Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Oct. 14

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

Comments by public officials

• The council discussed Tuesday’s alleged hostage situation at the Palazzo Westwood apartment complex on Tiverton Avenue. Although the alleged suspect has not been taken into custody, he may still face felony charges for criminal threats.

• Sheila Kouhkan, deputy director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association, discussed the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s plan to paint a portion of Broxton Avenue blue and set up chairs and tables on that portion. The council requested further involvement in the decision-making process.

Discussion

• Board members approved budget reports for the months of July, August and September. They have about $33,066 left in their budget.
• The council unanimously voted to elect David Lorango to the council’s Renter Open Board Position.
• The council elected fourth-year political science student and the undergraduate student government’s Facilities Commissioner Ian Cocroft to the Student Open Board Position by a 16-1 vote.

Motions

• The council passed a motion to allow the Plaza la Reina hotel on Lindbrook Drive, which is still under construction, to obtain a conditional use permit to sell alcoholic beverages.
• The council voted 17-1 to approve the transfer of $3,500 to the City Clerk’s office in order to establish and promote vote-by-mail procedures in Westwood for the 2016 election.
• After much debate, the council voted 10-8 to table discussion about a transient occupancy tax on rentals for a future meeting.

Compiled by Chris Campbell, Bruin senior staff.