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26-0129
RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing for a complete and
accurate count for the 2030 Decennial Census.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-
Martinez – Rodriguez):
1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the
assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), City
Attorney, and Mayor, to coordinate the City’s preparations for
the 2030 Decennial Census.
2. INSTRUCT the Planning Department, Information Technology
Agency, Housing Department, Police Department, Fire
Department, City Clerk, Economic Workforce and Development
Department, Department of Building and Safety, Bureau of
Engineering, Department of Water and Power, and Department
of Neighborhood Empowerment, to identify a departmental point
person on Census 2030 issues and to develop a work program
to address technical matters related to the 2030 Decennial
Census, including funding requirements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed
a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
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Item
#66
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25-1159
PUBLIC
SAFETY
and
BUDGET
AND
FINANCE
COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26
Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Program grant application and
award.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles
Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
a. Retroactively apply for and accept the FY 2025-26 APP
Program grant, in the amount of $100,000 from the State
of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,
for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
b. Negotiate and execute any documents or agreements
necessary to accept the grant, subject to the approval by
the City Attorney as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
a. Spend up to $100,000 in funding in accordance with the
grant award agreement.
b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and
deposit the FY 2025-26 APP grant funds received under
this agreement into the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70,
account number to be determined.
c. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any technical
adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and
Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller
to implement the instructions.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to
$100,000 within the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70,
account number to be determined, for the receipt and
disbursement of the FY 2025-26 APP Program grant
funds.
b. Increase appropriations and transfer, as necessary, from
FY 2025-26 APP Program grant funds, Fund No. 339/70,
account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70,
account numbers and amounts as follows:
i. Account No. 001092 – Overtime Sworn; Amount:
$90,000
ii. Account No. TBD – Related Costs; Amount: $9,350
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the
recommendations stated in the report will authorize the LAPD to
accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000 from the State of
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for participation
in the FY 2025-26 APP Program. There is no matching requirement
associated with this grant award. There is no additional impact on the
General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the
recommendations provided in this report comply with the City’s
Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, one-time grant
funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures. |
February 17, 2026
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Item
#61
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(58)
22-0057
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to a no-cost extension for the Fiscal Year 2021
Collaborative Crisis Response Training (FY21 CRT) Grant Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
a. Accept the United States Department of Justice, Bureau
of Justice Assistance’s approval of a no-cost extension for
the FY21 CRT Grant Program award, extending the award
period from October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2024; to October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025.
b. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement for the period
of October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025, subject to
the review of the City Attorney as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for
any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHOIRZE the Controller
to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
within the report will authorize the continued expenditure of the CRT
Grant award totaling $500,000 from the United States Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the term from October 1,
2022 through December 31, 2025. No matching funds are required for
this grant. There will be no additional impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the
recommendations provided in the report comply with the City’s
Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, all grant funds will be
utilized for grant-eligible activities. |
February 17, 2026
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Item
#58
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(57)
22-1479
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to a change in scope of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022
Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (FY22 Cold Cases) Grant
Program.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department
(LAPD), or designee, to:
a. Accept the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance’s approval to revise the scope of the FY22
Cold Cases Grant Program, expanding coverage from cold
cases in the LAPD’s South Bureau Homicide Division to include
those in the Robbery Homicide Division.
b. Negotiate and execute the programmatic grant modification,
reflecting the change in scope, subject to the review of the City
Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO)
reports that approval of the recommendations within the report will
expand the scope of coverage of the FY22 Cold Cases Grant
Program award to include cold cases in the LAPD Robbery Homicide
Division. No matching funds are required for this grant. There will be
no additional impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the
recommendations provided in the report comply with the City’s
Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, all grant funds will be
utilized for grant-eligible activities. |
February 17, 2026
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Los Angeles
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Item
#57
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(56)
13-1301-S11
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to the application and award for Fiscal Year 2025
Security the Cities (STC) Program Sustainment Funding and Budget
Modifications for Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Awards.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
a. Accept on behalf of the City, the STC Program
Sustainment Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Period 6 award
from the United States Department of Homeland
Security - Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Office, for the performance period effective from
September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2030.
