City Planning Commission opens hybrid meeting, reads racial equity statement and adopts Nov. 12, 2023 minutes

Commission President Monique Lachey opened the City Planning Commission’s regular meeting at 8:34 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in the John Ferrero Council Chamber (room 340) at Los Angeles City Hall and noted the meeting was held in a hybrid format with Zoom and telephone participation available.

The commission read a racial equity value statement provided to the body. Commissioner Phyllis Klein read the statement, saying, “Equitable planning demands that race does not determine whether or not one thrives in Los Angeles.” No director or deputy city attorney reports were given at the session.

Staff provided detailed public-participation instructions for in-person and remote attendees, including phone numbers, the Zoom meeting ID (826-512-6735) and passcode (113871), and directions to submit day-of hearing materials to cpc@lacity.org or to provide 15 paper copies to Kiara Woodrick at the meeting. Staff also said audio of the meeting will be available online within two business days.

The commission reviewed its advanced calendars and noted an additional meeting the following week and two meetings scheduled in December; President Lachey said she would not attend the next meeting. The minutes of the Nov. 12, 2023 meeting were presented for adoption. After a motion identified on the record as made by Commissioner Cline, staff called the roll. Commissioners Phyllis Klein, Monique Lachey, Vice President Michael Newhouse, Commissioner Martina Diaz, Commissioner Seitman, and Commissioner Elizabeth Zamora all voted yes; April Hood announced, “And the motion carries.” The minutes were adopted.

The chair closed item number 1 and the commission proceeded with the rest of the agenda.