PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Tuesday, November 7, 2017

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1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, November 7, 2017 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALL - 2:30 PM 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER JOSE HUIZAR, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON COUNCILMEMBER MITCHELL ENGLANDER COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD COUNCILMEMBER CURREN D. PRICE, JR. (Zina Cheng - Legislative Assistant - (213) ) (Written comments on agenda items may be submitted to clerk.plumcommittee@lacity.org) Click on Council file number for agenda item materials Note: For information regarding the Committee and its operations, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant at the phone number and/or address listed above. The Legislative Assistant may answer questions and provide materials and notice of matters scheduled before the City Council. Sign Language Interpreters, Communication Access Real-Time Transcription (CART), Assistive Listening Devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing Sign Language Interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly recommended. For additional information, please contact the Legislative Assistant listed above. MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM NO. (1) Director of Planning oral status report relative to ongoing development of City planning policies, work programs, operations, and other items of interest. ITEM NO. (2) Motion (Harris-Dawson - Huizar - Cedillo) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to review Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 1

2 State Senate Bill (SB) 2, SB 3, SB 35, SB 166, SB 167, Assembly Bill (AB) 879, and AB 1397 to determine whether the City will need to adjust its business practices to implement these new laws; for the DCP to determine whether there are any outstanding General Plan, Community Plan, or other planning processes that could be eligible for State funding under SB 2; and, for the Housing and Community Investment Department, with the Chief Legislative Analyst and the DCP, to report on whether a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone or Housing Sustainability District would be effective tools in the City, where such zones could be established, and a process to establish such zones. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (3) S1 Motion (Koretz - Ryu) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare a report with updated cost information to prepare a Ridgeline Ordinance with development standards, inasmuch as the prior estimates were prepared in 2011 (Council file No ), and for the DCP to also report on the feasibility of a Ridgeline Ordinance as part of the current Fiscal Year DCP work program. Community Impact Statement: Yes, by the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council and Glassell Park Neighborhood Council. ITEM NO. (4) Motion (Blumenfield - Koretz - Krekorian - Ryu - Huizar) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, City Administrative Officer, and the Chief Legislative Analyst, to prepare a report in 60 days that identifies options for amending, supplementing, overlaying by neighborhood, or revising the Ventura - Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, including information on the costs, staffing needs, and timeline for each option as well as the identification of funding sources to meet those options; and, for the DCP, with the assistance of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, to report back on options for creating a robust public participation process that will allow each of the six neighborhoods within it to robustly contribute on an continual basis throughout. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (5) S1 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 2

3 CONTINUED FROM 10/3/17 Negative Declaration, Addendum and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, and reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and the Department of City Planning relative to a proposed Ordinance amending Sections 12.03, and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to improve and refine bicycle parking regulations, including modifications to long-term and short-term bicycle parking ratios for certain senior and eldercare housing uses, elimination of the proposed definition of Bus Station, and addition of the definition of Major Transit Stop pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section of the California Public Resources Code. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC CA CEQA No. ENV ND Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (6) CD 14 TIME LIMIT: 1/29/18; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 1/26/18 Report from the Department of City Planning and draft Ordinance relative to a Zone Change correcting Ordinance No to restore the zoning of the site to the R5-4D zone for the property located at 130 South Olive Street. Related Case No. CPC ZC-CU-CUB-CUX-ZV-DA State Clearinghouse No Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (7) CD 9 TIME LIMIT: 1/2/18; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 12/13/17 Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, reports from the Mayor and the Los Angeles City Planning Commission relative to a Resolution for a General Plan Amendment to amend the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan to change the land use designation from Limited Manufacturing to Community Commercial and to amend the Community Plan Map to exempt the Project from the provisions of Footnote Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 3

4 One, and a draft Ordinance effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from M1-2 to (T)(Q)C2-2D for the demolition of existing structures and surface parking for the construction, use and maintenance of a seven story, 87-foot high mixeduse building with five stories of residential uses above a two-story parking and commercial podium, with the residential component including approximately 278,384 square feet of floor area and up to 296 residential units, with 11 percent (25 units) of the base density of 221 units reserved for restricted affordable units at the Very Low Income level and a minimum of three units reserved as Workforce Income Units, with the commercial component consisting of approximately 5,000 square-feet of retail/restaurant uses at the ground level, and approximately 341 parking spaces provided on the ground level and second level of the two-story podium, for the property located at West 25th Street, South Grand Avenue, and West Adams Boulevard, subject to modified Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Michael Schwartzman, CVGHB 228 West 25th Street, LLC Representative: Alex Irvine, Irvine and Associates Case No. CPC GPA-VZC-DB-SPR CEQA No. ENV MND Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (8) CD 12 TIME LIMIT: 12/27/17; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 12/13/17 Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332, and State CEQA Guidelines Class 32, and related CEQA findings, report from the North Valley Area Planning Commission, and draft Ordinances relative to a Zone Change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1, and a Building Line Removal to remove a 15-foot building line on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue established under Ordinance No , for the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a three-story eight-unit apartment building, and a semi-subterranean parking garage with 15 parking spaces on an approximate 7,882 square-foot lot, for the property located at 8730 North Etiwanda Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: George Kwiter, G and Y General Contractor, Inc. Representative: Robert B. Lamishaw, JPL Zoning Services Case No. APCNV ZC-BL Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 4

5 CEQA No. ENV CE Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. ITEM NO. (9) CD 11 CONTINUED FROM 10/31/17 TIME LIMIT: 11/21/17; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 11/21/17 Categorical Exemption pursuant to City California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section Five, Category 23 and related CEQA findings, report from the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC), a draft Ordinance effectuating a Zone Change to amend Ordinance No by modifying [Q] Condition No. One to allow a change of use and delete a portion of Condition No. Eight regarding operating hours for the property located at 45 North Venice Boulevard, and an appeal filed by Thomas B. McCullough, Jr., Carina Christmas, Shannon Cooper, Natanel Edelson, David Ewing, Michael Maker, Jason Moore, James Robb, and Andy Rovins from the determination of the WLAAPC in approving a Coastal Development Permit for the project within the dual-permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone, for the change of use from Art Gallery and Associated Uses to Art Gallery and Associated Uses, or Office, Business, or Professional Uses, and to modify Q Conditions to remove the 6:00 p.m. closing hours for staff, for the property located at /2 North Venice Boulevard, subject to modified Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Peter Goulds, North Venice Boulevard Gallery Partnership Case No. APCW ZC-CDP CEQA No. ENV CE Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. If you challenge this Committee's action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., ). Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 5

6 City Hall East 200 N. Main Street Room SOD Los Angeles, CA (213) Tel (213) Fax CARMEN A. TRUTANICH City Attorney REPORT RE: REPORT NO. R JAN DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION OF DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER IX OF THE LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE INTEREST CALCULATION USED TO RECOVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION FEE The Honorable City Council of the City of Los Angeles Room 395, City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, California Honorable Members: We are transmitting to you for your consideration, approved as to form and legality, a draft ordinance amending Section of Division 4 of Article 8 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish the interest calculation used to recover costs associated with the Code Violation Inspection Fee. Summary of Ordinance Provisions Your Honorable Body previously adopted an ordinance that amended Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to impose a fee to compensate the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) for costs incurred in administering the Building and Safety Code Enforcement program. Since adoption of that ordinance, it has come to our attention that, while the language of the ordinance provides for interest, the ordinance inadvertently failed to state how interest is calculated. The ordinance transmitted herewith for your consideration rectifies this situation. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 6

