ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (ASNC)
A
G E N D A
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009 -- 07:00PM TO 09:30PM
MONTEREY ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER
5926 Monterey Road (at Avenue 60
in Hermon), Los Angeles CA 90042
Supporting
documentation for this meeting can be found at:
http://www.asnc.us/2009-archives/11-November/_0911archives.htm
I.
CALL TO ORDER. Roll
call. Chair's Comments (Hank Shaeffer, 5 minutes)
1. Agenda – Departures from standard order of items
II. SECRETARYÕS
REPORT.
1. Reminder that visitors provide names/business cards to secretary.
2. Approval of Minutes of October 26, 2009 Meeting.
III. NOMINATIONS AND
ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANT POSTIONS
1.
Sycamore Grove Geographical Representative
-- LACEY WAGNER
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT. Comments from stakeholders, the public and the Board on non-agenda items within the BoardÕs jurisdiction (limited to two minutes per speaker/ sign speaker card before meeting.)
V.
COMMENTS
FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES
1. CD-1
2. CD-14
3. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
4. OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
5. DONE/BONC
6.CITY CLERK (Sandra Mendoza)
VI. TREASURERÕS
REPORT. (Mark S. Legassie)
VII. ACTION ITEMS. Funding Requests and
Related Matters.
1. IMPACT
OF BUDGET SURVEY - Resolved
that in allocating funds, the Board shall take into account the results of
available survey data regarding the preferences of ASNC stakeholders as to the budget
categories within which funds should be spent, but due to the fact that the
Board does not control the categories of projects for which funding is actually
requested, these survey results shall not binding on the Board.
Resolved further
that each funding request presented to the Board shall state the budget
category into which the submitting party (or, if the submitting party fails to
specify a category, the Finance Committee) believes the funding request falls,
but the initial categorization of funding requests by applicants and/or the
Finance Committee shall not be binding on the Board, and the Board shall be
free to re-categorize projects, in whole or in part, if it feels that another
category better applies. [Hank Shaeffer]
2. Way Finding Signage Project - $3,000 - Reconsideration of the funding of the Way Finding Signage
Project in light of the BoardÕs action on Agenda Item 1, and reconsideration of
the categorization of the Project as ÒCulture and the ArtsÓ rather than
ÒEnvironmental and BeautificationÓ in light of Agenda Items 1 and 3. [Hank Shaeffer]
3. WIRELESS MICROPHONES FOR ASNC
BOARD MEETINGS - $500 [Meeting Expenses] Motion to approve an expenditure of up to $500 for wireless
microphones and related amplification equipment (if needed) for use at ASNC
meetings. [Hank Shaeffer]
4. Reprint of Debs Park Informational Brochures - $1132 [Category:
Culture & Arts] – Motion to allocate up to $1132. in community
project funds to Debs Park Advisory Board for the reprint of informational
brochures for Ernest Debs Regional Park. For distribution at community
events and at the Audubon center. A clear, concise publication to promote
this valuable local resource along the Arroyo Seco to all interested parties
with a focus on the communities surrounding the park. [Martha Benedict]
5. Watering of 15 trees
on marmion way - $1500 [Category: Env & Beautification] Motion to allocate $1500 in community
project funds to the non-profit organization Northeast Trees to water 15 trees
for one year on Marmion Way, near Ave. 43 (which borders the HHPNC). [Mt. Washington Local issues].
6. Pet Adoption Benefit [Category: Festivals
& Events] – Motion to allocate up to $1500 in community project
funds to support the ÒAdopt a ValentineÓ pet adoption benefit on Feb 13, 2010
at the North Central Animal Shelter (3201 Lacy St). Money
will be used to purchase canopies, tables, chairs, tablecloths, skirts, prizes,
games, spinners, raffles and water. $500 also being requested from
Atwater Village NC and $1500 from Census 2010. [Wendi Riser & Mark Legassie, Friends of
Hermon Dog Park]
7. HERMON
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING [Category: Festivals & Events] Motion to allocate up to $350 to
co-sponsor the annual holiday tree lighting in Hermon, on December 6 at 6:30
p.m. Funds will be used to replace faded lights from past years (est. $300),
and buy candy canes for children attending this event. – [Hermon Local Issues].
