| ARROYO
SECO
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL INTERIM OFFICERS PRESIDENT Ernest Sanchez VICE-PRESIDENT Vacant SECRETARY Tina Zabala TREASURER Jack Fenn REGISTRAR Zara Scoville |
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CALIFORNIA 
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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, Februuary 25, 2008
7:00PM
Mt Washington Elementary School
(PENDING APPROVAL)
Multi-Purpose Room
3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90065
Supporting documentation for this meeting can be found at:
http://www.asnc.us/2008-archives/02-Feb/_0208archives.htm
ASNC AGENDA
7:00 pm
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 DOT regarding Bike Project
Board Discussion/Action Items:
| 1. | Approval of minutes from December 2007 meeting and January 2008 meeting. – Tina Zabala, Interim Secretary |
| 2. | As approved by the board at it's meeting of Jan. 28, accept the nomination of stakeholder Hank Schaefer to fill one of the two vacancies for Mount Washington Geographic Representatives on an interim basis, pending completion of the March 24 revote for these seats. |
| 3. | Treasurer’s report – Jack Fenn, Interim Treasurer |
| 4. | Second reading of two proposed bylaws amendments from Rules and Elections Committee meeting of Jan. 12, 2008: a. Amend the following sentence from Article VII, para. 3 of the ASNC Bylaws (Elections): "Each candidate who wishes to be included on a pre-printed ballot must submit a statement of intent 60 days prior to the date of the election." Change final portion to read “. . . 30 days prior to the date of the election.” (Note: This is for read only). b. Amend the following sentence (removing listed items A-H entirely) -- from Article IX, para. 1 of the ASNC Bylaws (Meetings), "Announcements of meetings and other events of the Neighborhood Council shall be posted on the ASNC’s official website and in the following locations:” Change final portion to read “and in the physical locations listed in the council’s Standing Rules.” (Note: This is for read only). |
| 5. | Discussion and possible action re: reducing the portion of the ASNC budget now spent on administrative services and fees (now more than 50 %) in order to leave more funds for community projects: a. Identify any board members willing and able to take on any of the duties of the paid positions, as volunteers. b. Recruit board member volunteer(s) willing to research the amounts that nearby neighborhood councils are spending for their Website maintenance and report back at the March 2008 meeting. |
| 6. | Motion that the recruiting and advertising for Bookkeeper, Minute Taker, Administrative Assistant and Website maintenance services be handled by the Board member or officer these positions report to or work with most closely. |
| 7. | Motion regarding Minute Taker position: Move that this position not be reviewed until full new board is seated. |
| 8. | Request for volunteers (regular and backup) to post the regular monthly board agenda’s. Need both names and locations of responsibility. |
| 9. | The Friends of Hermon Dog Park requests that the ASNC match their contribution of $271 towards the purchase 90 boxes of 200 dog waste bags for the four dog park area dispensers purchased by the ASNC in 2006. |
| 10. | Review and approve election materials for the March 24, 2008, Mount Washington Revote - Joseph Riser |
| 11. | The ASNC should oppose the cancellation of MTA bus line 256, currently the only public transportation line to serve the somewhat isolated Hermon and Monterey Hills communities of our neighborhood council. Public hearings were held between ASNC board meetings in early February, but the final decision of the Metro Governing Board for this area has been postponed until mid-March. |
| 12. | Motion submitted by Joseph Riser: The ASNC board should submit a community impact statement (CIS) in support of City Council Motion 07-4130 (Smith-LaBonge, 12/19/07): “That the City Attorney . . . prepare an ordinance which would require metal recyclers to record identification information of people selling scrap metals in the City.” (Citywide, the theft of such metal from utilities, etc. has resulted in losses of over $1 million. Locally, public areas in Montecito Heights and Hermon have been left without lighting after dark). |
| 13. | Request for a board member to volunteer to advertise for the Sycamore Grove position that was vacated by former rep Josef Bray-Ali. |
| 14. | Motions submitted by Darlene Roker: a. $12,000 (split into two requests, one now and one in the new fiscal year) for the Monterey Hills Jazz Fest. b. A request for Board approval for the proposed new posting area for Monterey Hills. |
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 (requested at least once per quarter and may be in writing): | ||
| 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 | ||
| 17. | Comments from the Board on subject matters within the Board’s jurisdiction | ||
| 18. | Future meeting dates and location - President | ||
| 19. | Adjournment | ||
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, March 24, 2008 |