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Empowerment Congress Southeast Area

Neighborhood Development Council (ECSEANDC)

Executive Committee

Jesus Andrade Co-Chairperson, Esther Monteilh, Co-Chairperson, Vacant, Secretary, Estrella Dela-Rosa, Treasurer, Malcolm Brown, Parliamentarian

General Board Members

Inell Woods, Eddie Lockhart, Cornell Ward, Rick Ross, Mary Edwards, Curtis Williams, Jose Estrada-Penada, Willie Jackson

Administrative Assistant Vaughn Martin

COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Services Center

Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office 8475 South Vermont Ave

Los Angeles, California 90044

MEETING LOCATION

Heritage College-Ready Academy High School 10101 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

6:30P.M. – 8:00P.M.

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PUBLIC INPUT AT ECSEANDC MEETINGS: The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to

address ECSEANDC on any item on the agenda. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when that item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters, not appearing on the agenda but within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction, will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board.

The Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Neighborhood Development Council meeting agendas are posted at the following locations: Green Meadows Rec. Center, 93rd Street Elementary School, Algin Sutton Recreation Center, Southeast Police Station and Locke High School. As covered 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, translators assisted listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting by calling our office at (424) 785-4893.

SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL (424)785-4893. PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS

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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 by appointment by contacting the council office at (424) 785-

4893, 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 out office at (424) 785-4893.

1. Call to Order J. Andrade, Council Chair 2. Welcome / Introduction J. Andrade, Council Chair 3. Roll Call J. Andrade, Council Chair

4. Board Vacancy: Discussion (5 Min.)

Below are the ECSEANDC vacant board seats. Please See Bylaws for Duties & Responsibilities also Item 11.1

• Member at Large III The Member at Large III position is an appointed position that will serve for the remainder of the term.

• Area Rep 1B The Area Rep 1B member was originally an elected position that will serve for the remainder of the four year term.

• Board Secretary The board secretary’s was originally an elected position and a new board secretary will serve for the remainder of the four year term.

5. Public Comments Comments from the Public on non-agenda items within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction. (2-Minutes per speaker) 6. Review and Approval of Minutes (5 Min.)

November 1, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes. November 22, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes 7. Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) Report (5 Min.) Taneda Larios 8. Council District Report (10 Min.) (Council District Report CD 8, 9, 15) CD8-Bernard Parks Office Mr. Bernie Motto, Field Deputy CD9-Jan Perry Office TBD CD15-Janice Hahn Office TBD

9. Unfinished Business: Discussion and Possible Board Action (5 Min.)

9.1 Follow up regarding letters sent to Mr. Jose Estrada-Penada re: attendance and Mr. Julian Rogers re: equipment.

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9.2 Board motion to propose a couple of dates for coordinating CERT Training, depending on availability of board members and trainer’s availability. CERT training would be open for board members and all community stakeholders.

9.3 Update from ad-hoc committee re: researching and hiring a company for web site and

new logo design.

10. New Business: Discussion and Possible Board Action (5-7 Min. Per Item)

10.1 Board motion to remove Jose Estrada-Penada from South East Neighborhood Council. See bylaws for process.

10.2 Discussion regarding Neighborhood Council Election process.

10.3 Review and board motion to approve Quarterly Reconciliation Report.

10.4 Board motion to appoint Adrianne Morris to the board position of Neighborhood Rep

1B.

Bio: I was born in Lynwood Calif. and I am a native Californian. I was raised in Compton and Watts. I attended school in the Compton School District. I am a people person and enjoy helping those less fortunate. I am a Criminal Justice Major and I attend Southwest College.

10.5 Board motion to appoint Jennifer Flowers to the board position of Member at Large III. 10.6 Discussion and board motion to approve ECSEANDC to apply for an intern through a

newly developed internship program created by both DONE & Loyola Marymount University.

10.7 Time to discuss long term plan of neighborhood council key events and dates for

remainder of fiscal year. 11. Consent Agenda- Board Action Discussion and Possible Board Action ( 3 Min.)

