BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL P.O BOX 78474 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
Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
VACANT – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SIMS – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE DARRYL GARRIS- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER dA
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]
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MAILING ADDRESS P.O BOX 78474 LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
MINUTES AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave LA, CA 90016 MONDAY APRIL 16, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
1.WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER - Steven Meeks opened the meeting at 6:36pm 2.ROLL CALL – 10 board members were present: S. Meeks, L. Graham, E. Preston, D. Garris, A. Tootla, C. Simmons, E. Aubry, D. Hackett, R. Williams and B. Jett. 1 board member had an excused absence: John Sims. 1 board members was absent: S. Jones. 3.ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: a. Secretary’s Report: approval of January, February and March minutes- C. Simmons moved and D. Garris seconded. The vote passed with 8 yes votes: S. Meeks, L. Graham, E. Preston, D. Garris, A. Tootla, C. Simmons, E. Aubry, D. Hackett. (R. Williams and B. Jett were not present yet) b. Treasurer’s Report: approval of February and March monthly expenditure reports- $25K needs to be spent. The Treasurer recommends that Finance Committee meeting be held before the May regular meeting to determine how to spend the funds. D. Garris moved and E. Aubry seconded. The vote passed with 8 yes votes: S. Meeks, L. Graham, E. Preston, D. Garris, A. Tootla, C. Simmons, E. Aubry, D. Hackett. (R. Williams and B. Jett were not present yet) May 20 is the last day to request event approvals June 1 is the last day for check payment requests June 20th- The credit card is stopped. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - two minutes per person (until 7pm) S. Joyce- The Facility Director at Vineyard Rec Center announced the summer camp. 10 children came to the spring camp. Some children attended the spring egg hunt. Fridays has open gym for children 5 and younger. Senior Movies will be 3rd Wed of the month. The center is being painted. There will be a 50+ basketball league starting in May. The summer camp will focus on recreation, education, and field trips. He requests some funding for summer camp, so we ask him to submit a request. N. Wong- Lead Community Organizer from Redeemer Community Partnership shared that oil drilling is a public health crisis because of their proximity to residents and link to health issues. Standing Together Against Neighborhood Drilling is a coalition looking for solutions to the public health crisis. D. Hackett announced the Mid City Arts Festival on May 12th. D. Hackett announced that the Bureau of Street Services will be making sidewalk and small asphalt repairs in our community tomorrow/Tues April 17th. 6. SENIOR LEAD OFFICER (limited to five minutes)- Officer Mejia announced that there was a homicide in our community near Palm Grove and Adams. She asks that we lock/secure residences and cars. Avoid leaving items in cars that could attract burglary. Hope Teams come to do cleanups to homeless people in the community. RVs should not be parked on Jefferson after 2am. Email Officer Mejia if you see them parked.
[email protected] She asks that if we see anyone lurking, to call the police to avoid burglaries. 7. COUNCILMEMBER WESSON’S OFFICE UPDATE: Kimani Black was not present.
BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL P.O BOX 78474 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
Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
VACANT – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SIMS – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE DARRYL GARRIS- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER dA
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]
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MAILING ADDRESS P.O BOX 78474 LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
8. DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT: Brett Shears passed out the suggested changes to the WANC By Laws and asked for clarification. The Board was asked to clarify the changes to Attachment B- The changes that were suggested to limit voting on Community Interest position will NOT be included in the amended By Laws because more clarification is needed to other language. The Board will need to suggest these changes next time. The change to Section 3: Official Action regarding a neutral vote will be noted. From now on, Board members may only vote yes or no. Abstentions will not be an option. April 30th City wide Outreach Meeting at City Hall from 9:30-5pm on the 3rd Floor Rotunda. 9. ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 54 OFFICE UPDATE: Lavada Theus was not present. 10. STANDING COMMITTEE AND CITY LIASAION REPORTS: SLANC- The next meeting is Thursday. Outreach Committee- They will be finalizing the town hall on Gentrification during the next meeting. They have decided to buy more street banners. Homeless Committee- The mayor’s office is looking for temporary housing locations in every council neighborhood. 11. PRESENTATIONS (limited to 10 minutes each): 1) Gonzales Law Group – Shared the plans for hotel and restaurant development serving alcohol at 5170 Adams Blvd- Kate presented a proposal for a hotel near Adams and Sycamore (south side). 15,000 sq feet. The 3-story hotel will have 43 rooms with a small ground level courtyard with onsite parking below the building, a restaurant, and small retail space. There are noise regulations that apply to this property. CIM will own the business. They will go before the city on May 16th. 2) Highly Likely - restaurant development/Conditional Use Permit at 4310 Jefferson- They have been working on opening their café for about a year and will open in 3 weeks, serving breakfast, lunch, and coffee, open from 7am4pm. 12. NEW BUSINESS: a) Discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Permit for restaurant/residential development at 4917/19/21 Adams Blvd with the recommendation of hiring local residents- They presented last month and will go before the city on May 23rd. 2 Nos: D. Hackett and C. Simmons. The vote passes with 6 Yeses: E. Aubry, L. Graham, B. Jett, E. Preston, A. Tootla, R. Williams. (S. Meeks and D. Garris were not present for the vote) b) Discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Permit for hotel and restaurant development serving alcohol at 5170 Adams Blvd- The item needs a revote. 4 Nos: L. Graham , D. Hackett and C. Simmons, E. Preston . 4 Yeses: E. Aubry, B. Jett, , A. Tootla, R. Williams. (S. Meeks and D. Garris were not present for the vote) c) Discussion and possible action on NPG funding request from Baldwin Hills Elementary School not to exceed $750The vote passes with 9 Yeses: E. Aubry, B. Jett, , A. Tootla, R. Williams, L. Graham , D. Hackett and C. Simmons, E. Preston, and S. Meeks. (D. Garris was not present for the vote) d)Discussion and possible action on design and purchase of street banners not to exceed $7000- This item was tabled. 13.OLD BUSINESS
