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 December 17, 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/12-Dec/_1207archives.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

Presentation by Miguel Zermeno, Project Manager from BOS and Kristine Grillo regarding Alternative Technologies for Processing Municipal Solid Waste. (5-10 minute presentation)

Presentation by Gautam Dutta, Esq. (a Hermon resident) regarding Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) -- a critical reform that would save millions in taxpayer dollars and raise voter turnout for local elections.(5 minutes)

Board Discussion/Action Items:

1.	Approval of minutes from October 2007 meeting – Maggie Barto, Secretary
2.	Treasurer's report – Pat Griffith
3.	Discussion and possible board vote: (Postponed from Oct meeting):  In an effort to help reduce paper waste, should the ASNC purchase a projector for use during meetings? Cost not to exceed $800.
4.	Suggestions for location of the January Board meeting. (Postponed from Oct meeting): ASNC should accept the invitation of Los Angeles International High School in the Hermon Community (625 Coleman Ave., L.A. 90042), to hold its first regular meeting of 2008 on their campus.
5.	Discussion regarding the challenge to the 2007 election. DONE representative may be available to make an official report including any steps that the ASNC Board members need to take.
6.	Motion submitted by Joe Riser: Request that ASNC allocate funds not to exceed $300 to cover cost of food and supplies for a "thank you" reception (to be organized and prepared by Hermon stakeholders) for outgoing board members, and a "welcome" for new ones and guests, the evening of the first 2008 meeting on January 28. Reception at 6 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Anticipated attendance, 70-80.
7.	Motion submitted by Joe Riser: That ASNC liaisons present an update to the ASNC Board once or twice each quarter.
8.	Motion submitted by Ernie Sanchez: In an effort to have more community input in the direction and focus of the ASNC, that each of the 5 communities must hold a local issues meeting at least once each quarter.
9.	Motion submitted by Scott Rubel: Motion for funding aid, in conjunction with other Neighborhood Councils and Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition, to share costs for professional, independent traffic analysis of the New Autry National Center Campus Improvement project. The scope of work will be conducted by an independent traffic planner and engineer to verify the information or bring to light possible deficiencies in the information supplied in the Draft EIR by consultants of the Autry National Center. This factual data can be utilized by all citizens concerned about public policy, planning and traffic related to the proposed project. Amount requested: $2,500. Total cost of study: $8,500. Other Funding Partners: Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council approved $1,500 in Nov., Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition. Other requests for funding consideration are in process with Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council, Hollywood United NC, Atwater Village NC.
10.	Motion submitted by Pat Griffith and Jerry Schneider: Discussion / possible board action regarding impact of the new City NC election proposals, and formulate comments.

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.	Controller Chick's NCs – Maggie Barto
	f.	Animal Welfare – Lezle Stein
	g.	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: Monday, January 28, 2008