Meeting started at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present:  Grimmig, Hisserich, Kato, Khalfani, Lemus, Mandel, Ossey, Shannon, and Sirota (9); Absent:  Avila, Estradas, and Whittington; Vacant:  Council District 6, 7, and 12 (3)

Approval of the Minutes from July 13, 2020.

Minutes from the July 13, 2020 meeting were approved.

Motion: Hisserich - Kato

Ayes:  Grimmig, Hisserich, Kato, Khalfani, Mandel, Ossey, Shannon, and Sirota (8); Abstentions:  Lemus (1);  Absent:  Avila, Estradas, and Whittington (3)

Presentation by Andrew Barnes, New Zealand-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of Perpetual Guardian, author of "The 4 Day Week: How the flexible work revolution can increase productivity, profitability and well being, and create a sustainable future," and presenter on TEDx Talk, on the application of The 4 Day Week model in his company and his findings; and possible Commission action.

Mr. Barnes provided a PowerPoint presentation and discussed The 4 Day Week model, which focuses on productivity rather than hours worked, and its implementation in his company that saw beneficial effects on productivity, employee health and engagement, and the environment.  Mr. Barnes responded to questions from the Commissioners.

Members Present:  Grimmig, Hisserich, Kato, Khalfani, Lemus, Mandel, Ossey, Shannon, and Sirota (9);  Absent:  Avila, Estradas, and Whittington (3)

Presentation by Professor Marlon G. Boarnet, Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis in the Sol Price School of Public Policy, at the University of Southern California, on telecommuting and working from home, past trends, the relationship between telecommuting and driving reduction, and how the literature can inform the potential for telecommuting and work-from-home policies; and possible Commission action.

Professor Boarnet provided a PowerPoint presentation and discussed his studies on the rates and effects of telecommuting on the environment, communities of color, and the importance of focusing on taking an equity first approach when implementing telecommuting options, such as the gig economy, childcare, and service work that cannot be performed from home.  Professor Boarnet responded to questions from the Commissioners.

Members Present:  Grimmig, Hisserich, Kato, Khalfani, Lemus, Mandel, Ossey, Shannon, and Sirota (9); Absent:  Avila, Estradas, and Whittington (3)

Discussion by Kevin de Leon, California Senate President Pro Tempore Emeritus and City of Los Angeles Councilmember-Elect for the 14th District, regarding delays in getting COVID-19 testing in communities of color; and possible Commission action.

California Senate President Pro Tempore Emeritus de Leon discussed his concerns with the level of COVID-19 infections in communities of color due to medical pre-conditions and lack of healthcare, professions such as service workers and essential workers, over-crowded housing conditions, and an inability to telecommute; and responded to questions from the Commissioners.

Members Present:  Grimmig, Hisserich, Kato, Khalfani, Lemus, Mandel, Ossey, Shannon, and Sirota (9); Absent:  Avila, Estradas, and Whittington (3)

Items for future discussion.

No new items were discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Motion: Sirota - Hisserich

Ayes:  Grimmig, Hisserich, Kato, Khalfani, Lemus, Mandel, Ossey, Shannon, and Sirota (9); Absent:  Avila, Estradas, and Whittington (3)