Hollywood United Neighborhood Council Bylaws
Revised 5/19/03 (Amendments approved by DONE on July 9, 2003)
Revised 1/12/04 (Amendments approved by DONE on March 12, 2004)
Revised 1/12/04 (Amendments approved by DONE on February 6, 2004)
Revised 1/12/04 (Amendments approved by DONE on May 12, 2004)
Revised 1/20/05 (Amendments approved by DONE on February 23, 2005)
Revised 1/17/06 (Amendments approved by DONE February 17, 2006)
Created from original source documents of Franklin Hollywood Hills Community Council Bylaws, Hollywood Alliance Community Council Bylaws, DONE template, and City Attorney recommendations.
Approved by bylaws committee June 2002
Merger, Name and Bylaws Approved at Community Meeting July 18, 2002
Certified by Parliamentarian James H. Stewart, PRP, with amendments as voted by stakeholders, with necessary punctuation and organizational corrections.
Approved By Interim Board, Unanimously, Aug. 3, 2002
Numerous Amendments submitted to DONE and BONC Oct. 2002
Bylaws with amendments approved by DONE, BONC and City Attorney Oct. 15, 2002
HUNC certified as Neighborhood Council #52 on Oct. 15, 2002
District Boundaries Clarified Dec 30, 2002
The name of this organization shall be the Hollywood United Neighborhood Council (HUNC).
It is the mission of the Hollywood United Neighborhood Council to:
1. Create a more livable community by establishing an open line of communication between the HUNC and City government.
2. Provide an open forum for discussion and information sharing through which all members of the HUNC may involve themselves in the affairs of the community.
3. Enhance stakeholder pride and responsibility by promoting participation in the decision-making process.
4. Be an advocacy group for issues which command broad community support.
5. Work with the City and other neighborhoods to find solutions to common problems.
6. Promote the well being of each and every neighborhood within its boundaries.
7. Establish procedures for communication with all Neighborhood Council Community Stakeholders on a regular basis in a manner ensuring that information is disseminated evenly and in a timely manner.
8. The Board of Directors will establish written rules to provide fair and proper community input on all agenda items, including participation in the development of agendas for future meetings.
9. The Board of Directors will encourage stakeholder votes on issues before the Board. Although the vote is advisory, the Board will record the stakeholder vote on issues.
The Hollywood United Neighborhood Council is established in accordance with the authorized plan of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment of Los Angeles and complies with Federal, State and City laws.
1. Membership shall be open to all Community Stakeholders. A stakeholder is any person who lives, works, owns property, or actively participates in a community organization based within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council.
2. Stakeholders should complete a DONE approved stakeholder registration form to acknowledge stakeholder status and to vote in an election of the Board.
Section A. General Board Meetings
1. The Neighborhood Council may hold as many general meetings as desired, but must hold at least 4 general meetings each year (one each quarter).
2. The Neighborhood Council will comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act and any standing rules adopted by the Board. To the extent that any matter is not covered by the Brown Act or the board's standing rules, then the meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the most recent version of Robert's Rules of Order.
3. An e-mail, fax and mailing list shall be maintained. The HUNC will distribute announcements to the registered stakeholders within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council.
4. A reasonable attempt will be made to send notices to all community based organizations in the HUNC area. The HUNC will publish announcements and updates in Community newspapers on a regular basis. Postings will be made at a minimum of 5 locations. The Board President shall designate these sites subject to approval by a majority of the Board.
5. Meetings will be held at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible locations.
Section B Board Meetings and Special Meetings
1. Board meetings may be called by the President or by a vote of 2/3 of the Board.
2. A quorum of the board must be in attendance before the meeting may be called to order and must remain for any business to be transacted.
3. Stakeholders may request a special meeting of the board. Special Meetings shall be called by the written petition of 40 members. Such a petition shall be delivered to the President who shall call the meeting not more than 30 days or less than 10 days from the date of delivery.
4.
Notification shall be the same as for the election meeting, and shall
meet all Brown Act requirements.
5. Only the business for which the meeting was called may be transacted.
Section C. Quorum
1. No formal meeting shall be held or business conducted or votes taken in the absence of a quorum.
2. A quorum of the Board of Directors is 9.
Section D. Election Day
1.
An election day will be held in the month of May the last quarter of
each calendar year.
2. Notification of the election day with agenda shall be
given in the following manner: Notices shall be posted 30 days prior to the date
of the election day at the designated posting locations, as per the requirements
of the Ralph M. Brown Act and outlined in the HUNC application for certification
(See Attachment A).
