Events

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

The mission of the Canoga Park Neighborhood Council is to provide an innovative forum for all community stakeholders to contribute to a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive Canoga Park. All of the Board and Committee meetings are open to the public and provide you with an opportunity to speak. The Board procedures are more formal than committee meetings so your time to address the Board is limited. Committee meetings are generally informal, and discussions between participants are commonplace. This is important because the heart of Neighborhood Council work happens at committee meetings.

1. 1)  Welcome Remarks - Michelle Miranda, President

   1. a)  Flag Salute – Mary Paterson, Vice President

   2. b)  Board Roll Call (The Board is composed of 25 members. A quorum of at least 13 members present is required

      to hold official Board meetings.) –, Secretary

   3. c)  Compliance Status of CPNC Board Members for Ethics, Funding, Code of Conduct Training-

      Secretary

2. 2)  COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENT REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS (2 min per speaker, not to exceed 12 minutes)

a) Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, Office of Congressman 30th District- Brad Sherman, Office of State Senator 27th District- Henry Stern, Office of Assemblymember 45th District – Jesse Gabriel, Office of County Supervisor 3rd District- Sheila Kuehl, Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember 3rd district- Bob Blumenfield, LAPD Topanga SLO Duke Dao & SLO Jose Moreno, LAPL, Adult Literacy Coordinator- Janet Risch from the Platt Library, EmpowerL.A & City Departments, Neighborhood Councils, LAUSD Board Member Scott Schmerelson.

3) GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: (10 minutes)

Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the Board’s jurisdiction (2 minutes per speaker) totaling 10mn. (limited to 2 minutes per speaker unless otherwise declared by the President or presiding director. The Council is not permitted to take action on items that are not identified on the agenda. Public comment on agendized items will be called as each agenda item is brought forward. Comments are limited to 2 minutes, unless otherwise declared by the President or presiding director.)

4) BOARD BUSINESS

1. a)  Motion to approve the minutes of the June 2018 Board meeting.

2. b)  Motion to approve the Treasurer’s June 2018 Monthly Expense Report (MER).

3. c)  Motion to approve the CPNC 2018-19 Fiscal Year Administrative Summary Packet.

4. d)  Discussion and motion to approve and certify that the Canoga Park Neighborhood Council’s Inventory list is

   correct and complete, containing all items in the possession of the Canoga Park NC, as reported to the

   Department of Neighborhood Empowerment during Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

5. e)  Motion to approve up to $5,000 to complete repairs of the two Canoga Park marquees located at Sherman

   Way/DeSoto and Sherman Way/Topanga Canyon (Rivas Signs and Banners).

f) Motion to approve the NPG request of $850.00 for the 11th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair on September 29, 2018, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee.

g) Motion to approve the NPG request of $3,606.77 for Clean Streets/Clean Starts (via Northridge Beautification Foundation) project. This amount will fulfill the full request for $5,000, of which the CPNC was only able to fund $1,393.23 in FY 2017-18 with the intent to fund the remainder in FY 2018-19.

h) Motion to approve $250.00 toward the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Council (VANC) annual mixer.i) Motion to approve $250.00 for the 2019 Congress of Neighborhoods.
j) Motion to approve up to $1000 to replenish Outreach supplies (flyers, candy, pens, clipboards)
k) Motion to accept resignation of Brooke Mason.

l) Motion to declare Residential Renter seat vacant.
m) Motion to approve Thema Bryant-Davis as Chair of the Education Committee.
n) Motion to create an ad hoc NC Election Committee for the 2019 elections.
o) Motion to appoint Kendra Kimball as Chair of the as hoc NC Election Committee.
p) Motion to approve the Election Stipulation Worksheet for the 2019 NC election.
q) CF 18-0359: Safe Parking Report Locations/Increased Enforcement Zone/LAMC §85.02/

Report Back: This City Council motion instructs the LAPD and other relevant departments to report back on the current implementation of LAMC 85.02 and proposed amendments including the creation of an increased enforcement zone within a set distance of Safe Parking locations. Motion to approve a CIS in favor of proposed motion, with additional comments.

r) Discussion and possible motion regarding recommendations to Canoga Park Neighborhood Council concerning modifications to previous recommendations (May 17, 2017) pertaining to CPC-2018-2937 Case Nos. CUZ-1980-268-PA3 and ENV-216-4878-CE filled by Jack Bryant to modify an existing CUZ Case and for a Categorical Exemption to permit the expansion of an existing Church site and Facility located at 7357 Jordan Avenue. To wit: • CUP to allow a Charter School in the R1 Zone. • CUP to allow a 20% parking reduction with bicycle replacement.

