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General Board Meeting AGENDA
Wednesday January 28, 2015 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Special Guest, Paul Darrigo, RE: Implementing the RACO Program
- Elections of Officers
- Special Guests, Thomas Soong of DONE & Carmen Hawkins, Deputy LA City Attorney
American Jewish University
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Bel Air, CA 90077
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does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and, upon request, will provide reasonable
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The Public Is Welcome To Speak. Meeting Is Being Audio Taped.
- We request that you fill out a Speaker Card to address the Council on any item on the Agenda.
- Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda will be heard during
the “Public Comment” period. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless waived
by presiding officer of the Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Call to order – Council Member roll call (Quorum = 12)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Motion to approve the November 19, 2014 Minutes
4. Motion to approve tonight’s January 28, 2014 Agenda
5. Public Comments – (15 minutes – 3 minutes per speaker)
6. (Agendas, brochures, & public service handouts available)
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7. President’s Report – Gary Plotkin (3 minutes)
1.a. RACO Funds & BABCNC – (Discussion & Possible Action) Gary Plotkin (3 minutes)
(See Attachment: Exhibit “A1” including RACO flyer from 02/2012 & emails from Grayce Liu
regarding meeting with Brenda Barnette, GM Dept. of Animal Services, in November 2014.)
In November 2010, BABCNC contributed $250 toward the RACO fund.
On 11/07/14 Grayce Liu from DONE sent an email to BABCNC President, noting that from 20102012, that $24,000 was raised by NCs around the City, towards a Reserve Animal Control Officer
(RACO) program by the Dept. of Animal Services. The funds have been held in reserve until the
Dept. of Animal Services was ready to implement the program. Grayce invited NC Executive
Directors and Brenda Barnette, from Animal Services, to a meeting to learn about the history of
the funds and next steps. NCs were offered an option for a refund of their prior contributions that
were not yet used. BABCNC agendized this for December which meeting was cancelled, and
have therefore carried it over to this evening’s January meeting.}
MOTION that BABCNC leaves the $250.00 contribution made in November 2010 in the special
fund, so that the funds be used at this time toward the implementation Reserve Animal Control
Officer (RACO) program.
1.b. Special Guest Speaker Paul Darrigo – (Discussion & Possible Action) (10 minutes)
(See Attachment: Exhibit “A2” from Paul Darrigo including community benefit sheet regarding
RACO & sample letter of support from Tujunga-Sunland NC dated 09/1814)
MOTION: That BABCNC write a letter of support to the City of Los Angeles to implement the
RACO program using the Neighborhood Council’s funds held in reserve for the last 3 to 4 years.
8. Fast Track (Update, Discussion and Possible Action)
a. Bel Air Alliance Report – Dan Love (5 minutes)
b. Budget Reps’ Report on Budget Advocates – Stojka (2 minutes)
c. SCAQMD Air Alerts & No Burn Alerts / Mandatory Wood-Burning Bans for Residents of the
South Coast Air Basin - (Updates, Discussion & Possible Action) -- Robert Ringler (2 minutes)
9. Secretary’s Report – Robin Greenberg (3 minutes)
10. Treasurer’s Report / Expenditures (Updates, Discussion & Possible Action)
a. Status of Signs & Poles to accompany Red Flags Jamie Hall, Cass Barrere & Dan Palmer
(2 minutes)
b. MOTION: BABCNC approves November 2014 and December 2014 expenditure reports and
bank statements - Alan Fine (5 minutes)
(Attachments: November & December Expenditure Reports & Bank Statements.)
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c. MOTION: BABCNC approves re-opening the Ad-Hoc Special Committee on Use of Financial
Surplus Before End of Fiscal Year and that Jamie Hall chair the committee. Alan Fine (3 minutes)
11. Public Safety/Disaster Preparedness Committee – Chuck Maginnis (5 minutes)
 Senior Lead Officer 8A29 - Chris Ragsdale, WLA Community Police Station
 Senior Lead Officer - Ralph Sanchez, Hollywood Community Police Station
 Report on EP Committee Meetings
12. Planning and Land Use Committee (PLU) (Updates, Discussion & Possible Action) – Kemp
a. Update on 01/13/2015 PLU Meeting - Michael Kemp (15 minutes)
The following motions are recommended by the PLU Committee:
1. 10101-10107 Angelo View Drive:
ENV 2014-4540
Haul route to allow the total export of 51,050 cubic yards of dirt for the construction of a 41,206
s.f. SFD with a basement that includes 19,500 s.f. of habitable space and a 13,189 s.f.
underground garage. Package received: 01/05/15
Motion: The BABCNC recommends that the LADBS Board of Building & Safety Commissioners
deny the Haul Route as requested.
2. 320 North Carolwood
ZA 2014-3242-F
To allow a 8’ wall, 8’5” gates, pilasters, and 15’ hedge in the required front yard setback in lieu of
the 3’6” allowed by code.
Motion: BABCNC recommends that the City of Los Angeles Zoning Administrator deny request.
3. 2301 Kimridge Road
ZA 2014-4243 (F)
Increase the height of concrete fence walls in the required front yard from 6’-0” to 8’-0” for a new
dwelling currently under construction under permits: 12010-20000-01619. 6’-0” height was
previously approved under case ZA 2012-1758 ZAD, ZAA, DRB, SSP, MSP.
Motion: The BABCNC recommends that the City of Los Angeles Zoning Administrator not
oppose the request.
4. 1533 & 1541 Marlay Drive
AA 2014-4248- PMEX
Adjust lot line between parcels 1 and 2 to follow existing fence.