3.
No business other than the election of the board shall be conducted. Voting
will be done by a balloting system.
Section E. Meeting Procedure
1. Anyone attending the meeting is eligible to be heard. Rules of Conduct will be fairly enforced.
2.
Only members of the Board are allowed to vote, except on Election Day meeting
when stakeholders are allowed to vote for the Board of Directors and as
provided otherwise elsewhere in the Bylaws or Standing Rules.
3. In order for the HUNC board of directors to take an official action, such as adoption of an item or position, a majority vote of the Board Members present is required.
Section F. Reconsideration of an Action
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.
The HUNC will include the following geographic areas:
Eastern Boundary: Western Avenue to Fern Dell north along Western Canyon to the northern boundary
Southern Boundary: Hollywood Blvd.
Western Boundary: Cahuenga Ave. at Hollywood Blvd. to the 101 Freeway north along the eastern side of the John Anson Ford Theater property line, through Lake Hollywood to include the Lake Hollywood Neighborhood Association and north to the Hollywood Sign.
Northern Boundary: Hollywood Sign and adjacent area
Section A. Board Composition
1. There shall be 17 Board members. A quorum of the Board of Directors is 9.
2. The Board shall be composed of the following:
5
Seats- 1 seat for each of five geographical districts - Unclassified
Stakeholder Status (See map for geographical area illustration)
2 renter seats - at large
2 homeowner seats - at large
2 unclassified stakeholder status seats - at large seats
1 representative of an educational institution - at large
1 representative of a non-profit organization - at large
1 representative of a faith based organization - at large
3 business seats - 1 seat for each of three business districts
(See map for geographical area illustration)
3. No stakeholder group or geographical district may comprise the majority of the board.
4. Each renter, homeowner, or at large
unclassified seat must be represented a from
different geographical districts than the other Board of Director
seated within that category. Example, the 2 renter seats must be from
different geographical districts.
5. All registered stakeholders may vote for
all candidates.
6. No absentee votes
or vote by proxy are allowed. .
Section B. HUNC Areas Districts defined
1. There will be five districts for the purpose of representation of non-business interests within the HUNC boundaries.
2. The district north of Franklin shall be divided into three areas:
a) Central District comprised of Beachwood Canyon, reaching roughly to its eastern and western ridgelines.
b) Eastern District comprised of Canyon Drive and Bronson Avenue from the eastern ridgeline of the Central District to the eastern boundary of HUNC.
c) Western District comprised of the area of Vine Avenue and Gower Avenue from the western ridgeline of the Central District to the western boundary of HUNC. This area shall include Lake Hollywood HOA boundaries.
3. The zone south of Franklin will have two districts.
a) Eastern District extending from 101 Hollywood Freeway east to Western Avenue.
b) Western District extending from the 101 Hollywood Freeway west to Cahuenga Blvd.
4. Persons living near these boundaries may declare themselves stakeholders in one area or another upon registration, and may run for office in their area of declaration.
5. There will be three districts for the purpose of representation of business interests within the HUNC boundaries.
a) The districts south of Franklin shall include an eastern District extending from Gower east to Western Avenue, and a western district extending from Gower west to Cahuenga. These districts will extend from Hollywood Blvd to below Franklin.
b) The district north of Franklin shall include both sides of Franklin Avenue and all areas north within the boundaries of HUNC, from Western and Fern Dell to Cahuenga and the Hollywood Freeway.
Section C. Eligibility
Members of the Board of Directors must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be a registered stakeholder within the HUNC boundaries.
Section D. Terms of Office
1. Members of the Board of Directors shall serve a term of two years (Except for the initial election).
2. No Board member may serve more than 8 consecutive years.
1. The Board of Directors shall, to the extent possible, reflect the diversity of the stakeholders within the HUNC boundaries. No single stakeholder group shall comprise a majority of the HUNC governing body, unless extenuating circumstances are warranted and approved by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
2.
All registered stakeholders may vote for all candidates open seats.
There will be no absentee ballots.
3.
The new Board of Directors shall assume office at the adjournment of the
meeting at which the election was held. upon certification of the
election results.
Section A Election
1. The Election of
Board members, no later than 120 days following certification by the City of Los
Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE), shall be an open election
and shall be held and coordinated with the assistance of DONE.
2. The voting will be
accomplished by stakeholder ballots.
3. The Officers shall
be elected at the initial board meeting.
