Mobility

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Methodology for Determining Bus Transit Service Levels

Dear Interested Parties,
The City of Los Angeles verifies several transit-related definitions that originate from state law, including their implementation as it pertains to affordable housing incentive programs.
Please see the linked memo, Methodology for Determining Bus Transit Service Levels; Implementation of Rapid Bus Provisions of the Transit Oriented Communities Program, regarding implementation of transit-related definitions. The updates include:
  • Alignment with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)’s methodology to allow for:
  • Family lines; and
  • One direction with at least 15-minute service intervals to qualify.
  • Clarification of minor differences in Major Transit Stops for Density Bonus and TOC
For further information, please visit the Department of City Planning’s website or email planning.priorityhousing@lacity.org.
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East San Fernando Valley Transit Neighborhood Plan

 

Dear Community Members,
Last year, Los Angeles City Planning launched the East San Fernando Valley Transit Neighborhood Plan (ESFV TNP) in anticipation of the new Metro light rail train that is coming to Van Nuys Boulevard. The ESFV TNP is a multi-year work program that will apply new land use designations and zoning regulations about a half-mile around the train route, specifically within portions of the Pacoima, Arleta, and Panorama City communities. The purpose of proactively updating land use and zoning along the corridor is to ensure that new developments arising as a result of the light rail project will bring equitable housing opportunities for the community, support transit ridership and mobility access, and advance economic vitality in the region.
Where We’ve Been
The ESFV TNP program involves opportunities for public participation at every phase of the process. Initial community outreach and engagement for the ‘Listen’ phase of the work program began in Fall 2023. As part of this phase of engagement, the ESFV TNP team has been spreading awareness about the program, building relationships with local organizations, and sharing educational materials to afford community members the foundational knowledge needed to meaningfully participate in the planning process.
Last year, the ESFV TNP team conducted various engagement activities as part of the ‘Listen’ phase of the work program. Staff visited local Neighborhood Councils, tabled at community events, guest taught a land use and zoning class at Pacoima Beautiful’s People’s Collaborative Academy, and presented to students in CSUN’s Political Science Student Association. We appreciated every opportunity to engage with community members and look forward to future engagements with other community groups.
What’s Happening Next
As part of the ongoing ‘Listen’ phase, the ESFV TNP team will continue to collaborate and engage with stakeholders to understand the community’s needs, priorities, and vision for the future development of their neighborhood. The team will utilize all of the feedback heard as they proceed to draft land use maps, which are tentatively scheduled to be released for public review by Winter 2024-2025.
Keep in Touch
Please visit our recently refreshed website to learn more about the work program, review materials from previous events, and sign-up to receive updates by email and/or text message about upcoming events and activities.
Thank you for your interest and engagement with the ESFV TNP program. Any questions or feedback can be sent to the project team at planning.esfvtnp@lacity.org.

 

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Metro’s Transportation Communication Network

 

Dear Interested Stakeholder,
The proposed Metro Transportation Communication Network (TCN) Ordinance will be considered by the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee of the City Council on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The PLUM Committee meeting follows the City Planning Commission hearing held on September 14, 2023. The PLUM Committee meeting agenda and live broadcast will be available online at clerk.lacity.org/calendar.
At the direction of the Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles City Planning has prepared ordinances to amend the Zoning Code to allow the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to implement a TCN (Council File: 22-0392). Metro is proposing to erect digital display signs on Metro-owned parcels throughout the City that are adjacent to certain freeways and major streets as part of its TCN program. The proposed ordinances, known collectively as the Metro TCN Ordinance, will create a new Supplemental Use District (SUD) and include a Zone Change to apply the TCN SUD and its regulations to specific parcels owned by Metro. More information can be found on the project website.
The PLUM Committee meeting will provide another opportunity for the public to share their feedback and comments on the proposed Metro TCN Ordinance and project. Written comments may be submitted online to LACouncilComment.com. Public testimony will also be heard during the general public comment portion of the meeting in-person only; there will be no public comment accepted by teleconference during the meeting. To access the proposed ordinance, the City Planning Commission’s recommendation, and to sign up to receive electronic notifications about the project, visit Council File: 22-0392.
Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Meeting begins at 2 p.m.
John Ferraro Council Chamber
Room 340, City Hall
200 N Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Proposed Transportation Communication Network (TCN) Supplemental Use District (SUD)

CPC-2022-5401-CA; CPC-2023-3653-ZC     City Planning Commission  09.14.2023 

Council District: All CEQA: ENV-2022-5286-EIR Last Day to Act: 11-20-23 Plan Area: Citywide

PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on July 12, 2023

PROJECT SITE: The Proposed Transportation Communication Network (TCN) Supplemental Use District (SUD) is dispersed Citywide on 49 parcels owned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The parcels can be contiguous and non-contiguous and are predominately adjacent to freeways and major roads within the City including, but not limited to, the 2, 5, 10, 90, 110, 101, 118, 170 and 405 freeways. The TCN SUD includes individual parcels in the communities of Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Downtown, Echo Park, Encino, Glassell Park, Granada Hills, Hollywood, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Sherman Oaks, South LA, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Van Nuys, West LA, and Westchester.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT: A code amendment amending Sections 12.32 and 13.00 and establishing Section 13.11.1 of Chapter 1, and a parallel edit to establish a new Section in Article 8 of Chapter 1A, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to create a new “Transportation Communication Network,” or “TCN,” Supplemental Use District (SUD), and a Zone Change to apply the TCN District and its regulations and permissions to specific properties owned by Metro within the City. The TCN SUD will permit Metro to install sign structures, including digital display signs, on up to 49 properties owned by Metro. The ordinance proposes specific operational standards, location restrictions, and maintenance requirements for the structures and digital displays. The TCN SUD incorporates a required program for the removal of existing static off-site signs both on Metro owned property and private property resulting in a net reduction in off-site signage within the City. The TCN SUD ordinance details these regulations and requirements, and identifies the Metro owned properties subject to the provisions of the ordinance.

REQUESTED ACTIONS:

1. Find, based on the independent judgment of the decision maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the Project was assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2022-5286-EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2022040363), certified by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors on January 26, 2023; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164 and the Addendum, dated August 2023, that no major revisions to the EIR are required and no subsequent EIR or negative declaration is required for approval of the Project;
2. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance with staff’s proposed modifications listed in the Staff Recommendation Report incorporated into the Ordinance;
3. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt the Zone Change (Exhibit E) to permit the establishment of a non-contiguous Supplemental Use District, called the Transportation Communication Network, on property owned by Metro with staff’s proposed modifications listed in the Staff Recommendation Report incorporated into the Ordinance;
4. Adopt the Staff Recommendation Report as the Commission’s Report on the subject; and
5. Adopt the Findings.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

Staff: Andrew Pennington, City Planner andrew.pennington@lacity.org (213) 978-1395

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Metro’s Transportation Communication Network

Dear Stakeholder,
The proposed Metro Transportation Communication Network (TCN) ordinance will be considered by the City Planning Commission (CPC) on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
The CPC meeting follows the Public Hearing held on July 12, 2023. The Staff Recommendation Report to the CPC is now available to the public. The Report includes a revised draft Metro TCN Ordinance along with exhibits that include further details and renderings related to the proposed TCN sign structures and digital displays.
At the direction of the Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles City Planning has prepared two ordinances to amend the Zoning Code to allow the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to implement a TCN (CF 22-0392).
Metro is proposing to erect digital display signs on up to 49 Metro-owned parcels throughout the city that are adjacent to certain freeways and major streets as part of its TCN program. The proposed ordinances, known collectively as the Metro TCN ordinance, will create a new Supplemental Use District (SUD) and include a Zone Change to apply the TCN SUD and its regulations to specific parcels owned by Metro.
The CPC meeting is an opportunity for stakeholders and the general public to share feedback with the CPC on the proposed Metro TCN Ordinance. The CPC may take an action at the meeting to make a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed ordinance. No final decision will be made at this meeting, and subsequent consideration by the City Council must occur before adoption of the ordinance. We invite you to attend the CPC hearing and participate in the public process.
Los Angeles City Planning prepared and released a draft ordinance on June 14, 2023, followed by a staff-level public hearing held on July 12, 2023 to receive public comment on the draft ordinance. On August 31, 2023, Los Angeles City Planning released a revised draft ordinance, along with the staff recommendation report, to address concerns raised during the public comment period.
The Staff Recommendation Report, revised draft ordinance, maps, and more information can be found on the project website.
The agenda for the CPC meeting will be available here and includes instructions for submitting public comments directly to the CPC. Comments should be sent directly to the CPC at cpc@lacity.org. Please include Planning Case Numbers CPC-2022-5401-CA and CPC-2023-3653-ZC and Environmental Case Number ENV-2022-5286-EIR with your comment.
If you have questions or would like to be added to the interested parties list, please contact Terri Osborne at terri.osborne@lacity.org.
Thank you for your continued interest in the Metro TCN Ordinance.
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Metro’s Transportation Communication Network

