Month: August 2019

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Council and Committee Referrals – August 30, 2019

 

19-0999 Identifying barriers to the development of the micro-unit housing
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Cedillo – Huizar) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of relevant City departments and key private-sector stakeholders, to report with recommendations identifying barriers to the development of the micro-unit housing type and necessary policy changes; and related actions.

 

16-0684 Implement and enforce the labor standards form development projects
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
City Attorney report R19-0271, dated August 28, 2019, relative to a draft Ordinance adding Article 2 to Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to implement and enforce the labor standards form development projects subject to the Build Better LA Initiative.
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Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Update – July 1, 2019

Department Memo June 25, 2019

The Affordable Housing Linkage Fee (AHLF) Ordinance (No. 185,342) was adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2017, establishing a fee on certain new market-rate residential and commercial development to generate local funding for affordable housing. The City Council subsequently adopted the fee schedule by resolution on June 29, 2018. LAMC Section 19.18 C.3(a) specifies that the fee schedule will be adjusted annually for inflation beginning on July 1,2018 using the latest change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area, or if such an index ceases to be published, by an equivalent index chosen by the Director. In January 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics introduced a new geographic sample for the CPI that utilizes separate indexes for Los Angeles and Riverside. Therefore, the AHLF annual inflation adjustment is based on the CPI-U for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Area.
The calculated inflation adjustment effective July 1, 2019 is 3.1%, based

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Home Sharing Ordinance – Registration

City Planning Online Registration

Beginning July 1, 2019, hosts will be able to start registering for home-sharing in the City of Los Angeles.

Hosts who are currently operating will have until October 31, 2019, to register before the City would begin enforcement. Hosts can register at any time during the July 1 to October 31, 2019 period.

In December 2018, the City Council adopted the Home-Sharing Ordinance (CF 14-1635-S2), establishing a regulatory framework to restrict short-term rentals to one’s primary residence, in order to prevent the wholesale conversation of homes into rental properties. The Home-Sharing Ordinance requires hosts who wish to engage in short-term rentals to register with the City and post their registration number on all advertisements. Hosts must adhere to all requirements and must use the online portal to register.

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Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) / Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan

CF 19-0939   PLUM 08/27/2019 

Motion (Harris-Dawson – Koretz) relative  to instructing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO), to prohibit the issuance of demolition, building, grading, and other applicable permits in C2 zones, where the property is located immediately adjacent to a R1 or more restrictive zone, fronts a Local Street, that has a lot width of 55 feet or less; and, additional instructions to include an urgency clause making the ICO effective upon publication, and consistent with California Government Code Section 65858, the ICO to run for 45 days, with a 10 month and 15 days extension by Council Resolution, which can be further extended for an additional year, or until the adoption of the appropriate land use regulatory and design provisions has been approved by the Department of City Planning, adopted by the Council and become effective, whichever occurs first.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 08/23/2019 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on August 27, 2019.  Motion (August 16, 2019)
  • 08/16/2019 Motion document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Motion (August 16, 2019)
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SB 58 (Wiener) / Select Cities in California / Extension of Cutoff Time / Alcohol Sales / Permit

CF 19-0002-S39 

Adopted, (10); Nays: Buscaino, Ryu (2); Absent: Huizar, Rodriguez, Smith (3)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION (KORETZ – SMITH) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding Senate Bill (SB) 58 (Wiener) which would authorize select California cities to issue an additional hours license to an on-sale licensee allowing alcohol sales at the licensed premises between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, OPPOSITION for SB 58 (Wiener) which would authorize select California cities to issue an additional hours license to an on-sale licensee allowing alcohol sales at the licensed premises between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council
Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council
West Hills Neighborhood Council

Against:
Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council
North Westwood Neighborhood Council

