Members Present: Andres Taylor, Avila, Griffith, Hisserich, Jacquez, Shannon, Sharp and Vick (8); Absent: Arriola, Braun, Esparza, Jimenez, Kato, Mandel and Rocca (7)

Approval of the Minutes from July 11, 2016.

Approved (8); Absent: Arriola, Braun, Esparza, Jimenez, Kato, Mandel, and Rocca (7)

Presentation on health-related issues:

• Angelo Bellomo - Director of Environmental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, speaking on health and other impacts related to oil and gas drilling in residential areas.

Presentation and opportunity for public comment provided. (8); Absent: Arriola, Braun, Esparza, Jimenez, Kato, Mandel and Rocca (7)

Discussion and action on Resolution (Shannon - Sharp - Vick) relative to expressing the support of the Los Angeles City Health Commission for a 1,500-foot buffer zone on oil and gas drilling in residential neighborhoods.

Substitute Motion (Jacquez - Vick) continue Resolution (Shannon - Sharp - Vick) to September 2016, and ensure community partners, utility entities, including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Liberty Hill Foundation and South Coast Air Quality Management District and any other entity strictly impacted, are invited to attend and testify on the proposed 1,500-foot buffer zone on oil and gas drilling in residential neighborhoods.

Substitute Motion adopted (8); Absent: Arriola, Braun, Esparza, Jimenez, Kato, Mandel and Rocca (7)

Items for future discussion.

Discussion held. (8); Absent: Arriola, Braun, Esparza, Jimenez, Kato, Mandel and Rocca (7)

Public Comment.

Opportunity for public comment provided. (8); Absent: Arriola, Braun, Esparza, Jimenez, Kato, Mandel and Rocca (7)

President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.