LA Council Watch

Economic Development and Jobs Committee

14 files

15-0417-S4 · 2026-09-11

San Pedro Historic Waterfront / 2018-2027 (Property Based) Business Improvement District / 2026 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report

Annual planning report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District, covering fiscal year 2026 operations and budgeting.

Pending — the San Pedro waterfront business district's mandatory annual report is with the Economic Development Committee awaiting review. These reports typically move through without issue unless financial or operational concerns surface.

24-0429-S2 · 2026-09-11

Hollywood Media District Business Improvement District / 2026 Annual Planning Report

Hollywood Media District Business Improvement District submits its 2026 annual planning report to the city for review and approval.

Under review — the Hollywood Media District's 2026 annual budget of $1.625 million is now with the Economic Development Committee, waiting for a hearing and council vote to approve the assessments that fund street patrols, graffiti removal, and cleaning crews across the district.

24-0710 · 2026-09-10

Contract Financing Pilot Program (CFP) / Banc of California Donation / Capital Access / Contracts / Economic Development Trust Fund

LA accepted a Banc of California donation to fund a Contract Financing Pilot Program supporting small business access to capital; Council approved unanimously in June 2024.

Under review — the city is expanding a small-business loan program to include companies chasing contracts for the Olympics and Super Bowl, pending the Economic Development Committee's approval before funding can resume.

26-0828 · 2026-08-28

Convention and Tourism Department / Convention Center / Comprehensive Work Plan / Marketing and Outreach Strategy

Councilmember Padilla directs the Convention and Tourism Department to create a work plan and marketing strategy for the LA Convention Center.

Under review — the city wants the Convention and Tourism Department to create a detailed work plan and marketing strategy for the Los Angeles Convention Center. It's now with the Economic Development Committee, waiting for their feedback before the department can move forward.

23-0957-S1 · 2026-08-04

Pacific Avenue / 110 Freeway / 22nd Street / San Pedro / Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone

Council approved a JEDI incentive zone in San Pedro near the 110 Freeway to attract business and job creation in the area.

Under review — the city approved expanding an economic-incentive zone in San Pedro last year, but a follow-up report on how to implement it has been sitting with the Economic Development Committee since August and needs their sign-off before moving forward.

26-0600-S59 · 2026-07-08

2026 Budget Recommendation / R37 / Community Investment / American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) / Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones / Legacy Business / Future Funding / Economic Development Programs / Expand Good Food Zones Pilot Program

Budget recommendation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to expand the Good Food Zones pilot program and support economic development initiatives.

Pending — this budget plan to direct federal pandemic relief toward food access and job-creation programs in underserved neighborhoods is waiting for the Economic Development Committee to weigh in before Council can vote on it.

26-0683 · 2026-06-16

Boyle Heights Industrial Flats Business Improvement District (Property Based) / Establishment / 2027-2031

Proposal to establish a five-year Business Improvement District in Boyle Heights Industrial Flats, now pending committee review.

Under review — the city is developing a plan to create a Business Improvement District in Boyle Heights Industrial Flats for 2027–2031, but the Economic Development Committee has postponed its hearing without rescheduling, indicating negotiations or more work is still needed.

26-0426 · 2026-06-15

Workforce Impact Report (WIR) / Labor Research Center / Operational Framework City Charter

Proposal to establish a Workforce Impact Report framework and Labor Research Center to assess city policy effects on employment.

Under review — the city is designing a new labor research center to track how city policies affect jobs and working conditions, but two committees are still working through questions about its scope, funding, and how it fits into city government.

14-1371-S18 · 2026-05-27

Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMWO) / Hotel Operators Space / Food and Beverage Services / Primary Function / Not Covered or Applicable

Councilmember Lee proposes to clarify which hotel workers and food/beverage operations qualify for minimum wage protections; currently pending committee review.

Under review — the city is considering whether to exempt independently operated restaurants and bars inside hotels from higher wage requirements that apply to other hotel employers, citing competitive pressures on tenant operators, though the move is likely to face pushback from labor advocates.

23-1027-S12 · 2026-05-14

Small Business Preference / City Charter / Potential Ballot Measure / November 2026 General Election

Proposal to amend City Charter to strengthen small business preference in city contracting, potentially on November 2026 ballot.

Under review — the City is drafting Charter language to give small businesses a preference in city contracting, but the proposal is stalled in committee without a scheduled hearing date and would need to clear both committees and the full Council to reach voters in November 2026.