Meeting Summary
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At a glance
Wallace Annenberg Day Proclamation
- The Board approved a motion to proclaim July 15, 2026, as Wallace Annenberg Day.
- Supporters cited the Annenberg Foundation’s significant investments in local museums, wildlife infrastructure, and community initiatives.
- Public comment was received expressing gratitude for the foundation's contributions to the county.
LGBTQ+ Third Spaces Initiative
- The Board directed the County Executive Officer to form a working group to create a network of affirming "third spaces" for LGBTQ+ youth and elders.
- Proponents emphasized the necessity of safe community spaces to combat isolation and support mental health.
- Public comment included strong support from advocacy groups and one speaker expressing opposition to the initiative.
Passed 4–0 · unanimous
Paramount/Warner Brothers Merger
- The Board considered a motion to authorize County Counsel to support the state lawsuit challenging the merger on antitrust grounds.
- Officials noted that nearly 2,500 local jobs were at risk due to the proposed consolidation.
- The item was placed on the next week's agenda for a formal vote, with no action taken at this time.
Memorials and Adjournment
- The Board adopted motions to adjourn in memory of several recently deceased individuals, including public officials, community leaders, and artists.
- These memorials honored contributions to civil rights, youth mentorship, education, and the garment industry.
- The meeting was formally adjourned following the adoption of these motions.
Closed Session
- The Board selected a final candidate for the Interim Director of the Department of Children and Family Services by unanimous vote.
- No reportable action was taken regarding public employee performance evaluations.
Full summary
Meeting Overview
- The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A quorum was present. The meeting began with a land acknowledgement, an invocation led by Pastor David Newman, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Staff Sergeant Albert Rodriguez. The Board then reviewed the agenda, noting several items held for discussion or continued to future dates.
Consent Calendar (Items 1–4, 5–10, 12–33, 34A, 1D)
- Discussion: Public comment was received regarding Item 18 (School Law Enforcement Services Agreement). Speakers from "Cancel the Contract" and other advocates requested that the contract be limited to one year to allow for better data collection and oversight regarding student interactions with school resource deputies. One speaker expressed opposition to the focus on racial bias in the contract.
- Motion: Supervisor Mitchell moved, seconded by Supervisor Barger, to approve the consent calendar items, with the exception of Item 34B which was to be voted on separately.
- Outcome: The motion passed.
Item 34B (Separate Vote)
- Motion: Supervisor Hahn moved, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, to approve Item 34B.
- Outcome: The motion passed.
Item 2: Proclamation of Wallace Annenberg Day
- Discussion: Supervisor Horvath introduced the motion to proclaim July 15, 2026, as Wallace Annenberg Day in Los Angeles County. Supervisors Horvath, Hahn, Mitchell, Barger, and Solis spoke in support, citing the Annenberg Foundation’s contributions to the county, including investments in the California Science Center, the Natural History Museum, the Wallace Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, and various community and educational initiatives. Public comment was received from a resident expressing gratitude for the foundation’s work.
- Motion: Supervisor Horvath moved, seconded by Supervisor Hahn, to approve the proclamation.
- Outcome: The motion passed.
Item 3: Care with Pride – Creating LGBTQ+ Third Spaces
- Discussion: Supervisor Solis introduced the motion, co-authored with Supervisor Hahn, to direct the County Executive Officer and other departments to create a working group to build a countywide network of affirming "third spaces" for LGBTQ+ youth and elders. Supervisors Solis, Hahn, Horvath, and Mitchell spoke in support, emphasizing the need for safe community spaces to combat isolation and support mental health, particularly for transgender and non-binary individuals. Numerous members of the public, including representatives from the Trans Latina Coalition, the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center, PFLAG, and individual residents, spoke in support of the motion, citing personal experiences of discrimination and the life-saving nature of affirming spaces. One speaker expressed opposition, arguing that such initiatives were driven by political voting blocs and that prejudice is a permanent part of the human condition.
- Motion: Supervisor Solis moved, seconded by Supervisor Hahn, to approve the item.
- Outcome: The motion passed.
Passed 4–0 · unanimous
Special Motion: Paramount/Warner Brothers Merger
- Discussion: Supervisor Horvath introduced a motion regarding the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers. She noted that 12 states, including California, had sued to block the merger on antitrust grounds, arguing it would reduce competition and harm the creative economy. She cited a county report indicating nearly 2,500 jobs in the greater Los Angeles area were at risk.
- Motion: Supervisor Horvath moved to authorize the County Counsel to participate in or support the California Attorney General’s lawsuit challenging the merger, including by filing an amicus brief, and to direct the sharing of the county’s economic impact report with the Attorney General.
- Outcome: The Clerk of the Board noted that this item would be placed on next week’s agenda. No vote was taken at this time.
General Public Comment
- Discussion: Two speakers addressed the board regarding the "Lineage" fire in Boyle Heights. They requested a mandatory evacuation for affected areas, citing health issues such as eye irritation, headaches, and nausea, and stated that the air quality was unsafe. One speaker also commented on the county’s handling of the homeless situation and immigration laws.
Adjournment and Memorials
- Discussion: The board took a moment to honor several individuals who had recently passed away.
- Supervisor Mitchell moved to adjourn in memory of Judge Billy G. Mills, a civil rights attorney, former LA City Council member, and Superior Court judge.
- Supervisor Hahn moved to adjourn in memory of Darrell Preston Jackson, a former MLB pitcher and youth mentor; Lori Gillen, a former Paramount City Council member; Oswaldo Paulino, a Portuguese community leader and media figure; and Randolph Mantooth, an actor known for his role in Emergency!.
- Supervisor Barger moved to adjourn in memory of Gary Joseph Enderle, a San Dimas veteran and community leader; and J. Michael Fay, a Claremont educator and community volunteer.
- The Chair moved to adjourn in memory of Maria Margarita Hernandez de Torres, a Boyle Heights resident and garment industry worker.
- Outcome: The motions to adjourn in memory of these individuals were adopted by unanimous consent.
Closed Session
- Action: The board entered closed session to consider candidates for the position of Interim Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (Item CS2) and for public employee performance evaluations (Items CS3 and CS4).
- Report of Action: Upon returning to open session, the Clerk reported that the board selected a final candidate for the Interim Director of Children and Family Services position by unanimous vote. No reportable action was taken on the performance evaluation items.
Adjournment
- The meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026.