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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING VINEYARD RECREATION CENTER 2942 Vineyard Ave LA, CA 90016 MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

1. WELLCOME AND CALL TO ORDER - Steven Meeks 6:32 call to order. Meeks invites all attendees (particularly first time attendees) to sign-in. 2. ROLL CALL – Present: Eva Aubry, Darryl Garris, Leslie Graham, Beatrice Jett, Steven Meeks, Richard Williams, Elbert Preston (6:40 arrival), Clint Simmons (6:49 arrival) Excused Absence: Dianne Hackett, Sylvia Jones, Absent: Elbert Preston, Clint Simmons, Adam Tootla 3. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: 6:41 – 6:45 pm (once quorum is reached) a. Secretary’s Report: approval of December minutesL. Graham edit: S. Meeks stated that one receipt was outstanding and would be submitted to L. Graham (agenda item 3A). Preston moves to approve; Meeks seconds. Vote: 7 yes (Aubry, Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Williams, Preston), 0 no, 0 abstentions. b. Treasurer’s Report: approval of December monthly expenditure report. Williams moves to approve; Elbert seconds. Vote: 7 yes (Aubry, Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Williams, Preston), 0 no, 0 abstentions. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - two minutes per person (until 7pm) 6:32 pm – 6:40 pm Phyllis Taylor (Rancho Cienega Chess Club): previously commented in June about bathrooms being closed at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex. Only open restrooms are located near track; bathrooms near soccer field, baseball field, etc. are closed. Medina Rainey (Girls Basketball Coach at Dorsey High School): Athletic Director submitted application for funding for sports equipment (sports bras, knee pads). Stakeholder suggests reaching out to sportswear apparel companies (e.g. Nike) to inquire about product placement and donations. 6. SENIOR LEAD OFFICER (limited to five minutes)- Officer Mejia

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6:45 pm – 6:49 pm 1/21/18 Homicide at 29th and Chesapeake, car to car shooting; one victim died. Anybody with information asked to contact Officer Mejia; incident is believed to be gang-related. First homicide of 2018 was in Leimert Park area. Many community questions and concerns regarding marijuana dispensaries; if opened illegally, they will eventually be spoken to and shut down. LAPD can only enforce the outside; LAPD and city council districts are working through implementation/implications of new laws. Preston and Aubry raise concerns regarding parking at auto body shops (Vineyard/Adams and West View/Jefferson). 7. COUNCILMEMBER WESSON’S OFFICE UPDATE: Kimani Black 6:49 pm – 7:03 pm On January 1, new laws went into effect. To determine if a dispensary is legal, visit cannabis.lacity.org. Processes and procedures currently in place to review applications to open/operate dispensaries. Dispensary located on Jefferson/Cochran is currently operating illegally. Simmons shares that marijuana can’t be smoked in cars (by neither drivers nor passengers), parks, sidewalks, etc.; Black states marijuana use is regulated like alcohol.

CD10 completed biggest bike giveaway in LA history (1,000 bikes, helmets, and locks). Other winter events included turkey giveaway, Winter Wonderland, computer giveaway, and King Parade.

War Memorial behind bus bench on Southwest corner of Adams / La Brea has been restored.

Update on Rancho Cienega Sports Complex: contractor should be selected within the next month. Contractor will demolish existing gymnasium and build new gym and pool. Park will work with Dorsey High School to negotiate MOU. Track will stay open/available during construction. Stakeholder asks for clarification regarding lights being turned on in the morning (park is closed early in the morning) and the possibility of having “Keep Clear” painted on Rodeo at the park exit.

8. DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT: Brett Shears not present. 9. ASSEMBLYMEMBER SEBASTIAN RIDLEY-THOMAS’ OFFICE UPDATE: Lavada Theus not present. 10. STANDING COMMITTEE AND CITY LIASAION REPORTS: 7:03 pm – 7:09 pm

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Meeks and Simmons met to discuss possible changes to bring to the entire board for discussion and possible action.

Outreach committee met to discuss outreach events; committee would like to host large festival. Committee would like promotional items with updated mailing address and other giveaway items. Jett asks if assistance will be needed to support with outreach items during Jones’s absence. Williams raises concern of outreach committee making spending decisions (board approved budget at $2,500).

11. PRESENTATIONS (limited to 10 minutes each): a) Perry Glen from Retirement Housing Foundation on affordable housing 7:09 pm – 7:33 pm currently building “Crenshaw Villas” (50 units for seniors – 1 and 2-bedroom; head of household must be at least 62) and “Crenshaw Gardens” (49 units for families – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom; head of household must be at least 18). Villas scheduled to open in August; Gardens scheduled to open in September. Applications for Villas will be accepted starting February 20; applications for Gardens will be accepted starting March 19. All units are affordable; rent is ~$400 - $1,300 depending on unit, family income.

