BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 4712 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-451-9262 www.empowerla.org/wanc
CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
STEVEN MEEKS – PRESIDENT ELBERT PRESTON – VICE PRESIDENT LESLIE GRAHAM – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY JESSICA FISCHBEIN – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ERIC AGUIAR – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT CITY HALL TH 200 N. SPRING ST. 20 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 968 TELEPHONE: (213) 978-1551 TOLL FREE: 311 FAX: (213) 978-1751 E-MAIL:
[email protected] Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICE 4712 W. Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave LA, CA 90016 MONDAY, April 17, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER – Steven Meeks opened the meeting at 6:32pm. ROLL CALL- 8 board members present at the start of the meeting: S. Meeks, E. Preston, L. Graham, D. Hackett, J. Fischbein, E. Aubry, E. Aguiar, A. Tootla. 1 board member absent with excuses: B. Jett. 4 board members arrived late: R. Williams, S. Jones, D. Garris, and C. Simmons. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: a. Review of current budget and approval of March Monthly Expenditure Report- Discussion about the need for the board to approve previous expenditure reports. L. Graham asked that the board review these. S. Meeks stated that this action would not be included in this month’s regular meeting. b. Review and approval of March Minutes- L. Graham asked that “December” be removed from item #3. A. Tootla moved that we approve the minutes from March 12th. 9 Yesses: E. Aubry, E. Aguiar, J. Fischbein, D. Hackett, S. Meeks, E. Preston, A. Tootla, R. Williams, L. Graham. 0 Nos and 0 Abstentions. SENIOR LEAD OFFICER: (limited to five minutes) Not present. COUNCILMAN HERB WESSON’S OFFICE UPDATE: Kimani Black shared that a community cleanup of Adams Bl will take place on April 29th. There will be various meeting places. 550 volunteers will be present. J&J BBQ will cater. Street dedication at Spaulding and Adams Bl. at 1pm. The City of LA is interested in making Adams Bl. safer. Medians from Fairfax to Hauser are being discussed. 29 trash receptacles will be installed on this date. Stakeholders are encouraged to email K. Black if they recommend certain locations to install these. Stakeholder asked about a replacement Senior Lead Officer and K. Black indicated that a replacement officer will soon be assigned. Restaurant at Clyde and Curson is seeking community input before finalizing their plans. K. Black encourages stakeholders to hear their request because of the need for a sit-down eatery in our neighborhood. Stakeholder requested more street lights. Another question about speed humps. Speed hump program was reopened by the Dept of Transportation but quickly oversaturated. Stakeholder shared concerns about the lack of crosswalks in our community, which led to discussion. DWP easememt on the corner of Carmona and Bowden has a new BMX park for kids to use. Office requested to make the park ADA accessible and add callisthenic equipment. Embrace LA is a project to have conversations across communities to discuss diversity. Good Earth Community Garden cleanup – Request to give notices to the garden plot members. DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT: PUBLIC AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: (strictly limited to two minutes per person) a. Sada Mozer- Branch Manager from Baldwin Hills Public Library. Enoucrages us to fill out applications for library cards. Tomorrow, Carmadon Program with dogs that children can read to. b. Charles Yzaguirre- has recently become a member of the community and came to introduce himself and his partner. c. Zaneta Smith- Field Rep for Sebastian Ridley Thomas. Announced that she will be coming every month. New office is next to the Angelus Funeral Home, across the
BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 4712 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-451-9262 www.empowerla.org/wanc
CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
STEVEN MEEKS – PRESIDENT ELBERT PRESTON – VICE PRESIDENT LESLIE GRAHAM – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY JESSICA FISCHBEIN – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ERIC AGUIAR – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
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DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT CITY HALL TH 200 N. SPRING ST. 20 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 968 TELEPHONE: (213) 978-1551 TOLL FREE: 311 FAX: (213) 978-1751 E-MAIL:
[email protected] Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICE 4712 W. Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
