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Los Angeles City Council meeting summary

Los AngelesJun 5, 20264 min read

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Council adopted multiple administrative and policy actions: it filed greenhouse gas inventory reports, authorized a concession agreement for Sherman Oaks Castle Park, directed reports and actions for animal services programs, established a salary for the Animal Services general manager, approved a $5.3 million transfer to cover Los Angeles Fire Department overtime and unused sick time deficits, and instructed the City Attorney and Department of City Planning to pursue Low-Rise Ordinance changes tied to affordability and reporting for SB 79 implementation.

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The Council approved paperwork and next steps on several topics that affect city operations and planning. Residents should expect follow-up reports (for housing, animal services, and greenhouse gas tracking) and possible future rule changes for low-rise housing near transit that would tie extra density to required affordable units. The Council also moved city money to cover a firefighter staffing shortfall so overtime and sick-time obligations can be met, and approved a long-term concession agreement at Sherman Oaks Castle Park that will be managed by the Department of Recreation and Parks.

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NOTED and FILED the Bureau of Sanitation annual Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory report.
NOTED and FILED the City Administrative Officer report on greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services.
AUTHORIZED the Department of Recreation and Parks to execute a proposed 10-year agreement (with one 5-year option) for operation and maintenance of Sherman Oaks Castle Park Arcade and food/beverage concession (expected minimum $1.04 million annually).
DIRECTED the Department of Animal Services to report on establishing retail space in each shelter and the feasibility of leasing space to third parties for shelter revenue.
DIRECTED the Department of Animal Services to report on FY 2025-26 sterilization vouchers with specified breakdowns (by veterinarian, zip code, availability, and animal type).
RESOLVED salary establishment for the permanent appointment of Gabrielle Amster as General Manager, Department of Animal Services, effective upon Council confirmation.
AUTHORIZED transfers totaling $5,300,000 to cover projected deficits in the Los Angeles Fire Department Overtime Sworn and Unused Sick Time salary accounts (per Budget & Finance Committee recommendations).
REQUESTED the City Attorney and Department of City Planning consider adding a Low-Rise Bonus to the Low-Rise Ordinance tied to affordability set-asides (options: 8% extremely low, 12% low, or 50% moderate), study incentives for 100% affordable projects, require quarterly DCP reports on SB 79 progress using BuildLA or similar, and allow an at-grade parking option screened from view.

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City Council Meeting

Jun 5, 2026, 5:00 PMFriday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM, JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted

Agenda

22-1402 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory report. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Sanitation report dated March 6, 2026 relative to the annual Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory report. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
22-1402
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
22-1402-S1 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated October 2, 2025 relative to the greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
22-1402-S1
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
26-0518 CD 7 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Sherman Oaks Castle Park Arcade and Food and Beverage Concession located at 4989 Sepulveda Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (Board), or designee, to execute the proposed agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and Sherman Oaks Castle Park Arcade and Cafe, LLC (Operator) for the operation and maintenance of the Sherman Oaks Castle Park Arcade and Food and Beverage Concession located at 4989 Sepulveda Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California 91403, for a term of ten years with one five-year extension option exercisable at the sole discretion of the General Manager, RAP, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. INSTRUCT the RAP, prior to execution of the proposed agreement, to: Ensure that the Operator submits proof of current insurance on KwikComply that meets the minimum limits as required by the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Risk Management Division. Ensure that all contracting forms reflect and are consistent with the authorized Operator. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional fiscal impact to the RAP Fund. Based on the information provided by the RAP and the Operator, it is anticipated that the RAP will receive a minimum of $1.04 million on an annual basis and approximately $16.5 million over the ten-year term. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that revenues generated will support the full cost of operations and improvements. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 9, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 9, 2026)
26-0518
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-0884 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to granting easements to Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) on portions of Chatsworth Park North and Chatsworth Park South for the Twin Lakes Pump Station Pipeline Project. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the proposed Twin Lakes Pump Station Pipeline Project (Project) is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] and Section 15303(d) [Construction of water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve such construction] of the California CEQA Guidelines; and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) and Class 3(5) of the City CEQA Guidelines. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to: Approve the use of portions of the Chatsworth Park North and Chatsworth Park South for the installation, operation, and maintenance of water pipelines by the LVMWD as part of the Project. Grant non-exclusive permanent easements to LVMWD on portions of Chatsworth Park North and Chatsworth Park South for the Project, substantially as set forth in the Attachments of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated August 1, 2024, attached to the Council file. Make technical corrections as necessary to carry out the intent of said Board report. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, substantially in the form as set forth in Attachment No. 3 of said Board report, approving the granting of the non-exclusive permanent easements to LVMWD. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary, Board, to execute the Agreement and transmit said executed documents to LVMWD for recordation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of the Board report will have no impact on the RAP’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-0884
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
26-0529 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing retail space in each animal shelter facility to sell pet supplies, and potentially lease space to third parties, to generate revenue for animal shelter operations. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield): DIRECT the Department of Animal Services to report to Council on establishing retail space in each facility to sell pet supplies with revenue going back into operations of animal shelter. The report should also look at the possibility of leasing space to a third party with the same goal. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0529
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26-0533 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to sterilization vouchers issued in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 through the Department of Animal Services (DAS) Spay & Neuter Programs. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield): DIRECT the DAS to report to Council on all vouchers that have been given in FY 2025-26. The report should include: Number of vouchers per approved veterinarians. Vouchers approved by zip code. Average amount of days each week the 725 vouchers were available. Breakdown by dog, cat, rabbit, or other if applicable. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0533
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
26-0569 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to salary recommendation for the permanent appointment of Gabrielle Amster to the position of General Manager, Department of Animal Services Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the salary rate for the position of General Manager, Department of Animal Services, BE ESTABLISHED, as recommended by the Mayor and approved by the EERC on May 19, 2026, effective upon Council confirmation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund impact of this proposal is approximately $16,000 during Fiscal Yeay (FY) 2025-26, attributable to the difference between the proposed salary and the prior incumbent's salary and the proposed reimbursement for relocation expenses. The additional expense shall be absorbed within funds budgeted in the FY 2025-26 budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0569
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
26-0720 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (LEE – RODRIGUEZ) relative to the transfer of funding to cover projected deficits in the Los Angeles Fire Department Overtime Sworn and Unused Sick Time salary accounts. (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0720
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)