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On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, the City Council’s Transportation Committee, comprised of Councilmembers Greuel (who serves as Chair), Parks, Alarcon, Rosendahl, and LaBonge, considered a Department of Transportation Report submitted to the Transportation Committee in response to a Motion introduced by Councilmembers Janice Hahn (Council District 15) and Bill Rosendahl (Council District 11) to exempt taxis from the restrictions placed on commercial vehicles relative to parking in residential areas. If adopted by the City Council, this proposal would allow any…

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To All Neighborhood Councils: The City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) will be holding a public hearing on the proposed new sign ordinance, as follows: Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009Time: 2 pmPlace: City Hall, Room 350 The City Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed new sign ordinance on March 26, 2009. Please check our website at www.lacity.org/pln for more information about the sign ordinance. Sincerely, Alan Bell, AICPSenior City PlannerOffice of Zoning AdministrationDepartment of City Planning(213)…

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION LEAD AGENCY: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)SUBJECT: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact ReportPROJECT TITLE: Los Angeles International Airport Central Utility Plant (CUP) Replacement ProjectPROJECT LOCATION: Los Angeles International Airport in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project provides for the replacement of the existing Central Utility Plant (CUP) and associated infrastructure and facilities. The existing CUP provides heating and air conditioning to the LAX Central Terminal Area…

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There will be a Project Status Update Open House for the Downtown and Mid-Corridor areas of the Expo Light Rail Line on April 23, 2009. At this meeting we will make presentations on Phase 1 Project Overview and a Construction Status Update. The update includes information on the construction of the trench, track bed and the La Brea bridge, Expo right-of-way excavation and traffic advisories. Please join us: Thursday, April 23, 2009Holman United Methodist ChurchWhite Hall Room3320 W. Adams BoulevardLos…

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On March 26, 2009, the City Planning Commission approved comprehensive revisions to the citywide sign ordinance. The draft ordinance must next be heard by the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee. No date for PLUM to consider the draft ordinance has been set. When we have a firm date, we’ll let you know. The document is available in the Planning Department web site under Proposed Ordinances. Here is the direct link: http://planning.lacity.org/Code_Studies/Misc/Transmittal2PLUM.pdfPlanning Department Contact: Alan Bell, AICP, Senior…

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The next PlanCheckNC Program will be on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. The May Program will focus on the General Plan Framework and Community Plans. PlanCheckNC meets on the second Saturday of each month at the Historic Downtown Outreach Center114 W 5th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013 Watch IN THE NEWS on our website for details and background information. To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on http://www.plancheckncla.com/ orReview the IN THE NEWS posts…

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The City of Los Angeles is proposing to provide congestion relief along Olympic Boulevard and Pico Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and Fairfax Avenue with the Olympic West-Pico East Initiative. As part of the Environmental Review Process, The City of Los Angeles is hosting three public scoping meetings on the proposed Olympic West – Pico East Initiative in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The purpose of the meetings is to receive public comment regarding the scope of the…

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REMINDER The Hillside Area Definition and Proposed Hillside Area Map (CPC-2008-4683-CA) will be on the March 26, 2009 City Planning Commission Meeting – TOMORROW (item number 8). If you want to be sure to catch this item, you should show up at the beginning of the meeting as the Commission retains the right to take items out of order. The meeting will start at 8:30 AM (CORRECTED TIME), and will be held at: Van Nuys City Hall City Council Chamber,…

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Controller Laura Chick has released the Final Report on compliance with developer conditions. In addition to raising important issues regarding how the City ensures that developer conditions are met, this report provides a good overview of the City process. It is good background reading for all stakeholders concerned with planning and land use issues. You may go directly to the report using the link http://www.lacity.org/ctr/audits/FinalReportLACityPlanning032309.pdf or You may go to Controller Laura Chick’s web site address (www.lacity.org/ctr) and access the…

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The Office of Historic Resources announces the Citywide Kickoff Event for SurveyLA on April 4 Note that even if you are not currently an area targeted to begin the survey, your community may want to begin discussions to be prepared to be an active participant in the process. maggi The Office of Historic Resources hopes that you’ll help us spread the word about this exciting event by forwarding the message below to your own email contact lists, for the New…

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