Meeting Date: 01/18/12 06:30 PM
Meeting Type: Regular
Location: Women’s Club Hollywood, 1749 N. La Brea, LA 90046
Details:
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Woman’s Club of Hollywood
1749 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Directions: South of Franklin and North of Hollywood Blvd. – Accessibility: Building is accessible through entrance at rear door. Parking: Free Parking is available behind the Woman’s Club on the upper level of the parking lot.
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ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THIS AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO:
POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING A BOARD MOTION AND
VOTING ON THE MOTION.
PROCESS FOR RECONSIDERATION: The Board may reconsider and amend its action on items listed on the agenda if that reconsideration takes place immediately following the original action 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 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.
AGENDA
1. Call to order by President, Anastasia Mann
2. Roll call by Secretary, Aaron Rogers
3. Minutes – Review and approve minutes from October 19, 2011 (tabled from November 16, 2011 meeting) and Special Meeting minutes and Board minutes from November 16, 2011 meetings (see attachments) (Vote) (5 minutes)
4. President’s Report by Anastasia Mann (20 minutes)
ii.) CD4 –Sharon Shapiro, Field Deputy, Office of Councilmember Tom LaBonge
iii.) CD5 – Jeffrey Ebenstein, Field Deputy, Office of Councilmember Paul Koretz
iv.) CD13 – Angela Motta, Field Deputy, Office of Council President Eric Garcetti
v.) 42nd District-Nicole Carcel, Office of Assemblyman Mike Feuer
vi.) LAPD-Capt. Beatrice Girmala
vii.) LADOT Presentation regarding Yucca Street Bollards
c. Vacant Area 7 Chair position. Posted on 12/11/11 on website. Barbara Witkin is a candidate. Vacant Area 9 chair. Posted 1/9/12 on website.
d. Decide next meeting date-February 15, 2012
5. Vice President’s Report by Orrin Feldman (10 minutes)
b. Review of pending applications:
ii. Chinese Theatre’s application to sell more alcoholic beverages
iii. Sundance’s redevelopment of the Laemmle Theatres
6. Treasurer’s Report by Michael Meyer (10 minutes)
b. Welcome Signs
BACKGROUND: The HHWNC Board previously endorsed the concept of ordering 50 customized “Welcome” signs with the HHWNC logo on them to be distributed to each Area of HHWNC for posting. The specific design and wording on the signs was never finalized and the funds were not expended last fiscal year. The Outpost HOA Board (Area 5) would like to request that the HHWNC Board approve expenditure of $5,500 for the signs this year.
MOTION: The HHWNC Board approves expenditure of $5,500.00 to cover the complete cost of manufacturing, product, tax and installation of 50 20” x 30” “Welcome” signs with HHWNC logo for posting throughout the HHWNC area. This cost is based on the proposal received from Designworks Architectural Signage & Graphics (3355 Bennett Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068). The HHWNC President will appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to work on final design of the signs and to participate in a walk-thru, or drive-thru, to designate the locations for the installation of the signs and to arrange for the pulling of permits, if permits are required.
7. Secretary’s Report by Aaron Rogers (5 minutes)
8. Parliamentarian’s Reporter by Scott Campbell (5 minutes)
9. Presentation by Michele Hessman regarding her application for the Neighborhood Council Community Garden Project. POSSIBLE MOTION AND VOTE. (5 minutes)
10. Presentation on Metro ExpressLanes Demonstration program by Metro Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins/Bronwen Trice, Senior Community Relations Officer (10 minutes)
11. Committee Reports (40 minutes)
-CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).
BACKGROUND: LAFD Emergency Response Unit provides important CERT Training Course free of charge to the Los Angeles community and residence 18 years and older. In the event of disaster (brush fire, earthquake, emergency incident) it is usually the local community that become the "first responders" providing immediate assistance. In the past, a green CERT safety helmet and green vest identifying CERT have been provided to community members who complete the CERT Course. Due to funding cuts this basic required equipment is no longer available or provided by LAFD CERT Unit. On January 11, 2012, the EMS Committee passed a supporting motion 10-0-0.
