Brief

Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. moved to authorize supplemental city services and secure reimbursement for costs incurred during the NBA All-Star Fan Experience event. The motion was adopted by Council on January 20, 2026, by a vote of 12-0-3. The file has been closed following final council action.

Full summary

The LA Clippers planned to host the 2026 NBA All-Star Fan Experience Event at the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 12-15, 2026, running alongside the main All-Star Game at Inglewood's Intuit Dome. Because the Fan Experience at the Convention Center falls within city limits, it triggered the Special Events Ordinance, which requires event sponsors to reimburse the city for any supplemental municipal services provided. Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. introduced this motion on January 9, 2026, seconded by Hugo Soto-Martinez, to set that cost-recovery process in motion. The motion directed three specific actions. First, the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst were instructed to negotiate a reimbursement contract with the Clippers covering all supplemental city services provided in connection with the event, consistent with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.20.1(c), which governs events at major sports and entertainment venues. Second, the Council authorized supplemental LAPD law enforcement services for the event, also to be fully reimbursed by the Clippers under California Government Code Section 53069.8. Third, the CAO was authorized to execute and administer the resulting contract, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality. The Clippers were described as willing partners in the arrangement, reflecting what the motion characterized as a long-standing relationship between the organization and the city. The file moved quickly through the process without referral to committee. The City Clerk scheduled it for the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, where it passed 12-0-3. Council action became final on January 22, 2026, and the file is now closed. The arrangement ensures that Los Angeles taxpayers are not left covering the cost of policing, traffic management, and other services required by a privately organized commercial event.

Activity (4)

• 2026-01-22 Council action final.
• 2026-01-20 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-01-16 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on January 20, 2026.
• 2026-01-09 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (2)

• 2026-01-22 Council Action · council_action
• 2026-01-09 Motion · motion