1. Pledge of Allegiance by Board Member, Rafael Chagoya

2. Community Spotlight [10-15 minutes]- Presentation by Latino Equality Alliance:
   The mission of Latino Equality Alliance (LEA) is to promote liberty, equality, and justice for the Latino/a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + community. LEA is located at Mi Centro LGBTQ Community Center in Boyle Heights.

3. General Public Comment – (Limit of 2 minutes per speaker)The public may provide comments to the board on non-agenda items within the Neighborhood Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. However, please note that under the Brown Act, the board is prevented from acting on the issue you bring to its attention until the matter is agendized for discussion at a futurepublic meeting.

4. Meeting to be called to order

5. Welcome and roll call

6. Government Reports

7. Announcement of VACANCIES for the PLUC Committee and General Board [15 minutes]:

   a. One (1) open Community Seats available for General Board
   b. One (1) open Area 3 Seats available for General Board
   c. One (1) PLUC committee seat available for a BHNC Board Member

8. Discussion and possible action to nominate and elect one (1) Community Seats for Board

a. Description: This seat is open to individual stakeholders who live, work, or own property in Boyle Heights. Must be 18 years or older. Board Members are expected to attend all General and Special Board Meetings.
1. Daniella Urbina – local resident. Please see Personal Statement

9. Discussion and possible action to elect one (1) Area 3 Seat for the General Board

a. Description: This seat is open to individual stakeholders who live, work, or own property in Area 3 of Boyle Heights – please see map boundaries at www.bhnc.net
Must be 18 years or older. Board Members are expected to attend all General, Special Board Meetings, and the Neighborhood Committee.

10. Discussion and possible action to elect one (1) PLUC Committee Member Seat.

a. Description: This seat is open to a non-executive member of the BHNC Board and needs a simple majority vote of the Board present. PLUC Committee Members are expected to attend all

Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council General Board Meeting

Boyle Heights City Hall
2130 E. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:15 pm

General, Special Board Meetings, and the Planning & Land Use Committee that meet the 2ndThursday of the month.

11. Executive Reports

1. President’s Report
   i. Code of Conduct: Who We Are as the BHNC
   ii.Meeting with Captain Al Labrada from Hollenbeck Police Station iii.Consent Calendar:

   1. Monthly Expenditure Report
      a. August 2018 Budget Committee
      Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

   2. Minute taker from AppleOne invoice of $115.50
      a. Description: Invoice 01-4972289 dated 09/01/2018 for General Board meeting 08/22/2018
      Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

   3. Minutes from August’ s General Board Meeting

   iv. Executive Committee Open Seat for a non-executive member

   >Recommendation for Rules & Elections Chair to join Executive Committee v. Update on Congress of Neighborhoods

2. Vice President’s Report:
   1. General Board Meeting Set-Up

   2. Board Attendance
   3. Required Trainings Update

   -Ethics training on 10/28 in Boyle Heights
   3. Sweeping Saturdays: UPDATE on Blueberry Hill Cleanup on 9/15/2018

3. Treasurer’s Report:
   1. Interpretation Services Reminder

4. Secretary’s Report:
   1. Mid-year Board Retreat: December 1 or December 8 (both Saturdays)

12. Budget & Finance Committee Agenda Items (35 minutes)

1. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapproveupto$100.00forEcoFriendlyofficeitems I. Description: i.e. mugs and recycle bins

   Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

2. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapproveupto$200.00fortheHistoricPreservationOverlayZone (HPOZ) Brochures and Historic Preservation brochures.

   I. Description: Brochures for stakeholders with information on “What is HPOZ”

   Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

3. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapproveupto$500.00fortheHalloweenEventlocatedatState Park on October 27, 2018

   I. Outreach Committee recommendation to lower from $1,500.00 to $500.00

   Outreach Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

4. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapproveupto$500.00fortheHalloweenEventlocatedat Hollenbeck Park on October 31, 2018

   Outreach Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

5. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapproveupto$250.00foradin“MujeresLuchadoras”Ceremony Dinner hosted by Inner City Struggle Outreach

   I. Committee recommendation for $250.00, but include a line about elections

Outreach Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain

Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent [advise board of $150.00 option]

6. Motion for the BHNC Board to approve up to $200.00 for planter at La Casa del Mexicano Community Garden.

   Outreach Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

7. Motion for the BHNC Board to fund up to $400.00 to host four town hall voter education events

   I. Description: BHNC would focus on four ballot measures most relevant to the community. Engage with local organizations, business, etc. to increase awareness of November ballot issues. Funding would go towards the purchase of refreshments and snacks. Town Hall info sessions would occur at all four areas and in partnership with the Neighborhood Committee’s area officers and Outreach Committee.

   Rules and Election Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

8. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtofundupto$1,700.00topurchaseinformationalcardstodistribute with key BHNC elections timeline.

   I. Description: To help with engaging the community, this funding would go

   Towards purchasing double sided informational cards

   Rules and Election Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

9. Motion for the BHNC Board to fund up to $5,000.00 towards the cost of vote by mail for BHNC’s April 2019 elections.

   I. Description: Vote by mail will increase voter turnout, in 2016 turnout was less than 400 people.
   *Recommendation for the BHNC Board to reject REC’s motion due to Office of the City Clerk’s communication by Robertino Salgado who confirmed that due to funding, vote by mail is not being offered for 2019 elections.

