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WH Issues and Policies Cmte Mtg on 2-10-2022
February 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm PST
Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee
Corrected Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 24, 2022 – 7:00 pm
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In conformity with the September 16, 2021 Enactment of California Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Woodland Hills Issues and Policies Committee meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically with a call-in option or internet-based service option.
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*PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS – The public may address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes action on an item. The Committee will accept comments from the public on agenda items only when the Committee considers the respective item.
*PUBLIC INPUT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – During the General Public Comment period, the committee listens to comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Please note that the Brown Act prevents the Committee from acting on an issue that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a public member may become the subject of a future Committee meeting.
Public Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee. The presiding member may impose time limits per each agenda item as needed.
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AGENDA
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Call to Order
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Establish Quorum: Roll Call
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Comments by the Public regarding issues NOT on the Agenda. (2 minutes each)
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Approval of Available Committee Minutes: Roll Call Vote
Reference Material: January 27, 2022 Draft Committee Minutes Link: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Draft-WHWCNC-WHIP-Minutes-1-27-2022.pdf
Items for Discussion and Possible Action:
All comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless adjusted by the presiding member of the Committee.
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Consideration of CIS to CF 19-0603:
Link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19-0603
Should WHWCNC support or not support CF-19-0603, a motion [Blumenfield/Rodriguez] that directs City Planning to expand zones designated as Fire District 1 and prohibit Types IV and V construction in Fire District 1 designated zones?
Reference Material:
Draft CF 19-0603 CIS Link: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Draft-WHWCNC-WHIP-CIS-for-CF-19-0603.pdf
Cross-laminated Timber (Tall/Mass-timber) Link: https://www.thinkwood.com/mass-timber/clt
Blog stating opposition and reasons against expansion Link: http://www.betterinstitutions.com/blog/2021/6/13/dont-expand-fire-district-1-eliminate-it
Blog stating Renters will pay more. Link: https://www.pacificresearch.org/los-angeles-is-gearing-up-to-ban-wood-frame-construction-renters-will-soon-pay-the-price/
Bob Blumenfield blog post on Fire District 1 Link: https://blumenfield.lacity.org/preparing_for_climate_change_with_fire_resistant_buildings?utm_campaign=6_10_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bbcd3
LA Hi-Rise Mass-timber Design Research Link: https://www.woodworks.org/resources/mass-timber-high-rise-design-research-museum-tower-in-los-angeles-reimagined-in-mass-timber/
Timber Tower Research Project Link: https://www.som.com/research/timber-tower-research/
Article on Portland Tall-timber Project Link: https://www.architectmagazine.com/technology/green-light-for-the-tallest-mass-timber-building-in-the-u-s_o
Sustainability Considerations for Mass-timber, Link: https://www.woodworks.org/why-wood/sustainability/
Article on new Sustainable Building, Link: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2020/1/15/21058051/climate-change-building-materials-mass-timber-cross-laminated-clt
Mass-timber Seismic and Wind Resistance Link: https://www.thinkwood.com/resilience
Fire-safe implementation of mass timber in tall buildings Link: https://www.ri.se/en/what-we-do/projects/fire-safe-implementation-of-mass-timber-in-tall-buildings
“Build with Strength” Website, Lobbyist attributed to contributions to City Council Link: https://buildwithstrength.com
LA City Planning Transit Oriented Communities Guidelines Link: https://planning.lacity.org/odocument/39fae0ef-f41d-49cc-9bd2-4e7a2eb528dd/TOCGuidelines.pdf
6. Consideration of CIS to CF 21-1431:
Link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1431
Should WHWCNC support the creation of an ordinance per CF-1414? Obligations for affordable unit replacement plus the occupant protection provisions of California Government Code Section 66300 get applied to Housing Development Projects that submit a complete application, file a complete set of building plans for plan check, issue of building permits, or receive a project or permit approval on or after January 1, 2022.
Reference Material:
Draft CF-21-1431 CIS Link: https://whcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Draft-WHWCNC-WHIP-CIS-for-CF-21-1431.pdf
7. Consideration of CIS to CF 21-1414:
Link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-1414
Should WHWCNC support, not support, or recommend modifications to CF 21-1414, a motion [Koretz/Blumenfield] directing City Planning to create interim development standards under the ministerial approval requirements of SB9 (CA Senate Bill 9)?
Reference Material:
CF 21-1414 Motion Link: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-1414_mot_12-01-21.pdf
Director of City Planning Communication on SB9 Implementation Link: https://files.constantcontact.com/17b75751701/349899ca-0c58-4a93-ad38-c39a04268679.pdf
8. Placement of Possible New Business on future Committee meeting agendas.
9. Adjournment of Meeting
The next Committee Meeting will be held on March 10, 2022, by teleconference. Please visit the calendar page at whcouncil.org for the complete details and confirm the date and time.
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