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

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, October 22, 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

Comments by Hollenbeck Neighborhood Prosecutor Office by Irene Martin del Campo

Board Discussion/Action Items:

1.	Approval of minutes from September 2007 meeting – Maggie Barto, Secretary
2.	Treasurer's report – Pat Griffith
3.	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).
4.	Discussion and possible board vote: In an effort to help reduce paper waste, should the ASNC purchase a projector for use during meetings? Cost not to exceed $800.
5.	Motion submitted by Jerry Schneider: Motion to Support Northeast Trees proposal to Los Angeles County Health Dept. Policies for Liveable Active Communities and Environments.
6.	Submitted by Wendi Riser for the Hermon Advance Team: The Hermon "Clean Team" requests the ASNC purchase graffiti removal towels for use by Hermon and other ASNC communities in clean-up efforts (25 canisters), total cost $527.17.
7.	Request from Eliot Sekuler: Allocate funds for a banner announcing ASNC elections to hang over Ramona Hall. Estimated cost is $300.
8.	Request from Bradley (or a representative) of the GPNC: That the ASNC 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
9.	Suggestion for location of the December and January Board meetings. No November meeting scheduled due to the election. December meeting date needs to be scheduled.
10.	Review need for MW Elementary School Multipurpose Room Liaison the Controller Chick NC Liaison, the Animal Welfare Liaison and NELA NC Federation Liaison positions

Reports

11.	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
12.	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
13.	Comments from the Board on subject matters within the Board's jurisdiction, and suggestions for future agenda items.
14.	Future meeting dates and location - President
15.	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: ASNC Election - Monday, November 26, 2007