parking lot. d. Helen Leung- Co-Executive Director of LA Mas. Selected by the Dept of Transp and Cultural affairs to pursue the Vision Zero project. 10 miles in the city with many injuries have been selected for overhaul. Community Celebration Event on Fri May 12th from 5-8pm at Club Fais Do Do. Music and family-friendly. e. Michelle Udeorgi- Baldwin Hills community member shared that she is here to support the FandangObon Festival. Asks for board support for this event. f. Steven Yablok- Advocates for Vision Zero project. Encourages stakeholders to come to community celebration event on May 12 th g. Lori Hashimoto- Supports the FandangObon Festival. h. Jeremy Swift- The Freedom Ride offers free tuneups for people with bicycles. Announces that they have a non-profit fiscal sponsor. They’re applying for an NPG to gain support for their work. i. Kency Benjamin- From Rancho Cienega Tennis Club, would like funds for the tennis tournament, so requests that they be put on the agenda to request funds for a July event. j. Steven Anthony- Of Park Advisory Board of Vineyard Park. April 20th, there will be a bus trip to Viejas. On April 29th, there will be a community flea market at the Rec Center. Stakeholders can rent a table for $10 and sell between 9am-4pm. k. Steven Meeks- If anyone has requests for small asphalt street repairs, those are due tonight. l. Richard Williams- Expressed concerns about the election of E. Aguiar to the board. E. Aguiar answered the concern with verification that his organization works at schools within our NC boundary. m. Leslie Graham- Concerns that the NPG from the William Grant Still Arts Center was not placed on this agenda. STANDING COMMITTEE AND CITY LIAISON REPORTS Land Use Committee Meeting on April 11th- Clyde Curson Restaurant attended the meeting. The committee encourages the board to approve their request. Outreach Committee requests that any stakeholder who is interested, please sign up. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on current fiscal year budget amendment of an additional $5000 to Outreach, NPG or another category- R. Williams moved and L. Graham seconded the motion. 12 Yesses: E Aubry, E. Aguiar, J. Fischbein, D. Garris, L. Graham, S. Jones, E. Preston, A. Tootla, R. Williams, D. Hackett, C. Simmons, S. Meeks. 0 Nos. 0 Abstentions. b. Update and discussion on meeting our 2016/2017 Strategic Plan Goals- S. Meeks indicated some concerns about the number of outreach events/efforts that we have undertaken this year. Discussion about outreach efforts. Citlaly, a stakeholder, offers support for social media campaign to increase contacts. Another stakeholder suggested contacting real estate companies selling homes in the community to bring in new stakeholders. c. Discussion on any proposed Bylaws amendment - application due May 1st- S. Meeks requests that A. Tootla email Carmen Hawkins, the city secretary, to clarify the procedure for changing our by laws. d. Discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit for Artisanal Brewers Collective /5645 Adams Blvd.- Margaret Taylor, urban planner, here to discuss the land use permit for the new eatery and microbrewery, Clyde Curson. Emphasis on local hiring, 31 parking spaces on-site, valet service in cooperation with church across the street, no live entertainment or after-hours events, security cameras onsite to control nuisance behavior as a result of some alcohol sales that they plan to
BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 4712 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-451-9262 www.empowerla.org/wanc
CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
STEVEN MEEKS – PRESIDENT ELBERT PRESTON – VICE PRESIDENT LESLIE GRAHAM – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY JESSICA FISCHBEIN – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ERIC AGUIAR – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT CITY HALL TH 200 N. SPRING ST. 20 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 968 TELEPHONE: (213) 978-1551 TOLL FREE: 311 FAX: (213) 978-1751 E-MAIL:
[email protected] Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICE 4712 W. Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
regulate responsibly. Concerns from the board about pricing. The hearing is May 16th at 10:30am. – R. Williams moved and A. Tootla seconded. 11 Yesses: E Aubry, E. Aguiar, J. Fischbein, D. Garris, L. Graham, S. Jones, E. Preston, A. Tootla, R. Williams, D. Hackett, S. Meeks. 1 No: C. Simmons. 0 Abstentions. 10. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on sponsoring in collaboration with Fandang Obon Arts Culture Ecofest, a unity festival not to exceed $3500- D. Hackett moved and D. Garris seconded. 12 Yesses: E Aubry, E. Aguiar, J. Fischbein, D. Garris, L. Graham, S. Jones, E. Preston, A. Tootla, R. Williams, D. Hackett, S. Meeks, C. Simmons. 0 Nos. 0 Abstentions. b. Discussion and possible action on using a temporary agency to hire a person(s) to canvass our commercial corridors to give out WANC flyers and sign up/add businesses to add to our stakeholder database at the rate of appx $20 per hour not to exceed $500- Item was tabled in the interest of time. 11. AGENDA SETTING FOR JUNE/TOWN HALL/SPECIAL MEETING- This was tabled in the interest of time. 12. ADJOURN- S. Meeks adjourned the meeting at 8:54pm.
