Events

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

I. Welcome and Community Council Reports

Nedra Journigan, Member Robbye Davis, Member

Michele Dixon, Member

PARK MESA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL
("PMHCC")
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Park Mesa Heights Office 5349 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043

Serving the Communities of Hyde Park, Angeles Mesa and View Heights

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

5349 Crenshaw Blvd., STE. 107 Los Angeles, CA 90043 Office: 323-421-6251

E-MAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.ParkMesaHeights.orgFACEBOOK.com/PARKMESAHEIGHTSCC

A.) Call to Order | Pledge of Allegiance | Moment of Silence
B.) Roll Call
C.) Reading and Approval of Minutes – Possible Action(s) Discussion, Vote(s)

II. Administrative Matters: Motions & Resolutions, Possible Discussion, Action(s), Vote(s) to include General Public Comment:

A.) Review of Budget – Possible Action(s) Discussion, Vote(s)

III. New Business; Possible Discussion, Action(s), Vote(s) to include General Public Comment:

A.) Block Club Neighborhood Watch Signs – Possible Action(s) Discussion, Vote(s) B.) Block Party – Possible Action(s) Discussion, Vote(s)

IV. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items: Speakers, Please state your name/organization and limit your comments to 1 minute. Thank you.

V. Announcements: PMHCC Outreach Committee Members and Stakeholders, Please use microphone to state your name/organization and limit your comments to 1 minute. Thank you.

VI. Adjournment

EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTH WEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

A Certified City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

Serving the Communities of: West Park Terrace, Manchester Square, Morningside Circle and Vermont Knolls
Our Purpose: To promote more citizen participation in local government and make government more responsive to local needswww.southwestnc.org

Outreach Committee Meeting Agenda

August 30, 2018 6:30pm to 7:30pm

St. Andrews Park & Recreation Center

8701 St Andrews PL Los Angeles Ca 90047

(323)854-7208

1. Order/Roll Call –(2min)

2. Public Comment for items not Listed on agenda-(5min)

3. The Digital Senior Series Planning -(20 min)

4. Community engagement ideas (10 mins)

5. Discuss Local Businesses in Southwest District for Business Guide and possible Jazz Fest Vendors -- (20mins)

6. Other Items-(3min)

7. Adjournment

   Next General Board Meeting will be held on 9/17/2018 6:00PM

   Next Outreach Meeting TBD

1. Call to Order & Roll Call of Ad-Hoc Committee Members: Robin Greenberg, Chair; Cathy W., Jamie, Don, Maureen S., André, Larry, Stephanie, Robert S., Kathy C., Nickie, Pamela, Travis & Ellen.

2. Approval of August 27, 2018 Agenda (per Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 2)

3. Approval of August 20, 2018 Minutes

4. Public Comments on non-agendized items within the purview of this committee

5. Continued Discussion, Review and Possible Action on David Ryu’s Proposed NC Reforms –

•   Amending City Charter to change the name of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) to

  the Neighborhood Councils Department (NCD), the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (BONC) to the Neighborhood Councils Commission (NCC) and phasing out the use of the term/branding "EmpowerLA".

•   Amending the L.A. Admin. Code to remove the Community Impact (sic) [Interest] Stakeholder and recommendations for including specific additional definitions by ordinance of eligible voters and board members of Neighborhood Councils.

•   Amending City Charter to remove any reference to "selection" and clarify that Neighborhood Council board members will be elected.

•   Creating a one-time review process, overseen by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners to evaluate Neighborhood Council bylaws to determine if board seats are equitably allocated amongst stakeholder types

•   Recommendations for adopting regulations to provide a uniform minimum voting age and board member age to allow consistent participation across the City.

•   Recommendation for developing and adopting a planning and land use training required for all Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Neighborhood Council planning and land use committees.

•   Recommendations on a process to allow NC's to roll-over a non-cumulative maximum of $10,000 in any given fiscal year.

•   Recommendation removing Section 5.485.h of Chapter 88 of Division 5 of the LA Municipal Code to remove the expiration of the ability for NCs to accept in-kind or monetary donations.

•   Report on the costs of holding all Neighborhood Council elections on the same day to provide for a uniform citywide advertising and outreach campaign.

•   Develop a process, with the assistance of GSD and the City Clerk, to assist Neighborhood Councils with accessing shared space in City facilities, as envisioned in Council File 16-0298.

