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 VACANT – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY

Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org

VACANT– SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN LESLIE GRAHAM- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE 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 L 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 REGULAR BOARD MEETING VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave LA, CA 90016 MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

1. WELLCOME AND CALL TO ORDER – Elbert Preston called the meeting to order at 6:39 pm. 2. ROLL CALL – 11 Board Members were present: E. Preston, D. Garris, B. Jett, R. Williams, E. Aubry, A. Tootla, D. Hackett, and S. Meeks were present. L. Graham, C. Simmons, and J. Sims were late. 1 unexcused absence from S. Jones. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: a. Secretary’s Report: approval of April minutes- A. Tootla moved and D. Garris seconded that we approve the minutes. 8 yes votes were counted. b. Treasurer’s Report: approval of April monthly expenditure report – year end recap – Not available. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - two minutes per person (until 7pm)  R. Hill- Manages a unit on Blackwelder and Hauser. The fireworks are disturbing many residents. He would like support.  D. Taylor and K. Warrior- Hosting a summer camp program at this rec center to help with homework. June 11-Aug 10th (M-F, 1-5pm).  A. James- Working with United Way to build 10,000 housing units to address chronic homelessness. She requests that she be placed on the June meeting agenda.  B. Lopez- From the Community Garden. Thanking S. Meeks for his support of the garden renovation.  R. Ross- From Delicious Pizza, promoting the Block Party on Sep 2. Working with EmbraceLA and Kimani Black. He asks that WANC partner with them to support and organize this event.  P. Miley- From Yama Yoga East, pay what you can, and want to get he word out about their programs. Organic produce and open to renting the space to those who would like ot offer programming. Adams and Normandie.  C. Derby David- Budget Advocate. The city issued a white paper after visiting all of the city departments to learn what they do and how they spend budget. Budget = taxes = services. Our community deserves our share of the services but don’t always get them. Spoke to the City Council asking for more transparency on the city budget. June 23 rd at City Hall, there will be a budget meeting where all are welcome. A Budget Rep needs to be appointed from every neighborhood council, otherwise the President and Treasurer represent the NC. She asks that our neighborhood council consider making a donation to the Budget Advocates via the City Clerk. She asks that this be placed on the June regular board meeting. She also asks that we include her on the regular agenda  R. Williams asks that the agenda be set according to the WANC Bylaws, stating that the full board should create the agenda at the end of each regular meeting. If additional items are to be added, the Executive Committee must be convened. The agenda should not be created by the Board President.  E. Preston redacts his statement from the April Special Meeting when he stated that the agenda was posted illegally. He was incorrect and apologizes. 6. SENIOR LEAD OFFICER (limited to five minutes)- Officer Mejia was not present but spoke to E. Preston earlier indicating that she is tied up with a court case for approx.. 5 weeks and will return later. 7. COUNCILMEMBER WESSON’S OFFICE UPDATE: Kimani Black-

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 VACANT – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY

Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org

VACANT– SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN LESLIE GRAHAM- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE 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 L 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

FIREWORKS: The fireworks in our area are a year-round problem. The approach is to learn where they are coming from and then report to LAPD quickly. Most triangulation technology sponsored by law enforcement is only located in housing developments. Rancho Complex is still being built. HOMELESS HOUSING: Friday, the City Council stated that homelessness is going to be ended with temporary bridge housing across the city, including “safe parking spots” where you can park in your car. There are many RVs in our community that are parking in red areas. D.O.T. isn’t allowed to ticket any vehicle once they know that someone is living in it. LAPD can only ticket or cite when they physically see evidence that someone is living there. They’ll mark the tire for 72 hours and then return after 96 hours to enforce it. 9pm-6am are the hours when no one should be sleeping in cars or in tents. REMOVING HOMELESS ITEMS: Cleaning the sidewalk and street has to be done with notification. People may have a 60 gallon quantity of personal belongings. Anything over that amount must be bagged and stored. Hazardous waste from RVs isn’t allowed to be leaking. The Hazardous Waste team must come and tow. COUNTING HOMELESSNESS: Most homeless people are aged 18-24. The city just counted the number of homeless and Area 6 will have more attributed to our community so we should be able to receive more funding to address it in our community. BLOCK PARTIES- Baldwin Hills and Herb Wesson’s Office is planning a Block Party on Aug 25th. The West Adams Block Party is Sep 2. POSTING BILLS –There is some concern about posted bills in our community because of visual blight. Anything posted on a pole is illegally posted.

8. DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT: Brett Shears offered some clarification about some recurring issues: BY LAWS- Brett shared 3 different wording options for the suggested change to the language about abstentions during a vote. The board voted to approve: “Section 3: Official Action- The Board shall take Official Action by a majority vote of the Board members present and voting. Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. In the event a Board member fails to affirmatively vote either “yes” or “no”, that member will be deemed to have voted “yes”, and the member’s vote will be recorded as such.” FUNDING ITEMS- There must be an amount posted on the item otherwise someone on the Board must add the amount before it can be included. TREASURER_ We have no treasurer this fiscal year so no more funds can be spent until that is remedied. No reimbursements, no allocation of funds. The City Clerk gives access ELECTIONS- There is an ordinance written by the city indicating that 2018 terms have been shifted to 2020 elections and 2020 terms can be shifted to 2021 elections. WANC is adding 2 At-Large seats but we have yet to indicate when those seats will be up. Brett recommends that they terminate in 2021. 9. ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 54 OFFICE UPDATE: Laveda Theus was not present. 10. STANDING COMMITTEE AND CITY LIASAION REPORTS: SLAANC- The budget must be turned in by the end of the fiscal year if we want to start spending money on July 1 st. Senior Liaison- Attended the meeting on homelessness, trying to help ppl find senior housing. The emphasis is on building more housing. Outreach- Will be meeting on Wednesday to continue organizing the Town Hall on Thursday May 31 st at Virginia Road Elementary to discuss housing, displacement, and gentrification. There will be representatives from the city, reps from other related organizations. 11. PRESENTATIONS (limited to 10 minutes each): 1) Standing Together Against Neighborhood Drilling – Oil and gas drilling in non WANC areas – SETBACK MOTION: Their org suggest a motion that requires drilling companies to create a 2500 foot buffer between active wells and residential communities. Most of the locations are in areas that are already overly impacted by negative influences (freeways, etc).

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 VACANT – 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 LESLIE GRAHAM- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE 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 L dA

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2) Keeping Neighborhoods First - regulations on AirBnB properties – They were not present. 12. NEW BUSINESS: a) Discussion and possible action on reimbursement of Steven Meeks for LAUSD facility usage permit fee not to exceed $78 – R. Williams moved and A. Tootla seconded the motion. The vote passed with 11 yesses. However, no money can be spent right now because we have no Treasurer and the vote will need to be resubmitted. b) Discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Highly Likely - restaurant development at 4310 Jefferson. A. Tootla moved and R. Williams seconded the motion. However, no one was present to answer questions so A. Tootla withdrew the motion. This item is tabled until next month. 13. OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action on NPG funding request to benefit Baldwin Hills Library not to exceed $2000 – L. Graham moved and B. Jett seconded. The vote passed with 11 yesses. b) Discussion and possible action on the design and purchase of WANC promo items such as banners, pole banners, yard signs bags, and flyers not to exceed 75,000 – E. Preston moved to approve up to $7500 and A. Tootla seconded. The vote passed with 10 yesses. 1 No: R. Williams. c) Discussion and possible action – reconsideration of April 16th meeting NEW BUSINESS item 12b – No one who previously voted No wanted to reconsider, so this item will not be voted upon. d) Discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for hotel and restaurant development serving alcohol at 5170 Adams Blvd (see above item) – This item will not be taken up for a vote (see above). e) Discussion to select Business Representative to fill vacant Board seat 14. AGENDA SETTING FOR JUNE Treasurer’s Report: approval of April monthly expenditure report – year end recap Presentations:  West Adams Block Party- They would like to make a presentation about partnering on the Sep 2 nd Block Party.  Angela James- United Way Field Organizer with the Everyone In program asked to be included on the June agenda NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion and possible action to write a CIS supporting Standing Together Against Neighborhood Drilling in their setback motion requiring that drilling companies to create a 2500 foot buffer between active wells and residential communities. OLD BUSINESS:  

Discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Highly Likely - restaurant development at 4310 Jefferson. Discussion and possible action – reconsideration of April 16th meeting NEW BUSINESS item 12b

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Discussion and possible action to approve the budget

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A Special Meeting needs to be called to spend the money in the account. Other items

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 VACANT – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY

Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org

VACANT– SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN LESLIE GRAHAM- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE 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 L dA

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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]

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

Discussion and possible action to approve a process for electing WANC officers Discussion to select Business Representative to fill vacant Board seat Discussion and possible action to review Sylvia Jones’ board membership after several unexcused absences

15. ADJOURN – S. Meeks adjourned the meeting at 8:47pm. 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 VACANT – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY

Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org

VACANT– SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN LESLIE GRAHAM- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE 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 L 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, 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) 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 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 [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 público 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 presidente 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 VACANT – TREASURER DIANNE HACKETT – SECRETARY

Grayce Liu General Manager Empowerla.org

VACANT– SARGENT AT ARMS BEATRICE JETT – PARLIAMENTARIAN LESLIE GRAHAM- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE 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 L 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