Summary

Rules, Elections & Intergovernmental Relations meeting summary

Los AngelesMay 21, 20262 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

The Committee reviewed the Charter Reform Commission report and eight related motions proposing Charter amendments (including parks funding, fee studies, voting reform, and ethics changes). No final votes were taken: the main report was continued to 05/28/26 and the remaining motions were continued to dates to be determined.

Committees mentioned

Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.

Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Topics discussed

Budget & TaxElections

View official document

Was this summary helpful?

Your feedback helps us prioritize what to improve next.

What this means

Committee members discussed a set of proposed changes to the City Charter—covering topics like park funding, how the City sets fees, voting methods, and ethics oversight—but did not adopt any changes. "Continued" means the items will be considered again at a future meeting, so no new rules or ballot measures were approved at this session. Residents can expect further meetings and opportunities to comment before any changes are finalized.

Key decisions

Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.

Charter Reform Commission report (CF 26-0489) continued to 05/28/26.
Motion and RAP report to increase annual RAP appropriation (CF 26-0489-S2) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion to require regular fee studies by departments (CF 26-0489-S3) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion on voting reform (Ranked Choice/Approval Voting) and related costs (CF 26-0489-S6) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion on a ballot measure to enable City Council-authorized noncitizen voting (CF 26-0638) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion to establish an Inspector General within the City Ethics Commission (CF 26-0489-S5) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion to clarify suspension for misconduct for elected officials (CF 26-0489-S8) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion to require disclosure statements from Commissions and Boards before Council consideration (CF 26-0647) continued to a date to be determined.
Motion to restrict an appointed caretaker from seeking election to the same Council office (CF 26-0658) continued to a date to be determined.

Timeline & follow-ups

Action items flagged by the community.

No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.

Meeting information

Details and records from this meeting.

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)