Briefs

McOsker Motions for Land Use Policy Update Aiming for Sustainability, Community Engagement

 

LOS ANGELES Los Angeles City Council March 15 approved councilmember Tim McOsker’s motion instructing the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the city attorney, to present an ordinance to amend language around CD15 land use policies.

There are a number of community gardens in CD15, located in virtually every zoning designation. However, the current land use rules prohibits the selling of this fresh produce where the food is grown.

Councilmember McOsker aims to change that rule to allow limited sales and distribution of produce at the site where it is grown. These limited sales would be good for the farmers, and for the community that surrounds the local farm.

Farmers throughout the district, from Watts to the Harbor Area, showed up in council chambers to support amending this ordinance. The council member’s office will continue to provide updates on the progress of this motion.

Reporters Desk

Recent Posts

Long Beach Announcements: Community Meeting on Marine Debris and Trash Capture and Homelless Count Volunteers Needed

City of Long Beach to Host Community Meeting on Marine Debris and Trash Capture System…

19 hours ago

Labor Caucus Urges Starbucks to Reach First Contract With Workers

The letter was signed by 88 House Democrats.

20 hours ago

Supervisors to Explore Ban on Predatory Solicitation Around County Buildings

The report alleges that the Downtown LA Law Group paid recruiters to aggressively target people…

21 hours ago

McOsker Briefs: Food Resources and Rent Increase Program Transparency

Through this motion, the city council aims to ensure that the city can maintain a…

21 hours ago

Public Health Alert: Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is alerting parents and caregivers about an…

22 hours ago

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program Offering Upcoming Sessions at NBCUniversal, Approximately 25 spots are available.

  Below is a general overview of the program: NFMLA’s CineSessions High School Student Mentorship…

22 hours ago