BOARD MEETING
Monday, November 8, 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
- Approval of Minutes from October ’21 Full Board Meeting
- Vote to approve minutes from October ’21 HUNC Board Retreat
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) CD4, CD13, LAPD, etc. including:
- DWP, Art Saginian, Headworks
- RAP – Stefanie Smith, Griffith Park
- LAUSD – Nick Melvoin, School Board
- LA County, Ford Theater Trails
- Community Updates
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President
- Discussion for potential cancellation of December Board and any or all committee meetings.
- Request that each committee during their specified agenda state their mission and outreach strategies.
- By Laws Ad Hoc committee will convene in January ’22 and must be completed with recommendations for Board before April 2022.
- 2022 will be an election year for CD13 and Executive Branch for the City of Los Angeles, we should plan on working with LFNC, HSDNC, EHNC, CHNC and HHWNC on candidate forums.
- Hollywood NC Coalition commencement
- Reminder for training, including ABLE, due by end of November 2021 (anti-bias training)
- Vote to correct any Standing Rule referring to myhunc.com and replace with myhunc.org
- Discussion and vote to create Standing Rule to allow Executive Committee members in order of succession, or Chair of Transportation and Public Works or PLUM committees to present an official position that has been approved by the President with regards to tree removals, if the full Board cannot meet before the tree removal notice or hearing deadline.
- Secretary’s Report
- Training Update
- Review of DONE newsletter
- Discussion and possible approval of Asher Landau to Non-profit or Faith-Based Seat until election of 2023, seat to run again in ’25
- Discussion and possible approval of Lara Zvirbulis to Geographic Area 4 until election of 2023, seat to run again in ’25
- Treasurer’s Report
- Vote to approve Monthly Expense Report(s)
- Report by the President
- By Laws Committee Assignment
- Discussion and Vote for ad hoc Bylaws Committee co chair: Current Co Chair – Tom Meredith
Open Co Chair position:
Interested board members: Brandi D’Amore, Theresa Gio, Michael Connelly, Sheila Irani possible other members of Board - Discussion and Vote for ad hoc Bylaws Committee members: choose 3, excludes co-chair selection Interested board members: Brandi D’Amore, Theresa Gio, Michael Connelly, Sheila Irani
- Discussion and Vote for ad hoc Bylaws Committee co chair: Current Co Chair – Tom Meredith
- PLUM Committee – Chair report on Mission and Outreach Strategy
- Mission: Facilitate open discussion on Planning and Land Use Management issues for all community stakeholders.
- Prioritize input into city decision-making process during planning and approval stages.
- Educate stakeholders with materials and events.
- Advocate for the importance of Neighborhood Council Feedback in city planning
- Provide platform to elevate community-initiated issues related to PLUM.
- Target stakeholders for PLUM issues using social media polls, electronic surveys and other outreach.
- Discussion and possible submission of letter from HUNC formally requesting an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Engineering Department NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SIDEWALK AND TRANSIT AMENITIES PROGRAM (STAP).
- Discussion and possible motion for recommendation of a CIS of CF 21-0828, with special consideration of Alternative 1 as outlined in Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan / Environmental Impact Report / Infrastructure and Animal Facility Improvements or 21-0828 (CFMS) (lacity.org).
- Mission: Facilitate open discussion on Planning and Land Use Management issues for all community stakeholders.
- Social Services & Homelessness Committee
- Chair Report
Dinner distribution at Hollywood Food Coalition Nov 22 and Dec 22, RSVP to Sheila if you wish to join the committee there, limited openings; Sheila Irani and Thomas Daniel Valls will be Cool Block Leaders to implement climate change mitigation efforts at the local level. - MissionStatement: Social Services and Homelessness Committee will organize more frequent interactions with people experiencing homelessness and low income seniors.
Outreach Strategies:
Participate as volunteers with local non profits:
Hollywood Food Coalition, monthly, packaging and distributing dinner
Work with Showers of Hope and SELAH to eliminate one use plastics with grant funding of soap dispensers, and large water jugs and paper cups
Pass out sweatshirts for winter to people in encampments and/or at Hollywood Food Coalition
Support laundry voucher and shower program
Work with Outreach Committee to actively engage with senior population, e.g. Silver Crest (Salvation Army), other senior housing in our area - Discussion and motion to support up to $200 for promoting a holiday socks and underwar drive with collection points at retail stores in HUNC boundaries for the benefit of people experiencing homelessness. Money will be used for posters and large, new plastic bins for collection. Clothing will distributed through our non profit homeless service organizations in HUNC area.
- Discussion and vote for up to $500 in NPG for Hollywood Food Coalition to order plain L and XL sweatshirts to be distributed during dinners provided to people experiencing homelessness.
- Discussion and vote for up to $750 NPG for A Million Drops to offer $5 Laundry Vouchers to people experiencing homelessness
- Chair Report
- Outreach Committee
- Chair Report
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Chair Report
- Mission statement: building our committee’s presence in the community, so all parties remain informed and up to date on conditions for renters in the city — especially as rents continue to increase.
⁃ public tabling at Gelson’s once COVID regulations allow
⁃ Mailer with maybe magnet or swag, with Committee info
⁃ Committee members to do individual outreach to people they come into contact with (especially when there is a critical housing issue happening) - Discussion and possible motion for HUNC to write a letter to CD4 to request placement on full City Council agenda to vote to put the Franklin Ivar Park to be put on the Security services Gate Enclosure Program.
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Chair Report
- Mission and Outreach Strategy
Mission: To provide more exposure to community of the committee’s existence Outreach:
Make a database of HUNC non Profits, schools, artists
Provide an NPG workshop to promote the program
Promotion
Expose the government resources that are available to non-profits, education, and arts (i.e, Department of Cultural Affairs, etc.)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Chair Report
- Mission and Outreach Strategy
Mission statement: building our committee’s presence in the community, so all parties remain informed and up to date on conditions for renters in the city — especially as rents continue to increase.
⁃ mailer with maybe magnet or swag, with Committee info
⁃ Committee members to do individual outreach to people they come into contact with (especially when there is a critical housing issue happening)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Chair Report
- Mission Statement & Outreach Statement
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda
- Old/Ongoing Business
- New/Future Business
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.