BOARD MEETING
Monday, October 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
- 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)
- Community Updates
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President:
Call for Board Members and Stakeholders to join AD HOC BYLAWS committee Brief redistricting update from attendance at ZOOM meetings
HUNC Board meetings will be conducted exclusively on ZOOM until end of calendar year - Report by Vice President
Update on LA Congress of Neighborhoods - Report by Secretary
Update on Vaccine Status of Board Members
Update of AB361
Update on required training
Update on monthly DONE report - Report by the Treasurer
- Discussion and vote to approve pending Monthly Expense Report(s) for submission
- Discussion of current fiscal year budget and possible motion for adjustment
- Discussion and motion to approve OCTOBER 30th at 9 or 10 am start time for HUNC BOARD RETREAT
- Discussion of Council Redistricting
- Discussion and possible motion to send CIS to Redistricting Commissioners and applicable Councilmembers on the redistricting needs of Hollywood United NC including but not limited to support or opposition of projected redistricting maps from version DRAFT K 2.5
- Board review and appointment by vote of Full Board of candidates for open board seats
- Discussion and vote for possible appointment of Angel Izard to Renter Representative Area B for a term from confirmation until election period of 2023
- Discussion and vote for possible appointment of Joseph Hill to Geographic Area 5 Representative for a term from confirmation until election period of 2023
- Discussion and vote for possible appointment of Robert Sexton to Business Area C Representative for a term from confirmation until election period of 2023
- Report by the President:
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend action on 6100 Franklin Avenue: Project Description: Existing gas station with service bays. Convert existing service bays to foodmart. Action(s) Requested: Zone Variance to convert the existing service bays to full size foodmart in R3-1.
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and possible motion to submit a letter of support on behalf of the Thai CDC for its application to Beautify LA to receive replacement base plaques of the Apsonsi in Thai Town.
- Discussion and possible motion to approve up to $750 funding support for the next planned Congress of Neighborhoods occurring in this FY:
Silver ($500 – $999): Name recognition in the print/online program, individual shout-out post on Congress social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram/ Twitter), quarter-page ad in the print/online program
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Discussion and possible motion to recommend to full Board a Community Impact Statement (CIS) for CD 13 Resolution Council File 21-4118-S1 as it pertains to City Ordinance 41.18 to determine recommendations for implementation and potential expansion of area designated of the Council File: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-4118-S1
- Confirmation of which designated board member to file CIS if approved by deadline of 10/13/21
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
LADWP Emergency Repair work on Franklin update - Discussion and possible vote to file a Community Impact Statement (CIS) in the affirmative with recommended additions on Council File 21-0073 Wire Basket Trash Receptacles / Homeless Encampments / Sanitation Crisis / Public Spaces Council File https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0773 Motion https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0773_mot_7-01-21.pdf
- Report by the Committee Chair
- Social Services and Homelessness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair – Hollywood Food Coalition/ SSH volunteers, vaccine clinic update
- Discussion and possible vote to appoint Linda Othenin-Girard by 2/3 board vote to be a voting stakeholder on Social Services & Homelessness Committee for one 1-year term.
- Discussion and motion to approve NPG of up to $750 for A Million Drops to pay for 150, $5 value laundry vouchers for the people experiencing homelessness distributed over a 90 day period. Distribution can include through Showers of Hope, Hollywood Food Coalition and passing out by Board members to people in encampments. Voucher will cover wash, dry, and detergent at Wash on Western.
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair:
Update on Data Base Project of non profits impacting the HUNC region. - Discussion and motion to approve Deborah Brosseau as a voting stakeholder on Non Profit, Education and Arts Committee for one more year.
- Discussion and motion to approve Lara Zvirbulis as a voting stakeholder on Non Profit, Education and Arts Committee for one year.
- Report by the Committee Chair:
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair
Update on new smoke free multi-unit housing initiative by Koreatown Youth and Community Center
- Report by the Committee Chair
- 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.