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Wilmington Neighborhood Council 544 N. Avalon Boulevard, Suite 103, Wilmington, California 90744 310.522.2013 | [email protected] | www.wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com

NOTICE OF WNC MONTHLY GOVERNING BOARD AND STAKEHOLDER MEETINGs ongoing date change

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. Phineas Banning High School –1527 Lakme Avenue., Wilmington, CA 90744, Cragin Theatre

AGENDA

If a member of the public wishes to address the Board, we ask that you fill out a speaker card, located on the table at the

entrance to the auditorium and submit it to the Chair or designated member. Public comments will be limited to 2 minutes per

speaker and the Chair will call you up by name when it’s your turn to address the board. This meeting will conclude no later

than 8:45pm. Any items not addressed will be carried over to the next meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance, and opening remarks from Chair Contreras (3-5 minutes) Reminder: Board members please raise your hand to be recognized by the Chair or presiding officer prior to speaking. Board members 2 minutes each please. A board member may speak a second time after all other board members have had an opportunity to speak. Board members may not engage with the stakeholder during public comment period.

a. Roll call by the Secretary-Santiago Sedillo b. Introduction of the newly seated Wilmington Neighborhood Council Governing Board for the

new term 2019-2021 c. Check Board member training certification is updated for board participation per State law. All

elected officials are required to take the Ethics training to participate. No training, no input, motions, seconds, or voting by the board member.

d. The Congress of Neighborhood Councils is Saturday, September 28. Workshop information by Lydia.

e. The LA City Bureau of Street Services scheduled a day for small asphalt repairs on potholes. September 17-19th. Repairs were made on Lomita Blvd & Eubank Ave, Mar Vista & E, 1200 N. Drum Ave, Figueroa & PCH, Lomita Blvd. & Wilmington. Blvd., Wilmington Blvd. & Figueroa Street. Next repair dates are scheduled for May 2020.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR Note: Consent calendar items are considered to be non- controversial and will be treated as one agenda item. There will be no discussion of these items unless an item is removed from the consent calendar, in which case it will be considered as time allows on the regular agenda. Any member of the Board may request that an item be removed. Motion to approve the consent calendar

a. Approve August 31, 2019 Governing Board and Stakeholder meeting minutes for the WNC Retreat & Strategic Planning 2019-2020

b. Approve the WNC Big Vision & Strategic Plan for FY 2019 c. Motion to approve Bridgegap to take meeting minutes for the September 24, 2019 board &

stakeholder meeting at an hourly rate of $25.74 in the amount not to exceed $102.96 for the hours of 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

d. Approve the invoice to Bridgegap for meeting minutes at the WNC 2019 Retreat meeting in the amount of $198.19.

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e. Approve payment to the Mailroom/Kristina Smith for August services in the amount of $190.00. Recurring expenses

f. Approve the reimbursement to Chair Valerie Contreras for the purchase of Retreat meeting breakfast items from Smart & Final in the amount of $68.44.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT-Gina Martinez a. Discussion and motion to approve Monthly Expenditure Report for August 2019 b. Discussion and motion to approve purchasing board member name plates in the amount not to

exceed $135.00.

4.PRESENTATION from the LA County Sanitation District on the Clear Water Project update and Outreach

program. Arlene Guzman (5.min) QA from the Board & Stakeholders (10 min.& 2 minutes each)

5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The public may provide comments to the board on non-agenda items within the Wilmington Neighborhood Councils subject matter jurisdiction. Limited to 2 minutes per speaker.

6. ELECTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES- Representatives from the government agency offices to share 3 highlights from their reports and are given (3 minutes each).

44TH Congressional District, Congresswoman, Nanette Barragan, District director Area office (310) 831-1799 email: [email protected]

35th California State District, Senator Steven Bradford, District director, Nital Patel (310) 412-6120 [email protected] 64th California State Assembly District, Assembly member Mike Gibson, Field Rep., Victor Ibarra (310) 324-6408 [email protected] Los Angeles Mayor, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Field Representative, JoHanna, Rodriguez (323) 572-6488 [email protected] Help desk (213) 978-1028 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 4th District Supervisor Janice Hahn, Erkia Velasquez (310)519-6021 [email protected] Los Angeles City Councilmember 15th District Joe Buscaino,

Field Rep., Fernando Navarrette, (424) 215-1159 [email protected] City Hall (213) 473-7015 15th District office

LAPD SLO, Nickolas Ferara Port of Los Angeles- Port Police, Officer Jose Alverez or Brandon Smith, (310)732-3500 [email protected] a. Public Affairs Representative, Cecilia Moreno [email protected] (310) 732-3508

7. APPOINTMENTS

FILLTHE 2 BOARD VACANCIES (25 min) Deadline to submit your application was September 18, 2019 which was posted on the WNC Website in August. Candidates were to emailed their application to [email protected]. At-Large and Residential vacant seats to be filled. The process for appointment is as follows and will be repeated for each of the vacancies: Candidates will be offered 2 minutes to speak on why they should be selected to fill the vacant seats. Candidates address the Board members who will be voting. Should a candidate not be present or choose not to speak, Chair or presiding officer will read Candidacy Statement. Appointment requires a simple majority vote of Governing Board members (there being a quorum) present and voting. Voting is by written ballot (only to assist the board members), ballots will be announced in an open process. The requirement is that each ballot, in order to be counted, must be signed.


