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Council approves Hollywood and Highland Park business-improvement districts to fund security and promotion
Summary
After public hearings, the council approved the Hollywood Entertainment District renewal and a new Highland Park Business Improvement District to fund security, cleanliness and promotion in the respective commercial corridors.
The City Council approved two business-improvement district (BID) items on Wednesday: the Hollywood Entertainment District continuation and the Highland Park Business Improvement District.
Hollywood Entertainment District: Speakers including property owners and business representatives supported renewing the Hollywood Entertainment District BID, saying it helped transform the corridor through coordination, cleanup, security and promotion. Councilmembers voted to approve the BID renewal on second reading.
Highland Park BID: Community leaders and the Highland Park Community Development Corporation urged council approval to empower local stakeholders to maintain a commercial corridor on North Figueroa Avenue. Supporters cited prior facade and public-improvement grants and said a BID would leverage those investments with ongoing security, marketing and maintenance.
Why it matters: BIDs fund local services not otherwise provided by the city through property-owner assessments and typically cover security patrols, cleaning crews and marketing to attract visitors and customers. Proponents said the BIDs help attract private investment and support small-business viability in both corridors.
Votes and outcome: The council approved the Hollywood BID renewal (second reading) and approved formation of the Highland Park BID by roll call votes. Councilmembers asked staff to forward the relevant items forthwith to the mayor for signature where applicable.
Next steps: The Hollywood Entertainment District will continue BID operations under the renewed assessment schedule; Highland Park organizers will begin BID implementation and coordination with city services to provide security, beautification and promotional programs.
