Board Meeting Information
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.
How To Participate
Register for Board Meetings
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.
- 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
- STEP TWO - Complete the required fields - be sure to include your phone number if you are participating virtually.
- STEP THREE - Choose how you want to provide your comments (In-Person or Virtually)
- STEP FOUR - Select the agenda items that you want to comment on and whether you are For, Against, or Neutral on the item.
- STEP FIVE – Click Register
- STEP SIX – Receive a confirmation email
In Person Participation:
- Check in at the kiosks located outside and inside the Board Room to confirm your arrival and/or register to speak on agenda items
- When your name is called come to the front of the Board Room and staff will assist you
Remote Participation:
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.
- Press * to access the menu and follow the prompts
- 1 – Listen only
- 3 – Speak on the active item
- 0 – Request to register for multiple items
- You’ll receive a text message reminder when your item is up on the agenda.
- When it is your turn to speak, you will hear a voice announcement and your name
When You’re Called To Speak:
- State your name and the agenda item(s) you will address, including general public comment.
- Ensure your microphone is unmuted before speaking.
- If speaking virtually, turn down any other device(s) before you unmute your line.
- Please stay on topic or the moderator may move to the next speaker.
- You may speak for the allotted time given.
To View Only:
- Watch the Board meeting Live online HERE
- YouTube
- Rewatch the meeting on the Wednesday after the Board meeting at 11:00 p.m. on KLCS.
To Listen Only:
- Call (213) 444-2600
- Press * (Star), after following the prompts, press “1”
To Submit Written Comments:
- To provide written comments on agenda items, use the following link: Public Comment
- Complete information at the top of the comment page (Note: First and Last names are required fields.)
- Choose the agenda item(s) that you wish to address.
- Select In Favor, Oppose, Other
- Optional: You may submit comments for each item separately or upload a document with all of your comments. (Attachment limit is 5 documents.)
- Select “Next”
- Verify the information is correct and select “Acknowledge” to submit.
- All comments submitted are public and viewable online.
- This page is updated at the end of each day.
Opportunities to Comment
- Consent Calendar: Items not held for discussion.
- Held Items: Items held by the Board for discussion.
- Closed Session Matters: Topics discussed in private chambers due to legal requirements.
- General Public Comments: Topics not on the agenda.
- Public Hearing Items: Items that legally require a formal proceeding to receive public testimony.
Public Comment Time
- Consent Calendar: 1 minute
- Held Item: 1 minute
- Closed Session Matters: 1 minute
- General Public Comment: 1 minute
- Public Hearing Item: 1 minute
Time allotted may change at the Chair’s discretion. Speakers may be allowed to speak up to 6 minutes each meeting.
Meeting Order
The order of the agenda is presented on the screen. This will help you understand what items will soon be discussed.
As items are discussed, the current Agenda item will appear on the screen as well.
General Public Comments are held at the end of the meeting.
Consent Calendar
- Most of the Board's agenda is a consent calendar.
- All items on the consent calendar may be approved by one motion unless held for discussion by a Supervisor.
- Items requested to be held for discussion or continued to a future meeting will be announced during the reading of the agenda.
- The remaining items will be approved after public comment has been heard.
Accessibility
A Spanish interpreter can assist with your public comment.
Un traductor está disponible para comentarios públicos.
ADA Seating available.
Go to the front of the Board room, or ask a staff member for assistance.
Accessible restrooms in the entrance lobby.
Baños accesibles en el lobby del tercer piso.
To Request Accommodations or Translator:
- 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.
Live Board Meeting Translation:
- 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.
Spanish Interpretation | Interpretación Española
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.
La interpretación en vivo está disponible durante la reunión. Dispositivos de traducción disponsibles aquí. Se requiere una identification para un dispositivo de traduccion. Por favor tenga su idenfitication con foto lista para recibir un dispositivo. Consulte al personal del condado en la parte trasera del auditorio para obtener ayuda.
Board Room Rules
No eating or drinking in the auditorium.
Silence your devices. Keep noise level down.
No clapping or disruptive behavior. Anyone who is disruptive may be asked to leave the meeting.
It’s your time. No yielding time to other speakers.
Questions?
Please ask a staff member.
To connect with County services, visit the Constituent Assistance Team near the front of the room on the right. There are representatives from:
- Public Social Services
- Homeless Services and Housing
- Mental Health
- Children Family Services
- Parks and Recreation
You may also call the Board of Supervisors Executive Office customer service team at (213) 974-1411.
Emergency Preparedness
In the event of an emergency:
In case of a fire, civil disturbances, or criminal activity, please follow instructions from security and County personnel.
After an earthquake, wait until the shaking finishes before moving from cover. County Staff will advise if/when it is safe to evacuate.
DROP!
COVER!
HOLD ON!
Know your nearest exit:
Doors to the left and right at the front of the auditorium lead to the exterior of the building in case of an emergency.
Doors in the back of the auditorium lead to the entrance lobby and to the exterior of the building.