7 The Honorable City COUl,_oI of the City of Los Angeles Page 2 CEQA Determination We recommend that, prior to adoption of this ordinance, you determine that your action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under State CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) because it will not result in a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, your action merely creates a funding mechanism, or comprises other fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is therefore not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section (b)(4). In addition, Council may determine that adoption of the ordinance is exempt from CEQA under City CEQA Guidelines Article II, Section 1 (General Exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the e rrv iron men t. If the Council concurs with the above, it may comply with CEQA by making one or all of these determinations prior to or concurrent with its action on the ordinance. It is also recommended that you direct Staff to cause the filing of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section Fee Notice We note that, because this ordinance would increase a fee that is subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 66016, notice of its proposed adoption should be given in accordance with the provisions of that section, which include a requirement to provide 14 days written notice to any interested party who has filed a written request with the City for such notice. We also note that because separate notice requirements apply and have been complied with, the publication of notice pursuant to Government Code Sections and 6062a does not apply in this instance. Council Rule 38 Referral The draft ordinance was sent pursuant to Council Rule 38 to DBS with direction to DBS to present any comments or concerns to the Councilor its Committee when this matter is heard. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 7

8 The Honorable City COUl,...;11 of the City of Los Angeles Page 3 If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Deputy City Attorney Kim Rodgers Westhoff at (213) She or another member of this Office will be present when you consider this matter to answer any questions you may have. PBE/KRW:gl Transmittal Very truly yours, CARMEN A. TRUTANICH, By.. I r ~ 1'/1 ~UV~ J City Attorney..vV"'::' / / PEDRO B. ECHEVERRIA Chief Assistant City Attorney. M:\Real Prop_Env_Land Use\Land Use\Kim Westhoff\OBS Ordinance\Report to Council Interest.doc Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 8

9 ORDINANCE NO. _ An ordinance amending Section of Division 4 of Article 8 of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish the interest calculation imposed on unpaid costs associated with implementation of the Building and Safety Code Enforcement Program. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A sentence is added to the end of the first paragraph of Subsection (c) of Section of Division 4 of Article 8 of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to read as follows: Any person who fails to pay the Code Violation Inspection Fee, late charge or collection fee shall also pay interest. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of one percent per month, or fraction of a month, on the amount of the Code Violation Inspection Fee, late charge and collection fee owed, from the eo" day after the date of mailing of the order or notice pursuant to the provisions of Subsection (b) until the date of payment. 1 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 9

10 Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and have it published in accordance with Council policy, either in a daily newspaper circulated in the City of Los Angeles or by posting for ten days in three public places in the City of Los Angeles: one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los Angeles City Hall; one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los Angeles City Hall East; and one copy on the bulletin board located at the Temple Street entrance to the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. I hereby certify that this ordinance was passed by the Council of the City of Los Angeles, at its meeting of _ JUNE LAGMAY, City Clerk 8y _ Deputy Approved _ Mayor Approved as to Form and Legality CARMEN A. TRUTANICH, City Attorney File No M:\ReaJ PropEnv Land Use'Land Use\Kim WesthoffIDBS Ordinancc\ lnterest Ordinance.doc 2 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 10

11 PLANNING DEPARTMENT TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY CLERK S OFFICE CITY PLANNING CASE: ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: COUNCIL DISTRICT: CPC CA Addendum to ENV ND All PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: City of Los Angeles i New/Changed N/A N/A APPELLANT/REPRESENTATIVE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: None N/A N/A PLANNER CONTACT INFORMATION: TELEPHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: Niall Huffman (213) niall.huffman@lacity.org APPROVED PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Zoning Code Amendment to modify the regulations concerning the provision of bicycle parking in new and enlarged buildings. N:\ATSD\Commission\CPC\2017\Case Processing\GPA, ZC, CA, DA, ICO\CPC CA N. HUFFMAN\Transmittal Form - CPC docx 1 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 11

12 COMMISSION ACTION(S) / ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION(S): (CEA s PLEASE CONFIRM) At its meeting of March 9, 2017, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission took the following actions to approve the following ordinance: An ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 12.03, and to improve and refine the bicycle parking regulations. 1. Found, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration, No. ENV ND and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; found the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City; and adopted the Negative Declaration; Approved and recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance provided that the City Attorney review the ordinance as to form and legality; Adopted the staff report as the Commission report on the subject; and Adopted the Findings as amended by the Commission. ENTITLEMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Code Amendment FINAL ENTITLEMENTS NOT ADVANCING: None ITEMS APPEALED: None N:\ATSD\Commission\CPC\2017\Case Processing\GPA, ZC, CA, DA, ICO\CPC CA N. HUFFMAN\Transmittal Form - CPC docx 2 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 12

13 ATTACHMENTS: REVISED: ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE: REVISED: 7 Letter of Determination 7 Findings of Fact 7 Staff Recommendation Report r Conditions of Approval 7 Ordinance r Zone Change Map r GPA Resolution r Land Use Map r Exhibit A - Site Plan 7 Mailing List r Land Use r Other NOTES / INSTRUCTION(S): r r r r r r r r r r r r r Categorical Exemption 7 Negative Declaration r Mitigated Negative Declaration r Environmental Impact Report r Mitigation Monitoring Program r Other r r r r r r Attached Negative Declaration includes an Addendum to the previously prepared Negative Declaration. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: N:\ATSD\Commission\CPC\2017\Case Processing\GPA, ZC, CA, DA, ICO\CPC CA N. HUFFMAN\Transmittal Form - CPC docx 3 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 13

14 i Yes 7 No *If determination states administrative costs are recovered through fees, indicate Yes. PLANNING COMMISSION: 7 City Planning Commission (CPC) r Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) r Central Area Planning Commission r East LA Area Planning Commission r North Valley Area Planning Commission r South LAArea Planning Commission r South Valley Area Planning Commission r West LAArea Planning Commission r Harbor Area Planning Commission PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: CO M M I SS I ON VOTE : March 9, LAST DAY TO APPEAL: APPEALED: N/A N/A TRANSMITTED BY: TRANSMITTAL DATE: James K. Williams April 13, 2017 N:\ATSD\Commission\CPC\2017\Case Processing\GPA, ZC, CA, DA, ICO\CPC CA N. HUFFMAN\Transmittal Form - CPC docx 4 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 14

15 m Los Angeles City Planning Commission 200 North Spring Street, Room 532, Los Angeles, California, , (213) MAILING DATE: /APR LETTER OF DETERMINATION Case No.: CPC CA CEQA: ENV ND Plan Area: Citywide Council Districts: All Project Site: Applicant: Citywide City of Los Angeles Representative: Niall Huffman, Los Angeles Department of City Planning At its meeting of March 9, 2017, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission took the following actions to approve the following ordinance: An ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 12.03, and to improve and refine the bicycle parking regulations Found, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration, No. ENV ND and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; found the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City; and adopted the Negative Declaration; Approved and recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance provided that the City Attorney review the ordinance as to form and legality; Adopted the staff report as the Commission report on the subject; and Adopted the Findings as amended by the Commission. This action was taken by the following vote: Moved: Seconded: Yes: Absent: Dake-Wilson Mack Choe, Millman, Padilla-Campos, Perlman Ambroz, Katz Vote: 6^-0 James K. illiamsl Commission Executive Assistant II Los Angelas City Fjlanning Commission Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 15