VII ACTION ITEMS. Non-Finance Related.
1 ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Consideration of ASNC Election Procedures as proposed by the City Clerk,
how candidates and stakeholders will qualify to receive a ballot, polling place
information, election deadlines, etc. [Sandra
Mendoza]
2. VOTING BY PRESIDENT. Report by Tom Marble (Rules and
Elections) on motion to amend Standing Rules or Bylaws to enable the President
to vote on ASNC business, and action as appropriate. [Joe Riser]
3. POSTING LOCATIONS. Resolved that having received no
response since June from the DONE General Manager or staff regarding its
request to reduce the number of physical posting locations for ASNC Local
Issues meeting agendas, the ASNC Board of Representatives hereby amends its
Standing Rules to instruct the chairs of single-community committees to post to
the four (4) closest approved locations within or near their community 72 hours
in advance. The Board further
declares its sense that since the initial instructions for Neighborhood
Councils at certification required the establishment of a minimum of five (5)
posting locations, the requirement to post in four (4) physical locations along
with the two online postings – www.asnc.us
and ASNCalert – is in keeping with the intent of DONEÕs posting
requirements.
3. ASNC CENSUS SUPPORT. Resolved that the ASNC is dedicated to
help promote the 2010 US Census efforts via the ASNC website, email
distribution, local events, and other promotional avenues in order to obtain
the highest return possible for the US Census questionnaire for residents
within ASNC boundaries. The benefit to ASNC stakeholders will include
securing the maximum federal funds possible for the city of LA
(since higher census returns = more federal dollars in the future). [Mark Legassie]
4. DECEMBER MEETING. Discussion of whether the Board will meet in December and if
so, when and where. [Item from
February Minutes: ÒDue to CityÕs postponement of ASNCÕs
2009 election, schedule a regular Board meeting on 23-NOVEMBER- 2009 and
consider whether to meet in DECEMBER-2009 (other than on the 28th), (Joseph
Riser) There will be a Board meeting on 23-NOVEMBER- 2009 and the
Board will meet on 28-DECEMBER- 2009; subject to change."
5. DWP LIAISON. Resolved that the ASNC shall vacate,
for lack of communication with the Board, the position
of DWP Liaison currently held by Peter Parrish. [Joe Riser]
VIII.
COMMITTEE AND
OTHER REPORTS.
1. Local Issues.
(a)
Hermon
(b)
Montecito Heights
(c)
Monterey Hills
(d)
Mount Washington
(e)
Sycamore Grove
2. Communications and Outreach (Joseph Riser)
3. Budget and Finance (Mark Legassie)
4. Environment (Jerry Schneider)
5. Community Garden (Paula Sirola)
6. Public Safety (Mark Legassie)
7. Report on MayorÕs Budget Workshop (Paula Sirola)
IX.
REPORTS FROM LIAISONS.
(10 minutes)
1. LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS COALITION (Ann Walnum)
2. MW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM (Ann Walnum)
3. FRIENDS OF SOUTHWEST MUSEUM (Ann Walnum)
4. DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL WELFARE (Lezle Stein, thedogtrainer@hotmail.com, 323-225-6700)
5. DWP (Peter Parrish, as appropriate)
X. NEW BUSINESS (Committee referrals and/or future Board
agenda items). (10 minutes)
1. Comments from the Board on subject matters within its jurisdiction, and suggestions for future agenda items.
2. Future meeting dates and locations (Hank Shaeffer)
Next meeting date: ______________
at 07:00PM, ____________________ [See Item VII 4]
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Funding
requests: Unless otherwise stated in
the approved motion, any funds appropriated for community projects as a result
of this meetingÕs actions: (1) will be drawn from the 2009-10 ASNC budget; and,
(2) under ASNC standing rules, expenditure of any such funds must begin within
6 months or the appropriation will automatically lapse.
The
public is requested to fill out a ÒSpeaker CardÓ 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 BoardÕs 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
ASNCÕs 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 RobertÕs Rules of Order.
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.