We had some great discussion on ED1, CEQA. Link below for the Zoom meeting file, and chat. Other documents such as the items discussed and their Council File numbers will be up here in 2-3 days. Thank you all for your participation. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I3Ums_HOAPZUFGs19iCQJnABQ1tEuSwn?usp=sharing
Dear Stakeholder,This serves as an update to the Department of City Planning’s efforts in updating guidance related to CEQA Thresholds and Methodology for Construction Noise and Vibration, and for Historic Resources.A virtual public hearing was held on December 20, 2023 to provide a formal opportunity for public comment on the proposed Updated CEQA Thresholds. At the hearing, a 30-day extension of the public comment period was announced.In response to requests from various stakeholders, an additional 30-day extension for public review…
Dear Stakeholder,Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15064.7(b), the Department of City Planning is considering adopting updated thresholds of significance and methodologies to analyze impacts: 1) for construction noise and vibration, and 2) to historic resources. Pursuant to the authority of the Director of Planning under Los Angeles Charter Section 506 to make and enforce any necessary rules and regulations, the Director is considering the adoption of updated thresholds and methodology in the Department’s preparation of CEQA…
Land Use 11.01.22 California’s Second District Court of Appeal recently issued an important decision clarifying that the Ralph M. Brown Act applies to CEQA decisions, including CEQA exemption determinations, discussed or voted upon during the regular meetings of the legislative bodies of local agencies, meaning that such items of business must be listed on those meeting agendas at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. (G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks, 2d Civ. No. B317201, October 26, 2022.) In…
Sharing this opportunity. Here is the Zoom info for Tree’s meeting on Saturday, March 19 @ 1:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 657 362 5947 One tap mobile +16699009128,,6573625947# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,6573625947# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 657 362 5947 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd5c0JaG7NWe are all worried about how SB9 is going affect our trees — please join this informative meeting — CEQA Attorney…
COMMUNITY CORNER • DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING • APRIL 2019 We look forward to seeing you in May at one of our Planning 101 trainings! This year’s theme, Planning for the Environment, will highlight the work of the Department to plan for a healthy and sustainable future and will cover the policies and regulations that guide the Department’s environmental analysis, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Please invite your colleagues and neighbors and remember to RSVP here: bit.ly/P101Env. If…
An amendment that would add CEQA-related provisions to the Zoning Code was approved by the City Planning Commission (CPC) on August 23, 2018, and is scheduled to be considered by the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., and will take place in Room 340, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street; this Code amendment is Item No. 13 on the agenda. You may…
PROPOSED PROJECT: An ordinance establishing a new Section 11.5.13 within Article 1.5 of Chapter 1 (the Zoning Code) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, stating that when a decision-maker other than the City Council certifies an EIR, approves an ND, MND, or SCEA, or determines that a project is exempt, that environmental clearance is appealable to the City Council within 15 days of the project’s approval. Case number CPC-2018-2657-CA, a proposed Zoning Code amendment to codify a process for appealing…
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research will host two webinars to discuss its Revised Proposal on Updates to the CEQA Guidelines on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA (Implementing Senate Bill 743 (Steinberg, 2013), released on January 20, 2016. Please note, registration for each webinar is limited to 500 participants. Each webinar will be recorded, and the same material will be presented in each. A recording of each webinar will be available for viewing on our website following the live…
Hosted by the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council 10 a.m. – 12 noon See Home page for more info