•   Develop an ongoing compendium of best practices generated from Neighborhood Councils and share those on a periodic basis with all Neighborhood Councils and include "how-to guides" for accomplishing those best practices

•   Develop point of contact lists for key city departments and agencies, including DCP, DOT, Public Works' Bureaus, Aging, Disability, HCID, DCA, LADWP, Port, Airport, Cannabis Regulation, Emergency Management, Animal Services, LAPD, LAFD, Recreation and Parks, Zoo, Finance, Library, Economic and Workforce Development and BIDS, with assistance from the departments and agencies, and share those lists with Neighborhood Councils, facilitate the training of those points of contact at those relevant departments on the most fruitful ways to assist and communicate with Neighborhood Council members, and coordinate with Neighborhood Councils to formally appoint a point of contact at each NC to communicate between each NC and the point of contact at each department, thus creating a single line of communication.

•   Councilmember Ryu has asked for reports back on these issues from the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the Office of the City Clerk within 60 days. He is also requesting Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Council Alliances to provide feedback and/or Community Impact Statements to the Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee within 90 days under CF# 18-0467.Above simplified version of CM Ryu’s motion was obtained from the June 1, 2018 Monthly Profile Report from DONE. See Attachment A for Ryu’s Full Motion & Attachment B: BABCNC’s CIS)

6. Good of the Order

7. Adjournment Next Committee Meeting Date TBD

1. Call to Order:Committee is 5 members (quorum is 3).

2. Public Comment (stakeholders and government agencies) - Items not on the

   Agenda: 1 minute minimum per speaker.

3. Government/Agency updates: Council District #11.

4. Expartecommunications:JayRoss-HannahLevien,CD11-scheduling.

5. Potentialpartners:

   1. Design,operations:FriendsofBundyTrianglePark(non-profitthat Council designated in 2017 for $1 annual lease, would provide security, staffing).

   2. Developers:

      1. Thomas Safran & Associates: Pledged funding for renovations in

         2011.

      2. Markwood, developer of Santa Monica/ Barrington site: Pledged

         contribution as part of NC approval.

      3. Whole Foods/Vons project: Pledged contribution as part of NC

         approval.

   3. Non-profits:

i. Los Angeles Parks Foundation: Can solicit grant funding (board members include Thomas Safran and Steve Sugerman, who represented McCarthy-Cook for the Trident Center renovation).

4. City:

   1. BOE/General Services/Street Services: Owner of site.

   2. DOT: Owner of sidewalks.

   3. CalTrans: Owner of Santa Monica Blvd. and its south sidewalk.

   4. Parks and Recreation: Staffing (though unable to provide staff for

      General Services site, per Council motion).

5. Police.

6. Ideasforthespace:Veryshort-term,short-term,andlong-term.

   1. Sizeofarea(keepthesame,expand).

   2. Commercialtenants/uses(unlikely,permotionrequiringcommunity

      benefits for $1 lease).

   3. Playground, exercise equipment.

   4. Readinggarden.

   5. Game tables (chess, scrabble), big ground-level game boards.

   6. Bike lane, walkway.

   7. Security/fences/gates/guards.

   8. Protectionfromspeedingcars.

   9. Traffic calming.

   10. Lighting.

   11. Landscaping.

7. Concerns:Parking,homeless,buildingaccess,firelaneaccess.

   1. Articlesabouthomelessness:

   2. http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-homeless-volunteers/

   3. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-rv-homeless-20180304-

      htmlstory.html#

       

8. Benefits: Improved physical and mental health, open space reduces personal/ individual aggravation and reduces deviant behavior.

9. Issues:

1. Howishomelessnesscreated?

2. Shouldthespacebeopentothepublicorlockedforever?

3. Should change ever happen? Should status quo be maintained?

4. Should uses be responsible for their own parking?

5. Example of 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

10.Open space: Other locations in the area for public parks. 11. Tasks:

a. Parkingcount.

b. Greenarea/park/openspacecount.
12.Public Comment - Items not on the Agenda: 1 minute minimum per speaker.

13.Member announcements.
14. Adjournment.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Welcome Message

4. Public comments – Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the board’s subjects

   matter jurisdiction. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker. (2 min)

5. Discussion and Possible action items to appear on the General Board agenda for September 5th, 2018.

1. a)  Discussion and possible action to approve the Monthly Expenditure Report (MER) for the month of August 2018.

2. b)  Discussion and possible action to approve the Minutes of the August 6th, 2018 General Board Meeting.

3. c)  Discussion and possible action to pay $1,108.80 to AppleOne Employment Services for the invoice regarding the month of July 2018.

4. d)  Discussion and possible action to pay $333.33 to the Kolping House for the invoice regarding the month of September.

5. e)  Discussion and possible action to fill out and submit the Election Information Worksheet for the year 2019.

6. f)  Discussion and possible action to approve a Neighborhood Purpose Grant from Enrich LA for up to $2,250.00.

7. g)  Discussion and possible action to approve a Neighborhood Purpose Grant from Justice for my Sister for up to $2,500.00.