By definition a “consent Item” (CI) is an item for which all parties have given prior consent to or there is no additional expected discussion required. Any item for which this is not so MUST be removed from the Consent Agenda. All 3 committee chairs positions will be evaluated within the first six (6) months by the Executive committee to determine the effectiveness of the committee and its chair person.

11.1 Nomination / Self Nomination for any vacated board seat, all nomination require a

motion by a board member and a second must follow in order for there to be a vote, the board reserves the right to ask the nominee (s) to submit stakeholder status, a resume/CV or any other supporting document that could serve as proof of stakeholder status.

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12. Committee Reports Discussion and Possible Board Action (5 min.)

AD-HOC COMMITTEES (1-YEAR LIFE SPAN)

12A. Hospitality Committee (2min.) Committee Chair - Ms. C. Scott

STANDING COMMITTEES (Discussion and Possible Board Action)

12B. Outreach Committee Responsible for the development and implementation of outreach strategies to increase Community participation and overall knowledge of council purpose and practices, (Outreach strategies should incorporate Board and active Community members’ participation). Responsible for the coordination, distribution and posting of monthly meeting agendas. Responsible for the coordination of refreshment for all meetings. For regular meetings, agendas must be posted at the 5 By-Law documented public locations no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Meetings TBA. Vacant, Committee Chair

12C. Budget and Finance Committee Chaired by Appointed treasurer, responsibilities are to develop council budget monitoring, council spending and developing other sources of funding. Meetings TBA.

E. Dela-Rosa, Committee Chair 12D. Quality of Life Committee To partner with local, county, state and federal social service agencies as well as other organizations that deal with the enhancement of the Southeast Community. The creation of a clearing house of shared information. Meetings TBA.

C. Ward, Committee Chair

12E. Beautification Committee To develop projects and strategies to improve the visual appeal of the local Southeast Community and to monitored these strategies or projects for their effectiveness. Meetings TBA.

E. Monteilh, Committee Chair

12F. Public Safety Committee To coordinate Community efforts as it relates to public safety issues, including but not limited to C.E.R.T. Training, Ham Radio Training, Certification and communication, and Committee Chair to be a liaison to public and private protective agencies. Meetings TBA.

E. Monteilh, Committee Chair 12G. Youth & Young Adults Committee To steer Southeast community youth and young adults toward Community involvement and the development of future leaders. Meetings TBA

13. Board Member Comments (5 Min.) Comments by Board members on any items not covered in agenda.

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Requests for agenda items and committee referrals 14. Chair Closing Comments ( 3 Min.) 15. Adjournment

Announcements

Neighboring Neighborhood Council Announcements

• WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, meeting location: watts senior citizen center; 1657 E. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90002-2987, office location and phone number:10221 Compton Ave. #203, Los Angeles, CA 90002 (323) 564-0260

• HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, Board Meeting: 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM, Meeting Location: 135th Street Elementary School - 801 W. 135TH Street, Gardena, Ca 90247-2154, Office Location And Phone Number: PO Box 3723, Gardena, CA 90247, (310) 768-3853, harborgatewaynorth.org

• COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORS FOR 9TH DISTRICT UNITY, 4th Friday Of The Month At 4:30 Pm, Meeting Location; Estelle Van Meter Center Sr. Center - 606 E. 76th Street, Los Angeles, 90001-2802, office location and phone number; 7600 S. Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90001, (323) 750-0496

• EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Service Center - 8475 s. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 90044-3448, office location and phone number; 8475 s. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 (323) 789-1434.

• VOICES OF 90037, 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm, meeting location: Normandie Avenue Elementary School, 4505 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles CA 90037-2817, council contact information; (323) 299-0809

• EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, meeting location; Amistad Plaza Apartment - community room - 6050 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca 90047-1464, office location and phone number, 8475 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044, (323) 789-1449.

• EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 1ST Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm, meeting location, Expo Center Community Room. 2nd floor, 3980 So. Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007.

