Brief

Councilmember Curren Price moved to authorize Black Entertainment Television (BET) events at the Peacock Theater and LA Live Complex for 2026 and 2027, with a waiver of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.20.1(c) requirements. The motion passed the City Council 14-0-1 on May 5, 2026, and is now closed.

Full summary

This motion, introduced by Councilmember Curren Price and seconded by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, grants permission for Black Entertainment Television events to take place at the Peacock Theater and LA Live Complex during 2026 and 2027. The underlying action involves a waiver of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.20.1(c), indicating that standard municipal code provisions that would normally apply to events at this venue were set aside for these BET events. The specific nature of the code waiver—whether it relates to licensing, operational requirements, time restrictions, or other regulatory compliance—is not detailed in the file documents, though such waivers typically address matters like permit expediting, operational variance, or fee modifications to facilitate special events of cultural significance. The motion moved through Council quickly: introduced on April 29, 2026, referred to Council the same day, scheduled by the City Clerk on May 1, and brought to a vote on May 5. The Council voted 14-0 in favor with one abstention. The item was adopted subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51, and final Council action occurred on May 5, 2026. The file is now closed with no outstanding activity, though it remains on record with an expiration date of May 5, 2028.

Activity (4)

• 2026-05-05 Council action final.
• 2026-05-05 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-05-01 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 5, 2026.
• 2026-04-29 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-06 Council Action · council_action
• 2026-05-05 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-04-29 Motion · motion