4. For the purposes of the initial election
cycle, regardless of the date of the initial election, terms shall be officially
calculated to begin at the first official Annual March meeting.
5. It is the intent of the Neighborhood Council to set up a staggered voting
system for its Board Members so that approximately half the Board is elected in
each year.
6. During the initial elections, the 9 board seats that obtain the largest
number of stakeholder votes will serve on the Board until Election Day is held
in March of 2005. Subsequent regular elections for these same 9 board seats
shall occur every 2 years thereafter at the annual March election date
7. The 8 board seats with the least number of
stakeholders votes will serve on the board until election day held in March
2004, with the subsequent regular elections occurring for these same 8 board
seats every two years thereafter at the March election day.
Section B: Staggering of Seats
In order to meet the goal of a staggered election
cycle of Board Members, the categories of Renter seats, Homeowner seats, at
large seats, and business seats shall adhere to the following procedure in the
2004 and/or 2005 elections:
Homeowners, Renters, at-large categories: Candidate with the highest number of
votes within each respective category shall serve for a two year term, while the
other winning candidate will serve a one year term.
Business Category: The 2 winning candidates
with the highest number of votes shall serve a two year term, while the third
winning candidate will serve a one year term.
For the Subsequent terms
for those seats will be two years.
1. Candidates may file for the Board of Director
Elections following the procedures outlined in the DONE-approved HUNC Election
Procedures. A general meeting (“Candidates Workshop”) will be scheduled
thirty-five to forty- five days prior to the Election Day meeting. At this
meeting, nominations for the HUNC Board of Directors may be made from the floor
by any interested registered stakeholder. No second shall be required. A
subsequent “Candidates Forum” meeting will be held before the Election Day
Meeting. Presentations by each candidate will be allowed at the Candidates
Forum. Nominations shall close at the end of the Candidates Forum.
2.
At this meeting, or subsequently, a registered stakeholder may file a
declaration of candidacy and may submit a candidate statement not to exceed 300
words and a photograph.
3.
No later
than twenty days prior to the election, the Neighborhood Council shall post all
the candidates’ statements and photos on the web-site. Postings shall also be
made at the designated posting locations as per the requirements of the Ralph M.
Brown Act (See attachment A). Notice of postings will be made via email and
regular mail to the stakeholder list.
4.
This
information will be considered public information and is available on request.
1.
The election of the Board shall be by ballots completed by registered
stakeholders. The Board of Directors shall be elected by ballots cast by
registered stakeholders.
2.
Ballots will shall be pre-printed and will shall
include all qualified candidates who were previously nominated
verified.
3
The Election will be monitored by the Independent Election Administrator.
The Officer chairing the meeting prior to balloting shall appoint a committee
of three members who shall act as Inspectors of Election and sign a written
certification of the election, which shall be affixed to the minutes of the
meeting.
4. The Inspectors of
Election shall tally the votes and record the results.
5. No Inspector of
Election shall be a candidate for office.
6.
4. No absentee votes, or vote by proxy, or write-in
votes are allowed.
5. Stakeholders must be at least 16 years old on or before the Election Day in order to vote.
The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Officers of the Board, including President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President.
Section A: Selection of Officers
The Board shall nominate the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer from among existing Board Members. The election of the officers shall take place at the first initial board meeting following the Board election. Officers shall be seated upon receiving a majority vote of the Board.
Section B: Duties of the Officers
President
The President:
1. shall prepare the agenda and preside at all meetings.
2. shall create a system for the election, selection, or appointment of stakeholders to committees, sub-committees, and/or ad-hoc committees as the need arises and with the approval of 2/3 of the Board of Directors.
3. shall appoint committee chairs.
4. shall serve as spokesperson and representative of the Board of the HUNC.
5. shall receive all communications and present them promptly to the Board.
6. shall lead delegations to Citywide Neighborhood Council conventions.
7. shall present an annual report to the members assembled at the general meetings.
8. shall be responsible for all accounts, reports, and certificates required by law to be maintained and filed properly.
9. may co-sign with another signing Officer any check or document regarding disbursement of funds in excess of $200.00.shall serve on the Executive Committee.
10.
Vice-President
The Vice-President:
1. shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President.
2. shall serve with the President as spokesperson and representative for the HUNC.
3. shall assist the President in deciding what issues may deserve a special meeting.
4. shall serve on the Executive Committee.
5. may co-sign with another signing Officer any check or document regarding disbursement of funds in excess of $200.00.
Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary:
1. shall act for the President in the absence of the President and Vice-President.
