Brief

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado moved to renew the Fashion District BID, a special property tax district that funds local improvements and services. The renewal covers the fiscal years 2027-2034 and includes a management plan and engineers report detailing the district's operations and capital projects. Council adopted the ordinance May 5, 2026 by a vote of 14-0-1, and it became effective June 22, 2026.

Full summary

A Business Improvement District is a geographically bounded area where property owners pay an additional assessment to fund local improvements, services, and economic development activities beyond standard city services. The Fashion District BID serves downtown Los Angeles's garment and fashion industry hub. This file renews the district's authorization and adopts its management plan and engineers report for the eight-year period 2027-2034, succeeding the original 2019-2026 authorization established by Ordinance No. 185643 on July 3, 2018. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced the motion on March 27, 2026, seconded by Curren D. Price, Jr. The motion directed the City Clerk to sign the renewal petition on behalf of City-owned parcels within the BID boundaries — a procedural requirement under State law that allows the City to formally participate as a property owner in the renewal vote. The motion also directed the City Clerk to provide any additional assistance needed to complete the renewal process and authorized the Clerk to make adjustments as necessary to carry out the motion's intent. State law requires BID renewals to follow the same procedures as initial establishment, including approval of both a Management Plan and an Engineer's Report laying out the district's proposed activities, budgets, and assessment methodology for the coming term. The Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the item on April 30, 2026, allowing it to move directly to the full Council. Council adopted the ordinance on May 5, 2026 by a vote of 14-0-1. The City Clerk transmitted the file to the Mayor that same day, and the ordinance was published on May 22, 2026, with an effective date of June 22, 2026.

Activity (11)

• 2026-05-22 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: June 22, 2026.
• 2026-05-05 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 15, 2026.
• 2026-05-05 Council adopted item forthwith.
• 2026-05-01 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 5, 2026.
• 2026-04-30 Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of item .
• 2026-04-29 City Clerk document(s) referred to Economic Development and Jobs Committee.
• 2026-04-28 Document submitted by City Clerk, dated April 23, 2026.
• 2026-04-16 Council action final.
• 2026-04-14 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-10 City Clerk scheduled item for committee meeting on April 14, 2026.
• 2026-03-27 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (8)

• 2026-05-22 Final Ordinance No. 188938 · other
• 2026-05-05 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-04-29 Communication from City Clerk submitted 4-29-25 - Draft Ordinance of Intention · other
• 2026-04-23 Report from City Clerk · report
• 2026-04-23 Attachment to Report dated 4-23-26 - Engineers Report · attachment
• 2026-04-23 Attachment to Report dated 4-23-26 - Management District Plan · attachment
• 2026-04-16 Council Action · council_action
• 2026-03-27 Motion · motion