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July Full Board Meeting Teleconference
July 14, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm PDT
Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council
FULL
BOARD MEETING
Wednesday,
July 14 2021 6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE
VIRTUAL
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MEETING TELECONFERENCING and PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically.
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*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Public comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting.
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.
All Public comment is limited to 1 minute per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
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AGENDA
Call
to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll
Call
Public Announcements:
Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available (5 minutes)
Office of Local and State Officials – if available (3 minutes each)
Other Local Agencies – if available (2 minutes each)
General Public Comment, by the Public, on Non-Agenda Items:
General Public Comment is limited to (1) minute per speaker and 20 minutes total.
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I.
I. Organization,Organization, Operation,Operation, Policies,Policies, && Procedures:Procedures:
Item
Item No.No. ((11)) AssemblymemberAssemblymember JesseJesse GabrielGabriel
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(211–005757)) SwearingSwearing–inin thethe NewNew BoardBoard
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The newnew boardboard willwill bebe swornsworn inin byby AssemblymemberAssemblymember JesseJesse GabrielGabriel andand thethe boardboard willwill taketake thethe NeighborhoodNeighborhood CouncilCouncil OathOath ofof Office.Office. ThankThank youyou toto membersmembers whowho areare retiringretiring fromfrom thethe board.board.
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NC OathOath ofof OfficeOffice
I will faithfully and impartially promote participation in City governance,
actively carry out my responsibilities, and will observe the laws, bylaws, and policies of the
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council.
I pledge to represent my neighborhood with dignity, integrity and pride.
I will encourage other points of view, even when they differ from my own.
I will respect, value, and consider everyone’s opinion.
I will find the good in my neighborhood and praise it and promote it.
To my neighbors, and to the neighborhoods throughout the City of Los Angeles,
I pledge to do these things to the best of my ability.
Item No. (2) EmpowerLA, Vanessa Serrano
(21-058) Bylaw Article VI Officers, Section 4: Officer Terms
Discussion and possible action:
Motion for the board to waive Article VI Officers, Section 4: Officer Terms, to allow Joyce Fletcher
to be nominated to run for the office of President.
Article VI Officers, Section 4: Officer Terms: No President or Vice-President shall serve more
than two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms in that office unless this provision is waived by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the Board.
Roll Call Vote
Item No. (3) Joyce Fletcher, President
(21-059) Officer Elections
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Parliamentarian
Roll Call Vote
2.
2. ItemsItems forfor DiscussionDiscussion andand PossiblePossible Action:Action: allall votesvotes takentaken requirerequire aa rollroll callcall vote.vote.
Item
Item No.No. (4)(4) PresidentPresident
(21
(21–060600)) ApprovalApproval ofof thethe MinutesMinutes
Approval
Approval ofof Minutes:Minutes: BoardBoard MeetingMeeting –– JuneJune 9,9, 20212021 (5(5 minutes)minutes)
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See postedposted supportsupport documentdocument RollRoll CallCall VoteVote
Item
Item No.No. ((55)) TreasurerTreasurer
(21
(21– 006611)) MayMay 20212021 — MERMER
Discussion
Discussion andand possiblepossible action:action: ((1010 minutes)minutes)
Motion
Motion toto approveapprove thethe WHWCNCWHWCNC Budget/FiscalBudget/Fiscal YearYear 20202020–20212021 MonthlyMonthly ExpenseExpense ReconciliationReconciliation
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[MER] forfor MayMay 2021.2021.
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Item No.No. ((66)) TreasurerTreasurer
(2
(222–006622)) AdministrativeAdministrative BudgetBudget PacketPacket forfor 20212021–20222022
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
Motion
Motion forfor thethe boardboard toto approveapprove thethe NeighborhoodNeighborhood CouncilCouncil FundingFunding ProgramProgram AdministrativeAdministrative PacketPacket –– GeneralGeneral BudgetBudget forfor fiscalfiscal yearyear 20212021–20222022 andand reviewreview thethe FinancialFinancial OfficersOfficers LetterLetter ooff AcknowledgementAcknowledgement && Agreement.Agreement.
See posted support documents Roll Call Vote
Item No. (7) Education Committee – Chair, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
(21-063) NPG – Funding Request – Calvert Charter Elementary School
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
On May 12, 2021, the board approved a motion to provide funding for a NPG for $2000.00
from Budget line-item – NPG General Fund – for Calvert Charter Elementary School to provide shade structures.
