Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Before you start

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at 500 West Temple Street, Room 381B, at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in Los Angeles. The regular meeting of the Board held on the last Tuesday of the month is primarily for the purpose of conducting legally-required public hearings on zoning matters, fee increases, special district proceedings, property transactions, etc. [5]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

The meetings of the Board of Supervisors are open to the public, and all public participation is welcome. For information on how to submit comments during the Board meeting or in writing, please click here. [6]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Please submit your comments no later than Monday at 4:00 p.m. to ensure they are accessible to the public and the Board. [7]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

NOTE: Written public comments are updated and linked to the online agenda periodically beginning the day the agenda is posted, and through the end of the Board meeting. All comments submitted through the portal will become part of the official record. Please refresh your browser to see the latest version of correspondence documents linked to the agenda. [8]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at 500 West Temple Street, Room 381B, at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in Los Angeles. The regular meeting of the Board held on the last Tuesday of the month is primarily for the purpose of conducting legally-required public hearings on zoning matters, fee increases, special district proceedings, property transactions, etc. [9]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

To participate in Board meetings, you may do so in-person or virtually. To address the Board you are encouraged to register to speak. You can view the current agenda to review the agenda items for the current meeting. Below are step by step instructions for registering or you can watch the informational video below. [10]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

STEP ONE – Visit LA County Public Comment Registration or use the kiosks outside and inside the Board Room. View the meeting you would like to register for; registration opens at 9 am the day of the meeting [11]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

STEP TWO - Complete the required fields - be sure to include your phone number if you are participating virtually. [12]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

STEP THREE - Choose how you want to provide your comments (In-Person or Virtually) [13]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

STEP FOUR - Select the agenda items that you want to comment on and whether you are For, Against, or Neutral on the item. [14]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Check in at the kiosks located outside and inside the Board Room to confirm your arrival and/or register to speak on agenda items [15]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

When your name is called come to the front of the Board Room and staff will assist you [16]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

To address the Board virtually during a live meeting, dial into the conference line (213)-444-2600 using the telephone number that you provided during registration. Please note that using a different number may delay your access to speak. [17]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

You’ll receive a text message reminder when your item is up on the agenda. [18]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

State your name and the agenda item(s) you will address, including general public comment. [19]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

To provide written comments on agenda items, use the following link: Public Comment [20]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Complete information at the top of the comment page (Note: First and Last names are required fields.) [21]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Choose the agenda item(s) that you wish to address. [22]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Optional: You may submit comments for each item separately or upload a document with all of your comments. (Attachment limit is 5 documents.) [23]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

All comments submitted are public and viewable online. [24]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Time allotted may change at the Chair’s discretion. Speakers may be allowed to speak up to 6 minutes each meeting. [25]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

General Public Comments are held at the end of the meeting. [26]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

All items on the consent calendar may be approved by one motion unless held for discussion by a Supervisor. [27]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

The remaining items will be approved after public comment has been heard. [28]

Languages · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

A Spanish interpreter can assist with your public comment. [29]

Languages · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Go to the front of the Board room, or ask a staff member for assistance. [30]

Languages · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

For live translations in over 60 different languages, please visit our live broadcast page, click the "External Player" link on the right, and once the live stream opens, click the "Language Translation" tab at the top to the right of the stream. [31]

Languages · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Live Spanish interpretation is available. Translation Devices are available at no cost upon request. Identification is required and will be held while the device is used. Please have your photo ID ready to receive a device. See County Staff for assistance. [32]

Accessibility · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Requests for a translator, reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, can be made by contacting the Customer Service Desk at (213) 974-1411. [33]