b. Negotiate and execute amendments to an existing
memorandum of agreement with the Los Angeles World
Airports (Contract No. C-140372) to increase its total
contract amount by $50,000.00 for a new contract amount
of $266,370.00, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney as to form.
c. Negotiate and execute amendments to an existing
memorandum of agreement with the Port of Los Angeles
(Contract No. C-140220) to increase its total contract
amount by $50,000.00 for a new contract amount of
$246,470.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney
as to form.
d. Negotiate and execute amendments to subrecipient
agreements with the Long Beach Police Department
(Contract No. C-140156) to increase its total contract
amount by $20,000.00 for a new contract amount of
$226,420.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney
as to form.
e. Negotiate and execute amendments to subrecipient
agreements with the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health (Contract No. C-140131) to increase its total
contract amount by $285,000.00 for a new contract
amount of $823,007.50, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney as to form.
f. Negotiate and execute amendments to subrecipient
agreements with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department (Contract No. C-140223) to increase its total
contract amount by $100,000.00 for a new contract
amount of $749,775.00, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney as to form.
g. Negotiate and execute amendments to subrecipient
agreements with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
(Contract No. C-140137) to increase its total contract
amount by $75,000.00 for a new contract amount of
$287,295.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney
as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller
instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of
the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the
Controller to implement the instructions.
3. DIRECT the LAPD and the CAO, and REQUEST the Mayor to
report on the Securing the Cities Grant Program agreement
between the City and the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), specifically as it pertains to whether the agreement
obligates the City to any data-sharing with DHS or any other
reporting requirements, and if data or reporting is required,
detail the reporting that is provided and what data is being
shared.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the
recommendations in the report will provide the Mayor’s Office with
authority to increase funding for existing contracts with partner
jurisdictions for the continuance of Fiscal Years 2020 through 2024
STC Grant Program Sustainment Funding awards and approved
carryover funding from the FY 2020, FY 2021, FY 2022, FY 2023 and
FY 2024 awards. No matching funds are required and there is no
impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the
recommendations in the report are in compliance with the City's
Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be expended for grant-
eligible activities. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#56
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| 20260217 |
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(54)
22-1438-S2
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual
Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicle Inspection Report for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025.
Recommendations for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) report
dated October 3, 2025 attached to Council File No. 22-1438-S2.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None from the BOPC. Neither the CAO nor
the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#54
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(53)
26-0033
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non-
monetary donation valued at $250,000 from the Los Angeles Police
Foundation for Pacific Community Police Station facility repairs.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the acceptance of the non-monetary donation from the
Los Angeles Police Foundation valued at approximately $250,000 for
Pacific Community Police Station facility repairs; and, THANK the
donor for this generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None from the Board of Police
Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
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Item
#53
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| 20260217 |
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(52)
26-0035
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non-
monetary donation valued at $45,000 to help fund the attendance of
personnel to the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates
(LAWPOA) 30th Annual Symposium 2026.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the acceptance of the non-monetary donation from the
Los Angeles Police Foundation valued at approximately $45,000 to
help fund the attendance of personnel to the LAWPOA 30th Annual
Symposium 2026; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None from the Board of Police
Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
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Los Angeles
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Item
#52
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| 20260217 |
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(51)
26-0032
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a non-
monetary donation valued at $30,000 from the Los Angeles Police
Foundation for the purchase of new dry suits to benefit the Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division Maritime
Dive Team.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the acceptance of non-monetary donation from the Los
Angeles Police Foundation valued at approximately $30,000 for the
purchase of new dry suits to benefit the LAPD Metropolitan Division
Maritime Dive Team; and, THANK the donor for this generous
donation.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None from the Board of Police
Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
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Item
#51
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(49)
25-1437
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a
report on options to strengthen enforcement against illegal dumping,
including increasing fines, addressing enforcement gaps, improving
deterrence strategies, and exploring a dedicated revenue stream to
support cleanup efforts and public reporting programs.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-
Dawson - Price):
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), in coordination
with the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), the Los Angeles
Police Department (LAPD), the Office of the City Attorney, and
other relevant departments authorized to address and enforce
the City’s Illegal Dumping laws to prepare and submit a report to
the City Council on the feasibility to:
a. Increase at the City-level the criminal fines for illegal
dumping of all forms of waste materials on unauthorized
public property or on private land for both first-time and
repeat offenders.
b. Address the current gaps in enforcement and the
necessary resources required to implement a more
aggressive enforcement strategy.
c. Develop a strategy to maximize deterrence and
prosecution with the end goal of decreasing the incidents
of illegal dumping across the City.
