BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 14, 2022, 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
- Approval of January ’22 Minutes
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) – Assemblymember Richard Bloom
- Community Updates
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda
- Presentation by Family Way Adult Home Agency
- Presentation by Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) representative Rosalind
- Helfand Review of last meeting
- Review of R. Helfand’s votes since appointment
- Motion to maintain a HUNC representative presence at NCSA
- Summary by Business Seat Representatives Bianca Cockrell and Robert Sexton on January 25, 2022, meeting of The Mayor’s Office Business Presentation Series: Opportunities from the State of CA; business database presentation of their respective areas
- Hollywood Dell Civic Association (HDCA)
- Argyle Civic Association (ACA)
- Greek Theater
- The Oaks – Canyon encampment, meeting with CD4
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) – construction on Barham, Ledgewood/Mulholland, and Lake Hollywood Drive
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President
- Call to Action to assist with promoting HUNC through event planning, website management, attendance at outreach events
- Report by the Secretary
- Need for Headshots from Board Members for MYHUNC.ORG website
- Open Seats application process update and review
- Discussion and Motion to make a recommendation as it pertains to the [Proposed] Resolution by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Digital Communications Policy for the Neighborhood Councils
(Draft Version as of 10/14/2021) and possibly include recommendation for consideration https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJknEt6v64EKaxBakDdAv9R2Txl9bRmC/view
https://empowerla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GM-Commission-Memo-1.4.2022-Digital- Comm.-Policy.docx-1.pdf
- Need for Headshots from Board Members for MYHUNC.ORG website
- Report by the Treasurer
- Discussion and motion to approve January 2022 Monthly Expense Report (MER)
- Discussion and motion to certify inventory from FY 20-21
- Discussion and motion to certify inventory from FY 19-20
- Discussion and motion to approved updated 21-22 Administrative Packet with budget updates
- Proposed Admin Packet
- Proposed Budget alongside current budget/expense
- Notes on change
- Take orders for name badges/lanyards
- Review remaining Neighborhood Purpose Grant (NPG) Funds and deadlines
- Report by the President
- Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- 5877 Franklin Avenue (Gelson’s Market #114):
Motion to approve the application with a request for a Conditional Use Beverage (CUB) to allow the sale of beer & wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with a new café located within an existing Gelson’s Market. Hours of operation will be 7am to 11pm daily. The request is to schedule a later opening for beer and wine sales so as to be consistent with the serving hours of the neighboring businesses. - 6021 Hollywood Blvd. (Academy LA): https://planning.lacity.org/pdiscaseinfo/search/encoded/MjU0MDU40
Motion to approve the Zone Variance request with a concern to permit patron dancing and live entertainment from 11am – midnight on an existing 6,052 square foot outdoor patio with 136 seats in an R4 zone at an existing 20,502 SF nightclub. Patron dancing and live entertainment permitted indoors perZA-2005-7227 (CUB)(CUX). Conditional Use Permit (CUP) renewal filed and under review ZA-2021- 630(CUB)(CUX). The HUNC prior motion issued June 15, 2021 is incorporated with this motion.
HUNC has an overall concern regarding the loss of residentially zoned space in light of the current affordable housing crisis in Hollywood. In this case, the variance request is for a connected patio to the nightclub that has not been used as residential space in the past and is consistent with the next door business use of the same neighboring space for a parking lot. Due to this unusual circumstance, HUNC approves the variance request. This is not meant to establish a precedence for this type of request in the future as each project is reviewed on its own merits and facts. - 1715-1739 N. Bronson Avenue: Application for the Construction of a 24 story, 128 dwelling unit residential building with 134 parking spaces. Existing structure to remain. Proposed FAR is approximately 6.74:1. Parking per CA Gov’t Code 65915(p)(2)(A).https://planning.lacity.org/pdiscaseinfo/search/encoded/MjQ5OTYx0
Motion to oppose the project as proposed and the precedence that it sets for the height, placement/siting and density of this of project. HUNC understands the limited impact on our scope of influence over these kinds of projects due to the California State ordinances. With that in mind, we request the project be conditioned as follows:
*Due to the safety concerns of the Bronson Avenue and Hollywood Blvd. intersection and specifically, the fact that turning left at Hollywood from Bronson to access the Hollywood Freeway is a major problematic intersection, construction to be managed in such a way that two lanes of Bronson are kept open at all times and that there is no staging of construction equipment on Bronson.
Traffic lanes and protocols be set up to safely manage bicycle use in and out of and around the project.
*Due to environmental concerns regarding air quality and the need for tree canopy over sidewalks and wildlife protection (specifically birds that may interfere with the building windows), that native California vegetation be used throughout the project.
*The number of affordable housing units be increased to 16 to offset the 16 affordable housing units that were torn down.
*All leases to contain clauses forbidding the use of the apartments as Airbnb’s, short term rentals or extended stay.
*The Bronson/Hollywood Blvd. intersection to be reviewed to ensure 24/7 access during construction for emergency vehicles from Fire Station 82 on Hollywood Blvd., Fire Station 82 Annex on Bronson and LAPD access.
*The construction is in a predominantly residential area and any excess construction noise should be mitigated.
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair regarding Outreach Meeting of February 7 to include, but not be limited to plans for additional outdoor tabling, new responsibility for maintaining Instagram and possible tree and plant give-away event in April or May.
- Discuss and motion to approve Asher Landau for Vice-Chair for Outreach Committee
- Discuss and motion to approve the joint production with Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council a ZOOM-based Town Hall for all Council District 13 Councilmember candidates with budget of up to $500 for outreach including but not limited to social media, other marketing and/or materials.
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discuss future Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) event produced by HUNC
- Motion to approve 3/24/2022 Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) event flyer
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair – ongoing commitment to volunteer once a month at Hollywood Food Coalition and support more social service non profits.
- Motion to approve Neighborhood Purposes Grant of up to $1600 for Hollywood Food Coalition to be used for the purchase of biodegradable take out food containers for serving free dinners to the public.
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- February ’22 meeting reschedule
- Discussion and possible motion to move Transportation and Works Committee monthly meeting time to third Thursday of month at 7pm.
- 6229 Bronholly tree notice submission
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Report to Board of City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) non-compliance hearing and recommended determination of Villa Carlotta, 5959 Franklin Avenue
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda
- Old/Ongoing Business
- New/Future Business
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.