MOTION: EMS Committee requests the HHWNC board of directors to support the community and LAFD CERT Program by approving funding for the purchase of needed community CERT equipment (CERT Helmets, Vests or CERT Basic Kit) in the amount of $3,000.
-Hollywood Gateway Sign Project
MOTION (Tabled from October 19, 2011 meeting): HHWNC supports the Hollywood Gateway Sign with a contribution of $5,000 toward the repairs of the glass panels, lighting and electrical repairs (Campbell/Robinson). Anastasia had requested that the joint Area committees recommend an appropriate amount for this project.
-Review of new initiatives including the newsletter
MOTION AND VOTE. (5 minutes)
ii. Reports by Committee Chairs in attendance (Optional)
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Next Meeting
16. Adjournment
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 18, 2012
Woman’s Club of Hollywood
1749 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
1. Call to order by President, Anastasia Mann at 6:40 p.m.
2. Roll call by Secretary, Aaron Rogers: Anastastia Mann, Aaron Rogers: Orrin Feldman, Michael Meyer, Scott Campbell, Eric Paquette, Terry Migliaccio, Maria Rychlicki, Marcello Robinson, Valorie Keegan, Alison Connell, Barbara Witkin, Nicole Carcel, Robin Moreno, Jarone Johnson Jr., Joyce Dyrector, and Dietrich Nelson. Quorum established with 16 members. Absent: Brian Johnson, Daniel Savage, Bryce Lowery, and Donovan Ryan.
3. Approval of Minutes: (Nelson/Witkin) moved to approve the minutes from the HHWNC board meeting of October 19, 2011. The motion carried with two abstentions (Meyer/Dyrector). (Rychlicki/Robinson) moved to approve the Special Board meeting board minutes from November 16, 2011. The motion carried with three abstentions (Mann/Paquette/Dyrector). (Witkin/Robinson) moved to accept the board meeting minutes of November 16, 2011 as corrected. The motion carried with three abstentions (Connell, Dyrector, Carcel).
4. President’s Report by Anastasia Mann
ii.) CD13 – Angela Motta, Field Deputy, Office of Council President Eric Garcetti gave an overview of current issues on street closures and parking issues surrounding major Awards events in Hollywood and gave a Dept. of Transportation update on Yucca.
iii.) 42nd District – Nicole Carcel, Office of Assemblyman Mike Feuer talked about legislation, an open house in March and the Councilmember’s newsletter.
iv.) LAPD – Capt. Beatrice Girmala: Anastasia announced that Hollywood is #3 among the cities with the biggest drop in crime. She advised board members to always lock their cars and remove visible items of value to help with reducing crime.
v.) LADOT Presentation regarding Yucca Street Bollards: A LADOT representative gave an update on the construction plans taking place on Yucca between Cahuenga and Highland.
c. Open seats on the HHWNC Board:
• Vacant Area 9 chair. Stakeholder Joann Leonard said there are 45 households that sit between Area 8 and Area 9 that are disenfranchised. Orrin spoke about the way the boundaries were drawn when HHWNC was founded. Anastasia said the board would investigate this and try to resolve this issue.
Next board meeting will be held Feb. 15th.
5. Vice President’s Report by Orrin Feldman
b. Review of pending applications:
ii. Mann’s Chinese Theatre’s application to sell alcoholic beverages. Orrin acknowledged their redevelopment/updates. He suggested holding a board meeting at one of their theatres.
iii. Sundance’s redevelopment of the Laemmle Theatres. Robert Redford’s chain has taken over this location and is requesting a beer/wine license for patrons.
iv. DOT is recommending raising the speed limit on Barham Boulevard to 40mph. Orrin asked for input on this from HHWNC’s Transportation and Area 1 chairs.
