Planning and Land Use Management Committee

Agenda — 18 items

1. 1 Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15168, the project is within the scope of the program approved earlier with the Housing Element Environmental Impact Review (EIR) and the EIR adequately describes the activity for the purposes of CEQA; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Kylah Staley, Lozeau Drury LLP), from the determination of the LACPC in: 1) approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section
2. 2 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and related CEQA findings; report from the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC); and, an appeal filed by Girard Tract Community Preservation (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP), from the determination of the SVAPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction of a new two-story 1,899 square-foot single family dwelling with a four-car
3. 3 City Administrative Officer report relative to executing a third amended and restated contract with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. incorporating the Memorandum of Understanding No. M-049-25, Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Flow-Down Provisions to perform work for REAP 2.0 funded projects.
4. 4 City Administrative Officer report relative to executing a second amended and restated contract with Impact Sciences, Inc. incorporating the Memorandum of Understanding No. M-049-25, Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Flow-Down Provisions to perform work for REAP 2.0 funded projects.
5. 5 City Administrative Officer report relative to executing a First Amended and Restated Agreement with Gartner, Inc. for project management and IT consulting services to increase the total contract compensation amount by $1,304,606 from $4,838,050 to $6,142,656 and extend the contract term by 21 months through March 15, 2028.
6. 6 Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, in consultation with the Department of City Planning, City Administrative Officer, and City Attorney, to report on how the department is implementing the recently adopted law, AB 671 (Wicks, Chapter 470, Statutes of 2025), which requires a local building department to allow a qualified professional certifier to certify compliance with applicable building, health, and safety codes for a tenant improvement relating to a restaurant.
7. 7 Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) relative to initiating consideration of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and accompanying Zone Change (ZC) for the property located at 16300 Foothill Boulevard, to explore permitting options for Fire Station Number 31; and instructing the Department of City Planning to process the GPA and ZC for the property to deliver Fire Station Number 31 in the Sylmar community.
8. 8 Previously certified Environmental Impact Report and related California Environmental Quality Act findings, City Attorney report and draft Ordinance and revised City Attorney report and revised draft Ordinance relative to establishing a signage supplemental use district (Sign District) for The Bloc located at 700 South Flower Street, 700 West 7th Street, and 711 South Hope Street; and adoption of project findings.
9. 9 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15308, 15321, 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5), City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to amending Divisions 89 and 90 of Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify language and update procedures pertaining to administrative abatements; and adoption of project findings.
10. 10 Previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2011-1965-EIR, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, Addendum, and related CEQA findings, report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and proposed ordinance relative to an amendment of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Sign District for the properties located at One World Way (150 – 275 West Center Way; 6351 West Century Boulevard; 9601 – 9851 South Coast Guard Road; 7001 – 7117 West Imperial Highway; 10200 – 10601 South Lincoln Boulevard; 10285 – 10415 South Post
11. 11 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) and related CEQA findings; report from the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC); and, an appeal filed by David Lowery and Susan Prestine (Representative: Amy Minteer, Carstens, Black & Minteer, LLP), from the determination of the SVAPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use and maintenance of a new 5,013 square foot, two-story, single-family dwelling with a maximum height of
12. 12 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022030295], including Draft EIR and Final EIR (Fourth and Central Project EIR), Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and related Environmental Findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and an appeal filed by Kristin Fukushima, of the determination of the LACPC in denying the appeal, and sustaining the Advisory Agency's decision dated August 20, 2025; and approving, pursuant to Sections 17.03 and 17.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vestin
13. 13 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022030295], including Draft EIR and Final EIR (Fourth and Central Project EIR), Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and related Environmental Findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and an appeal filed by Kristin Fukushima, of the determination of the LACPC in: 1) approving a Main Conditional Use Permit to permit the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages for on-site and/or off-site consumption within up to 10 establishments, pursuant to
14. 14 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2021-4071-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022030295], Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and related Environmental Findings; reports from the Mayor and the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) relative to a Resolution for a General Plan Amendment, pursuant to City Charter Section 555 and Section 11.5.6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to the Downtown Community Plan to change the land use designation on a portion of the Project Site from Hybrid Industrial to Community Center; and a draft Ordinance
15. 15 Joint Department of City Planning and City Treasurer reports relative to the status of the Vacation Rental Ordinance. (This item is referred to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.)
16. 16 City Attorney report and proposed ordinance relative to Home-sharing enforcement and private right of action; and related matters. (This item is referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and Planning and Land Use Management Committee.)
17. 17 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss pending litigation in the case entitled Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV16728. (This case concerns a recreational vehicle park under development by Petitioner Oceans 11 RV Park LLC (Oceans 11), at 23416 President Avenue, Harbor City ("Project"), pursuant to the Public Benefits section at Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 14.00.A.7.)
18. 18 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss pending litigation in the case entitled Federation of Hillside Canyon Associations, Inc. and State Alliance for Firesafe Road Regulations v. City of Los Angeles / Josephson Investments, Inc., Real Party-In-Interest , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP04981. (The lawsuit alleges the City fails to implement specified State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations at 14 Cal. Code Regs. Sections 1270-1276, identifies 76 projects that allegedly do not meet the