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Governing Board votes will be announced by the Chair or presiding officer. In the event that there are more than 2 candidates and no candidate receives a majority of votes, the top two vote-getters will engage in a coin toss that will determine the winner. (per WNC Standing Rules) Ballots will be retained by the Chair from the Board and Stakeholder meeting. Newly appointed board member will take his/her oath and seat at the next WNC board & stakeholder meeting.

a. Meet the Candidates and give the opportunity to address the board. (2 minutes each) Residential one vacant seat -Candidates: Adolfo Fermin and Victor Ibarra At-Large one vacant seat – Candidates: Gayle Fleury and Dennis J. Niles

b. Motion to appoint the two WNC vacant seats: Residential and At-Large c. Board ballots and vote-congratulations/group photo on the stage d. Declare a new WNC board seat vacant for At-Large representative seat e. Declare Christina Dake as the new Environmental Chair and Building & Safety liaison for the WNC.

8. ACTION ITEMS- DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE

a. Discussion & motion to approve submitting a resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill 1321 Public Lands: State Lands Commission: Coastal Ports: Automated Technology.

b. Discussion & motion to a resolution, send a letter to elected official’s offices to support California State Assembly Bill 1066 Unemployment insurance: trade disputes: eligibility for benefits.

c. The Planning & Land Use Committee recommends to the full board to submit a letter to Governor Newson and submit a CIS to oppose the State bill AB 1197 and file a CIS to oppose City CF 19-0002s159 due to the negative impact it will have on our community and the environmental health of our stakeholders.

d. The Planning & Land Use Committee recommends to the full board to approve the Wilmington Sign project and allocate funds to implement the WNC Community improvement project “Welcome to Wilmington Sign” in the amount not exceed $7,000.00.

e. The WNC Planning & Land Use Committee request to approve funding to pay for food at our meetings in the amount not to exceed $49.00 for each meeting as a recurring expense.

f. The Finance Committee request to approve funding to pay for food at our meetings in the amount not to exceed $49.00 as a recurring expense.

9. STANDING COMMITTEES (15 min) a. Finance Committee Chair Gina Martinez report & next meeting, 3rd Tuesday, b. October 15th at 6:00pm Nenos c. The Beautification Committee- Chair Steven Contreras-report & next meeting 2nd Monday,

October 7th 6:00 pm at Nenos d. Transportation Committee Chair Carlos Sanchez-report & next meeting e. Publicity & Communications Chairs- Gina, Nancy & Valerie-report & next meeting f. By-Laws Committee g. Planning & Land Use Committee-Char Valerie Contreras report & next meeting the 2nd Monday,

October 7th at 6:00 pm. At Nenos h. Environmental Committee – Chair Christina Dake i. Public Works Committee- j. LA City department Liaison reports

10. APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL ROLES AND TASK FOR THE WNC BOARD: a. Meeting Hospitality Coordinators (Meeting Set-up/Break Down, resource table set up, Location signage,

Place Cards, Facility, Food, Beverage)

b. Master Calendar Coordinator

c. Agenda Posting Coordinators for physical locations listed on WNC agenda

d. NC Office Coordinator

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11. GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. 12. ADJOURN

Other contacts: California Governor Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916)

445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE ON CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL 35 AND ON THE INTERNET AT: HTTPS://WWW.LACITY.ORG/YOUR-GOVERNMENT/MEETING-AUDIOVIDEO/COUNCIL-MEETING-VIDEO. LIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN ALSO BE HEARD AT: (213) 621-CITY (METRO), (818) 904-9450 (VALLEY), (310) 471-CITY (WESTSIDE) AND (310) 547-CITY (SAN PEDRO AREA) PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS — The public can 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 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.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 403 (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 159. Effective January 1, 1995.) — Every

person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character, other than an

assembly or meeting referred to in Section 302 of the Penal Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS — Wilmington Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows: Phineas Banning High

School- 1527 Lakme Ave., Wilmington Senior Citizens Center- 1371 Eubank Ave., Wilmington Branch Library- 1300 N Avalon Blvd., Wilmington

Municipal Building- 544 N Avalon Blvd., and online at: www.wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com • 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

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS — For information on the Wilmington Neighborhood Council’s process for board action

reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WNC Bylaws. The Bylaws

are available at our Board meetings and our website www.wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com

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. Language translation, sign

language interpreters, assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. Please make your request at

least three (3) business days prior to the meeting if services are required by emailing or calling the Wilmington Neighborhood Council at

[email protected] or (310) 522-2013.

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 www.wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com or by sending a written request to

[email protected] or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda,

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Wilmington Neighborhood Council 544 N. Avalon Boulevard, Suite 103, Wilmington, California 90744

(310) 522-2013 [email protected] Website: Wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com

LA’s 1st Certified Neighborhood Council

Valerie Contreras, Chair

Carlos Sanchez, Co-Chair

Santiago Sedillo, Secretary

Gina Martinez, Treasurer

Barbara Zepeda, Parliamentarian

Strategic Plan FY 2019-2020 Approved Saturday, August 17, 2019

at a Brown Act Special Meeting & Retreat

BUDGET

Operations: $ 21,000

Outreach: $23,500

Neighborhood Purpose Grants: $0

Community Improvements: $7,500

Elections: $0

Total: $52,000. (10,000. Rollover)

VISION

Promote, support and educate our community in the areas of City Services, Economic Development,

Safety, Transportation, Historic Education and Emergency Preparedness. Promote WNC board Team

work and help bring community improvement projects.

GOALS

1. Promote connectivity to LA City services and empower the local stakeholders through

education, publicity & outreach

2. Promote and support Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

3. Increase Beautification clean ups and projects for our community with stakeholder involvement

4. Promote and education our community on the History of Wilmington & promote economic

development throughout the community.