• Next Continued Board Education Meeting TBA

• Next Board Meeting: TBA

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BASIC ECSEANDC MEETING RULES ALL MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT. The basic council rules listed here are contained either in that act, the governing bylaws of this Council or in rules adopted by the Governing Board. All ECSEANDC Meeting Locations shall be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DEFINITION OF STAKEHOLDER: [Bylaws Article 3 (7) LA City Charter Sec 906(3)] “any individual who lives, owns

property, works, participates in a community or faith-based organization, or attends classes within the geographic area of this

Council”. 110th Street, South, 80th Street, North, Central Ave, East Vermont Ave, West and to include the Mark Ridley

Thomas constituent Center. (Bylaws Article II) AGENDAS – Unless otherwise posted, the ECSEANDC meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM at the Mark Ridley -Thomas Constituent Services Center. The agendas for ECSEANDC meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Items on the “Consent Agenda” may be voted on as a group unless a councilmember or stakeholder wishes to be heard on that item. In the event a councilmember or stakeholder wishes to be heard on an item, it will be called special and heard under the “Public Hearing” section of the agenda. Eight (8) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote of the entire council that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmember’s requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council Chair in the order requested. A motion calling the “previous question” may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate and the Chair will instruct the Secretary to call the roll on the matter.

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE For information on the Process for Reconsideration, ECSEANDC Stakeholder Grievance policy or any other procedural matter related to this Council, please consult the ECSEANDC Bylaws visiting the ECSEANDC Office at Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Services Center, Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office 8475 South Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California 90044.



Executive Committee

Jesus Andrade Co-Chairperson, Esther Monteilh, Co-Chairperson, Vacant, Secretary, Estrella Dela-Rosa, Treasurer, Malcolm Brown, Parliamentarian


Inell Woods, Eddie Lockhart, Cornell Ward, Rick Ross, Mary Edwards, Curtis Williams, Jose Estrada-Penada, Willie Jackson

Administrative Assistant Vaughn Martin


Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office 8475 South Vermont Ave


MEETING LOCATION

Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Services Center Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office

8475 South Vermont Ave Los Angeles, California 90044

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

6:30P.M. – 8:00P.M.

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PUBLIC INPUT AT ECSEANDC MEETINGS: The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to

address ECSEANDC on any item on the agenda. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when that item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters, not appearing on the agenda but within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction, will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board.


SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL (424)785-4893.

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PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS 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 by appointment by contacting the council office at (424) 785-

4893, 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 out office at (424) 785-4893.

1. Call to Order J. Andrade, Council Chair 7:13

2. Welcome / Introduction J. Andrade, Council Chair 3. Roll Call M. Brown, Parliamentarian Present – Andrade, Monteilh, Dela Rosa, Brown, Woods, Lockhart, Edwards, Williams, Jackson Absent – Ward, Ross, Estrada-Penada 4. Board Vacancy: Discussion (5 Min.)


Board Co-Chairperson The board co-chairperson was originally an elected position and a new co-chairperson will serve for the remainder of the term.

This position is filled by Ms. Monteilh. It was supposed to be Area Rep 1B.

Board Secretary The board secretary’s was originally an elected position and a new board secretary will serve for the remainder of the four year term.

Board members mentioned we may be not including one open seat in our agenda. We have 12 board members, but there are 15 seats on the board. Mr. Brown said he will figure out which seat this is. The open seat is at large seat III.

5. Public Comments Comments from the Public on non-agenda items within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction. (2-Minutes per speaker) Jennifer Flowers self nominated herself for a board opening of Board Secretary.

Her email is [email protected] Adrian Morris self nominated herself for a board opening of Area Rep 1B. Her email is [email protected] 6. Review and Approval of Minutes (5 Min.)

November 1, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes. Motion to table until next meeting – De la Rosa. 2nd – Monteilh All in favor to table 9-0. 7. Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) Report (5 Min.) Taneda Larios 8. Council District Report (10 Min.) (Council District Report CD 8, 9, 15)

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CD8-Bernard Parks Office Mr. Bernie Motto, Field Deputy CD9-Jan Perry Office TBD CD15-Janice Hahn Office TBD


9.1 Follow up regarding letters sent to Mr. Jose Estrada-Penada re: attendance and Mr. Julian Rogers re: equipment. 9.2 Board motion to propose a couple of dates for coordinating CERT Training, depending

on availability of board members and trainer’s availability. CERT training would be open for board members and all community stakeholders.

Motion to table – Williams 2nd – Edwards. All in favor 9 – 0.

