Central Hollywood Board Regular Meeting
November 23, 2020 6:00 pm
Virtual -- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82384880370
Minutes
Draft minutes — not yet approved Edit Approval
[6:01 pm] Meeting called to order. Elvina Beck presiding. Edit
[6:01 pm] The roll was called.
- Present (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Absent (1): Charles Taylor
[6:04 pm]Elvina Beck made a motion related to agenda item D.
The motion was:
Motion to approve the consent calendar:
1. Approval of Minutes from 10/26/2020 Board Meeting minutes
2. Approval of October 2020 MER
3. Resignation of Roger Davis as of Nov 30 and Alex Massachi assuming the Chairpersonship of Entertainment Industry Committee
[6:04 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve the consent calendar: 1. Approval of Minutes from 10/26/2020 Board Meeting minutes 2. Approval of October 2020 MER 3. Resignation of Roger Davis as of Nov 30 and Alex Massachi assuming the Chairpersonship of Entertainment Industry Committee
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[6:05 pm]Elvina Beck made a motion related to agenda item F.1..
The motion was:
Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for October 2020.
[6:05 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for October 2020.
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[6:34 pm] Guest Speaker State Assemblymember Richard Bloom (AD-50) Assemblymember Bloom spoke about increased caseload for EDD resulting from COVID-19; thanked supporters for re-election success, swearing-in early December; wildfires another serious concern, especially in light of climate change; discussed legislative & budget achievements in past cycle (harmful rodenticide ban, homeless study, hearing aid for minors); answered questions from the board and stakeholders Edit
[6:50 pm] Erin Seinfeld (LACo Sup Kuehl) provided updates: Measure J passed in Nov, funds to go towards youth development, job training, homelessness, minority investment, and housing investment; food services available via county; 211 provides info/services 24/7; COVID-19 surge very concerning, more discussion tomorrow at Board of Supervisors meeting Edit
[6:59 pm] Sean Starkey (CD13) gave report: meals being distributed in CD13 and CD4 (United Methodist Church) on Thanksgiving; Hollywood Rec Center temporarily opened for 48 hours for emergency winter shelter; Salvation Army shelter proposal going to council for vote tomorrow; City looking to purchase the 40-bed The Orchid hotel for project Homekey; County election boxes to remain in place; DWP grants available for low-income; street tickets $20 discount available; sit-sleep-lie ordinance being debated in council tomorrow Edit
[7:00 pm] President Report: One At-Large Board Vacancy; email application from chnc.org to elvina@chnc.org; volunteer at volunteer.lacity.org Edit
[7:01 pm] VP Report: Hollywood Harvest looking to open in January or February Edit
[7:09 pm]Daniel Perez made a motion related to agenda item H.2.A.
The motion was:
Motion to approve $2,300 for CHNC brochure printing & distribution
[7:09 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve $2,300 for CHNC brochure printing & distribution
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:23 pm]Louis Abramson made a motion related to agenda item H.3.B.
The motion was:
Motion to approve the CHNC 2021 Election Information Worksheet.
[7:23 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve the CHNC 2021 Election Information Worksheet.
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:24 pm]Daniel Perez made a motion related to agenda item H.2.B.
The motion was:
Motion to approve $7,000 for CHNC 2021 election outreach, including candidate recruitment materials, get out
the vote materials, distribution of materials, and social media ads.
[7:24 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to approve $7,000 for CHNC 2021 election outreach, including candidate recruitment materials, get out the vote materials, distribution of materials, and social media ads.
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:35 pm] Rod Hall of Abundant Housing LA presented on housing goals mandated by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Edit
[7:48 pm]Louis Abramson made a motion related to agenda item H.4.C..
The motion was:
Motion to write a CIS in SUPPORT IF AMENDED of CF 20-1042: City Zoning Code Update / Ballot Measure (Martinez) calling for an
“equitable distribution of new housing around the city based on high quality jobs, transit, and historic housing
production.”
IF AMENDED to be enacted as Council Action instead of via ballot measure
[7:48 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to write a CIS in SUPPORT IF AMENDED of CF 20-1042: City Zoning Code Update / Ballot Measure (Martinez) calling for an “equitable distribution of new housing around the city based on high quality jobs, transit, and historic housing production.” IF AMENDED to be enacted as Council Action instead of via ballot measure
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:57 pm]Louis Abramson made a motion related to agenda item H.4.D..
The motion was:
Motion to write a CIS in SUPPORT (post hoc) of CF 20-0769-S2: County of Los Angeles / Health, Mental Health, and Social
Services Delivery / Unsheltered Residents / Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority / Los Angeles City Health Commission (Cedillo
et al.) calling for a "review [of] the delivery of health, mental health, and social services by the County of Los
Angeles to the over 41,000 unsheltered residents within the city limits."
[7:57 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to write a CIS in SUPPORT (post hoc) of CF 20-0769-S2: County of Los Angeles / Health, Mental Health, and Social Services Delivery / Unsheltered Residents / Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority / Los Angeles City Health Commission (Cedillo et al.) calling for a "review [of] the delivery of health, mental health, and social services by the County of Los Angeles to the over 41,000 unsheltered residents within the city limits."
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:05 pm] H-4-A: Louis reported that Hollywood Partnership's previous attempt to distribute trash bags to encampments not successful, but likely to be successful now because Louis has built the necessary relationships Edit
[8:35 pm] 8-H-A Presentation by developers on 6445 West Sunset Blvd 90028 Project, no action taken Edit
[8:59 pm]Alexander Massachi made a motion related to agenda item H.8.B.
The motion was:
Motion to support approval of City Planning case no. DIR-2020-6165-TOC-SPR-RDP-VHCA (6825 Hawthorn Blvd) with request to include doggie waste stations and CHNC outreach materials
[8:59 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Motion to support approval of City Planning case no. DIR-2020-6165-TOC-SPR-RDP-VHCA (6825 Hawthorn Blvd) with request to include doggie waste stations and CHNC outreach materials
- Ayes (8): Louis Abramson, Eman Al-Hassan, Elvina Beck, Roger Davis, Alexander Massachi, Daniel Perez, Joe Rehfeld, and Ferris Wehbe
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[9:01 pm] Meeting adjourned.