(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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  • 09/10/2019 Mayor transmitted Council file to City Clerk without signature, deemed approved pursuant to Charter/Los Angeles Administrative Code Section(s): 231(h)
  • 08/28/2019 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is September 9, 2019.   City Council Action (August 27, 2019)  Resolution (March 5, 2019)
  • 08/27/2019 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51. Report from Chief Legislative Analyst (April 8, 2019), Resolution (March 5, 2019)
  • 08/23/2019 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on August 27, 2019 .
  • 05/12/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 19-0002-S39 
  • 05/10/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by Wilshire Center Koreatown NC.
  • Refer to CF 19-0002-S39 
  • 05/08/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 19-0002-S39 
  • 05/03/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 19-0002-S39 
  • 04/24/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 19-0002-S39 
  • 04/09/2019 Chief Legislative Analyst document(s) referred to Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.   Report from Chief Legislative Analyst (April 8, 2019)
  • 04/08/2019 Document(s) submitted by Chief Legislative Analyst, as follows:  Report from Chief Legislative Analyst (April 8, 2019)

Chief Legislative Analyst report 19-04-0326, dated April 8, 2019, relative to Resolution (Koretz) to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program its position to SB 58 (Wiener) which would authorize select California cities to issue an additional hours license to an on-sale licensee allowing alcohol sales at the licensed premises between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.

  • 04/08/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by West Hills Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 19-0002-S39 
  • 03/05/2019 Resolution document(s) referred to Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.  Resolution (March 5, 2019)

 

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The Fastest Growing Cities Aren’t What You Think

When studies rank the economic performance of U.S. cities, they’re usually really talking about broader metro areas, made up of principal cities and their surrounding suburbs and exurbs. But looking at cities themselves is useful for considering their comeback. While Nashville, Boston, and San Francisco may rank high on lists of booming metro areas, they aren’t quite as high when you look at population or job growth within city limits. In the first of a four-part series on the economic performance of American cities, CityLab’s Richard Florida examines the fastest- and slowest-growing cities. Read: The Fastest Growing Cities Aren’t What You Think

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Map of Submitted Applications to LA City Planning for – 08/05/2019 – 08/16/2019

Map above is graphic only.   Click here to see (MAP)

Information that identifies:

  • Case No.
  • Site Address
  • Community Plan Area
  • Neighborhood Council
  • Council District
  • Application Date
  • Request Type
  • Project Description
  • Application Contact

View City Planning Bi-Weekly Entitlement Case Filing

Located on the ‘Case Reports’ link, the Bi-Weekly Entitlement Case Filings Web Map displays discretionary entitlement case filings that were received by the Department of City Planning within a specified two week reporting period. The information allows users to review discretionary entitlement cases filed during the course of the previous two months. Each entry contains a project address, description, and the type of entitlement request, along with other jurisdictional information such as corresponding Community Plan Area, Council District, and Neighborhood Council. The case number is linked to PDIS for additional information as well as related case information.

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Council and Committee Referrals – August 19, 2019

 

16-1468 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee 
Department of City Planning report, dated August 14, 2019, relative to the revised draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and discussion of additional hillside options.

 

19-0931
CD 3		 Community outreach for the Sherman Way Streetscape Project
To Transportation Committee 
City Administrative Officer report 0150-11435-0000, dated August 14, 2019, relative to a contract with Alta Planning and Design, Incorporated for technical design, civil engineering and community outreach for the Sherman Way Streetscape Project.
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Council and Committee Referral – August 16, 2019

 

14-1150-S2 Additional group of zoning exceptions
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Koretz – Martinez) relative to a request for an amendment to the Los Angeles Municipal Code for an additional group of zoning exceptions as detailed in the Motion.

01/06/2022 File expired per Council policy, Council file No. 05-0553.

19-0915 Remedies against illegal dumping.
To Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee
City Attorney report R19-0257, dated August 14, 2019, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to enhance the City’s remedies against illegal dumping.

