Budget and Finance Advisory Committee · Feb 27, 2026
Friday1 h 54 min5 officials identified0 public speakers8 agenda itemsVideo: YouTube
The longest item after routine business: Report Backs on Focus Area Progress Committee members will report back on the status and progress of the potential focus areas discussed during the previous…, 59 min of this 1 h 54 min meeting.
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Agenda · 8 itemsShowHide
- 0:20Call to Order and Roll Call
- 0:42Public Comment Multiple Agenda Item Comment General Public Comment
- 0:52Approval of Minutes The Committee will review and approve the Minutes of the February 6, 2026, Budget and Finance Advisory Committee meeting.
- 2:33Vice Chair Nomination The Committee will nominate and vote to elect a Vice-Chair for the BFAC.
- 4:06Chair’s Office Update Rebecca Rasmussen, Budget and Legislative Director, Council District 5, will introduce the final Committee appointee, establish the core responsibilities and expectations for all members on behalf o
- 42:55Report Backs on Focus Area Progress Committee members will report back on the status and progress of the potential focus areas discussed during the previous meeting. Discussion will include updates on initial research an
- 1:42:30Next Steps and Future Agenda Items
- 1:44:50Calendar Review Committee members will discuss and set the calendar for the next few months.
What happened
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- The committee’s minutes were put to a motion and seconded, and were announced as approved.1:15
- A legislative and budget director from Council District 5 gave an overview of committee expectations, its advisory role, and the city’s budget calendar.4:44
- Subcommittees reported on their focus areas, beginning with liability costs and performance-based budgeting.44:38
- A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned without objection.1:54:29
Who spoke
5 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Ron S. GalperinChair · 41 minFirst speaks at 0:19
- Joseph M. Lumarda12 minFirst speaks at 58:50
- Tom De Simone6.8 minFirst speaks at 1:55
- Derric J. JohnsonVice chair · 4.1 minFirst speaks at 44:38
- Gilda Haas3.5 minFirst speaks at 2:57
Public comment: 0 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Budget and Finance Advisory Committee, Feb 27, 2026: Los Angeles.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/la/budget-and-finance-advisory/meetings/2026-02-27. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Feb 27, 2026.