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City staff had recommended approving the attorney’s report and moving forward with the recommended finding. No members of the public requested to speak specifically on the matter during the hearing. The committee approved the recommendation consistent with staff advice. The committee clerk recorded a 4–0 vote in favor with one member absent.

Next steps
The committee’s action adopts the city attorney’s recommendation and proceeds consistent with the administrative record; any subsequent appeals or filings would follow standard council procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Land Use Management Committee - SAP - 3/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved the city attorney’s recommendation and denied the appeal related to a property planning determination, consistent with staff advice. The vote was recorded in committee as 4–0.","taxTitle","Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",80599,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6624120,"Committee denies environmental certification for Ryan Canyon house and gives appeal standing",3070,4415000,7485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8&start=4415&end=7485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8/thumbnail_4415000.jpg","/articles/6624120/California/Committee-denies-environmental-certification-for-Ryan-Canyon-house-and-gives-appeal-standing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624120-5246868279feffa4f7bc6993140655bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182481&Signature=C9POb18afyCZBmG57NwM2Rb2vro47vmAKLmoIhQXpD44nQUEVHMWuAqfsK8BdH9xsB00I38Fn-86mYbFXRcTU6~iP7G8XgzbOdldRnamIVBDfTM9u~xXa2R7thrJVELlUneAP~4bCjwvhSZNlvL5XE9-7fDJZUmIOmBHfF1ZT9Xt3MrYAW-Yz~jwo3~o5gpwL1x0AsuPuVxgNfPjNrSxURIbe8bzyUbVir9GTaXt93BVDbZKKe7VxHBfH4cHRnSs~BKswoKswL~~kJ7bV4RQrOYtFeQqlIzGQYzUJn97dL-cdyfxjFIhYnWZkqpleY~R81Jgcm2WF~5S8x90OQJbFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The planning committee voted to deny certification of the project’s environmental review and to grant the appeals filed against a proposal to build a large single-family residence within Ryan Canyon parklands.

Appellants argued the project would cause undue harm to park resources, be visible from park corridors, and lacked lower-impact alternatives. Speakers representing conservation and park groups urged denial, describing potential harm from grading, increased vehicle activity and long-term visual and ecological impacts. “This project is too large and destructive for the park,” an appellant said during the public hearing.

The applicant’s representatives and many nearby neighbors said the project had been extensively revised, had obtained multiple agency reviews and complied with building and fire requirements. The applicant’s counsel said the proposal had been reduced in size and that mitigation and engineering would address erosion and wildfire risk.

After hearing testimony from appellants, the applicant and multiple technical witnesses, a committee member moved that the required findings for approval could not be made because the project conflicted with the specific-plan intent to preserve scenic views, minimize grading in prominent ridgelines, and protect sensitive topography. The committee found that the project’s grading, proposed massing and visibility were inconsistent with the applicable hillside design guidelines and that those discretionary findings could not be supported based on the administrative record.

The committee recorded the action as approved (vote recorded as 4–0 in committee; one member absent) and directed that the appeal be sustained, which denies certification and halts project approval in its current form. Staff and the applicant may submit revised plans or alternatives for future consideration.

Context
Speakers were sharply split. Appellants sought denial to protect park resources and preserve alternative lower-impact locations; supporters said the property owners had complied with code and contributed to park stewardship. Committee members emphasized the narrow legal standard for discretionary approvals and the need to protect scenic and ecological resources identified in the specific plan.","The committee denied certification of the environmental review for a proposed single-family house in Ryan Canyon and granted appellants' appeal, citing inconsistency with local hillside protections and park views; the committee's action was based on findings that required discretionary findings could not be made for the project as proposed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6624124,"Committee approves San Pedro Specific Plan amendments to guide large redevelopment",982,3569000,4551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8&start=3569&end=4551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8/thumbnail_3569000.jpg","/articles/6624124/California/Committee-approves-San-Pedro-Specific-Plan-amendments-to-guide-large-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624124-ac1c574378d7a39ac19f14e9430d8068/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182481&Signature=BETQb2sFfb3iiBCv0qrjOlO-6sy6vO8mrE2xtYU-4Xfh3wzrgN0NNMjgzAhvHPiUs8OtmN1vCBaaim9SxqOMdYW5nz1nTBYhmgQWzr77C59yaVh6MrqO-Ijw25RSomm3xYvyKBbKwZzdy8Mtqo2Nlp0yhS2pmvXzxzXBcM6zPVScF1BRAGvyQy1TPncBM7DT~PIWS896cJIKl91y4ajWFLkAcsZaLX-RjOOk1UvZKw4QWfpUmtTKtufhTCJVw31xvV2FtW0sUI2-ZfiaDfLQL0tt3DmFBT9A9Sv4thuERlqyZ5ej5-qnimbXmwF0RTcp7CR-h95Gsfrob1M2lgXtNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The planning committee unanimously approved final amendments and technical corrections to the San Pedro Specific Plan, clearing the way for a multi-phase redevelopment that includes housing, commercial space and site-specific standards.