Motion: The BABCNC recommends that the City of Los Angeles Zoning Administrator not
oppose the request.
13. West Los Angeles Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) (Updates, Discussion & Possible
Action) – Robin Greenberg (10 minutes)
MOTION 1 : RE: Support for Council File 14-1624 That the PW Department, with assistance
from DOT, Planning, CA, DONE, CAO and CLA, be instructed to present a report setting ways
and means by which the City may best serve community organizations seeking to undertake
community improvement projects (CIS).- Passed in WRAC
MOTION 2: RE: Support for Council File 13-0025SI: Police Commission report 14-0441
regarding recommendations for hit and run collision reward system. Passed in WRAC
(RE: Proposed reward system to capture those fleeing hit and run accidents.)
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MOTION 3: RE: Support for Council File 14-1738: That the Police Department report on the
status of its plan to issue body worn cameras to LAPD officers. Passed in WRAC
MOTION 4: RE: Martin Cadillac: Resolved the WRAC does not support the Martin Cadillac
Project as presented in the DEIR (Olympic and Bundy). Passed in WRAC
(RE: An 800,000 square foot development site.)
14. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Report (Updates, Discussion and Possible Action)
- Travis Longcore (5 minutes)
a. LAFD’s Canopy Project: This is a request for BABCNC to provide a letter asking the City to
respond to attached materials regarding the LAFD’s Canopy Project.
MOTION: that the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council endorse the letter sent by The
Urban Wildlands Group, Benedict Canyon Association, Laurel Canyon Association, Residents of
Beverly Glen, and Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife to the Los Angeles Fire Department on
January 11, 2015 regarding the LAFD’s Canopy Project.
Please see this 26-page Attachment: Exhibit “B” which includes the above-referenced letter
dated January 11, 2015 and available backup documentation obtained by Travis Longcore.
[Everyone is encouraged to print out your own copy if so desired from attachment emailed to you
with this agenda, or from the website at www.babcnc.org, under “About”, “Agendas & Minutes”, or
by contacting the BABCNC office as instructed at the top of page 1 of this agenda. A master
copy will be available at the meeting, in the white binder on the table near the door for all to see.]
15. Outreach Committee Report – Robin Greenberg (5 minutes)
a. Report on DONE Outreach Task Force Meeting of January 16, 2015 (Exhibit “C1”)
b. Report on CD5 Coalition; Paul Koretz, Guest Speaker January 17, 2015 (Exhibit “C2”)
16. Bylaws & Rules Committee Report – Larry Leisten (10 minutes)
a.) Status Update on Bylaws Submitted to DONE – Leisten
17. New Business / General Announcements: (Updates, Discussion & Possible Action)
a.
Special Report & Discussion by Thomas Soong of the Department of Neighborhood
Empowerment (DONE) & Carmen Hawkins, Deputy City Attorney, at the Los Angeles City
Attorney’s office (5 minutes each)
b.
Correct Voting Procedure – Larry Leisten (5 minutes)
Correct voting procedure, per existing bylaws referring to Rules. Since no specific Rule, looking to
Roberts Rules of Order on the voting procedure. Votes should be recorded by roll call vote.
MOTION: RE: Voting procedures
c.
Grievance against BABCNC by Bruce Kuyper (Exhibit “D” - Larry Leisten (15 minutes)
Larry Leisten will announce procedure for dealing with the grievance. Gary will recuse himself.
Grievance to be heard and resolved by the Board pursuant to our current bylaws.
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d.
Election of BABCNC Board Officers – Larry Leisten (10 minutes)
e.
Appointment of Dan Love for seat on BABCNC Board. Gary Plotkin (3 minutes)
MOTION: BABCNC acknowledges Dan Love as an at-large member of the BABCNC in a nonrepresented area of Bel Air.
f.
Council Votes Yes on Hiring Outside Council CF-14-1606 (Discussion & Possible
Action) Plotkin (5 minutes)
This is in regards to the City of L.A. using outside legal counsel to fight suits from LA
residents on Planning & Land Use issues. See article posted on www.babcnc.org website.
For more details see Council Files CF NO. 14-1606 and 14-1438 below:
http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=14-1606
http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=14-1438
g.
L.A. City Central Collections System - Don Loze
Council File #: 14-0600 (FY2014-2015 City Budget Proposal) - No Report
h.
DWP – Rate Increases and Tier 2 Rates - Don Loze - No Report
i.
City Sidewalks – Gary Plotkin - No Report
j.
Ad-hoc “I-405 Sepulveda Widening Improvement Project” & Metro
Update on Sidewalks @ Skirball Bridge to Mulholland -- Sandler & Plotkin - No Report
18. Ad-Hoc Standing Committee on Los Angeles 2020 Report “Monitoring City’s Solutions &
Actions” (established on 01/22/14) – Co-Chairs, Andre Stojka & Tony Tucci (3 minutes)
19. Council District 5 Report Planning Deputies, G. Khara & N. Muhlstein & Shawn Baylis (5 mins)
Including responses to questions raised at the November 2014 BABCNC Board meeting with
Special Guest Speaker, CD5 Councilmember Paul Koretz, and interim issues.
20. Council District 4 Report Field Deputy & of Housing & Transportation – Shapiro (5 minutes)
21. Traffic Committee Report & Police Advisory Board Report – Robert Ringler (1 minute)
Next LAPD West Bureau Traffic Committee: Wednesday February 11, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. at
the West Los Angeles Community Police Station, 1663 Butler Avenue.
22. Private and Public Schools News (2 minutes)
23. Old Business (3 minutes)
24. Motion to Adjourn
UPCOMING MEETING – Wednesday February 25, 2014 at AJU
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