Fix the City, Inc., v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
Judge Mary Strobel
Hearing: October 15, 2020
18STCP02720
Tentative Decision on Motion for Judgment
Respondents City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles City Council (“Respondents”) move for judgment pursuant to CCP section 1094 on the petition for writ of mandate and complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief filed by Petitioner Fix the City, Inc. (“Petitioner”).
Judicial Notice
Respondents’ RJN Exhibits 1-14 – Granted.
Background
Brief Summary of the Petition
The writ petition, filed October 25, 2018, purports to challenge the City’s determination to approve the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan (hereafter “Expo Plan” or “ECTNP”). (Pet. ¶ 8; Prayer ¶ 1.) The petition alleges: “In approving the Expo Plan, the City significantly increased the residential and commercial allowable density in the neighborhoods within one-half mile of five stations located along Phase 2 of the Exposition light rail line.” (Id. ¶ 8.) “T
Hearing Date
October 15, 2020
Type
Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Fix the City, Inc., v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
Judge Mary Strobel
Hearing: October 15, 2020
18STCP02720
Tentative Decision on Motion for Judgment
Respondents City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles City Council (“Respondents”) move for judgment pursuant to CCP section 1094 on the petition for writ of mandate and complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief filed by Petitioner Fix the City, Inc. (“Petitioner”).
Judicial Notice
Respondents’ RJN Exhibits 1-14 – Granted.
Background
Brief Summary of the Petition
The writ petition, filed October 25, 2018, purports to challenge the City’s determination to approve the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan (hereafter “Expo Plan” or “ECTNP”). (Pet. ¶ 8; Prayer ¶ 1.) The petition alleges: “In approving the Expo Plan, the City significantly increased the residential and commercial allowable density in the neighborhoods within one-half mile of five stations located along Phase 2 of the Exposition light rail line.” (Id. ¶ 8.) “T