City Council

(1) 21-1224 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to use automated cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes. Recommendations for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to: Add a new section and amend LAMC Sections 80.76.2 (Civil Penalties) and 89.60 (Authority) to establish a base fine and late payment penalties for a bus lane parking violation. Authorize towing for unlawful parking in a bus lane. DIRECT the LADOT to: Submit a budget request for two Traffic Officer II positions to support the future camera bus lane enforcement program. Report back after the LADOT and the Metro execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).