EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS WEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Meeting Minutes

July 16, 2012

DWP- Crenshaw Community Room * 4030 Crenshaw Blvd * Los Angeles, CA 90008
Present Excused Unexcused Name Present Excused Unexcused Name Lanz Alexander, Treasurer X Mary Jones-Darks X Ronda Brown X Carl Morgan X Karen Caesar X Johnnie Raines X Yvonne Ellett X Jackie Ryan X Lark Galloway-Gilliam X Denise Stansell X Mark Gory X David Winston, Chair X Damien Goodmon, Vice Chair X Jason Lombard X (Dinner by Malachias Savory Meals) Call to Order & Roll Call: Meeting was called to order at 6:48. There is not a quorum. Public Comment: The Jackie Tatum Tennis Tournament at Rancho Cienega Park was a success. The funds transfer is still in progress. th Sylvia Jones announced the 7 Annual New Orleans Festival. If the ECWANDC funds the event, it will receive a booth. The th Festival is only on one day, August 4 . There was a full bus for the 7/14 trip to Las Vegas. National Night out will be on Tuesday, August 7. Jackie warned stakeholders to be aware of a BP pipeline running through Windsor Hills. She contacted Fernando Ramirez in Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas office. Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes Item:

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The June 2, 2012 Minutes were reworked. One correction was made to the Discussion regarding the damaged Leimert Park Gateway Monument. Lark moved to accept the minutes with the correction. Mark seconded. Vote: 8 yays, 1 abstention

Committee Report: Planning, Land Use, & Beautification Carl reported the BOTACH investigation is going slowly. The Citys minimal staff and lower budgets dont allow inspectors to do overtime. Inspectors also oversee larger areas than before. Lark insisted the Board needs a person to come and speak. BOTACH has been able to expand because no one has been staying on top of the issue. Inspector Todd or Luke Zamperini of Building & Safety, and Jan Deandre, City Attorney need to supply a plan of action, what the Board can expect regarding resolution. The Urban Planning Academy only had room for 30 registrants but there are 42 instead, including 1 teenager. Attendance will be 52, which includes the staff. The Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza will provide a staff, prepare the room, audio, and WiFi. Committee Report: Finance No activity on the purchase card Lanz turned in a Demand Warrant and the 2013 Budget Not a lot of money to offer for committees ECWANDC Meeting Minutes | Page 1

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None Committee Report: Neighborhood Council Election Ronda spoke for Karen. An Application has been filled out. Outreach suggestions included a Facebook page, flyers dropped off by paid walkers, mailing, block club contact. Electronic submission is the preferred method of candidate filing Rosalie Preston insisted the committee get the word out ASAP. She encouraged co-coordinating efforts with another neighborhood council, and using community events like neighborhood watch meetings or the Unity Fest. Official candidate filing date is now, but verification wont happen until August. The election process needs volunteers stakeholders that are not running for office. None Committee Report: Outreach The Neighborhood Council election will be part of the outreach on a double-sided flyer There will be an email to the people who have signs to place them out at all times, like the Cherrywood Block Club does. The rest of the yard signs will be divided; areas will be assigned. None Shuttle Transport Lark wrote a letter objecting to the removal of the trees on Crenshaw Blvd and asked for an alternative. Transportation is scheduled between mid to late October There will be a hour stop at Crenshaw & King Travel dates need to consider the Annual Taste of Soul DOT is meeting daily regarding travel plans None Fracking Letter Ronda is still forming the Boards letter in opposition to Fracking

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Lark motioned to write a letter to State Senators Holly Mitchell and Betsy Butler to place a moratorium on all fracking until appropriate legislation is developed. Carl seconded. Vote: Unanimous Food policy Discussion regarding a letter of support was tabled.

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Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 pm. Minutes as Approved by Board at _8_ / _4_ / _12_ Meeting Signature: _______Yvonne Ellett____________ ECWANDC Recording Secretary

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