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Baseline Hillside Ordinance – Update

Baseline Hillside Ordinance – Update

Greetings All: This is an email to let you know that the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (Ord. No. 181,624; CPC-2010-581-CA; Council File No. 10-1001) was signed by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa on Friday, March 25, 2011 and was received and posted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2011.  The Ordinance is scheduled to go into effect on Monday, May 9, 2011. For a copy of the final adopted Ordinance please go to the following link:  http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2010/10-1001_ord_181624.pdf For more details, please…

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Westside Subway Extension

Westside Subway Extension

Attached and below is a meeting notice related to the Farmers Field & Convention Center Modernization project.  The City of Los Angeles Planning Department is hosting a public scoping meeting to get feedback from the public on issues they hope to see evaluated in the Environmental Impact Report. Please see flyer for additional meeting details. We hope you can participate in this meeting.  If you have any questions, you may also contact me directly. Sincerely, Martha Saucedo Vice President, Community…

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ACE Program at March 12 PlanCheck meeting

ACE Program at March 12 PlanCheck meeting

We will be meeting at the Historic Downtown Outreach Center. As discussed at our last Program, enforcement is a major concern in our communities.  The City Attorney’ ACE ordinance will address stakeholder concerns by establishing an Administrative Citation Enforcement Program.  Jane Usher, Special Assistant City Attorney will present an over-view and answer your questions about the ACE Program.  “Among other things, the draft ACE ordinance addresses the request for penalty fees for the issuance of “after the fact” permits, administrative…

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Proposed Code Amendment for Bicycle Parking

Proposed Code Amendment for Bicycle Parking

The proposed code amendment for bicycle parking spaces is scheduled for a staff hearing on March 30, 2011.  PLEASE NOTE:  The modified parking plan hearing is also being held on the same date. Should you have any questions, you may contact Tom Rothmann at tom.rothmann@lacity.org or at (213) 978-1370.

IMPORTANT: You are Invited to Help Reform the City’s Development Review Process

IMPORTANT: You are Invited to Help Reform the City’s Development Review Process

Community Invitation IMPORTANT:  Please share with your neighbors and invite their participation at these upcoming Community Meetings regarding Reforming the City’s Development process.  You can make a difference! Dear Community Stakeholder: The City of Los Angeles is committed to reforming the City’s Development Review Process. Once the Department of City Planning has determined that a homeowner’s remodeling project or a developer’s complex complies with the City’s General Plan, many complain that the design, permitting, and review processes are cumbersome. Therefore,…

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New Neighborhood Liaison

New Neighborhood Liaison

Claudia Rodriguez has been appointed as the City Planning Department Neighborhood Liaison effective January 2011.  She is moving from the Valley Office to the City Hall Executive Offices.  Her email contact information is claudia.rodriguez@lacity.org.

Saturday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m.

Join us and meet Claudia Rodriguez, the newly appointed City Planning Department Neighborhood Liaison ·      Update on status of Current Issues in City Planning  Community Care Ordinance, Code Studies and other current and projected code studies and planning projects. Alan Bell, Deputy Director, City Planning Department Claudia Rodriguez, Neighborhood Liaison, City Planning Department ·      Effective Advocacy and Land Use Planning Discussion and Workshop with Neighborhood Council and Community Activists. What is effective advocacy?  Learn what others are doing and share…

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