BOARD MEETING
Monday, November 09, 2020, 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 (2 minutes)
- Approval of Minutes (3 minutes)
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each) (5 minutes)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) (10 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Report by the Youth Representative (2 minutes)
- Walk of Fame Master Plan Status Update (5 minutes)
- Report by Anne-Marie Holman, Public Information Officer, EmpowerLA (2 minutes)
- Report by Robertino Salgado, Election Administrator, City Clerk (2 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda (5 minutes)
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to appoint Theresa Gio to the Renters Area A representative seat (2 minutes)
- Approval of Brandi D’Amore as chair of the Transportation and Works committee (2 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Review and possible motion: 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)
- Review and possible motion to send correspondence to Villa Carlotta 5959 Franklin to remind of the prohibition of short-term housing, and now extended stay per CF 19-0646 and the inappropriate impression of being a hotel. (5 minutes)
- 2233 N. Beachwood Drive: Review and motion to write a letter to request that LADBS not extend the home share eligibility beyond the standard 120 days, and possibly request an investigation to rescind current permit. (5 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve a letter to LAPD Captain Lurie in an effort to provide continuity in policing goals, HUNC requests to A) be notified two weeks in advance before the end of an Senior Lead Officer (SLO) replacement tour and advisement as to who the replacing officer is B) request an advisement of how many more months such rotation will extend, C) urge the posting and interview for the permanent placement of a SLO D) request a minimum of 6-month placement as a SLO (5 minutes)
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve up to $250 for 50, $5 laundry vouchers by A Million Drops distributed during showers at Adventist Church to people experiencing homelessness (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve up to $1100 for Eayikes for supplies for meals to Covenant House (5 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion recommend the board approve a CIS for Council File: 20-1313: Motion (Cedillo – Martinez – Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to report with a list of the landlords that refused to participate in the citywide Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program, and the feasibility to subsidize the renters who won the lottery. COUNCIL FILE: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=20-1313 MOTION: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1313_mot_10-13-2020.pdf (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board approve a CIS for Council File: 20-1314: Motion (Cedillo – Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning to prepare a report with recommendations on the feasibility of revising the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Affordable Housing Incentive Program and its TOC Program Guidelines, to account for unique and varying characteristics of neighborhoods.COUNCIL FILE: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=20-1314 MOTION: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1314_mot_10-13-2020.pdf — with additional comments from full board what we’d like to see in the report due to overlap with PLUM interests. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend a CIS in favor of Council File 20-1184, New Hotel Uses / Impact / Density Bonus / Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) / Affordable Housing: Introduced on September 16, 2020 and referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Motion is instructing the Department of City Planning and the CLA to report back on whether new hotel uses in conjunction with incentives based on residential use have the potential to negatively impact the overall goals of housing promoting incentive programs and policies such as the Density Bonus and TOC programs and consider whether hotel uses should be prohibited. COUNCIL FILE: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=20-1184 MOTION: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1184_mot_09-16-2020.pdf – with stipulation
- Non Profit, Education and Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Ad Hoc Election Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Review, discussion and possible vote to approve HUNC Election Information Sheet (10 minutes)
- Review, discussion and possible vote to approve up to $8000 for HUNC Election expenses to include, but not be limited to:
Approximately $4,000 for direct mail
Approximately $1,000 for FaceBook/Twitter boosts
Approximately $1,000 for yard signs
Approximately $1,000 for printing (flyers, posters, bag-stuffers, etc.)
Approximately $500 for bus bench/shelter advertising
Approximately $500 for vinyl banners (10 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 October Monthly Expense Report for submission (2 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.