8. h)  Discussion and possible action to approve a Neighborhood Purpose Grant from Nation Health Foundation for up to $2,000.00.

9. i)  Presentation by Ayndrea Wilson regarding her local art based organization that works with Neighborhood Councils to create public art projects benefiting the local area and its residents.

10. j)  Presentation by Cesar Castrejon regarding the status of LAUSD and public education.

11. k)  Presentation for the project on 1810 Venice BLVD Los Angeles, CA 90006

12. l)  Discussion and follow up on the Community Impact Statement.

13. m)  Discussion and possible action regarding Youth National Voter Registration Day Campaign.

14. n)  Discussion and possible action for Updated Rosters for Committee Chairs

15. o)  Discussion and possible action to fill out and review the Administrative Packet

16. p)  Announcement about award received by the Pico Union Neighborhood Council

17. q)  Discussion and possible action to select an Election Committee Chairman

18. r)  Discussion and possible action regarding moving to a new facility to hold meetings.

6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

7. MEETING ADJOURMENT

1. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS

   • Items of interest

   • Advanced Calendar

   • Commission Requests

   • Approval of the Minutes – July 24, 2018

2. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
   Presentation by Neighborhood Council representatives on any neighborhood council resolution, or community impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda.

3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
   The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address on non-agenda items, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. This requirement is in addition to any other hearing required or imposed by law. Persons wishing to speak during Public Comment must complete and submit a speaker’s request form to the Executive Assistant prior to the commencement of the Public Comment period.

   Individual testimony within the public comment period shall be limited up to five (5) minutes per person and up to ten (10) minutes per subject.

4. RECONSIDERATIONS

   1. MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER - The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a

      Commission Action on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 8.3, provided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.

   2. MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER - If a majority of the Commission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address the merits of the original Commission Action.

Central Los Angeles
Area Planning Commission 2 August 28, 2018

5. ZA-2017-1555-CUB-CUX-1ACEQA: ENV-2017-1556-CE

Plan Area: Hollywood

PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
PROJECT SITE: 6263 West Hollywood Boulevard

PROPOSED PROJECT:

Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Last Day to Act: 09-12-18

A conditional use for the continued sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant/bar.

APPEAL:

Appeal of the May 11, 2018, Zoning Administrator’s determination to:

1. Determine based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt

   from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Section 15301 and Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Category 22 of the City CEQA Guidelines, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies; and

2. Approve, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24 W.1, a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant/bar in the C4-2D-SN-Zone.

Applicant: Appellant: Staff:

Meco Properties
Representative: Allie Lo, Culinary Lab

Ned Pan, Inc.
Representative: John M. Bowman, Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP

Oliver Netburn, City Planner

[email protected]

(213) 978-1382
Franklin N. Quon, Associate Zoning Administrator

The next regular meeting of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018**, at:

Los Angeles City Hall
200 North Spring Street, Room 1070 Los Angeles, California 90012

**The meeting of September 11, 2018, has been cancelled in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

1. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

1. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT, dated August 15, 2018, relative to a travel authority for the Chief of Police, to attend the 2018 Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Fall Conference and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 125thConference and Exposition, October 3, 2018 through October 9, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, as set forth. [BPC #18-0286]

   Recommendation(s) for Board action:

   APPROVE the Department’s report.

2. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT, dated August 15, 2018, relative to a travel authority for the Chief of Police, to attend the 2018 Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association (LACPCA) Strategic Planning Workshop, September 19, 2018 through September 21, 2018, in Temecula, California, as set forth. [BPC #18-0285]

   Recommendation(s) for Board action:

   APPROVE the Department’s report.

3. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT, dated August 15, 2018, relative to a monetary donation in the amount of $1,380.00, from the Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC., to be utilized for food and recreational activities and events, for the benefit of the Northeast Area Cadet Program, as set forth. [BPC #18-0287]

   Recommendation(s) for Board action:

   APPROVE the Department’s report and ACCEPT the donation.

4. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT, dated August 15, 2018, relative to a monetary donation in the amount of $15,790.76, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, to be used to provide the Media Relations Division with the equipment necessary to fulfill the requires of the Critical Incident Video Release Policy, for the benefit of the Media Relations Division, as set forth. [BPC# 18-0288]

   Recommendation(s) for Board action:
   APPROVE the Department’s report and ACCEPT the donation.

3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
A. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT, dated August 14, 2018, relative to the Custody Services

Division Audit (AD No. 17-005), as set forth. [BPC #18-0289]Recommendation(s) for Board action:
APPROVE the Department’s report.

Board of Police Commissioners – Agenda Page 2 August 21, 2018

4. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE

• Significant Incidents and activities occurring during the period of August 14, 2018 through August 21, 2018

• Crime Statistics

• Recruitment/Reinstatement/Reassignment of Officers

• Department Personnel Strength

5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section

54956.9(d)(1).

