City Council approves tax-credit resolution, settles multiple claims and moves wildfire emergency and rebuilding measures forward

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting a statewide expansion of film and television tax credits, adopted a package of recommended settlements, and advanced emergency actions tied to recent wildfires.

The council endorsed a resolution backing a proposed $750 million expansion of the California Film and Television Tax Credit program. Councilmember Raman introduced the measure, saying the incentives aim to bring productions and related jobs back to Los Angeles. The resolution passed by voice/roll call with a 14-0 tally.

The council also read into the record and approved a series of settlement recommendations stemming from closed-session items. The clerk read settlement amounts for cases that included Cindy Witt (recommendation to expend up to $180,000), Juana Yvette Busby Arango (up to $190,000), Joseph John McCann Jr. (up to $300,000), Celeste Haiti Echeverria DeFranco (up to $200,000), and others; a high-profile recommendation listed Jesse Reyes with a proposed settlement of up to $1,500,000. The package of settlements (items…