16 CPC CA Page 2 Effective Date/Appeals: appealable. The decision of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission is final and not If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section , the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek judicial review. Attachments: Ordinance, Findings c: Phyllis Nathanson, City Planner Niall Huffman, City Planning Assistant Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 16

17 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 1 ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Sections 12.03, and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to improve and refine the bicycle parking regulations. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to add the following terms in proper alphabetical order: ATTENDED BICYCLE PARKING SERVICE. A service by which a bicycle is left in the care of an attendant(s) with provision for identifying the bicycle s owner. Once stored, a bicycle left in the care of an attendant(s) shall be accessible only to the attendant(s), with the storage location not necessarily in the same location as the pick-up and drop-off point. BICYCLE SHARE DOCK. A device designed to receive a bicycle for locked storage as part of a system that directly rents bicycles on a short-term basis. BICYCLE SHARE SERVICE PROVIDER. An entity operating a system that directly provides bicycles for rent on a short-term basis. BICYCLE SHARE STATION. A combination of multiple bicycle share docks, automated payment equipment, and related equipment associated with bicycle share. BUS STATION. A bus stop that serves more than one bus route, provides one or more off-road bus bays, and provides one or more passenger services or amenities, such as ticketing, restrooms, waiting area, or food concession; or a bus stop located along an exclusive right-of-way closed to private motor vehicles or along High Occupancy Vehicle or High Occupancy Toll lanes along a limited-access highway. Section 2. Subdivision 4 of Subsection A of Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 4. Off-Street Automobile Parking Requirements. (Amended by Ord. No. 182,386, Eff. 3/13/13.) A garage or an off-street automobile parking area shall be provided in connection with and at the time of the erection of each of the buildings or structures hereinafter specified, or at the time such buildings or structures are altered, enlarged, converted or increased in capacity by the addition of dwelling units, guest rooms, beds for institutions, floor area or seating capacity. The parking space capacity required in said garage or parking area shall be determined by the amount of dwelling units, guest rooms, beds for institutions, floor area or seats so provided, and said garage or parking area shall be maintained thereafter in connection with such buildings or structures. 1 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 17

18 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 2 New or existing automobile parking spaces required by the Code for all uses may be replaced by bicycle parking at a ratio of one standard or compact automobile parking space for every four required or non-required bicycle parking spaces provided, so long as the number of compact stalls remains in compliance with Section A.5(c) of this Code. In cases where bicycle parking spaces are required as a result of an addition to an existing building, the total number of bicycle parking spaces shall determine the number of automobile parking spaces eligible to be replaced. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than 20 percent of the required automobile parking spaces for nonresidential uses shall be replaced at a site. Automobile parking spaces for nonresidential projects or buildings located within 1,500 feet of a portal of a fixed rail transit station, bus station, or other similar transit facility, as defined by Section Y., may replace up to 30 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with bicycle parking. For buildings with less than 20 required automobile parking spaces, automobile parking spaces may be replaced subject to the limits described in this Subdivision, not to exceed a total of 4 parking spaces replaced.. Residential buildings, including hotels, motels and apartment hotels, may replace 10 percent of the required automobile parking with bicycle parking. Automobile parking spaces for residential projects or buildings located within 1,500 feet of a portal of a fixed rail transit station, bus station, or other similar transit facility, as defined by Section Y., may replace up to 15 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with bicycle parking. If a residential building includes at least the minimum number of restricted affordable units to receive a density bonus under Section A.25, 30 percent of the required automobile parking may be replaced. In such cases, the replacement of automobile parking with bicycle parking shall be implemented in lieu of the parking options in Section A.25 (d). For the purposes of this Subdivision, the 1,500-foot distance shall be measured horizontally along the streets between the subject property and the transit facility, except that where the transit facility is located adjacent to an alley, public walk or private easement which is easily usable for pedestrian travel between the transit facility and the subject property, the 1,500-foot distance may be measured along said alley, walk or easement. Bicycle parking installed pursuant to this Section may be installed in existing automobile parking spaces and shall not be considered to violate the maintenance of existing parking as defined by Section A.4.(m). The ratio of short- to long-term bicycle parking provided for pursuant to this Section shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth for each use as defined by Section A.16.(a). If additional bicycle parking is provided beyond what is required by Section12.21.A.16., including cases where no bicycle parking is required, the ratio of short-term to long-term bicycle parking provided may be determined by the business or property owner. Section 3. Subdivision 16 of Subsection A of Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 2 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 18

19 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page Bicycle Parking and Shower Facilities. (Amended by Ord. No. 182,386, Eff. 3/13/13.) Parking spaces for bicycles and facilities for employee showers and lockers shall be provided for new development and additions that increase the floor area of a building as follows: (a) Land Uses. (1) Residential. (i) Dwelling Units. For all residential buildings other than hotels and motels containing more than three dwelling units, long- and short-term bicycle parking shall be provided. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per dwelling unit. In addition, short-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per ten dwelling units. In such cases, a minimum of two short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided. (a) Developments such as townhouses that include individually accessed private garages for each unit shall not be required to provide long-term bicycle parking. (b) Required long-term bicycle parking for eldercare housing, whether or not the housing is part of an eldercare facility, shall be 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit for Senior Independent Housing and Assisted Living Care Housing and 0.2 spaces per guest bed for Skilled Nursing Care Housing and Alzheimer s/dementia Care Housing. (c) Required short-term bicycle parking for eldercare housing, whether or not the housing is part of an eldercare facility, shall be 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit for Senior Independent Housing and Assisted Living Care Housing and 0.1 spaces per guest bed for Skilled Nursing Care Housing and Alzheimer s/dementia Care Housing. (ii) Guest Rooms. For all hotels, motels, and apartment hotels containing more than five guest rooms, long- and short-term bicycle parking shall be provided. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per ten guest rooms. In addition, short-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of one per ten guest rooms. A minimum of two long-term and two short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided. (iii) In instances where a building may contain both dwelling units and guest rooms, the total amount of bicycle parking required for all dwelling units shall be required in addition to the total amount of bicycle parking 3 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 19

20 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 4 required for all guest rooms. Any combination that results in more than five combined dwelling units and guest rooms will require bicycle parking. (2) Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Uses. For all commercial, institutional, and industrial uses that require automobile parking under Subsections A.4.(c), (d), (e), and (f), short- and long-term bicycle parking shall be provided as per Table A.16.(a)(2). (i) For uses listed in Table A.16.(a)(2) a minimum of 2 short-term and 2 long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided. (ii) After the first 100 bicycle parking spaces are provided for uses listed in Table A.16.(a)(2), additional spaces may be provided at the minimum required by the California Green Building Standards Code Section Table A.16.(a)(2) Required Bicycle Parking Spaces per Building Floor Area as Defined under Section Land Use Commercial Uses Office Warehouse Health Clubs Restaurants and Bars, General Short-term Bicycle Parking 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. Long-term Bicycle Parking 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. Restaurant, Small (floor area less than 1,000 sq. ft.) 2 per restaurant 2 per restaurant Retail Stores, General Retail, Furniture Stores 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 4 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 20

