Agendas / Outreach

COMMITTEE MEETING
Outreach Committee

Monday, December 2, 2024, 6:30 PM
Fire Station 82 Annex
1800 N. BRONSON AVENUE, L.A., CA 90028
Second Floor Conference Room

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 The Neighborhood Council system enables meaningful civic participation for all Angelenos and serves as a voice for improving government responsiveness to local communities and their needs. We are an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles, comprised of stakeholder volunteers who are devoted to the mission of improving our communities.
  1. Roll Call
  2. Approval of October 2024 Committee Meeting Minutes
  3. Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (2 minutes each)
  4. Chair Report

    1. Update on recent community events and upcoming outreach projects
  5. Updates from Local, State, and Elected Officials
  6. Youth Representative Report

    1. Update on recent youth activities and community event involvement, including planning a local volunteer fair.
  7. Outreach Strategies

    1. Consideration of specific outreach strategies for increasing Neighborhood Council engagement, including but not limited to:
      1. Hosting tabling events at local gatherings and public spaces.
      2. Forming community partnerships to enhance outreach reach and visibility.
      3. Implementing a social media campaign to encourage neighborhood involvement.
    2. Potential motion to move forward with planning any discussed strategies
  8. Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) Requests

    1. Bicycle Kitchen

      1. Presentation on a proposed Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) of up to $5,000 for essential tools, education, and outreach materials aimed at community involvement and bike repair workshops.
      2. Discussion and possible motion to approve NPG to present at a General Board meeting. Document Link
    2. A Million Drops

      1. Presentation by Sheila Irani on a proposed Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) for shower supplies, utilities, underwear, and sweatshirts for the Refresh Center at Hollywood Adventist, which supports unhoused individuals.

        1. Itemized funding discussion: Allocation toward shower supplies, utilities, and essential clothing items.
        2. Duration of funding: Discussion on the intended number of months this funding will cover to support program longevity.
      2. Discussion and possible motion to approve NPG to present at a General Board meeting.
    3. World Harvest Food Bank

      1. Presentation on a proposed Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) of up to $4,999 for a Sprinter Van with a high top to support community food distribution efforts.

        1. Discussion on funding allocation for the van and its intended uses.
        2. Discussion and possible motion to approve NPG to present at a General Board meeting. Document Link 1 Document Link 2 Document Link 3 Website: http://www.worldharvestla.org/
    4. D) LAFD Fire Station 76

      1. Presentation on a proposed Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) of up to $2,000 for the irrigation system of a newly implemented Community Garden.

        1. Discussion on funding allocation for irrigation system improvements.
      2. Discussion and possible motion to approve NPG to present at a General Board meeting. Document Link
  9. Old/Ongoing Business
  10. New/Future Business

Adjournment

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