10. New Business: Discussion and Possible Board Action (5-7 Min. Per Item) 10.1 Presentation by Stray Cat Alliance, a non-profit cat rescue. Executive Director Christi

Metropole will be presenting. Organization offers free spay/neuter programs for cats in South Los Angeles.

Ms. Monteilh spoke to the organization and they were not able to make it. Ms. Monteilh 10.2 Presentation from Mr. Richard Corral on possible board retreat mechanics, logistics,

and topics for ECSEANDC. Mr. Corral made a presentation about a possible retreat. He presented each board member with a ppt, discussed his bio and experience, possible board retreat goals and answered questions from board members. Cell: 213-840-8568 Email: [email protected]

10.3 Board motion to approve letter to Mr. Estrada-Penada about absences. 1st – Monteilh. Edwards – 2nd. Discussion about drafting a letter re: removal at 12/13 meeting.

10.4 Board motion to create an ad-hoc committee, for a 2 month period, to research and hire a company for web site and new logo design.

Discussion about committee, pros and cons. Motion - Lockhart 2nd – Edwards. All in favor 9 – 0. Board Members assigned to ad-hoc: Jesus Andrade and Esther Monteilh.

10.5 Board motion to approve one board member as SLAANC representative. This appointment is open to any board member.

Mr. Lockhart self-nominated to be the board member. Amendment: Board motion to approve Eddie Lockhart as the ECSEANDC SLAANC. Motion to amend – Monteilh. 2nd - Edwards All in favor 9 – 0. Motion to approve as amended – Williams. 2nd – Dela Rosa. All in favor 9 – 0.

10.6 Discussion and board motion to approve ECSEANDC to apply for an intern through a newly developed internship program created by both DONE & Loyola Marymount University.

Not discussed. Lack of time. 10.7 Time to discuss long term plan of neighborhood council key events and dates for

remainder of fiscal year. Not discussed. Lack of time.

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11. Consent Agenda- Board Action Discussion and Possible Board Action ( 3 Min.) By definition a “consent Item” (CI) is an item for which all parties have given prior consent to or there is no additional expected discussion required. Any item for which this is not so MUST be removed from the Consent Agenda. All 3 committee chairs positions will be evaluated within the first six (6) months by the Executive committee to determine the effectiveness of the committee and its chair person.



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E. Dela-Rosa, Committee Chair Ms. Dela Rosa gave update on UPAC NPG and asked for Ms. Monteilh’s signature on NPG. Update on the internet service because we currently do not have it. 12D. Quality of Life Committee To partner with local, county, state and federal social service agencies as well as other organizations that deal with the enhancement of the Southeast Community. The creation of a clearing house of shared information. Meetings TBA.

C. Ward, Committee Chair

12E. Beautification Committee To develop projects and strategies to improve the visual appeal of the local Southeast Community and to monitored these strategies or projects for their effectiveness. Meetings TBA.

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13. Board Member Comments (5 Min.) Comments by Board members on any items not covered in agenda. Requests for agenda items and committee referrals

14. Chair Closing Comments ( 3 Min.) 15. Adjournment

Motion to adjoun - Monteilh. 2nd - Williams. All in favor 9 – 0. Announcements


WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, meeting location: watts senior citizen center; 1657 E. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90002-2987, office location and phone number:10221 Compton Ave. #203, Los Angeles, CA 90002 (323) 564-0260

HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, Board Meeting: 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM, Meeting Location: 135th Street Elementary School - 801 W. 135TH Street, Gardena, Ca 90247-2154, Office Location And Phone Number: PO Box 3723, Gardena, CA 90247, (310) 768-3853, harborgatewaynorth.org

COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORS FOR 9TH DISTRICT UNITY, 4th Friday Of The Month At 4:30 Pm, Meeting Location; Estelle Van Meter Center Sr. Center - 606 E. 76th Street, Los Angeles, 90001-2802, office location and phone number; 7600 S. Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90001, (323) 750-0496

EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Service Center - 8475 s. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 90044-3448, office location and phone number; 8475 s. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 (323) 789-1434.

