Bob Blumenfield
Motion seeks plan for virtual elephant exhibit at LA Zoo before 2028 Olympics
City analysts would report within 60 days on cost, partners and financing for a holographic elephant exhibit at the city-run zoo.
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Motion seeks report on Film Friendly Zones with waived city filming fees
Council districts could designate zones where city filming fees are waived or cut at least 50 percent, with permits issued in five business days.
Motion seeks rules for removing artwork from the city's art collection
Los Angeles has no policy for deaccessioning any of the more than 2,000 artworks it owns and displays in public buildings.
Motion asks for report on LAPD's role in evictions and lockouts
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado wants city agencies to spell out what police can and cannot do when called to an eviction.
Motion seeks reports on cost and rollout of 5-foot fire clearance rules in LA
City analysts would have 60 days to estimate what Zone 0 vegetation rules would cost homeowners and the city.
Motion seeks review of rooftop solar safety rules after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
City departments would report on who inspects commercial solar arrays and why panels stayed energized during the June fire.
Motion would require LAFD spending plan before voters decide Measure FD
Councilwoman Traci Park asks the Fire Department to report by Nov. 3 on how a proposed half-cent sales tax would be spent.
Motion asks city analysts to release overdue reports on nuisance property enforcement
Councilmember Tim McOsker wants pending recommendations on fines, orders and state law changes for problem properties made public.
Motion would spend $330,000 in CD3 funds to study artificial turf in city parks
Recreation and Parks would compare costs, injuries, heat and chemical runoff at synthetic fields and report back in 180 days.
Motion seeks review of how city departments write their own personnel rules
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks the Personnel Department to report on department-specific staffing policies and who approves them.
Motion seeks ULA tax exemption for nonprofit subsidiaries formed to buy property
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks for review of exempting nonprofit acquisition entities, and possible refunds of taxes already paid.
Motion seeks contracts for city services at Super Bowl LXI events in Los Angeles
The NFL and host committee would reimburse the city for police and other services at Super Bowl Experience events Feb. 10-13, 2027.
Motion seeks report on 1991 Christopher Commission as part of City Charter review
The Chief Legislative Analyst would review which police oversight recommendations were adopted and which remain outstanding.
Motion would add two Council District 14 festivals to citywide special events list
Feria de los Moles would get $10,000 in city fee support and the Monterey Hill Jazz Festival $5,000.
Motion seeks count of City and County shelter beds ahead of possible split with County
City offices would report how many interim beds exist, who funds them, and what happens to County referrals if services separate.
Motion seeks rules for AI rent-setting software used by LA landlords
City housing officials would study registration, tenant notice, and fees for landlords using algorithmic pricing software.
City report tracks $1 billion homelessness budget, 37 percent spent through March
Through March 31, 2026, the city had spent or committed $368.9 million of its $1 billion adjusted homelessness budget.
Motion seeks citywide rules for how LA collects and shares resident data
City departments would follow one set of standards for data retention, access, sharing and cybersecurity.
Motion seeks up to $4 million to buy Canoga Park site for homeless young women
A council motion would use state homelessness funds to acquire 7033 Owensmouth Ave. for roughly 20 to 24 beds.
Motion would swap Mid City festival onto city's special events fee-waiver list
Councilmember Heather Hutt asks to replace the MINC Music & Arts Festival with the Mid City Music & Arts Festival at $75,000.
Motion would direct Personnel Department to write long-range city workforce plan
Councilmember Tim McOsker asks staff to plan for retirements, training and succession across city jobs.
Motion seeks city contract for 2027 SAG Awards at Shrine Auditorium
The city would waive reimbursement for most services at the February 28, 2027 ceremony, but bill for police.
Motion seeks study of adding investment accounts to Opportunity L.A. savings program
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez asks city staff to study letting families contribute funds that grow for college, training or a first home.
Motion seeks report on insurance costs for homeless service providers
City analysts would review how insurance requirements and City policies affect shelter operators' costs.
Motion would add Lantern Festival to citywide special events list in Council District 3
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield asks for $15,000 in city support for the West Valley event under the Special Events Ordinance.
Motion seeks legal review of homeless funding bidding, city-only Continuum of Care
Councilmember Harris-Dawson asks the City Attorney to weigh litigation after County got all administrative roles in the regional system.