Wilshire United Methodist Church – Assembly Room
4350 Wilshire Blvd.
Tues., July 27, 2010, 6 p.m.
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PUBLIC Comment: The public is requested to fill out a” Speaker Card” to address the Board on any item on the agenda. Comments from the public on the agenda items will be heard only when that item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters, not appearing on the agenda but within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction, will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board.

1. Call to Order (James Wolf)

2 Roll Call & Approval of Minutes (Elizabeth Fuller)

3. Review of Recent Notifications for Possibility of Further Study/Action (GWNC Mail & Early Notification Reports – see accompanying handout)

4. New Business (note: items in italics were unconfirmed at posting time; may be postponed until August meeting if speakers are unavailable)

A. Committee elections:
i. Chair person
ii. Secretary
B. Eastern Presbyterian Church renovations, 4270 W. 6th St. (Kiyoshi Graves)
C. 304 N. LaBrea, market beer & wine CUP* - Presentation and possible recommendation for board action (Fred Balderrama)
D. 812 N. Sycamore, legalize third dwelling unit* - Presentation and possible recommendation for board action (Paulie Smith)
E. 621 S. Western, hours extension – Update/application approved on 7-21-10 (Liz Fuller)
F. 427 S. McCadden overheight fence* - Presentation and possible recommendation for board action
G. Wireless telecommunications requests/updates*:
i. Cell pole at 9th & Mansfield (Ryan Shields)
ii. Cell pole at 1st/Wilton (Ryan Shields)
iii. WTF at 323 N. Larchmont (Larchmont Medical Building) (Arvin Norouzi)

5. Old Business

A. 208 St. Andrews Boarding House* - Status report (Patti Carroll)
B. Bricks & Scones* -- 403 N. Larchmont – Status report (Liz Fuller)
C. Yeshivath Torath Emeth Academy – 7002 W. Clinton (Lloyd Solly)
D. Larchmont Bungalow – 107 N. Larchmont -- Status report (Patty Lombard, Albert Mizrahi)
E. 4001 W. 6th St. – Status/drive-by report (Patti Carroll)
F. Dubai/Cordon Bleu – Status report (Patti Carroll)

6. Committee Member Comments & Reports

A. Cell Tower Subcommittee – discussion and possible recommendation for Board action to create standing policy on cell towers in residential neighborhoods* (Carroll, Gilman & Lombard)
B. City Planning Department Audit Review Committee (Patti Carroll & Patty Lombard)

7. Public Comments

8. Announcements & Adjournment

In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website at or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please e-mail info@greaterwilshire.org or telephone (424) 901-1409.

Translators, sign language interpreters, and listening devices for the hard-of-hearing are available upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least three (3) business days (72 hours) before the scheduled meeting date by contacting the GWNC Board Secretary, Elizabeth Fuller, at info@greaterhwilshire.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 485-1360.

Potential agenda items for August 24 meeting:

- Cell antennas atop 654/666 S. La Brea (Pac Bell building)
- Meter cabinet at Olympic/Muirfield
- Oesteria Mamma liquor CUP (Lee Rabun - confirmed)
- 216 S. Irving, legalize 3rd unit (Chris Parker – invited/unconfirmed)
- CUP condition adjustments/revocation, Al’s Liquor Store, 5550 Melrose (Peggy Trento – invited/unconfirmed)
- CUP for wine/beer at 222 N. Western (Piper’s)
- CUP for wine/beer at 338 S. Western (Café Storygarden)
- 5226 W. 1st St. addition, garage, etc.