5. Promote local business to strengthen our local economic development and increase job

opportunities for local residents.

6. Promote participation in our community by hosting stakeholder meetings, committee meetings

and providing information through fairs, outreach, and workshops.

7. Focus on improving the Transportation and pedestrian safety throughout our community and

promote community improvement projects.


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8. Support and Promote all WNC projects including but not limited to the Port of LA Wilmington

Waterfront project in conjunction with the WNC Port Resolution approved and submitted by the

WNC in FY 2017-2018 and the Welcome to Wilmington Sign Project.

SOLUTIONS

1. The WNC will host Information fairs with the LA City Departments and Agencies

2. Host Activities, Workshops, and Events focused on our vision and goals for FY 2019-2020.

3. Develop strategic outreach efforts to connect the community as a whole

4. Promote and improve our social media efforts to educate our community on Safety,

Wilmington’s History, City Services and community projects.

5. Promote the work of our WNC and encourage community involvement to build team work

6. Work with the City Transportation department, Port or LA and local enforcement to improve

Port truck traffic through our community. Work with City planning, LADOT to improve

pedestrian safety, sidewalks, crosswalks and all transportation issues in our community.

7. Promote, support, and increase stakeholder involvement in the WNC community projects and

efforts to work toward the WNC Vision.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1. File 8 Community Impact Statements

2. Host 2 Community Evens and or Information fairs

3. Promote the WNC & increased Civic engagement through website/social media, bus ads, and

local events and schools.

4. Collaborate with City agencies and developers to support our vision for economic development

and promote community improvement projects.

5. Develop and implement outreach tactics to increase stakeholder education on City services,

Wilmington History, community safety and community projects.

6. Collaborate with all City agencies to support our goal and visions of the WNC Strategic Plan for

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WILMINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

544N. Avalon Blvd. Suite #103 Wilmington, CA 90744

310-522-2013 Email: [email protected]

Website: Wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com

Special Board Meeting Minutes Strategic Planning Retreat Saturday, August 17, 2019 8:30AM-3:00PM Meeting

Meeting Location:

Los Angeles Harbor College Facility Maintenance & Operations Bldg.

1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744

Boardmember Roll Call

Funding Vote

Eligible* Category

Ernesto Aguilar Present No Community Interest Rep.

Steven Contreras Present Yes Residential Representative

Valerie Contreras Present Yes Employee Representative

Moises Cortez Absent** Yes At-Large Representative

Christina Dake Absent** Yes Residential Representative

Robert Jones Absent** Yes At-Large Representative

Nancy Luna Present No Employee Representative

Gina Martinez Present Yes Owner representative

Carlos Sanchez Present Yes Owner Representative

Santiago Sedillo Absent** Yes Employee Representative

Barbara Zepeda Present Yes Owner Representative

Vacant At-Large Representative

Vacant Residential Representative

TOTAL: 11 PRESENT 7 ABSENT 4

*Funding vote eligibility key: A=age less than 18 yrs.; E=Ethics training; F=Funding training; N=not taken; X=expired

** Advance notice given for absence

L.A. City Charter Sec 900. Purpose (Of Neighborhood Councils)

To promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs, a citywide system of neighborhood councils and a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is created. Neighborhood councils shall include representatives of the many diverse interests in communities and shall have an advisory role on issues of concern to the neighborhood.

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & OPENING REMARKS: Meeting was called to order at 1:25PM.

There were 0 stakeholders in attendance.

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LBNC ITEM 1 Roll Call

Present –7 Absent -00 Excused-04

Aguilar, S. Contreras, V. Contreras, Luna, Martinez, Sanchez, Zepeda

NONE Cortez, Dake, Jones, Sedillo

a. Ice Breaker –(3-5min)-Tabled

b. Our WNC Mission Statement-Tabled 2. CHAIR’S REPORT: Reviewing Board responsibilities and expectations for a successful outcome (5min)- Item Tabled 3. SECRETARY’S REPORT:

a. Approve the WNC Meeting Minutes for May, 2019 Public comment: no comment Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 3a. Motion to approve the WNC Meeting Minutes for May, 2019 Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras

Yes –05 No- 00 Ineligible-02 Absent-04

S. Contreras, V. Contreras, Martinez, Sanchez, Zepeda

None Aguilar, Luna Cortez, Dake, Jones, Sedillo

b. Approve the WNC Special Meeting Minutes for the July 31, 2019.

Public comment: no comment

Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 3b. Motion to approve the WNC Special Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2019. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




4. TREASURER’S REPORT a. Approve the WNC MERs for May, 2019

Public comment: no comment Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 4a. Motion to approve the WNC MERs for May, 2019. Moved: Martinez Second: Aguilar




b. Approve the WNC MERs for June, 2019


WNC ITEM 4b. Motion to approve the WNC MERs for June, 2019. Moved: Martinez Second: Aguilar




c. Approve the WNC MERs for July, 2019


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WNC ITEM 4c. Motion to approve the WNC MERs for July, 2019. Moved: Martinez Second: Sanchez




d. Motion to approve Bridgegap to take meeting minutes for our August 17, 2019 Retreat Strategic planning

meeting at an hourly rate of $25.74 in the amount not to exceed $200.00 for the hours of 8:30-3:30.


WNC ITEM 4d. Motion to approve Bridgegap to take meeting minutes for our August 17, 2019 Retreat Strategic planning meeting at an hourly rate of $25.74 in the amount not to exceed $200.00 for the hours of 8:30AM-3:30PM. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




e. Motion to approve the room rental invoice to Los Angeles Harbor College for our WNC Retreat in the amount

not to exceed $500.00.


