BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 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 Minutes
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (3 minutes each)
- Comments from EMPOWER LA (4 minutes)
- Nathan Tellers of The Greek Theater to give recap of ’21-’22 Fiscal Year, ’22 Season and other updates (3 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Presentation by Family Way Adult Home Agency – 3 minutes
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda
- Business Reps report on creating a database of businesses within Areas B and C
- Report from the January 25, 2022, meeting of The Mayor’s Office Business Presentation Series:
Opportunities from the State of CA
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President
- Discussion and motion to create an AD HOC HOLLYWOOD SIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Mission Statement:
Noting the growing impact from tourism and special events related to the Hollywood sign on our stakeholders, the AD HOC HOLLYWOOD SIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE will develop a list of stakeholder concerns as well as recommended policies, procedures and potential funding sources for services for the Hollywood Sign to share with the Hollywood Sign Trust, Hollywood Chamber, CD4 and relevant City Departments by October 31, 2022. Committee nominations to be presented to board at a future meeting for vote. Will actively and openly solicit members for voting stakeholder seats. - Discussion and possible motion to create a Standing Rule specifying board participation requirements for Outreach events of twelve (12) hours a year beginning at start of fiscal year. Should someone be appointed within the year, then participation is pro-rated within the fiscal year.
- Discussion and motion to create an AD HOC HOLLYWOOD SIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
- Report by Treasurer
- Motion to purchase laptop computer, monitor, wifi repeater for Secretary and printer for President for no more than $3500.00
Potential estimate for printer $250 with tax (Brother, wireless monochrome laser)
Potential estimate for Laptop $1500 with tax, Adobe and Office/Access software and security
Potential estimate for monitor $230 with tax, connect to laptop for dual screen information management
Potential estimate for wifi repeater to enhance signal $250 with tax - Discussion and vote to approve pending Monthly Expense Report for submission
- Motion to purchase laptop computer, monitor, wifi repeater for Secretary and printer for President for no more than $3500.00
- Discussion and possible vote to approve Annika Guterman to Geographic Area 3 seat; seat available again in 2025.
- Business Area B seat opening as of 3/16/22
Discuss current representative decisions on resignation or maintaining seat for up to sixty (60) days unless a replacement is located in that time
- Report by the President
- Planning and Land Use (PLUM) Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and motion to recommend a Community Impact Statement (CIS) supporting Council File 22- 0151 Residential and Commercial Building Construction / Zero-Carbon Emissions / Climate Equity LA Series / Building Decarbonization:
HUNC supports the motion to study decarbonization with additional requests to include the following study points:
1. Study impact that such a policy of zero carbon emissions would have on the carbon emissions of existing buildings and infrastructure including access and pricing;
2. Recommend regulatory language to ensure that the ordinance and/or regulatory framework does not place the economic burden of transitioning to decarbonize construction on all tenants as well as low-income tenants or contribute to housing destabilization or community displacement pressures.
Https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2022/22-0151_misc_2-9-22.pdf
https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=22-0151 - Discussion and recommendation to create a Standing Rule that all board members obtain Planning training.
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Request each Board Member send out HUNC Open Seat information to a minimum of two (2) candidate prospects and to provide those individuals’ email addresses to Outreach Chair for follow-up.
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair – Summary of Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) & Neighborhood Councils Emergency Preparedness Alliance (NCEPA) meetings in February ’22
- Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) update for event on March 15
- Social Services & Homelessness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion for motion to recommend up to $2000 for a Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) to Cheremoya Elementary School to fund the purchase of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) approved list of library books for their library.
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Update of 1950 Argyle and tree wells
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Presentation of non-profit/faith-based database
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and possible motion to file a Community Impact Statement (CIS) in opposition of council file 19-0603 City Building Code Fire District 1 Expansion / California Department of Forestry / Fire Protection Very High Fire Severity Zone / City High Wind Velocity Zone / Ordinance: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19-0603
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2019/19-0603_mot_06-05-2019.pdf
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2019/19-0603_CAF_4-6-21.pdf - CIS draft:
- Hollywood United Neighborhood Council (HUNC) recommends that the City Council oppose this motion. The measure would increase construction and housing costs, only exacerbating our already significant affordable housing crisis. Furthermore, using concrete to build housing in Los Angeles is a CO2 intensive process that would have a negative impact on our environmental quality.
- AD HOC BYLAWS
- Discuss, review and provide final edits on Bylaws and motion for Board approval for submission by March 31. BYLAWS emailed to Board on Thursday March 10, 2022 for review before Board meeting.
Current Bylaws:
https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2020/11/HUNC-Final-Bylaws- 111020.pdf
DONE template:
Neighborhood Council Bylaws Template – October 2021.pdf – Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PvUx5V5mDSD2vTOzUs6GmnlS_MQiDUap/view - Discussion related to creating a Special Board meeting to finalize adoption of newly edited BYLAWS by vote to be held by March 27, 2022.
- Discuss, review and provide final edits on Bylaws and motion for Board approval for submission by March 31. BYLAWS emailed to Board on Thursday March 10, 2022 for review before Board meeting.
- Old/Ongoing Business
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda
- 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.