Atwater Village · Council report

Neighbors seek answers on church lot; council funds Repair Fair

Draft minutes from the July 13 Atwater Village Neighborhood Council meeting record concerns about possible soil disturbance and approval of funding for the August 15 Repair Fair.

Atwater Village Neighborhood Council · Board of Governors · Monday, July 13, 2026

The short version

1.Neighbors asked for urgent help investigating equipment at the New Life Mission Church lot at Verdant and Perlita, citing contamination concerns and restrictions on disturbing the ground. Police promised follow-up; no permit violation was established at the meeting.
2.The board approved up to $700 for the August 15 Repair Fair at Atwater Village Theater and up to $250 for council-branded dog waste bag dispensers.
3.Dan Chang was elected education representative unanimously. His swearing-in is expected at next month’s meeting.
4.The treasurer reported a $25,000 annual budget plus about $10,000 in carryover funds, with money available for Neighborhood Purposes Grants.
5.A city representative reported recurring streetlight outages around Tyburn and Greenwood and a backlog of repair requests.

What they decided

Elect Dan Chang as education representative

Approved

10-0-0

Provide up to $700 for the August 15 Repair Fair

Approved

10 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions; 1 ineligible

Spend up to $250 on council-branded dog waste bag dispensers

Approved

10 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions; 1 ineligible

Approve the June 2026 monthly spending report (MER)

Approved

10 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions; 1 ineligible

Approve the June Board of Governors meeting minutes

Approved

8 yes, 0 no, 2 abstentions; 1 ineligible

Follow the money

August 15 Repair Fair at Atwater Village TheaterUp to $700 approved

Council-branded dog waste bag dispensers for distributionUp to $250 approved

Reported annual council budget$25,000

Unspent council funds expected to carry overAbout $10,000

Streetlight repairs reported by Council District 13, covering about 500 lights$1 million

Heard from neighbors

Residents Hilary and Bob reported an earth mover at the New Life Mission Church lot at Verdant and Perlita. They feared disturbance of contaminated soil and said the site’s Conditional Use Permit, which sets conditions on property use, restricts ground disturbance.
Residents asked that a Public Safety Committee discussion of the site be coordinated with the local police senior lead officer and Council District 13.

What's next

The local police senior lead officer agreed to follow up with the church. Council District 13’s representative asked residents to email more information.
The Public Safety Committee meeting date remained unresolved after confusion about the posted date and public-notice requirements. Members discussed allowing 72 hours’ notice before meeting.
The Repair Fair is scheduled for August 15 at Atwater Village Theater.
Dan Chang’s swearing-in is expected at the next monthly board meeting.
City election information sessions were announced for July 18, July 25 in Downtown Los Angeles, July 28 in Van Nuys, and July 29 online from 6–8 p.m. The 2027 election will offer mail-in and in-person voting.
The city requested an updated bylaws amendment application showing the board’s vote count as soon as possible.

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