BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
Fire Station 82 Annex
1800 N. BRONSON AVENUE, L.A., CA 90028
Second Floor Conference Room
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Erica Gatica, al (213) 978-1676 o por correo electrónico Erica.gatica@lacity.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
The Neighborhood Council system enables meaningful civic participation for all Angelenos and serves as a voice for improving government responsiveness to local communities and their needs. We are an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles, comprised of stakeholder volunteers who are devoted to the mission of improving our communities.
PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board.
The Neighborhood Council system enables meaningful civic participation for all Angelenos and serves as a voice for improving government responsiveness to local communities and their needs. We are an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles, comprised of stakeholder volunteers who are devoted to the mission of improving our communities.
Welcome
Welcome
- Roll Call
- Consent Calendar
Every item on the Consent Calendar will be considered bundled and will be voted on as a single item. If a Board Member has an objection to an item being on the Consent Calendar, they need to raise that objection to an item and ask to have that item or items considered separately. There will be no discussion or comment on the substance of any item unless it is removed from the Consent Calendar. Removed items will be moved to the end of the agenda for consideration, or earlier within the discretion of the Chair. The Consent Calendar includes:
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- Approval of Minutes from January 2024
- Monthly Expenditure Report for January 2024
- Monthly Expenditure Report for February 2024
- Discussion and Possible Action to file a board resolution to authorize the use of teleconferencing for Neighborhood Council meetings, including board meetings and committee meetings, in accordance with the rules established by Senate Bill 411 and the subsequent motion passed by the City Council on November 1, The special teleconferencing rules available to Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils are necessary because of increased accessibility, increased community engagement, health and safety of the participants.
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each)
- Public Comment and Community Updates on items not on the Agenda
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda
- Vice President Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Discussion and potential motion to move following line items from Current Budget to equal
$7,925 for additional funds budgeted for Neighborhood Purposes Grants:
$800 from Office Web conferencing equipment, leaving to $200;
$425 from Minute Taking leaving to $575;
$1,000 from Document Copying and Printing leaving to $1000;
$5,000 from Community Improvement Projects leaving to $0;
$700 from Digital Advertising leaving to $0
- Discussion and potential motion to move following line items from Current Budget to equal
- Administrative Motions
- Presentation by Alexa Iles Skarpelos, discussion and possible motion to approve a Neighborhood Purpose Grant (NPG) for up to $2500 supporting Hollywood Dell Civic Association annual block party in June 2024
- Presentation by Andrew Froemming, (Compassion Connection), discussion and possible motion to approve an NPG for up to $4000 for A Million Drops
- Presentation by Asher Landau, Dir. of Development Hollywood Food Coalition, discussion and possible motion to move to Board for action to approve an NPG for up to $1500 supporting the Hollywood Food Coalition
- Presentation by Kristina O’Neil, President of Lake Hollywood Homeowners Association (LHHA) and possible motion to approve up to $1500 for specified expenses for LHHA Block Party on July 23, 2024
- Motion to approve up to $60 for 50 additional blinking security lights as an outreach expense
- Presentations
- Presentation by Friends of the Los Angeles River (5 minutes)
- Presentation by Fountain House (5 minutes)
- Presentation of Hollywood Boulevard Vision Zero by Transportation Planning Department (15 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by Chair
- Outreach Committee
- Report by Chair
- Old/Ongoing Business
- New/Future Business
Adjournment
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 by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org
Public Posting of Agendas
Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
● LAFD West Bureau at 1800 N Bronson Avenue
● www.myhunc.org
● You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System (ENS)
Notice to Paid Representatives -
If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org
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 website: www.MyHUNC.org 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 Erica Gatica, at (213) 978-1676 or email at: Erica.gatica@lacity.org.
Reconsideration and Grievance Process
For information on the NC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please
consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and our website www.myhunc.org