BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 12, 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
- Seating of new HUNC board (10 minutes)
- Roll Call (2 minutes)
- Officer Elections
Article VI, Section 3: Selection of Officers
Officer positions shall be filled annually at the first official Board meeting following their election or selection in Board election years, and at the subsequent one (1) year anniversary mark of the Officers’ election in Board non-election years.- Election of the President (5 minutes)
- Approval of the election of President (2 minutes)
- Election of the Vice President (5 minutes)
- Approval of the election of Vice President (2 minutes)
- Election of the Secretary (5 minutes)
- Approval of the election of Secretary (2 minutes)
- Election of the Treasurer (5 minutes)
- Approval of the election of Treasurer (2 minutes)
- Election of the President (5 minutes)
- 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) (20 minutes)
- Community Updates
- Report by the Youth Representative (2 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda (5 minutes)
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President (5 minutes)
- Approval of Susan Swan as a stakeholder member of the PLUM Committee for a 1 year term (2 minutes)
- Approval of George Skarpelos as a stakeholder member of the PLUM Committee for a 1 year term (2 minutes)
- Review of conflict of interest, serial communication of groups and need for transparency with DONE and the City Attorney. (5 minutes)
- Discussion of new board members setting up HUNC email accounts, protocol for response, and restrictions for use (including serial communication) (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to appoint no more than 9 board members to attend the 2021 Civic University for Neighborhood Councils scheduled on September 9, 23 and 30, 2021. (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 June Monthly Expense Report for submission (5 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion for HUNC to be a sponsor of the Hollywood Dell Civic Association August Block Party and fund up to $850 for various outreach and event costs (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion for HUNC to be a sponsor of the Lake Hollywood Homeowners Association Annual Block Party and fund up to $750 for food and refreshments (5 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve up to $500 to reprint Senior Services cards (5 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend the board approve a CIS regarding council file 21-0658: Motion (Raman, Harris- Dawson) for the City Council to instruct the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of HCID and the Department of Building and Safety, to report back within 90 days with a strategic plan to streamline 100% deed-restricted affordable housing projects in the City of Los Angeles and resources required. (https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0658_misc_06-15-21.pdf), with assurances that environmental review still happens, sources of funding are identified focusing on affordable for low/extremely low permanent covenants, community input is preserved, and these projects are registered as RSO. (10 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Homelessness and Social Services Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (2 minutes)
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (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.