In addition to all other duties prescribed by ordinance and the Charter, the Board shall have the following duties with respect to the management of Petroleum matters affecting the City:
(a) To examine and render a report and recommendation concerning matters related directly or indirectly to the exploration for, or production of, Petroleum within the City of Los Angeles, which may be referred to the Board by any department, bureau or office of the City, and obtain requested technical advice;
(b) To report, upon request, to any department, bureau or office of the City concerning creation of “O” Oil Drilling Districts pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code;
(c) To establish general rules and procedures to be followed with respect to the leasing for Petroleum exploration or production purposes of any City-owned property;
(d) To administer and determine the compliance with all provisions of Petroleum leases and the production thereunder from all City-owned property, the jurisdiction and control of which has not been expressly assigned to any other department or office;
(e) To negotiate with those requesting drilling rights or Petroleum leases on City-owned property, to determine the minimum price of Petroleum at which the operator shall suspend its production, abandonment and other protective provisions to be included in Petroleum leases of City-owned property, and to determine the terms on which competitive bids are to be requested;
(f) To investigate subsidence problems and explore possible protective measures in connection with Petroleum exploration or production;
(g) To recommend proper measures to prevent or eliminate drainage from beneath City-owned property in connection with Petroleum exploration or production;
(h) To investigate and make recommendations concerning existing restrictions on exploration for, and production of, Petroleum in the City;
(i) To coordinate all matters respecting or concerning the exploration for, or production of, Petroleum within the City; and
(j) To perform any other duty respecting petroleum which may be requested of the Board by the Council.
SECTION HISTORY
Based on Ord. No. 111,015.
Amended by: Ord. No. 173,363, Eff. 7-29-00, Oper. 7-1-00; In Entirety, Ord. No. 185,205, Eff. 11-22-17.