CITY OF LOS ANGELES
HOLLYWOOD STUDIO DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
OFFICERS: Damien Burke Chair Anthony Conley Vice Chair Kent Winfrey Treasurer Vacant Secretary 5500 Hollywood Blvd. #313 Los Angeles, CA 90028
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BOARD MEMBERS: Alex Alferov Damien Burke Myra Chete Anthony Conley Keith Cornella Paul Dougherty Doug Haines Dassler Jimenez Richard King Jessica Kwon
Anita McMillan Carlos Marroquin Bill Murphy Bryan Parent Jessica Salans Jason Vogel Kent Winfrey vacant vacant vacant
Board Meeting Minutes Monday May 14, 2018 - 6:30 PM Louis B. Mayer Building Suite #308, 5500 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028 I.
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OPENING CEREMONIES 7:14 pm: Meeting called to order. Damien Burke, chair, presiding. Welcome remarks from the chair. Roll call: Present: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Excused absences: Kent Winfrey, Bryan Parent Unexcused absences: Alex Alferov, Myra Chete, Anthony Conley, Jason Vogel COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENT REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Officer White gave a report on behalf of the LAPD.
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Noel Weiss spoke regarding displaced tenants. Bill Zide spoke on the Brown Act and courtesy between NCs. Argelia Tibbs spoke on the Showers of Hope program at 1st Southern Baptist Church of Hollywood. Gerardo Vitale offered his service to the NC. IV.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Motion to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2018 meeting passed 11-0-0. Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Noes: none Abstentions: none Motion to approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for April 2018 passed 11-0-0. HSDNC Board Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 – Pg. 1 of 4
Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Noes: none Abstentions: none V.
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REPORT FROM THE CHAIR The chair reported that there are currently three board vacancies. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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LIAISONS, ALLIANCES, AND COALITIONS DWP Advocacy and/or Oversight Committees representative Paul Dougherty reported that the class-action settlement with DWP has begun sending checks.
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APPOINT BOARD SECRETARY No action was taken.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Richard King appointed Carlos Marroquin to the Homelessness and Housing Committee. Motion to ratify the appointment of Carlos Marroquin to the Homelessness and Housing Committee passed 10-0-1. Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Noes: none Abstentions: Carlos Marroquin X.
BARTON AVE MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION Motion to support the Strategic Legacy Investment Group proposal to adopt the median on Barton avenue contingent on Dassler Jimenez being involved in the process; passed 11-0-0. Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Noes: none Abstentions: none XI.
CRISIS AND BRIDGE HOUSING FACILITY AT 1533 SCHRADER BOULEVARD Motion to submit a Community Impact Statement in support of developing a crisis and bridge housing facility on the City-owned LADOT Parking Lot located at 1533 Schrader Boulevard (Lot 649); tabled. XII.
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HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AT 1816 N. WILTON PLACE No action was taken. CONDITIONAL USE BEVERAGE PERMIT AT 5504 HOLLYWOOD BLVD Amir Srivastava, on behalf of ABS Mayer Bricker LLC, presented plans for 5504 Hollywood
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PROPOSED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AT 5627 W FERNWOOD AVE PLUM Chair Doug Haines presented a report from the PLUM Committee meeting regarding the proposal. Allison Riley of People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) gave a presentation on the proposal. Motion to support the permanent supportive housing at 5627 W Fernwood Ave; passed 8-3-0 Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Carlos Marroquin, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Noes: Doug Haines, Anita McMillan, Bill Murphy Abstentions: none
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PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1130 N. BEACHWOOD DRIVE PLUM Chair Doug Haines presented a report from the PLUM Committee meeting regarding the proposal. Motion to oppose the proposed housing development at 1130 N. Beachwood Dr; passed 10-1-0. Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Richard King, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans Noes: Damien Burke Abstentions: none
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PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 916-926 RIDGEWOOD PL PLUM Chair Doug Haines presented a report from the PLUM Committee meeting regarding the proposal. Motion to oppose the proposed housing development at 916 Ridgewood Pl; passed 9-2-0. Ayes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Dassler Jimenez, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans Noes: Richard King, Damien Burke Abstentions: none
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PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 5533 VIRGINIA AVE PLUM Chair Doug Haines presented a report from the PLUM Committee meeting regarding the proposal. Zachery Andrews presented the development on behalf of the developers. Motion to support the proposed housing development at 5533 Virginia Ave; failed 5-5-1. Ayes: Richard King, Carlos Marroquin, Bill Murphy, Jessica Salans, Damien Burke Noes: Keith Cornella, Paul Dougherty, Doug Haines, Jessica Kwon, Anita McMillan Abstentions: Dassler Jimenez
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ANNOUNCEMENTS From Doug Haines: George Abrahams was hit by a vehicle and is in the hospital. From Damien Burke: For members of the board who could not attend the retreat, training materials prepared by DONE are available.
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ADJOURNMENT HSDNC Board Meeting Minutes May 14, 2018 – Pg. 3 of 4
Motion to adjourn passed by general consent. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 pm. Respectfully submitted, Damien Burke, chair HOLLYWOOD STUDIO DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (HSDNC) 5500 Hollywood Boulevard #313, Los Angeles, CA 90028 TEL: 323.301.4818 | E-MAIL:
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