22-1226 City Attorney Report relative to a revised draft ordinance with an urgency clause amending Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to correct technical and clerical errors in Ordinance No. 187719, which adopted portions of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and made local administrative, climactic, geological, topographical or environmental changes as specified. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
22-1226
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0838 Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations to improve the existing inspection and permitting process for restaurant equipment and related scope of works; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0838
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0568 Motion (Soto-Martínez – Blumenfield, Hernandez) relative to a draft definition of “Ghost kitchens” and criteria to assess the impacts of Ghost Kitchens and inform potential land use controls that can mitigate nuisances on neighboring land uses. (Also referred to the Economic Development and Jobs Committee) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Hollywood West Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council
25-0568
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-1005-S1 Motion (Rodriguez, McOsker – Lee) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Code regarding the controlling land use regulations for Recreational Vehicle Parks to clarify and maintain consistency between provisions of the Zoning Code, Fire Code and State of California Building Code, including modifications to other City codes needed to facilitate this instruction, such as Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 14.00 concerning Public Benefit Projects, and any amendments necessary to clarify the distinction between Mobilehome Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks, and the applicable land use limitations, standards, and approval processes relative to each kind of park. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1005-S1
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1200-S40 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ms. Sarah Johnson to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2030. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025)
25-1200-S40
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1200-S46 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ms. Priscilla Chavez to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2030. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025)
25-1200-S46
Decision: ITEM(S)
19-1030-S1 CD 13 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and related CEQA findings; report from the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC); and an Appeal filed by Casey Maddren, Citizens for a Better Los Angeles, from the CLAAPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for a Conditional Use permit to allow the sale and dispensing of a full-line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with a private residents' club within a new mixed-use development previously approved under Case No. DIR-2019-2593-TOC-SPR, the sale of alcoholic beverages will be located within a 769 square-foot club room located on the fourth floor with eight interior seats and four exterior seats within a 804 square-foot outdoor deck as well as an additional 584 square foot club room located on the eighth floor with 11 interior seats and 76 exterior seats within a 2,060 square foot outdoor deck, the proposed hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) daily with alcoholic beverage service restricted to tenants and their guests only for the properties located at 1522 - 1538 North Cassil Place; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: Lawrence Bond, Bond Companies Representative: Bruce Evans, Solomon, Saltsman Jamieson Case No. ZA-2023-4977-CUB-1A Related Cases: ZA-2023-4977-CUB; ENV-2023-4978-CE; DIR-2019-2593-TOC-SPR Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
19-1030-S1
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0778 CD 14 Previously certified Environmental Impact Report and related California Environmental Quality Act findings, and report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission relative to a proposed ordinance authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65864-65869.5, by and between the City of Los Angeles and NREA-TRC 700, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation for the term of 20 years; for the property located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: NREA-TRC 700 LLC, Dan Cote Representative: Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Andie Adame Case No. CPC-2024-8052-DA Environmental No. ENV-2021-9959-EIR Related Case Nos. VTT-83482-CN-HCA; CPC-2018-6388-SN; CPC-2021-9958-TDR-SPR-HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0778
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0778-S1 CD 14 Previously certified Environmental Impact Report and related California Environmental Quality Act findings, and report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission relative to proposed ordinances for the establishment of a Sign District ("-SN" Supplemental Use District), pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to regulate signage within the Project Site; for the property located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: NREA-TRC 700 LLC, Dan Cote Representative: Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Andie Adame Case No. CPC-2018-6388-SN Environmental No. ENV-2021-9959-EIR Related Case Nos. VTT-83482-CN-HCA; CPC-2024-8052-DA; CPC-2021-9958-TDR-SPR-HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0778-S1
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0778-S2 CD 14 Previously certified Environmental Impact Report and related California Environmental Quality Act findings, and a report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission relative to a Transfer of Floor Area Rights, pursuant to Section 14.5.6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) for the transfer of up to 470,674 square feet of floor area from the City of Los Angeles Convention Center (Donor Site), located at 1201 South Figueroa Street, to the Project Site (Receiver Site); and request the Chief Legislative Analyst, pursuant to LAMC Section 14.5.12, that within six months of the receipt of the Public Benefits Payment by the Public Benefit Trust Fund, to convene the Public Benefit Trust Committee; the project site is currently developed with The BLOC, a mixed-use development comprised of a 26-story hotel and a 33-story office building on the northern portion of the site, and a nine-story podium building containing commercial uses, six levels of above-ground parking, and two levels of subterranean parking on the southern portion of the site, the Project proposes the development of a residential tower with up to 466 units, enclosure of the existing rooftop parking level, and the addition of two above-ground parking levels above the existing nine-story podium building, all existing uses would remain, excluding 24,342 square feet of theater and retail uses (located in the podium building) which would be demolished to accommodate the new residential tower, once constructed, the Project and existing uses would total 1,894,988 square feet of floor area on a 4.3-acre site, and have a maximum height of 710 feet, or 53 stories; for the property located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: NREA-TRC 700 LLC, Dan Cote Representative: Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Andie Adame Case No. CPC-2021-9958-TDR-SPR-HCA Environmental No. ENV-2021-9959-EIR Related Case Nos. VTT-83482-CN-HCA; CPC-2024-8052-DA; CPC-2018-6388-SN Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0778-S2