City planning staff told the committee the project would allow thousands of new residences and roughly three to 3.5 acres of commercial development as part of a larger, multi-acre plan area. Staff said technical refinements had been made to align plan provisions with the city’s zoning code and to clarify project responsibilities. The department recommended committee approval.

Developer and nonprofit representatives said the plan was community-centered and had included outreach to neighborhood councils, residents and local business stakeholders. Alexa Washfal, identified as a chief development officer for a nonprofit developer involved with the project, said the plan “is focused on communities and will help future generations of San Pedro.” A representative of organized labor urged that workforce standards be built into implementation documents.

The committee approved a resolution to adopt the general-plan amendment, area vesting, and a code amendment establishing the San Pedro area as a special area (new municipal code section 8.3.5) and directed the city attorney to prepare ordinance language. Staff noted the environmental clearance record (EIR certification number 20110633 was cited) and the Planning Commission recommendation of Jan. 16, 2025. The vote was unanimous.

Votes and next steps
The committee vote was recorded as unanimous in favor (5–0). The motion directs the city attorney to prepare implementing ordinances and the planning department to finalize technical corrections already transmitted to the council record.

Context
Staff said refinements were technical and intended to align the plan with existing zoning and environmental certifications. The project will proceed through subsequent hearings and ordinance adoption steps before construction permits are issued.","The committee unanimously approved modifications and technical corrections to the San Pedro Specific Plan to enable a multi-phase redevelopment with thousands of housing units, commercial acreage and implementation measures, directing the city attorney to prepare implementing ordinances.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6624129,"Committee advances single-stair code study, instructs planning and fire to develop options",798,2597000,3395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8&start=2597&end=3395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8/thumbnail_2597000.jpg","/articles/6624129/California/Committee-advances-single-stair-code-study-instructs-planning-and-fire-to-develop-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624129-c1f286275d22b10a7898b9b75ed12495/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182481&Signature=gzsVOcDSvIcLGTeWNegMiTSMUM4REVMQAWdM2beOpNKNhj6AsU2ze7jo2niqROUFn2vq1Vdt2zjADE-ZBrq4jF3ZwhUOCMjFVE7hH1b52DhG7z~2d5siLmFc4tUIayfrZdu6QZfgER9QPnBbqF9~lQp5pDHcwjjSVUQ4XMp5rCMzReppnCzu9c0yPEnVq3YXL79Cd8xNV4hLBEpzk5rfKVBtJ1dV-S5r26qGdQfvr-fkZd4LUfV1HVWeOHntXYKc4600Qede2PtMd2edlyzxCNrtNnullvneE68rNYPzi1uJuMP13uwwBaCdKsCzhyh1M~LQpUnI9R4ML3T1hdg0Wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The planning committee treated item 4 as a special matter and instructed staff to prepare options for limited code modifications that would allow single-stair residential buildings in some cases. Committee members and public speakers debated safety and housing-supply tradeoffs.

Proponents including housing advocates and developers said allowing single-stair configurations could enable more buildable housing, improve light and ventilation in units, and reduce construction costs. “Allowing one-stair buildings can make it easier to build more livable units,” said a representative from a housing advocacy group.

Opponents, including several speakers representing firefighters’ and labor interests, urged caution and recommended additional study. A union representative and a public-safety speaker raised concerns about escape routes in fires and cited past incidents in which single-egress designs were linked to safety problems. One councilmember requested that the Fire Department be added to consultations and that the department provide data about past incidents and turnout for similar configurations.

The committee’s action was procedural: members instructed City Planning and the Fire Department to collaborate, consult with building officials, and return with code-modification options and a fire-safety analysis. The committee emphasized that it was not adopting new code changes at the meeting but directing staff to prepare options for later consideration.

