Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 11

The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas.

Comments by public officials

  • Sheila Kouhkan, deputy director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association, also known as the BID, discussed the BID’s plan to turn part of Broxton Avenue into a public plaza. The council voted to oppose the plaza because it said the BID did not solicit enough input from the council.
  • Chris Ragsdale, the Los Angeles Police Department’s senior lead officer for Westwood, said Westwood saw an increase in thefts, particularly of items left unattended and robberies.

Motions

  • The council passed a motion deciding that its 2016 elections would be conducted during a six-hour period at the Westwood Recreation Center, and that it will provide ballots in English, Spanish and Persian.
  • The council approved the creation of a Homeless Task Force, which will include other community agencies. The council also voted to participate in the 2016 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
  • After lengthy discussion and several public comments from Airbnb renters, the council voted to recommend to the Los Angeles City Council that short-term rentals, including Airbnb, should be limited to the owner’s primary residence, with no time limit for hosting.
  • The council voted to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs master plan to support homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

Compiled by Madeleine Pauker, Bruin contributor.

Published by Madeleine Pauker

Pauker is the managing editor. She was previously an assistant news editor for the City beat and a reporter for the City beat.

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