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Property owner Richard Gray and several business representatives told the council the parking lot behind Sunset Boulevard is essential. Gray said the lot and its alley access provide circulation and parking that help customers reach the business district; he said potential tenants have declined to lease because of the proposed closure. Jeff Brighouse, who previously served on a citizens advisory committee for the Echo Park–Silver Lake community plan, said taking the parking lot without full study was “completely without substantial justification.”

Business owner Leonard Lim and others said the three historic off‑street lots serving the district are the “lifeblood” of local retail. Lim said the lot at issue contains about 80 spaces and that the group seeking use of part of the lot holds a use permit that requires 33 parking spaces; he said the plan under discussion would preserve roughly nine spaces on that lot while removing other access. Echo Park Chamber President Bonnie Scanlon and the Echo Park Improvement Association warned that eliminating roughly 30 percent of public parking in the block would undercut ongoing economic revitalization and cited recent private investments by local businesses to secure parking.

David Wood, property manager for the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, said the church uses the lots for large events and Sunday services and expressed interest in partnering on a longer‑term parking solution. Several speakers, including Peter Fitzpatrick, said they were not properly notified of the hearing until shortly before it occurred.

Councilmember Goldberg (Miss Goldberg) said the specific council action before members concerned a long‑term lease for a building on Lemoyne and “does not affect, by the way, the parking at all, that's not even before us.” She also warned that $900,000 in Proposition K park funding is time‑sensitive and could be lost if elements of the project are not completed by June 30; she said staff is exploring state funding to create subterranean parking beneath the surface lot.

Department of Transportation (DOT) studies, as summarized by staff during the hearing, indicated that when the four adjacent parking lots are considered together they were not consistently full on weekdays or weekends, but councilmembers and speakers disagreed about whether those counts predict future demand for a revitalized district.

After hearing objections and support, the council approved the item: roll call produced “12 ayes, 1 no.” The item was ordered forthwith, per Miss Goldberg's request; the council also recorded that the lease before them did not in itself change parking access. The public hearing record will remain part of the file and the council asked staff to continue to explore parking mitigation measures.

Why it matters: The decision advances a community facility project and the use of Proposition K funds while leaving unresolved disputes over on‑site public parking and long‑term parking solutions for a dense, mixed‑use neighborhood.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 05/02/00","oneSentenceSummary","The Los Angeles City Council approved item 29 — a long‑term lease tied to a proposed Echo Park community/youth facility — by a 12‑to‑1 vote and sent the matter forthwith to the mayor after a lengthy public hearing about parking impacts.","taxTitle","Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4025,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483898,"Council debates charter censure procedures, refers ordinance to ad hoc committee",2855,1969000,4824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555412-367ecaedf3af8c3af3d6be94d8cf27a6&start=1969&end=4824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555412-367ecaedf3af8c3af3d6be94d8cf27a6/thumbnail_1969000.jpg","/articles/6483898/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-debates-charter-censure-procedures-refers-ordinance-to-ad-hoc-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483898-dc7ae0a8ee539fc77dbba83cffc9740b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172996&Signature=jvt58mvWZIAO5f-T-7lebNrqQQkqMZ2DTfq-0adtouKHqagt-I3xoEMxYyJV2CakFl95Nr0oWnVvzuAE6HkC80ZVm74Ux8YHC35cUPST7BQ-CjrORLTMJUdb3b93uJyO7VZs6LB5eaSld2KI96sfwU7y0e1h4N0t4EmTmfpzHSa3OCDo5RssNaQezABv3uK1qh1IDDT3lnXGuuYkjrbWpNAhsTtpVViVccxc3~8ztZOG8SQQfumLfxs83sOfzW0n72W9nukOci6nuoTnFQNFHPQsl6r~BN~1dUF~XAdayG5sz27ar-jwm0gwNiv280vLGCkU0KvvGPd9fXhMrHLARA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council debated whether to adopt formal procedures for censuring a council member under section 209 of the city’s new charter and, after nearly three hours of discussion, agreed to refer the draft ordinance back to the Charter Implementation Ad Hoc Committee for additional work.

City Attorney staff member Pete Echeverria told the council the ordinance “simply provides that the council may adopt procedures for censure” and described key elements of the proposal: a resolution stating reasons for censure, referral to a committee that would give notice to the member who is the subject of the resolution, an opportunity for that member to respond, and a requirement that adoption of a censure resolution would need a two‑thirds vote of the full council.

Supporters of framing a procedure said that specifying rules now would supply due‑process protections and avoid ad‑hoc, potentially politicized handling of future motions. Councilmember Joel Feuer summarized that the choice before members was whether to “put in place procedures so that we know the rules going in, or do we allow for a potentially more politicized process” later.

Opponents argued the draft lacked clear, objective criteria and risked being used as a political tool. Councilmember Nate Holden warned it could be exploited “because of their political ambition” and said he could not support a measure that created an opportunity for colleagues to act on personal or political motives. Councilmember Mike Wax and others said the phrase “highest standards of personal and professional conduct” in the charter is subjective and urged either clearer criteria or further deliberation. Wax noted that staff research, presented by Rebecca Avila of the City Ethics Commission, found jurisdictions typically adopt either broad language or no specific criteria, and that crafting objective standards is difficult.

Several members suggested alternatives including raising the supermajority threshold beyond two‑thirds, limiting censure to violations of the oath of office, or explicitly excluding certain private matters from eligibility for censure (for example, exercise of First Amendment rights or protected characteristics). Councilmember Joel Bernsen said he favored adding a requirement that findings demonstrate a violation of the oath of office; Councilmember Gloria Molina (Miss Goldberg) urged adoption of the procedures as drafted so the council would not be forced to scramble for rules after July 1.

After extended debate about politics, standards and due process, the council agreed — without additional formal amendment — to send the ordinance back to the Charter Implementation Ad Hoc Committee for further work and stakeholder input. There was no final adoption of censure procedures on the council floor; members asked the president to appoint or direct an ad hoc group to refine criteria and protections for any future ordinance.

Why it matters: The charter now allows the council to adopt a resolution of censure by two‑thirds vote. Whether the council specifies objective criteria and procedures affects how future allegations against members would be handled and shapes the balance between accountability and political risk within the council.","The Los Angeles City Council extensively debated proposed procedures to implement section 209 of the new city charter on member censure, then voted to send the draft ordinance back to the Charter Implementation Ad Hoc Committee for further work and clearer criteria.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves Echo Park building lease for community program despite parking objections, 12-1

Council debates charter censure procedures, refers ordinance to ad hoc committee