Around the Halls

A look at Downtown-related items making their way through City Council.

Around the Halls: January 26 - 28

By Eric Richardson — January 26, 2009
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It's Monday, January 26, and City Council's back into the swing of things after taking a few days off for MLK Day and the Presidential Inauguration. On the agenda this week is the removal of parking validation at the Central Library, ideas for reuse of the Lincoln Heights jail and city funding for cash-strapped MOCA.

Around the Halls: January 12 - 14

By Eric Richardson — January 12, 2009
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It's Monday, January 12, and on the city dockets this week are a pair of financing packages for affordable housing projects, a Little Tokyo Art Park, and a list of projects for a potential federal stimulus package.

Around the Halls: January 5 - 8

By Eric Richardson — January 05, 2009

It's Monday, January 5, and the Los Angeles City Council is set to begin 2009 with a week that's light on meetings but heavy on Downtown interest. Coming up over the next three days: Quimby reports, the revival of an ordinance banning smoking in outdoor dining areas and a report on city assistance to keep MOCA on Grand Avenue.

Around the Halls: December 15 - 17

By Eric Richardson — December 15, 2008

It's Monday, December 15, and there's still a lot going on around City Hall as we head into the last full week before Christmas. On the agendas this week are budget issues, the Fashion District BID, special events policy and Quimby fees.

Around the Halls: December 8 - 10

By Eric Richardson — December 08, 2008

It's Monday, December 8, and with only two full weeks before Christmas there's still a full slate working its way through Council. On the docket this week are budget balancing proposals, Mills Act contacts for a number of Downtown buildings and updates on transportation funding.

Around the Halls: December 1 - 3

By Eric Richardson — December 01, 2008

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Believe it or not, it's Monday, December 1. The city's returning from the Thanksgiving holiday, and on the docket this week are a new contract for the triathlon, an expansion of the Artists-In-Residence district and several vacations of public right-of-way. — Continued Inside...

Around the Halls: November 24 - 27

By Eric Richardson — November 24, 2008

It's Monday, November 24, and the week's a short one thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. It's a light schedule for Downtown issues, but there are still a few items making their way through the process that deserve a note.

Around the Halls: November 17 - 19

By Eric Richardson — November 17, 2008

It's Monday, November 17, and Council returns from recess to a full slate of meetings. Wednesday's the heavy day for Downtown items, with mixed-income housing rules as the marquee item.

Around the Halls: November 10 - 14

By Eric Richardson — November 10, 2008
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Today is Monday, November 10, and a City Council recess means that it's going to be a quiet week around the halls. The halls won't be empty, though. Here are a handful of Downtown items going through this week.

Around the Halls: November 6 - 7

By Eric Richardson — November 05, 2008

It's Wednesday, November 5, and even as the country lets election results sink in, it's time to get back to the business of local government. Transportation committee is holding a special Thursday meeting, and will be talking Downtown DASH, both daytime and nighttime.

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