 

14-1635-S8 Home Sharing Ordinance (HSO)
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
Motion (Koretz – Martinez) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning’s Home Sharing Ordinance (HSO) Unit to immediately establish a process for, upon receiving a complaint, of notifying owners or tenants of any dwelling units that are not eligible for use as short-term rentals under the HSO and the potential for the City to undertake enforcement action at any time.
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Ms. Samantha Millman to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission

15-0646   PLUM 08/20/2019

CD 4 TIME LIMIT: 9/16/19; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 9/13/19

9/13/19 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ms. Samantha Millman to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending 6/30/2024.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 2019 Mayor document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Mayor (July 29, 2019)
  • 07/29/2019 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:
    Mayor report, dated July 29, 2019, relative to the reappointment of Samantha Millman to the Los Angeles City Planning Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024. Ms. Millman’s current term expired on June 30, 2019.  Report from Mayor (July 29, 2019)
  • 06/12/2015 Council action final.   Council Action (June 12, 2015),   Report from PLUM (June 2, 2015)
  • 06/10/2015 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.  Report from PLUM (June 2, 2015)
  • 06/03/2015 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on June 10, 2015 .  Report from Mayor (May 26, 2015)
  • 06/02/2015 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .   Report from Mayor (May 26, 2015)
  • 05/29/2015 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 2, 2015.   Report from Mayor (May 26, 2015)
  • 05/27/2015 Mayor document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
  • 05/26/2015 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:  Mayor report, dated May 26, 2015, relative to the appointment of Samantha Millman to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019. Ms. Millman will fill the vacancy created by Maria Cabildo, who has resigned.   Report from Mayor (May 26, 2015)
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Chief Zoning Administrator

Read the Mayor’s Memorandum (August 15, 2019)

The Department of City Planning has requested the exemption of one (1) new position of Chief Zoning Administrator, Class Code 7999, in accordance with Charter Section 1001(b), from civil service as management, professional, scientific, or expert services exemptions. On July 11, 2019, the Mayor’s Office asked the Personnel Department to review DCP’s request.  …

Based on my review of the Department of City Planning’s request, as well as the review of the Personnel Department, I hereby approve the request for the exemption of one Principal City Planner and transmit my action to the City Council, pursuant to City Charter Section 1001(b)(1). If the exempt position is not filled within six months, the Mayor’s approval for the department to fill the position may expire.

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Council and Committee Referral – August 9, 2019

 

19-0896 Establishing a secondary review process to stop work on construction sites
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee 
Motion (Koretz – Bonin) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to report on the feasibility of establishing a secondary review process to stop work on construction sites when said work is shown to cause health issues for nearby resident

 

11-1705 Citywide sign regulations.
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee 
Department of City Planning report, dated August 13, 2019, relative to citywide sign regulations.
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Home-Sharing Ordinance

Beginning July 1, 2019, hosts will be able to start registering for home-sharing in the City of Los Angeles.

Hosts who are currently operating will have until October 31, 2019, to register before the City would begin enforcement. Hosts can register at any time during the July 1 to October 31, 2019 period.

In December 2018, the City Council adopted the Home-Sharing Ordinance (CF 14-1635-S2), establishing a regulatory framework to restrict short-term rentals to one’s primary residence, in order to prevent the wholesale conversation of homes into rental properties. The Home-Sharing Ordinance requires hosts who wish to engage in short-term rentals to register with the City and post their registration number on all advertisements. Hosts must adhere to all requirements and must use the online portal to register.

Home Sharing Registration Demo

 

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Council and Committee Referral – August 5, 2019

 

18-0066 Appeals to Council from California Environmental Quality Act determinations by lower decision-making bodies.
To Planning and Land Use Management Committee
City Attorney report R19-0236, dated July 31, 2019, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish a procedure for appeals to Council from California Environmental Quality Act determinations by lower decision-making bodies.
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Map of Submitted Applications to LA City Planning for – 07/22/2019 – 08/02/2019

Map above is graphic only.   Click here to see (MAP)

 Information that identifies:

  • Case No.
  • Site Address
  • Community Plan Area
  • Neighborhood Council
  • Council District
  • Application Date
  • Request Type
  • Project Description
  • Application Contact

View City Planning Bi-Weekly Entitlement Case Filing

Located on the ‘Case Reports’ link, the Bi-Weekly Entitlement Case Filings Web Map displays discretionary entitlement case filings that were received by the Department of City Planning within a specified two week reporting period. The information allows users to review discretionary entitlement cases filed during the course of the previous two months. Each entry contains a project address, description, and the type of entitlement request, along with other jurisdictional information such as corresponding Community Plan Area, Council District, and Neighborhood Council. The case number is linked to PDIS for additional information as well as related case information.