Aubry: accepting section 8? Glen: Yes. Funding is through tax credit program allocated from the state / IRS. By statute, must accept section 8 vouchers. Graham: independent living? Glen: Yes. Stakeholder: subsidized housing? Glen: no, subsidized is different; units are affordable housing. Stakeholder: open to households of 1 without children? Glen: yes. Stakeholder: how are applications accepted? Glen: first come, first served. Applications must be mailed (address printed on application). Applicants who attend neighborhood council meetings will have a better chance of being accepted. Stakeholder: low income or affordable? Glen: called affordable, but that’s subjective; tax credit is low-income. Stakeholder: parking? Glen: subterranean parking. Family building – parking will be a problem (e.g. 3-bedroom unit may only get 1 parking spot). Stakeholder: can non-familial partners apply together? Glen: yes, family relations don’t matter (only consider number of people). 1 bedroom: up to 3 people; 3 bedroom: up to 7 people. Aubry: mailing applications? Glen: people can give applications to Aubry to be submitted early. Aubry: give applications to me. Glen: applications won’t be given to Aubry; they will go through the mail.

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Stakeholder: exclusions? Glen: criminal background and credit checks (e.g. can’t be in collections for over $4,000), sex offender check. Stakeholder: ok if recent work history is good? Glen: if rejected, there is an appeals process. Stakeholder: currently on section 8, what are income limits? Glen: if already in section 8, income limits don’t apply. Stakeholder: what about pets? Glen: pets allowed at senior building; pets not allowed at family building. Simmons: if you can’t find enough renters who meet criteria, you’ll rent at market rate? Glen: no. However, if somebody qualified, moved in, and then their income increases, they won’t be required to move out. Garris: clarify application procedure? Glen: Applications must be mailed in. For these buildings, Glen will work with Aubry to review applications and make sure they’re complete (don’t want to mail in application and have it mailed back) and “handled in such a way that those applications are looked at first.” Applications submitted to Aubry by February 12. Stakeholder: maximum occupancy of family building? Will there be enough recreation space? Will it be overcrowded? Glen: No. Typically accepted housing standards are two people per bedroom and 1 person for general living area. Preston: how many units? Glen: 50 in senior, 49 in family. Simmons: with buildings in the area, it is was hoped that more people would use public transportation but that hasn’t happened. Meeks: retail space is at market rate? Glen: yes, storefront will be at market rate. Stakeholder: for income, using federal guidelines? Glen: yes. Stakeholder: what kind of restrictions are there that ensure no more than 7 people live in a 3-bedroom unit? Glen: all occupants will be listed on the lease. Lease violations may lead to eviction. Garris: applications are being mailed or given to Aubry? Aubry: I will FedEx them. 12. NEW BUSINESS: A.) Discussion and possible action to select an Education Representative to fill vacant Board seat. 7:34 pm – 7:36 pm Meeks: stakeholder expressed interest last month but is not present. Graham moves to approve John Sims (Dean at Dorsey High School), Williams seconds. Vote: 8 yes (Williams, Jett, Simmons, Preston, Meeks, Aubry, Garris, Graham), 0 no, 0 absention. B.) Discussion to select a Business Representative to fill vacant Board seat. 7:36 pm – 7:38 pm Meeks: need to send announcement via Constant Contact to fill vacant seat.

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Stakeholder: what is the role of a business representative? Williams: go online to EmpowerLA.org to watch video. Qualifications for business rep are also listed online. Stakeholder: qualifications for business rep? Williams: business owner within boundaries. C.) Discussion and possible action to update our NPG process so that applications are accepted in September and January. 7:38 pm – 7:54 pm Meeks: process hasn’t been thoroughly thought out; schools that want to start fall semester have to wait until later. Graham: process was discussed at length at the retreat. Reviewing applications in groups (side by side) allows for more direct comparisons. Meeks: how about an entity that wants to do something at the beginning of the school year? Simmons: they’d have to come in January. Preston: was it considered to have the finance committee assist in the process? Graham: yes, but we don’t have a finance committee. Preston: was it considered to have committee instead of full board review? Simmons: timing but not complete process was discussed. Preston: if somebody comes to us after this period, is there any consideration? Simmons: yes. Preston: all the procedures should be outlined and documented before voting. Stakeholder: the fiscal year is July – June? Then you can’t fund something in January that starts in the fall of a school year; perhaps August would be better? Meeks: we do need to revise the process, but it needs to be thought out more. Simmons: we can set the timeline; if you have a project that’s going to happen between January and September, you apply in September. Graham: it can’t be funded if it’s in the next fiscal year. Simmons: any change should be documented in the bylaws if we’re creating a funding period. Graham: applications at other times will still be considered; we just want to streamline. Stakeholder: NPGs are supposed to support the community; it’s important not to have the same conversation each year. A committee should draft a plan and procedures to be voted on. Meeks: we also have standing rules (things not in our bylaws). Stakeholder: is there a reason they can’t be reviewed quarterly within the fiscal year? Preston: no, nothing prevents that. We would like to get people to come to the board at an organized time. Simmons: this was discussed at the retreat with the goal of bringing order to the process. Preston: it’s our fault for not having a finance committee. Jett: we’re spending too much time discussing this. We keep talking about the bylaws.