2. INSTRUCT the BOS to report on the feasibility of establishing
a dedicated revenue stream, supported by the increased fines
collected from illegal dumping violations, to fund expanded
cleanup efforts and public reward programs designed to
encourage residents to report illegal dumping activities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminstrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#49
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| 20260217 |
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(48)
25-1328
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a
report on the activities of the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD)
Human Trafficking Task Forces in Operations of the South and Valley
Bureaus over the past five years, including annual arrests and the
number of trafficked individuals rescued.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla -
Lee):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to report with
a status update and an overview of the work done by the Operations
– South Bureau and Operations – Valley Bureau Human Trafficking
Task Forces over the last five years, including the number of arrests
made annually and the number of rescues of trafficked individuals
made by the department.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminstrative Officer nor
the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
report. |
February 17, 2026
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Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#48
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| 20260217 |
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(45)
26-0029
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a
report on current cannabis enforcement practices and identifying
additional staffing or resources needed to address illegal cannabis
operations and strengthen the regulated market within the City.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez -
Hutt):
REQUEST the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) with the
assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the City
Administrative Officer (CAO) and all other necessary City
departments and agencies, to report on the Cannabis Support Unit’s
current procedures and practices, including recommendations for any
additional staffing and resources needed to improve cannabis
enforcement within the City.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed
a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#45
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| 20260217 |
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(44)
25-1539
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the revised Basic
Car Plan and Department Patrol Plan for 2025-2026.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC)
report dated December 19, 2025 attached to Council File No.
25-1539.
2. REQUEST the Mayor and City Administrative Officer (CAO)
include funding for a new Basic Car Plan Request for Proposals
in the Mayor’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None from the BOPC. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed
a financial analysis of this report. |
February 17, 2026
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Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#44
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| 20260217 |
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(40)
26-0175
MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PADILLA, et al.) relative to a report on Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD) crowd-control and crowd-
management tactics used during public demonstrations citywide.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DIRECT the Chief of Police to appear before the City Council
and report on LAPD crowd-control and crowd-management
tactics used during public demonstrations citywide, including:
a. Current policies, training, and supervision related to crowd
management and public assembly events
b. The use of skirmish lines, dispersal orders, crowd-control
formations, and enforcement actions during demonstrations
c. Communication and de-escalation strategies used to engage
with demonstrators and the public
d. Protocols governing coordination with federal, state, or other
outside law enforcement agencies during demonstrations
e. Departmental guidelines and training related to youth-led
demonstrations and interactions with minors when they are
present at public demonstrations.
2. REQUEST the Police Commission, with the assistance of the
Chief of Police, to review LAPD crowd-management policies,
including use of force, coordination with outside agencies, and
interactions with minors, and report back with recommended
policy and training revisions. |
February 17, 2026
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Los Angeles
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Item
#40
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(32)
26-0165
MOTION (LEE - PARK) relative to funding for the purchase of radio
calibration equipment required for the Los Angeles Police Department
(LAPD) to conduct radio calibration in-house in support of the transition
to a trunked communication system.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $191,408 from the Contractual
Services Account (003040), Work Order Number 0790502X
(Voice Radio Switch Extended Maintenance), to the Furniture,
Office, and Technical Equipment Account (007300) for the
purpose of purchasing radio calibration equipment required for
the LAPD to conduct radio calibration in-house in support of the
transition to a trunked communication system.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications
or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including
any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this
Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or
account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may
be made orally, electronically or by any other means. |
February 17, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#32
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| 20260211 |
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(50)
26-0093
The City Council 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.)
(The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter
in Closed Session on February 3, 2026.) |
February 11, 2026
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Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#50
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| 20260211 |
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(49)
26-0094
The City Council 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.)
