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Committee chaired by Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. met in Room 401, City Hall. Members approved a series of economic and workforce actions including establishing the Pacific Avenue Corridor JEDI Zone (CD15), issuing a Request for Information for the Watts Coffee House operator, directing staff to document LA28 employment opportunities, reconfirming multiple Business Improvement Districts, advancing amendments to extend Fair Work Week protections to fast‑food employees, modifying the Workforce Development Board annual plan, and funding a youth sidewalk training pilot. Vote tallies reported 4 Yes, 1 Absent (Nazarian) on listed items.
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The committee approved local job and business measures that could lead to new investment and hiring in specific neighborhoods, including a targeted economic incentive zone on Pacific Avenue and a search for an operator for the Watts Coffee House. The panel also asked city staff and the City Attorney to work with the LA28 Games organizers to document hiring opportunities for local residents, moved to extend scheduling protections to fast‑food workers, and approved funding for a youth sidewalk training pilot. Several business improvement districts had their annual plans reconfirmed, which keeps neighborhood services and programs in place.
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