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Cypress Park Council to Discuss Street Vendors, Trash and Board Vacancy

The September 8 meeting will also consider budget carryover and 2027 election preparations, with an update on the Bowtie wetlands project.

Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council · Governing Board · Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The short version

1.Neighbors can attend September 8 at 7 p.m. at Cypress Park & Recreation Center, 2630 Pepper Avenue. Spanish interpretation is provided.
2.The board will discuss how to support street vendors while addressing overflowing street trash cans; the agenda suggests a connection to vending activity but does not establish one.
3.Proposed votes include filling an open board seat and setting preferred polling hours, location and translation needs for the 2027 neighborhood council election.
4.The board will consider adding $3,921.85 left over from 2025–26 to its 2026–27 budget. This agenda records no approvals or spending decisions.
5.A Bowtie Wetland Demonstration Project presentation will cover progress, community involvement and upcoming activities, with time for questions.

Up for a vote

Approve August 2026 Monthly Expenditure Reports, which document council spending.

Up for vote

Approve the August 2026 General Board meeting minutes.

Up for vote

Review the council meeting livestream and consider possible action.

Up for vote

Add $3,921.85 in remaining 2025–26 funds to the 2026–27 budget.

Up for vote

Consider next steps after a Council District 1 update on 311 signs on Cypress Avenue.

Up for vote

Approve the 2027 neighborhood council election information worksheet, including preferred polling hours and location, election or outreach contact information, and translation needs.

Up for vote

Consider ways to support street vendors and address overflowing street trash cans.

Up for vote

Consider purchasing council promotional materials such as stickers, banners and T-shirts.

Up for vote

Select a new board member for an open seat.

Up for vote

Plan distribution of neighborhood council advertising flyers.

Up for vote

Consider organizing the storage space.

Up for vote

Follow the money

Proposed transfer of unused 2025–26 funds into the 2026–27 budget.$3,921.85

Proposed purchase of council promotional materials.Not specified

What's next

General public comment is generally limited to one minute per speaker. Neighbors may raise matters within the board’s scope that are not on the agenda, but the board cannot act on those matters at this meeting.
Request disability accommodations or translation assistance at least two working days (48 hours) before the meeting by emailing GCPNC@empowerla.org.
The agenda points residents to the Elysian Park Master Plan survey at https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/elysianparkmp/#involved; no deadline is listed.
The next General Board meeting is listed for the second Tuesday of October at 7 p.m.

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