21 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 5 Trade Schools, Private Universities, and Private Colleges 1 per 500 square feet or 1 per 50 fixed seats whichever is greater 1 per 1,000 square feet or 1 per 100 fixed seats whichever is greater All other Commercial Uses Institutional Uses All Institutional Uses Industrial Uses All Industrial Uses Other Uses Auditoriums Private Elementary Schools, Private High Schools, and Charter Schools 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 350 square feet or 1 per 50 fixed seats whichever is greater 4 per classroom 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 700 square feet or 1 per 100 fixed seats whichever is greater 1 per 10 classrooms (3) Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a lot, the number of bicycle parking spaces required shall be the sum of the requirements of the various uses. The exceptions provided in Section A.4.(j) for automobile parking shall also apply to bicycle parking. (4) City Owned and Leased Buildings and Parking Lots. In all buildings or parking lots used by the City of Los Angeles for government purposes, including government office buildings, both short-term and long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 10 percent of the required parking available on the site. However, short- and long-term bicycle parking shall be no less than five spaces each for the entire site. Buildings and lots owned by the City of Los Angeles that are leased for private uses shall meet the bicycle parking required for commercial uses as detailed in Table A.16.(a)(2). 5 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 21

22 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 6 (5) Parks. In Neighborhood Recreation Sites, Community Recreation Sites, Regional Parks, and School Playgrounds, as defined in Section 1 of the Service Systems Element - Public Recreation Plan of the City's General Plan, shortterm bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 10 percent of the required automobile parking with a minimum of 5 short-term bicycle parking spaces. In Neighborhood Recreation Sites, Community Recreation Sites, Regional Parks, and School Playgrounds where no automobile parking is provided, at least 5 short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided, except that in park space of less than 2 acres in which there are no recreational facilities requiring building permits, no short-term bicycle parking shall be required. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided as required in the California Green Building Standards Code Section (6) Unmanned Facilities. No bicycle parking shall be required for unmanned facilities, such as stand-alone public restrooms in parks or unmanned cellular antenna facilities. (b) Fractions. When the application of these regulations results in the requirement of a fractional bicycle space, any fraction up to and including one-half may be disregarded, and any fraction over one-half shall be construed as requiring one bicycle parking space. (c) Change of Use. Buildings undergoing a change of use shall not be required to provide bicycle parking. This includes adaptive reuse projects pursuant to Section A.26. (d) Bicycle Parking Facility Requirements. (1) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall consist of bicycle racks that support the bicycle frame at two points. Racks that support only the wheel of the bicycle are not permissible. (i) Racks shall allow for the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked to the racks. (ii) The bicycle rack shall allow for the use of a cable as well as a U- shaped lock. (iii) If bicycles can be locked to each side of the rack, each side shall be counted toward a required space. (iv) Racks shall be securely anchored to a permanent surface. (v) If more than 20 short-term bicycle parking spaces are provided, at least 50 percent shall be covered by a roof or overhang. 6 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 22

23 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 7 (2) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be secured from the general public and enclosed on all sides and protect bicycles from inclement weather. (i) Acceptable examples of long-term bicycle parking include bicycle lockers, bicycle rooms, bicycle cages, or commercially operated attended bicycle facilities. (ii) Except in the case of lockers and commercially operated attended bicycle parking, all long-term parking shall provide a means of securing the bicycle frame at two points to a securely anchored rack. (3) Bicycle Share Stations. (i) Bicycle share stations shall comply with any and all requirements for bicycle share stations established by the Department of Transportation. (ii) Bicycle share stations shall be exempt from the requirements in Sections A.16.(d)(1) and (2). (e) Design Standards. (1) Dimensions. (i) Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum six feet (72 inches) in length. (a) Long-term bicycle parking may be mounted so that the bicycle is stored in a vertical fashion. In such cases, devices that hold the bicycle by the wheel shall be designed so as to adequately support the bicycle without damaging the wheels. Bicycle parking installed vertically shall be a minimum of 4 feet (48 inches) deep and six feet (72 inches) in height. (b) Long-term or short-term bicycle parking may be mounted so that bicycles are stored in a stacked, two-tier layout, provided that such parking is primarily an attended bicycle facility where facility staff parks the bicycles, or such racks provide mechanical assistance for lifting the bicycle. (c) In all cases where bicycles are stored horizontally, devices that hold the bicycle upright by wheel contact shall hold at least 180 degrees of wheel arc. 7 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 23

24 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 8 (ii) Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of two feet (24 inches) wide. (a) Individual racks installed side by side to one another that allow bicycles to be locked to either side of the rack shall be spaced a minimum of 30 inches on center. (b) Racks installed parallel to walls shall be a minimum of 30 inches from the wall, with the exception that bicycle parking spaces that provide a tray or channel into which the bicycle wheels may be inserted may be placed a minimum of 20 inches from the wall, or 14 inches from the wall if such spaces are on the upper level of a stacked, two-tier rack. (c) Bicycle parking spaces arranged in a vertically staggered layout that permits bicycles to be placed in and removed from each individual space without interference from bicycles in adjoining spaces may be spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center. (iii) Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be sized so as to permit safe, efficient, and convenient access to each individual bicycle parking space without interference from bicycles in adjoining spaces, as described below: (a) Individual racks installed side by side to one another within bicycle rooms or bicycle cages that allow bicycles to be locked to either side of the rack shall be spaced a minimum of 30 inches on center. (b) Racks installed parallel to walls shall be a minimum of 30 inches from the wall, with the exception that bicycle parking spaces that provide a tray into which the bicycle wheels may be inserted may be placed a minimum of 20 inches from the wall, or 14 inches from the wall if such spaces are on the upper level of a stacked, two-tier rack. (c) Triangular lockers with varying widths may be used so long as the opening is at least two feet (24 inches) wide. (d) Bicycle parking spaces arranged in a vertically staggered layout that permits bicycles to be placed in and removed from each individual space without interference from bicycles in adjoining spaces may be spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center. (e) If more than 20 long-term bicycle parking spaces are provided, a workspace of 100 square feet shall be provided adjacent to the longterm bicycle parking to allow bicyclists to maintain their bicycles, 8 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 24

25 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 9 except that in cases where long-term bicycle parking is provided in more than one location, a single workspace may be provided adjacent to the location with the greatest number of long-term bicycle parking spaces. (iv) For single-tiered bicycle parking, minimum headroom of seven feet (84 inches) shall be provided. For facilities where two tiers of bicycle parking are installed one above another, minimum headroom of four feet (48 inches) shall be provided for each tier. (v) Bicycle parking spaces shall be separated from automobile parking spaces or aisles by a wall, fence, or curb or by at least five feet of open space marked to prohibit parking. (a) Where bicycle parking is adjacent to accessible automobile parking, aisles or loading areas provided for accessible spaces may count towards the open space requirement for bicycle parking so long as they are immediately adjacent to the bicycle parking. (2) Siting Requirements. (i) Location. Required bicycle parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use for which it is intended to serve, or in a parking facility serving that use. Bicycle parking shall be located so as to allow bicyclists safe and convenient access to and from the site. Bicyclists shall not be required to rely on stairways or escalators for access or to share access with motor vehicles. Elevators providing access for bicyclists shall be sized to accommodate standard adult bicycle dimensions with both wheels on the floor (at least 6 feet by 2 feet). (ii) Unreasonable Rules Prohibited. A building, lot, or garage shall not establish unreasonable rules that interfere with the ability of bicyclists to safely and conveniently access bicycle parking. Such rules include hours of operation that are shorter than those of the building or those of the automobile parking, prohibitions on walking of bicycles in pedestrian areas that provide access to bicycle parking, and prohibitions on bicycles in elevators where elevators are used to provide access to bicycle parking. None of the provisions of this section shall be interpreted to prohibit property owners from requiring bicycles to be walked in pedestrian-only areas. (iii) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located so as to provide safe and convenient access to visitors. For new construction, short-term bicycle parking shall be located outside buildings. For new or existing buildings where exterior space is inadequate, short-term bicycle parking may be located inside the building on the ground floor, or on the ground floor of the parking garage with a direct access to a public street. 9 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 25

