ARROYO SECO
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

POST OFFICE BOX 42254
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042

TELEPHONE: (866) LA-HELPS
http://www.ASNC.us

OFFICERS
Ernest E. Sanchez
PRESIDENT
Joseph Riser
VICE-PRESIDENT
Tina Zabala
SECRETARY
Jeremy Dillard
TREASURER
Zara Scoville
REGISTRAR
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA



C/O Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
305 E. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 485-1360
Fax: (213) 485-4608
GEOGRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIVES
Pablo Lopez (’07-’08), Hermon
Joseph Riser (’08-’09), Hermon
Jack Fenn (’07-’08), Montecito Heights
Tina Zabala (’08-’09), Montecito Heights
Jeremy Dillard (’07-’08), Monterey Hills
Darlene Roker (’08-’09), Monterey Hills
Zara Scoville (’07-’08), Mount Washington
Paula Sirola (’07-’08), Mount Washington
Hank Shaeffer (’08-’09), Mount Washington
Ann Walnum (’08-’09), Mount Washington
Jason Renfro (’07-’08), Sycamore Grove
Sylvia Robledo (’08-’09), Sycarmore Grove

AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVES
Ernest Sanchez, Community Non-Profits
Clifford Moseley, Education & Youth
Marybelle C. Ang, Environment
AJ Mora, Faith-Based Organization
Amado Machorro, Healthcare & Seniors
J. Michael Walter, Recreation, Cultural & Arts
Efrén Chepi, Retail, Wholesale & Service
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ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Monday, 23-JUNE-2008
· 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ·

Montecito Heights Senior Center
4545 Homer Street
Los Angeles, California 90042

Supporting documentation for this meeting can be found at:
http://www.asnc.us/2008-archives/06-June/_0608archives.htm

ASNC AGENDA

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I.     CALL TO ORDER. Roll call.

II.    PUBLIC COMMENTS.

III.   COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

IV.   DISCUSSION & POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:

1.

Approval of minutes of May 2008 meeting held on June 2. (Tina Zabala)

2.

Treasurer’s report (Jeremy Dillard)

3.

Pursuant to ASNC Bylaws provisions requiring compliance with all Federal, State, and City laws (Article X:

Procedural Authority), revise bylaws wording in the following articles to comply with the Los Angeles City Council's February 20, 2008, approved resolutions amending the "Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils"
http://www.asnc.us/2008-archives/Special-2008/022608-info-DONE-NCRC-PlanAsAmended.htm
(Rules & Elections Committee Chair)

(a) Add the following phrase to paragraphs 1 and 2 under Article III (Membership) of the ASNC bylaws as part of the stakeholder definition and explanation: "and any individual who declares a stake in the neighborhood and affirms the factual basis for it."

(b) Under bylaws Article IV (Board of Representatives & Officers), Section 5b, change terms of offices for At Large Representatives from "one year" to "two years" and the term limits provisions for same from"four consecutive terms" to "two consecutive two-year terms."

(c) Remove the sentence "Elections thereafter shall be staggered, electing 13 representatives each year"
from bylaws Article VII (Elections), Section 6.
4.

Motion to approve proposed wording for the previously adopted addition to the ASNC Board standing rules that would identify current official posting locations under the Brown Act and applicable city regulations - see attachment. (Rules & Elections Committee)
5. Motion to approve the revised and updated Elections Procedures draft and timeline for the ASNC Board of Representatives 2008 election on November 24. Note: first draft procedures must be received by DONE no later than July 7. (Rules & Elections Committee)
6.

Motion calling for the ASNC to allocate an additional $500 from budgeted administrative funds to cover the cost of applying return postage to envelopes sent out with 2008 vote-by-mail ballots. (Rules & Elections Committee)

7.

Motion calling for the ASNC to redirect the unspent $3,000 budgeted in the current fiscal year (2007-08) for"Board Member Training" to the 2008-09 election line item to cover anticipated new expenses for its 2008 election. (Rules & Elections Committee Chair)

8. 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) Research the amounts that nearby neighborhood councils are spending for their Website maintenance and report back at the next board meeting. (Ernest Sanchez/Darlene Roker)
9.

Discussion and possible action regarding candidates for professional service provider positions:

(a) Retaining the services of William “Bill” Mengle as Minute Taker

(b) Consideration of retaining the services of Edeltraut Schrober as Administrative Assistant

(c) Consideration of retaining the services of Edeltraut Schrober as Bookkeeping Assistant

(d) Consideration of retaining the services of Robert Hawkes as Bookkeeping Assistant
10. Motion to authorize $250 from ASNC community projects funds for the installation of two dog waste bag dispensers in Bud Weiner Park (Monterey Hills). Funds would be drawn from the 2007-08 fiscal budget.
(Jeremy Dillard)
11. Request that the ASNC provide funding not to exceed $850 to assist with expenses for the "Dog Days of Summer" on July 19, a regional pet adoption event sponsored by the Friends of Hermon Dog Park and Councilmember José Huizar. Funds will be used to cover the costs of advertising and publicity, including 2,000 color flyers ($300), an inflatable dog for the entrance ($325), PR Newswire ($180), and a mailing ($35), and would need to come from 2008- 09 ASNC community project-budgeted funds. (Lezle Stein, ASNC Director of Animal Welfare)
12. Motion that the ASNC should send a letter in the form attached, endorsing the Self-Realization Fellowship Historic Rehabilitation Project. (Mount Washington Local Issues)
13. Motion that the ASNC should call on the City Councilmembers representing Districts 1 and 14 to establish formal, written tracking methods for use by their staff members in logging, moving forward, and reporting back on the ASNC’s forwarded, approved motions. Within 30 days of receipt of formal requests, council staff would log, and then acknowledge the request (by mail or e-mail), advising the identified ASNC contact for that request with which staff person they should follow up -- see attached example from CD1, related to Mount Washington Local Issues. (Joseph Riser)
14.   COMMITTEE REPORTS.
  a. Local Issues:
    i. Hermon
    ii. Montecito Heights
    iii. Monterey Hills
    iv. Mount Washington
    v. Sycamore Grove
  b.

Rules and Elections (Joseph Riser)
  c. Communications and Outreach (Zara Scoville)
  d. Budget and Finance (Jeremy Dillard)
  e. Recreation, Arts & Culture (J. Michael Walker)
  f. Environment (Marybelle Ang)
15.

REPORTS 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 Neighborhood Councils Coalition (Bill Murray)
  e. Controller Chick's NC's (Maggie Barto)
  f. Animal Welfare (Lezle Stein)
  g. MW Elementary School Multipurpose Room (David Brunk)

V.  NEW BUSINESS (Committee referrals and/or future Board agenda items).

1. Comments from the Board on subject matters within the Board’s jurisdiction, and suggestions for future agenda items.
2.

Future meetings dates and location (Ernest Sanchez).

Next meeting date: 28-JULY-2008 at 7:00p.m.
Next meeting location: Montecito Heights Senior Center, 4545 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Future meeting dates and locations:

August 25, 2008 at 7:00pm, Montecito Heights Senior Center, 4545 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

September 22 and October 27 at 7:00 p.m., Los Angeles International Charter High School, 625 Coleman Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90042.

VI. 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, July 28, 2008