City Council approves streetlight and water actions
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The Council approved a $100,000 transfer to keep a dedicated street lighting crew working in Council District 5 and waived review of a proposed Streetlight Maintenance Assessment with a FY 2026/2027 maximum assessment of $466,855.52. It also approved payment of $7,494,051 in fees to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and adopted several local funding and permit motions.
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What this means
Residents will see funding moved to keep streetlight repair work going in Council District 5, which should help support ongoing lighting maintenance. The Council also moved ahead with the annual streetlight maintenance assessment process, including a proposed maximum assessment amount for the next fiscal year. Separately, it approved a large payment related to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power water operations and adopted several smaller district-level actions, including a workforce training pilot program and a special event permit.
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- Transferred $100,000 to the Bureau of Street Lighting to sustain a dedicated street lighting crew and additional repair work in Council District 5.
- Approved funding of up to $300,000 for a Peer-to-Peer Training and Certification Pilot Program in Council District 3.
- Approved $438 for Council District 15's special recognition of Croatia Statehood Day, including illumination of City Hall.
- Directed issuance of a Right of Entry permit for The Nine Club Cup skateboarding event at the West LA Municipal Building and West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza on August 23, 2026.
- Waived review of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action on the Streetlight Maintenance Assessment ballot, including a proposed FY 2026/2027 maximum assessment of $466,855.52.
- Waived review of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action approving $7,494,051 in fees to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District.
- Adopted an application for a determination of public convenience or necessity for on-site alcohol sales at Painting with a Twist on Devonshire Street.
- Approved a final map and subdivision improvement agreement for Parcel Map L.A. No. 2024-6998 at 14517 West Hesby Street.
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