Los Angeles
City Council
Agenda Item 34
(34) 26-1123
MOTION (PRICE - PARK) relative to negotiating a long-term contract
between the City and CBS Studios, Inc.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief
Legislative Analyst to negotiate a long-term contract between
the City and CBS Studios, Inc. (Organizer) for City services
required and/or requested to hold the 2026 MTV Video Music
Angeles at venues including but not limited to the Peacock
Theater and LA Live complex.
2. AUTHORIZE the use of supplemental Police law enforcement
services to support the Event and future events, with full
reimbursement of Police law enforcement services, in
accordance with California Government Code section 53069.8.
3. RECOGNIZE the economic benefit generated by the Event
requirements for City services (excluding Police law
enforcement services) supporting the Event and future events,
pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 41.20.l(c) Events
at Major Sports and Entertainment Venues.
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute and administer a contract
between the City and Organizer, and contract amendments to
extend the term up to a total of five-years for subsequent
events, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form
and legality.