Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Land Use Committee  Minutes 
November 21, 2013
1.  Meeting called to Order by Chair Ziff at 6:30 pm.
2.  Present: Chair Ziff, J. Kalban, A. Bartley, C. Buck, J. Campbell, J. Diamond, S. Steinberg,        Absent: A. Fields, M. Maloney
3.  Minutes of October 17, 2013 meeting were approved as amended.  Motion by J Diamond, Second by  J. Kalban
4.  No Elected Officials or Staff present.
5.  No Public Comments.
6.  Chair's Report:  The City Commission has approved the Housing Element, which is a guideline for housing developments in the city through 2021.  The 300 page document, as approved, was released to the public at 5 PM, Oct. 30th.   The hearing was held Nov. 5.
The Buckley Neighborhood Fund Committee approved spending $22,500 of the fund to assist the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy purchase of a 1.6 acre property above the Buckley School.  Councilman LaBonge contributed $2500.00  from his discretionary funds to bring a total $25,000 in funds for this purchase.  This parcel is the last connecting piece in the wildlife corridor  that goes from Malibu to Laurel Canyon.  When it is purchased it will be a protected part of the corridor providing safe passage for mountain lions, bobcats and deer that would otherwise travel through backyards. I spoke at the hearing in favor of the purchase.  The Conservancy approved the funding from Prop. 84 funds.
Mayor Garcetti has announced that Jaime de la Vega, Director of the Dept. of Transportation has resigned effective December 1.  The Mayor said that he wants to reduce traffic and increase mobility by giving us more transportation options.  Jon Mukri, the Director of Parks and Recreation, will serve as temporary head of DOT until a new director is appointed.
Councilman LaBonge introduced a resolution to ask the California Legislature to allow the Orange Line to be replaced by light rail.  Current state law specifically forbids this.  It was passed by the City Council.
6a.  The Buckley Compliance Report is available to review -  Ms. Kathie Flood representing the Oak Forest Canyon Association  reported that there have been no complaints reported to this association concerning TBS during this reporting period.
7a.  Returning Business: Approval Liquor License for One Up Restaurant and Bar at 13625 Ventura Blvd.  The applicant has secured evening valet parking for the restaurant at the Woodcrest School on the south side of Ventura Blvd.  Included in this agreement are the following conditions - One weekday evening per month 8 parking spots must remain open for a school meeting , three nights per year the lot will be unavailable due  to school events.  Motion to Approve the proposal conditioned upon LUC Committee's receipt of the signed parking agreements as presented.  Motion by A. Bartley, Seconded S. Steinberg. Motion approved (5 Yes-1 Abstention)
7b.  New Business: CUB Liquor license for the Chipotle at 14708 Ventura Blvd.  The restaurant is requesting to serve a full line of alcoholic beverages at this facility, none will be served on their patio.  Motion to approve by C. Buck, Seconded by J. Campbell.  Approved (6-0)
8.  Committee Business: Next LUC meeting December 19, 2013 at the Sherman Oaks Public Library 6:30 pm.
9.  Announcements: C. Buck gave an update on recent activities concerning the LA River access for recreational activities.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:15 pm.