Dear Stakeholder,
Los Angeles City Planning will conduct a Virtual Public Hearing for the proposed Metro Transportation Communication Network Ordinance and project on July 12, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide feedback.
At the direction of the Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles City Planning has prepared two ordinances to amend the Zoning Code to allow the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) to implement a Transportation Communication Network (TCN) (CF 22-0392). Metro is proposing to erect digital display signs on up to 49 Metro-owned parcels throughout the City that are adjacent to certain freeways and major streets as part of its TCN program. The proposed ordinances, known collectively as the Metro TCN Ordinance, will create a new Supplemental Use District (SUD) and include a Zone Change to apply the TCN SUD and its regulations to specific parcels owned by Metro.                                                                                                                                                                              
The proposed ordinance’s sign regulations include operational standards, location restrictions, and maintenance requirements for the structures and digital displays, and a requirement for the removal of existing static off-site signs both on Metro-owned property and private property resulting in a net reduction in off-site signage within the City.
The draft ordinance, fact sheet, hearing notice, maps, and more information can be found on the project website.
The Public Hearing is a formal opportunity to provide public comment on the proposed Metro TCN Ordinance to a hearing officer. The Public Hearing is used to collect comments and feedback to help inform a staff report and recommendation to the City Planning Commission. No decisions will be made at the time of the Public Hearing. Participants may join the Public Hearing online or by phone at any time between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to offer testimony. In order for all participants to be heard, speakers at the Public Hearing may be limited in the length of their testimony.
Beginning at 6 p.m., City Planning will present a brief overview of the proposed Metro TCN Ordinance and the process to provide public comment. The Public Hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. The official Notice of Public Hearing is available here. In addition to comments provided at the Public Hearing, City Planning is also accepting written comments, which may be sent via email to terri.osborne@lacity.org, through August 4. Please see the Notice of Public Hearing for more information.
Virtual Staff-Level Public Hearing
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Virtual Overview Presentation: 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Public Comment: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Enter Meeting ID 833 2691 7854 and Passcode 702539
Or join by phone: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 900 9128
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City of Los Angeles VMT Calculator Updates

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in partnership with the Department of City Planning and Fehr & Peers, has developed the City of Los Angeles Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Calculator to estimate project-specific daily household VMT per capita and daily work VMT per employee for land use development projects. This application, the VMT Calculator, has been provided to You, the User, to assess vehicle miles traveled (VMT) outcomes of land use projects within the City of Los Angeles.

VMT Calculator Form   (Apply for the use of the VMT Calculator)

VMT Calculator Version 1.4 Updated, User Guide, and the TDM Strategy Appendix.

Transportation Planning + Policy
LADOT

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Parking Space Replacement Policy / Department of Transportation Parking Facilities / 25 Spaces or Greater / Transfer / Housing Department / Affordable or Supportive Housing / Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 22.482(a) and 22.602

CF 23-0360           UPDATE  

HOMELESSNESS and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES REPORTS relative to the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) parking space replacement policy for Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) parking facilities containing 25 spaces or greater.

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky – Raman):

NULLIFY, effective immediately, pursuant to LAAC Sections 22.482(a) and 22.602, the policy requiring parking space replacement for LADOT parking facilities containing 25 spaces or more transferred to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) for utilization as affordable or supportive housing, as detailed in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum of Understanding governing the parking replacement policy for LADOT Special Parking Revenue Fund Off-Street Parking Facilities. Neither LADOT nor LAHD shall require the replacement of any parking spaces when an LADOT facility is utilized as interim, supportive or affordable housing.

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council within 60 days, on all LADOT-owned facilities totaling 25 spaces or greater, by Council District, that will no longer be subject to the parking replacement requirements, along with the current status of any contemplated or in-process affordable or supportive housing developments.

DIRECT the LAHD to immediately publicly notify affordable and supportive housing developers of the relevant policy change.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yaroslavsky – Raman):

NULLIFY, effective immediately, pursuant to LAAC Sections 22.482(a) and 22.602, the policy requiring parking space replacement for LADOT parking facilities containing 25 spaces or more transferred to the LAHD for utilization as affordable or supportive housing, as detailed in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum of Understanding governing the parking replacement policy for LADOT Special Parking Revenue Fund Off-Street Parking Facilities. Neither LADOT nor LAHD shall require the replacement of any parking spaces when an LADOT facility is utilized as interim, supportive or affordable housing.

INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council within 60 days, on all LADOT-owned facilities totaling 25 spaces or greater, by Council District, that will no longer be subject to the parking replacement requirements, along with the current status of any contemplated or in-process affordable or supportive housing developments, along with the annual revenue and utilization rate of each parking facility.

DIRECT the LAHD to immediately publicly notify affordable and supportive housing developers of the relevant policy change.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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Priority Housing – Transit Schedules

Dear Stakeholder,
Please see the linked Updated Transit Service Determinations After the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic memorandum from the Department of City Planning, dated May 22, 2023. Effective immediately, City Planning will no longer recognize transit schedules that were in place as of March 17, 2020 and will instead use currently published transit schedules. Please email your questions to the Affordable Housing Services Section at planning.priorityhousing@lacity.org.
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Council and Committee Referral- Friday, March 24, 2023

 

21-0890-S4 Feasibility of prioritizing EV charging rebate applications for multifamily
To Energy and Environment Committee
Motion (Krekorian – Yaroslavsky) relative to requesting the Department of Water and Power to report on the feasibility of prioritizing EV charging rebate applications for multifamily dwelling units that are located in disadvantaged communities or in buildings with more than 20 percent affordable housing units.

 

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Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) Supplemental Use District (SUD) / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFSZ) / Council District 4 Hillsides / Citywide / Ordinance Amendment

CF 20-1101       UPDATE

Ordinance No. 187748

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change Ordinance amending the zone map for the project area consisting of the Franklin Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, and Bowmont Hazen neighborhoods within the Bel Air – Beverly Crest Community.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 3, 2022, effectuating a Zone Change for parcels within the project boundaries identified from RE15-­1, RE15-­1-­H, RE-20­1, RE20­-1-­H, RE40-­1, RE40-­1­-H to RE-15­-1-­HCR, RE-15-­1-­H­HCR, RE-20-­1-­HCR, RE-20-­1-­H-­HCR, RE-40-­1-­HCR, RE-40-­1-­H-­HCR; for residential neighborhoods within the Project Site, the Zone Change Ordinance establishes application of the Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) Supplemental Use District (SUD), which applies specific supplemental development restrictions related to construction, grading quantities, and hauling requirements, to the Project Area, the existing Hillside Construction Regulations found in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 13.20 will apply to the Project Area and would apply only to residentially zoned properties; the Project Site consists of the Franklin Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, and Bowmont Hazen residential neighborhoods within the Bel Air­Beverly Crest Community Plan area.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations / Land Use Zones / Urban Design Standards / Citywide Design Guidelines / AB 1236 and AB 970

CF 22-0120-S1    UPDATE

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reporting with recommendations for an ordinance that would define allowable electric vehicle charging for all appropriate zones of the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Yaroslavsky – Raman):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and the City Attorney, to report with recommendations for an ordinance that would define allowable electric vehicle charging for all appropriate zones of the City, inasmuch as this land use is currently undefined in the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The report should rely on best practices from other jurisdictions and include recommendations for urban design standards consistent with the Citywide Design Guidelines for pedestrian design, 360­-degree design, and climate adaptive design that promote a high quality pedestrian environment and improve interactions with the public realm.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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DCP IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 2097 (2022)

Read: DCP IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 2097 (2022), December 29, 2022 

Read: AB 2097

Read: DCP Implementation of AB 2011 (2022) and SB 6 (2022)

Read:  Los Angeles Times Article, September 23, 2022 

DCP, State Housing Update

On September 22, 2022, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2097, which added Government Code Section (§) 65863.2. AB 2097 prohibits a public agency from imposing or enforcing any minimum automobile parking requirement on any residential, commercial, or another development project that is within one-half mile of a Major Transit Stop, with minor exceptions detailed below. A development project, for purposes of this bill, includes any project requiring a discretionary entitlement or building permit to allow the construction, reconstruction, alteration, addition, or change of use of a structure or land.

In Los Angeles, City Planning is responsible for overseeing the implementation of AB 2097, in accordance with State law. Consult DCP webpage for eligibility requirements or email City Planning at planning.ab2097@lacity.org with general questions on project eligibility and review.

This memo will serve as guidance for staff and project applicants on the implementation of AB 2097 for discretionary and ministerial projects until the time this memo is superseded. Staff and interested parties are encouraged to refer to state law in Government Code §65863.2 for additional information as this memo is not exhaustive.

Key Provisions

Eligibility:  To assess whether a parcel is eligible to qualify under AB 2097, consult the Department’s Zone Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS), a web-based mapping tool that provides zoning information for parcels in Los Angeles. Enter the address in the pop-up window, click the “Planning and Zoning” menu on the left side of the screen, and then scroll down to the “AB 2097 Eligibility” field.

Projects located within a half-mile of a major transit stop are generally eligible for the automobile parking reduction provided by AB 2097. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial projects, but does not include hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, or other transient lodgings. The State does give local agencies the option to impose minimum parking requirements in limited instances, provided that one of the following three findings can be substantiated in the affirmative to necessitate minimum parking requirements:

  • The project furthers the City’s ability to meet its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for low and very low-income households,
  • The project directly supports the City’s ability to meet any special housing needs for the elderly or persons with disabilities; or,
  • The project is located within one-half mile of existing residential or commercial parking.

