Your guide to Charter Amendment II: Updating Los Angeles city administrative procedures

The Los Angeles City Charter spells out the powers and duties of city departments, offices and elected officials, among other things. Voters have approved 29 changes to the charter since 2000, the last time a new charter went into effect. Just five ballot measures have failed to pass, according to city officials.

This year, city officials have put forward two grab-bag measures to amend the charter: City Charter Amendments II and HH. Charter Amendment II proposes changes intended to clarify and update some city administrative and operational practices. It needs a simple majority of votes to pass.

Among other things, Amendment II would clarify that the El Pueblo Monument and the Los Angeles Zoo are “park property”; that city departments can sell merchandise and food to support city operations; and that the Board of Airport Commissioners can establish fees, rules and regulations.

It also would allow the Los Angeles Unified School District and the city parks department to enter into joint agreements involving recreational space.



https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-03/2024-california-election-charter-amendment-ii-voter-guide