WNC ITEM 4e. Motion to approve the room rental invoice to Los Angeles Harbor College for our WNC Retreat in the amount not to exceed $500.00. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




f. Motion to approve the purchase of breakfast items and paper goods for the Special Board Retreat &

Strategic Planning meeting for 2019/2020


WNC ITEM f. Motion to approve the purchase of breakfast items and paper goods for the Special Board Retreat & Strategic Planning meeting for 2019/2020 Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




g. Motion to approve the expenditure to purchase lunch for the 2019-2020 Retreat in the amount not to exceed

$253.00.


WNC ITEM g. Motion to approve the expenditure to purchase lunch for the 2019-2020 Retreat in the amount not to exceed $253.00. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




h. Motion to approve the reimbursement to Valerie Contreras in the amount of $252.62 for the purchase of

lunch for the 2019-2020 Retreat & Strategic Planning. Receipts were reviewed.

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WNC ITEM h. Motion to approve the reimbursement to Valerie Contreras in the amount of $252.62 for the purchase of lunch for the 2019-2020 Retreat & Strategic Planning. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




i. Approve the purchase of office supplies for the Special Boardmember Retreat & Strategic planning meeting

not to exceed $150.00.


WNC ITEM i. Motion to approve the purchase of office supplies for the Special Boardmember Retreat & Strategic planning meeting not to exceed $150.00. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




j. Approve the reimbursement to Valerie Contreras for 2019-2020 Retreat office supplies in the amount of

$142.36. Receipts were reviewed.


WNC ITEM j. Motion to approve the reimbursement to Valerie Contreras for 2019-2020 Retreat office supplies in the amount of $142.36. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




k. Approve the invoice to the Mail-Room Kristina Smith for website maintenance, board packets and social

media postings in the amount of $310.00 for June and July services.


WNC ITEM k. Motion to approve the invoice to the Mail-Room Kristina Smith for website maintenance, board packets and social media postings in the amount of $310.00 for June and July services. Moved: Martinez Second: Sanchez




5. Public Comments- No Comments

Break for Lunch-Item Tabled

6. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FY 2019-2020 (1hr.) REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN- Work as a group to achieve the following:

a. The Big Vision:

b. The 5 Big Goals:

c. The 5 Big Solutions:

d. The Big Score/Actions:

e. Performance Measures:

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f. The Big Budget: $

There were technical difficulties in accessing the funding site.

There was a discussion to put together The Strategic Plan as required for funding through creating the vision, budget, and goals. Last year’s budget was a good budget and it will be used as a template for creating this year’s budget.

There should be $52,000.00 in our account due to the rollover. For the new Boardmembers the different types of expenses were explained:

1. Office and Operational are the expenses to run the Neighborhood Council such as minute takers, security, website, printing, office support, meeting facilities, interpreters, refreshments for meetings, utilities, office supplies. These are the large ticket Items for Office and Operational:

a. Minute Taker- $2,000.00

b. Meeting Facility- $2,300.00

c. Refreshments- $3,300.00

d. Meeting Security- $2,100.00

e. Interpreter- $1,800.00

f. Office Support- $2,000.00

g. Utilities- $1,570.00

h. Printing- $1,300.00

i. Office Supplies-$2,630.00

j. Website- $2,000.00

2. Neighborhood Purpose Grants, Outreach, Community Improvements, and Elections are the other categories.

3. Vision and Goals important to each Boardmember:

a. Mr. Aguilar- port projects, marina, safety and transportation

b. Ms. Luna- safety, pedestrian safety, outreach, and lighting

c. Ms. Martinez- education, history of the community, and utilizing resources

d. Mr. Sanchez- port projects, safety, and transportation, community events, and the sign project

e. Mr. S. Contreras- teamwork, beautification, clean- up projects, and for more people to know about Wilmington

f. Mr. V. Contreras-Focus on Community Development, infrastructure and the sign project

4. Outreach expenses and ideas were discussed.

5. Each Wilmington Neighborhood Council Boardmember participated in the discussion as to how money should be allocated to each portion of the budget. After much debate the following amounts were decided on for each of the categories:

a. Operations- $21,000.00

b. NPG- 0

c. Outreach- $23,500.00

d. Community Improvements- $7,500.00

e. Election-0

Total- $52,000.00

7. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL ROLES AND TASKS -Item Postponed

a. Meeting Hospitality Coordinators (Meeting Set-up/Break Down, resource table set up, Location signage, Place Cards, Facility, Food, Beverage)

b. Master Calendar Coordinator

c. Agenda Posting Coordinators for physical locations listed on WNC agenda

d. NC Office Coordinator

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e. Social Media Coordinators – Website, face book, twitter, Instagram to work with the executive officers on updates.

f. Anniversary Event Coordinators-optional

Break for lunch-Item Tabled

8. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ITEMS:

a. Discussion & possible action to approve the WNC Budget Summary packet for FY 2019-2020.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8a. Motion to approve the WNC Budget Summary packet for FY 2019-2020. Moved: Martinez Second: Sanchez




b. Discussion & possible action on the WNC meeting place, day and time for 2019-2020 Governing Board & Stakeholder’s monthly meetings. Additional locations will be looked into for cost savings.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8b. Motion to approve the WNC Governing Board & Stakeholder’s monthly meetings at Banning High School, the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00PM for 2019-2020. Moved: Sanchez Second: Martinez




c. Discussion & possible action to hire someone for printing service to compile agenda packets -recurring monthly expenditures of $200.00 approve funds not to exceed $2500.00 for the WNC annual budget.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8c. Motion to approve hiring someone for printing service to compile agenda packets -recurring monthly expenditures of $200.00 approve funds not to exceed $2500.00 for the WNC annual budget. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




d. Discussion & Possible action to approve a vendor for WNC web design services for amount not exceed $2,000.00 recurring expenses. (contract required by the LA City Funding division)


