BOARD MEETING
Board Meeting
Monday, August 8, 2022, 6:30 PM Webinar ID: 828 3698 1526
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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
- Announcement of City, County, State or Federal Officials in Attendance
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (up to 4 minutes each)
- Reports from officials in attendance (up to 4 minutes each)
- Report from Department of Neighborhood Empowement representative Marilú Guevara (up to 5 minutes)
- Introduction of Chief Richard Fields and other fire service professionals from Los Angeles Fire Department Office West Bureau (up to 5 minutes)
- Board Member Conflict of Interest Announcement
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President
- Discussion of HUNC Priorities for this year including board culture, recruitment, participation
- Discussion of HUNC Annual Retreat Date, Format, and Agenda
- Possible motion to approve date and time of annual retreat on either October 22, October 29 or other date selected by the board
- Discussion of strategy to set committee missions and outreach tactics
- Vice President’s Report (up to 5 minutes)
- Secretary’s Report
- Announcement about committee minutes practice and submission
- Review of current attendance report and discussion of absences
- Review of HUNC training needs and upcoming individual training deadlines Link: Empower LA HUNC Page – https://empowerla.org/hunc/
- Review of information needs from board members
- DONE Profile Highlights from 7/29/22 Email
Link: DONE Profile (English) – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdfmanager/2022/08/Hollywood-United-07-29-2022_101-Profile-English.pdf
Link: DONE Profile (Spanish) – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/Hollywood-United-Spanish-07-29-2022_101.pdf - Discussion and possible motion based on recommendation of Council District 4 on process to submit a letter to, including but not limited to, Housing Committee Chair (Council District 1) Councilmember Cedillo; Housing Committee, Council Districts 4 and 13, urging Chair of Housing Committee to move out of the committee and onto council agenda Council File 19-0646 Interim Control Ordinance / Minimum Lease / Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Buildings
Link: Council File Portal
https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19-0646 Link: Ordinance Motion – https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2019/19-0646_mot_06-14-2019.pdf
Link: Previously submitted HUNC position – https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2019/19-0646_CIS_10092019012501_10-09-2019.pdf
Link: Proposed Letter Text – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/Letter-re-Rent-Stabilization-Ordinance-Secretary-Report.docx.pdf
- Report by the President
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Presentation (up to five minutes) by representative of Friends of West Los Angeles of 4th Annual Greater Los Angeles Safety and Preparedness Fair on November 13, 2022, discussion and possible motion to approve up to $500 for Neighborhood Purposes Grant
Link: NPG Application – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/Friends-of-West-LA-NPG-Application-Safety-Fair.pdf
Link: Attachment to Application – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/Attachment-to-FoWLA-NPG-Application.pdf - Discussion and possible motion to approve up to $1000 for participation in Council District 13 candidate forum in collaboration with other neighborhood councils; dates, times and details, pending determination
- Reminder for participation in CicLAvia on August 21 at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Western Avenue, including HUNC table staffing
- Announcement about Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Digital Communication Policy Training on August 31 and poll for HUNC board members commitment to attending upcoming training sessions.
- Report by the Youth Representative
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and motion to send letter to CD4, CD13 and the LA Planning Department regarding the Planning Department’s apparently new policy to include LA City DASH shuttle buses in the calculation for approval of Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) projects
Link: Proposed Letter Text – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/PLUM-Letter-TCO-and-DASH-Routes.docx.pdf - Discussion and motion to recommend HUNC position on LA Zoo RECIRCULATED Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) Alternative 1.5
Link: Proposed Letter Text – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/PLUM-Letter-LA-ZOO-Recirculated-EIR.docx.pdf - Announcement about Griffith Park Town Hall regarding plans for more traffic and use changes on park roads on September 8th at Friendship Auditorium from 6-9PM Note: COVID Vaccination or proof of recent negative test may be required
- Discussion and approval of Committee Structure, Board Member Committee Assignments, and Committee
Chair Nominations
Link: Slate of Committee Member Assignments and Chair Nominations – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/Committee-Apointments-and-Chair-Nominations.pdf- Review of existing committees and committee composition requirements in current bylaws, Article V, and HUNC Standing Rules
Link: Current HUNC Bylaws – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2020/11/HUNC-Final-Bylaws-111020.pdf
