(ECSEANDC) Executive Committee Julian Rogers, Chairperson Lawrence Young, Co-Chair Patricia A. Davis, Secretary Lula Bishop, Treasurer pro temp David Dudley Clark, Maria M. Lopez, Monica Newman, Justine Hurst, Priscilla Jacquette, Winetra Pleasant, Esther Monteilh, Willie Solomon, Pat Guillory COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS. (M.R.T.C.S.C.) 8475 South Vermont Ave Los Angeles, California 90044 STEERING MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 10, 2005 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC INPUT AT ECSEANDCMEETINGS: Members of the public may speak on any item on the agenda at the time it is being discussed and when recognized by the Council Chair or presiding Board Member. The Empowerment Congress Southeast Area meeting agendas are posted at the following locations: Green Meadows Rec. Center, 93 rd Street Elementary School, Algin Sutton Children Center, Southeast Police Station and Locke High School. Translators, sign language interpreters, and listening devices for the hard-of-hearing are available upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting by calling Tom Soong toll free at (866) LA HELPS. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AS THEY ARISE 1. 6:30. Call to Order J. Rogers, Chair 2. Roll Call Secretary 3. Welcome / Introduction J. Rogers, Chair 4. Approval of previous meetings minutes Motions for corrections as necessary Secretary receive and file 5. Public Comments non-agenda items Speakers Card required (2-Minutes per speaker) 6. Unfinished Business Discussion and Possible Board Action Council Governing Board Appointments; (2) At-Large Members, (1) Board Secretary Duties & Responsibilities Neighborhood Representatives: Post notices of all Governing Body and Area Assembly meetings. Serve on committees and perform other duties as directed by
Page 2 of 6 the Chair. Identify and monitor issues within the Neighborhood Development Council boundaries. At-Large Members: Shall have the same duties and responsibilities as Neighborhood Representatives. Secretary maintains all official Council documents, order office supplies, and maintain office key, and inventory records on office supplies, assist Treasurer with purchasing orders, and other duties as assigned by the Board Chair. Record and Prepare for distribution, Council meeting minutes (72 hours prior to meeting). 7. Updates High School #12 September 29, 2005 meeting with ECSEANDC Board LAUSD site selection committee recommends the Mettler site; 300 thru 500 block, between San Pedro St. and Avalon Blvd to include 88 th Place, 87 th Street ending at 87 th Place. Next meeting with LAUSD in approximately 6 weeks 8. New Business Possible Agenda Items; October 25, 2005 Council Appointments Formation of Council Committees Development of Council Calendar Mayors Budget Process 2006-2007 ECSEANDC Council 2006-2007 Possible Agenda Items; November 22, 2005 9. Consent Agenda Items that are for information only, and do not require a decision or any Board action Item 1 APPOINTMENT (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS Lula Bishop as CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Election Committee.
Page 3 of 6 This is an AD HOC committee NOT subject to Brown Act requirements, with a set expiration date of November 22, 2005 Item 2 APPOINTMENT - (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS David Dudley-Clark as CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area By-Law Committee. This is an AD HOC committee NOT subject to Brown Act requirements, with a set expiration date of December 27, 2005 Item 3 APPOINTMENT - (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS Maria M. Lopez as CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Beautification Committee. This is will be a standing committee and subject to Brown Act requirements. Item 4 APPOINTMENT - (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS Winetra Pleasant as CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Outreach Committee. This is will be a standing committee and subject to Brown Act requirements. Item 5 APPOINTMENT - (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS Pat Guillory as CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Quality of Life Committee. This is will be a standing committee and subject to Brown Act requirements. Item 6 APPOINTMENT - (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS David Dudley-Clark as CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Youth Involvement Committee. This is will be a standing committee and subject to Brown Act requirements. Item 7 APPOINTMENT - (Subject to confirmation of the Board) The Chair hereby APPOINTS David Dudley-Clark as Treasurer for the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area, and as such the CHAIRPERSON of the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Neighborhood Development Council Budget and Finance Committee. This is will be a standing committee and subject to Brown Act requirements. Committee Reports 10. Board Member Comments - Comments by Board on any items not covered in agenda - Requests for agenda items and committee referrals
11. Chair closing comments 12. Announcements Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Page 4 of 6 FEMA is hiring temporary Registration Intake workers for their call center in Pasadena. Those hired will be assisting and registering individuals inquiring about disaster assistance. Must have excellent telephone/communication and customer service skills. Must be able to operate a laptop computer and use Microsoft Office. Must be a U.S. citizen, have a valid CDL and a H.S. diploma. Must be able to work up to 12 hours/day, 7 days/week starting at 5AM. Must be proficient in English. Spanish desired. This job can have its stressful moments. Some callers will have lost everything, including loved ones. Pay $18/hour. Overtime paid for hours worked over 8/day or 40/week @ $24.00/hr. Email resumes to: FEMA-R9-Jobs@dhs.gov, FAX to: 626-431-3875. LAFD'S RECOMMENDED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS KIT: The Los Angeles Fire Department Disaster Preparedness Unit recommends that residents have 5 days of emergency supplies, including: 1. Water, at least one gallon of water per person per day. 2. Food, dry and canned - and tasty. 3. Warm clothes, sturdy shoes, sleeping bag and tent. 4. First-aid kit, including prescription medicines. 5. Toilet paper, plastic bags, and wet hygiene wipes. 6. Emergency tools, including a crowbar. 7. Work and latex gloves. 8. Flashlights, light sticks and batteries. 9. Portable radio, batteries and local map. 10. Fire Extinguisher. Announcements Continued EX-OFFENDER JOB FAIR OCTOBER 21, 2005: Bishop Noel Jones and the City of Refuge s Anchor of Hope Ministries in Partnership with The County of Los Angeles The City of Los Angeles Invite you to attend an Ex-Offender Job, Resource and Health Fair Friday, October 21, 2005 10am to 2pm City of Refuge Church 14527 S. San Pedro Street Gardena, California 90248 For information, please contact Countywide Criminal Justice Coordination Committee (213)974-8398 or Visit Events at our website: www.igtf.info In Conjunction with: US Probation Department, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations, California Employment Development Department, Executive Office Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Interagency Gang Task Force, Los Angeles City Human Relations
Page 5 of 6 Commission, Work Source California, Los Angeles City Community Development Department, Ex-Offender Action Network, Weingart Center Association, People Assisting the Homeless, Chrysalis and Los Angeles Urban League Work Source Business and Career Center An equal opportunity employer/program. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. To ensure availability, your request should be received at least 72 hours in advance of the need. Please call, City of Los Angeles TTY# 213-847-3770 or County of Los Angeles TTY# 213-738-3191. Resource Information at Fair: Child Support/Custody Tattoo Removal Bonding Services Health Clinic Housing Credit Counseling/Financial Literacy Domestic Violence Counseling Workshops being offered: Building Financial Security/ Road Map to Financial Security Expungements Employment Counseling/How to Keep a Job Ex-Offender Testimonials Next Meeting Date/Location October 24, 2005 @ M.R.T.CSC 6:30 PM 8:00 Adjournment
Page 6 of 6 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, 80 th 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 4 th Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM at the. 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. Other Board Rules will be put in place and this section will be updated as necessary.