6. Treasurer’s Report by Michael Meyer
(Terry Migliaccio left the meeting).
b. Welcome Signs: (Meyer/Moreno) moved that, “The HHWNC Board approves expenditure of $5,500.00 to cover the complete cost of manufacturing, product, tax and installation of 50 20” x 30” “Welcome” signs with HHWNC logo for posting throughout the HHWNC area. This cost is based on the proposal received from Designworks Architectural Signage & Graphics, 3355 Bennett Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068. The HHWNC President will appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to work on final design of the signs and to participate in a walk-thru, or drive-thru, to designate the locations for the installation of the signs and to arrange for the pulling of permits, if permits are required.” (Campbell) made a friendly amendment to change the amount to $3,000. The motion carried with one abstention (Feldman) Meyer will serve as chair with Ad Hoc Committee members: Carcel Witkin and, Robinson.
7. Secretary’s Report: Aaron Rogers is updating the roster of board members.
8. Parliamentarian’s Reporter by Scott Campbell: None.
9. Neighborhood Council Community Garden Project: Michele Hessman, a stakeholder, addressed the board on her application for the Neighborhood Council Community Garden Project. She asked for support in attending the City’s Garden Academy classes. (Feldman/Nelson) moved that HHWNC support Michele Hessman in enrolling in the City’s Community Garden Academy classes that that other stakeholders be encouraged to attend classes which are free. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Presentation on Metro ExpressLanes Demonstration program by Metro Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins and Bronwen Trice, Senior Community Relations Officer spoke about a one year pilot program with Caltrans which is aimed at reducing traffic on the 110 and the 10 freeways through downtown. They will be converting carpool lanes to express lanes with a toll. After the pilot program, they will report back to the legislature on their results. The toll will be between .20-cents and $1.40 per mile, billed by transponders. Marketing on this program will take place in the Spring. For those who want to participate in using the express lanes, a $40.00 deposit is required as well as a monthly fee. There’s a discount of 20% with AAA. The monies raised will be reinvested on the freeways where they are collected.
11. Committee Reports
ii. LAPD Senior Lead Officer Ralph Sanchez reported on an investigation undergoing in the Hollywood Hills involving body parts. Police are looking for leads. He spoke about a criminal that is stealing mail from mailboxes. He will forward a photo taken from video surveillance cameras to the board. He asked people to contribute to the blood drive and thanked the board for contributions to the LAPD Holiday Party. If burglarized, he asked that the board contact him personally so he can compare it to patterns of other burglaries.
ii. Report by Environment & Beautification Chair: (Connell) made a friendly amendment to the original motion (tabled from Oct. 19th meeting) for the Hollywood Gateway Sign Project changing the amount to $4,000 for repairs to one letter of the original sign.” The motion originally brought forth was: “HHWNC supports the Hollywood Gateway Sign with a contribution of $5,000 toward the repairs of the glass panels, lighting and electrical repairs (Campbell/Robinson).” Anastasia had requested that the joint Area committees recommend an appropriate amount for this project.
Nyla Aslanian, president of the Hollywood Arts Council, spoke in favor of the project. After much discussion, (Campbell/Robinson) moved the question. The motion failed: 4-11-1 (Connell abstained). (Johnson/Robinson) then moved, “That HHWNC allocate $4,000 contingent on funding being raised for the rest of the letters.” The motion carried: 13-2-0 (Rychlicki, Feldman opposed).
(Scott Campbell and Eric Paquette left the meeting – Quorum remained at 14).
ii. Report by Outreach Committee Chair, Nicole Carcel asked for the board’s contributions for the newsletter.
12. Public Comments: Albert Morell requested funding from the board for a landscaping job that was previously approved. He asked for an explanation on the delayed payment process by DONE.
(Joyce Dyrector left)
13. Old Business: None
14. New Business: None
15. Meeting Adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
-Minutes by Pat Kramer, Kelly Services-
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