26 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 10 (a) For new developments, short-term bicycle parking shall be located to maximize visibility from a pedestrian entrance. For new or existing buildings, where short-term bicycle parking is located within buildings or parking garages, signage is required at each building entrance as per Section A.16.(d)(4). (b) Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located no farther than 50 feet of walking distance from a pedestrian entrance or the walking distance from a main pedestrian entrance to the nearest nondisabled off-street automobile parking space, whichever is closer. (c) For buildings with more than one pedestrian entrance, short term bicycle parking shall be distributed in approximately equal proportions among all pedestrian entrances. In buildings with three or more pedestrian entrances, no more than 50 percent of all short term bicycle parking spaces shall be assigned to a single pedestrian entrance. (iv) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in one of the following locations, or in a combination thereof: (a) On the ground floor within 100 feet of the major entrance to the lobby. There shall be safe and convenient access between the public right-of-way, the bicycle parking space, and the lobby area. (b) In the off-street automobile parking area, subject to the following limitations: (1) Long-term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall be no more than 200 feet from a pedestrian entrance to the main building, and located so as to provide reasonably convenient access from the bicycle parking to the nearest walkway, ramp, or elevator providing access to the building. (2) Long-term bicycle parking inside a parking garage shall be located within the space available on the building s pedestrian entry level, after required handicapped-accessible parking stalls and other required elements have been provided. Remaining long-term bicycle parking may be provided on other levels of the parking garage in accordance with the provisions of this Sub-subparagraph. (c) One level above or below the ground floor, within 100 feet of the elevator, ramp, walkway, or other building entrance on that story. 10 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 26

27 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 11 In such cases, elevator or ramp access to the building shall be provided. (d) Residential long-term bicycle parking may be provided in common storage facilities on residential floors in accordance with Sections A16.(d) and (e). If residential long-term bicycle parking is provided on residential floors, the amount of bicycle parking on each floor shall match or exceed the number of dwelling units on the same floor. (v) Bicycle Share Station Docks. Bicycle share station docks counted toward providing the required short-term bicycle parking spaces as permitted in Section A.16.(f)(3) shall conform to Sections A.16 (e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(iii)(a) and (b) (vi) Combination of Uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a lot, long-term bicycle parking may be provided in one or more bicycle parking facilities within 200 feet of each use. (vii) Multiple Buildings. For a development site with multiple buildings, required bicycle parking may be sited in one or more bicycle parking facilities within 200 feet of each building.. (viii) Attended Bicycle Parking Service. Where short-term or long-term bicycle parking is provided by means of an Attended Bicycle Parking Service, the pick-up and drop-off location shall either comply with the siting requirements of this Subparagraph (2) or be co-located with any valet automobile parking pick-up or drop-off location provided on the same site for the subject use. Where such a facility is provided, the area where bicycles are actually stored need not comply with the siting requirements of this Subparagraph (2). In addition, the pick-up and drop-off location for an Attended Bicycle Parking Service need not comply with the siting requirements for combinations of uses or multiple buildings. (3) Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure safe access to bicycle parking facilities in accordance with Section A.5.(k). (4) Signage. Where bicycle parking is not clearly visible from the street, legible reflectorized signs shall be permanently posted at the street entrances to each site indicating the availability and location of bicycle parking within the site. All signs must comply with Section (f) Additional Requirements and Allowances. (1) Bicycle Parking in the Public Right-of-Way. 11 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 27

28 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 12 (i) Short-term bicycle parking spaces located immediately in front of a site within the public right-of-way may be counted towards the short-term bicycle parking requirements of said site. (ii) Business operators or property owners may install and maintain their own racks within the public right-of-way unless a City owned rack already exists. (a) Business operators or property owners are responsible for applying for a permit with the Bureau of Engineering to install shortterm bicycle parking within the public right-of-way. A Bureau of Engineering permit may be issued only after the business operator or property owner receives issuance of plan approval or a permit by the Department of Transportation pursuant to LAMC Section (b) All bicycle parking installed in this manner shall meet the rules and regulations set out by the Bureau of Engineering Standard Plan S-671. (c) Business operators or property owners who choose to install bicycle parking within the public right-of-way are responsible for maintaining the racks according to the standards set forth in a Covenant Maintenance Agreement with the Department of Transportation. (2) Bicycle Corrals. (i) City-funded Bicycle Corrals. Any site located within 500 feet of a City funded bicycle corral may count up to 4 bicycle parking spaces towards their required short-term bicycle parking spaces. (ii) Bicycle Corral Parking Incentive Program. Business operators or property owners may submit an application to the Department of Transportation to install and maintain their own bicycle corrals immediately in front of their property in the public right-of-way. (a) Businesses or property owners who do so may count all the bicycle parking within the bicycle corral towards their required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces. In such cases, short-term bicycle parking installed in such a manner shall not be counted towards the bicycle parking requirements of surrounding businesses. (b) Business operators or property owners shall pay the construction and maintenance costs of building said bicycle corrals. 12 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 28

29 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 13 (c) Multiple businesses or property owners may submit an application to the Department of Transportation's Bicycle Program as a group and split the costs to construct and maintain the corral. (1) In such cases, a single business shall be responsible for assuming the maintenance responsibilities detailed in a Covenant Maintenance Agreement as outlined below. (2) The business responsible for maintaining the bicycle corral may count the full amount of bicycle parking in the corral towards its short-term bicycle parking requirements. (3) All other businesses may count up to half of the bicycle parking spaces in the corral towards their required short-term bicycle parking spaces so long as they provide a financial contribution. (d) Business operators or property owners shall be responsible for applying for a permit with the Bureau of Engineering to install bicycle corrals within the public right-of-way. (e) Business operators or property owners who choose to install bicycle corrals within the public right-of-way shall be responsible for maintaining the racks according to the standards set forth in a Covenant Maintenance Agreement with the Department of Transportation. (f) If, for any reason, the responsibility for maintaining a bicycle corral is returned to the City of Los Angeles, it shall be considered a City funded bicycle corral. (iii) If, for any reason, the City determines that a bicycle corral must be removed, business owners shall no longer be able to count the spaces removed toward their required bicycle parking. In such cases, said businesses shall be required to provide any bicycle spaces lost in the removal of the corral. Failure to comply may result in the revocation of a business's Certificate of Occupancy and a fine for Code Violation. (3) Bicycle Share Stations. (i) Business operators or property owners may allow a bicycle share service provider to install one or more bicycle share stations on their property, provided that such bicycle share station(s) shall be part of a bicycle share system approved by the Department of Transportation and comply with any and all location criteria established by the Department of Transportation for bicycle share stations. 13 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 29