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8d. Motion to approve a vendor for WNC web design services for amount not to exceed $2,000.00 recurring expenses. (contract required by the LA City Funding division) Moved: Martinez Second: Aguilar




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e. Discussion & possible action to approve a minute taker from the approved DONE vendor list for FY 2019-2020 not to exceed the amount of $2000.00 recurring expenses for the WNC annual budget.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8e. Motion to approve a minute taker from the approved DONE vendor list for FY 2019-2020 not to exceed the amount of $2000.00 recurring expenses for the WNC annual budget. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




f. Discussion & possible action to approve a meeting room space for the WNC governing board & stakeholder meetings and various WNC special meetings recurring expenses not to exceed the amount of $2300.00 for current year 2019-2020.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8f. Motion to approve a meeting room space for the WNC governing board & stakeholder meetings and various WNC special meetings recurring expenses not to exceed the amount of $2300.00 for current year 2019-2020. Moved: Martinez Second: Aguilar




g. Motion to approve the WNC Strategic Plan and Budget for fiscal year 2019-2020


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8g. Motion to approve the WNC Strategic Plan and Budget for fiscal year 2019-2020. Moved: Aguilar Second: Martinez




h. Discussion & possible action to approve ordering board member shirts for the Congress of Neighborhood Councils September 28, 2019 in the amount no to exceed $650.00. The t-shirts will be light blue with red logo, possibly the City Seal, it may have Team WNC on the back, and we’re # 1 or something similar depicting Wilmington as the first Neighborhood Council in the city.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8h. Motion to approve ordering board member shirts for the Congress of Neighborhood Councils September 28, 2019 in the amount no to exceed $650.00. Moved: Martinez Second: S. Contreras




i. Discussion and possible approval on the Public (Port) Access funds for official WNC input to the Port of LA.-


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Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 8i. Motion to approve the Public (Port) Access funds for official WNC input to the Port of LA.- Moved: Sanchez Second: Aguilar




9. Discussion & possible action on appointment of Standing Committee Chairs and Members by the WNC Chair:

a. Public Works Committee- Cortez, Sanchez

b. Finance Committee- Martinez

c. Environmental Committee- Jones

d. Beautification Committee- S. Contreras

e. Transportation Committee- Carlos

f. Planning & Land Use Committee- V. Contreras

g. Publicity & Communication- V. Contreras, Martinez, Luna

h. Bylaws- Aguilar, Zepeda

10. Appointment of Liaisons to Official City Departments:

a. Public Works

b. Animal Services- Jones

c. DWP

d. Planning

e. Filming

f. Great Streets- Luna

g. Employment- Aguilar

h. Vision Zero/Transportation- Zepeda, Sanchez

i. Gender Equality- Luna

j. Domestic Violence- V. Contreras, Zepeda

k. Affordable Housing- S. Contreras

l. Homelessness- Aguilar, V. Contreras, S. Contreras

m. Aging- Martinez

n. Port- Martinez, Aguilar

o. Building & Safety-

p. Budget Advocates: Previously appointed at the July 31, 2019 special meeting. - Regina

11. Discussion & possible action to declare 2 WNC board seats vacant:

a. At-Large representative (applicant must live, work or own real property within the Wilmington NC boundaries.)

b. Residential (applicant must live in the Wilmington NC boundaries) seats filled are for fiscal year 2019-2020.

Application process: Applications will only be received by sending them via email only to: [email protected]. No physical application deliveries to Boardmembers or via US mail or office drop off. The application link will be posted on our WNC website: wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com and open date is August 18, 2019 and it shall close on September 18, 2019 unless otherwise posted and full board approved.


Motion Passed

WNC ITEMS 11a. & 11b. Motion to amend wording from fiscal year 2019-2020, to read 2-year term which runs concurrent with the current Boards term. Moved: Aguilar Second: Zepeda




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Motion Passed

WNC ITEM 11c. Motion to approve declaring the two WNC Board seats vacant. Moved: Aguilar Second: Zepeda




12. Adjourn- Meeting adjourned at 3:40PM

WNC ITEM 12a. Motion to adjourn Moved: Aguilar Second: Martinez




Next Regular Meeting of the

Wilmington Neighborhood Council

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at 6:30PM

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At-Large (work, live or own real property in Wilmington)_

_Residential Representative

Owner Representative

Employee Representative

_ Community Interest

Thereby declare under the penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and that I possess

all the necessary legal qualifications to become a candidate for the position designated above.

Signature: Dennis f Febs

Signature: 2019

Date: 14 September The Stakeholders who are elected to hold positions on the Wilmington Neighborhood Council Governing Board will be expected to serve on one or more committees, assist in outreach to involve other stakeholders, take actions impacting our community, demonstrate a passion and commitment to our community and adhere to the WNC Code of Civility. Additionally, Ethics & Funding training are mandatory and must be updated accordingly. Board meeting are held on the 4th Tuesday each month.

Please print or type a statement that expresses your interest in becoming a WNC Board Member in less than 100 words. This will also become your Candidacy Statement that will be shared with the Wilmington Stakeholders. The Candidacy Statement should include your name, qualifications and interest in the Wilmington community that expresses your desire to serve on the WNC Governing Board.