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Meeks: can’t be discussed, not this agenda item. Williams: moves to schedule acceptance of NPG applications for September and January board meetings. Meeks: should be Vote: 5 Yes (Garris, Graham, Simmons, Jett, Williams), 2 Abstention (Preston, Aubry), 1 no (Meeks) D.) Discussion and possible action to approve funds to hire someone to administer our Facebook page for the next 6 months to post the Life and Activity in West Adams photography project, not to exceed $880. 7:54 pm – 8:01 pm Meeks: formal project or organization? Graham: initiative by the neighborhood council. Meeks: hiring a publicist? Graham: a curator. Inviting somebody to have people send in photos and then publish. Meeks: on board as long as we know what we’re getting for $880. Simmons: it says not to exceed. Stakeholder: I do communications work; I could help draft posts and measure how much you’re getting from them. Stakeholder: we should have a written contract with requirements. Williams: how will we decide who we hire? Meeks: maybe Citlali (stakeholder) can assist. We aren’t going to hire a dentist to do graphic design. Graham: we could send via Constant Contact and have a group of stakeholders make the hiring decision. Williams: I’m concerned only 1 or 2 people would be deciding the hiring. Preston: we’d only have to hire somebody once per fiscal year. Stakeholder: I have a friend in another area who is a teacher; they collaborate with the city. Perhaps it could be connected to the new Education representative’s role? Preston moves, Simmons seconds. Vote: 8 Yes (Aubry, Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Preston, Simmons, Williams), 0 No, 0 Abstentions. E.) Discussion and possible action to approve funds for website maintenance training for a Board member, not to exceed $200. 8:01 pm – 8:02 pm Meeks: web developer can train a board member to update new website.

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Simmons moves, Preston seconds. Williams: what about Adam? Meeks: Adam said he could be trained. Vote: 8 Yes (Aubry, Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Preston, Simmons, Williams), 0 No, 0 Abstention.

13. OLD BUSINESS a.) Discussion and possible action to approve NPG funding not to exceed $3,700 for African Communities Public Health Coalition. 8:02 pm – 8:17 pm Meeks: mental illness is prevalent; it takes passion and skill to assist. Williams: how much are you paying for rent? Admassu: it depends; it isn’t rent for a permanent space, it’s for a variety of workshops. Williams: how many people served? Admassu: 300 (not at one time) Williams: how much will 100 people get out of 1 hour? Representative: people will be introduced to the language of mental health and be directed with where they can find resources. Graham suggests re-allocating funds from rent (church indicated rent wouldn’t be charged) to training facilitator. Garris moves (with stipulation to re-allocate funds from hall rental to training facilitation), Graham seconds. Vote: 5 Yes (Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Simmons), 1 Abstention (Preston), 2 No (Williams, Aubry). b.) Discussion and possible action to approve NPG funding not to exceed $5,500 for DSTL Arts 8:18 pm – 8:28 pm Pichardo (representative) reviews program and distributes work samples from project programs. Graham moves to approve with amended budget amount to $4,000; Simmons seconds. Vote: 7 Yes (Aubry, Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Simmons, Williams), 1 No (Preston), 0 Abstention c.) Discussion and possible action to approve funding not to exceed $2,088 for Dorsey High School Girls Basketball 8:28 pm – 8:29 pm Williams moves, Aubry seconds. Vote: 7 Yes (Aubry, Garris, Graham, Jett, Meeks, Preston, Simmons, Williams), 0 No, 0 Abstention d.) Discussion and possible action to approve NPG funding not to exceed $3,250 for Community Health Councils/Crenshaw Manor Community Association

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8:30 pm – 8:34 pm Meeks: is the event contingent upon receiving funding from Empowerment Congress West? Reps: no. Reps: event is large and includes partnerships with Kaiser Permanente. Goal is to prepare for emergency response and to honor police officers. Graham recuses herself (was involved with organization in prior year) Williams moves, Jett seconds. Vote: 7 Yes (Garris, Aubry, Meeks, Preston, William, Jett, Williams), 1 Recused (Graham) e.) Discussion and possible action to reallocate all funds from the elections budget to another category. Tabled for February 2018 14. AGENDA SETTING FOR FEBRUARY AND TOWN HALL DATES New Business: Discussion and possible action to adopt a new process for purchasing outreach items.

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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 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 VACANT – EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE CLINT SIMMONS – AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE ADAM TOOTLA – HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATIVE DARRYL GARRIS- AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA JONES – STAKEHOLDER dA

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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