BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 13, 2020, 6:30 PM
Webinar ID: 962 5927 6002
https://zoom.us/j/96259276002
VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In conformity with the September 16, 2021 enactment of California assembly bill361 (Rivas) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the Hollywood United Neighborhood Council meeting will be conducted entirely with a call-in option or internet-based service option. Every person wishing to address the Neighborhood Council must dial 1 (669) 900-6833, and enter the Webinar ID above and then press # # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT - As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: NCSupport@lacity.org or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – 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 Agenda is posted for public review at Counterpoint Records and Books 5911 Franklin Ave Hollywood Super Mart 6213 Franklin Ave, on our website at www.MyHUNC.org, and with EmpowerLA or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Brandi D'Amore at email: secretary@myhunc.org.
Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda that is within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 20 minutes total for Public comment, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. 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 the scheduled meeting (or location noted in the Agenda item) or by making arrangements with our office (contact information above). As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Neighborhood Council Support Help Line (213) 978-1551 or email info@myhunc.org. Note: Agenda items may be taken out of order or merged as deemed appropriate by the Board. Action may be taken on all items. To subscribe directly to our Agendas go to https://www.lacity.org/government/subscribe-agendasnotifications/neighborhood-councils and make your choice.
AB361 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 Nieghborhood Council's control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT - As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by email: NCSupport@lacity.org or phone: (213) 978-1551.
PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – 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 Agenda is posted for public review at Counterpoint Records and Books 5911 Franklin Ave Hollywood Super Mart 6213 Franklin Ave, on our website at www.MyHUNC.org, and with EmpowerLA or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Brandi D'Amore at email: secretary@myhunc.org.
Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda that is within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, for a maximum of 20 minutes total for Public comment, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. 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 the scheduled meeting (or location noted in the Agenda item) or by making arrangements with our office (contact information above). As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the Neighborhood Council Support Help Line (213) 978-1551 or email info@myhunc.org. Note: Agenda items may be taken out of order or merged as deemed appropriate by the Board. Action may be taken on all items. To subscribe directly to our Agendas go to https://www.lacity.org/government/subscribe-agendasnotifications/neighborhood-councils and make your choice.
AB361 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 Nieghborhood Council's control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.
Welcome
- Roll Call
- Approval of Minutes (5 minutes)
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each) (10 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Report by the Youth Representative (2 minutes)
- Presentation by City Controller Ron Galperin (30 minutes)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) (10 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda (5 minutes)
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and possible motion to approve: Project: 1752-1752 ¼ N. Garfield Place, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Project Description: Request to permit a change of Use from an Existing Two (2) Story Single Family Dwelling to Duplex – No change in Area, Height or Building Configurations in the SNAP Specific Plan Area. Actions(s) Requested: Request to permit a Change of Use from Single Family Dwelling to Duplex (SEE ATTACHMENT ‘A’) https://hollywoodunitednc.org//wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1752-N.-Garfield-Place-Attachement-A.pdf. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to that the board approve HUNC membership in the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) with the proviso that no decisions issued by the NCSA are to be issued in the HUNC board’s name without formal approval by HUNC. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to send a letter to the Planning Department regarding a CUP for theLazy Acres grocery store, 1841 N. Western Avenue (Rite Aide site) stating that while serving of alcohol at the restaurant has not been requested, that if it is requested, that HUNC be allowed to hear the issue. Project: Lazy Acres grocery store, 1841 N. Western Avenue (Rite Aide site). HUNC has sent a letter of support for this project. A Planning Department hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2020 to hear the projects request for a CUP to sell alcohol for off-site consumption. There is also to be a restaurant attached to the project although alcohol serving in the restaurant is not requested. (5 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion of The People’s Budget and a possible letter of support to be considered at a future full board meeting: http://cao.lacity.org/budget20-21/2020-21Proposed_Budget.pdf (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the Officer Brett Cohen be the named to the new Senior Lead Officer position previously held by Jesse Rubicalva for the area South of Franklin (5 minutes)
