ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Ernest Sanchez VICE-PRESIDENT Eliot Sekuler SECRETARY Margaret Barto TREASURER Pat Griffith REGISTRAR (Acting) Joe Riser

CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA

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, August 27, 2007
- 7 p.m. -

Jack & Denny Smith Library and Community Center
Mt. Washington Elementary School
3981 San Rafael, Los Angeles, CA 90065

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 acting president

Board Discussion/Action Items:

1.	Approval of minutes from May 2007 meeting – Maggie Barto, Secretary
2.	Discussion of Election Rules and Procedures, possible request for additional funding to supplement DONE support for ballot mailing and printing. – Eliot Sekuler and Martha Benedict
3.	Candidate recruitment for ASNC elections.
4.	Election to fill the vacant board seat for At Large Community Non Profits Representative. Candidate: Ann Walnum.
5.	Election of a permanent registrar for the board.
6.	Discussion of transportation/ shuttle options to provide better community connectivity to Gold Line station – Zara Scoville.
7.	Discussion and possible motion to support Councilmember Janice Hahn's proposal to place an initiative on February 2008 Presidential Primary Election ballot that would raise $30 million in tax revenue to provide funding for gang prevention, intervention, job training and afterschool programs. The funds would be raised by levying a $40.00 tax on every parcel in the City. – Scott Folsom
8.	Discussion and possible motion to provide a letter of support for Northeast Trees' application for a Prop. 40 Grant to help fund that organization' s partcipation in the “An Urban Forest In Every City” program. – Jerry Schneider.
9.	Discussion and possible motion: ASNC to allocate funds, not to exceed $1,000, to re-landscape the area on both sides bordering the stairway connecting Oneonta Drive and Olancha Drive.. The new landscaping is needed to replace plants that have died because the city cannot/will not repair the irrigation system. The new landscaping will be California-friendly, drought tolerant plants and planting would take place between Oct-Dec of this year. (From Mount Washington Local Issues Committee) – Jerry Schneider or stakeholder Al Winn.
10.	Discussion and possible motion: ASNC to request that the City of Los Angeles study and report on traffic calming and pedestrian safety in accessing Bicentennial Park on Cleland Avenue. (From Mount Washington Local Issues Committee) – Jerry Schneider.
11.	Discussion and possible motion: ASNC to provide letter of support for proposed single family residences for Sky Minor and Rachael at 3918 and 3924 Rome Court, providing that they conform to the Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan. (From Mount Washington Local Issues Committee) – Jerry Schneider.
12.	Discussion and possible motion: In the interest of more frequent communications with and accountability to stakeholders, the ASNC president should prepare and send a letter to all those registered recapping this year's activities and accomplishments, in advance of any formal elections mailers and materials being sent in the fall (suggested mailing in mid- to late September 2007). – Joseph Riser
13.	Discussion and possible motion: Allocation of ASNC funds to purchase portable translation equipment to be used at board meetings, local issues, and other neighborhood council activities, as needed. Estimated cost not to exceed $1,800. – Joseph Riser
14.	Discussion and possible motion: The ASNC should take an active role along with other NC's and Community orgs in opposing the newest Home Depot in Glassell Park - mirroring the Sun Valley request for a full comprehensive EIR. – Scott Folsom

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 - Scott Rubel
	d.	Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhood Councils – Bill Murray
	e.	NELA NC Federation – Samantha Allen
	f.	Controller Chick's NCs – Jesse Simon
	g.	Animal Welfare – Lezle Stein
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

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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) 473-5391.

Calendar Items:

Next Meeting: Monday, September 24, 2007