BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 08, 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 (1 minutes)
- Approval of Minutes (2 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) (20 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Report by the Youth Representative (2 minutes)
- Presentation by Tracy James on the Tom LaBonge memorial which includes the renaming of Mt Hollywood Summit to the Tom LaBonge Summit. (5 minutes)
- Report by the Budget Advocate representative (2 minutes)
- Update from NCSA liaison Rosalind Helfand (2 minutes)
- Update from Senior Ranger Kleckner regarding Rec and Parks public safety issues (5 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda (5 minutes)
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President (5 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Review and possible motion regarding 6108 West Rodgerton Drive project, Case No. ZA-2019-6437-ZAD-DRB-SPP. LA Planning Department hearing was held on January 26, 2021. Record is being held open pending HUNC input regarding the project. (10 minutes)
- Review and possible motion regarding 6201 W. Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028. Project Use: 7-Eleven Convenience Store. Project Description: A Conditional Use Permit to allow hours of operations 24-hours, daily of a proposed 2744 sq. Ft. retail/convenience store on a property zoned C1-1D. Action(s) Requested: A Conditional Use Permit to allow hours of operations 24-hours, daily of a proposed 2744 sq. Ft. retail/convenience store on a property zoned C1-1D. (30 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion that the board file a CIS in regard to CF 19-0646: Interim Control Ordinance / Minimum Lease / Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Buildings https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=19-0646 (10 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion that the board file a CIS on CF 09-0969-S3 regarding the doubling of appellant fees as suggested in a report from the Department of City Planning relative to policy recommendations and amending Sections 19.00 through 19.12 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for a comprehensive fee update to more accurately reflect the cost of providing planning and land use services, based on new trends and data collected since the fee ordinance was last updated in February 2018 (Ordinance 185432) https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2009/09-0969-S3_rpt_PLAN_12-02-2020.pdf (10 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion that HUNC send a letter to the appropriate planning administrator urging them to require the applicant for the project at 1750 N. Van Ness have at least one very low income affordable unit as per the original application or register the four new units as RSO. (5 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 the January Monthly Expense Report for submission (5 minutes)
- Ad-Hoc Election Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve up to $500 for additional HUNC direct mail postcards for delivery to addresses not covered by the initial direct mail campaign (5 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (5 minutes)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (5 minutes)
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve an NPG for up to $1000 for 2 canopy tents to be used for resource days for the unhoused community at The Center in Hollywood (5 minutes)
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion regarding Council File: 21-0002-S30: Fare-Free Transit / State and Local Agencies / Equitable Post-Pandemic Recovery / Freedom to Move Act (H.R. 7389/S. 4278) https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0002-S30 (5 minutes)
- Update progress of soliciting other Hollywood Coalition NC’s for NCSA Electronic Vehicle (EV) Workshop (2 minutes)
- Update on the parking issues surrounding Golden Crest 1825 N. Bronson (2 minutes)
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (5 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion of possible recommendation that the board write letter to appropriate departments requesting that Film Production COVID protocols at apartment buildings be adjusted to prohibit filming inside the property grounds due to exposure risk to residents. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion submit a CIS in favor Council File 21-0042: Emergency Renters Assistance Subsidy Program/ H.R. 133/ Federal Guidelines / COVID-19 Relief Package https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0042. Instructs HCID to determine how many renters/landlords are late on rent/mortgages, the average rent burden per renter and the total rent debt for the city, and also requests HCID determine how much relief the City will receive from the federal government that can be used to assist tenants and small landlords. (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion that the board submit a CIS for Council File 21-0062: Renters Relief Registry / Ranking System / Transparent / Equitable / Housing Assistance https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0062. Instructs HCID to report back on the feasibility, including funding, of creating a Renter’s Relief registry and quarterly reports on renters in need of relief, including a ranking system for renters to receive aid and regular notification to renters of aid available. The proposed text of the CIS is “Hollywood United Neighborhood Council supports this council file so long as the ranking system is equitable and does not just take total debt into account, but also historical discrimination and lack of opportunity. (5 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.