ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Ernest Sanchez VICE-PRESIDENT Eliot Sekuler SECRETARY Margaret Barto TREASURER Pat Griffith REGISTRAR Vacant

CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA

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ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 24, 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 President

Board Discussion/Action Items:

1.	Approval of minutes from August 2007 meeting – Maggie Barto, Secretary
2.	Treasurer's report – Pat Griffith
3.	Election of a new Registrar
4.	Erika Soto from the community of Hermon, applied to be the Admin. Assistant for the ASNC board.  She was asked to be prepared to come and tell the board why she'd like the PT job.  She's also trained as an interpreter and can use the translation equipment we're purchasing, at Local Issues and board meetings, as part of her duties (possible increase in the number of hours).
5.	Peter Parish will present the LADWP proposed rate increases.
6.	Brian Sheridan, Director of Development at Heritage Square requests: ASNC fund up to $7,500 to support the Heritage Square Community Beautification Grant to continue replacing the barbed wire around the property with beautiful Victorian-era wrought iron, red brick masonry columns, new planters and greenery, and possible additional lighting.
7.	Alexia Teran, from the County Commission on Disabilities, requests funding of $500 to purchase a table at a luncheon to be held October 15, 2007. The tickets could be used by ASNC members, stakeholders or for disabled residents of the Northeast who otherwise could not afford to attend.
8.	From Eliot Sekular, Restating 2005 motion calling for the renaming of Avenue 43 as Lummis Drive
9.	Request from Bradley (or a representative) of the GPNC to co-sponsor the Diversity Forum by showing the ASNC Logo on the Diversity Flyer in support of positive efforts on education and understanding in our respective communities.
10.	From the Hermon Local Issues meeting (Requested by Joe Riser) a. The ASNC should provide funds not to exceed $1,500 for basic emergency preparedness supplies for use in the Hermon community following a catastrophic event; list and specific costs to follow in board materials (from Hermon Local Issues at the request of Mark Legassie, chair of Hermon Emergency Preparedness Committee). Note: Materials to be stored at a central, easily accessible location at Hermon Community Church. b. The ASNC should provide funds not to exceed $2,600 for the purchase of a rider lawnmower and materials to refurbish the athletic field at Los Angeles International Charter High School in Hermon; rider mower - approx. $1,600; grass seed, fertilizer, etc. - $1,000 (from Hermon Local Issues at the request of LAICHS Co-founder Clifford Moseley).  c. The ASNC should provide funds not to exceed $2,000 for materials and supplies (rented game booths and giveaway prizes) for the annual Harvest Festival at Hermon Church (from Hermon Local Issues at the request of Hermon Community Church)
11.	Darlene Roker (Healthcare at-large rep.) called for Ida Simms to be removed from the board for four absences.
12.	From Mount Washington Local Issues (Requested by Jerry Schneider), (((The MWLI has not met yet. Jerry Schneider anticipates this motion to come from the meeting to be held Wednesday evening.))) Motion for a letter of support and authorization of matching funding in the amount of $6,000 by the ASNC for the Marmion Way Beautification Project. The funding will be conditional, subject to the project being successful in application for a 2008 Community Beautification Grant. This project has already been presented at the meetings of the Mount Washington Homeowners Alliance and the Mount Washington Association this month, and has received approval for support and significant volunteer commitments.
13.	Suggestion for location of the October, December and January Board meetings. No November meeting scheduled due to the election. December meeting date needs to be scheduled.
14.	Review need for MW Elementary School Multipurpose Room Liaison the Controller Chick NC Liaison, and NELA NC Federation Liaison positions.

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 - Ann Walnum
	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
	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

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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, October 22, 2007