Controlling fee waivers

In a debate one member compared to the movie "Groundhog Day," the Los Angeles City Council took the first step Tuesday to putting a stake in the heart of a favorite subsidy - fee waivers for special events. Daily News.

In an 11-1 vote, the council voted to draft a measure designed to limit when the fees are waived.

At each of its three meetings a week, the council is asked to waive fees on everything from block parties and sidewalk art shows to major sports events and the Academy Awards.