VOICES OF 90037, 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm, meeting location: Normandie Avenue Elementary School, 4505 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles CA 90037-2817, council contact information; (323) 299-0809

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EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, meeting location; Amistad Plaza Apartment - community room - 6050 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca 90047-1464, office location and phone number, 8475 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044, (323) 789-1449.

EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 1ST Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm, meeting location, Expo Center Community Room. 2nd floor, 3980 So. Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007.

Next Continued Board Education Meeting TBA

Next Board Meeting: TBA

BASIC ECSEANDC MEETING RULES

ALL MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT. The basic council rules listed here are contained either in that act, the governing bylaws of this Council or in rules adopted by the Governing Board. All ECSEANDC Meeting Locations shall be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DEFINITION OF STAKEHOLDER: [Bylaws Article 3 (7) LA City Charter Sec 906(3)] “any individual who lives, owns


Council”. 110th Street, South, 80th

Street, North, Central Ave, East Vermont Ave, West and to include the Mark Ridley

Thomas constituent Center. (Bylaws Article II) AGENDAS – Unless otherwise posted, the ECSEANDC meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM at the Mark Ridley -Thomas Constituent Services Center. The agendas for ECSEANDC meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Items on the “Consent Agenda” may be voted on as a group unless a councilmember or stakeholder wishes to be heard on that item. In the event a councilmember or stakeholder wishes to be heard on an item, it will be called special and heard under the “Public Hearing” section of the agenda. Eight (8) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote of the entire council that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmember’s requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council Chair in the order requested. A motion calling the “previous question” may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate and the Chair will instruct the Secretary to call the roll on the matter. RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE For information on the Process for Reconsideration, ECSEANDC Stakeholder Grievance policy or any other procedural matter related to this Council, please consult the ECSEANDC Bylaws visiting the ECSEANDC Office at Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Services Center, Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office 8475 South Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California 90044.



Executive Committee

Jesus Andrade Co-Chairperson, Vacant, Co-Chairperson, Vacant, Secretary, Estrella Dela-Rosa, Treasurer, Malcolm Brown, Parliamentarian


Inell Woods, Eddie Lockhart, Cornell Ward, Rick Ross, Mary Edwards Esther Monteilh, Curtis Williams, Jose Estrada-Penada, Willie Jackson

Administrative Aid Vacant


Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office 8475 South Veront Ave


MEETING LOCATION Heritage College-Ready Academy High School

10101 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

6:30P.M. – 8:00P.M.

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PUBLIC INPUT AT ECSEANDC MEETINGS: The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address ECSEANDC on any item on the agenda. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when that item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters, not appearing on the agenda but within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction, will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board.


SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL (424)785-4893. PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS

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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 by appointment by contacting the council office at (424) 785-4893, 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 out office at (424) 785-4893.

1. Call to Order J. Andrade, Council Chair 6:45pm 2. Welcome / Introduction J. Andrade, Council Chair 3. Roll Call M. Brown, Parliamentarian Present – Andrade, Dela-Rosa, Brown, Woods, Lockhart, Edwards, Monteilh, Williams, Jackson Absent – Ward, Ross, Estrada-Penada 4. Board Vacancy: Discussion (5 Min.)


• Board Co-Chairperson The board co-chairperson was originally an elected position and a new co-chairperson will serve for the remainder of the term.

• Board Secretary The board secretary’s was originally an elected position and a new board secretary will serve for the remainder of the four year term.

5. Public Comments Comments from the Public on non-agenda items within the

Board’s subject matter jurisdiction. (2-Minutes per speaker) Carlos Arden – Discussion/announcement about Public Immigrant Policies Institute of Los Angeles health fair on December 3, 2011. 6. Review and Approval of Minutes (5 Min.)

October 25th, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve - Williams 2nd - Lockhart. 8 in favor, 1 abstention. 7. Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) Report (5 Min.) Taneda Larios 8. Council District Report (10 Min.) (Council District Report CD 8, 9, 15) CD8-Bernard Parks Office Mr. Bernie Motto, Field Deputy CD9-Jan Perry Office TBD CD15-Janice Hahn Office TBD


9.1 Update from ad-hoc committee on interviews for a new Staff Secretary.

Committee is sunset. Committee is no longer meeting because we have our administrative aide.