s) Motion to recommend that the CPNC submits a Community Impact Statement (CIS) to either Support/Oppose/Issue General Comments to Motion CF-18-0467 regarding Neighborhood Council System Reforms to the City’s Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee on Motion CF-18-0467 on Neighborhood Council System Reforms.

t) Motion to support Walgreen’s CUB Renewal Application with the City of Los Angeles Planning Department for the site located at 7560 N. Topanga Canyon Road, Los Angeles - Case No. ZA-2018-4551-CUB-ZV. Concerning a conditional use permit to allow the continued sale and dispensing of beer and wine for off-site consumption in conjunction with an existing 15,082 sq ft pharmacy in the c2-1vl and p-1vl zones operating from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily. Pursuant to LAMC section 12.27, a variance to permit the continued sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption in conjunction with an existing 15,082 sq ft pharmacy partially located in the p-1vl zone.

u) Motion to approve letter of support for the Canoga Park Improvement Association’s application for the Business Improvement District.

v) Executive Committee Elections- According to the CPNC Bylaws, officers have a 1 year term. Nominations and votes will be taken by Vanessa Serrano (DONE Representative).

UPCOMING MEETINGS (1 minute)

1. a)  CPNC Public Safety / Emergency Preparedness Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 7:00PM location TBD.

2. b)  CPNC GECO Committee Meeting: 1st Thursday at 5:30PM @ CP Community Ctr.

3. c)  CPNC Joint Executive & Budget Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 5pm @ Henri’s Restaurant

4. d)  CPNC Art Committee Meeting: 1st Friday at 11am @ CP Art Center

5. e)  CPNC Outreach Committee Meeting: 1st Friday @ CP Art Center

CANOGA PARK

NEIGHBORHOOD

COUNCILPLANNING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE
LAND USE MEETING

AGENDA
Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Canoga Park Community Center 7248 Owensmouth Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91303

NOTICE OF
FINANCE COMMITTE MEETING

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 6:30pm Wilmington Branch Library
1300 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL/ OPENING REMARKS

2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

3. APPROVAL OF AUGUST MEETING MINUTES

4. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF AUGUST MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORT.

5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO GOVERNING BOARD ON ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR BUSINESS CARDS NOT TO EXCEED $850 FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS (IF WANTED).

6. DISCUSS ANY POSSIBLE UPCOMING EVENTS.

a. Discuss and possibly recommend Christmas and WNC Anniversary Budget of December 2018 to Governing Board.

7. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

8. ADJOURN

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. Los Angele Public Library: Wilmington Branch 1300 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744

AGENDA
1. Call to Order/Roll Call of Committee Board Members

2. Public comment on non-agenda items

3. Discussion on direction and goals of committee: A) Set goals for 2018-19 fiscal year

a. Review Mission statement b. Decide on goals

4. Discuss mural on PCH freeway underpass A) Identify potential partners
B) Plan strategy to execute plan

5.Announcements from Governing Board Members

5. Agenda items to consider for future meetings

6. Adjourn

I. Welcome and Community Council Reports

A.) Call to Order | Pledge of Allegiance | Moment of Silence B.) Roll Call
C.) Reading and Approval of Minutes

II. Administrative Matters: Motions & Resolutions, Possible Discussion, Action(s), Vote(s) to include General Public Comment:A.) Budget Advocates Report

B.) Outreach Committee recommendations – Discussion on Strategies, Resources and Support

C.) Finance Committee recommendations and Treasury Report – Possible Action(s) Discussion, Vote(s) on: Budget and Monthly Expenditures Reports (MER’s)

III. New PMHCC Business; Possible Discussion, Action(s), Vote(s): General Public Comment on All Agenda Items: A.) Resignation Letters for Absentee PMHCC Board members – In accordance with PMHCC Bylaws, Board

members must be notified that they have exceeded the number of meeting absences.B.) PMHCC Unity Fest – Discussion on logistics and theme for this year’s event.

IV. Public Comments on Non Agenda Items: Speakers, Please state your name/organization and limit your comments to 1 minute. Thank you.

V. Announcements: PMHCC Board Members and Stakeholders, Please use microphone to state your name/organization and limit your comments to 1 minute. Thank you.

VI. Adjournment