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City Planning

Geographic Project Planning
Priority Outcome: Promote good jobs for Angelenos all across Los Angeles
This program, organized by geographic units, is responsible for the processing of all discretionary land use
entitlement applications, reviewing them for compliance with applicable policies and plans and issuing a letter
of determination for all Director of Planning determinations, Office of Zoning Administration functions,
subdivision of land applications, and entitlements that require Commissions and Council consideration.
Review and documentation for projects requiring review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) is a major function within the project planning program.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs (187,017) (1) (128,959)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($187,017)
Related Costs: $58,058
Continuation of Services
36. Priority Housing - Central, West-South, and Valley 335,329 - 494,792
Continue funding and resolution authority for three City
Planners to expedite affordable housing projects Citywide at
the Central, West-South, and Valley Project Planning Divisions.
Funding is provided by the Planning Case Processing Special
Fund. Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $335,329
Related Costs: $159,463
37. Valley Projects 320,244 - 474,456
Continue funding and resolution authority for three positions
consisting of one Senior City Planner and two City Planning
Associates to expedite processing services at the Valley
Project Planning Division. Three vacant positions consisting of
two City Planning Associates and one City Planner are not
continued. Funding is provided by the Planning Case
Processing Special Fund. Related costs consist of employee
benefits.
SG: $320,244
Related Costs: $154,212

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