Note: These findings must demonstrate that the project would have a substantially negative impact, should the City not impose or enforce minimum parking requirements.

The State law offers a 30-day timeline to formally invoke such findings. However, these findings may not be made for projects that meet the following criteria:

  • Projects that reserve 20% or more of the total dwelling units for very low, low, or moderate-income households, students, the elderly, or persons with disabilities,
  • Projects that contain fewer than 20 dwelling units; or,
  • Projects that are subject to other parking reductions of any other applicable law (by satisfying the applicable eligibility requirements).

 

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Livable Communities Initiative / Transit-Rich Corridors / Analogous Citywide Regulations / Mid-Scale Development

CF 21-1230-S2      AT CITY COUNCIL 12/07/2022

HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to establishing the Livable Communities Initiative (LCI), identified as Program 131 of the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, along suitable transit-rich corridors.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Raman – Harris-Dawson – de León – Krekorian):

1.DIRECT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with assistance from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 180 days with strategies to establish the LCI along suitable transit-rich corridors, or analogous Citywide regulations, that facilitates mid-scale development, promotes the creation of housing units where they do not currently exist, and creates or enhances existing commercial, mixed-use character. As part of its report, the DCP should consider by-right or administrative development and zoning standards to encourage mid-scale development; including, but not limited to:

Waivers or reductions of setback, unit floor area, and other development standards.

An inclusionary housing requirement to increase access to affordable housing.

A minimum density requirement to promote multifamily, mixed-use development.

Provisions to encourage greater lot density such as allowing for microunits, shared housing, or increasing floor area ratio allowances.

The elimination or reduction of parking minimums in “high quality transit areas” or “transit-rich areas”.

Exclusions and/or mitigations for lots located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, an identified historic district, or are designated as open space.

Exclusions for projects that may result in the demolition of buildings subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance or the loss of covenanted affordable units.

2.DIRECT the DCP, as part of this report to the Council, to develop a community-driven outreach and engagement strategy that will assist in informing the necessary maps and reports required to identify suitable transit-rich corridors that would benefit from the LCI and complement existing rezoning efforts through the implementation of the Housing Element (2021-2029). This strategy should demonstrate adequate engagement and involvement with marginalized, historically underserved, and/or disadvantaged communities potentially impacted by the selection of suitable corridors.

3. DIRECT the DCP, in coordination with the DCP’s Urban Design Studio, to report to the Council within 180 days on options for an administrative clearance procedure for projects eligible for the LCI that outlines objective Design and Development Standards to ensure high quality, contextual design and compatibility with the vision of the LCI outlined in Program 131 of the Housing Element (2021-2029).

4. DIRECT the DCP, LADOT, Department of Public Works, and the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 180 days with options to establish a streamlined, administrative review process that ensures projects eligible for the LCI invest in public right-of-way amenities and infrastructure improvements in order to encourage transit ridership, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and placemaking.

5. DIRECT the EWDD and the CAO, with the assistance of the DCP, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 180 days on the feasibility of any new regulatory tools, fees, grants, and/or strategies that can help fund substantial public improvement projects along corridors identified by the LCI; including, but no limited to: Social Impact Bonds, Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities, and/or Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council

(Budget and Finance and Economic Development and Jobs Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

Click on the BLUE HIGHLIGHT to view official documents.

  • 12/02/2022 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on December 7, 2022.  Joint Report from Housing Committee, Transportation Committee, and Planning and Land Use Management Committee 12/02/2022
  • 12/01/2022 Budget and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of item .   Motion 09/16/2022
  • 11/30/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee transmitted Council File to Budget and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Jobs Committee.
  • 11/23/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 29, 2022.  Motion 09/16/2022
  • 11/06/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Empowerment Congress North Area NDC.  Refer to  CF 21-1230-S2 
  • 11/02/2022 Transportation Committee transmitted Council File to Economic Development and Jobs Committee.
  • 11/01/2022 Transportation Committee approved item(s) .
  • 10/28/2022 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 1, 2022.
  • 10/27/2022 Housing Committee transmitted Council File to Budget and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Jobs Committee; Planning and Land Use Management Committee; Transportation Committee.  Report from Housing Committee 10/26/2022,   Motion 09/16/2022
  • 10/26/2022 Housing Committee approved item(s) .  Report from Housing Committee 10/26/2022,   Motion 09/16/2022
  • 10/21/2022 Housing Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 26, 2022.    Motion 09/16/2022
  • 09/16/2022 Motion referred to Budget and Finance Committee; Economic Development and Jobs Committee; Housing Committee; Planning and Land Use Management Committee; Transportation Committee.  Motion 09/16/2022

 

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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Mobility Plan 2035 Policies Update

CF 15-0719-S19      AT PLUM 11/01/2022 

LADOT and Mobility Plan Environmental Impact Reports, Addendums, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, and related CEQA findings, Reports and Recommendations from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) relative to a proposed Ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26 J to update the citywide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance; two proposed Ordinances recommended by LADOT: 1) New Development Review Fee Ordinance; and 2) Mobility Investment Trust Fund, and related ordinances to align with the City’s climate action goals. This update to the existing 1993 TDM Ordinance proposes new requirements for developments that exceed certain size and use thresholds to incorporate strategies to reduce drive-alone automobile trips and expand access to alternative transportation options. Projects subject to the new regulations would be required to submit a TDM Plan to LADOT for review and approval before receiving a building permit. The proposed regulations would not apply to existing buildings, businesses, or residents.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No.: CPC-2021-3141-CA
Environmental No. ENV-2013-0911-EIR-ADD3; SCH No. 2013041012

Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
North Westwood Neighborhood Council
Mid City West Neighborhood Council
South Robertson Neighborhood Council
For, If Amended:
Westside Neighborhood Council

(This matter is referred to Transportation and Planning and Land Use Management Committees)

Click on the BLUE HIGHLIGHT to view official documents.

  • 10/28/2022 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 1, 2022.
  • 10/27/2022 Department of Transportation document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee; Transportation Committee.  Report from Department of Transportation 10/26/2022
  • 10/26/2022 Document(s) submitted by Department of Transportation, as follows:  Report from Department of Transportation 10/26/2022

Department of Transportation report, dated October 26, 2022, relative to the update to the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance.

  • 10/26/2022 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee; Transportation Committee.
    10/24/2022 Document(s) submitted by Department of City Planning, as follows:  Report from Los Angeles City Plannning Commission 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – Letter of Determination 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – DCP Letter 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – Findings 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – Staff Report 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – 3rd Addendum to EIR 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – Proposed Ordinance 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – Interested Parties 10/24/2022, Attachment to Report dated 10-24-22 – Mailing List 10/24/2022

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated October 24, 2022, relative to a proposed ordinance to update the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance.

  • 10/12/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Mid City WEST Neighborhood Council. CF 15-0719-S19
  • 07/13/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by South Robertson Neighborhood Council. CF 15-0719-S19
  • 04/28/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by South Robertson Neighborhood Council.  CF 15-0719-S19
  • 02/15/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council.CF 15-0719-S19
  • 08/12/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council. CF 15-0719-S19
  • 05/18/2020 Transportation Committee continued item to/for a future Committee meeting.
  • 05/15/2020 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on May 18, 2020.

REFER TO CF 15-0719-S19  prior to 2022

  • 06/12/2019 Transportation Committee approved item(s) .
  • 06/07/2019 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 12, 2019.
  • 06/07/2019 Department of Transportation document(s) referred to Transportation Committee.
  • 06/05/2019 Document(s) submitted by Department of Transportation, as follows:

Department of Transportation report, dated June 5, 2019, relative to preparing an Ordinance that updates the City of Los Angeles’ Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirements on new development.

  • 05/11/2018 Council action final.
  • 05/09/2018 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 05/03/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 9, 2018.
  • 05/03/2018 Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of item .
  • 02/28/2018 City Clerk transmitted Council File to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
  • 02/28/2018 Transportation Committee approved item(s) .
  • 02/23/2018 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee; Transportation Committee.
  • 02/23/2018 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on February 28, 2018.
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New Oil and Gas Drilling Activities / Extraction Prohibition / Nonconforming Use / Environmental Clearance / Code Amendment / Ordinance

CF 17-0447-S2    AT PLUM 11/01/2022  CONTINUED FROM 10/18/22

Mitigated Negative Declaration, Errata, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, section 15074(b) and related CEQA findings and Report and Recommendations from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for a draft Ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.03, 12.20, 12.23, 12.24, and 13.01 to prohibit new oil and gas extraction and make existing extraction activities a nonconforming use in all zones. The proposed Ordinance would phase out all oil drilling activities in the City of Los Angeles by immediately banning new oil and gas extraction and requiring the abandonment of existing wells after an amortization period. (Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the item. Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee approved as amended the item on October 6, 2022.)
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No.: CPC-2022-4864-CA
Environmental Case No.: ENV-2022-4865-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: No

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council
Westwood Neighborhood Council