2. shall take and keep all minutes and records of the Neighborhood Council.
3. shall file any certificates required by any government body.
4. shall be the custodian of the records of the HUNC.
5. shall make available to any member all communication addressed to the office of secretary.
6. shall maintain a membership list and update it quarterly.
7. shall serve on the Executive Committee.
8. shall note all committees in the minutes.
9. may co-sign with another signing Officer any check or document regarding disbursement of funds in excess of $200.00.
10. shall provide to the public any information requested as required by the Public Records Act.
Corresponding Secretary
The Corresponding Secretary:
1. shall act for the Recording Secretary in the absence of the Recording Secretary by taking and keeping all minutes and records of the Neighborhood Council.
2. shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provision of these Bylaws and as required by law.
3. shall be responsible for all communication to the general membership and larger community.
4. shall be responsible for maintenance of the web site and newsletter.
5. shall assist the Recording Secretary where needed.
6. shall serve on the Executive Committee.
7.
Treasurer
The Treasurer:
1. shall establish and oversee a system of bookkeeping and accounting that complies with generally accepted accounting principles and conforms to all applicable local, state or federal laws.
2. shall open and maintain a separate bank account for each type of fund or grant received with deposits to any and all accounts remaining intact. All accounts as approved by the Board for the deposit of the HUNC funds shall be deposited in a Federally Insured (FDIC) bank or financial institution in the name of the HUNC as certified by the City of Los Angeles.
3. may co-sign with another signing Officer any check or document regarding disbursement of funds in excess of $200.00. Each type of fund or grant will be duly accounted for under separate ledgers and each account will be reconciled each month.
4. shall prepare a financial statement for each fund or grant account as well as a petty cash account. These financial statements shall describe the use of the funds, amount appropriated, for additional monies received, any expenses paid and the balance of each fund, grant and petty cash.
5. shall submit all financial statements to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment annually but no later than 90 days after the reporting period according to the DONE Plan. The HUNC financial statements, books and accounts shall be open for inspection and copying by any member of the public upon a written request.
Parliamentarian
The Parliamentarian:
1. shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the majority of the Board of Directors.
2. shall execute the duties of the office, to clarify and concisely convey all matters of parliamentary procedure.
3. shall act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors.
4. may be selected from among the Board members. The parliamentarian shall have the same voting rights as other board members if he/she is a board member, but shall not have a vote if he/she is not a board member.
Immediate Past President
The intent of this position is to ease the transition from a previous Board President to new Board president. The Immediate Past President shall serve as an advisor to the current Board President subject to the following:
1) May be appointed by the President of the Board for a term not to exceed 12 months;
2) Must be a duly elected member of the Board;
3) May be appointed by the Board President to serve as a voting member of the executive committee for up to 12 months;
4) Serves at the pleasure of the Board President
5) Is eligible to serve in this capacity only within 1 year of previous Board presidency
Board Members:
1. shall take an active interest in matters concerning the neighborhood council.
2. shall regularly attend neighborhood council meetings. Three unexcused absences within a year are considered grounds for removal from the Board. An unexcused absence is defined as failure to notify the Recording Secretary prior to the meeting.
3. shall serve on at least one Neighborhood Council committee.
1. The president, with the approval of 2/3 of the Board of Directors, shall create a system for the election, selection, or appointment of stakeholders to committees, sub-committees, and/or ad-hoc committees, as the need arises.
1. All committees shall be noted in the minutes by the Recording Secretary.
1. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President with the approval of 2/3 of the Board Members.
2. Any Board member or Officer may resign by submitting a written resignation to the Recording Secretary.
3. Persons selected to fill a vacated seat on the Board shall serve out the term remaining of that position.
4. Three unexcused absences within one year are considered grounds for removal from the Board. An unexcused absence is defined as failure to notify the Recording Secretary prior to the meeting.
1. A Board member may be removed by the submission of a written petition which (1) identifies the Board member to be removed, (2) describes in detail the reason for removal, and (3) includes the signature of 40 registered stakeholders.
2. The Recording Secretary shall have the matter placed on the agenda for a vote of the Board at the next regular meeting of the Board. A vote of “No Confidence” by 2/3 of the Board of Directors shall be necessary to remove the identified Board member forthwith.
3. The Board member that is the subject of the removal action shall be notified 10 days prior to the action. He/she shall not take part in the vote on this matter. He/she will be allowed to speak to the Board at the meeting prior to the vote.