Decision: ITEM(S)
23-1057 CD 15 Department of City Planning report relative to recommendations to preserve culturally significant assets located in the Athens on the Hill community. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
23-1057
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0774 CD 15 Related to Council file No. 25-0775 Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV-2019-3379-EIR and State Clearinghouse No. 2019080248, and related EIR Findings, Final EIR, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and the Mayor, Director of Planning Technical Memo, and Corrected-Revised Recommended Action, related to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan; Resolution to certify the Final EIR, adopt EIR Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring Program; Resolution to amend the General Plan as follows: 1) amend the General Plan Land Use Element; 2) adopt the proposed Plans as shown in Exhibit A, Staff Recommendation Report and Technical Modifications with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; 3) adopt the General Plan Land Use Map for the Proposed Plans, inclusive of Symbols, Footnotes, and Corresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature as shown in the Proposed General Plan Land Use Map with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo, and the General Plan Land Use Maps and Matrices, with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; 4) amend the Mobility Plan 2035 to reclassify selected Street Designations and Enhanced Networks, with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; and 5) amend the Citywide General Plan Framework Element, with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map with modifications listed in the Modifications Memo and Director of Planning Technical Memo; proposed New Zoning Code Ordinance to amend Chapter 1 and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add new zoning districts and related regulations to Articles 1-12, and Articles 14 and 15, and amend the Zoning Code Maps established in Division 1.5. (Zoning Code Maps) of Article 1 of the New Zoning Code, with the modifications in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo and Director of Planning Technical Memo listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; proposed Harbor LA Plans Community Benefits - Local Affordable Housing Maps; proposed Ordinance to amend the Clean Up Green Up (CUGU) Ordinance; proposed Conservation District and Individual Historic Resource Review Supplemental Districts and Maps; proposed Hazardous Sites Maps; the Proposed Plans include amending both the Policy Documents and General Plan Land Use Maps for the Harbor Gateway and Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plans, the Proposed Plans would also adopt several zoning ordinances to implement the updates to the Community Plans, including rezoning all parcels in the Harbor LA Plan Area to regulate specific uses and apply development standards (including height of structures, Floor Area Ratios, and site configuration) using the City’s New Zoning Code, additionally, the proposed modifications to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan consist of a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to the parcel located at 1020 North McFarland Avenue, including amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and exhibits; the Harbor LA Community Plans (Proposed Plans) consist of the boundaries of the Harbor Gateway Community Plan Area (CPA) and the Wilmington-Harbor City CPA, the two CPAs are collectively known as the Harbor LA Plans Area, the plan areas are geographically continuous of one another, the combined area of the Harbor LA Plan Area is approximately 15.3 square miles, the Harbor Gateway CPA contains approximately 3,229 acres and is situated in the southern portion of Los Angeles, the CPA is a narrow corridor which links the City's Harbor, San Pedro, Wilmington, and Harbor City communities to the main body of the city, the Harbor Gateway CPA is bordered by the south and southeast Los Angeles CPAs to the north (at 120th Street), the cities of Gardena and Torrance to the west, and Carson and unincorporated Los Angeles County to the east, and it shares a common boundary with the Wilmington-Harbor City CPA to the south (at Sepulveda Boulevard), the Wilmington-Harbor City CPA contains approximately 6,481 acres and is situated in the far southern portion of the city, near Los Angeles Harbor, it is bordered by the Harbor Gateway CPA to the north; the San Pedro CPA and the Port of Los Angeles to the south, and is adjacent to the cities of Torrance, Lomita, and Rancho Palos Verdes to the west, and the cities of Carson, Long Beach, and unincorporated Los Angeles County to the east, the modification is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of McFarland Avenue and East Opp Street, Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 7425008009; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2018-6402-CPU Environmental No. ENV-2019-3379-EIR Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2025)
25-0774
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0775 CD 15 Related to Council file No. 25-0774 Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV-2019-3379-EIR and State Clearinghouse No. 2019080248, and related EIR Findings, Final EIR, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and the Mayor, Director of Planning Technical Memo, and Corrected-Revised Recommended Actions, related to the Harbor Gateway Community Plans; Resolution to certify the Final EIR, adopt EIR Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring Program; Resolution to amend the General Plan as follows: 1) amend the General Plan Land Use Element and 2) adopt the proposed Plans as shown in Exhibit A, Staff Recommendation Report and Technical Modifications with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; 3) adopt the General Plan Land Use Maps for the Proposed Plans, inclusive of Symbols, Footnotes, and Corresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature as shown in the Proposed General Plan Land Use Map with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo, and the General Plan Land Use Maps and