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9. 2 Update on plan of council to meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, starting in December. Contact was made with Heritage College Ready Academy Principal and the board is able to meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Based on prior meetings board action, since we have the confirmed location for the 2nd Tuesday, we will be meeting now the 2nd (Heritage College Ready Academy) and 4th Tuesday of the month (Constituent Services Center).

9.3 Follow up regarding letters sent to Mr. Jose Estrada-Penada re: attendance and Mr. Julian Rogers re: equipment.

Discussion about Mr. Jose Estrada-Penada missing dates. Mr. Andrade discussed his meeting with Mr. Estrada-Penada missing board meetings and wanting to come back to the board. Mr. Brown clarified what was written in the bylaws. Discussion about possible board action in a future meeting for possible removal, Mr. Estrada-Penada writing a letter to the board and Mr. Estrada-Penada talking to the board. 10. New Business: Discussion and Possible Board Action (5-7 Min. Per Item)

10.1 Presentation by Stray Cat Alliance, a non-profit cat rescue. Executive Director Christi Metropole will be presenting. Organization offers free spay/neuter programs for cats in South Los Angeles.

No one present. Motion to table for a future meeting – Monteilh. 2nd – Edwards. 8 in favor. 1 abstention (Jackson).

10.2 Discussion and possible board action to determine if co-chair should be second signatory for P-card.

Mr. Brown read Bylaws, Article VIII, Section IV, regarding two signatures on bank account. Mr. Brown clarified that our bylaws state the chair or co-chair need to be the second signatory, based on the bylaws. Ms. Dela Rosa mentioned about Treasurer trainings handbook and the ability to have the second signatory being anyone on the board. Board discussed that our bylaws maybe out of date and we could amend this in our bylaws in the future if we so choose. Motion to approve – Woods. 2nd – Edwards. In favor – eight. Abstention – 1 (Dela Rosa).

10.3 Board motion to approve Mr. Lockhart’s self-nomination to serve as interim co-chair for a period of 3 months.

Motion to approve – Edwards. 2nd – Jackson. In favor – 2. Not in favor – 4. Abstain - 3. Motion is not approved.

10.4 Board motion to nominate Ms. Monteilh to serve as interim co-chair for a period of 3 months.

Motion to approve – Edwards. 2nd – Woods. In favor – 5. Not in favor – 0. Abstain – 4. Motion passes.

10.5 Board motion to add a second signatory to the P-card. Any board member is eligible to be the second signatory permitting they have taken the treasurer’s training. If a board member has not taken this training, this can be a conditional board motion dependant upon the person finishing the training.

Ms. Monteilh is the second signatory, based on items 10.2 and 10.4. 10.6 Board motion to propose a couple of dates for coordinating CERT Training,

depending on availability of board members and trainer’s availability. CERT training would be open for board members and all community stakeholders.

Motion to table – Williams. 2nd – Woods. All in favor 9 - 0. Mr. Brown will find more information and come back to the next meeting with this to better help our planning.

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10.7 Board motion to limit Board’s Neighborhood Purpose Grants (NPGs) to NTE a $500 or $1000 limit per request.

Board discussion about merits of $500 vs. $1000 for NPGs. Ms. Dela Rosa discussed our board currently paid $4500 to NPGs for this year. Based on our budget we have ~$6300 for NPGs for the remainder of the year. Motion to amend item to not exceed $1000 – Dela Rosa. 2nd – Jackson. In favor – 8. Abstain – 1 (Lockhart). Motion to approve amended motion – Williams. 2nd – Monteilh. In favor – 8. Against – 1 (Lockhart).

10.8 Time to discuss long term plan of neighborhood council key events and dates for remainder of fiscal year.

Mr. Andrade talked about having another board retreat sometime in January. 11. Consent Agenda- Board Action Discussion and Possible Board Action ( 3 Min.)

By definition a “consent Item” (CI) is an item for which all parties have given prior consent to or there is no additional expected discussion required. Any item for which this is not so MUST be removed from the Consent Agenda. All 3 committee chairs positions will be evaluated within the first six (6) months by the Executive committee to determine the effectiveness of the committee and its chair person.



