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Al Fresco Ordinance Questions

Al Fresco Ordinance Questions

Please see below for responses to Plan Check’s questions re: Al Fresco ordinance:  Regarding the two specific topics of concern, ADA compliance and trees in the public right-of way, BOE would consider these issues as part of their review of revocable sidewalk permits. See the links below, one for Al Fresco sidewalk dining and the other for the permanent revocable sidewalk dining permits. If they have any follow up questions, you may share the contact information for our colleague at BOE…

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Housing Element Rezoning: Citywide Program Update

Housing Element Rezoning: Citywide Program Update

Dear Stakeholder, Following State certification of the 2021-2029 Housing Element last year, LA City Planning is working to develop and implement the ambitious programs identified in the Plan to House LA. We are launching a new Housing Element Rezoning work program with a series of interactive webinars scheduled for later this month. The Housing Element Rezoning work program, as approved by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), will explore six core program strategies including incentivizing housing on Opportunity…

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Senate Bill 411 (Portantino) Amending the Brown Act

Senate Bill 411 (Portantino) Amending the Brown Act

UPDATES 2/10/23: Senate Bill 411 (Portantino) Amending the Brown Act Introduced – PDF ATTACHED Good afternoon Neighborhood Council leaders, Since this morning’s Senate Bill 411 email (below), there have been a few updates.  Hope this is helpful.  Please continue to share any thoughts and updates. Thank you. Cordially, Glenn Bailey Executive Committee Member* Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC) Twitter:  @ValleyNCs Treasurer* Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) www.LANCC.org Office/Voicemail/Text:  818-514-5355 *Affiliations are for identification purposes only From: Glenn Bailey<glennbaileyncs@gmail.com>Date: Fri,…

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February 11 PlanCheckNC Meeting Links

February 11 PlanCheckNC Meeting Links

Google Drive Link to Zoom Recording + Reports Using Your Voice:  How Your Effective Comments Can Make a Difference   — Presented by Joanne D’Antonio, NCSA Trees Committee Founder and Chair — link to slide deck and presentation https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16_wl350d5UJ8qNdYuhhN_riYCR2vqA1Z?usp=share_link https://lahousing.lacity.org/AAHR

Request to Comment CF22-1547 – Official Tree of the City of Los Angeles — Coast Live Oak

Request to Comment CF22-1547 – Official Tree of the City of Los Angeles — Coast Live Oak

Dear Trees Committee and Friends, I am sending this at the request of two of our members — Glenn Bailey and Marianne King. The City Council Public Works Committee is considering a motion on Wednesday Jan 25 to instruct BSS (Streets LA) with the assistance of the Cultural Heritage Commission to report on the feasibility of designating the coast live oak as the official tree of the City of Los Angeles. Here is a link to the agenda for Wednesday if…

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January 14, 2023 PlanCheckNC Meeting Links

January 14, 2023 PlanCheckNC Meeting Links

Google Drive Link for Zoom Recording Al Fresco City, State Updates https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zLJBlbA3Ob57M4c_gmpL96cSemsH2Fbm?usp=share_link PERMANENT AL FRESCO DRAFT ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING | MORE INFO In May 2020, the City introduced LA Al Fresco to allow for expanded outdoor dining activities for qualifying food establishments —and now, the draft Permanent Al Fresco Ordinance for outdoor dining on private property is open for public comment. In addition, a fact sheet providing a summary, background and frequently asked questions is also available for the public’s review.  City Planning will be…

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LADBS Virtual Industry Trainings

LADBS Virtual Industry Trainings

MAJOR REVISIONS IN THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND CITY OF L.A. AMENDMENTS Virtual Industry Trainings Hosted by LADBS LADBS invites you to join our virtual industry training sessions about updated California and City building standards code changes. See details below and register to attend for your relevant industry session. Training sessions Wednesday, January 18: RESIDENTIAL CODEPresented by: Rodolfo AriasDate: WED, January 18, 2023Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Click to Register to Attend BUILDING CODEPresented by: Eugene BarbeauDate: WED,…

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