| ARROYO
SECO
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jim Thompson VICE-PRESIDENT William Rumble SECRETARY Margaret Barto TREASURER Pat Griffith REGISTRAR RuthAnne Tarletz |
CITY
OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA 
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ARROYO
SECO
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL C/O Department of Neighborhood Empowerment 3516 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90031 TELEPHONE: (866) LA-HELPS FAX: (323) 224-2322 |
ARROYO
SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, January 22, 2007
Monterey Adult Day Health Care Center
5926 Monterey Road (at Avenue 60)
Los Angeles, CA 90042
7:00PM
Supporting documentation for this meeting can be found at:
http://www.asnc.us/2007-archives/01-Jan/_0107archives.htm
Agenda
7:00pm
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of minutes from meeting of December 4, 2006
Public Comments - Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the Board's jurisdiction. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
Comments by the President
Swearing in of New ASNC Board members by Councilman Jose Huizar
Board Discussion/Action Items:
| *1. | ELECTION of new Board officers . (According to the ASNC bylaws: At the first meeting in January, as the first order of business, the Board shall elect by voice vote the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Registrar.) |
| *2. | VOTING on bylaws change proposal requested by Joe Riser on behalf of the Hermon Local issues Committee "Amend Article III of the ASNC Bylaws (Membership), adding or are parents or guardians of students attending schools located within the ASNC boundaries, to the definition of a stakeholder, so it reads, The ASNC community stakeholders are defined as individuals who live, work, own property, or are parents or guardians of students attending schools located within the ASNC boundaries , together with the sole designated representatives of businesses or organizations that operate or own property within the ASNC boundaries." (Note: This item will be voted on if the required number of registered stakeholders present at the meeting) |
| *3. | VOTING on bylaws change proposal requested by RuthAnn Tarletz (ASNC Board Member) - Add Recreation, Culture & the Arts as a standing committee to Article VIII of the ASNC bylaws. (Note: This item will be voted on if the required number of registered stakeholders present at the meeting) |
| *4. | VOTE on bylaws change proposal requested by RuthAnn Tarletz (ASNC Board member) (2nd reading) "Amend Article III of the ASNC Bylaws (Membership), striking the sentence in its second paragraph that now reads, "All members shall show some proof of stakeholder status at the time of registration." (Note: This item will be voted on if the required number of registered stakeholders present at the meeting) |
| *5. | Approval of ASNC Logo RuthAnn Tarletz (see samples in handout) |
| *6. | Appointment of two people to represent the ASNC at the Mayor's Budget Day on January 27 at City Hall (8:00 AM registration, 9:00 AM program City Hall, John Ferraro Council Chambers) |
| *7. | Motion : "The ASNC should provide a letter of support for the Arroyo Center for Art and the Environment" - Eliot Sekuler |
| *8. | Motion : "The ASNC should create a 5-year review task group to prepare a cumulative report for stakeholders, and potentially for BONC's review. This ad hoc group would consist of six members to be appointed by the council president, to include two current board members, two past board members, and two other registered stakeholders who have never served on the board. The group would report its progress to the board every other month until work is completed, but no later than the regular board meeting for September 2007." Joe Riser (see handout material) |
| 9. | Discussion and review of ASNC website to include the Forum section and funding for the future. David Brunk |
| *10. | Motion : The ASNC should file a community impact statement with City Council in support of council file 07-0049 calling for 5-year status reports from certified neighborhood councils to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (original council motion file attached). Joe Riser (see handout material) Note: The ASNC will reach its 5-year anniversary of certification in October 2007. |
| 11. | Discussion/Presentation of proposed French Avenue Zone Change (5 minutes). Presentation by Melinda M. Gejer and Rogelio Flores of the Department of City Planning) |
Reports
| 12. | Report by Treasurer | ||
| 13. | Committee Reports | ||
| a. | Local Issues- | ||
| i. | Hermon | ||
| ii. | Montecito Heights | ||
| iii. | Monterey Hills | ||
| iv. | Mount Washington | ||
| v. | Sycamore Grove | ||
| b. | Rules and Elections | ||
| c. | Recreation, Arts & Culture | ||
| d. | Communications and Outreach | ||
| e. | Budget and Finance | ||
| f. | Public Safety - Bill Murray | ||
| i. | Public Safety Emergency Preparedness Project – Samantha Allen | ||
| 14. | Report from Liaisons: | ||
| a. | a. LADWP/MOU Oversight Committee Peter Parrish | ||
| b. | b. Friends of Southwest Coalition Eliot Sekuler | ||
| c. | c. Northeast Transportation Coalition Jerry Schneider | ||
| d. | d. Northeast LA Open Space Coalition Scott Rubel | ||
| e. | e. Alliance of NCs / Congress Bill Murray | ||
| f. | NELA NC Federation – Samantha Allen | ||
| g. | Controller Chick’s NCs – Jesse Simon | ||
| h. | Animal Welfare – Lezle Stein | ||
| 15. | Future meeting dates and location - President | ||
| 16. | Adjournment | ||
Calendar Items:
| Next Meeting: Monday, February 19, 2007 |
Legend: * Action item
Process for Reconsideration The Board may reconsider and amend its actions on items listed on the agenda in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
The public is requested to fill out a Speaker Card to address the Board on any item of the agenda prior to the Board taking action on an item. Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda that is within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. Agenda is posted for public review at Mount Washington Elementary School Bulletin Board, Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center, Albertson's at Avenue 43 and Figueroa, Rock Rose Café, Montecito Heights Senior Center , Montecito Heights Recreation Center , Monterey Business Center , ASNC's Official Web site and distributed on ASNC's Email list. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Marco Perez, Project Coordinator (323) 224-2314
Details of motion proposed by Joe Riser (see Agenda item #9)
Community Impact Statement:
In support of Council Motion 07-0049 (Hahn - Garcetti)
That the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners be requested to schedule five-year status reports from certified neighborhood councils to check in on how these groups are progressing and what issues and concerns they have with the overall neighborhood council system, including their relations with Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) and the City Council.
(referred) To Education & Neighborhoods Committee
Suggested text of ASNC CIS:
The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council commends city councilmembers' efforts to have certified neighborhood councils review their first five years of work, reporting to BONC as the certifying authority. ASNC further recommends that whereas neighborhood councils were created to be advisory boards to city government, that city councilmembers and their staff also be responsible for reporting on the effectiveness of our boards in working with them on local concerns. The ASNC one of more than 50 councils certified in 2002 will establish a review process of its own, regardless of the disposition of this council file. |