ADJOURNMENT

Committee:
Planning and Land Use Committee

Meeting Date:
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 - 6:30pm

Meeting Place:
Westchester Municipal Building Community Room / 7166 W Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045

Discussion/Action (Motion):

Welcome and Introduction

Minutes Review and Approval - 17 July 2018 meeting minutes.

Announcements - Next PLUC Meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 2018

Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa

www.ncwpdr.org [1]

Informational / Traffic Studies; how are they developed and evaluated?

Background - Mr. Hirsch will join us to discuss Traffic Studies and how the City and Developers look at the impact on communities. We will review and discuss the parameters that define the rating of an intersection and where, when and how accomodations are made to projects and traffic flows.

Presenter(s): Ron Hirsch, Principal Partner, Hirsch/Green Transportation Consulting, Inc Committee Discussion

Informational / Community Plan Update; what is the Community Plan Update process (CPU)?

Background - Westchester Playa Community Plan Update Team assigned to CD11 from the Los Angeles City Planning Department will join us for an in-depth presentation on the CPU process, timeline and outreach strategies for development of a broad-based Community Committee to involve Stakeholders from all areas and interests of our Community.

Presenter(s): Jonathan Hershey, Senior City Planner and Team 

Public Comment
Committee Discussion
Possible Committee Action: Motion to detail approach to develop a Community Committee in coordination with the Neighborhood Council of Westchester Playa which will work with the LA City Planning team.

Discussion / Community Plan Update; Next steps to move forward on Community Plan Update

Background - Review 2004 Community Plan Update (CPU) and dialogue with Stakeholders who were involved in the past to understand criteria and approach.

Public Comment
Committee Discussion
Related Document(s): 2004 Westchester Playa Community Plan can be found at https://planning.lacity.org/complan/pdf/WchstrCPTXT.pdf [2] Possible Committee Action: Special Meeting to review 2004 Community Plan Update (CPU)

Meeting Adjourned

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER: Ron Clary, Chair
2. ROLL CALL: (Quorum Call)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (On matters within the Canoga Park Neighborhood Council Committee jurisdiction.) *Speaker Cards: 2 minutes
4. PRESENTATION/ DISCUSSION concerning the planning an design of a proposed multiple-residence project on Southeast Corner of Hart and Owensmouth, Canoga Park. (Application not yet filed.)
5. Adjournment

AGENDA

1. Call to order: Committee Chairs Jeffery Masino, Patty Dryden

2. Runyon Cyn. Park tree planting projects: Installation of new irrigation along the eastern hillside of Runyon Cyn has created a potential new water source to consider for next tree planting event on the East Trail ridge near the former McCormick estate tennis court.
   Possible motion, discussion, and vote. (Rec and Parks)

3. Review of current dog on-leash/off leash regulations and enforcement at Runyon Cyn Park to address recent incidences. (Rec and Parks)

4. New mapping/information signage for Runyon Canyon: LA Rec and Parks is working on trail markers to be installed throughout the park and new mapping/information signs for each entrance

5. Effort to fund/recreate Runyon Cyn “Clouds Rest” overlook bench: Stakeholder request to fund and rebuild high wooden bench at the top of the East Trail which was removed during the park closure in 2016 without public input. (Rec and Parks)
   Possible motion, discussion, and vote. (Rec and Parks)

6. Gay4Good Service Day: The founding chapter of this multi-state volunteer service organization is commemorating their 10th Anniversary by doing a cleanup event at Runyon Cyn Park on Saturday, Oct. 13th. Please see www.gayforgood.org/losangeles for more details and to sign up.

7. Runyon Canyon Park Updates:

   1. RunyonParkTrafficStudy/DixonStudy:OnMarch20th,CityCouncilapprovedfundingforastudy of park access, safety and mobility in and around Runyon Cyn Park to be undertaken by Dixon Resources and to be completed by the fall of 2018. Update and next steps (CD4 Rep).

   2. Toilets: At the June HHWNC Board meeting, the board voted unanimously 14-0 on a motion that LA Rec and Parks further study the issue of restrooms in Runyon Canyon Park and provide a clear picture of the potential impacts and resources required. Next Steps (Rec and Parks, CD4)

   3. Trailmilemarkers:AttheJuneHHWNCBoardmeeting,theboardvotedunanimously14-0ona motion that LAFD implement mile markers to improve emergency rescues at Runyon Cyn.

   4. Blue recycle bin installation: Stakeholder request to provide blue recycling bins for large amounts of water bottles at/near Fuller Ave gate and Mulholland entrances

8. Public Comments (limit - 2 minutes each person, please fill out a speaker’s card)

9. Old Business

10. New Business

11. Adjournment