(The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter
in Open Session on February 3, 2026.) |
February 11, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#49
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| 20260211 |
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Item |
(46)
26-0097
The City Council 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.)
(The Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter
in Open Session on February 3, 2026.) |
February 11, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#46
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| 20260211 |
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Item |
(11)
25-1391
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE and PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE REPORTS relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant award from the
State of California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
A. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
a. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award for the
FY 2025-26 STEP from the State of California, OTS in the
amount of $6,405,000 for the period of October 1, 2025,
through September 30, 2026.
b. Execute the 2025-26 STEP Grant Agreement on behalf of
the City and submit the necessary agreements and
documents relative to the grant award, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney as to form.
c. Execute a Professional Services Agreement with one
selected vendor, for a term of 12 months within the
applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to
exceed $70,000, for the provision of phlebotomist
services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to
form.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
a. Spend up to the grant amount of $6,405,000 in
accordance with the grant award agreement.
b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and
deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Trust Fund No.
339/70.
c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical
adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and
Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller
to implement the instructions.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $6,405,000
to appropriation account, account number to be
determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the disbursement
of the FY 2025-26 STEP grant funds.
b. Increase appropriations and transfer, as necessary, the FY
2025-26 STEP grant funds from Fund No. 339/70, account
number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account
numbers and amounts as follows:
i. Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn; Amount:
$3,628,773.28
ii. Account No. 001090, Overtime General; Amount:
$224,791.27
iii. Account No. To Be Determined, Related Costs;
Amount: $346,435.45
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to place the following actions
relative to the FY 2025-26 STEP Grant on the City Council
Agenda on July 1, 2026, or on the first meeting day
thereafter:
​
Authorize the Controller to increase appropriations and
transfer, as necessary, the FY 2025-26 STEP grant funds
from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to
Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as
follows:
a. Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn; Amount:
$1,746,703.37
b. Account No. 001090, Overtime General; Amount:
$111,936.87
c. Account No. To Be Determined, Related Costs;
Amount: $167,091.76
B. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the Recommendations of
the City Administrative Officer Report, dated December 18, 2025,
attached to the Council File, as stated above.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the
recommendations within the report will allow for the expenditure of the
FY 2025-26 STEP grant award totaling $6,405,000 from the State of
California OTS. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of
these recommendations. No matching funds are required for this
grant.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the
recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the
City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized
for one-time program expenditures. |
February 11, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
Item
#11
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| 20260210 |
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Item |
(28)
14-0955-S10
PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Real
Estate Fraud Prosecution (REFP) Grant Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
a. Retroactively apply for and accept the Fiscal Year (FY)
2025-26 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution (REFP) Program
grant award, in the amount of $371,000, from the County
of Los Angeles, for the period of July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026.
b. Negotiate and execute any documents or agreements
necessary to accept the grant, subject to the review and
approval by the City Attorney as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
a. Spend up to $371,000 in funding in accordance with the
grant award agreement.
b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and
deposit the FY 2025-26 REFP Program grant funds
received under this agreement into the Police Department
Grant Fund 339/70, account number to be determined.
c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical
adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and
Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer, and authorize the Controller to
implement the instructions.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to
$371,000 within the Police Department Grant Fund
339/70, account number to be determined, for the receipt
and disbursement of the FY 2025-26 REFP Program grant
funds.
b. Increase appropriations and transfer, as necessary, from
FY 2025-26 REFP Program grant funds, Fund 339/70,
account number to be determined, to Fund 100/70,
account numbers and amounts as stated here: Account
No. 001012, Salaries Sworn, $187,643; Account No.
001092, Overtime Sworn, $ 37,811; Account No. To Be
Determined, Related Costs, $139,347.
c. Authorize the continuation of one resolution authority
position through June 30, 2026, Class Code 2223-3,
Class Title Police Detective III.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the
recommendations stated in this report will authorize the Los Angeles
Police Department to accept a grant award in the amount of $371,000
from the County of Los Angeles for participation in the Fiscal Year
2025-26 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Grant Program. There is no
matching requirement associated with this grant award. There is no
additional impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the
recommendations provided in this report comply with the City’s
Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-
eligible activities. |
February 10, 2026
LA County
Los Angeles
City Council
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