Candidacy Statement: Thave lived in the Harbor Area my entire life, including my current address since April 1983. I am retired from the Department of the Navy at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard where I served as a production supervisor, Apprentice Program Administrator, and Department Head of Production Trades Training. I have worked for the County of Los Angeles and as a casual for the ILWU. I have Associate degrees from Los Angeles Harbor College and Long Beach City College. I graduated with a BVE from CSULB and have both an Instructor and Supervisor Credential for the California Community Colleges valid for life based on course work completed at UCLA. Thave served as the National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association's CA-44h Congressional District Leader for the last five years.

Please note: This Candidate Filing Form is used to fill vacancies on the WNC governing board. Service on the governing board shall be limited to the term for the vacant seat. Please send completed applications to [email protected]. Completed applications must only be submitted to this email. [email protected]. No physical deliveries. Applications will not be received by any other means (such as drop off or delivery to any other email or board member) or they will be deemed disqualified. Applications must be received by the deadline or they will be deemed disqualified. The deadline is September 18, 2019.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Wilmington Neighborhood Council Office at by email

[email protected].

544 N. Avalon Boulevard, Suite 103. Wilmington, California 90744

(310) 522-2013 [email protected]

Website: Wilmingtonneighborhoodcouncil.com

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WNC Candidate Application

Declaration of intention to become a candidate for the City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

(Print full name below) Deadline for application: September 18, 2019

1, Dennis J. Niles

do hereby announce and declare that I am a Stakeholder in the boundaries of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council within the City of Los Angeles, based on my affiliation as someone who (check all that apply): __*__ Lives_

Works

Owns a Business or Property

_X_ Participates in an Organization:( Education, Labor, Non-Profit, Community, Church, etc.)

Corresponding with the address: 24721 Baypoint Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744-1105 Street Number/P.O. Box Street Apartment Number

City State Zip Code

Or alternate mailing address, if different than above:

Street Number/P.O. Box Street Apartment Number City State Zip Code

Home Phone: (310) 835-0637_ Mobile Phone:

Email: [email protected]/

Ext.

Office Phone: Based on my stakeholder status, I also do hereby announce and declare that it is my intention and desire to become a candidate with the intent of serving on the Board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council. Only Check 1 (one) Category:




WNC Candidate Application Declaration of intention to become a candidate for the City of Los Angeles

Neighborhood Council (Print full name below) Deadline for application: September 18, 2019 I, ___________________________________, do hereby announce and declare that I am a Stakeholder in the boundaries of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council within the City of Los Angeles, based on my affiliation as someone who (check all that apply): _____ Lives _____ Works ______ Owns a Business or Property _____ Participates in an Organization:( Education, Labor, Non-Profit, Community, Church, etc.)

Corresponding with the address: _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Number/P.O. Box Street Apartment Number

City State Zip Code Or alternate mailing address, if different than above:

Street Number/P.O. Box Street Apartment Number

City State Zip Code Home Phone: _____________________________ Mobile Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________________ Office Phone: _______________________Ext.______ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Based on my stakeholder status, I also do hereby announce and declare that it is my intention and desire to become a candidate with the intent of serving on the Board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council. Only Check 1 (one) Category: ______ At-Large (work, live or own real property in Wilmington) _______ Residential Representative ______ Owner Representative ________ Employee Representative __________ Community Interest I hereby declare under the penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and that I possess all the necessary legal qualifications to become a candidate for the position designated above. Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date:______________________

Adolfo R. Fermin

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1740 N. Wilmington Blvd.

Wilmington, CA 90744

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The Stakeholders who are elected to hold positions on the Wilmington Neighborhood Council Governing Board will be expected to serve on one or more committees, assist in outreach to involve other stakeholders, take actions impacting our community, demonstrate a passion and commitment to our community and adhere to the WNC Code of Civility. Additionally, Ethics & Funding training are mandatory and must be updated accordingly. Board meeting are held on the 4th Tuesday each month. Please print or type a statement that expresses your interest in becoming a WNC Board Member in less than 100 words. This will also become your Candidacy Statement that will be shared with the Wilmington Stakeholders. The Candidacy Statement should include your name, qualifications and interest in the Wilmington community that expresses your desire to serve on the WNC Governing Board.

Candidacy Statement: (optional but encouraged)

Please note: This Candidate Filing Form is used to fill vacancies on the WNC governing board. Service on the governing board shall be limited to the term for the vacant seat. Please send completed applications to [email protected]. Completed applications must only be submitted to this email. [email protected]. No physical deliveries. Applications will not be received by any other means (such as drop off or delivery to any other email or board member) or they will be deemed disqualified. Applications must be received by the deadline or they will be deemed disqualified. The deadline is September 18, 2019. Thank you for your cooperation and participation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Wilmington Neighborhood Council Office at by email [email protected].

I Adolfo R. Fermin have served on the WNC board from January to May 2019 and I am a currently on the Planning & Land Use Committee and I have been for the past two years. I will continue to serve the

community of Wilmington to my fullest capacity. I am also part of the Wilmington Chamber.

