| ARROYO
SECO
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Ernest Sanchez VICE-PRESIDENT Eliot Sekuler SECRETARY Margaret Barto TREASURER Pat Griffith REGISTRAR Vacant |
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ARROYO
SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Monday June 25, 2007
7:00 PM
Montecito Heights Senior Center
4545 Homer Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Supporting documentation for this meeting can be found at:
http://www.asnc.us/2007-archives/06-June/_0507archives.htm
ASNC AGENDA
7:00pm
Call to Order
Roll Call
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
Introductory presentation on “AESOP” specific overlay plan (5 minutes) – Wendi Riser
Northeast Los Angeles Open Space Project (5 minutes) – Leslie Chan
Southwest Museum Power Point Presentation (5 minutes) Pam Hannah
Board Discussion/Action Items:
| 1. | Approval of minutes from meetings of May 22, 2007 Maggie Barto, Secretary | |
| 2. | ASNC position regarding the Southwest Museum and the Friends of SW Museum Coalition Scott Rubel |
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| a. | Related position(s) regarding the Autry National Center 's expansion proposal in Griffith Park | |
| b. | Review of the position of Liaison to the Coalition and possible need to name a replacement | |
| 3. | Election to fill vacancy in the Board office of Registrar |
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| 4. | Treasurer's report Pat Griffith | |
| 5. | Presentation/approval of annual budget for July 2007- June 2008 Pat Griffith, Chair Budget & Finance | |
| 6. | Candidate search to fill three open board seats (at-large Community Non-profits, at-large Recreation, Culture, & Arts, Sycamore Grove Representative) | |
| a. | Possible vacation of seat(s) for non-attendance (Monterey Hills Representative) |
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| 7. | Presentation/approval of 2007 election procedures, timeline, and mailer Eliot Sekuler, Chair - Rules & Elections | |
| 8. | Per suggestion from D.O.N.E., the ASNC should update and add the list of its official posting locations for agendas to the Board's Standing Rules - Eliot Sekuler, Rules & Elections |
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| 9. | Request that the Board instruct the Webmaster to close and remove the Forum area associated with the ASNC site (see http://www.asnc.us/bboard/phpBB2/), which has not been used for two years, and which requires some regular maintenance to clear spam postings. Requested by Board member Joseph Riser. |
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| 10. | Lummis Day Recap Eliot Sekuler |
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| a. | Summary report on June 3 event, attendance, and community support | |
| b. | Presentation of preliminary budget for 3rd annual Lummis Day program and request for financial commitment from ASNC 2007-08 fiscal year funds, in the amount of $4,000 (to cover educational programs, production, printing and advertising expenses) | |
| 11. | The ASNC should withdraw from membership in the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Congress (LANCC), a private organization not affiliated with or recognized by the city. LANCC's charter has been deemed by the City Attorney as not being within the scope of the mission of city certified NCs. See opinion letter, portion attached. (Note: Some 40 of the 90 city NCs have joined this organization and ASNC has sent a non-board member as its liaison for two years.) Requested by Joseph Riser. | |
| 12. | The ASNC should form an ad hoc committee to assess the status of Lummis Home and work with Council District 1, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and other city and non-governmental agencies to assist in its rehabilitation and preservation. Requested by Board member Eliot Sekuler. | |
| 13. | Request from Ida Simms and Sara Lopez for $5000 for Support for the Monterey Hills Jazz Festival |
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| 14. | From Mount Washington Local Issues (Requested by Jerry Schneider), the ASNC should: |
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| a. | Discuss and prepare a resolution calling for improved funding for public transportation and forward it to the Congress of Neighborhood Councils for support. | |
| b. | Request that the City study and present options for improving pedestrian safety for crossing San Rafael Avenue in the vicinity of Sea View Drive, including a marked crosswalk at this location. | |
| c. | Request that the City study and present options for improving the drainage at the intersection of San Rafael Avenue and Glenalbyn Drive. | |
Reports
| 15. | 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 | ||
| 16. | Report from Liaisons: | ||
| a. | LADWP/MOU Oversight Committee – Peter Parrish | ||
| b. | Planning Dept./MOU Oversight Committee – Zara Scoville | ||
| c. | Friends of Southwest Coalition – Eliot Sekuler | ||
| d. | Northeast Transportation Coalition – Jerry Schneider | ||
| e. | NELA NC Federation Samantha Allen | ||
| f. | Controller Chick's NCs Jesse Simon | ||
| g. | Animal Welfare Lezle Stein | ||
| h. | MW Elementary School Multipurpose Room David Brunk | ||
| 17. | Comments from the Board on subject matters within the Board's jurisdiction, and suggestions for future agenda items. | ||
| 18. | Future meeting dates and location - President | ||
| 19. | Adjournment | ||
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
Naheed Qureshi, Project Coordinator --
naheed.qureshi@ lacity.org 213 / 485-1360.
Calendar Items:
| Next Meeting: Monday, July 23, 2007 |