Link: HUNC Standing Rules – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/05/Standing_Rules_May_2022.pdf - Discussion and motion to combine SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOMELESSNESS committee and NONPROFIT, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS committee into one committee possibly named ‘Community, Cultural and Volunteer Services Committee’ or other name to be determined by the board and update standing rules accordingly
- Motion and vote to approve Sheila Irani as CHAIR of newly formed committee
- Motion and vote to approve Margaret Marmolejo as VICE CHAIR of newly formed community
- Motion and possible vote to transfer current voting stakeholder status from SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOMELESSNESS and NON-PROFIT, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS to newly formed committee for all voting stakeholders through the duration of their current terms
- Discussion of first meeting date for newly formed committee
- Motion and vote to approve nomination of Chad Manuel as Chair of RENTERS AND HOUSING COMMITTEE
- Discussion of next Renter’s and Housing Committee meeting time and date
- Motion and vote to continue current listed Chair and Vice Chair appointments in subitems below
- Jim Van Dusen as CHAIR of PLANNING and LAND USE MANAGEMENT Committee
- Tom Meredith as CHAIR of OUTREACH Committee
- Asher Landau as VICE CHAIR of OUTREACH Committee
- Michael Connolly as CHAIR of PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS committee
- Brandi D’Amore as VICE CHAIR of PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS committee
- Brandi D’Amore as CHAIR of TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS Committee
- Discussion and possible vote to approve Sheila Irani CHAIR of SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOMELESSNESS Committee if Item 11B does not pass
- Discussion and possible vote to approve Margaret Marmolejo CHAIR of NON-PROFIT, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS Committee if Item 11B does not pass
- Review of existing committees and committee composition requirements in current bylaws, Article V, and HUNC Standing Rules
- Board Operations and Finance
- Report by the Treasurer (up to 5 minutes)
- Discussion and vote to approve pending Monthly Expense Report for June 2022 for submission
- Discussion and vote to approve pending Monthly Expense Report for July 2022 for submission
- Discussion and possible motion to approve purchase of annual Meeting Manager license from Media Arts international for $300 for Executive Committee Use
- Discussion and possible motion to approve continuance of Media Arts International administrative and web services engagement for fiscal year 2022-2023 for $600 per month for 12 months
- Report by the Treasurer (up to 5 minutes)
- Ad Hoc Hollywood Sign Committee
- Report from Committee Chair (Up to 2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to extend AD HOC HOLLYWOOD SIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE through December 31, 2022 with final report to be submitted in January 2023
Note: Current Committee charge expires October 31, 2022 - Discussion and possible vote to approve Eda Halliman as VOTING STAKEHOLDER on AD HOC HOLLYWOOD SIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE effective immediately through the term of the committee Link: Stakeholder Interest Statement – https://hollywoodunitednc.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2022/08/Ad-Hoc-Hollywood-Sign-Committee-Stakeholder-Interest-Statement.docx.pdf
- Discussion and motion for any in attendance who are also qualified stakeholders to submit applications for VOTING STAKEHOLDER on AD HOC HOLLYWOOD SIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and possible motion to send a letter of support for Healthy Streets LA Ballot Measure
Link: Letter of Consideration for vote – Healthy Streets LA letter of support template –
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YFLwuetjL-JyLkCepDtnrWG5UNpzB0icokUyjGhDLWE/edit
Link: https://healthystreetsla.com
Link: Ballot Measure Text –
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fb41WPREHBE_mAiwbxWPyHplGpbzIjWiA98KjNmez9U/edit
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair from last meeting
- Report on of LA City Hall Virtual Seminar on Non Profits and Advocacy, a seminar on how Non Profits can work together with the City and how they can advocate to change laws and change the way the public think about their group
- Discussion and possible motion for Hollywood United Neighborhood Council to sponsor virtual event led by Mike Hain to educate our community of what to do in life threatening emergency situations
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chairs from last meeting
- Remind board members and voting stakeholders that Hollywood United Neighborhood Council is scheduled to serve meals to people experiencing homelessness on August 17 and poll board members between 5:30 pm and 8:30pm.
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chairs
- Discussion and possible recommendation to Full Board of Georgette Darby as VOTING STAKEHOLDER on PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE for one one-year term effective immediately
- Ad Hoc Election Committee
- Report from Committee Chairs (up to 3 minutes)
- Review of important election dates and activities
- Review of vacant seats and seats slated for election
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda
- New/Future Business
- Old/Ongoing Business
- Possible motion to extend duration of Board meeting past 3.5 hours total running time as determined by simple majority vote by Board
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.