City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
From: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Department: City Administration
Submitted by: Brian Saeki, City Administrator
Subject
Update on Los Angeles County Proposed 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Measure Recommendation
A. Receive an oral report from staff on the Los Angeles County proposed 1/2 cent sales tax measure to be placed on the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election ballot; and B. Provide direction on potential consideration of a 1/4 cent local sales tax measure.
Background
On February 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution ordering and calling a special election for a Countywide general retail transactions and use sales tax measure to be placed on the ballot for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.
This proposed measure differs from a typical sales ballot measure, as it would require approval by the California State Legislature to exceed the existing sales tax cap. These and other complexities associated with the measure will be presented to the City Council in greater detail on February 17, 2026.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with providing direction to staff on this matter.
Attachments
None.