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board support the ADAPT Program which requests that when repaving streets Los Angeles implement the proposed bus and bike lines from the Los Angeles 2035 Mobility Plan immediately with re-striping https://hollywoodunitednc.org//wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NC_motion_ADAPT.pdf (10 C) Discussion and possible motion to appoint Theresa Gio as a stakeholder member to the Transportation and Works Committee (5 minutes)
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Motion for Reconsideration of the Vote taken at June 8, 2020 Board Meeting regarding item number 15.B:
Discussion and possible motion to file a CIS in favor if amended regarding proposed amendment to the home-sharing ordinance (CPC-2020-2762-CA). The proposed amendment to the amendment is for the building to receive written permission from each tenant prior to opening up their unit to home sharing, potentially by a reduction of rent (10 minutes) - Discussion and possible motion to participate in a renter’s rights presentation by HCID on 7/28 at 7pm. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to file a CIS in support of Council File 20-0594 State Senate Democratic Caucus Proposal / State Budget and California Economic Coronavirus Relief Fund / COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant / Mom and Pop Mortgage Assistance Program http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-0594_mot_05-13-2020.pdf First: Bonin (CD 11), Harris-Dawson (CD 8), Wesson (CD 10) ;Second: Cedillo (CD 1); Currently In: Housing Committee, Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment; Last Action: 6/11/20; Summary:.. Council instruct the Housing and Community Investment Department to develop a COVID-19 anti-displacement fund, to provide mortgage assistance to “Mom and Pop” owners of residential rental properties of ten or fewer units per owner impacted by COVID-19, on the condition that the owners not raise rents or evict tenants for the period in which they receive the subsidy; and report on the resources needed to implement the program within 30 days; …that Council instruct the Chief Legislative Analyst and the City Administrative Officer to identify and prioritize funding, including but not limited to the Coronavirus Relief Fund and the COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant allocation, to implement a COVID-19 “Mom and Pop” mortgage assistance program, within 30 days. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to file a CIS of feedback of Council File 20-04097 Supplemental COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant / Proposed Expenditure Plan: http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-0497_mot_04-22-2020.pdf First: Cedillo (CD 1); Second: Martinez (CD 5); Currently In: Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment; Last Action: 6/11/20. Summary:.. that the Chief Legislative Analyst, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office, City Administrative Officer, Housing and Community Development Department, and Economic Workforce Development Department, be instructed to develop a proposed expenditure plan that includes Council priorities for the Supplemental COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant allocation.: Approved, with CIS encouraging focus of research on use in housing for homeless, special needs for disadvantaged communities of color who have been disproportionately affected, Internet and computers for LAUSD students in need, food programs for students, renters relief and low income housing. (5 minutes)
- Finance
- Review and possible motion to approve the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Administrative Packet (5 minutes)
- Officer Elections
Article VI, Section 3: Selection of Officers
Officer positions shall be filled annually at the first official Board meeting following their election or selection in Board election years, and at the subsequent one (1) year anniversary mark of the Officers’ election in Board non-election years.- Election of the President (2 minutes)
- Approval of the election of President (2 minutes)
- Election of the Vice President (2 minutes)
- Approval of the election of Vice President (2 minutes)
- Election of the Secretary (2 minutes)
- Approval of the election of Secretary (2 minutes)
- Election of the Treasurer (2 minutes)
- Approval of the election of Treasurer (2 minutes)
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda (5 minutes)
- Old/Ongoing Business (5 minutes)
- New/Future Business (5 minutes)
Adjournment
A simple majority vote by the Board members present, not including abstentions, at a meeting at which there is a quorum, shall be required to take official action, unless specified otherwise in the Bylaws (https://hollywoodunitednc.org/bylaws-rules/).
Reconsideration: The Board may reconsider and amend its action on items listed on the agenda if that reconsideration takes place before the end of the meeting at which it was considered or at the next regular meeting. The Board, on either of these two days, shall: (1) Make a Motion for Reconsideration and, if approved, (2) hear the matter and take an action. If the motion to reconsider an action is to be scheduled at the next meeting following the original action, then two items shall be placed on the agenda for that meeting: (1) A Motion for Reconsideration on the described matter and (2) a [Proposed] action should the motion to reconsider be approved. A Motion for Reconsideration can only be made by a Board member who has previously voted on the prevailing side of the original action taken. If a Motion for Reconsideration is not made on the date the action was taken, then a Board member on the prevailing side of the action must submit a memorandum to the Recording Secretary identifying the matter to be reconsidered and a brief description of the reason(s) for requesting reconsideration at the next regular meeting. The aforesaid shall all be in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.