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Supporters said the proposed change — a reduction from a 5 percent cap to 3.5 percent for qualifying events — would reduce costs for smaller promoters and signal that California wants to attract both major and regional boxing events. Opponents said there is no clear evidence the fee level is the determining factor in whether large fights take place in the state and cautioned about effectively subsidizing promoters with public policy.

Proponents argued the cap would directly benefit smaller venues and independent promoters by reducing a per-event charge that can be significant for shows that generate less than $1 million in ticket revenue. They also said the change could bring broader economic activity to the city — from downtown arenas to nearby hotels — if more events are scheduled in Los Angeles.

Opponents questioned the factual predicate for the measure. Some councilmembers noted there have been few major fights in California since the 1990s but said it was unclear whether a promoter-fee cap was the primary cause. Others cautioned against setting a precedent of providing targeted financial advantages to promoters, arguing the city should draw a line on taxpayer concessions to private sports promoters and events.

Council discussion included references to caps in other jurisdictions and whether the state’s urgency clause was appropriate; council members voted to remove an urgency clause in Sacramento and to send the council’s position to state lawmakers. Council staff later said the bill would be heard in Sacramento later this month.

Votes at the council: 10 ayes, 2 nos. No individual roll-call vote by member name was provided in the meeting transcript for this item.

The council’s action is a formal expression of support and transmission to the state Legislature; the measure’s ultimate effect depends on action by the California Legislature and any implementing regulations.

What’s next: The item will be considered by the state Legislature; timing and ultimate passage there will determine whether the cap takes effect and how local venues and promoters are affected.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 06/13/00 part 2 only","oneSentenceSummary","The Los Angeles City Council voted to support state legislation that would lower a promoter fee cap for boxing events with gates under $1 million, approving the action 10-2 at the meeting.","taxTitle","Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4025,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585440,"Council approves additional funding to advance Teams 2 police accountability system; CLA to seek reimbursements",248,574320,822610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664940-d4320245eda605bcd00e48b1981f4a23&start=574&end=822","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664940-d4320245eda605bcd00e48b1981f4a23/thumbnail_574320.jpg","/articles/6585440/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-additional-funding-to-advance-Teams-2-police-accountability-system-CLA-to-seek-reimbursements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585440-b0dde9126ea99638f85599341f48e692/orig.mp4?Expires=1775451945&Signature=dJfuRXpuDf4CE2vvzZpz0B-2CnWltSTf7qFwporgkIgEidSm-2~YCDDDCKRND6MKkUd6DGIes-AuQYb5p~r8NQDK2L6OmVaTGaE0oy72060EIx9aOiuDnuOGalcQlAcPl0naaixpLwqihnMXg8bF1tSuAmZgy~gKWm7S5SbbIFOsXmox5KZKHRfi120B5UpdTbJARqw4Q0qTjQZ73va5u7y14Prigq-untlHm4AC2vcV3QO2j~qVKrgt3y5EtumbGTirxETyg9bNZlWGY2tTdMHPdm-8LbtOe6r~fft6sKyLIbz5hhc~0U-eS1jJF7pht6vhSL2WeD-KRPFrr0RJfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council approved two related items (54 and 54a) to provide additional funding to advance the Teams 2 police accountability and risk-management system, and instructed the City Administrative Officer (CLA) to seek reimbursement or alternative funding sources where possible. The items were approved 12-0.

Council members described Teams 2 as a long-awaited system intended to improve police accountability and record-keeping. Council staff said a previously authorized contract fell short of covering all needed costs for the current phase of work; the additional funding request is primarily to fund equipment and set-up, including a single server and associated furnishings and space to allow the project team to build the technical framework needed for a future procurement.

Staff asked that the CLA seek reimbursement from alternative sources if available, including midyear or end-of-year departmental savings or federal funds, but said the council should not delay funding while seeking reimbursements. Members asked for the CLA to pursue those reimbursements later, while allowing work to proceed immediately so the project stays on schedule.

