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Council approves use of CRA/LA excess bond proceeds for Hollywood Walk of Fame restoration and public improvements.
Approved — the city cleared $88.4 million in bond proceeds to build a visitors center and public restroom at the Vine Street Parking Garage, with design work underway and implementation phases rolling forward as funding becomes available.
City Council approved a lease agreement for Hollywood Partnership Ventures to operate a public restroom and visitor information center at 1627 Vine Street in Hollywood.
Approved — the city authorized a nonprofit to build and run a public restroom and visitor center on the Walk of Fame at no cost to taxpayers. Final lease details are still being worked out, but the framework is locked in.
Motion to protect legacy restaurants and small businesses through the LA Legacy Business Program, pending committee approval.
In progress — the city is developing support programs for immigrant-owned and small restaurants, including expanded business protections and labor standards assistance, after committee approval in September 2026. It now awaits a full City Council vote.
Council is expanding the Healthy Neighborhood Market Program to Harbor City and Watts; adopted in 2023, awaiting implementation status update from the Economic and Workforce Development Department.
In progress — the city is expanding a healthy-food retail program into Watts and Harbor City, with four stores now participating. Implementation is moving forward with foundation funding and plans to deepen ties to nutrition incentives and local urban agriculture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.