Events

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

WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 AFTER 4:30 P.M.
HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 WEST EXPOSITION BOULEVARD,

2nd FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CA 90064

1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS

   • Election of Officers

   • Items of Interest

   • Advance Calendar

   • Commission Requests

   • Approval of Meeting Minutes – August 1, 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 it 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.

   PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM. ALL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.

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 9.3, 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.

West Los Angeles 2 August 15, 2018 Area Planning Commission

5. DIR-2017-1895-CDP-MEL-1ACEQA: ENV-2017-1896-CE

Plan Area: Venice

PUBLIC HEARING HELD
PROJECT SITE: 685 East Westminster Avenue

PROPOSED PROJECT:

Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: N/A Continued from: 06-20-18

Interior and exterior renovations, and the conversion (change of use) of a two-story, 12,311 square-foot church into a two-story, 11,760 square-foot single-family dwelling with a rooftop deck and attached four-car garage.

APPEAL:

An appeal of the March 28, 2018 Planning Director’s determination to:

1. Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental

   Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 and 15303, and City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Category 1 and Class 3, Category 1, as the environmental clearance for the project.

2. Approve, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit for the project; and

3. Approve, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65590 and 65590.1 and the City of Los Angeles Interim Mello Act Compliance Administrative Procedures, a Mello Act Compliance Review for the project.

Applicant:

Appellants: Staff:

685 Westminster Holdings LLC Representative: Robert Thibodeau

Celia Williams, Margaret Malloy, Beth Allyn, Miguel Bravo and Lydia Ponce

Juliet Oh, City Planner

[email protected]

(213) 978-1186

6. ZA-2017-3654-CUB-ZAD-DRB-SPP-1ACEQA: ENV-2017-3655-CE

Plan Area: Brentwood – Pacific Palisades

PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
PROJECT SITE: 11777 West San Vincente Boulevard

PROPOSED PROJECT:

Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: 08-25-18

Renovation and expansion of an existing 7,077 square feet restaurant, “Katsuya,” with 203 square feet of exterior patio space. The proposed project involves the addition of 2,205 square feet of interior space and 553 square feet of exterior space on the patio. The renovated restaurant’s total square footage will consist of 9,282 square feet of interior space with seating for 264 patrons and 756 square feet of exterior space with seating for 37 patrons. The project proposes to continue the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption and to provide shared parking of 204 parking stalls in lieu of 216 required spaces. The project also involves interior and exterior alterations, including a new trellis on the outdoor

West Los Angeles 3 August 15, 2018 Area Planning Commission

patio and a new business identification wall sign.

APPEAL:

An appeal of the May 25, 2018, Zoning Administrator’s determination to:

1. Determine that the project is exempt;

2. Approve, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24 W.1, a Conditional Use

   Permit to allow the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with the expansion of the existing restaurant resulting in 9,282 square feet of interior space with seating for 264 patrons and 756 square feet of exterior space with seating for 37 patrons; and

3. Approve, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 11.5. 7 and 16.50, a Project Permit Compliance and Design Review from the San Vicente Scenic Corridor Specific Plan and Design Review Board for the project.

from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 and Section 15303, and the City’s CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section I, Class 5, Category 23, Class 11, Category 1, and Class 1, Category 5, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies

Applicant:

Appellant: Staff:

Cameron Schmitt, Katsuya USA, LLC;
Representative: Jonathan Lonner, Burns and Bouchard

Brentwood Community Council

Alissa Gordon, City Planning Associate

[email protected]

(213) 978-1456
Theodore Irving, Associate Zoning Administrator

The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at

HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 WEST EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, 2nd FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CA 90064

1. COMMISSION COMMENTS

2. REPORTS OF THE FIRE CHIEF

   1. Announcements/Meetings/Events

   2. Verbal report by Department on significant incidents and activities for the period of July 17, 2018 through August 6, 2018.

   3. Verbal report by Medical Director relative to medical emergencies for the period of July 17, 2018 through August 6, 2018.

3. PRESENTATIONS

4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

   1. [BFC 18-075] – Report by Department on the status of LAFD projects. Recommendation: Receive and file.

   2. [BFC 18-076] - Report by Department on the status and disposition of LAFD matters considered by or referred to City Council/Committees, other City departments, officers, and agencies, for the period of July 6, 2018, through, July 26, 2018.

      Recommendation: Receive and file.

   3. [BFC 18-078] - Report by Department on the Supplemental Agreement with Corinne Bendersky for Implicit Bias Training (C-130336).
      Recommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and transmit to the Mayor for approval.

   4. [BFC 18-081] - Report by Department on the Renewal of the Los Angeles Fire Foundation Memorandum of Understanding.
      Recommendation: That the Board approve the report and recommendations.

5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS

   1. [BFC 18-079] – Report by Department on the Fire Prevention Inspection Activity – Second Quarter of Calendar Year 2018.
      Recommendation: Receive and file.

   2. [BFC 18-080] – Report by Department on the Fast Response Vehicles/Advanced Provider Response Unit Update.
      Recommendation: Receive and file.

   3. [BFC 18-082] – Verbal report by Operations South Bureau on its 2017 Annual Report.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

ADJOURNMENT