The council approved both items (54 and 54a) and asked for the matter to go forthwith on a related item 46. No specific dollar amount for the additional funding was stated in the transcript; staff described the largest single line-item as purchase of a server to support software development and data consolidation for the system.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with the immediate procurement steps to enable the project team to build the system and the CLA will seek reimbursement or alternative funding sources where practicable. The council requested future reporting as appropriate.","The council approved items 54 and 54a to provide additional funding to continue work on the Teams 2 police accountability system and to authorize the City Administrative Officer (CLA) to seek reimbursements or alternative funds; the measures passed 12-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6585445,"Council directs DOT to prepare RFP for Smart Shuttle contingent on continued MTA funding",527,929875,1457620,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664940-d4320245eda605bcd00e48b1981f4a23&start=929&end=1457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664940-d4320245eda605bcd00e48b1981f4a23/thumbnail_929875.jpg","/articles/6585445/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-directs-DOT-to-prepare-RFP-for-Smart-Shuttle-contingent-on-continued-MTA-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585445-d7759579970eb7aaf5611bef62a88eeb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775451945&Signature=nRrg3Y8rp-5QYzuhVTW9vfjVP1yYiijLhOOoiFZH5-KngDgu--FNLrWsbnMfkODAPRqwY8wJkvF6fG0RO9ldB-9EZ~a8QiRyHhLjAhBfMGJ2B1XLwZElawuHK1EdCpEt-nuYCDz3S01lo3FIwLjvWLl~ANcacRL4fNBOm37PIQbt~0Ts9E7lrYplS9~18JHRQtDm7YbiMCdZKDAY6atkk95m6S5J3IUdXk~uQvf2P1zpGNDjYpD08~qDp0bw4MAWeGjciuJ7mxm4ms5I51BykRW9grPux-1Q6ZG0Tm1jmCkEyy7xhnL8Mn3Ld1kfM1SJKg8Vg7ZsUwe3GqUtJvZT-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council approved an amendment instructing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to prepare a new request for proposals (RFP) for the Smart Shuttle service, contingent on continued funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The measure passed unanimously, 12-0.

Council debate reflected sharply different assessments of Smart Shuttle’s performance. Supporters said the program is now carrying roughly 260,000 riders per month across its service areas and that MTA has agreed to fund a fourth year for most areas. Critics said the program has duplicated MTA routes, failed to meet original goals such as door-to-door service, and that the city should not commit additional local funds when the program’s long-term funding is uncertain.

Councilmember discussion produced a compromise: an amendment by Councilmember Bernsen to send the DOT out with an RFP (Bernsen asked that it be done within 90 days) was adopted with the explicit condition that the city proceed only if MTA continues to fund the program. Staff said MTA had agreed to fund a fourth year in most areas and intended to work with the city on a business plan to clarify future funding and operations.

Key program details discussed by council and staff:
- Smart Shuttle began as a demonstration program about three years ago and was run as a two-year pilot in multiple service areas.
- Current reported usage is roughly 260,000 rides per month across four operating areas.
- For one service area (MacArthur Park/Westlake/Koreatown/Wilshire Center) funding had been structured with roughly 65% from MTA and 35% city funds; MTA agreed to fund the fourth year for most areas at roughly 100% according to staff remarks.

The council instructed that any RFP and contract bring funding assumptions back to committee before final release. The motion to prepare the RFP contingent on MTA continuation passed on a 12-0 vote.

What’s next: DOT will prepare an RFP and present the draft to committee; the RFP exercise will proceed only after satisfactory confirmation of continued MTA funding, per the council’s contingency.","After extended debate about ridership and past performance, the council approved an amendment asking the Department of Transportation to prepare a new request for proposals for the Smart Shuttle program, contingent on Metro (MTA) continuing to fund the service; the motion passed 12-0.","actionData","errors"]

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