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Council approves 20-year coordinated street‑furniture program; will begin negotiations with JCDecaux
Summary
The council approved the Public Works Committee report to pursue a 20‑year agreement for a coordinated street‑furniture program, including 2,500 transit shelters, automated toilets, kiosks and information terminals, and a guaranteed minimum $150 million revenue share over 20 years; the measure passed as amended, 12-2.
The Los Angeles City Council approved the Public Works Committee report on July 24 directing staff to negotiate a 20‑year agreement for a coordinated street‑furniture program with JCDecaux (often referenced in the committee materials and on the floor as the leading respondent). Staff said the Infinity/JCDecaux proposal guarantees a minimum revenue share to the city of $150,000,000 over 20 years (adjusted by the CPI). If negotiations with JCDecaux cannot be completed within 60 days, staff were instructed to negotiate with Adshel Inc. as the fallback proposer.
Chief Legislative Analyst staff member Lynn Ozawa summarized committee recommendations the council adopted: dedicate city inspectors to enforce contract provisions and maintenance; ensure all advertising complies with specific plans and historic‑district guidelines; provide local community…
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