ASNC Environment Committee Meeting

Arroyo Seco NC MEETING AGENDA
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 19, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.

Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90031




Agenda
I. Welcome and Introductions -- Chair


II. Old Business – Follow up on issues from previous meeting
a. ASNC approved funding request for up to $1,500 for abatement of Tree of Heaven, an invasive pest plant, in parks and along public rights of way within the ASNC boundaries by a licensed professional herbicide applicator.
b. ASNC letter to Los Angeles Department of Water & Power requesting that  LADWP take steps to broaden their Solar Photovoltaic programs to include what they call "Sunshares" or virtual net metering.
c. ASNC letter to Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and City Planning asking to create a network of "Urban Trails" (unpaved hiking and riding trails) along natural and channeled waterways, including the Arroyo Seco and other public rights of way to link to, and as an alternative to, paved bike paths.
III. New Business –
a. Proposed funding request for up to $750 by Audubon Center at Debs Park for purchase of materials for repair and stabilization of pedestrian access trails at the Audubon Center at Debs Park.
b. Discussion of potential environmental and community beautifications projects for funding.

IV. Public comments on non-agenda items, requests for future agenda items (within the scope of the neighborhood council's ability to address), or community announcements (2 mins. each).


V. Adjournment

The purpose of the ASNC [is to]: 1) Provide a forum for discussion and review of ASNC issues and projects; 2) Engage stakeholders in deliberation and collaboration on matters affecting the community; 3) Promote participation in City governance and decision making processes, and to promote greater awareness and utilization of city services available to (ASNC) stakeholders; 4) Work with other neighborhood councils, communities and organizations on issues of common interest; 5) Advocate ASNC issues to government and private agencies, where there is widespread community agreement; 6) Inform and educate community stakeholders and residents of forthcoming projects, events, and resources available.