ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (ASNC)
A
G E N D A
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010 á 07:00PM TO 09:30PM
RAMONA HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
4580 North Figueroa St., Los
Angeles, CA 90031
Supporting
documentation for this meeting can be found at:
http://www.asnc.us/2010-archives/-01-January/_1001archives.htm
I.
CALL TO ORDER. Roll
call. Chair's Comments (Tom Marble, 5 minutes)
II. SECRETARYÕS
REPORT.
1. Reminder that visitors provide names/business cards to secretary.
2. Approval of Minutes of November 23, 2009 Meeting.
III. 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.)
IV.
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
V. TREASURERÕS
REPORT. (Mark S. Legassie)
VI. ACTION ITEMS. Funding Requests and
Related Matters.
1. 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]
2. ELECTION EVENT. [Category: Communications & Outreach]
– Motion to allocate $1,200 for costs and publicity to
hold a special event at Ramona Hall in conjunction with the ASNC's election in
order to attract voters.
3. Ò2010
SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTSÓ GANG REDUCTION PROJECT [Category: Safety] – Motion to allocate $2500
in community project funds to support the 2010 Summer Night Lights Gang
Reduction project in Northeast LA. Sponsored by the MayorÕs Gang Reduction
and Youth Development Office, this program keeps local parks open after dark
and provides free food and activities for at-risk youth. [Approved by the Public Safety Cmte on 1/16;
Request Originator: Mark Legassie, Public Safety Cmte Chair]
VII. ACTION ITEMS. Non-Finance Related.
1. ELECTION PROCEDURES.
Approval of ASNC Election Procedures as proposed by the City Clerk, with
changes (from December meeting).
Requires Board Action. [Rules and
Elections Cmte]
2. CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT. Request that all ASNC Local Issues
Meetings held between now and the election on April 29 include time for
candidate recruitment and voter information to promote participation. [Rules and Elections Cmte]
3. 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]
4. AT-LARGE
HEALTHCARE AND SENIORS REPRESENTATIVE. Call to accept the resignation of David Talbert; call for
potential candidates. [Joe Riser]
5. FY11
BUDGET SURVEY. Motion to approve the following categories and
descriptions for use in the FY11 community project budget survey, which will be
included with the election voting materials [Approved by the Budget & Finance Cmtee on 1/16; Request
Originator: Mark Legassie, Treasurer]:
ASNC Budget Categories (in reverse alphabetical
order)
1) Safety
– e.g. gang violence reduction, emergency preparedness
supplies, neighborhood watch signs, public transportation issues.
2) Recreation –
e.g. playground equipment, skateboard parks, bike path & trail maintenance,
organized hikes, hobbies and fun recreational activities, bird-watching, bike
rides
3) Health – e.g. free flu shots for
the poor, health fair, poop bag dispensers, exercise equipment, banner for new
low-cost community clinic, advertisements to promote drug-free living.
4) Festivals –
e.g. limited-duration festivals and events for the public (and not
referenced elsewhere on this list)
5) Environment & Beautification - e.g.
energy conservation, recycling, tree/flower planting & maintenance,
graffiti cleanup, community gardens, roadside cleanup, park beautification
improvements.
6) Education – e.g. equipment for
schools, after-school and summer programs, school supplies, school
capital improvements (field trips not allowed).
7) Culture & Arts – e.g. display
case for museum, cultural landmark preservation, equipment for dance/art
studio, permanent art display (does not include limited-duration events)
8) Animal Welfare – e.g. stray
animal rescue, pet adoption events, spay-neuter programs, low-cost
vaccinations, micro-chipping
9) Other : ___(let voters fill in
their own)________________________________
6. ARROYO
SECO PARKWAY UPGRADES.
Consideration and possible adoption of Statement outlining recommendations for the design and
construction process for the upgrades now under way. [Recreation, Culture and The Arts Cmte]
In December Caltrans held an informational meeting about the
upgrades to the Arroyo Seco Parkway to be constructed over the next two years.
Although everyone appreciates to project's safety improvements, some of the
information alarmed attendees, especially those responsible for arts and
recreation facilities and stakeholders concerned with preserving the historic
character of our area.
These people came together in the recent meeting of ASNC's
Recreation, Culture and the Arts Committee to develop a consensus on changes to
Caltrans plans that are urgently needed. Elected state officials must be
informed as soon as possible to intervene. This is a brief summary.
Construction
Process – The freeway will be divided into four segments and
each one will be closed for five consecutive weekends, starting at 10 p.m.
Friday to 6 a.m. Monday. Only one northbound lane will be open to traffic. That
means for 20 weekends, the primary north-south artery will be disrupted with
detours.
--REQUEST: One southbound lane must also be open.
--REQUEST: Firm dates for the weekend closures must be
disclosed.
--REQUEST: Specific weekends must be excluded from closures.
--REQUEST: Details of the equipment staging area must be
disclosed.
--REQUEST: Shuttles, free Gold Line service be pro vided.
--REQUEST: Graffiti control must not be left to the
contractor as a low priority.
Design –
The project design was conducted with minimal community input. Since the Arroyo
Seco Parkway, unlike other freeways, has historic significance to the area, a
more meaningful design must be implemented with respect to local character.
--REQUEST: Caltrans has a specific historic light fixture
standard on record for the Parkway. Caltrans must modify its plan to use that
fixture.
--REQUEST: Center median design needs to adhere to historic
local style with an articulated surface to discourage tagging and reduce noise.
--REQUEST: Side barrier facing of broken concrete must
adhere to the 1940s style of the Parkway with a variety of color stains.
--REQUEST: Side barrier fencing must be optimized for the
viewshed within the limitations of safety.
--REQUEST: On/offramps must not be capped with impermeable
hardscape and must include landscaping appropriate to the area as a first
priority.
The Recreation, Culture and The Arts Committee moves that
the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council support this appeal to State officials in
order to guide Caltrans to meet the needs of our stakeholders.
7. TNR
AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES.
Discussion about the lawsuit ending the cityÕs participation in Trap,
Neuter, and Release programs and the resulting status of such programs
supported by the ASNC [Ann Walnum]
8. MODIFICATION
OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS.
Discussion of Parking
Restrictions on Mount Washington [Mount
Washington Local Issues Cmte]
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. Recreation, Culture, and the Arts (Martha Benedict)
6. Community Garden (Paula Sirola)
7. Public Safety (Mark Legassie)
8. 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)
6. BORE (Bureau of Renewable Energy)
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.