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  • 10/18/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee continued item to/for November 1, 2022.
  • 10/17/2022 Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of item .
  • 10/14/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 18, 2022.   Communication from Department of City Planning – Letter to PLUM 10/13/2022, Attachment to Communication dated 10-13-22 – Errata to the IS-MND 10/13/2022, Attachment to Communication dated 10-13-22 – Responses to Comments on the IDS-MND 10/13/2022, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Amended Findings 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Environmental 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Mailing List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Interested Parties Email List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Proposed Ordinance 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Staff Report 09/26/2022
  • 10/13/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 17-0447-S2  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Amended Findings,09/26/2022 Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Environmental 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Mailing List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Interested Parties Email List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Proposed Ordinance 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Staff Report 09/26/2022
  • 10/06/2022 Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee approved as amended .
  • 10/05/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 17-0447-S2 
  • 09/30/2022 Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 6, 2022.  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Amended Findings,09/26/2022 Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Environmental 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Mailing List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Interested Parties Email List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Proposed Ordinance 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Staff Report 09/26/2022
  • 09/27/2022 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee; Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee; Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Amended Findings,09/26/2022 Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Environmental 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Mailing List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Interested Parties Email List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Proposed Ordinance 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Staff Report 09/26/2022
  • 09/26/2022 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Amended Findings,09/26/2022 Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Environmental 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Mailing List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Interested Parties Email List 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Proposed Ordinance 09/26/2022, Attachment to Report dated 9-26-22 – Staff Report 09/26/2022

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated September 26, 2022, relative to a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to prohibit new oil and gas extraction and make existing extraction activities a nonconforming use in all zones.

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Public Way Reservation System (PWRS) / Software Update / Public-Facing Web Portal / Sidewalks and Street Closure Notification

CF 20-1469  AT CITY COUNCIL 10.26.2022

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to clarify penalties and authorize Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) citations for violations of specified code sections.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 13, 2022, relative to amending Sections 62.04 and 62.61 of the LAMC to clarify penalties and authorize ACE citations for violations of specified code sections.

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: None submitted

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  • 10/24/2022 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on October 26, 2022.  Report from City Attorney 07/13/2022, Attachment to Report dated 7-13-22 – Draft Ordinance 07/13/2022
  • 10/12/2022 Public Works Committee approved item(s) .
  • 10/07/2022 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 12, 2022.
  • 09/28/2022 Public Works Committee continued item to/for a date to be determined.
  • 09/23/2022 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 28, 2022.
  • 07/21/2022 City Attorney document(s) referred to Public Works Committee. Report from City Attorney 07/13/2022, Attachment to Report dated 7-13-22 – Draft Ordinance 07/13/2022
  • 07/13/2022 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:  Report from City Attorney 07/13/2022, Attachment to Report dated 7-13-22 – Draft Ordinance 07/13/2022

City Attorney report, dated July 13, 2022, and draft Ordinance relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 62.04 and 62.61 to clarify penalties and authorize Administrative Citation Enforcement citations for violations of specified code sections.

  • 01/05/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council.   Refer to CF 20-1469
  • 12/09/2021 Council action final.
  • 12/08/2021 Council adopted item forthwith. Report from Public Works Committee 11/24/2021
  • 12/06/2021 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on December 8, 2021.  Report from Public Works Committee 11/24/2021
  • 11/24/2021 Public Works Committee approved as amended .  Report from Los Angeles Department of Transportation 10/20/2021
  • 11/18/2021 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 24, 2021.
  • 10/22/2021 Department of Transportation document(s) referred to Public Works Committee. Report from Los Angeles Department of Transportation 10/20/2021
  • 10/21/2021 Document(s) submitted by Department of Transportation, as follows:  Report from Los Angeles Department of Transportation 10/20/2021

Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, dated October 20, 2021, relative to recommended protocols to minimize public impacts during construction, within the public right-of-way.

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Gas, Diesel, Fossil Fuel Pumps / New Building and Permit Prohibition / Zero Emissions Vehicle / Non-Fuel Related Facilities / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Amendment

CF 21-0533           AT PLUM 11/18/2022

CONTINUED FROM 9/14/21

Motion (Koretz – de León) relative to directing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Fire Department, Climate Emergency Mobilization Office, and other relevant City departments or agencies, and requesting the City Attorney to report back on drafting an Ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code which would prohibit the building and permitting of any new gas, diesel, or other fossil-fuel pumps in the City of Los Angeles, and for any expansions of current gas stations to be limited to serving zero-emissions vehicles and providing non-fuel-related facilities.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Westside Neighborhood Council
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council
Los Feliz Neighborhood Council
Echo Park Neighborhood Council
North Westwood Neighborhood Council

 

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  • 03/31/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council. Refer to CF 21-0533 
  • 09/14/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee continued item to/for a date to be determined. Motion 05/18/2022
  • 09/10/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 14, 2021. Motion 05/18/2022
  • 07/28/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Echo Park Neighborhood Council. Refer to CF 21-0533 
  • 07/26/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council,Los Feliz Neighborhood Council. Refer to CF 21-0533 
  • 07/20/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Silver Lake Neighborhood Council. Refer to CF 21-0533 
  • 06/11/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 21-0533 
  • 05/18/2021 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion 05/18/2022
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Update

On September 22, the City Planning Commission (CPC) recommended approval of the City’s Transportation Demand Management Ordinance update. Managed by City Planning and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), the updated ordinance aims to reduce dependence on drive-alone commuting in Los Angeles, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Furthermore, the ordinance increases transportation options and accessibility throughout the City, and allows flexibility for future changes to transportation technology and services. It expands the number of new projects that are required to implement strategies such as supporting transit, telecommuting, carshare, and neighborhood shuttles, as well as other strategies that reduce vehicle trips and support general public health benefits.

In the coming weeks, the ordinance will advance to City Council for consideration and final adoption. To sign up for updates, please email planning.mobility@lacity.org

Staff Recommendation Report and Proposed Ordinance

Fact Sheet | Hoja Informativa

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Metro’s Transportation Communication Network

 

Dear Angelenos:
On June 28, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council adopted a motion (CF 22-0392) instructing Los Angeles City Planning to draft an amendment to the Zoning Code to permit digital signage related to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (Metro) Transportation Communication Network (TCN). Metro’s TCN program would erect freestanding signs with digital displays at 56 locations throughout the City. These signs would incorporate various intelligent transportation technologies to help manage traffic, provide real-time traffic and transit information, display Metro service alerts and public emergency messaging, and permit off-site advertising for revenue generation to support local transportation projects in the City. Metro’s project website can be found at metro.net/tcn, and details on Metro’s proposed site locations can be found here.
As part of this project, the City entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Metro in early 2022 to share any revenue generated from the off-site advertising on these signs for 20 years. This agreement (C-139852) outlines how the shared revenue will be allocated and puts restrictions on how and where these funds may be spent by the City. Any revenue generated from this agreement must be spent on transportation projects or to support new transportation infrastructure. The funds will be overseen by the City’s Department of Transportation.
As part of the MOA, the City will need to amend the Zoning Code to allow the TCN signs and associated off-site advertising, and a full environmental review will be completed. The environmental review process is underway and is being led by Metro. A draft environmental impact report (DEIR) has been completed by Metro, and is now available for public comment until Monday, October 24, 2022, at 5 p.m. The document may be found here, and public comments may be submitted by email to tcn@metro.net. It should be noted that the City is not the lead agency on this environmental document, but a responsible agency, and all DEIR comments must be submitted to Metro.
As part of its preparation for drafting the necessary Zoning Code amendment to permit the TCN program, City Planning will be holding virtual office hours for the public to discuss the project in further detail and obtain feedback on the project’s components, design, and operations. These virtual office hours will be held during late September and mid-October. Office hour appointments are 20 minutes and will take place over the phone or through video conference, according to your preference. Please note that video conferencing will also allow screen-sharing of materials.
TCN Virtual Office Hours
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 2022: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 23, 2022: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 13, 2022: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 14, 2022: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Additionally, Metro is planning to hold virtual public meetings in early October related to its DEIR. Details will be available on Metro’s website.
At this time, City Planning aims to release a draft of the proposed Zoning Code amendment for public comment before the end of 2022 with a webinar and staff public hearing to follow. If you have any questions for City Planning or want to be added to the interested parties list, please contact Terri Osborne at terri.osborne@lacity.org.
Thank you for your continued engagement with City Planning!
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Update

 