   Rules and Election Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

10. Motion for the BHNC Board to reallocate $4,100.00 from the NPG fund to Rules and Election fund contingent on Rules and Election funding items 5k, 5l, and 5m

    Description: Rules and Election currently has $3,000.00 allocated to their fund, which would require an additional $4,100.00 through reallocation
    *Recommended motion for the BHNC Board to decline reallocation request due to item 5m being rejected and no reallocation is needed to the REC fund.

    Rules and Election Committee Vote: 3 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 0 Abstain Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

11. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapprovetheVarietyBoys&GirlsClubNeighborhoodPurpose Grant (NPG) up to $1,500.00

    Description: Variety Boys & Girls Club partnership with the Annual Boyle Heights 5K & Munchkin Run and Health Festival.
    Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

12. Motion for the BHNC Board to approve the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) Neighborhood Purpose Grant (NPG) up to $1,000.00

    Description: Annual Turkey Giveaway in Boyle Heights in partnership with Assembly Member, Miguel Santiago
    Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

13. Motion for the BHNC Board of the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) Neighborhood Purpose Grant (NPG) up to $1,000.00

Description: Annual Toy Giveaway in Estrada Courts in partnership with Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

N. MotionfortheBHNCBoardtoapprovetheAlmaFamilyServicesNeighborhoodPurposeGrant (NPG) up to $1,500.00

Description: Provide bi-weekly fitness classes open and free to the community which will run through June 2019.
Budget Committee Vote: 2 Approve/Support; 0 Oppose; 1 Absent

13. Planning and Land Use Agenda Items (15 minutes)

A. Discussion and possible action to elect one (1) PLUC Committee Member Seat.
I. Description: This seat is open to a non-executive member of the BHNC Board and

needs a simple majority vote of the Board present. PLUC Committee Members are expected to attend all General, Special Board Meetings, and the Planning & Land Use Committee that meet the 2nd Thursday of the month.

2. Los Lirios Apartment Complex Presentation by East LA Community Corporation

3. LetterofOppositiontoABCLicenserequestedbyPurgatoryPizza(Seeattachment)
   I. Description: The Board previously voted on this item and a formal letter is proposed for approval and submission to the City, Councilmember Jose Huizar’s Office, and the CPAB.

4. PlanCheckNCLiaison

5. DWPMOUOversightCommitteeRepresentative

6. DWP Advocacy Committee Representatives

7. Film Liaison

14. Transportation & Environment Committee Agenda Items (15 minutes)
A. Discussion/ possible action on CF 17-0447: Land Use and Land Use Codes/ Oil and Gas

Development/ Impact on Resident Health and Safety / Code Change Proposals a. 2,500 ft buffer between oil wells and sensitive locations

b. TEC recommendation: Support Vote [3 yes, 0 no]

B. Discussion/possibleactiononCF18-0737:PlasticUtensils-on-Request

I.TEC recommendation: Support, Vote [3 yes, 0 no]

C. Discussion/ possible action on CF 18-0053 Straws-On-Request
D. Discussion/ possible action to request that stop signs be installed on 2nd and Chicago E. Updates

I.ARC - LA River Workshop
October 13th, 2018- 9:30 AM- 2:30PM

II.Sweeping Saturday: 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am 1. Next one is on October 20, Cesar Chavez Alleys

*Alleys north of Cesar Chavez Avenue and east of Soto III. Public Works Liaison

IV.Sustainability Alliance Representative
V..Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Representative

15. Rules & Elections Committee Agenda Items (15 minutes)

A. Updates by REC Chair
• Grievance Panel Liaison • City Attorney Liaison

16. Ad Hocs Public Safety (10 minutes)

A. Discussion/Action to create a neighborhood oversight team comprised of BHNC Ad Hoc on hiring/firing

practices at LAPD Hollenbeck

B. Discussion/ Action on creating a Community Impact Statement on de-escalation percentages on incidents since Jesse Romero's killing in 2016
C. Discussion/Action on collaborating with METRO to advertise the Ad Hoc Public Safety meetings

D. Announcement on possible joint efforts for Get-Out-the-Vote Town Halls

17. Ad Hoc Historical Preservation (10 minutes)

A. Project to create a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) in Boyle Heights

1. Committee will tackle the necessary Processes and Procedures for a HPOZ

2. Begin design of an educational brochure for outreach on Boyle Avenue

III. Coordinate door-to-door volunteers for outreach
IV. Partnership with CD14 and other Historic Preservation Societies

V. CollaborationwithCityPlanningDepartment-HistoricResources,LAConservancy,and Coalition to Preserve LA

VI. Walking Tour of Historic Places and Landmarks on Cesar Chavez Avenue with local partners.

18. Neighborhood Committee Agenda Items (10 minutes)

A. Ramona Gardens Information Meeting in collaboration with the BHNC, El Sereno Historical Society, and Eastside Leads – Friday, Sept 28 at 5:30 pm
Location: 1350San Pablo Street, LA CA 90033)

B. “Meet your Area Rep” Updates
C. Animal Services Liaison
D. Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance Representative

19. Outreach Committee Agenda Items (10 minutes)

A. Discussion/ Action to approve advertisement design for both Roosevelt and Mendez HS B. Update Senior Dance- moving to Valentine’s Day
C. Update Extreme Couponing Classes
D. Purposeful Aging Liaison

E. Homelessness Liaison 20. Announcements

A. ShowerofHopehasCHANGED–nowonFridaysat9am-12pm B. Sweeping Saturdays is 3rd Saturday of the month – next one 10/20 C. GeneralBoardMeetingisonOctober24,2018