Council approves Caltrans litter-and‑graffiti grant after public comment; vote 12‑0

The Los Angeles City Council voted on April 17 to accept a Caltrans grant for litter and graffiti abatement (Item 14), after a public comment period during which members of the public spoke for and against various topics.

The city attorney opened public comment and explained that Item 14 relates to a Caltrans grant for litter and graffiti removal and that speakers would have time for item‑specific and general public comment. Multiple speakers addressed the council; some urged action on other topics (worker protections, housing and neighborhood cleanups). One speaker used profanity and hate speech during their allotted time; the city attorney issued warnings and closed that speaker's time.

Following the public comment period the clerk opened the roll on Item 14 and reported the tabulation as "12 ayes." The council moved to post and refer other desk items and then adjourned.

The council did not specify the grant amount or implementation schedule in the chamber remarks reported in the transcript; those details are recorded with the administrative agenda and grant documents.

Ending: Item 14 was approved by council vote; staff follow‑up would be recorded in the implementing department's paperwork and the city's grant acceptance records.