Board Meeting Agenda for 1/9/13 at 7 p.m.

AGENDA

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.

BOARD MEETING

North Valley Neighborhood City Hall

7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042

Our meetings rely on input from the stakeholders of Sunland-Tujunga.  Stakeholders are requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the Board on  any item of the agenda prior to the Board taking action on that 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, but which are 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 by the presiding officer. Board. Agenda is posted for public review at North Valley Neighborhood City Hall, Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce, Sunland Senior Center and other sites throughout Sunland-Tujunga. In  compliance  with  Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that  are distributed  to a majority or all of the  board  in advance  of a meeting,  may  be viewed  at 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, at our  website  by clicking  on the  following  link: www.stnc.org or  at the  scheduled meeting.  In addition, if you would like a copy of any record  related  to an  item  on the agenda, please contact the STNC office. 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.  Interpreters are also available. 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 STNC Secretary, Melodee Patterson at (818) 951-7411 or via email at secretary@stnc.org. Si necesita un interprete en espanol, favor de con  Melodee Patterson telefono (818) 951-7411 - por correo electronico secretary@stnc.org, tres dias antes de la junta que se lleva  a cabo cada mes.         *Times are approximate and subject to change.

6:30 PM  --- Refreshments

1.     7:00 p.m. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Intro of Board, Moment of silence for Sandy Hook Elementary School

2.     Reports from Elected Officials, LAPD / LAFD

3.     Approval of Minutes of December 12, 2012 meeting

4.     President’s Report

a.      Discussion/Action of open position (group rep)

b.     Reaffirm STNC representatives to DWP Oversight, DWP Committee, Valley Alliance, Los Angeles NC Coalition, PlanCheck.

5.     1^st Public Comments – non agenda items (15min)

6.     Presentation: Southern California Gas Company Advanced Meter Project  - Ray Verches, SoCal Gas

7.     Board, Group, Region Rep & Other Committee Reports / Possible Action

a.     Stormwater Parcel Tax

b.     City’s Ballot Measure for increased sales tax

c.      City’s Ballot Measure for Street Improvements bond

8.     Motion that STNC share in refreshment cost in the amount of $100 at VANC in March – Budget Category: Outreach

9.     Motion to designate the STNC Secretary to pick up the STNC Election materials from EmpowerLA/DONE.

10.   Motion to send letter of support to the City Council supporting appointment of Grayce Liu, General Manager of EmpowerLA/DONE.

11.   Report: NC Budget Advocate / Mayor’s Budget Survey – Kyrstee Clark/Ed Novy

12.   Treasurer’s Report – Nina Royal  

·       Accept December 2012 STNC Financial Statement

13.   Motion: STNC recommends that CD7 use $1,000 (of $10,000 CM Alarcon) toward Homeless Count to cover cost of food for volunteers.

14.   Report: Community Improvement Committee (possible action) – Paolina Milana Edwards

15.   Land Use Committee Report

·       Approve Land Use Committee Report

16.   Safety Committee Report – Nina Royal

17.   Announcements/Upcoming Meetings:

a.      Neighborhood Watch – Tuesday Jan 15 @ 6:30pm

b.     Executive Meeting – Wednesday Jan 23 @ 6pm

c.      Land Use Committee – Feb 4 @ 7pm

d.     Safety & Budget Committee – Feb 4 @ 6pm

e.      STNC Board Meeting – Wednesday Feb 13 @ 7pm

Adjourn – 

9p.m.                                                                                               

                                                                                                                     [Posted: 1/6/13  remove after 1/9/13]

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, assisted 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 (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting Melodee Patterson, at (818) 951-7411, toll-free at (866) LA HELPS, or e-mail secretary@stnc.org.   Agenda is posted for public review at: Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce 8250 Foothill Blvd. Unit B, Sunland; North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga and Sunland Senior Center, 8640 Fenwick Street, Sunland.