Dear Interested Parties:
Earlier this month, LA City Planning and LA Department of Transportation released revised drafts for the proposed Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program update for public review and comment. A virtual Open House & Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
The proposed TDM Program update aims to reduce the need for drive-alone vehicle trips by increasing transportation options and accessibility throughout the City, providing benefits to the environment and public health. It would require new development projects over a certain size to implement strategies such as supporting transit, telecommuting, walking, carshare, and other sustainable travel options that reduce vehicle trips. This effort is part of the city’s implementation of the Mobility Plan 2035.
The revised drafts of the TDM Ordinance and TDM Program Guidelines incorporate feedback gathered over the last several years, including through public workshops and office hours held in 2021. Among changes to the revised ordinance are adjusted project size thresholds and modified monitoring and enforcement procedures.
Please visit City Planning’s mobility website planning4la.org/mobility to view the revised draft TDM Ordinance, draft TDM Program Guidelines, a new fact sheet, informational videos, and to sign up for updates.
A public hearing is a means to collect comments from stakeholders before the proposed TDM Program update is presented to the City Planning Commission for recommendation, and ultimately the City Council for adoption. A presentation will be followed by an opportunity to provide oral comments. The virtual Open House and Public Hearing is open to everyone who would like to participate. No decisions will be made at the Public Hearing.
Open House & Public Hearing (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Presentation
4:45 – 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing
Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 810 6783 6037
Password: 694094
Dial by your location:
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 213 338 8477
For full instructions to join the Zoom meeting, add the meeting to your calendar, and view the public hearing notice, visit our website.
Public comment will continue to be accepted throughout the review and adoption process. For this phase of the process, comments are encouraged to be submitted via email or hardcopy by August 15 at 5:00 p.m. so there is time to incorporate and adjust based on concerns or suggestions made. Please include case number CPC-2021-3141-CA in the subject line of your comment. Send comments on the draft TDM Program update to:
Emily Gable
Los Angeles City Planning
200 N. Spring St., Room 750
Los Angeles, CA 90012
You can learn more about the TDM Program update and sign up for email updates on our website.
Please contact Emily Gable and the Mobility team at planning.mobility@lacity.org or (213) 978-1342 with questions.
Thank you for your continued engagement with Los Angeles City Planning and Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
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AB 2244 Religious institution affiliated housing: place of worship

Read:  AB 2244

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on July 19 2022 – 100% progression
Action: 2022-07-19 – Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 122, Statutes of 2022.

Existing law prohibits a local agency from requiring the replacement of religious-use parking spaces, as defined, that a developer of a religious institution affiliated housing development project proposes to eliminate as part of that housing development project.

Existing law prohibits the number of religious-use parking spaces requested to be eliminated from exceeding 50% of the number that are available at the time the request is made. This bill would clarify that the definition of “religious-use parking spaces” applies to both existing parking spaces and those parking spaces required of a proposed development for a new place of worship.

The bill would recast the provisions relating to the elimination of parking spaces to prohibit the number of spaces proposed to be eliminated in the case of a proposal for a newly constructed place of worship from exceeding 50% of the spaces that would otherwise be required.

The bill would also prohibit the number of spaces proposed to be eliminated in the case of an existing place of worship from exceeding 50% of the spaces that exist at the time the request is made. The bill would not preclude the enforcement of any requirement otherwise imposed on new development to provide electric vehicle supply equipment installed parking spaces or parking spaces that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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Transportation Deman Management (TDM) Program Update

 

Dear Interested Parties,
LA City Planning and LA Department of Transportation are pleased to announce the release of revised drafts for the proposed Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program update for public review and comment. A virtual Open House & Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
The proposed TDM Program update aims to reduce the need for drive-alone vehicle trips by increasing transportation options and accessibility throughout the City, providing benefits to the environment and public health. It would require new development projects over a certain size to implement strategies such as supporting transit, telecommuting, walking, carshare, and other sustainable travel options that reduce vehicle trips.
The revised drafts of the TDM Ordinance and TDM Program Guidelines incorporate feedback gathered over the last several years, including through public workshops and office hours held in 2021. Among changes to the revised ordinance are adjusted project size thresholds and modified monitoring and enforcement procedures.
Please visit City Planning’s mobility website planning4la.org/mobility to view the revised draft TDM Ordinance, draft TDM Program Guidelines, a new fact sheet, informational videos, and to sign up for updates.
A public hearing is a means to collect comments from stakeholders before the proposed TDM Program update is presented to the City Planning Commission for recommendation, and ultimately the City Council for adoption. A presentation will be followed by an opportunity to provide oral comments. The virtual Open House and Public Hearing is open to everyone who would like to participate. No decisions will be made at the Public Hearing.
Open House & Public Hearing (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Presentation
4:45 – 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing
Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 810 6783 6037
Password: 694094
Dial by your location:
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 213 338 8477
For full instructions to join the Zoom meeting, add the meeting to your calendar, and view the public hearing notice, visit our website.
Public comment will continue to be accepted throughout the review and adoption process. For this phase of the process, comments are encouraged to be submitted via email or hardcopy by August 15 at 5:00 p.m. so there is time to incorporate and adjust based on concerns or suggestions made. Please include case number CPC-2021-3141-CA in the subject line of your comment. Send comments on the draft TDM Program update to:
Emily Gable
Los Angeles City Planning
200 N. Spring St., Room 750
Los Angeles, CA 90012
You can learn more about the TDM Program update and sign up for email updates on our website.
Please contact Emily Gable and the Mobility team at planning.mobility@lacity.org or (213) 978-1342 with questions.
Thank you for your continued engagement with Los Angeles City Planning and Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
Estimadas partes interesadas,
El Departamento de Planeación y el Departamento de Transporte de la Ciudad de Los Angeles están alegres de publicar para revisión pública los borradores modificados de la propuesta actualización al programa de Gestión de Demanda de Transporte (TDM). Una Casa Abierta y Audiencia Pública virtuales están programadas para el martes 2 de agosto, 2022 a las 4:00 p.m.
La propuesta actualización al programa de TDM tiene como objetivo reducir la necesidad de hacer viajes con una persona por vehículo al incrementar las opciones de transporte y accesibilidad por toda la ciudad, proporcionando beneficios al medio ambiente y a la salud pública. Los cambios requieren que nuevos proyectos de desarrollo que superen un cierto tamaño implemente estrategias que apoyen el uso de transporte público, telecomunicaciones, caminar, compartir coche, y otras opciones de viajar sostenibles que reduzcan la necesidad de hacer viajes por vehículo.
Los borradores modificados de la Ordenanza de TDM y la Pautas del Programa de TDM incorporan los comentarios recibidos sobre los últimos años incluyendo talleres públicos y horas de oficina en 2021. Entre los cambios a la modificación de la ordenanza se incluyen ajustes a los límites de tamaño de proyectos y modificaciones a los procedimientos de monitorear y enforzamiento.
Por favor visite nuestra página web de movilidad del Departamento de Planeacion en planning4la.org/mobility para ver el borrador modificado de la Ordenanza de TDM, el borrador de las Pautas del Programa de TDM, una nueva hoja informativa, videos informativos, y para inscribirse y recibir actualizaciones.
Una audiencia pública es un medio de colectar comentarios de partes interesadas antes de que las propuestas actualizaciones al Programa de TDM sean presentadas ante la Comisión de Planeación de la ciudad por su recomendación, y finalmente al Concejal de la Ciudad para ser adoptados. Una presentación va ser seguida por una oportunidad de dar comentarios oralmente. La Casa Abierta y Audiencia Pública virtuales están abiertas a todos los que quieran participar. Ninguna decisión oficial será tomada en la Audiencia Pública.
Casa Abierta y Audiencia Pública (Virtual)
martes 2 de agosto de 2022
La presentación es de 4:00 – 4:45 p.m
La audiencia Pública es de 4:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Junta por Zoom
ID de la junta: 810 6783 6037
Contrasena: 694094
Para llamar, o marcar de su ubicación:
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 213 338 8477
Para ver las instrucciones completas de como unirse a la junta de Zoom, ​​agregar la junta a su calendario y ver el anuncio de la audiencia pública, visite nuestra página web.
Comentarios públicos serán aceptados durante el proceso de modificación y adopción. Para esta fase del proceso, alentamos que sus comentarios sean sometidos por correo electrónico o en carta de papel antes de las 5:00 p.m. del 15 de agosto para tener suficiente tiempo para incorporar y hacer ajustes basados en cualquier inquietud o sugerencias hechas. Favor de incluir el número de caso CPC-2021-3141-CA en la línea de asunto de su comentario. Mande sus comentarios sobre el borrador de la actualización del Programa de TDM al correo electrónico:
Emily Gable
Citywide Planning Bureau
200 N. Spring St., Room 750
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Puede obtener más información sobre la actualización del Programa de TDM e inscribirse para recibir actualizaciones por correo electrónico en nuestra página web.
Por favor contacte a Jonathan Ayon y el equipo de Movilidad por correo electrónico al planning.mobility@lacity.org o por teléfono al (213) 978-1877 para hacer preguntas.
Gracias por su continua participación en asuntos del Departamento de Planeación y del Departamento de Transporte de la Ciudad de Los Angeles.
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ADVISORY NOTICE: ABOVE-GRADE PARKING Council District: ALL

City Planning Commission May 12, 2022

CEQA: N/A Last Day to Act: N/A
Plan Area: Citywide

PROJECT SITE: Citywide

PROPOSED PROJECT:
An update to the Advisory Notice to Applicants Relative to Above-Grade Parking. The updated
Notice will supersede the existing Notice that has been in effect since October 2016 and last
amended on October 24, 2019.

REQUEST:
1. Endorse the Advisory Notice to Applicants Relative to Above-Grade Parking, attached as
Exhibit A.

