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-'10), Hermon Jack Fenn (‘07-'08), Montecito Heights Tina Zabala (‘08-'10), Montecito Heights Jeremy Dillard (‘07-'08), Monterey Hills Darlene Roker (‘08-'10), Monterey Hills Zara Scoville (‘07-'08), Mount Washington Paula Sirola (‘07-'08), Mount Washington Hank Shaeffer (‘08-'10), Mount Washington Ann Walnum (‘08-'10), Mount Washington Jason Renfro (‘07-'08), Sycamore Grove Sylvia Robledo (‘08-'10), Sycamore Grove AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVES Ernest E. Sanchez, Community Non-Profits Clifford Moseley, Education & Youth Marybelle C. Ang, Environment AJ Mora, Faith-Based Organizations Amado Machorro, Healthcare & Seniors J. Michael Walter, Recreation, Culture & the Arts Efrén Chepi, Retail, Wholesale, & Service

ASNC AGENDA

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I.	CALL TO ORDER. Roll call.
II.	PUBLIC COMMENTS.
III.	COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT. (Ernest Sanchez)
IV.	DISCUSSION & POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS.

1.	Explanation and distribution of questionnaires from Mayor’s Budget hearing. (Ann Walnum)
2.	Approval of minutes of September 2008 meeting held 22-September-2008.
3.	Treasurer’s report (Jeremy Dillard)
4.	Request from Lezle Stein that her previous liaison position as "Director of Animal Welfare" be re-instated.
5.	Moved that the balance of budgeted administrative (i.e., all non-community project) funds unspent in fiscal year 2007-08, reported most recently as being in excess of $10,000, be formally adjusted in current budgeting as follows: $8,000 to the 2008-09 Community Project line item and the balance of $2,000-plus to Stakeholder Communication. And, that the portion reallocated to for community projects reserved for use only after Jan. 1, 2009, by the incoming Board of Representatives. (J.Riser)
6.	Presentation by Eddie Rivera (Arroyo Seco Journal)
7.	Motion to reinstate funding for $5,000 for the Marmion Way Beautification Project (Mt. Washington Local Issues)
8.	Motion to approve $100 for photocopying for a letter writing campaign to re-instate public transportation where the #176 bus line ran. (Mt. Washington Local Issues)

9.	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)
10.	REPORTS FROM LIAISONS.
	a.	Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils Coalition (Ann Walnum)
	b.	Congress of Neighborhoods (Ann Walnum)
	c.	MW Elementary School Multipurpose Room (Ann Walnum)

VI.	NEW BUSINESS (Committee referrals and/or future Board agenda items).
1.	Future meeting dates and locations (Ernest Sanchez) 24-November-2008 (Board of Representatives Election) from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Ramona Hall, 4580 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90065 (foyer). 08-December-2008 (Special Meeting) at 07:00 p.m, Ramona Hall, 4580 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90065 (1st floor classroom across from lobby).
VI.	ADJOURNMENT

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Funding requests: Unless otherwise stated in the approved motion, any funds appropriated for community projects as a result of this meeting’s actions: (1) will be drawn from the 2008-09 ASNC budget; and, (2) under ASNC standing rules, expenditure of any such funds must begin no later than 30-June-2009, or the appropriation will automatically lapse.

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 or adjusted in the interest of fairness, by the presiding officer of the Board. The agenda is posted for public review at Mount Washington Elementary School Bulletin Board, Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center, supermarket at Avenue 45 and Figueroa Street, art gallery at 4108 N. Figueroa Street, Montecito Heights Senior Center, Montecito Heights Recreation Center; adult day healthcare center at Avenue 60 and Monterey Road, as well as the ASNC’s official Website at www.ASNC.us, and distributed via the ASNCalert Yahoo Group (opt-in E-mail listserv). 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, Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment Project Coordinator, at (213) 473-5391.

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.

of In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all members the Board of Representatives in advance of a meeting may be viewed at the neighborhood council Website by clicking on/visiting the link at the top of the agenda, or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any such record related to an item on the agenda sent via e-mail, please contact JosephR@mindspring, or call (323) 376-9000 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

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