Hollywood Studio District Board Regular Meeting
April 12, 2021 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting
Minutes
Approved on May 18, 2021 Edit Approval
[6:46 pm] Meeting called to order. John Sierra presiding. Edit
[6:48 pm] Sean Starkey administered the oath of office to the new HSDNC board. Edit
[6:57 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II B.
The motion was:
Elect Anthony Conley as Chairperson of the HSDNC Board.
[6:57 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Elect Anthony Conley as Chairperson of the HSDNC Board.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:02 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II B.
The motion was:
Elect Laura Graves as Vice Chairperson of the HSDNC Board.
[7:02 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Elect Laura Graves as Vice Chairperson of the HSDNC Board.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:04 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II B.
The motion was:
Elect Damien Burke as Secretary of the HSDNC Board.
[7:04 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Elect Damien Burke as Secretary of the HSDNC Board.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:08 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II B.
The motion was:
Elect Samir Srivastava as Treasurer of the HSDNC Board.
[7:08 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Elect Samir Srivastava as Treasurer of the HSDNC Board.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:12 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II C.
The motion was:
Appoint Anthony Conley as HSDNC Bank Card Holder.
[7:12 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Appoint Anthony Conley as HSDNC Bank Card Holder.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:13 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II C.
The motion was:
Appoint Damien Burke as HSDNC second signer.
[7:13 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Appoint Damien Burke as HSDNC second signer.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:16 pm]A motion was made related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Appoint Michael Tessler as Chair of the Public Safety Committee.
[7:16 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Appoint Michael Tessler as Chair of the Public Safety Committee.
- Ayes (11): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
- Abstentions (1): Michael Tessler
The motion passed.
[7:19 pm]Kate Pynoos made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Appoint Damien Burke as Chair of the Bylaws, Selection, and Election Committee.
[7:19 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Appoint Damien Burke as Chair of the Bylaws, Selection, and Election Committee.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:20 pm]Damien Burke made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Ratify Kate Pynoos and Michael Tessler as members of the Bylaws, Selection and Election Committee
[7:20 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Ratify Kate Pynoos and Michael Tessler as members of the Bylaws, Selection and Election Committee
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:22 pm]Michael Tessler made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Ratify Damien Burke, Text Watchtel, Guy Langman, Frankie Holt, and Laura Graves as members of the Public Safety Committee.
[7:22 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Ratify Damien Burke, Text Watchtel, Guy Langman, Frankie Holt, and Laura Graves as members of the Public Safety Committee.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:25 pm]Kate Pynoos made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Appoint Kate Pynoos as Chair of the Outreach Committee.
[7:25 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Appoint Kate Pynoos as Chair of the Outreach Committee.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:26 pm]Kate Pynoos made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Ratify the appointment of Doug Haines, Allison Brotherton, Micheal Tessler, Dassler Jimenez, and Senator Zavala to the Outreach Committee.
[7:26 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Ratify the appointment of Doug Haines, Allison Brotherton, Micheal Tessler, Dassler Jimenez, and Senator Zavala to the Outreach Committee.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:29 pm]Doug Haines made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Appoint Doug Haines as Chair of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
[7:29 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Appoint Doug Haines as Chair of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
- Ayes (9): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (1): Laura Graves
- Abstentions (2): Doug Haines and Kate Pynoos
The motion passed.
[7:32 pm]Doug Haines made a motion related to agenda item II D.
The motion was:
Ratify Brian Curran, Charlie Fisher, Frankie Holt, Rosalinda Sierra, and Samir Srivastava as members of the Planning and Land Use Committee.
[7:32 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Ratify Brian Curran, Charlie Fisher, Frankie Holt, Rosalinda Sierra, and Samir Srivastava as members of the Planning and Land Use Committee.
- Ayes (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[7:36 pm] The roll was called.
- Present (12): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, Ted Wachtel, and Senator Zavala
- Absent (1): Guy Langman
[7:39 pm] Sean Starkey gave a report from Councilmember O'Farrell's office. Edit
[8:00 pm] Ted Wachtel left the meeting. Edit
[8:01 pm] Erin Seinfeld gave a report from County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl's office. Edit
[8:08 pm] Matt Popieluch from Universal Waste Systems gave a presentation on recycLA. Edit
[8:28 pm] Doug Haines gave a report from the PLUM Committee. Edit
[8:30 pm] Damien Burke gave a report from the Bylaws, Selection, and Election Committee. Edit
[8:31 pm] Anthony Conley gave a report from the Budget and Finance Committee. Edit
[8:32 pm]Michael Tessler made a motion related to agenda item VIII.
The motion was:
Approve the minutes of the March 8, 2021 Board meeting.
[8:32 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approve the minutes of the March 8, 2021 Board meeting.
- Ayes (11): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:34 pm]Michael Tessler made a motion related to agenda item VIII B.
The motion was:
Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for February 2021.
[8:34 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Approve the Monthly Expenditure Report for February 2021.
- Ayes (9): Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, and Michael Tessler
- Noes (0): none
- Ineligible (2): Alison Brotherton and Senator Zavala
The motion passed.
[8:37 pm]Michael Tessler made a motion related to agenda item XII.
The motion was:
Ratify the appointment of Brandy Chagolla as a member of the Public Safety Committee.
[8:37 pm] The assembly voted on a motion to:
Ratify the appointment of Brandy Chagolla as a member of the Public Safety Committee.
- Ayes (11): Alison Brotherton, Damien Burke, Anthony Conley, Laura Graves, Doug Haines, Frankie Holt, Dasler Jimenez, Kate Pynoos, Samir Srivastava, Michael Tessler, and Senator Zavala
- Noes (0): none
The motion passed.
[8:39 pm] Senator Zavala, Alison Brotherton, Samir Srivastava introduced themselves to the HSDNC. Edit
[8:43 pm] Damien Burke announced the process for getting HSDNC emails for new Board members. Edit
[8:44 pm] Kate Pynoos announced an outreach program with SELAH and CHNC to unhoused residents. Edit
[8:45 pm] Anthony Conley announced Earth Week programs at Covenant House. Edit
[8:47 pm] John Sierra announced an alternative crisis response program. Edit
[8:50 pm] Meeting adjourned.