Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez speaks during the Women's March Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2017 Vaccine mandates are spreading across major American cities like wildfire, hitting the Golden State Wednesday with Los Angeles City Council’s unanimous approval of a vaccine mandate for indoor public spaces. The council voted 13-0 to approve a motion that will require residents to prove vaccination status before entering retail shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and even grocery stores.