30 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 14 (ii) Any site within 500 feet of a bicycle share station may count up to 4 bicycle share docks toward the required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces for a building or buildings on the same lot. In all cases, the number of bicycle share docks counted toward the required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces shall not exceed 10 percent of the total number of short-term bicycle parking spaces required for the subject site. (iii) Where bicycle share docks are counted toward the required number of short-term bicycle parking spaces, residential and non-residential uses may replace a percentage of the required automobile parking spaces with bicycle share docks in a manner consistent with the limitations and replacement ratio established in Section A.4. (iv) If, for any reason, bicycle share docks are removed, the associated land uses may no longer count the docks removed toward required bicycle parking and shall be required to replace the number of docks formerly counted toward required bicycle parking with an equivalent number of bicycle parking spaces. (4) Showers and Personal Lockers. Showers and personal lockers shall be provided as required per LAMC Section Personal lockers shall only be required for long-term bicycle parking in nonresidential uses. If showers and personal lockers are provided, such showers and personal lockers shall remain available for the use of building occupants, including residents and/or employees, arriving by bicycle. (g) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section do not apply to any of the following projects, which shall comply with the regulations in effect prior to the effective date of this ordinance, as applicable: (1) Any entitlement application filed and accepted as complete with the exception of CEQA review prior to the effective date of this ordinance as determined by the Department of City Planning. (2) Any project for which the City has approved an entitlement application as of the effective date of this ordinance but that has not yet submitted plans and appropriate fees to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check, as determined by the Department of City Planning. (3) Any project where plans were accepted by the Department of Building and Safety per Section A.3. (h) Alternative Compliance - Director s Authority. The Director of Planning or the Director s designee shall have initial decision-making authority to approve an alternative to the design standards specified in Section A.16.(e)(1) with an 14 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 30

31 CPC CA As modified by the Planning Commission on Page 15 appeal to the Area Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section C.4-6 of this Code. An applicant may request such approval by submitting an application and paying a filing fee equivalent to that established for a Miscellaneous Plan Approval. This fee is set forth in Section of this Code. (1) Findings. The Director s determination shall include written findings in support of the decision. In order to grant approval of the alternative design, the Director must find that the dimensions, position, security, and spacing allow for safe and reasonably accessible and convenient short or long-term storage of bicycles for the anticipated users of the bicycle parking, and that the proposed design meets the needs of bicyclists at least as effectively as the requirements of Section A.16.(e).(1). Section 4. Subsection C of Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: C. Parking Facility Modification. The Superintendent of Building or the Superintendent s designee may grant slight modifications in the requirements of Sections 12.21A.5 and A.16 of this Code if it is impractical to apply the design criteria set forth therein due to the unusual topography, peculiar shape of location of the lot, or where parking angles are less than 40 degrees. The Superintendent of Building may also grant slight modifications in such requirements where such modifications will improve the design or functioning of the parking area or garage, or where attendant parking is ensured to his or her satisfaction. Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify, etc. 15 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 31

32 CPC CA Findings as amended by Planning Commission Page 1 LAND USE FINDINGS - Amended by City Planning Commission The City Planning Department recommends that the City Planning Commission, in accordance with Charter Section 558, find: 1. In accordance with Charter Section 556, the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan in that it is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent, and provisions of the Mobility Plan 2035, which serves as the Mobility Element of the City s General Plan. The proposed ordinance (Appendix A) addresses and supports Mobility Plan 2035 policy 3.1 Access for All by recognizing bicycling as an integral component of the city s transportation system and refining regulations to ensure that adequate bicycle parking is provided in new and enlarged buildings; policy 3.8 Bicycle Parking by refining regulations to ensure that bicycle parking is secure, convenient and well-maintained; 4.8 Transportation Demand Management Strategies by refining regulations designed to encourage bicycle trips and reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, particularly through expanding the range of projects eligible to replace greater amounts of automobile parking with bicycle parking; 4.13 Parking and Land Use Management by expanding the range of projects eligible to replace greater amounts of automobile parking with bicycle parking, thus balancing off-street parking supply with the transportation objective of encouraging bicycle trips; 5.1 Sustainable Transportation by encouraging bicycling as part of a sustainable transportation system that promotes environmental and public health; and 5.2 Vehicle Miles Traveled by offering bicycling as a more attractive alternative to driving through the provision of convenient and secure bicycle parking along with reduced automobile parking. 2. In accordance with Charter Section 558 (b)(2), the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) will be in conformity with public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice in that it will provide bicycle parking and increased access for bicyclists in most new developments and additions, and will enact refinements to existing regulations that afford builders of new and enlarged buildings more flexibility in providing bicycle parking to their building occupants. Providing bicycle parking facilities and expanding the range of projects eligible for greater replacement of automobile parking will encourage bicycling as an alternative to the private automobile, which addresses issues 8.1 and 8.2 of the General Plan Framework that state, "Transportation policy needs to ensure that basic accessibility needs are met, and "These strategies require significant investments in rail and bus transit, as well as public policies to encourage shifts away from the single-occupant automobile to other choices. In accordance with the City Planning Commission policy, "Do Real Planning, the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) is in substantial conformance with the intent and purpose of item 12 to revisit our "one size fits all suburban parking standards, the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) allows for the substitution of a limited amount of automobile parking for bicycle parking and introduces greater flexibility in the location and design of bicycle parking. This allowance will give business owners flexibility when undergoing a change of use where limited space is available for automobile parking. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 32

33 CPC CA Findings as amended by Planning Commission Page 2 Likewise, this allowance will give developers a limited amount of flexibility when designing new green buildings that are "health conscious and environmentally friendly which is in conformance with item 7 "Produce green buildings. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Addendum to the Negative Declaration published on February 10, 2011 has been prepared. Providing bicycle parking supports environmental goals by encouraging bicycling and shifting trips away from automobiles. On all measures the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) will have either no impact or a less than significant effect on the environment. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 33

34 Hum M/jif null i I i 1 M M I»<» i-y '., O/.-'. JJN...vinnii. Tyf *TT V.: /ft..' 'fx r-*. 7 >1 awnitt Eric Garcetti Mayor May 24, 2016 Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395 Honorable Members: Subject to your confirmation, I have reappointed Mr. Richard Barron to the Cultural Heritage Commission for the term ending June 30, Mr. Barron s current term expires on June 30, I certify that in my opinion Mr. Barron is qualified for the work that will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City. Sincerely, -tf- ERIC GARCETTI Mayor EG :dlg Attachment Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 34

35 COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM Name: Commission: End of Term: Richard Barron Cultural Heritage Commission 6/30/2021 Appointee Information 1. Race/ethnicity: Caucasian 2. Gender: Male 3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 1 - East Los Angeles 4. Are you a registered voter? Yes 5. Prior commission experience: Cultural Heritage Commission 6. Highest level of education completed: B.A. California Polytechnic University at Pomona, 7. Occupation/profession: Principal and Founder, Richard Barron Architects Inc. 8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume 9. Purpose of this appointment: Reappintment 10. Current composition of the commission: Commissioner APC CD Ethnicity Gender Appt. Date Term End Barron, Richard East 1 Caucasian M 13-Aug-04 Irvine, Jeremy Kennard, Gail Milofsky, Barry Scrafano, Elissa 30-Jun-16 Central 5 Caucasian M 16-Apr Jun-20 Central 4 African American F 13-Jan Jun-18 East LA 13 Caucasian M 20-Jun Jun-17 Central 5 Caucasian F 14-Aug Jun-19 Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 35

