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Meeting Date: May 24, 2022 6:00 pm

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (RIVAS) AND DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19, THE THE BOARD OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WESTCHESTER / PLAYA MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY WITH A CALL-IN OPTION OR INTERNET-BASED SERVICE OPTION.

 

Special Board Meeting – NCWP CD 11 Candidate Forum

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AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.

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  1. Call to Order – Paula Gerez, President of the Neighborhood Council of Westchester / Playa
  2. Salute the Flag 
  3. Introduction of the Moderator for the NCWP CD 11 Candidate Forum – John Logsdon, Residential District 10 and Chair of the Public Safety Committee
  4. Introductions of the Candidates – Erin Darling, Greg Good, Allison Holdorff Polhill, Soni Lloyd, Jim Murez, Michael Newhouse, Traci Park, Mat Smith (limited to :30 seconds each)
  5. Questions for the Candidates:

    1. (limited to :90 seconds each): HOMELESS: What is your plan to combat homelessness in CD11 (or the city) and how is it different from other plans that have been tried in the past few years?
    2. (limited to :60 seconds each): HOMELESS: Do you think it should be illegal to camp near schools in parks or beaches if alternative housing has been offered?  How would you handle the overnight parking of vehicle dwellers now that the parking moratorium has been lifted (storage/towing)?
    3. (limited to :60 seconds each): HOMELESS: How would you handle mental health support or substance support with homeless or the public at large.
    4. (limited to 2 minutes each): PUBLIC SAFETY:  Once elected, how would you reduce crime in CD11?
    5. (limited to :30 seconds each): PUBLIC SAFETY: Would you support an increase to LAPD budget?
    6. (limited to :30 seconds each): PUBLIC SAFETY: What are your thoughts on the District Attorney’s Policies.
    7. (limited to 2 minutes each): ENVIRONMENT: What is your plan for sustainable living in West LA; housing, density, and transportation?  Are you in line with the LA 2030 plan(80% renewable and 97% carbon free grid by 2030) and LA 2035 plan (100% carbon free energy by 2035)?
    8. (limited to 1 minute each): ENVIRONMENT: What are your thoughts on the environment regarding the local watershed, Ballona Creek, preservation of the wetlands and the Santa Monica Bay?
    9. (limited to :1 minute each): ENVIRONMENT: What is your stance on LAX…pollution from air traffic?  Expansion into Westchester? FAA Restrictions on land uses, including the LAX Northside.
  6. Candidate Closing Remarks – Erin Darling, Greg Good, Allison Holdorff Polhill, Soni Lloyd, Jim Murez, Michael Newhouse, Traci Park, Mat Smith  (limited to :90 seconds each ) 
  7. Public Comment – Candidate Forum (limited to :30 seconds each for a total of 20 minutes)
  8. Public Comment – non-agenda items (limited to :30 seconds each for a total of 10 minutes)
  9. Adjourn

Next Meeting: 06/07/2022 6:30 pm
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