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Hollywood Studio District Board Regular Meeting

December 14, 2020 6:30 pm

Virtual Meeting

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Approved on January 11, 2021 Edit Approval

[6:35 pm] Meeting called to order. John Franklin Sierra presiding. Edit

Edit Roll Call

[6:35 pm] The roll was called.

  • Present (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Absent (4): Dasler Jimenez, Bill Murphy, Rosalinda Sierra, and Michael Tessler

[6:38 pm] John Sierra gave the report from the chair. Edit

[6:41 pm] Officers Eubanks gave a report from the LAPD covering the upcoming toy drive and town hall Edit

[6:46 pm] Erin Seinfeld gave a report from Supervisor Kuehl's office, covering coronavirus vaccines, the Lease Up program, and a food program for seniors. Edit

[6:56 pm] Officer Jesse Rubalcava gave a report from the LAPD covering the upcoming toy drive and other support for people in need. Edit

[6:58 pm] Sean Starkey gave a report from Councilmember O'Farrell's office covering upcoming homeless shelters in Hollywood and the LAHSA homeless count. Edit

[7:08 pm] Adelina D'Ambra, programs coordinator at Le Conte Middle School, gave a report on activities there. Edit

[7:13 pm] John Sierra gave a report from the Executive Committee. Edit

[7:14 pm] Damien Burke gave a report from the Bylaws, Selection, and Election Committee. Edit

[7:15 pm] Doug Haines gave a report from the PLUM Committee. Edit

[7:16 pm] Ted Wachtel gave a report from the Public Safety Committee. Edit

[7:17 pm] Grace Cotangco gave a report from the Holiday Party Ad Hoc Committee. Edit

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[7:25 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item VII.

The motion was: Approve the minutes from November 12, 2020.

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[7:25 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve the minutes from November 12, 2020.
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:28 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item VII B.

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

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[7:28 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for November 2020.
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:35 pm]Frankie Holt made a motion related to agenda item VIII.

The motion was: Approve a Neighborhood Purpose Grant for $2,500 for the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood.

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[7:35 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Approve a Neighborhood Purpose Grant for $2,500 for the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood.
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

[7:40 pm] Pablo Cardoso gave a report from the LA Conservation Corps. Edit

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[7:50 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item X.

The motion was: Appoint Laura Graves to the HSNDC Board Neighborhood Seat 1

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[7:50 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Appoint Laura Graves to the HSNDC Board Neighborhood Seat 1
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[7:59 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item XI.

The motion was: Ratify the HSDNC Bylaws, as amended by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

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[7:59 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Ratify the HSDNC Bylaws, as amended by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Laura Graves, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (1): Doug Haines

The motion passed.

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[8:11 pm]Benjamin Rosen made a motion.

The motion was: Support Council File 20-1313 Citywide Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program.

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[8:11 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Support Council File 20-1313 Citywide Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program.
  • Ayes (12): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

[8:13 pm] Anthony Conley made a motion related to agenda item XIV. Benjamin Rosen seconded the motion. The motion was: "Oppose Council File 20-1436 Community Policing and Security Services." Edit

[8:22 pm] The Board referred the motion to oppose Council File 20-1436 Community Policing and Security Services to the Public Safety Committee. Edit

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[8:22 pm]Benjamin Rosen made a motion related to agenda item XV.

The motion was: Support Council File 20-1365, Economic Relief Programs Expansion.

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[8:22 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Support Council File 20-1365, Economic Relief Programs Expansion.
  • Ayes (12): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:25 pm]Benjamin Rosen made a motion related to agenda item XVI.

The motion was: Support Council File 19-1577 Los Angeles City Employee Retirement System (LACERS) Investment.

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[8:25 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Support Council File 19-1577 Los Angeles City Employee Retirement System (LACERS) Investment.
  • Ayes (11): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Laura Graves, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none
  • Abstentions (1): Doug Haines

The motion passed.

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[8:34 pm]Benjamin Rosen made a motion related to agenda item XVII.

The motion was: Support Council File 20-1224, LA's Green New Deal / Healthy Soil Strategy.

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[8:34 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:

Support Council File 20-1224, LA's Green New Deal / Healthy Soil Strategy.
  • Ayes (12): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

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[8:47 pm]Anthony Conley made a motion related to agenda item XVIII.

The motion was: Refer Council file 20-0189 to the PLUM Committee for a recommendation to the Board.

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

Refer Council file 20-0189 to the PLUM Committee for a recommendation to the Board.
  • Ayes (12): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Grace Contangco, Milton Cruz, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Guy Langman, Kate Pynoos, Benjamin Rosen, John Franklin Sierra, and Theodore Wachtel
  • Noes (0): none

The motion passed.

[8:50 pm] Doug Haines made an announcement regarding the health of Anita McMillan and Bill Murphy. Edit

[8:51 pm] Kate Pynoos made an announcement regard her work on homelessness outreach in the area. Edit

[8:53 pm] John Sierra announced that he and Rosalinda Sierra will not be running for reelection in to the HSDNC Board. Edit

[8:58 pm] Meeting adjourned.