Matrices, with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; 4) amend the Mobility Plan 2035 to reclassify selected Street Designations and Enhanced Networks, with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; and 5) amend the Citywide General Plan Framework Element, with the modifications listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo and Director of Planning Technical Memo; proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map and Director of Planning Technical Memo; proposed New Zoning Code Ordinance to amend Chapter 1 and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add new zoning districts and related regulations to Articles 1-12, and Articles 14 and 15, and amend the Zoning Code Maps established in Division 1.5. (Zoning Code Maps) of Article 1 of the New Zoning Code, with the modifications in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo and Director of Planning Technical Memo listed in Attachment 1, Modifications Memo; proposed Plans Community Benefits - Local Affordable Housing Maps; proposed Conservation District and Individual Historic Resource Review Supplemental Districts and Maps; proposed Hazardous Sites Maps; the Proposed Plans include amending both the Policy Documents and General Plan Land Use Maps for the Harbor Gateway and Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plans, the Proposed Plans would also adopt several zoning ordinances to implement the updates to the Community Plans, including rezoning all parcels in the Harbor LA Plan Area to regulate specific uses and apply development standards (including height of structures, Floor Area Ratios, and site configuration) using the City’s New Zoning Code, the Harbor Gateway Community Plan Area (CPA) contains approximately 3,229 acres (approximately 5.1 square miles) and is located in the southern portion of Los Angeles, the CPA is a narrow corridor which links the City's Harbor, San Pedro, Wilmington, and Harbor City communities to the main body of the city, the Harbor Gateway CPA is bordered by the south and southeast Los Angeles CPAs to the north (at 120th Street), the cities of Gardena and Torrance to the west; and Carson and unincorporated Los Angeles County to the east, and it shares a common boundary with the Wilmington-Harbor City CPA to the south (at Sepulveda Boulevard); and adoption of project findings. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-2018-6404-CPU Environmental No. ENV-2019-3379-EIR Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2025)
25-0775
Decision: ITEM(S)
22-0403-S3 Department of City Planning report relative to the 2024 Annual Progress Reports on implementation of the General Plan and the Housing Element. (The Housing and Homelessness Committee received and filed the matter on June 18, 2025) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
22-0403-S3
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0928 Motion (Padilla, Yaroslavsky - Raman) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP) to formally engage the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and the Los Angeles Community College District for the purposes of establishing regularized, ongoing discussions regarding their respective housing initiatives, wherein DCP can provide technical assistance, land use and zoning analyses, and updates on policy developments concerning land use and housing; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0928
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0758 Motion (Raman, Blumenfield - Yaroslavsky) relative to instructing the Department of Building and Safety and Department of City Planning, with support from relevant departments as needed, in creating a single, comprehensive review process for projects; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0758
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0754 Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, in consultation with the Department of City Planning, Bureau of Engineering, and the Los Angeles Fire Department, and with requested input from California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)-listed firms that are part of the Standard Plan Program, to report on current departmental reviews, approvals, and permitting procedures for HCD-approved single family and Accessory Dwelling Unit plans. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Westside Neighborhood Council
25-0754
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0753 Motion (Raman - Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance to implement AB 1033 (Ting, Chapter 752, Statutes of 2023), which authorizes local agencies to adopt a local ordinance to allow Accessory Dwelling Units to be sold separately or conveyed from the primary residence as condominiums. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council
25-0753
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0751 Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) relative to requesting the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), with assistance from relevant departments, to report on existing approval, permitting, plan check, and inspection processes administered by LADWP for new developments; and related matters. (Also referred to the Energy and Environment Committee) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0751
Decision: ITEM(S)
21-1230-S10 Motion (Raman - Blumenfield) relative to directing the Department of City Planning to report within 60 days on providing a clear ministerial entitlement process for eligible mixed income and 100% affordable housing and mixed use projects that are currently subject to discretionary review processes provided the projects provide the requisite percentage of affordable housing to qualify for (1) enhanced development rights under the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) and (2) an exemption to the Project Review Ordinance; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Westside Neighborhood Council
21-1230-S10
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0642 Motion (Blumenfield, Raman – Yaroslavsky) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, to report with recommendations regarding the feasibility and cost-benefit analysis of citywide elimination of off-street parking requirements for new development and changes of use. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Against: Sylmar Neighborhood Council Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council
25-0642
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-0966 Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez, Padilla) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to report within 30 days regarding the recommendations included in its response to Executive Directive 10, and to establish a pilot program for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for pre-screening of permit applications by applicants to enable corrections prior to formal submittal, and for initial screening of applications by LADBS; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0966
Decision: ITEM(S)