36 Richard BARRON / A r c h i t e c t s Inc RESUME RICHARD BARRON Registered Architect 1976 California License #9138 Principal, Richard Barron / Architects Richard Barron is a registered architect and has practiced architecture in Los Angeles for 30 years. Upon graduating with honors from California Polytechnic University at Pomona, Mr. Barron worked with the distinguished residential architect Raymond Kappe and assisted in the design of Mr. Kappe's largest hillside residence, the Sultan House in Pacific Palisades. Concurrently he pursued graduate studies and served as a teaching assistant at the newly formed Southern California Institute of Architecture. Throughout his career Mr. Barron has worked on an extensive variety of projects from highly detailed single family hillside residences to complex highrise office buildings. In all of these projects Mr. Barron has strived to create buildings tailored to the functional needs of each client, at the same time, creating visually distinguished architecture. Mr. Barron has associated with nationally recognized architectural offices and has contributed to a variety of highly significant projects. With the office of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Mr. Barron was the Project Designer for the Universal Amphitheater Complex. The facility consists of a 6500 seat multi-purpose theater with support facilities that include theater offices, green room, dressing rooms and storage and delivery areas. Along with the architectural design of the theater, Mr. Barron was likewise responsible for the master planning of the site and the landscape design of the adjacent plaza and lake. The integration of buildings and landscape is an important element in Mr. Barron's work and continual area of design focus. Working with the office of Dworsky Associates, Mr. Barron was responsible for the design of the highly complex Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. This facility, located at Olympic and Grand in downtown, is a 24 hour high security bank processing center in a 300,000 square foot structure. Included in the building is a 100,000 square foot money processing center, secure delivery dock for armored trucks, a shooting range for bank guards, check processing center, public teller line, public museum, employee cafeteria and exercise room, executive office and dining rooms and a 600 car parking garage. Mr. Barron worked on the project for nearly four years from its inception through final completion. Mr Barron was the Bank's architectural representative in Italy where he oversaw and coordinated the production of imported exterior granite panels. This was a very difficult assignment requiring over 9 months of his time living and working in northern Italy. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 36

37 RICHARD BARRON ~ Resume page 2 As principal and founder of Richard Barron Architects Inc, Mr. Barron has been involved in a variety of projects. Recently completed is the final phase of a three phase 14,000 square foot art storage facility for the artist David Hockney. This high security complex accommodates environmentally controlled areas for art warehousing, offices, meeting spaces, a 30 foot naturally lit painting/ work studio, photography documentation room and an enclosed parking garage. First phase of the project was the renovation of an historic unreinforced masonry fire station. Office facilities are housed in the existing historic building which required complete renovation and a sensitive handling of seismic reinforcing. Second Phase of the complex was the addition of a 3,750 square foot building to house various types of art material for secure environmentally controlled art storage, a painting/ work studio and an enclosed parking garage. Third Phase was the rehabilitation of an existing 2,600 square foot adjacent building and the addition of a new 7600 square foot work area and art storage warehouse. Although the project occurred over several phases and combines existing and new buildings, Mr. Barron was effectively able to unify the project as one unique and interesting building complex. The project was completed in September 94. Mr. Barron was involved with the renovation of the Sanborn Building in downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1908, as a commercial structure, the Sanborn was converted to a 46 unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel. This existing 4 story, unreinforced masonry building was seismically upgraded to meet current codes as a part of this work. The completed project includes guest rooms, a public dining room, kitchen and lounge, and a resident manager's office and apartment. The structure was completely refurbished and outfitted with entirely new mechanical, electrical, plumbing and up to date life safety systems. The Sanborn was within the jurisdiction of the Community Redevelopment Agency and was funded by federal, state and local money. The project was administered by Skid Row Housing Trust, a non profit developer. Completed in December 1995, the St Andrew's Bungalow Court, a historic 16 unit Colonial Revival bungalow court in Hollywood. Mr. Barron was the restoration architect for this 1920 courtyard housing which was fully rehabilitated for a tenant population of HIV positive persons. The project is also eligible for historic status by the National Registry of Historic Places and was refurbished under the Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for Historic Renovation. The project was administered by the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation. Saint Andrew's Bungalow Court has received preservation awards from the California Preservation Foundation and the Los Angeles Conservancy for design excellence. Completed in December of 2004, the historic St George Hotel building was converted to a eighty seven unit affordable housing project developed by Skid Row Housing Trust. This 6 story, turn of the century, URM building required extensive rehabilitation work. The building was successfully rehabilitated and has received the following awards: Gold Nugget Rehabilitation Award 2005, SCANPH Project of the Year 2004, Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award 2005, California Preservation Foundation 2005 Preservation Design Award, State of California Governor's Historic Preservation Award The office of Richard Barron / Architects is well versed in the development of affordable housing. Many of office's current and past project are affordable housing, rehabilitation and new construction, please refer to the office list of projects for a complete list, or visit the web site at <richardbarron.com> for project images and additional information regarding the office. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 37

38 RICHARD BARRON ~ Resume page 3 Mr. Barron is active in several community organizations. As a founding member of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association and chairman for the Association's Architectural Review Board, he was a key participant in the development of Highland Park's Interim Control Ordinance and the subsequent Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. He worked with Councilman Richard Alatorre and Councilman Mike Hernandez to establish the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone for the Highland Park community and was appointed to the HPOZ's Board by the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department. Mr. Barron has been an active participant with the community group Save Our Southwest Museum (SOS) and served as the community representative to the Museum's Long Range Planning Committee and was elected Co-Chair of the SOS organization. He is past president of the local neighborhood organization the Sycamore Terrace Association. Mr. Barron was an active participant and represented the Highland Park community in planning MTA's Gold Line Marmion Way Transit Corridor from Ave 50 to Ave 61 in Highland Park. A planning and urban design study which involved several years of community meetings to resolve various issues with MTA and city agencies to develop a sensitive urban transit corridor through the middle of the Highland Park community. The Marmion Way Transit Corridor has received state and national transportation design awards. Mr. Barron was appointed City Commissioner by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission. The Cultural Heritage Commission has oversight of Los Angeles Cultural Monuments and is responsible for nominating new cultural monuments to the Los Angeles City Council. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 38

39 A Hum (MS"'...!.:. rw GB \ 4S / 5=a IIIMI I I V. Eric Garcetti Mayor May 24, 2016 Mr. Richard Barron Dear Mr. Barron: I am pleased to inform you that I hereby reappoint you to the Cultural Heritage Commission for the term ending June 30, In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require visiting City Hall. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Claudia Luna in my Office at (213) to make arrangements for you. To begin the reappointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Forms, Background Check Release and Information Sheet within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to ensuring the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible. As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Gilbert Cedillo, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, the Chair of the Arts, Parks and River Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your reappointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks and River Committee. Sometime thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your reappointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk s Office in Room 395 of City Hall. Claudia Luna will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 39

40 Mr. Richard Barron May 24, 2016 Page 2 If you move at any point during your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan to resign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately. Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles. Sincerely, ^7- -tt- ERIC GARCETTI Mayor EG:dlg Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 40

