Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association

MINUTES - Board Meeting of June 7, 2005

Meeting held at Rustic Canyon Park

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President George Wolfberg.
Introductions: The board and audience introduced themselves.
Minutes April 5, 2005. The minutes from April 5 were approved with one correction.
Election of Officers:
The following were elected: President-George Wolfberg, Vice President-Steve Richards, Secretary-Marilyn Wexler, and Treasurer-Babs Lebowsky.
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting was discussed. Secretary is to send a thank you to Sam Elias.
Membership: There are currently 304 paid members.
Request for speed bumps on Brooktree Road:
George reported that there had been an inquiry made requesting speed bumps on Brooktree Road. He explained the process and gave the following contact information; MBLORFROSHAN@LA DOT
Committee reports:
-Canyon Service Station. The Los Angeles City Council approved landmarking status for the Station. Station neighbor, Scott Prentice, presented his preliminary plan to purchase the Station from the current owner, Chris Hoffman and to fully restore it to its original state and apply for use as an office for his architectural practice.
A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to reimburse Mike Deasy and/or his committee for up to $3800.00 for costs they incurred in this process.
-Design Overlay Committee: Jill Soffer updated the board on committee activities. She is still looking for a volunteer to co-chair this committee. Marilyn Wexler volunteered. The committee needs to meet and create a mission statement.
New Business:
267 Amalfi. George Ghiz reported on his construction project at 267 Amalfi. His two contractors were present and introduced. Traffic issues were discussed. The project is supposed to start June 20.
15 Latimer Road. A yard and fence height variance has been requested to permit a swimming pool in the front yard setback.
357 Sumac Lane. A zone variance for 5' in lieu of 7' sideyard has been applied for.
645 San Lorenzo. Over height fence, Quentin Fleming questioning.
Brass Cap valet parking issues. Stephen Olson not present.
Speed Bumps on Brooktree Road. Peter Kagan inquired as to the process. (see above)
Committee to review Board monetary reimbursement policy. A committee (Marilyn Wexler, Barbara Archibald and Steve Richards) was created to make recommendation on reimbursement policies for how the Board should go about reimbursement to committees and individuals.
Old Business:
Prop K. George reported that this project is proceeding slower than expected and that there is no estimated time of completion.
Park parking lot chain. Alejandro Ortiz asked that the board review the barrier (a chain) around the Rustic Canyon parking lot and consider alternatives.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.