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Fashion District Business Improvement District (BID) Renewal / Management Plan / Engineers Report / 2019-2026 / 2027-2034

Council File 26-0479

Approved — the city has renewed the Fashion District Business Improvement District for another seven-year term through 2034, allowing the property-based assessment district to continue funding services and improvements downtown.

Introduced
2026-03-27
Last changed
2026-07-16
Status
open
Expires
2028-06-26
Mover
YSABEL JURADO
Second
CURREN D. PRICE
References
Ordinance No. 185643

Brief

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado moved renewal of the Fashion District Business Improvement District (BID) for the 2027-2034 term, including an updated management plan and engineers report. The ordinance covers the district's operations and governance structure. The Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration in April 2026. Council adopted the ordinance on July 1, 2026, by a 14-0-1 vote, and it became effective August 16, 2026.

Full summary

The Fashion District Business Improvement District is a property-based assessment district that funds services, improvements, and management within downtown Los Angeles's Fashion District. The district was originally established on July 3, 2018 through Ordinance No. 185643, covering the 2019-2026 term. This file renews the BID for a second term running from 2027 through 2034. Under state law, renewing a BID requires following the same procedures as establishing one, including approval of a new management plan and engineers report detailing the district's scope, assessment methodology, governance, and planned services for the new term. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced the motion on March 27, 2026, with Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. seconding. The motion directed the City Clerk to sign the renewal petition on behalf of City-owned parcels within the district boundaries — a standard step that allows the City to participate as a property owner in the assessment vote — and to provide general administrative assistance to support the renewal process. The City Clerk was also authorized to make any technical adjustments needed to carry out the motion's intent. The file moved quickly through the legislative process. The Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration on April 30, 2026, sending the matter directly to full Council. Council initially adopted the item on April 14, 2026, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51, then adopted it again on May 5, 2026, after which it was transmitted to the Mayor. Council action became final on May 15, 2026. A subsequent adoption on July 1, 2026, passed 14-0-1, and the ordinance was published on July 16, 2026, with an effective date of August 16, 2026. The renewed BID is now in effect for the 2027-2034 term.

Activity (15)

  • 2026-07-16 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: August 16, 2026.
  • 2026-07-01 Council adopted item forthwith.
  • 2026-06-26 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on June 30, 2026.
  • 2026-05-22 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: June 22, 2026.
  • 2026-05-15 Council action final.
  • 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 (16)

Council votes (2)

  • 2026-07-01 Vote — 14-0-1 · Regular
  • 2026-05-05 Vote — 14-0-1 · Regular

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