Read Motions:  02/08/2023

• Planning Department and the Department of Building and Safety, in consultation with the Department of Water and Power, and the City Attorney, to prepare a report with an evaluation of recommendations to streamline and improve the ground-mounted solar permitting and approval process found under LAMC 12.24.U.7 (Conditional Use Permits), in consideration of the Council Directed LA100 decarbonization and renewable energy objectives, and that this report includes recommendations for an administrative process usable for the majority of structures solely supporting solar energy systems not otherwise permitted, and where appropriate require the conditional use permit process in order to protect all housing development, especially affordable and low-income housing, trees and native plants, limit reductions in open space while protecting wildlife corridors and hillside communities.  (pgs. 4-5)