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12D. Quality of Life Committee To partner with local, county, state and federal social service agencies as well as other organizations that deal with the enhancement of the Southeast Community. The creation of a clearing house of shared information. Meetings TBA.

C. Ward, Committee Chair 12E. Beautification Committee To develop projects and strategies to improve the visual appeal of the local Southeast Community and to monitored these strategies or projects for their effectiveness. Meetings TBA.




13. Board Member Comments (5 Min.) Comments by Board members on any items not covered in agenda. Requests for agenda items and committee referrals

Agenda item for board to approve letter to Mr. Estrada-Penada about absences and possible from board. Agenda item to create a committee to hire company for web site and new logo design for a 2 month period. Ms. Monteilh talked Mayor’s budget day being well attended and the Halloween event at Green Meadows. Agenda item to have one board member as SLAANC representative. 14. Chair Closing Comments ( 3 Min.) When a board meeting, Mr. Vaughn will work our meetings, Wednesdays and Thursdays, for a total of 10 hours. No board meeting week, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 5 hours each. Work 10 hours per week. 15. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn– Monteilh. 2nd – Williams. All in favor 9 – 0. Announcements


• WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, meeting location: watts senior citizen center; 1657 E. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90002-2987, office location and phone number:10221 Compton Ave. #203, Los Angeles, CA 90002 (323) 564-0260

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• HARBOR GATEWAY NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, Board Meeting: 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM, Meeting Location: 135th Street Elementary School - 801 W. 135TH Street, Gardena, Ca 90247-2154, Office Location And Phone Number: PO Box 3723, Gardena, CA 90247, (310) 768-3853, harborgatewaynorth.org

• COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORS FOR 9TH DISTRICT UNITY, 4th Friday Of The Month At 4:30 Pm, Meeting Location; Estelle Van Meter Center Sr. Center - 606 E. 76th Street, Los Angeles, 90001-2802, office location and phone number; 7600 S. Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90001, (323) 750-0496

• EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SOUTHWEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Service Center - 8475 s. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 90044-3448, office location and phone number; 8475 s. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 (323) 789-1434.

• VOICES OF 90037, 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm, meeting location: Normandie Avenue Elementary School, 4505 S Raymond Ave, Los Angeles CA 90037-2817, council contact information; (323) 299-0809

• EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm, meeting location; Amistad Plaza Apartment - community room - 6050 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca 90047-1464, office location and phone number, 8475 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044, (323) 789-1449.

• EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS NORTH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL, 1ST Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm, meeting location, Expo Center Community Room. 2nd floor, 3980 So. Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007.

• Next Continued Board Education Meeting TBA

• Next Board Meeting: TBA

BASIC ECSEANDC MEETING RULES ALL MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT. The basic council rules listed here are contained either in that act, the governing bylaws of this Council or in rules adopted by the Governing Board. All ECSEANDC Meeting Locations shall be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DEFINITION OF STAKEHOLDER: [Bylaws Article 3 (7) LA City Charter Sec 906(3)] “any individual who lives, owns


Council”. 110th Street, South, 80th Street, North, Central Ave, East Vermont Ave, West and to include the Mark Ridley

Thomas constituent Center. (Bylaws Article II) AGENDAS – Unless otherwise posted, the ECSEANDC meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM at the Mark Ridley -Thomas Constituent Services Center. The agendas for ECSEANDC meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Items on the “Consent Agenda” may be voted on as a group unless a councilmember

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or stakeholder wishes to be heard on that item. In the event a councilmember or stakeholder wishes to be heard on an item, it will be called special and heard under the “Public Hearing” section of the agenda. Eight (8) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote of the entire council that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmember’s requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council Chair in the order requested. A motion calling the “previous question” may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate and the Chair will instruct the Secretary to call the roll on the matter.

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE For information on the Process for Reconsideration, ECSEANDC Stakeholder Grievance policy or any other procedural matter related to this Council, please consult the ECSEANDC Bylaws visiting the ECSEANDC Office at Mark Ridley-Thomas Constituent Services Center, Councilman Bernard C. Parks Field Office 8475 South Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California 90044.

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