Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council Meeting

Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council Board of RepresentativesAGENDAMonday, February 27, 7:00 p.m • Ramona Hall • 4580 N Figueroa • Los Angeles, CA 90065Supporting documentation for this meeting can be found at: http://www.asnc.us/2012-archives/02-Feb/_0112archives.htm
I. CALL TO ORDER - PRESIDENT’S REMARKS [Martha Benedict, President: 2 minutes] II. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS from ASNC board members, including Elizabeth Herron on the Taylor Yard Community Leaders meeting January 31, 2012 [3 minutes]
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Comments from stakeholders, the public and the Board on non-agenda items within the Board’s jurisdiction (limited to two minutes per speaker; please submit speaker card to the President before the meeting). [10 minutes]
IV. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES [5 minutes]•  Council District-1, Ed Reyes • Counil District 14, Jose Huizar •. Office of the Mayor •. Other elected officials
V. SECRETARY’S REPORT - Roll call. Approval of minutes for January 23, 2012. [Chiram Littleton, 5 minutes] 
VI. DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ON NC BOUNDARIES - Presentation and discussion on the process to adjust NC boundaries and corresponding bylaw amendments.. [DONE staff, 15 minutes]
VII. ACTION ITEMS - OLD BUSINESS.  Requests without funding
1. REQUEST RESIGNATION OF ASNC BOARD MEMBERS SEEKING TO FORM A HERMON NC Continued from Janury 23, 2011 meeting: It is requested that ASNC board members who have promoted, sanctioned or otherwise encouraged the community of Hermon to secede from the ASNC resign as board members immediately. Their actions are a clear indication that these board members are not acting nor in the future will act in the best interest of the ASNC and its ideals. Further, these board members seek to dismantle the ASNC as it is defined today by this action. [Raphael Guerin: 10 minutes].
VIII. ACTION ITEMS - NEW BUSINESS.  Requests without funding
1. RECONSIDERATION OF LETTER SUPPORTING LIGHTING OF HERMON SIGN Reconsideration of the Hermon Local Issues request that the ASNC provide a letter of support to the Councilman Jose Huizar in regards to the lighting for the Hermon monument sign located on the 5900 block of Monterey Road. A draft letter of support was provided at the Board meeting. [Ann Walnum: 5 minutes]
2. ETHICS TRAININGDONE requires members to complete Ethics Training within one year of joining the board, to be repeated every two years. ASNC board members will be polled as to who has completed this mandatory training. [Martha Benedict: 3 minutes]
IX. CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL PRESENTATION - Alex Shoor of Consensus, Inc. will describe updates to the Palmdale-to-Los Angeles section of the project. Feedback and comments from stakeholders are welcome.. [15 minutes]
X. REGISTRAR’S REPORT - Registered stakeholder summary. [2 minutes] 
XI. ACCEPTANCE OF PAULA SIROLA’S RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD [Martha Benedict: 1 minutes]”
XII. ELECTION TO FILL HERMON REPRESENTATIVE VACANCY [Martha Benedict: 10 minutes]
Marina Argueta - “I have lived in the Hermon community for about 27 years and I love this area. I have been involved with the community and have attended some of the meetings when time allows me. I have helped with the clean up and in the emergency preparedness through our Church. thank you so much for your consideration.” 
Maggie Barto - “I have lived along the Arroyo for 29 years, 27 of those in Hermon.  I love living in this part of Los Angeles.  We in the neighborhoods along the Arroyo are able to be involved in many activities promoting this area.  I have been involved with ASNC since its beginning as well as Lummis Day.  When ASNC began as a neighborhood council the things that were brought forth in the meetings were exciting and also a learning experience.  I had no idea how much was going on in the Northeast as well as the city of  Los Angeles.  I would like to be a part of that again.”
Andrea Moran - “My name is Andrea Moran and I have been a resident of Highland Park for over 50 years with the past 40 years being in the community of Hermon. While my children attended public school, I supported their schools by actively volunteering and participating in school activities. I was a parent liaison member of the school board for Arroyo Seco Magnet School and was also a founding board member of Art in the Park in Hermon Park. I am active in community affairs and a few years ago was instrumental in raising $6,000.00 for the scholarship program at Franklin High School. As an active member of the Hermon Special Issues committee I am currently serving on the planning committee for our upcoming 100th anniversary celebration. Thank you for considering my candidacy to the ASNC Board.
XIII. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE - Due to the Cesar Chavez holiday, the next ASNC meeting must be rescheduled. [2 minutes] 
XIV. TREASURER’S REPORT [Judy Knapton, Treasurer: 5 minutes]
XV. COMMITTEE REPORTS [5 minutes] 1. Local issues: (a) Montecito Heights (Tom Marble)) 1. AD HOC COMMITTEES:  (a) Animal Welfare (Mark Legassie)
XVI. REPORTS FROM LIAISONS [5 minutes]  1.Mt. Washington Elementary School Multipurpose Room (Ann Walnum) 4. Lummis Home (Ariel van Zandweghe) 2. Friends of Southwest Museum (Ann Walnum)  5. Redistricting Commission (Clifford Moseley) 3. Director of Animal Welfare (Mark Legassie) 
XVII. FUTURE BUSINESS (Committee referrals and/or future Board agenda items). [2 minutes] 1. Comments from Board members on subject matters within its jurisdiction, and suggestions for future agenda items. 2. Next meeting: to be determined at 7:00 p.m., Ramona Hall Community Center. 3. Training meeting: March 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room, Mt. Washington Elementary School,. 3981 San Rafael Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90065
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT.
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 2011-12 ASNC budget; and, (2)  under ASNC standing rules, expenditure of any such funds must begin within six months or by the end of the current council fiscal year (whichever is longer), 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 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 (3981 San Rafael Ave., 90065), Superior Grocers (133 W. Ave. 45, 90065), Ramona Hall Community Center (4580 N. Figueroa St., 90065) Montecito Heights Recreation Center (4545 Homer St., 90031); Monterey Adult Day Health Care Center (5926 Monterey Rd., 90042), 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 the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (ASNC Project Coordinator), at (213) 485-1360.

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.

Process for Reconsideration: The Board may reconsider and amend its actions on items listed on the agenda in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.