The public is requested to fill out a "Speaker Card" to address the Board on any item of the agenda prior to the Board taking action on an item. 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
BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 4712 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-451-9262 www.empowerla.org/wanc
CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
STEVEN MEEKS – PRESIDENT ELBERT PRESTON – VICE PRESIDENT LESLIE GRAHAM – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY JESSICA FISCHBEIN – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ERIC AGUIAR – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT CITY HALL TH 200 N. SPRING ST. 20 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 968 TELEPHONE: (213) 978-1551 TOLL FREE: 311 FAX: (213) 978-1751 E-MAIL:
[email protected] Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICE 4712 W. Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and for a maximum of 16 minutes, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. Agenda is posted for public review at the West Adams Neighborhood Council Office 4712 W. Adams Blvd. 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 Department of Empowerment
[email protected] or call (213) 485-1360 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 is 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. "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 our website by clicking on the following link: www.westadamsnc.org 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
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[email protected] o llame al (213) 978- 1551 PROCESO DE RECONSIDERACIÓN: La Junta puede reconsiderar y enmendar su acción sobre artículos que figuran en el orden del día si esa reconsideración se lleva a cabo inmediatamente después de la acción original o en la próxima reunión ordinaria. La Junta, en cualquiera de estos dos días: (1) Hará una Petición de Reconsideración y, de ser aprobada, (2) escuchará el asunto y Tomará una Acción. Si la petición para reconsiderar una acción se reprograma para la próxima reunión después de la acción original, entonces dos artículos se incluirán en el orden del día de dicha reunión: (1) Una Petición de Reconsideración sobre el asunto descrito y (2) una acción propuesta si es que se aprueba la petición de reconsideración. Una Petición de Reconsideración sólo se puede hacer por un miembro de la Junta que haya votado anteriormente por la parte preponderante de la acción original tomada. Si una petición de reconsideración no se hace en la fecha en que se adoptó la acción, entonces un miembro de la Junta de la parte preponderante de la acción debe presentar un memorando al Secretario
BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 4712 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-451-9262 www.empowerla.org/wanc
CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
STEVEN MEEKS – PRESIDENT ELBERT PRESTON – VICE PRESIDENT LESLIE GRAHAM – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY JESSICA FISCHBEIN – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ERIC AGUIAR – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT CITY HALL TH 200 N. SPRING ST. 20 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail Stop 968 TELEPHONE: (213) 978-1551 TOLL FREE: 311 FAX: (213) 978-1751 E-MAIL:
[email protected] Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICE 4712 W. Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
identificando el asunto a ser reconsiderado y una breve descripción de la(s) razón(es) para solicitar una reconsideración en la próxima reunión ordinaria. "En cumplimiento con la Sección 54957.5 del Código de Gobierno, los escritos no exentos que se distribuyan a la mayoría o a la totalidad de la junta antes de una reunión, pueden ser vistos en nuestro sitio web haciendo clic en el siguiente enlace: www.westadamsnc.org, o en la reunión programada. Además, si usted desea una copia de cualquier documento relacionado con un artículo en el orden del día, por favor póngase en contacto
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