BOARD MEETING
Monday, September 13, 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 (4 minutes)
- Approval of Minutes (7 minutes)
- Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each) (7 minutes)
- Comments from any City, County, State or Federal representatives in attendance (5 minutes each) (20 minutes)
- Community Updates for HUNC (4 minutes)
- HUNC Committee & Liaison announcements on items not on the Agenda: Budget, Sustainability, etc.
- Budget Representative Report
- Recap of Budget Day (5 minutes)
- NCSA Liaison
- Rosalind Helfand to discuss Cool Block Cafes (5 minutes)
- Budget Representative Report
- Executive Committee
- Report by the President (5 minutes)
- Report by the Secretary (8 minutes)
- Reminder to Board on how to utilize their social media (4 minutes)
- Review of critical items on the EmpowerLA monthly profile (3 minutes)
- Approval of Stakeholders to Committee
- Discussion and motion to approve by 2/3 board vote Ben Famous to one 1-year term as Voting Stakeholder on Transportation & Works (3 minutes)
- Discussion and motion to approve by 2/3 board vote Luis Saldivar to one 1-year term as Voting Stakeholder on Renters & Housing (3 minutes)
- Discussion and motion to approve by 2/3 board vote Lara Zvirbulis to one 1-year term as Voting Stakeholder on Transportation & Works (3 minutes)
- Discussion and motion to approve Bianca Cockrell as one of 5 authorized parties to submit approved Community Impact Statements on behalf of HUNC (3 minutes)
- Report by the Treasurer (2 minutes)
- Discussion and vote to approve pending July 2021 Monthly Expense Report for submission (3 minutes)
- Discussion and motion to approve August 2021 Monthly Expenditure Report (3 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to approve updates to annual budget administrative packet (4 minutes)
- PLUM Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (1 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to deny the application of 6335 Quebec Drive: Project Description: New SFD on a vacant lot, 4073 sq. ft. & 1027 SF garage for 5 cars. Action(s) Requested: ZAD to permit substandard street (less than 20’). Project was heard by HUNC several times in 2019 and voted to deny the project due to insufficient information from the applicant. Applicant has reapplied with new representation. (10 minutes)
- Discussion and possible motion to send letter to the Los Angeles City Planning Department Zoning Administrator outlining points of concern with the application of 2654 Bronholly Drive: Project Description: Construction of new 3 level single family residence with attached garage. Action(s) Requested: 1) Lot fronts on a street improved to less than 20’ wide; 2) Vehicular access from the lot to the boundary of the hillside area is not on streets continuously improved to a minimum of 20’-0” wide. Hearing scheduled per Zoning Administrator leaving the record open for three weeks for stakeholder input as none was received prior to the Department of City Planning hearing on August 26, 2021. (10 minutes)
- Outreach Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (1 minutes)
- Discuss and possible motion to approve up to $500 for design/creative services to Media Art (owned and operated by George Skarpelos) for producing up to two print ready flyers promoting HUNC Board of Director vacancies (3 minutes)
- Discuss and motion to approve up to $200 for printing Board vacancy promotional flyers designed by Media Art (2 minutes)
- Update and discuss HUNC Board retreat to be scheduled sometime following October Board Meeting when qualified applicants will be heard and voted into appropriate vacancies. (3 minutes)
- Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (1 minutes)
- Social Services and Homelessness Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair: Committee developed Mission Statement and outreach methods to be shared at retreat. (3 minutes)
- Discuss SSH Committee Members (limit of 5) volunteering at Hollywood Food Coalition on Monday Sept 27, 2021, 5:30pm to 8:30 pm. (2 minutes)
- Update and discuss HUNC plans and participation in non-HUNC sponsored COVID-19 vaccination/testing mobile clinic including volunteering at event sometime in late October. (5 minutes)
- Transportation & Works Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (3 minutes)
- Non Profit, Education & Arts Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair, update on contact spreadsheet (3 minutes)
- Renters and Housing Issues Committee
- Report by the Committee Chair (3 minutes)
- Board Member announcements of items not on the Agenda (3 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.