On June1, 2021 the City Clerk stated the followingin an email: Unfortunately, we have denied your request for the following reasons: The application states the funds are required on July 21, 2021, which is next fiscal year. Please revote on this NPG at the upcoming fiscal year.
Therefore, the Education Committee resubmits the NPG for re-vote and approval of the board.
Motion for the board to approve a NPG for $2,000 from Budget line-item NPG General Fund for Calvert Charter Enriched Studies Elementary school to provide shade structures. The grant will be used to directly help pay for much needed shade for the students. Calvert Charter for Enriched studies serves students from all over Woodland hills, and surrounding areas, Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies is in Woodland Hills Warner Center, Area 1, the school serves a predominant population of Title 1 students, total students enrolled is 336. In this post pandemic world, students will spend a great deal of time outside making this project even more beneficial and relevant to Calvert students.
See posted support documents Roll Call Votes
Item No. (8) PLUM Committee – Chair, Lauren Coffman
(21-064) Sage Brush Cantina – Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Renewal Application
23527 Calabasas Road, Woodland Hills, 91302
Discussion and possible action: (15 minutes)
The Sagebrush Cantina has been a Woodland Hills landmark since 1976, and is one of the largest restaurant and entertainment sites in Los Angeles. The applicant is seeking to renew (approved 7 times previously) their existing CUP entitlement for on-site alcoholic beverage service (full line of alcoholic beverages), on-site consumption, live entertainment, and patron dancing (indoor and outdoor dance floors) in conjunction with an existing 11,300 SF restaurant, indoor and outdoor dance floors, and performance stage. All existing conditions will be extended with the CUP renewal. The restaurant can accommodate 820 indoor and outdoor dining patrons, and will have operating hours and alcohol sales from 11 AM to 12 Midnight Monday through Wednesday, 11 AM to 1:30 AM on Thursday, 9:30 AM to 1:30 AM Friday, 9 AM to 1:30 AM Saturday, and from 9 AM to 12 Midnight on Sunday. The site has a special cultural/historic landmark designation in that it is located on part of the Leonis Adobe property.
Motion pertaining to Sagebrush Cantina at 23527 Calabasas Road, Woodland Hills, CA 91302.
As pertaining to Case ZA-99-2667- ZV-PAD-PA7, having held one public meeting for:
An approval to renew an existing Conditional Use Permit for a CUB allowing for a full line of alcohol on-site consumption in an existing 11,300 SF landmark restaurant with a dedicated bar area, indoor and outdoor dance floors, and performance stage in the facility. The renewal
request is to maintain the existing hours of operation, all existing permits and all existing conditions of operation.
WHEREAS, the applicant attests that the following is true:
1) The establishment has been in continuous operation at the same location since 1974, and maintains permits to operate a restaurant, separate bar area, dance floor(s) and an entertainment stage; and
2) There is more than the required amount of parking spaces and handicapped spaces, and that additional parking is available on the Leonis Adobe site adjacent to the restaurant; and,
3) The establishment has not been the subject of nuisance abatement and has not been issued any citations or violations by the LAPD; and,
4) The establishment meets the indoor and outdoor seating limits of the Restaurant Beverage Program; and,
5) The establishment is not a drive-through fast-food restaurant; and,
6) The restaurant is not part of a multi-tenant entitlement; and,
7) The existing hours of operation will be continued, and the facility will have restaurant service and alcohol sales from: 11 AM to 12 Midnight Monday through Wednesday; 11 AM to 1:30 AM on Thursday; 9:30 AM to 1:30 AM Friday; 9 AM to 1:30 AM Saturday; and from 9 AM to 12 Midnight
on Sunday. There will be no after-hours use of the establishment, other than routine cleanup and maintenance; and,
8) There is no minimum drink purchase required of patrons; and,
9) No employee, while working, is allowed to solicit or accept any alcoholic or non- alcoholic beverage from any customer while on the premises; and,
10) Outdoor food and beverage service shall be limited to seated patrons; and,
11) All portions of the restaurant used for private events are subject to all these provisions and hours of operation stated herein; and,
12) Complaints shall be responded to within 24 hours by the restaurant. The restaurant shall maintain a log of all calls and emails, detailing the date the complaint was received, the nature of the complaint, and the manner in which the complaint was resolved. This log shall be made available to the Department of City Planning upon request. Within the restaurant, the interior shall be adequately illuminated so as to make discernible all objects and persons, or have a minimum average surface illumination of 2.0 foot-candles (21.5 lx); and,
