The Council extended an interim control ordinance in Council District 15 that temporarily blocks by-right permits for smoke and vape shops and tobacco retailer permits for those uses; the action passed 14-0, with one member absent.
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New smoke and vape shops in Council District 15 remain temporarily restricted from receiving certain permits while the interim control is in effect. The Council also directed the Department of City Planning to study options for reducing clusters of sober living facilities in residential neighborhoods. It approved work to evaluate sidewalk and curb-ramp repairs, including equity, pedestrian traffic, accessibility, costs, and delivery methods.
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Extended the Smoke & Vape Shop Interim Control Ordinance in Council District 15 by adopting the Department of City Planning communication and related resolution; the action passed 14-0, with one member absent.
Directed the Department of City Planning, with assistance from the City Attorney, to report on legal and policy options for reducing the overconcentration of sober living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The amended item passed 10-4, with one member absent.
Instructed the Bureau of Engineering and related departments to evaluate and update the Sidewalk Repair Program, including prioritization, accessibility, costs, equity, and delivery options; the amended item passed 14-0, with one member absent.
Approved a conditional public-right-of-way permit process for a retaining wall at 4108 Supreme Court to address an existing structural failure and related public safety concerns; the item passed 13-0, with two members absent.
Designated the intersections of Temple Street and Figueroa Street as America is in the Heart Square and First Street and Los Angeles Street as Little Manila Square, and directed the Department of Transportation to install ceremonial signs.
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