4. If an adequate number of Board members are not present to take a vote on removal, the matter shall be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting, and every meeting thereafter, until such time as a vote is taken.
1. Any grievance by a Stakeholder must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors.
2. The Directors shall then refer the matter to an ad hoc grievance committee comprised of 5 stakeholders who are randomly selected by the Recording Secretary from a list of stakeholders who have previously expressed an interest in serving from time to time on such a grievance committee.
3. The Recording Secretary shall coordinate a time and a place for the committee to meet with the person(s) submitting a grievance and to discuss ways in which the dispute may be resolved.
4. Thereafter, a committee member shall promptly prepare a written report to be forwarded by the Recording Secretary to the Board outlining the committee’s collective recommendations for resolving the grievance.
5. The Board of Directors may not discuss the report amongst themselves until the matter is heard at the next regular meeting of the Board pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
6. This formal grievance process is not intended to apply to stakeholders who simply disagree with a position or action taken by the Board at one of its meetings. Those grievances can be aired at all meetings. This grievance process is intended to address matters involving procedural disputes, e.g., the Board’s failure to comply with these Bylaws, or its failure to comply with the City’s Charter, the Plan, local ordinances, and/or State and federal law.
7. In the event that a grievance cannot be resolved through this grievance process, then the matter may be referred to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment for consideration or dispute in accordance with the Plan.
1. Amendments, changes, additions or deletions to these Bylaws may be proposed by the Board or any stakeholder(s) during the public comment period of a regular meeting of the HUNC. A proposal to amend these Bylaws, however, must be formalized in writing and then lodged with the Recording Secretary or person responsible for preparing the agenda for the next regular meeting. The proposed amendment will be placed on the agenda for public discussion at a subsequent regular meeting of the HUNC.
2. A recommendation for amendment or adjustment of these Bylaws must be made by a 2/3rds vote of the Board plus a 2/3rds vote of the registered stakeholders present and voting. Thereafter, and within 14 days after a vote recommending adjustment or amendment to the Bylaws, a Notice of Proposed Adjustment of Bylaws shall be submitted to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment along with a copy of the existing Bylaws for review and approval by the Department all in accordance with Article V(3) of the Plan.
1. Neither the HUNC nor any member purporting to speak for it shall endorse any candidate for public office or any political party. Membership rosters of the HUNC shall not be used for political, commercial, or any other activity not directly related to the HUNC.
2. No Officer or member shall represent himself/herself as speaking on behalf of or committing the council to any person or public or private body unless he or she has been authorized to do so. Such authorization may be limited or revoked by the Board of Directors.
1. While respecting all applicable laws of federal, state, and local government, Board Members and stakeholders of the HUNC will endeavor to conduct Neighborhood Council business in a professional and respectful manner, will refrain from violating the Bylaws, and shall abide by the Plan.
2. The HUNC is committed to sharing information via the City’s Early Notification System, in a timely manner, to as many stakeholders as possible.
3. The HUNC Board members and stakeholders will demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude in all of its public activities in order to inspire confidence and trust in the Neighborhood Council.
4. The HUNC shall not discriminate against any individual or group in our operations on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, income, or political affiliation.
In the event that the Neighborhood Council becomes inactive or dissolves, all funds shall be returned to the city.
Attachment A- Contact Information
Mailing address:
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council
P.O. Box 3272 Los Angeles, CA 90078
Email: Info@HollywoodUnitedNC.Org
Web-Site: HollywoodUnitedNC.Org
Voicemail: 323-769-6424
Attachment B including Map
Explanation of Board Positions and District Boundaries
Stakeholder Categories
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council elects their candidates for the Board of Directors from a variety of categories. If you qualify for several Stakeholder categories, you can choose only one category to run as a candidate. Different categories of stakeholders were created, in order to guarantee diverse participation and representation.
Geographical Districts
These districts are based on common interests, traffic patterns, natural boundaries and public input. The districts recognize distinct neighborhood association boundaries. All small streets with a single entrance are attached to the primary exit-street. Both sides of the street are included within the boundaries unless otherwise stated. There are
5 board positions of 1 each per district. Districts are numbered 1 through 5. Any Stakeholder from any classification may run for these board positions, as long as their stakeholder status is based on affiliation with that district.
