BOARD MEETING
Monday, October 12, 2020, 6:30 PM
Webinar ID: 828 3698 1526
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82836981526
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 (2 minutes)
- Approval of Minutes (5 minutes)
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each) (5 minutes)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) (10 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Report by the Youth Representative (2 minutes)
- Presentation by the MRCA (5 minutes)
- Report from the Budget Advocate (2 minutes)
- Report from the NC Election Administrator (2 minutes)
- Update on new LAFD cameras on Mt Lee (5 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes)
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to appoint Maureen Diekmann to the Education representative seat (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to appoint Tony Zimbardi to the Business Area A representative seat (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to appoint Bianca Cockrell to the Business Area A representative seat (5 minutes)
- Discussion and review of applicants for the Renters Area C rep seat (10 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve the winner of the board vote for the Renters Area A rep seat (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board appoint Lisa Zaripov as a stakeholder member to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board appoint Deborah Brosseau as a stakeholder member to the Non Profit Education and Arts Committee (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board appoint Rosalind Helfand as a stakeholder member to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee (5 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Review of the Griffith Park Aerial Transit System Feasibility Study and possible motion to not support the proposed aerial trams in Griffith Park (15 minutes)
- Review of Historic-Cultural Monument Nomination Form for Sister Mary Corita Studio at 5518 Franklin (dry cleaner at Rite id) and possible motion to support the application. (10 minutes)
- Review of Council File: 20-1170 Interim Control Ordinance (ICO)/Suspending Ongoing Construction/Hillside/Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Motion (https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1170_mot_09-15-2020.pdf) and possible motion to file a CIS in support with the proviso that emergency repairs be exempted (10 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible vote to recommend the board submit a CIS on Council File CF 20-1087 Vote-By-Mail Expansion / Ballot Drop Boxes Installation / COVID-19 Pandemic / Safe Voting Access / Universal Suffrage (https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1087_mot_08-26-2020.pdf) (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible vote to recommend the board submit a CIS on CF 20-0002-S137 .R. 8015 (Maloney) / Delivering For America Act / United States Post Office / Mail and Parcel Timely Delivery / Preventing Obstructive Operational Changes (https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-0002-s137_reso_08-18-2020.pdf) (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible vote to recommend the board submit a CIS on CF 20-0002-S138 H.R. 7015 (Maloney) / Postal Preservation Act / H.R. 2382 (DeFazio) / USPS Fairness Act / United States Postal Service / Proper Funding / Postal Regulatory Commission / Pre-Fund Pension Fund Obligation Relief (https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=20-0002-S138) (5 minutes)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (5 minutes)
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board approve up to $500 for art supplies for The Center’s weekly art classes (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to write a letter to City Councilmembers and relevant city agencies regarding the results of Project Roomkey:
The Hollywood United Neighborhood Council is disappointed in the decision to end Project Roomkey while falling far short of its goal. HUNC is especially disappointed that the mayor and City Council did not use their power or influence to secure participation from hotels receiving public assistance. Unfortunately, Project Roomkey joins Measure HHH and a litany of other efforts that have fallen far short of their promised goal to house our constituents experiencing homelessness. HUNC urges the mayor and City Council to use all tools at their disposal to ensure the people who were able to participate in Project Roomkey are actually provided the transitional housing promised and redouble their efforts to address this defining crisis of Hollywood and Los Angeles. (5 minutes)
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to file a CIS in support of Council File 20-1012, Home-Sharing Administrative Guidelines / Home Sharing Guest Code of Conduct / Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) /Guest Limitation / COVDI-19 Pandemic: Introduced on August 13, 2020 and referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee (https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1012_mot_08-12-2020.pdf). The motion is instructing the Planning Department to amend the Home-Sharing Administrative Guidelines and Home Sharing Guest Code of Conduct, to include public safety, health, and welfare standards related to the COVID-19 pandemic. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to file a CIS in support of Council File 20-0995, Short Term Rental Ordinances / Short Term Rental Companies / Implementation and Enforcement: Introduced on August 11, 2020 and referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee (https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-0995_mot_08-11-2020.pdf). The motion is requesting the City Attorney and instructing the Department of City Planning, the Department of Building and Safety, and other relevant city agencies to report on the progress of implementing and enforcing the City’s Short Term Rental ordinances and advise if more remedies are needed to ensure Short Term Rental Companies, and users, abide by established law. (5 minutes)
- Finance
- Report by the Treasurer (2 minutes)
- Discussion of current fiscal year budget and possible motion for adjustment for election expenses (5 minutes)
- Discussion and vote to approve pending September Expense Report for submission (5 minutes)
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda (2 minutes)
- Old/Ongoing Business (1 minutes)
- New/Future Business (1 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.