9/15/2019 Thank you, Adolfo R.Fermin













City State Zip Code Home Phone: _____________________________ Mobile Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________________ Office Phone: _______________________Ext.______ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Based on my stakeholder status, I also do hereby announce and declare that it is my intention and desire to become a candidate with the intent of serving on the Board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council. Only Check 1 (one) Category: ______ At-Large (work, live or own real property in Wilmington) _______ Residential Representative ______ Owner Representative ________ Employee Representative __________ Community Interest I hereby declare under the penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and that I possess all the necessary legal qualifications to become a candidate for the position designated above. Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date:______________________ 9/16/19

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309 W Opp Street, Wilmington California 90744 , 390 W. 7th Street, San Pedro CA 90731

[email protected]

Gayle Fleury






I would like the voice of the people of Wilmington to be heard, to be represented by people who listen and are responsive. I would like to get the community more involved so that Wilmington is not steamrolled any more!













City State Zip Code Home Phone: _____________________________ Mobile Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________________ Office Phone: _______________________Ext.______ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Based on my stakeholder status, I also do hereby announce and declare that it is my intention and desire to become a candidate with the intent of serving on the Board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council. Only Check 1 (one) Category: ______ At-Large (work, live or own real property in Wilmington) _______ Residential Representative ______ Owner Representative ________ Employee Representative __________ Community Interest I hereby declare under the penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and that I possess all the necessary legal qualifications to become a candidate for the position designated above. Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date:______________________



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RULES, ELECTIONS J ^GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSRESOLUTION

WHEREAS, any official position of the City of Los Angeles with respect to legislation, rules, regulations or policies proposed to or pending before a local, state or federal governmental body or agency must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council with the concurrence or the Mayor; and

WHEREAS, there is a homelessness crisis in the City of Los Angeles and according to the 2019 Point-in-Time Count, there are 36,300 homeless individuals in the City; and

WHEREAS, Proposition HHH was passed by the City to create new supportive housing for homeless individuals and the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) was authorized by the State to provide emergency aid to the homeless, including building emergency shelter; and

WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provides a process for evaluating the environmental effects of a project, including but not limited to, water quality, land use and agricultural resources, transportation and circulation, air quality and greenhouse gas emission; and

WHEREAS, under the current law, certain supportive housing projects and emergency shelters are already exempt from CEQA, however there are many projects that are delayed due to CEQA challenges being filed; and

WHEREAS, currently pending before the Assembly is AB 1197 (Santiago), which would expand the current CEQA exemption under AB 2162 for projects funded under Proposition HHH and HEAP, resulting in the expedited construction of housing and shelter for homeless individuals; and

WHEREAS, AB 1197 would help the City continue to expeditiously develop supportive and emergency housing and move homeless individuals in the City off the streets and into safe housing;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with concurrence of the Mayor, that by adoption of this resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1197 (Santiago), the California Environmental Quality Act Exemption, which exempts activities approved or carried out by the City in furtherance of supportive housing projects funded by Proposition HHH bond proceeds or emergency shelter projects funded by the Homeless Emergency Aid Program and SEEK AMENDMENT to apply the CEQA exemption to all permanent supportive housing projects regardless of its funding source.

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Motion for Resolution and letter to support Assembly Bill 1066 Unemployment insurance: trade disputes: eligibility for benefits.

Full bill text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1066

Status: Reconsidered

Letter in Support of AB 1066 and ask that it be brought up again for vote in new legislative cycle starting January 2020.

Summary: AB 1066 ensures that workers who go on strike due to a trade dispute would be eligible for UI benefits after a 2-3 week waiting period. These workers would be subject to the same requirements and limitations as other workers applying for UI benefits. Unemployment insurance exists to help workers who find themselves temporarily without a paycheck. Workers involved in a labor dispute merit support from the state, and this bill is one small step in ensuring all workers can exercise their right to strike.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Under existing law, unemployment benefits are paid from the Unemployment Fund, which is continuously appropriated for these purposes.

WHEREAS Existing law makes an individual ineligible for unemployment benefits if the individual left work because of a trade dispute and specifies that the individual remains ineligible for the duration of the trade dispute.

WHEREAS, Existing case law holds that employees who left work due to a lockout by the employer, even if it was in anticipation of a trade dispute, are eligible for benefits.

WHEREAS This bill would restore eligibility for unemployment benefits after the first 3 weeks of a trade dispute for an employee who left work because of the trade dispute.

WHEREAS This bill would also codify specified case law that holds that employees who left work due to a lockout by the employer, even if it was in anticipation of a trade dispute, are eligible for benefits.

WHEREAS, This bill would specify that the bill’s provisions do not diminish eligibility for benefits of individuals deprived of work due to an employer lockout or similar action, as specified.

WHEREAS, this bill would expand the categories of people eligible to receive benefits from a continuously appropriated fund, it would make an appropriation. NOW THEREFOR, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Wilmington Neighborhood Council supports Assembly Bill 1066 Unemployment insurance: trade disputes: eligibility for benefits

Motion to support resolution and letter of support for Assembly Bill 1321 Public Lands: State Lands

Commission: Coastal Ports: Automated Technology.

Full bill text: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1321

Status: Moved to Inactive

Letter in Support of AB 1321 and Request that Assemblyman Mike Gipson as author of the Bill use his

discretion and remove this bill from “Inactive” status at the start of the next Legislative cycle in January

2020.

Summary:

Summary: This bill seeks to ensure that California’s ports are positioned to improve their operational

efficiency while maintaining the livelihood of people who depend on them for a stable job. It identifies

automation as a key issue that is expanding its application into a range of industries, including port

equipment. Estimates show that about 10% of manufacturing tasks globally were performed by robots

in 2015. It is suggested that percentage is expected to rise to 25% by 2025 as robots become less

expensive and more accessible. The author frames the question of not whether or not to automate, but

how to do so responsibly. He notes that automation may help companies with California’s emission

reduction standards, but at the same time he suggests that human-powered zero and near-zero

equipment is readily available. He argues that worker displacement from ports creates larger economic

impacts for children, families, communities, and local business

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Existing law vests control over specific public lands with the State Lands Commission. The

members of the commission are the Lieutenant Governor, the Controller, and the Director of Finance.

