Board Agenda: May 22, 2022

Agenda

Meeting Date: May 22, 2022 8:30 am

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (RIVAS) AND DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19, THE THE BOARD OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WESTCHESTER / PLAYA MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY WITH A CALL-IN OPTION OR INTERNET-BASED SERVICE OPTION.

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AB 361 Updates: Public comment cannot be required to be submitted in advance of the meeting, only real-time public comment is required. If there are any broadcasting interruptions that prevent the public from observing or hearing the meeting, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned. If members of the public are unable to provide public comment or be heard due to issues within the Neighborhood Council’s control, the meeting must be recessed or adjourned.

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Call to Order Special Meeting
Salute the Flag
Introductions
Public Comment – non-agenda items (limited to 1 minute per speaker unless otherwise declared by the President or presiding director. Public comment on agendized items will be called as each agenda item is brought forward.)
Consent Calendar: (The following items will be treated as one item and enacted with one vote unless a Board member or a stakeholder requests that an item be placed on the Discussion Calendar.)
1. Motion to receive, file and approve the NCWP Monthly Expenditure Report (MER) for the month of April 2022.
2. Motion to approve the appointment of Cord Thomas as primary representative to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) through June 30, 2023.
3. Motion to request the reallocation of $8,000 from General and Operational Expenditures to NPG budgets.
4. Motion to Approve the neighborhood purposes grant (NPG) application from Nuestros Alimentos (also known as Nourish LA) in the amount of $1,000 to be used towards monthly refrigerated storage costs.
5. Motion to Approve the neighborhood purposes grant (NPG) application from Airport Marina Counseling Services in the amount of $2000.00 to for personnel related expenses for therapists, clinical supervisors, child psychiatrist, and executive staff.
6. Motion to Approve the neighborhood purposes grant (NPG) application from Pacific Boosters in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for costs associated with national night out and purchasing fitness equipment for the Pacific Station. NCWP will be given a one six foot table; two chairs at the event. Recognition on LAPD Booster and Playa Vista’s social media and website and signage recognition at the event.
7. Motion to Approve the neighborhood purposes grant (NPG) application from Emerson Garden in the amount of $1,500.00 is for 45 kids (likely split over 3 classes) and covers the following for each participant; grow bag, organic soil, watering cup, plants, fertilizer, printed out care instructions, total per child $35, program cost is $1575 and the difference will be provided by EACGC and/or private donation.
8. Motion to approve disbursement of $1,500 for outreach event Westchester Arts & Music (WAM) Block Party on September 24, 2022, to include Vendor booth space 8’ by 8’ Signage on Garden Fence (along Emerson Ave.) Logo on Website, Social Media, Name on Postcard Mailer to 5,000 Westchester Homes, Live Announcement Recognition.
9. Motion to approve a letter asking that the City restore Neighborhood Council annual budgets to a minimum of $50,000, COUNCIL FILE 22-0600 – DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET REQUEST. This is necessary as Neighborhood Councils pay individually for technology licenses to meet virtually, meeting spaces when we return to in-person meetings, and outreach for upcoming election activities.
10. Motion to approve CANDIDATE FORUM(1) Meeting Starts at 6:00pm
  (2) Salute the Flag
  
  (3) Board Member Introductions
  (4) Moderator (John Logsdon) Introduces the NCWP, says a short blurb on our NC and the uniqueness of our area (including the geographic footprint and elements within our NC…LAX, Ballona Creek, LMU, etc). List all Candidates (Erin Darling, Gregg Good, Allison Holdorff Polhill, Soni Lloyd, Jim Murez, Michael Newhouse, Traci Park, Mat Smith). Introduction of Candidates and Ground Rules
  
  (5) Candidate Intro (:30 seconds):
  
  -Alphabetical by last name
  
  (6) Question #1 (:90 seconds): HOMELESS: What is your plan to combat homelessness in CD11 (or the city) and how is it different from other plans that have been tried in the past few years?
  
  -Reverse Alphabetical by last name
  
  (7) Question #2 (:60 seconds): HOMELESS: Do you think it should be illegal to camp near schools in parks or beaches if alternative housing has been offered? How would you handle the overnight parking of vehicle dwellers now that the parking moratorium has been lifted (storage/towing)?
  
  -Alphabetical by first name
  
  (8) Question #3 (:60 seconds): HOMELESS: How would you handle mental health support or substance support with homeless or the public at large.
  
  -Reverse Alphabetical by first name
  
  (9) Question #4 (2 minutes): PUBLIC SAFETY: Once elected, how would you reduce crime in CD11?
  
  -Longest First name in alphabetical
  
  (10) Question #5 (:30 seconds): PUBLIC SAFETY: Would you support an increase to LAPD budget?
  
  -Longest Last name in alphabetical
  
  (11) Question #6 (:30 seconds): PUBLIC SAFETY: What are your thoughts on the District Attorney’s Policies.
  
  -Reverse Longest First name in alphabetical
  
  (12) Question #7 (2 minutes): ENVIRONMENT: What is your plan for sustainable living in West LA; housing, density, and transportation? Are you in line with the LA 2030 plan (80% renewable and 97% carbon free grid by 2030) and LA 2035 plan (100% carbon free energy by 2035)?
  
  -Reverse Longest last name in alphabetical
  
  (13) Question #8 (1 minute): ENVIRONMENT: What are your thoughts on the environment regarding the local watershed, Ballona Creek, preservation of the wetlands and the Santa Monica Bay?
  
  -Alphabetical by last name
  
  (14) Question #9 (1 minute): ENVIRONMENT: What is your stance on LAX…pollution from air traffic? Expansion into Westchester? FAA Restrictions on land uses, including the LAX Northside.
  
  -Reverse Alphabetical by last name
  
  (15) Candidate Outro (:90 seconds)
  
  -Alphabetical by First name
  
  (16) Public Comment (20 minutes at :30 seconds each). (I’ll advise to keep the comments to all 8 candidates and not to a specific person)
  
  NOTE: The board and committee members can comment at this time. The candidates will not respond.
Discussion Calendar and related Public comment
Adjourn