BOARD MEETING
Monday, January 11, 2021, 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 (5 minutes)
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each) (10 minutes)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) (15 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Report by the Youth Representative (2 minutes)
- Report by the Budget Advocate representative (2 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda (5 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
Motion for Reconsideration of the Vote taken at December 14, 2020 Board Meeting regarding item number 8B:
Review and motion to approve: Project: 5600 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028. Project Description: Proposed 5 story 41 Units over subterranean Garage, 35 Units market rate & 6 Units VLI. Parking stall provided as follow 44 std+19 compact=60 stall. Project has 3 incentive, 1. 25% open space reduction 2. 22’ Height increase 3. Side setback 30% reduction. Requested that developer also review architecture and vegetation so that project is consistent with the area (15 minutes) - Project: 5600 Franklin Avenue. Review and possible motion to add to prior approved HUNC motion (December 14, 2020) regarding the housing to be torn down for this development. New motion to include prior motion and any new additions. (15 minutes)
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Finance
- Report by the Treasurer (2 minutes)
- Discussion of current fiscal year budget and possible motion for adjustment (2 minutes)
- Discussion and vote to approve December 2020 Monthly Expense Report for submission
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- NCSA Electronic Vehicle (EV) Workshop
- Presentation by Lisa Hart of Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) of electronic workshop on the LADWP Electric Transportation Program (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion that HUNC sponsor an electronic broadcast as early as Spring 2021 (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion that HUNC solicit any or all of the other Hollywood Coalition Neighborhood Councils to also participate to expand outreach (5 minutes)
- Caltrans sanitation
- Discussion of and identification of the most problematic areas of Trash accumulation that are in need of immediate care (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to that HUNC write a letter to CD4 and CD13 asking that they contact the CA governor directly to enforce Caltrans cleanups (5 minutes)
- Golden Crest 1825 N. Bronson
- Discussion of continued illegal parking in red zone by shuttle drivers, the traffic hazard it is causing and what so far has been done to remedy the situation (5 minutes)
- Possible motion that HUNC write a letter to all applicable organizations and advise them of the issue and stakeholder efforts to utilize LADOT (5 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Ad Hoc Elections Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible vote to approve up to $1000 for 2 canopy tents for The Center in Hollywood for their weekly outreach events for the unhoused community (5 minutes)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to censure Board Member Francis “Coyote” Shivers for his violation of the code of conduct that Neighborhood Council Board Members should treat other Board Members and members of the public with respect regardless of the other’s political affiliation (30 minutes)
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda (2 minutes)
- Old/Ongoing Business (2 minutes)
- New/Future Business (2 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.