WHEREAS , Existing law specifies that the commission has exclusive jurisdiction over all ungranted

tidelands and submerged lands owned by the state, and of the beds of navigable rivers, streams, lakes,

bays, estuaries, inlets, and straits, including tidelands and submerged lands or any interest in those

lands, as described, which have been or may be acquired by the state by quitclaim, cession, grant,

contract, otherwise from the federal government, or by any other means.

WHEREAS, Existing law also provides specific responsibilities for the commission with respect to the

ports of Los Angeles and Oakland.

WHEREAS , AB 1321l would require the commission, subject to the availability of resources, in

collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, to hold a series of

meetings at or near California ports that operate on granted public trust lands to consider the impacts of

automated technology at California’s ports, as provided.

WHEREAS, AB 1321 would require the commission to submit two reports to the Legislature, as

prescribed, on the commission’s activities under these provisions.

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1321

NOW THEREFOR, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Wilmington Neighborhood Council supports Assembly Bill

1321 Public Lands: State Lands Commission: Coastal Ports: Automated Technology.

Motion for Resolution and letter to support Assembly Bill 1066 Unemployment insurance: trade disputes: eligibility for benefits.

Full bill text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1066

Status: Reconsidered

Letter in Support of AB 1066 and ask that it be brought up again for vote in new legislative cycle starting January 2020.

Summary: AB 1066 ensures that workers who go on strike due to a trade dispute would be eligible for UI benefits after a 2-3 week waiting period. These workers would be subject to the same requirements and limitations as other workers applying for UI benefits. Unemployment insurance exists to help workers who find themselves temporarily without a paycheck. Workers involved in a labor dispute merit support from the state, and this bill is one small step in ensuring all workers can exercise their right to strike.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Under existing law, unemployment benefits are paid from the Unemployment Fund, which is continuously appropriated for these purposes.

WHEREAS Existing law makes an individual ineligible for unemployment benefits if the individual left work because of a trade dispute and specifies that the individual remains ineligible for the duration of the trade dispute.

WHEREAS, Existing case law holds that employees who left work due to a lockout by the employer, even if it was in anticipation of a trade dispute, are eligible for benefits.

WHEREAS This bill would restore eligibility for unemployment benefits after the first 3 weeks of a trade dispute for an employee who left work because of the trade dispute.

WHEREAS This bill would also codify specified case law that holds that employees who left work due to a lockout by the employer, even if it was in anticipation of a trade dispute, are eligible for benefits.

WHEREAS, This bill would specify that the bill’s provisions do not diminish eligibility for benefits of individuals deprived of work due to an employer lockout or similar action, as specified.

WHEREAS, this bill would expand the categories of people eligible to receive benefits from a continuously appropriated fund, it would make an appropriation.

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1066

NOW THEREFOR, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Wilmington Neighborhood Council supports Assembly Bill 1066 Unemployment insurance: trade disputes: eligibility for benefits

Draft letter in support of AB 1066

The Wilmington Neighborhood Council wishes to show its support for AB 1066 Unemployment

insurance: trade disputes: eligibility for benefits and request that you support this Assembly Bill as well.

As you may be aware should this bill become law it would permit workers to collect their unemployment

insurance( UI) benefits after a 2-3 week wait if involved in a trade dispute and would codify California

Supreme Court Decision (Coast Packing Co. v. California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (1966)

64 Cal. 2d 76) that found workers subject to a lockout eligible for UI benefits.

We realize that strikes are often the most impactful way working people can come together to influence

terms and conditions of their employment. Employees can legally strike for economic reasons or to

protest an unfair labor practice by their employer, such as an employer’s failure to address harassment

and discrimination in the workplace, failure to follow wage and hour laws, or refusal to bargain in good

faith with employees’ union representatives. Striking is never a first option. Striking is always a last

resort effort in attempt to bring both bargaining parties back to the table to negotiate a fair trade

agreement. Some may argue that employees may receive strike pay benefits but benefits such as these

are the exception and not the rule for striking workers and should these benefits exist for some striking

workers they are usually very nominal in an amount not to exceed a couple hundred a week.

As the bill points out, “According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of U.S. workers

involved in work stoppages in 2018 (485,000), including both strikes and lockouts, was the highest of

any year since 1986 (533,000). Last year saw 20 work stoppages which is the highest since 2007 which

saw 21 major strikes and lockouts. Data on trade disputes collected by EDD show upward movement in

the number of California workers involved in trade disputes in recent years. In 2014, 472 employees

were engaged in a trade dispute and 12,478 were in 2018. The numbers will continue to rise in 2019

with over 34,000 workers involved in trade disputes to date. That notable increase is driven by the Los

Angeles Unified School District strike.” The following are examples of recent trade disputes involving a

large number of California workers:”

• Pacific Maritime Association Dispute (2002)

• Tesoro Refineries Dispute (2011)

• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Teacher Dispute (2019)

• San Francisco Hotels Multi-Employer Group Dispute (2004)

• Grocery Dispute involving Ralphs Grocery Company, Albertson’s, Inc., and Vons Companies, Inc.

(2003)

• Writers Guild of America Dispute (2007)

We ask that you support the workers of our community. We ask that when this bill is reconsidered in

January during the new legislative cycle that you endorse this bill and thereby endorse the hardworking

men and women of our community.

Sincerely,

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