Staff: Michelle Levy, Senior City Planner
michelle.levy@lacity.org
(213) 847-3710

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Transportation Demand Management Update

Source:   Department of City Plannig
City Planning, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (LADOT), continues to make progress on updating the Transportation Demand Management ordinance, a citywide ordinance that will require certain new development projects and substantial building additions to implement strategies that reduce vehicle trips such as telecommuting, carshare, and providing transit passes.
Planning staff held three informational webinars and released initial drafts of the TDM Ordinance and TDM Program Guidelines for public review in June 2021. Just last month, LADOT released two promotional videos (part 1) (part 2) that provide further context for how TDM can support sustainable development and transportation options in Los Angeles, and explain the TDM Calculator’s functions.
City Planning is currently preparing to release revised draft documents incorporating recent public feedback and will hold a virtual Open House and Public Hearing in early June to solicit additional public comment before the ordinance progresses to the City Planning Commission in Summer 2022. Previous drafts of the ordinance and program guidelines, an informational video, and fact sheet are available online.
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L.A. Al Fresco Program

CF – 20-1074-S1    UPDATE

Mayor Garcetti extended the L.A. Al Fresco Program until December 31, 2020 through the Safer L.A. emergency authority. LADOT has finite resources to meet increasing applicant demand for the Program and to provide ongoing equipment rental costs incurred with each new curbside dining area or closure installation. Below outlines how the Department plans to adapt L.A. Al Fresco to address this challenge and to structure the Program in a way that benefits the most restaurants while being fiscally prudent and efficient.

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  • 04/12/2022 Transportation Committee approved item(s) .
  • 04/07/2022 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on April 12, 2022.
  • 03/31/2022 Department of Transportation document(s) referred to Transportation Committee.   Report from Department of Transportation 03/30/2022
  • 03/30/2022 Document(s) submitted by Department of Transportation, as follows:  Report from Department of Transportation 03/30/2022

Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, dated March 30, 2022, relative to an update on the L.A. Al Fresco Program.

  • 11/05/2020 Council action final.
  • 11/04/2020 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report from Transportation Committee 10/27/2020
  • 10/30/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 4, 2020.  Report from Transportation Committee 10/27/2020
  • 10/19/2020 Transportation Committee approved as amended to direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report on extending the duration of the program, high speed street installations, and social distancing compliance.   Report from Department of Transportation 10/05/2020
  • 10/16/2020 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 19, 2020.  Report from Department of Transportation 10/05/2020
    10/08/2020 Department of Transportation document(s) referred to Transportation Committee.  Report from Department of Transportation 10/05/2020
  • 10/05/2020 Document(s) submitted by Department of Transportation, as follows:  Report from Department of Transportation 10/05/2020

Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, dated October 5, 2020, relative to an update on the L.A. Al Fresco Program.

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Electric Vehicles Charging Stations / Expedite Permitting Process / AB 1236 / AB 970

CF 22-0120     

Motion (Krekorian – O’Farrell) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, in consultation with City Attorney and the Department of City Planning, to prepare and present an Ordinance that streamlines and expedites the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Westside Neighborhood Council

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  • 04/03/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council.   Refer to  CF 22-0120     
  • 03/04/2022 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 03/01/2022
  • 03/04/2022 Council action final.  Council Action 03/04/2022
  • 03/01/2022 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on March 4, 2022.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 03/01/2022
  • 02/15/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .  Motion  02/01/2022
  • 02/11/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on February 15, 2022.   Motion  02/02/2022
  • 02/10/2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.   Refer to CF 22-0120
  • 02/01/2022 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion  02/01/2022

 

 

 

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Coronavirus COVID-19 Emergency Declaration / Conditional Use Permit / Various Parking Requirements Suspension / Restaurant Beverage Program / Emergency Ordinance

CF 20-0380-S1 

The City Council of the City of Los Angeles (City Council) recognizes the significant public health and economic impacts of the novel Coronavirus pandemic (pandemic) on the City of Los Angeles (City), and further appreciates the need to facilitate temporary zoning code relief to support the local economy and livelihood of those living and working in the City.

The City Council further recognizes the uncertainty surrounding the current local emergency, a result of the pandemic, and the risk of subsequent local emergencies to unduly impact the local economy and employment necessitates temporary regulations.

The City Council desires to provide regulatory relief during declared local emergencies that allow for reductions in parking requirements and extensions of time for the utilization of certain land use entitlements.

The City Council intends for the relief to provide needed flexibility for businesses and projects by extending time limits for approvals and providing targeted parking relief for small scale projects, thereby allowing local proprietors to achieve cost savings while furthering the environmental and mobility goals of the General Plan;

Categorical Exemption and Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Class 1), and Public Resources Code Section 21080.25; Modified Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2020-4927-ND, dated May 13, 2021, and related Findings; Revised Findings of Fact; report from the City Attorney and draft Ordinance amending Article 6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide regulatory relief from specific provisions of this Code during a local emergency, aimed at minimizing adverse impacts on local businesses and properties; and, draft Resolution activating the provisions of the draft Ordinance.

Case No. CPC-2020-4926-CA

Environmental Nos. ENV-2020-4927-ND; ENV-2021-325-CE-SE

Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 10/17/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 20-0380-S1
  • 10/07/2021 Council action final.   Council Action 10/07/2021
  • 10/06/2021 Council adopted item forthwith.     Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 09/14/2021
  • 10/01/2021 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on October 6, 2021.     Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 09/14/2021
  • 09/14/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved as amended , to incorporate additional technical corrections into the corrected Local Emergency Ordinance.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 09/14/2021, Motion 06/29/2021
  • 09/10/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 14, 2021.  Motion 06/29/2021
  • 06/29/2021 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion  06/29/2021
  • 06/28/2021 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: July 1, 2021.  Ordinance No. 187,096
  • 06/28/2021 Council action final.   Mayor Concurrence/Council Action 06/28/2021
  • 06/23/2021 Council adopted item forthwith. Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 05/18/2021,  Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Draft Ordinance 05/13/2021
  • 06/18/2021 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on June 23, 2021.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 05/18/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Resolution 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Draft Ordinance 05/13/2021
  • 05/18/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s)  Report from Department of City Planning dated 5-13-21 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Updated Fee Assessment 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Modification to the Negative Declaration (ENV-2020-4927-ND) 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Resolution 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Revised Findings 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Revised Notice of Exemption 05/13/2021, Report from City Attorney 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Draft Ordinance 05/13/2021.
  • 05/14/2021 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Report from City Attorney 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Draft Ordinance 05/13/2021
  • 05/14/2021 Department of City Planning document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.   Report from Department of City Planning dated 5-13-21 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Updated Fee Assessment 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Modification to the Negative Declaration (ENV-2020-4927-ND) 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Resolution 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Revised Findings 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Revised Notice of Exemption 05/13/2021.
  • 05/13/2021 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:  Report from City Attorney 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Draft Ordinance 05/13/2021

City Attorney report R21-0156, dated May 13, 2021, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide relief from certain zoning and land use requirements during a local emergency.

  • 05/13/2021 Document(s) submitted by Department of City Planning, as follows:  Report from Department of City Planning dated 5-13-21 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Updated Fee Assessment 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Modification to the Negative Declaration (ENV-2020-4927-ND) 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Resolution 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Revised Findings 05/13/2021, Attachment to Report dated 5-13-21 – Revised Notice of Exemption 05/13/2021.

Department of City Planning report, dated May 13, 2021, relative to revisions, modifications, and updates for the proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to provide regulatory relief from specific Zoning Code provisions during a declared Local Emergency.

  • 02/16/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved as amended .
  • 02/11/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on February 16, 2021.   Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Findings 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Staff Report 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Environmental Negative Declaration 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Environmental Notice of Intent – Local Emergency Code Amendment 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Mailing List 01/06/2021, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Proposed Ordinance 01/06/2021
  • 01/06/2021 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.   Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Findings 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Staff Report 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Environmental Negative Declaration 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Environmental Notice of Intent – Local Emergency Code Amendment 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Mailing List 01/06/2021, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Proposed Ordinance 01/06/2021
  • 01/06/2021 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:  Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Findings 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Staff Report 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Environmental Negative Declaration 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Environmental Notice of Intent – Local Emergency Code Amendment 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Mailing List 01/06/2021, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 01/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 01/06/2021 – Proposed Ordinance 01/06/2021

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated January 6, 2021, relative to a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to provide regulatory relief from specific Zoning Code provisions during a declared Local Emergency.

