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Hollywood Studio District Board Regular Meeting

October 12, 2020 6:30 pm

Virtual Meeting

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Approved on November 9, 2020 Edit Approval

[6:34 pm] Meeting called to order. John Franklin Sierra presiding. Edit

Edit Roll Call

[6:34 pm] The roll was called.

  • Present (14): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Absent (1): Dasler Jimenez

[6:39 pm] John Sierra gave a report from the chair including announcement of the resignation of Jonathan Bailey. Edit

[6:40 pm] Sean Starkey gave a report from the office of Councilmember O'Farrell. Edit

[6:50 pm] Dan Halden presented a status update on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Master Plan. Edit

[7:08 pm] John Sierra gave a report from the Executive committee. Edit

[7:11 pm] Michael Tessler gave a report from the Outreach committee. Edit

[7:15 pm] Damien Burke gave a report from the Bylaws, Selection, and Election Committee, including a presentation on Robert's Rules of Order. Edit

[7:22 pm] Anthony Conley gave a report from the Budget and Finance Committee. Edit

[7:23 pm] Doug Haines gave a report from the PLUM committee. Edit

[7:30 pm] Michael Tessler gave a report from the Public Safety committee. Edit

[7:33 pm] Milton Cruz gave a report from the Youth committee. Edit

[7:39 pm] Damien Burke reported on BSS action in the NC. Edit

[7:39 pm] Bill Murphy gave a report on masks as the Resilience Liaison. Edit

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[7:40 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item VII A

The motion was: Approve the September 14, 2020 meeting minutes

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[7:40 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve the September 14, 2020 meeting minutes
  • Ayes (13): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (2): Grace Contangco and Rosalinda Sierra

The motion passed.

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[7:42 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item VII B

The motion was: Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for September 2020.

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[7:42 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for September 2020.
  • Ayes (15): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:48 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item VIII.

The motion was: Create an ad hoc committee for the Holiday Party and appoint Grace Contangco as the chair.

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[7:48 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Create an ad hoc committee for the Holiday Party and appoint Grace Contangco as the chair.
  • Ayes (15): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:10 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item XI.

The motion was: The HSDNC supports a feasibility study on converting the Hollywood Recreation Center to interim homeless housing.

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[8:10 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

The HSDNC supports a feasibility study on converting the Hollywood Recreation Center to interim homeless housing.
  • Ayes (8): Damien Burke, Milton Cruz, Frankie Holt, Kate Pynoos, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (2): Doug Haines and Bill Murphy
  • Abstentions (5): Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, and Benjamin Rosen

The motion passed.

[8:25 pm] Benjamin Rosen left the meeting. Edit

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[8:28 pm]John Franklin Sierra made a motion related to agenda item XII.

The motion was: Re-affirm Doug Haines as the chair of the HSDNC PLUM committee.

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[8:28 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Re-affirm Doug Haines as the chair of the HSDNC PLUM committee.
  • Ayes (12): Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (2): Damien Burke and Doug Haines

The motion passed.

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[8:42 pm]John Franklin Sierra made a motion related to agenda item XII.

The motion was: Affirm Rosalinda Sierra, Brian Curran, Samir Srivastava, and Charlie Fisher as members of the HSDNC PLUM committee for a one-year term

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[8:42 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Affirm Rosalinda Sierra, Brian Curran, Samir Srivastava, and Charlie Fisher as members of the HSDNC PLUM committee for a one-year term
  • Ayes (13): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, John Franklin Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (1): Rosalinda Sierra

The motion passed.

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[8:47 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item XIII.

The motion was: Approve Election Information Worksheet, as modified.

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[8:47 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve Election Information Worksheet, as modified.
  • Ayes (12): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (2): Doug Haines and Bill Murphy

The motion passed.

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[8:55 pm]Michael Tessler made a motion related to agenda item XV.

The motion was: Ratify Guy Langman as member of the Public Safety Committee.

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[8:55 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Ratify Guy Langman as member of the Public Safety Committee.
  • Ayes (13): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Bill Murphy, Kate Pynoos, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (1): Guy Langman

The motion passed.

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[8:58 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item XIV.

The motion was: Submit CIS in SUPPORT of Council File 20-0990 Training; Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Members.

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[8:58 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Submit CIS in SUPPORT of Council File 20-0990 Training; Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Members.
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Bill Murphy, John Franklin Sierra, Rosalinda Sierra, Michael Tessler, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (3): Doug Haines, Dasler Jimenez, and Kate Pynoos

The motion passed.

[9:01 pm] Bill Murphy announced that former board member Anita McMillan is home and well. Edit

[9:02 pm] Meeting adjourned.