BOARD OF WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL P.O BOX 78474 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
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
VACANT – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SIMS – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE DARRYL GARRIS- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER dA
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MAILING ADDRESS P.O BOX 78474 LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016
a) Discussion and possible action on sponsoring two Community Resiliency Workshops collaborating with and facilitated by Brenda Ingram not to exceed $1000- The vote passes with 8 yesses: S. Meeks, D. Hackett, C. Simmons, E. Preston, E. Aubry, B. Jett, A. Tootla, R. Williams. 1 No: L. Graham (D. Garris was not present for the vote) b) Discussion and possible action on NPG funding request from Read Lead not to exceed $4000- This item was tabled. c) Discussion and possible action on filing a Community Impact Statement in reference to SB827/Development Housing - Council File 18-0002-S13- This item was tabled. d) Discussion on design of WANC promotional items- This item was tabled. e) Discussion to select Business Representative to fill vacant Board seat- This item was tabled. 14. AGENDA SETTING FOR APRIL AND TOWN HALL DATES 10-minute Presentation requests: Standing Together Against Neighborhood Drilling Lila Seidman & Emanuel Rohss Presentation Helen Hwang of Keeping Neighborhoods First- Would like to share regulations on AirBnB properties in our community to make residents aware of their rights Old Business Discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Permit for hotel and restaurant development serving alcohol at 5170 Adams Blvd Discussion and possible action on design and purchase of street banners not to exceed $7000 Discussion and possible action on NPG funding request from Read Lead not to exceed $4000 Discussion and possible action on filing a Community Impact Statement in reference to SB827/Development Housing - Council File 18-0002-S13 Discussion on design of WANC promotional items Discussion to select Business Representative to fill vacant Board seat New Business Discussion and possible action to approve a process for electing WANC officers Discussion and possible action to review Sylvia Jones’ board membership after several unexcused absences 15. ADJOURN 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 P.O BOX 78474 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
Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
VACANT – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SIMS – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE DARRYL GARRIS- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER dA
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]
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MAILING ADDRESS P.O BOX 78474 LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave 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 Vineyard Recreation Center, 2942 Vineyard Ave. 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, as sistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your requ est 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) 978-1551 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 t wo 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 pr evailing side of the original action taken. If a motion for reconsideration is not made on the date the action was taken, then a Board me mber 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 b e 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
[email protected].. Or call (323) 451-9262 Se solicita al público llenar una "Tarjeta de Parlante" para dirigirse a la Junta sobre cualquier artículo del orden del día antes de que la Junta tome acción sobre un artículo. Los comentarios del público sobre los artículos serán escuchados sólo cuando el artículo respectivo se esté considerando. Los comentarios del púb lico sobre otros asuntos que no figuren en el orden del día que está dentro de la jurisdicción de la Junta se escucharán durante el período de comentarios públicos. Los comentarios del público se limitan a 2 minutos por parlante y por un máximo de 16 minutos, salvo venia por el p residente de la Junta. El orden del día se fija para consulta pública en Vineyard Recreation Center, 2942 Vineyard Ave. Como una entidad cubierta bajo el Título II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, la Ciudad de Los Ángeles no discrimina debido a discapacidad y previa solicitud realizará ajustes razonables para asegurar el acceso equitativo a sus programas, servicios y actividades. Intérpretes de lenguaje a señas, dispositivos de ayuda auditiva, u otros aparatos y/o servicios auxiliares se pueden proporcionar a petición. Para asegurar la disponibilidad de los servicios, por favor haga su solicitud por lo menos 3 días hábiles (72 horas) antes de la reunión si usted desea asistir poniéndose en contacto con el Departamento de Capacitación
[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 P.O BOX 78474 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
Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org
VACANT – SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN EVA AUBRY – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD WILLIAMS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SIMS – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE DARRYL GARRIS- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER dA
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]
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MAILING ADDRESS P.O BOX 78474 LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Meets Every Third Monday of the Month VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave 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
[email protected].. Or call (323) 451-9262
