Homelessness & Vehicular Living
Committee Chair: Booker Pearson
Meeting Date: As Needed, please check back for details.
Mission: The mission of the NCWP Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness and Vehicular Living is to make policy recommendations to and advise the NCWP board regarding people who are living in vehicles and those who are otherwise homeless in Westchester, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista.
Goals: This committee was formed early in 2009 in response to the growing concerns by adjacent neighborhoods regarding homeless individuals living in vehicles on city streets. Another equally important goal is to address the increasing tragedy of homeless individuals and families in our neighborhood. The committee members are Stephen Bentley, Nora Maclellan, Booker Pearson and Rev. J. D. Webster. The committee welcomes all comments which can be sent to inquiries@ncwpdr.org.
September 2009 Report: The ad hoc homeless committee met on September 30, 2009 to consider the growing number of homeless individuals in the Westchester Playa area. Nora MacLellan, J D Webster, Stephen Bentley and Booker Pearson were joined by Cyndi Hench, Pat Lyon, John Ruhlen, Rudy Salinas (PATH) and Arturo Pina (Bill Rosendahl’s Office). After constructive participation by all attendees the following resolution was passed:
Approved by Unanimous Voice Vote. The committee intends to meet to review PATH’s grant request when it’s available. The committee closely monitors the activities of adjacent neighborhood councils and the Los Angeles City Council with regard to their actions to address homelessness and vehicular living. Several committee members attended the 7/21 Venice NC meeting and the L A ad hoc Homeless Committee hearing on 6/29. The committee will solicit input from and make a recommendation to the full NCWP in time to be heard by the City policy makers. |