  • 11/25/2020 Council action final.
  • 11/24/2020 Council adopted item forthwith.  Motion 03/27/2020
  • 11/23/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 24, 2020.  Motion 03/27/2020
  • 11/04/2020 Motion document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion 03/27/2020
  • 05/28/2020 Council action final.
  • 05/27/2020 Council adopted item, as amended, forthwith. Amending Motion (Blumenfield – Koretz) 05/27/2020, Motion 03/27/2020
  • 05/22/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 27, 2020.   Motion 03/27/2020
  • 03/27/2020 Motion document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion 03/27/2020
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LA City Planning and LA Department of Transportation

UPDATE  08/30/2021

Source:  City Planning Department

In August, the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program team presented at both the Sustainability Alliance and PlanCheck Neighborhood Councils. During both meetings, staff presented the proposed updates to the TDM Ordinance and answered clarifying questions related to those changes. An informational video is available online.
The draft ordinance would help reduce car dependence in Los Angeles and help the City meet the carbon pollution reduction goals set out in the Mayor’s Green New Deal. The proposal requires expanded TDM strategies from certain new developments, including incentives for public transit and carpooling, additional investments in biking and telecommuting programs, and making information about travel options more accessible to residents, employees, and visitors.
Feedback may be sent to the TDM team at planning.mobility@lacity.org. Later this year, an open house and a public hearing will be held in advance of the proposed ordinance being considered for adoption by the City Planning Commission and City Council.
Project Website(see “TDM Program Update”)
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Electric Vehicle Charging / Building Infrastructure / Alternative Compliance Pathways / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Amendment

CF 17-0309-S1   AT PLUM 06/15/2021

Motion (Koretz – Blumenfield) relative to directing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to submit a Code Amendment to all Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging in buildings that will provide an alternative compliance pathway to meet the minimum required number of installed Level 2 chargers, provide flexibility for developers to locate conduit and stub outs in between two adjacent spaces where feasible, for spaces with no installed charger but where conduit and panel capacity are required; increase the multi-family EV ready parking space requirement from 20% to 25% to align with the County of Los Angeles, provide a reduced EV parking space requirement for certain technical hardships, provide developers flexibility relative to the parking stall size, ensuring only that parking stalls meet minimum Code requirements; and, such Code should be re-evaluated at the time of the triennial green building code update to adjust for changes in local charging needs and prevailing technologies.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.
For: Westside Neighborhood Council

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  • 06/11/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 15, 2021.  Motion 03/17/2021
  • 05/13/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.   Refer to CF 17-0309-S1
  • 03/17/2021 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Motion 03/17/2021
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Comprehensive Assessment / Streets Withdrawn from Public Use / Reinstatement Procedure

CF 17-1143     AT CITY COUNCIL 05/12/2021

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an assessment of recently reinstated hillside streets previously withdrawn from public use.

Recommendations for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to work with the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to develop a recommended scope for a comprehensive study to assess hillside streets, and prepare a cost estimate.

DIRECT the BOE to report within 120 days with details of the recommended study scope of work and associated funding request.

REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the BOE and BSS to report on streets that had been previously removed from public use have been fully incorporated into the City’s street network and the steps necessary to incorporate the remaining streets

INSTRUCT the BOE, in consultation with LADOT, to report on the feasibility of making streets one-way streets to minimize the right of way acquisition of private properties.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOE or BSS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 05/12/2021  City Council  Report from Public Works Committee 01-27-21, Report from Public Works Engineering 11/18/2020, Final Ordinance No 186020 03/16/2019, Mayor Concurrence Council Action 03/06/2019, Communication(s) from Public 02/27/2019, Speaker Card(s) 02/27/2019, Communication(s) from Public 02/26/2019, Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 02/15/2019, Communication(s) from Public 02/06/2019, Communication(s) from Public 02/06/2019, Speaker Card(s) 02/06/2019, Speaker Card(s) 02/06/2019, Report from City Attorney 01/31/2019, Attachment to Report dated 01/3/2019 – Draft Ordinance 01/31/2019, Council Action 10/17/2018, Speaker Card(s) 10/16/2018, Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 10/04/2018, Joint report from Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services 09/27/2018, Community Impact Statement Submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood, Council Action 03/28/2018, Speaker Card(s) 03/27/2018, Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 03/20/2018, Speaker Card(s) 03/07/2018, Motion 10/04/2017, Communication(s) from Public 02/02/2021, Communication(s) from Public 01/27/2021 
  • 01/27/2021 Public Works Committee approved as amended . Report from Public Works: Engineering 11/18/2020
  • 01/22/2021 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on January 27, 2021.   Report from Public Works: Engineering 11/18/2020, Report from Public Works: Engineering 11/18/2020
  • 01/12/2021 Council rereferred item to Public Works Committee, pursuant to Council Action of January 12, 2021, Council File No. 21-2000.   Report from Public Works: Engineering 11/18/2020
  • 11/20/2020 Public Works: Engineering document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Report from Public Works: Engineering 11/18/2020
  • 11/18/2020 Document(s) submitted by Public Works: Engineering, as follows:  Report from Public Works: Engineering 11/18/2020

Bureau of Engineering report, dated November 18, 2020, relative to developing a recommended scope for a comprehensive study to assess hillside streets, and preparing a cost estimate.

  • 03/06/2019 Council action final.
  • 03/06/2019 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: March 16, 2019.
  • 03/05/2019 Mayor transmitted Council File to City Clerk.
  • 03/01/2019 City Clerk transmitted Council File to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is 03/11/2019.
  • 02/27/2019 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.   Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 02/15/2019,  Attachment to Report dated 01/31/2019 – Draft Ordinance 01/31/2019
  • 02/15/2019 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on February 27, 2019.  Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 02/15/2019,  Report from City Attorney 01/31/2019, Attachment to Report dated 01/31/2019 – Draft Ordinance 01/31/2019
  • 02/06/2019 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee approved item(s) .   Report from City Attorney 01/31/2019, Attachment to Report dated 01/31/2019 – Draft Ordinance 01/31/2019
  • 02/01/2019 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on February 6, 2019.   Report from City Attorney 01/31/2019, Attachment to Report dated 01/31/2019 – Draft Ordinance 01/31/2019
  • 02/01/2019 City Attorney document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.
  • 02/01/2019 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:  Report from City Attorney 01/31/2019, Attachment to Report dated 01/31/2019 – Draft Ordinance 01/31/2019

City Attorney report R19-0022, dated January 31, 2019, relative to the draft Ordinance appealing Ordinance Nos. 76897, 77302, 78193, 87022, 93631, 107271, 708896, 110625, 125282, 132411 and 140292 to reinstate certain streets for public use.

  • 10/17/2018 Council action final.
  • 10/16/2018 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.   Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 10/04/2018
  • 10/04/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on October 16, 2018.   Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee 10/04/2018,  Joint report from Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services 09/27/2018
  • 10/03/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee approved as amended .    Joint report from Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services 09/27/2018
  • 09/28/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 3, 2018.   Joint report from Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services 09/27/2018
  • 09/27/2018 Joint Public Works: Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Joint report from Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services 09/27/2018
  • 09/27/2018 Document(s) submitted by Public Works: Engineering, as follows:   Joint report from Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services 09/27/2018

Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services joint report, dated September 27, 2018, relative to a comprehensive list of all streets removed from public use by ordinance, including the Council District in which the streets are located, and the current procedures for processing a street reinstatement request.

  • 05/30/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council.  Refer to  CF 17-1143 
  • 03/28/2018 Council action final (March 28, 2018)
  • 03/27/2018 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51. Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (March 20, 2018), Motion (October 14, 2017)
  • 03/20/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on March 27, 2018 . Report from Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee (March 20, 2018), Motion (October 14, 2017)
  • 03/07/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee approved item(s) .    Motion (October 14, 2017)
  • 03/02/2018 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on March 7, 2018.   Motion (October 14, 2017)
  • 10/04/2017 Motion document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Motion (October 14, 2017)
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Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) / Local Operation / Public Right-of-Way / Retail and Meal Deliveries / Regulatory Framework

CF 20-1328       Adopted, (13); Absent: Cedillo, Ryu (2)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a regulatory framework for personal delivery devices that operate in the City’s public right-of-way.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield – Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the Bureau of Street Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to develop a regulatory framework for personal delivery devices that operate in the City’s public right-of-way, including, at a minimum: sidewalk accessibility and utilization, the use of digital management tools, public right-of-way use fees, limitations on advertising, enforcement capacity, consumer and public privacy, and what public benefits there are, if any; and, an option to prohibit the deployment of the devices in the City’s public right-of-way.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 11/25/2020 Council action final.
  • 11/24/2020 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report from Transportation Committee 11/05/2020
  • 11/20/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 24, 2020.  Report from Transportation Committee 11/05/2020
  • 11/02/2020 Transportation Committee approved as amended to request the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Street Services, and the City Attorney to include in their report a regulatory framework, additional information regarding accessibility and public benefits, and an option to prohibit the deployment of the devices in the City’s public right-of-way.  Motion 10/14/2020
  • 10/30/2020 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 2, 2020. Motion 10/14/2020
  • 10/29/2020 Corrected Referral per Council President to change referral to Transportation Committee. Motion 10/14/2020
  • 10/14/2020 Motion document(s) referred to Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee.  Motion 10/14/2020
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Slow Streets L.A. Program / Update

CF 20-0838-S1   AT CITY COUNCIL 11/04/2020   Adopted, (13); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Wesson (2)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status and future recommendations for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Slow Streets L.A. Program.

Recommendations for Council action:

APPROVE the continuation of the Slow Streets L.A. Program as detailed in the LADOT report to Council dated October 15, 2020.
DIRECT the LADOT to report to Council in 90 days on the status of the Slow Streets L.A. Program.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Proposed Slow Streets L.A. Program installations are funded through $800,000 that was originally allocated to the City’s Open Streets Program. The sources of these repurposed funds are Metro grant funds, front-funded by Measure M local return funds, and City Measure M local return match funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 10/11/05/2020 Council action final.
  • 11/04/2020 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report from Transportation Committee 10/23/2020
  • 30/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 4, 2020. Report from Department of Transportation (October 15, 2020)
  • 10/19/2020 Transportation Committee approved item(s) . Report from Department of Transportation (October 15, 2020)
  • 10/16/2020 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 19, 2020. Report from Department of Transportation (October 15, 2020)
  • 10/16/2020 Department of Transportation document(s) referred to Transportation Committee. Report from Department of Transportation (October 15, 2020)
  • 10/15/2020 Document(s) submitted by Department of Transportation, as follows:  Report from Department of Transportation (October 15, 2020)

Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, dated October 15, 2020, relative to an update of the Slow Streets L.A. Program.

