In keeping with Mayor Garcetti’s directive issued today, entitled “COVID-19 City Guidelines,” all Neighborhood Council (NC) Board, Committee, Alliance, and Liaison meetings, as well as all other NC-related events – are suspended up to and including March 31, 2020.
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West Adams — We Need Your Input The LA Charter Reform process is moving forward — and this is our chance to shape how City government works for our neighborhood. WANC is considering submitting a Community Impact Statement (CIS) on key issues like: • City Council expansion • Ranked-choice voting • Planning & land use reform • Neighborhood Council authority • Ethics & accountability Before we take a position, we want your input.
Key Dates • March 3 – Survey closes • March 13 – Draft CIS due • March 16 – Board vote • March 26 – Final Charter Reform meeting Your voice helps shape WANC’s official position.
Curious about getting more involved in West Adams? Join us for WANC Office Hours, a casual, open space to ask questions, share ideas, and learn how the Neighborhood Council works. All neighbors & topics welcome.See you there!
Perfect if you’re: • Interested in community issues • Thinking about joining the board in the future • Just want to learn more about WANC
Homelessness Liaisons January 2026 Meeting // Encuentro de los representates de personas sin hogar
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) will host a virtual informational session for Homelessness Liaisons, Neighborhood Council Board Members, and Stakeholders to prepare for the 2026 Homelessness Counts, including the large-scale Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count led by the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority (LAHSA). This session will focus on understanding local needs, guiding community support efforts, and sharing essential information about how participants can engage in the upcoming Count.
The event will be led by the Department and will feature a guest presentation from LAHSA, including Matthew Mitnick, Community Relations Coordinator. The presentation will cover how to get involved in the 2026 Homelessness Count, including volunteer registration, training requirements, organizing efforts, and best practices to ensure an accurate and respectful count.
This event is open to Homelessness Liaisons, Neighborhood Council Board Members, and Stakeholders.
Event Details Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Virtual (Zoom) *RSVP to receive the zoom link Wednesday, January 7*
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El Departamento de Empoderamiento Vecinal (DONE) organizará una sesión informativa virtual para Enlaces de Personas sin Hogar, Miembros de Juntas Directivas de los Consejos Vecinales y Partes Interesadas de la comunidad con el fin de prepararse para los Conteos de Personas sin Hogar 2026, incluido el Conteo de Personas sin Hogar del Gran Los Ángeles, una presentacion por la Autoridad de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar de Los Ángeles (LAHSA).
Este evento será dirigido por el Departamento e incluirá una presentación especial de LAHSA, a cargo de Matthew Mitnick, Coordinador de Relaciones Comunitarias. La presentación cubrirá información sobre cómo participar en el Conteo de Personas sin Hogar 2026, incluidos los procesos de registro, capacitación, organización y mejores prácticas para garantizar un conteo preciso y respetuoso.
El evento está abierto a Enlaces de Personas sin Hogar, Miembros de Juntas Directivas, Miembro del Publico y Partes Interesadas.
Detalles del Evento Fecha:Jueves, 8 de enero de 2026 Tiempo: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Ubicación: Virtual (Zoom) *Confirme su asistencia para recibir el enlace de Zoom el miércoles 7 de enero*
WANC Board members on record for Land Use committee: Richard Williams, Blake Lynch, and Jhoiey Ramirez;
Posted below is the zoom link and agenda items.
Attached are the documents to review for the Class 2 conditional use – onsite sale and consumption of alcohol – permit discussion (Padel Club, 5461 Jefferson)
The full agenda being circulated through the City’s Public Notification system includes the 2022 WANC Development Guidelines
AGENDA (Please note: All items may be discussed in a different order than how they are listed on the agenda on the day of the noticed meeting. The order of business may be changed without notice).
Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call of Board Members
Public Comment on Non Agenda Items.
Old Business
Review of Board Member and Stakeholder Member composition of WANC Land Use Committee.
New Business
Discussion, feedback, and possible board recommendation for Conditional Use Permit at the Padel Club, located at 5461 Jefferson Boulevard. (see Appendix page 8 for 2022 WANC Development Guidelines).
A Class 2 Conditional Use Permit pursuant to LAMC Sec. 12.24 W.1 and Chapter 1A Section 13.B.2.2, to permit the on-site sale and consumption of a full-line of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an approximately 16,543 square foot indoor tennis club with 42 indoor seats.
Discussion of possible Land Use virtual forum – last week of December or first week of January – to document community input on land use matters, such as parking and abandoned properties, within WANC boundaries.
