Board Members CHAIRPERSON Vincente B. Miles VICE-CHAIRPERSON Nicole Walker CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Joseph Forster RECORDING SECRETARY Andrew Lamotte TREASURER Ivette Alé PARLIAMENTARIAN Sunserae Keaton EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE Laure Ferguson AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE Sally Embrey AREA 2 REPRESENTATIVE Vacant AREA 3 REPRESENTATIVE Gennesis Lopez AREA 4 REPRESENTATIVE Alonzo Warren AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE Dr. Monica Lomeli COMMUNITY/NONPROFIT REPRESENTATIVE Vacant FAITH BASED REPRESENTATIVE Vacant YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE Michael J. Parker AGENDA Voices Neighborhood Council Regular Meeting Vermont Square Branch Library 1201 West 48 th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:30 pm The public is requested to fill out a Speaker Card to address the Board on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board meeting. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Senior Lead Officer/Public Officials (7 mins) 4. General Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items 5. Approval of Minutes- Discussion and Possible Action (7 mins) November 2017 and December 2017 6. Approval of MERs Discussion and Possible Action (7 mins) July 2017, August 2017, September 2017, October 2017, and November 2017 7. NPG from Ron Finley Project Approval of $5000 to cover a portion of the $5880 Event Fees for the Ron Finley Project in June 2018 Discussion and Possible Action 8. Hands Only CPR Trainings with the American Heart Association VNC to approve up to $2000 for food, venue, and outreach for February 2018 CPR Trainings for 50 individuals Discussion and Possible Action 9. Vermont Square Branch Library Spring Event VNC to co-sponsor event with Vermont Square Library Spring event on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 for 250 children in VNC Community Discussion Only 10. Impacts of Cannabis Dispensaries to VNC Community Formation of Ad Hoc Committee on Cannabis Discussion and Possible Action 11. Impacts of Exposition Park Usage and Stadium Construction on VNC Community Formation of Ad Hoc Committee on Environmental Effects of Expo Park events and Construction Discussion and Possible Action 12. Status of Voices NC Office Location and Access Update on Office location: RISE Financial Pathways, 4060 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 13. Business Cards for VNC Elected Officers VNC to obtain quotes for business cards for all VNC Elected Officials Discussion Only 14. Strategic Planning VNC to schedule Annual Strategic Planning & Council training to be held in January Discussion Only 15. Announcements VNC Inventory will be conducted by the City on January 29, 2018 from 2 4 pm at RISE Financial Pathways, 4060 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037 16. Fill Vacancies- Discussion and Possible Action (Please refer to our bylaws Article V, Section 6. for our procedures to fill vacancies) Faith Based Representative At-Large Representative Community/Nonprofit Organization Representative 17. Items for Next Agenda 18. Adjourn PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS Voices NC agendas are posted for public review at the following community locations: JOHN MUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL, 5929 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, MANUAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 4131 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037, MENLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4156 Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037, VERMONT SQUARE LIBRARY, 1201 W. 48 th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037, SAINT CECELIA s CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4230 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037 You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City s Early Notification System at http://www.lacity.org/government/subscriptions/neighborhoodcouncils/index.htm THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - As a covered entity 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, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joseph Forster, Corresponding Secretary, at josephjforster@gmail.com 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 at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joseph Forster, Corresponding Secretary, at josephjforster@gmail.com RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS For information on the Voices NC s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the Voices NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and at https://empowerla.org/voicesof90037/ SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joseph Forster, Secretario Correspondiente, por correo electrónico a josephjforster@gmail.com para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Vacancies and Responsibilities: Community-Based/Nonprofit Organizations Representative - represents the interests of community-based and/or nonprofit organizations (501(c) 3) in the VNC area, and who is a designated representative of a community based/nonprofit organization that provides services within in the VNC boundaries. A "designated representative" shall be the individual who is selected by a community organization to represent said constituencies to the VNC. This member is also responsible for ongoing outreach activities to this sector of our community. Faith-Based Representative - represents the interest of faith-based organizations in our community and who is a designated representative of a faith-based organization located within the boundaries of the VNC area. A "designated representative" shall be the individual who is selected by a faith-based organization to represent said constituencies to the VNC. Area 2 Representative - represents all interests within Area 2 of the VNC. PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS Voices NC agendas are posted for public review at the following community locations: JOHN MUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL, 5929 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, MANUAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 4131 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037, MENLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4156 Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037, VERMONT SQUARE LIBRARY, 1201 W. 48 th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037, SAINT CECELIA s CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4230 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037 You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City s Early Notification System at http://www.lacity.org/government/subscriptions/neighborhoodcouncils/index.htm THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - As a covered entity 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, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joseph Forster, Corresponding Secretary, at josephjforster@gmail.com 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 at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joseph Forster, Corresponding Secretary, at josephjforster@gmail.com RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS For information on the Voices NC s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the Voices NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our Board meetings and at https://empowerla.org/voicesof90037/ SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte a Joseph Forster, Secretario Correspondiente, por correo electrónico a josephjforster@gmail.com para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.