13) The restaurant shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the conditions and activities on the premises and within the parking areas under its control do not adversely affect or detract from the quality of life for near-by properties, property owners, and businesses; and
14) Within 24 hours of its occurrence, all graffiti on the property under the restaurant’s control shall be removed or painted over to match the color of the surface to which it is applied; and,
15) All trash and recycling bins under control of the restaurant shall be kept closed and locked at all times when they are not in use, and shall be maintained such that they do not overflow; and,
16) The restaurant shall comply with California Labor Code 6404.5 which prohibits the smoking of tobacco or any non-tobacco substance, including from electronic smoking devices or hookah pipes, within any enclosed place of employment; and,
17) The owner or the operator will reapply under the Restaurant Beverage Program if there is:
(A) a change in State alcohol license type or (B) a modification to the floor plan, including, but not limited to, floor area or number of seats or (C) a change in the ownership or the operator of the restaurant or (D) the existing CUB will expire within the next 12 months; and,
18) The City shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with any and all of these requirements; and,
19) A copy of the approval requirements from City Planning shall be retained on the premises at all times and produced upon request by the Police Department, the Department of Building and Safety, the Department of City Planning, or the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and,
20) Prior to the Conditional Use Permit final approval, the owner and operator shall execute and record a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Director of Planning, acknowledging that the owner and operator shall agree to comply with each of the provisions set forth in the determination letter.
A certified copy bearing the Recorder’s number and date shall be provided to the Department of City Planning. The agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns. The agreement with the requirements attached must be submitted to the Department of City Planning for approval before being recorded; and,
WHEREAS, the above conditions follow the proposed requirements for the current Restaurant Beverage Program;
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council, for the statements stated herein, recommends that this PLUM Motion regarding the Conditional Use Permit
application and plans submitted on behalf of the Sagebrush Cantina located at 23527 Calabasas Road, Woodland Hills, CA 91302, receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council.
FURTHER, the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills -Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the City of Los Angeles Planning
Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings, and its subsequent recommendation to APPROVE this application as presented on July 14, 2021.
3. Area Reports – (20 minutes)
Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Mark Schwartz, Reina Cerros-McCaughey
Area 2 – Arturo Valasquez, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy, Kathleen Barth Area 3 – Nancy McLean, Angela Dawson, John Sandy Campbell, Alex Farassati
Area 4 – Brian Archibald, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss, Alan Semsar
Area 5 – Austin Rocker, Lisa Meyer, Peter Fletcher Area 6 – Leslie Simon, Mihran Kalaydjian, Heath Kline, Lauren Coffman
Area 7 – Ginny Sand, Joyce Fletcher, Houtan Hormozian At-Large – Sam Evans, Eric Spitzer Youth Member – Vacant
4. Committee Reports – (20 minutes)
Budget Committee – Paul Lawler and Joyce Fletcher, Co-Chairs
Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair Education Committee – Reina Cerros McCaughey, Chair Environmental & Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair
Governance Committee – Vacant, Chair
Homelessness Committee – Vacant, Chair PLUM Committee – Lauren Coffman, Chair
Public Safety and Transportation Committee – Vacant, Chair Technology & Community Outreach Committee – Peter Fletcher, Chair WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair Alliance – West Valley Neighborhood Alliance on Homelessness (WVNAH) – Vacant
Ad-hoc – Westfield Promenade 2035 Project – Joyce Fletcher, Chair Ad Hoc Committee – Measure A. Parks Program – Peter Fletcher, Chair Ad Hoc Committee – Arts Fees and Cultural Amenities – Lauren Coffman, Chair
Announcements:
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on August 18, 2021, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and to confirm the date and time.
Meeting dates for 2021 -2022 year: Full Board meeting are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Check the NC website calendar for a complete list of committee and board meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the NC calendar for updated meeting schedules.
Due to COVID 19 ALL in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference. HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.
Adjournment of Meeting:
*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least (3) business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org
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