Urgent: Action Alert on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Urgent: Action Alert on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Submitted by Barbara Broide

Take Action: Submit a comment to LA City Council File 15-0989-S47 here:
🔗 Public Comment Portal

Why This Matters

The proposed City Council motion would allow any Olympic or Paralympic-related development—temporary or permanent—to bypass essential regulations, including:

• Environmental review (CEQA)
• Height limits & setbacks
• Conditional use permits
• Site Plan Reviews

This could allow nearly any project claiming an Olympic connection to override land use rules, with little to no public oversight.

What’s Happening Now?

• The motion was briefly discussed in City Council on 2/21/25.
• It returns for a vote on Friday, 2/28/25—likely with last-minute amendments that will not be made available for public review.
• The motion is too vague and broad—it must be revised or opposed.

Major Concerns

• Unchecked Development: The motion creates a loophole for fast-tracking high-rise hotels, media centers, sports facilities, billboards, and traffic lane changes—all with no public input.
• Loss of Public Land: Open spaces like Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area could be permanently converted to private sports facilities.
• Power to LA28 Committee: The City’s contract with LA28 gives the private Olympic organizing committee near-total control over developments, with minimal City Council oversight.

What Can You Do?

✅ Submit a Public Comment: LA City Clerk Comment Portal
✅ Read the Full Motion: City Council File
✅ Learn More: "The No-Plan Olympics" Article
🚨 Attend the Council Meeting: Friday, 2/28/25 at 10 AM at Van Nuys City Hall (14410 Sylvan St.).

Los Angeles was promised a “no-build” Olympics. This motion undermines that commitment and opens the door to unchecked development. Make your voice heard before it’s too late!