Monthly Expenditure Report Reporting Month: August 2017 NC Name: Voices of 90037 Budget Fiscal Year: 2017-2018 Beginning Total Spent Monthly Cash Reconciliation Remaining Outstanding Commitments Net Available $42000.00 $42000.00 $42000.00 Budget Category Office Adopted Budget Monthly Cash Flow Analysis Total Spent this Month Unspent Budget Outstanding Outreach Elections Community Improvement Project Neighborhood Purpose Grants Net Available Funding Requests Under Review: Encumbrances: Previous Expenditures: Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding
Monthly Expenditure Report Reporting Month: July 2017 NC Name: Voices of 90037 Budget Fiscal Year: 2017-2018 Beginning Total Spent Monthly Cash Reconciliation Remaining Outstanding Commitments Net Available $42000.00 $42000.00 $42000.00 Budget Category Office Adopted Budget Monthly Cash Flow Analysis Total Spent this Month Unspent Budget Outstanding Outreach Elections Community Improvement Project Neighborhood Purpose Grants Net Available Funding Requests Under Review: Encumbrances: Previous Expenditures: Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding
Monthly Expenditure Report Reporting Month: November 2017 NC Name: Voices of 90037 Budget Fiscal Year: 2017-2018 Beginning Total Spent Monthly Cash Reconciliation Remaining Outstanding Commitments Net Available $42000.00 $42000.00 $42000.00 Budget Category Office Adopted Budget Monthly Cash Flow Analysis Total Spent this Month Unspent Budget Outstanding Outreach Elections Community Improvement Project Neighborhood Purpose Grants Net Available Funding Requests Under Review: Encumbrances: Previous Expenditures: Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding
Monthly Expenditure Report Reporting Month: October 2017 NC Name: Voices of 90037 Budget Fiscal Year: 2017-2018 Beginning Total Spent Monthly Cash Reconciliation Remaining Outstanding Commitments Net Available $42000.00 $42000.00 $42000.00 Budget Category Office Adopted Budget Monthly Cash Flow Analysis Total Spent this Month Unspent Budget Outstanding Outreach Elections Community Improvement Project Neighborhood Purpose Grants Net Available Funding Requests Under Review: Encumbrances: Previous Expenditures: Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding
Monthly Expenditure Report Reporting Month: September 2017 NC Name: Voices of 90037 Budget Fiscal Year: 2017-2018 Beginning Total Spent Monthly Cash Reconciliation Remaining Outstanding Commitments Net Available $42000.00 $42000.00 $42000.00 Budget Category Office Adopted Budget Monthly Cash Flow Analysis Total Spent this Month Unspent Budget Outstanding Outreach Elections Community Improvement Project Neighborhood Purpose Grants Net Available Funding Requests Under Review: Encumbrances: Previous Expenditures: Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding Expenditures Subtotal: Outstanding
Da FUNction 2 Summary Event Size 1500 people Event Fees Staff/Participants Equipment Promotion Food $5,880.00 $16,750.00 $2,995.50 $1,750.00 $1,069.00 TOTAL PRODUCTION COST $28,444.50
Da FUNction 2 EVENT FEES Item Vendor Amount ($) Quantity Total Notes Venue Deposit Parks & Rec $1,080.00 1 $1,080.00 Street Closures City of L.A. $800.00 1 $800.00 Insurance Taylor & Taylor $500.00 1 $500.00 LY-350 Installation Materials Various $2,000.00 1 $2,000.00 LY-1290 Photography/Vidography Royal Studios $1,500.00 1 $1,500.00 Total $5,880.00
Da FUNction 2 STAFF/PARTICIPANTS Item Vendor Amount ($) Quantity Total Notes Consultation Fees RFP $5,000.00 1 $5,000.00 Ron needs to determine his producers fee Live Talent $5,000.00 1 $5,000.00 TBD Artist Stipends Weaving Sohani Mosaic Mosaic Mafia Ceramics Wayne Perry Face Paint Erika Graffiti Art Vyal Rubber Stamp Art Urbanite Installation Marco Henna Juggler Drawing Starvault Woodworking Sidestreet Gardening RFP Sculpture Installation Ben Moran Hula Hooping Wendy Belly Dancing Pound Fitness -Jose Guayaki Yoga Keith Mitchel Arial Silks Stilt Walker Jewelry Making Silk Screening Hit and Run Photo Project Jr's Inside Out Story Telling Mike Bonifer Las Fotos Las Fotos Bubbles RFP
?? Sonia Romero Painting Retna Participating Organizations California African American Muse LA Trade Tech Community Coalition South LA Shields For Families City Of Angels Boxing Village Health Foundation Tree People -Alex ARC Compton Jr. Posse Guayaki Foundation Total $16,750.00
Da FUNction 2 EQUIPMENT Item Vendor Amount ($) Quantity Total Notes Canopies Party On Rentals $59.00 20 $1,180.00 LY-13 10x10 Tables Party On Rentals $7.95 30 $238.50 LY-20 6ft Tables Chairs Party On Rentals $1.15 200 $230.00 LY-$200 Moon Bounce & Generator Party On Rentals $745.00 1 $745.00 LY-$450 Sound System/AV DJ Reg $500.00 1 $500.00 Truck Uhaul $51.00 2 $102.00 Total $2,995.50
Da FUNction 2 PROMOTION Item Vendor Amount ($) Quantity Total Notes Yard Signs Super Cheap Signs $400.00 1 $400.00 LY-$317.20-50 qty Postcards Vistaprint $200.00 1 $200.00 LY-$193.00-1,000 qty Facebook Ads Facebook $5.00 10 $50.00 LY- $25.00 Poster Marketing/Publicity coordinator OfficeMax Independant Contractor $100.00 1 $100.00 LY-$68.56 Press release Graphic Design Independant Contractor $1,000.00 1 $1,000.00 Art director E-Blasts Neighborhood Mailers Press Release District 9 District 9 10k 56,776 1 For 90037 surrounding Vermont Square Park Total $1,750.00
Da FUNction 2 FOOD Item Vendor Amount ($) Quantity Total Notes Food Truck Roy Choi Food Truck Food Truck Farmers Belly Homegirl Cafe $1,000.00 1 $1,000.00 Refundable deposit based on sales Popcorn Party On Rentals $69.00 1 $69.00 Total $1,069.00