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Viewing and Registration Information for OPR’s Upcoming Webinar — Implementing SB 743: What You Need to Know

Live Streaming Option Added!

While OPR’s upcoming webinars are full, a live stream option has been added for the upcoming dates:

Thursday, April 16, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Monday, April 20, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

During the webinar, the content will be available on OPR’s YouTube Channelfor viewing. Registration is not needed. As a reminder, each date will contain the same general content.
A recording of the webinar will be posted on OPR’s SB 743 website and YouTube Channel after the last event.
For those who are registered for the webinars, you should have received a confirmation email with Zoom login information. If you have not received that email, please check your spam filter. If you need assistance with your registration, please email us prior to the start of the webinar at SB743Questions@opr.ca.gov.
There will be upcoming online Office Hours to address more detailed questions. A future e-blast will contain dates and topics. Questions for Office Hours can be submitted to SB743Questions@opr.ca.gov.

Webinar Details

While Californians are rightfully focused on COVID-19 during this time, OPR has also received many questions about SB 743 implementation in the past few weeks. The requirement in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 to use vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the metric for transportation analysis still takes effect on July 1st. The purpose of this webinar is to make this transition as easy and seamless as possible.

OPR staff will walk through OPR’s recommendations on how to implement this change and answer clarifying questions from attendees.  The webinar will cover methods of VMT analysis, determining VMT significance, and VMT mitigation for both land use and transportation projects.
Guest presenters from the City of San Jose and UC Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment will cover how their jurisdiction has implemented the VMT metric and potential mitigation strategies, respectively. Meea Kang from Related California will provide a developer’s perspective and discuss rural and small town development.
In the meantime, helpful resources are available at OPR’s SB 743 web page, which contains the latest Technical Advisory and narrated presentations explaining key points from the Technical Advisory:
It also contains a California Air Resources Board document connecting VMT with climate targets found in state law.
A new video explaining the reasons for shifting from LOS to VMT can be found on the City Beautiful YouTube channel
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OPR’s Upcoming Webinar — Implementing SB 743: What You Need to Know

OPR Implementing SB 743: What You Need to Know

While Californians are rightfully focused on COVID-19 during this time, OPR has also received many questions about SB 743 implementation in the past few weeks. The requirement in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 to use vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the metric for transportation analysis still takes effect on July 1st. The purpose of this webinar is to make this transition as easy and seamless as possible.

OPR staff will walk through OPR’s recommendations on how to implement this change and answer clarifying questions from attendees. The webinar will cover methods of VMT analysis, determining VMT significance, and VMT mitigation for both land use and transportation projects.

Guest presenters from the City of San Jose and UC Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment will cover how their jurisdiction has implemented the VMT metric and potential mitigation strategies, respectively.

The webinar will be held on two dates, with the same content each time. Closer to the date, the zoom link and an agenda will be sent out and posted on OPR’s website. Participants are welcome to join for part of one day and part of another. There will also be upcoming online office hours to address more detailed questions.

April 9, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 16, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm                                                                                                                                New Date Added

In the meantime, helpful resources are available at OPR’s SB 743 web page, which contains the latest Technical Advisory and narrated presentations explaining key points from the Technical Advisory:

Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA (PDF)

Introduction (Slide Presentation)

Problems with LOS    (Video)
Benefits of VMT    (Video)
Methods for Land Use Projects  (Video)
Full Counting of VMT    (Video)

It also contains a California Air Resources Board document connecting VMT with climate targets found in state law.

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Van Nuys Boulevard / San Fernando Road / East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFVTC) Project / Economic Analysis and Community Engagement Process Costs / Transit Oriented Specific Plan

CF 19-1289   AT CITY COUNCIL 01/15/2020  Adopted, (11); Absent: Huizar, Krekorian, Rodriguez, Ryu (4)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of a Transit Oriented District Specific Plan for the neighborhoods along the alignment for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFVTC) Project.

Recommendations for Council, pursuant to Motion (Martinez – Rodriguez – Blumenfield):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and relevant City Departments to prepare a report in 30 days that identifies the cost for staffing needs, consultant fees for a robust economic analysis and a community engagement process, and a timeline for the development of a Transit Oriented District Specific Plan for the neighborhoods along the alignment for the (ESFVTC) Project.
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with funding options for the development of the specific plan.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 01/17/2020 Council action final (January 17, 2020)
  • 01/15/2020 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51   Report from PLUM (December 10, 2019)
  • 12/13/2019 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on January 15, 2020 .  Report from PLUM (December 10, 2019),  Motion (October 23, 2019)
  • 12/10/2019 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .   Motion (October 23, 2019)
  • 12/06/2019 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on December 10, 2019.
  • 10/23/2019 Motion document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion (October 23, 2019)
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Ridgeline Ordinance / Planning Department

CF 11-1441-S1     AT CITY COUNCIL 12/04/2-19

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of updating the Ridgeline Ordinance.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz – Ryu):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare a report with updated cost information to prepare a Ridgeline Ordinance with development standards, inasmuch as the prior estimates were prepared in 2011 (Council file No. 11-1441), and that the DCP also report on the feasibility of a Ridgeline Ordinance as part of the current Fiscal Year 2015-16 DCP work program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

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  • 11/27/2019 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on December 4, 2019 .   Motion (November 26, 2019)
  • 11/26/2019 Motion document(s) referred to Council (tentatively scheduled for December 3, 2019).  Motion (November 26, 2019)
  • 03/01/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 11-1441-S1    
  • 11/27/2017 Council action Vote Action: Adopted, Vote Given: (11 – 0 – 4) (November 27, 2017),  Motion 24-A (November 22, 2017),  Report from PLM (November 7, 2017)
    11/22/2017 Council adopted item, as amended, forthwith.  Motion 24-A (November 22, 2017),  Report from PLM (November 7, 2017)
  • 11/14/2017 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 22, 2017 .   Report from PLM (November 7, 2017)
  • 11/07/2017 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .   Motion (June 24, 2017)
  • 11/03/2017 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 7, 2017.   Motion (June 24, 2017)
  • 11/16/2016 Community Impact Statement submitted by Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council.  (See CF 11-1441-S1
  • 08/05/2016 Community Impact Statement submitted by Glassell Park Neighborhood Council.    (See CF 11-1441-S1)
  • 06/24/2016 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.   Motion (June 24, 2017)
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One-day Valet Parking Operator Permit Requirement / Residential Valet Sensitive Zone / Los Angeles Municipal Code / Amendment

CF 15-1249-S2  AT CITY COUNCIL 11/15/2019

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 103.203 to revise the valet parking requirements.

(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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  • 11/22/2019 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: December 27, 2019.  Adopted, (12); Absent: Lee, Price, Wesson (3)
  • 11/20/2019 Mayor transmitted Council File to City Clerk.
  • 11/15/2019 City Clerk transmitted Council File to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is 11/25/2019.   Report from Public Safety Committee (November 13, 2019),  Revised Draft Ordinance (November 12, 2019),
  • 11/15/2019 Council adopted item forthwith.  Report from Public Safety Committee (November 13, 2019),  Revised Draft Ordinance (November 12, 2019),
  • 11/13/2019 City Attorney document(s) referred to Public Safety Committee.   Report from City Attorney (November 12, 2019), Revised Draft Ordinance (November 12, 2019),
  • 11/13/2019 Public Safety Committee approved item(s) .  Report from City Attorney (November 12, 2019), Revised Draft Ordinance (November 12, 2019),   Report from City Attorney (October 30,2019), Draft Ordinance (August 30, 2019)
  • 11/12/2019 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows: Report from City Attorney (November 12, 2019), Revised Draft Ordinance (November 12, 2019)

City Attorney report R19-0376, dated November 12, 2019, relative to a revised draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to remove the exception for a non-recurring special event at a private residence, and to clarify that any valet parking service in a valet parking residential zone requires a one-day permit.

  • 11/07/2019 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 15, 2019 . Report from City Attorney (October 30,2019), Draft Ordinance (August 30, 2019)
  • 11/01/2019 City Attorney document(s) referred to Public Safety Committee. Report from City Attorney (October 30,2019), Draft Ordinance (August 30, 2019)
  • 10/30/2019 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:
    City Attorney report, dated October 30, 2019, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise valet parking requirements.
  • 08/30/2019 Council action final.  (August 30, 2019)
  • 08/28/2019 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 08/15/2019 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on August 28, 2019 . Report from Public Safety Committee (August 14, 2019), Motion (July 7, 2019)
  • 08/14/2019 Public Safety Committee approved item(s) .
  • 08/09/2019 Public Safety Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on August 14, 2019.
  • 07/30/2019 Motion document(s) referred to Public Safety Committee  Motion (July 7, 2019)