza Filho v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26611. (This matter arises from a November 17, 2021, vehicle versus pedestrian incident at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and De Longpre Avenue, in Los Angeles.)

26-0114 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 Hector Gamez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25768. (This matter arises from a fall incident on November 29, 2021, on the roadway near 2722 West Avenue 31, in Los Angeles.)

26-0083 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 Sandra Gale Truitt v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV31845 (This matter involves a trip and fall incident on March 13, 2023, near 4267 Degnan Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.)

26-0115 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 Joerg Maeckle v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV14327. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 23, 2022, in the crosswalk at the intersection of Acama Street and Lankershim Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)

26-0089 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 Martha Hermosillo v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV01961. (This matter arises from a February 10, 2023, trip and fall incident near the intersection of South Wilton Place and 15th Street, in Los Angeles.)

26-0092 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 Arianne Ortiz v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV34295. (This matter arises from a trip and fall on April 24, 2022, on Selma Avenue near the intersection of Schrader Boulevard, in the City ofLos Angeles.)

26-0099 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 Marcia McAdoo v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46555. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 4, 2020, on an uneven portion of the sidewalk in front of 1246 South Hope Street, in Los Angeles, California.)

26-0117 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 Alice Kaczor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VEVC05337. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 1, 2023, on the roadway near 15124 Dickens Street, Sherman Oaks, California.)

26-0100 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 Gonzalez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31564. (This matter arises from a September 7, 2021, trip-and-fall that occurred at 830 South Hill Street, in Los Angeles.)

26-0119 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 Victor Estuardo Jovel v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32605. (This matter arises from an August 5, 2021, trip and fall incident occurring on the sidewalk near 13360 Sherman Way and Varna Avenue, in Van Nuys, California.)

26-0103 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 Cathy Fiendel v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22BBCV01270. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on July 28, 2022, on the sidewalk abutting 11942 Saticoy Street, in North Hollywood.)

26-0118 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 George Stephen Simonian v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25260. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 26, 2020, on an uplifted sidewalk located at 351 East 2nd Street, in Los Angeles.)

26-0097 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 Verdin v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Case No. 2:24-cv-08892. (This matter arises from alleged failure to include the education incentive paid to Los Angeles Police Department rank-and-file in the regular hourly rate when making payment of Fair Labor Standards Act overtime hours during the period from October 15, 2021 to present.)

26-0095 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 Jacqueline Rivera v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16892. (This matter arises from a May 5, 2021 incident where Plaintiff Jacqueline Rivera contends that she was unlawfully terminated from City of Los Angeles employment.)

26-0096 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 Cecilia Cazarez Hernandez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV30989. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic incident on May 18, 2023, that occurred on Glendale Boulevard at its intersection with Hyperion Avenue.)

26-0094 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 Luis Zambrano, et al. v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV12892. (This matter arises from a June 30, 2021, incident involving the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad.)

26-0093 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 Joseph LaRocca v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV07744. (This matter arises from a June 18, 2022, police incident wherein Plaintiff was unintentionally struck by a 40 mm less-lethal round at the 6th Street Viaduct at Clarence Street in the Los Angeles Police Department Hollenbeck Division.)

23-0525 CD 7 City Attorney report relative to the payment of fees and costs associated with a Writ of Mandate in the case entitled Janet Jha v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03499. [The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above-entitled case. (This matter concerns litigation that resulted in a Writ of Mandate regarding the City’s land use application processing for a 40-unit housing development at 13916 West Polk Street under the Housing Accountability Act.)] Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-1540 The Committee shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lillian Carranza v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV02594. (This matter arises from an employment litigation case against the City of Los Angeles.)

25-1114 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the payment of attorney costs in the case entitled Los Angeles Times Communications LLC v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01267. (This case arises out of a California Public Records Act request where attorneys’ fees were awarded to the Los Angeles Times.)