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Tree Replacement In-Lieu Concept / Private Development and Residential Projects

CF 16-0461     FINAL ACTIONS AT CITY COUNCIL 05/15/2018  Second Reading 05/22/2018

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing an in-lieu fee to allow the City to plant replacement trees in the public right-of-way when a property owner is unable to plant on-site the requisite number of trees required by the City’s tree planting requirements. Recommendations for Council action,

SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 15, 2018, adding Section 62.177 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish a tree replacement in-lieu fee to satisfy the City’s tree planting requirements when a required tree cannot be planted on-site. REQUEST the Board of Public Works to report on: The progress on tree replacement and planting six months after instituting the in-lieu fee. The tree replacement ratio, including not just a 2 to 1 ratio, but possible equivalents in replacement trees accounting for canopy size of the removed mature tree. Alternatives to allow for more flexibility in the distribution of the trees throughout the City. The creation of a detailed plan to accompany the aforementioned Ordinance for future tree planting, covering planting locations (e.g., streets and parks), quality of trees, and a timeline to ensure the right tree is in the right place. A long-term tree monitoring system.

NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated January 24, 2018. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes. Against unless Amended : Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council Against: Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council.

  • 06/01/2018 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: July 5, 2018.
  • 05/30/2018 Mayor transmitted Council File to City Clerk.
  • 05/23/2018 City Clerk transmitted Council File to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is 06/04/2018.
  • 05/22/2018 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.   Draft Ordinance (May 15, 2018),  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (April 26, 2018)
  • 05/17/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 22, 2018 .  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (April 22, 2018)
  • 05/15/2018 Council adopted item as amended, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51 (Vote 13-1). Ordinance held over to May 22, 2018 for second consideration.  Amending Motion 7-B (May 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (May 15, 2108), Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (April 25, 2018)
  • 04/29/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 16-0461
  • 04/28/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council. Refer to CF 16-0461
  • 04/26/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 15, 2018 .  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (April 22, 2018), Communication from City Planning (March 21, 2018),  Report from City Attorney (March 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018),  Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018), Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Fee Study Final Report (February 5, 2018), Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018), Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 04/18/2018 Council referred item to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee. Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (April 11, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018),
  • 04/13/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council. Refer to CF 16-0461
  • 04/13/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 16-0461
  • 04/11/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 18, 2018 .  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (April 11, 2018), Report from City Attorney (March 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018),  Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018), Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 04/11/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 16-0461
  • 03/21/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee approved as amended . Report from City Attorney (March 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018), Fee Study Final Report (February 5, 2018), Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018), Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 03/16/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on March 21, 2018. Report from City Attorney (March 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018), Fee Study Final Report (February 5, 2018), Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018), Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 03/16/2018 City Attorney document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Report from City Attorney (March 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018)
  • 03/15/2018 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:  Report from City Attorney (March 15, 2018), Draft Ordinance (March 15, 2018)

City Attorney report R18-0074, dated March 15, 2018, relative to a revised draft Ordinance adding to the Los Angeles Municipal Code a tree replacement and planting in-lieu fee.

  • 02/07/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee continued item to/for a date to be determined.  Fee Study Final Report (February 5, 2018), Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018), Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 02/06/2018 Board of Public Works document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.   Fee Study Final Report (February 5, 2018), Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018)
  • 02/05/2018 Document(s) submitted by Board of Public Works, as follows:  Fee Study Final Report (February 5, 2018), Report from Board of Public Works (February 1, 2018)

Board of Public Works report, dated February 1, 2018, relative to the Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee Study conducted by the NBS Government Finance Group.

  • 02/02/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on February 7, 2018.  Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 01/29/2018 City Attorney document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)
  • 01/26/2018 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:   Draft Ordinance (January 25, 2018), Report from City Attorney (January 25, 2018)

City Attorney report R18-0023, dated January 25, 2018, relative to a draft Ordinance adding Section 62.177 to the Los Angeles Municipal Code establishing a tree replacement in-lieu fee to satisfy the City’s tree planting requirements when a required tree cannot be planted on-site.

  • 05/27/2016 Council action final. Mayor Action (May 24, 2016),  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (May 13, 2016)
  • 05/27/2016 Mayor transmitted Council File to City Clerk.
  • 05/24/2016 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is June 3, 2016.
  • 05/20/2016 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (May 13, 2016)
  • 05/12/2016 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 20, 2016 .   Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (May 13, 2016)
  • 05/10/2016 Board of Public Works document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (May 13, 2016)
  • 05/10/2016 Document(s) submitted by Board of Public Works, as follows: Report from Board of Public Works (May 9, 2016), Policy Report (May 9, 2016), Communication (May 9, 2016)

Board of Public Works report, dated May 9, 2016, relative to the request for adoption of the proposed Tree Replacement In-Lieu Concept and establishment of a Tree Replacement/Planting In-Lieu fee.

  • 05/09/2016 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee approved item(s) .  Report from Board of Public Works (April 25, 2016)
  • 05/06/2016 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on May 9, 2016.  Report from Board of Public Works (April 25, 2016)
  • 04/26/2016 Mayor document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee. Report from Board of Public Works (April 25, 2016)
  • 04/25/2016 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:  Report from Board of Public Works (April 25, 2016)

Board of Public Works report, dated April 8, 2016, relative to the proposed Tree Replacement In-Lieu Concept and the establishment of a Tree Replacement / Planting In-Lieu fee for private development and residential projects.

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