41 Attachment I Mr. Richard Barron May 24, 2016 Nominee Check List I. Within seven days: Mail, fax or the following forms to: Claudia Luna, Office of the Mayor, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA or Claudia.luna@lacity.org. Remuneration Form Undated Separation Forms Background Check Release Commissioner Information Sheet/Voluntary Statistics II. As soon as possible, the Mayor s Office will schedule a meeting with you and: Your City Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo (contact at (213) ) Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at (213) ) Staff in the Mayor s Office of Intergovernmental Relations will assist you with these arrangements. Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 41

42 s '15 ' % - Iiii» Los Angeles City Ethics Commission June 1, 2016 The Honorable City Council c/o Holly Wolcott, City Clerk 200 North Spring Street City Hall - 3rd Floor Los Angeles CA Re: Council File Number Reappointment of Richard Barron to the Cultural Heritage Commission FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Dear Councilmembers: Richard Barron was reappointed by the Mayor to the Cultural Heritage Commission on May 24, The Ethics Commission received Mr. Barron s pre-confirmation financial disclosure statement on May 31, In compliance with Los Angeles Municipal Code , a copy of Mr. Barron s financial disclosure statement is enclosed. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (213) Sincerely, Enclosures: Form 700 Form 60 Alexandria Latragna Ethics Program Manager cc: Mayor Eric Garcetti 200 North Spring Street, Suite 2410 Los Angeles CA > phone (213) S fax (213) ethics.iacity.org Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 42

43 CALIFORNIA FORM FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION A PUBLIC DOCUMENT Please type or print in ink. 700 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS COVER PAGE Date Initial Filing Received Official Use Only Filed Date: 05/31/ :38 AM SAN: STH-0006 NAME OF FILER (LAST) Barron 1. Office, Agency, or Court Agency Name (Do not use acronyms) Planning Department (FIRST) Richard E (MIDDLE) Division, Board, Department, District, if applicable Your Position If filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment. (Do not use acronyms) Member, Cultural Heritage Commission Agency: Position: 2. Jurisdiction of Office (Check at least one box) State Multi-County 0 City of Los Angeles Judge or Court Commissioner (Statewide Jurisdiction) County of Other 3. Type of Statement (Check at least one box) through Leaving Office: Date Left (Check one) J I. 0 Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2015, through December 31, or- The period covered is _ J I. December 31, Assuming Office: Date assumed J I. O The period covered is January 1, 2015, through the date of leaving office. -or- O The period covered is J I. through the date of leaving office. 05/24/ Candidate: Election year and office sought, if different than Part 1: 4. Schedule Summary (must complete) Total number of pages including this cover page: Schedules attached 1 0 Schedule A-1 - Investments - schedule attached 0 Schedule A-2 - Investments - schedule attached 0 Schedule B - Real Property - schedule attached -or- 0 None - No reportable interests on any schedule 5. Verification MAILING ADDRESS (Business or Agency Address Recommended - Public Document) 0 Schedule C - Income, Loans, & Business Positions - schedule attached 0 Schedule D - Income - Gifts - schedule attached 0 Schedule E - Income - Gifts - Travel Payments - schedule attached STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER ADDRESS I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete. I acknowledge this is a public document. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date Signed 05/31/ :38 AM Signature Electronic Submission (month, day, year) (File the originally signed statement with your filing official.) FPPC Form 700 (2015/2016) FPPC Advice advice@fppc.ca.gov FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 43

44 ETHKlS COMMISSION Ethics Commission 200 N Spring Street City Hall 24th Floor Los Angeles, CA (213) ethics.lacity.org Filed Date: 05/31/ :36 AM SAN: STH-0006 Restricted Source Financial Disclosure Statement Form 60 Elected City officials, general managers and chief administrative officers of City agencies, members of City boards and commissions, and individuals nominated to positions subject to City Council approval must Hie this form in conjunction with the state Form 700. Please refer to the attached instructions for additional information. H Original Filing Amended Filing (original filed on / /20 ) Name: (Last, First, Middle) Agency: Barron, Richard E Planning Department Position:. 1 Total Pages: Member, Cultural Heritage Commission Phone: Type of Statement: G Pre-confirmation Date of nomination: 05 / / 20. Assuming Office O Annual G Leaving Office First day in position: / 20 Last day in office: / / 20 through December 31, 20. _/ / 20 I had the following interests associated with restricted sources during this reporting period: 1. REAL PROPERTY section attached. Interests in real property leased from or to, co-owned by, purchased from, or sold to a restricted source. 2. INVESTMENTS section attached. Investments (other than real property) co-owned by, purchased from, or sold to a restricted source. 3. INCOME section attached. Income received from a restricted source. 4. GIFTS section attached. Gifts, cumulatively valued at $50 or more, received from a restricted source. 5. BOARD POSITIONS section attached. Positions held on the board of a restricted source. -Or NO INTERESTS I had no interests in real property, investments, income, gifts, or board positions associated with restricted sources during this reporting period. Certification I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the City of Los Angeles and the state of California that I have read the instructions for this form and the information I have provided is true and complete. 05/31/ :36 AM Electronic Submission Date Signature January 2016 Los Angeles Municipal Code , , Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 44

45 MOTION PLANNING & LAND USE MANAGEMENT On August 4, 2015, the Planning and Land Use Committee and the Transportation Committee of the Los Angeles City Council will review and act on Mobility Plan 2035, the Planning Department's proposed update of the Transportation Element of the General Plan. Mobility Plan 2035 recognizes that the policy of the current Transportation Element, which calls for significant widening of many of the City's major arterials is impracticable and in many cases undesirable and in conflict with other policy objectives. Mobility Plan 2035 recommends reclassifying arterials throughout the City to better fit the particular neighborhood circumstances. In the core of Hollywood, many streets have high pedestrian volumes and are bounded by historical buildings recognized on both local and national historical registers. In order to widen these streets, these protected buildings would need to be demolished or sidewalk widths reduced, which is not in line with neighborhood objectives. Hollywood has a number of projects currently proposed for development along these streets, for which the City is currently requiring full compliance with the existing Transportation Element street standards. If these projects dedicate land and widen streets based on current standards, the neighborhood will have jagged, "saw-tooth" streets, with uneven widths for perpetuity. This will have a negative impact on pedestrian mobility and parking availability, as well as neighborhood aesthetics. The current dedication requirements also make it impossible to maintain a consistent street wall on our commercial corridors, a stated goal in the Citywide Urban Design Guidelines and CRA Hollywood Urban Design Guidelines. It is anticipated that the new Mobility Plan 2035 street standards will soon be adopted and future projects will develop their properties in accordance with those standards. In the interest of promoting urban design consistency, current projects should dedicate land and make street improvements in accordance with the Mobility Plan 2035 street standards. The plan would classify the following street segments in central Hollywood as Avenue III, with a 72' right-of-way and 46' roadway: Franklin Ave. (between La Brea and Cahuenga) Wilcox Ave. (between Franklin and Fountain) Gower St. (between Franklin and Fountain) I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Planning Department, in coordination with the Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Engineering, analyze, prepare and present the necessary Plan Amendments to the Transportation Element of the General Plan and to the Hollywood Community Plan, to re-designate the segments of Franklin Ave., Wilcox Ave. and Gower St., to Modified Secondary Highway standards, in accordance with the proposed Mobility Pla JUL PRESENTED BY: Tuesday - November 7, PAGE 45