District # 1
Western- most hillside area, including Hollywood Dell, Argyle Civic, and Lake Hollywood neighborhood and reservoir. Starting at Franklin Ave. and Vista Del Mar, proceed west along center of Franklin to Cahuenga, north to the Hollywood (101) Freeway. The boundary continues around, but excludes the John Anson Ford Theater, and then continues NNW through the center of Lake Hollywood Reservoir, around the neighborhood of Lake Hollywood to the top NW corner of Griffith Park. Continuing south along the border of Griffith Park to include both sides of Creston Drive, continuing south of Creston & Temple Hill, to Vista Del Mar.
District # 2
Central hillside area, including N.Beachwood Drive and its adjoining streets. This area includes Hollywoodland Neighborhood Association, parts of Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association, Cheremoya Neighborhood Watch Group and Cheremoya Elementary School. From Carmen Ave. at Franklin, proceed north to include all streets east of Vista Del Mar and Creston Drive north to Griffith Park. Including the western edge of Griffith Park north to the top edge of the park. Proceed east to include the Hollywood Sign and Mount Lee Park. Continue south from Mount Lee Drive to Hollyridge Drive, including Lambert Drive. Proceed south along Hollyridge to Beachwood Drive including Cheremoya Elementary School.
District # 3
Eastern-most hillside area, including Bronson Canyon, The Oaks, and the Pineapple Tract. From Western and Franklin proceed down middle of Franklin west to Cheremoya Ave. Excluding Cheremoya Elementary School, continue north on Cheremoya Ave. to include all streets east of Hollyridge Drive to Griffith Park. Proceed east and then south along park boundary to middle of Fern Dell south. Continue down middle of Los Feliz Blvd. south, to middle of Western Ave. to Franklin.
District # 4
From middle of Franklin at Western Ave. proceed south to Hollywood Blvd. Continue west along middle of Hollywood Blvd to the Hollywood Freeway. Continue NW along freeway to Franklin Ave. Turn east, down the middle of Franklin Ave. to Western Ave.
District # 5
From middle of Cahuenga Ave. at Hollywood Blvd, proceed to Franklin Ave. Head east down the middle of Franklin to the Hollywood (101) freeway. Continue SE along freeway to middle of Hollywood Blvd. Proceed down the center of Hollywood Blvd. west to Cahuenga Blvd.
Business Districts
There are 3 business seats for each of 3 districts. Boundaries are based on communities of interests, public input and parity. Business interests are those interests whose members are engaged in for-profit activity, commercial activity, business associations, or business improvement districts. Business interests are interpreted to mean a primary source of income.
District # A
Includes the Vine Street area. From the middle of Caheunga Blvd. at Hollywood Blvd. proceed north to just south of Franklin. Proceed east below Franklin to the Hollywood (101) Freeway to Gower Ave. Continue down the middle of Gower Street south to Hollywood Blvd. Proceed down the middle of Hollywood Blvd. west to Caheunga.
District # B
Includes Hollywood and Western corridors. From the middle of Hollywood Blvd. at Western Ave., proceed west to Gower Ave. Continue north in the middle of Gower to just below Franklin Ave. Proceed east below Franklin to middle of Western Ave., then south to Hollywood Blvd.
District # C
Includes both sides of Franklin corridor and all three NC hillside areas (Districts 1,2,3) to the northern border of the Hollywood Sign. Includes those areas between Western and Fern Dell to the Hollywood (101) Freeway and Cahuenga.
Residential Stakeholders
There are 4 board positions dedicated to residential interests. Each renter, homeowner, or at-large seat must be represented from different geographical districts within that category. Example, the 2 renter seats must be from different geographical districts.
2 each for renters. Any stakeholder, in any geographical district, who rents their place of residence, may run for these positions. Home-ownership as a place of residence is not allowed.
2 each for homeowners. Any stakeholder, in any geographical district, who owns the home in which they live, is qualified to run for these positions.
Unclassified Stakeholder Status
2 board seats. Stakeholders from any stakeholder category or geographical district are eligible for these board positions.
Educational Organizations
1 board seat. Individuals of organizations including, but not limited to public schools, private schools, elementary, middle, pre-school, and high school, community colleges and universities, Board of Education, leader of PTA's, educational providers or service providers, or other education-focused groups.
Non-Profit Stakeholders
1 board seat. Individuals of organizations including, but not limited to: mission- type organizations, social service advocates and providers, non-profit affordable housing development and management organizations, non-profit hospital and healthcare providers, social service counseling agencies, and life-enrichment organizations such as senior service centers.
Faith-Based Organizations
1 board seat. Individuals of organizations including, but not limited to churches, synagogues, temples, and organized religious institutions.