LA Council Watch

Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games

11 files

15-0989-S68 · 2026-08-12

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games / Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement (ECRMA) / Games Agreement / Amendment

Los Angeles amends its 2028 Olympics host city agreement to secure enhanced resources and clarify Games operational and financial terms.

Under review — the city approved the main Olympic agreements with LA28, but five pending amendments are still being negotiated in committee, signaling ongoing Council debate over the terms of the city's resource commitments for 2028.

15-0989-S75 · 2026-08-12

LA28 / City of Los Angeles Specific Procurement Spending Commitment / Games Host

Motion committing LA to specific procurement spending targets as host of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Under review — the city is pushing LA28 to commit at least 40 percent of Olympic procurement spending to Los Angeles businesses rather than the broader five-county region, arguing the city bears the primary hosting costs and deserves proportional economic benefit. The motion awaits committee action.

15-0989-S73 · 2026-08-04

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA 2028) / Status of Planning / LA28 Cultural Olympaid

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez initiated planning discussion on LA 2028's cultural programming and Olympic aid initiatives.

Under review — the city is asking its cultural agencies to map out how the 2028 Olympics can support local artists and arts programs across all neighborhoods, not just around competition sites. A report is due in 60 days.

15-0989-S65 · 2026-06-30

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games / Human Rights Strategy / Strategic Framework on Human Rights

LA28 Olympic organizers propose a human rights strategic framework for the 2028 Games; pending committee review since April.

Under review — LA28 submitted its required Human Rights Strategy for the 2028 Olympics, outlining safeguards against trafficking, labor violations, and other risks, but the Ad Hoc Committee has twice delayed discussion and hasn't scheduled a vote yet.

15-0989-S54 · 2026-06-10

2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA 2028) / Temporary Construction Moratorium

Temporary construction moratorium during 2028 Olympics; adopted by Council in September 2025, now pending follow-up documents from Bureau of Engineering.

Approved — the City has locked in a construction moratorium around nine Olympic and Paralympic venues from May through September 2028, with limited exemptions available for critical work like Pacific Palisades rebuilding. Implementation procedures are set; the moratorium takes effect in spring 2028.

15-0989-S70 · 2026-05-21

Fiscal Audit / LA28 Organization / Bid and Award / 3rd Party Auditor / 2026

Councilmember Rodriguez seeks independent audit of LA28 Olympic organizing finances ahead of 2026 Games.

Under review — the City Council has asked an independent auditor to examine how LA28 is managing Olympic preparation money and contracts. The motion is now with the Olympic Committee, which has two years to decide whether to move forward.

15-0989-S66 · 2026-05-12

Zero-Cost Principle for the LA28 Games / Charter Reform / Unreimbursed Costs / Legacy Fund

Councilmember Rodriguez seeks charter reforms to ensure LA's 2028 Olympic hosting costs don't burden taxpayers and establishes a legacy fund for community benefits.

Under review — the City is working to lock in legal protections ensuring LA28 covers its full costs before creating a Legacy Fund, but the proposal is still in committee and won't be decided for over a year.