Rules committee approves film tax-credit expansion, fire‑zone building limits and several administrative measures

The Los Angeles City Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Wednesday approved a package of measures that included support for expanding the state film and television tax‑credit cap to $750,000,000, limits on new building in very‑high fire severity zones, and administrative changes to how members of the Innovation and Performance Commission are appointed.

The measures matter because they address immediate economic recovery needs after recent fires, set policy direction on redevelopment in high‑risk areas and adjust city governance processes. The film credit expansion drew public testimony from industry advocates seeking relief to keep production and related jobs in Los Angeles.

Committee chair Marquise Harris‑Dawson moved and the body voted to approve an amendment to Los Angeles Administrative Code section 8.231 to change which committee chairs submit nominations for appointments to the Innovation and Performance Commission. The item passed on a 5‑0 vote (Harris‑Dawson; Raman; Yaroslavsky; Sotomayor Martinez; Lee — all recorded as yes).

The committee also voted to proceed on an Air Quality Management District (AQMD) item after Councilmember Grama recused themself because of an AQMD board seat; the panel voted 4‑0 with Councilmember Raman…