Next steps
Staff will prepare a report and proposed code options, including consultation with the Fire Department and building officials; the committee requested consideration of empirical safety evidence and any required mitigation measures before any ordinance is returned for adoption.","Committee set aside item 4 for special consideration and instructed planning and fire departments to work on possible code modifications to allow single-stair residential buildings in limited circumstances; staff will return with options and safety analysis.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6624133,"Committee approves oil-field cleanup and acid-maintenance measures after public testimony",1214,1199000,2413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8&start=1199&end=2413","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767821-7b72281dad29ed63893a0e733af78cc8/thumbnail_1199000.jpg","/articles/6624133/California/Committee-approves-oil-field-cleanup-and-acid-maintenance-measures-after-public-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624133-8995ed7a5725b7f7d0b27b3a9b625687/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182481&Signature=PO5t3sYzJMUhg6H6wyxzIJGslTdRjHPSwOStDOkf2H~5PEliKu2jmzjTobxqERsxtOvjj-4fYjeY9Rbl8J4Ox8XwBc79G5WMUKHidgaSL9yktiONZaLM2x4miKGM8F7MVf5D~Ll-ySeZkvxcxN5DuGH1QYD8LrdneguAGoUfbmyCm6y1pYHnOVAp9kLmEriB58iwj42HUD31VnJdtK~sWoBsKPAnL8lKtEWtPyZCxqLI-27fh1o1ilqFoFBVlHTPyu6j6XMW3~Hz9fWgJeypaasAq2zDuQm43yEIoNZp3f98G9i1dSCBx-wMQg7RasZ4YH7qxo7QR59CrLLSIoYExA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The planning committee on May 20 adopted several measures aimed at increasing oversight of oil-field sites and hazardous remediation work, including restrictions tied to acid maintenance and new reporting requirements.

The committee voted to adopt agenda items 3, 5, 7 and 8 (as amended). The package includes instructions to planning staff to coordinate with the city attorney and to incorporate requirements intended to improve public notification, remediation standards and oversight of oil-field maintenance activities. One amendment from Member Hernández requires a report back to the committee in 90 days and adds the Department of Public Health to required consultations.

Supporters who spoke during a long public-comment period urged the committee to approve the items and to tighten rules on operations that they said release toxic chemicals. Residents and community organizations, including several speakers identifying with Sunrise Movement and environmental-justice groups, described nearby oil infrastructure and brownfields as sources of chronic respiratory illness and elevated cancer risk. “By voting yes on three, five and eight, it will create new rules to ensure accountability and public transparency,” said Andrea Canisares Fernández, who identified herself as a member of a climate-justice organization.

Speakers described specific concerns about so-called acid maintenance — industry work that uses highly corrosive chemicals to stimulate production in wells. “Please move forward with item five to protect community safety from toxic acid maintenance,” said Teren Horn of a community environmental group. Multiple speakers gave firsthand descriptions of trucks, multi-thousand–gallon tanks and odors they said accompanied treatment events.

Opponents, including at least one industry representative, urged additional engagement between city staff and operators before the city drafts enforceable ordinances. A speaker identified as representing industry asked the committee to instruct staff to consult with operators before final ordinance language is drafted.

The adopted amendments instruct planning staff to consult with the city attorney and to return with a timeline and guidelines; Member Hernández’s amendment specifically requires a 90-day report and adds the Department of Public Health to the consultation list. The committee also indicated the measures will be refined to align with procedural and legal requirements noted by staff and counsel.

Votes and next steps
The committee adopted items 3, 5, 7 and 8 as amended on the consent motion (vote recorded as 4–0 in committee; one member absent). Staff will prepare draft ordinance language and guidance for subsequent council consideration, and the 90-day report directed by the amendment is expected to return to the committee for review.

Context
Committee materials and public speakers framed the adopted measures as part of a broader push to address legacy contamination, limit hazardous maintenance practices near homes and schools, and create clearer public-notice and remediation responsibilities. Staff and some industry speakers emphasized the need for further technical work before final ordinance language is adopted.","The planning committee adopted agenda items addressing oil-field sites, site remediation and restrictions on acid maintenance after extensive public comment urging protections for communities near brownfields and active wells. Amendments require a 90-day report and add the public health department to required consultations.","actionData","errors"]

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