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AGENDA

STNC 10 Year Anniversary

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 – 6:30 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. Subject to change.

6:00 PM  ---  Refreshments

6:15 PM  ---  Presentation/Celebration for STNC 10 year Anniversary

1.      Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call    (3mins)

2.      Introductions/Updates/Announcements- Questions from audience will be taken and answered by department/representatives below (2mins each)

LAPD – Crime Stats

LAFD

CD7

3.      Approval of Minutes for April 10, 2013  meeting  (1min)

4.      Message from the President – Mark Seigel (2mins)

·       Discussion/Action – Filling of vacant board position(s): Region 1; Region 3; Group Representative

·       Update from April Meeting- Discussion/Action: Addition  to Code of Civility

·       Request Budget Committee to draft a proposed 2013-2014 FY Budget for board review &  approval

5.      Board, Group & Region Rep Reports  (1min each)

6.      Presentation – LADWP Smart Grid LA Program- Greg Bartz  (15mins + 5mins Q&A)

7.      Public Comments – non agenda items (15mins- 1 min per speaker)

8.      Discussion/Action – Approve follow up letter regarding Reserve Animal Control Officer (RACO) Program – Lydia Grant (1min)

9.      Discussion/Action - Support Community Impact Statement (CIS) regarding CF 12-1625- 6330 Tujunga Canyon Blvd, Tuna

Cyn Detention site- Historical Cultural Monument - Karen Zimmerman  (5mins)

10.   Discussion/Action –STNC supports opposition of the Expansion Plan for LAX North Runway– Lydia Grant (2mins)

11.   Presentation- Discussion/Action – Support Department of Recreation and Parks  regarding Sunland Skate Park renovations

                  Yvonne David  (5mins + 5mins Q&A)

12.   Discussion/Action – Factual Stakeholder Definition –Cindy Cleghorn (2mins)

13.   Discussion/Action – NCBA City Budget/White Paper– Kyrstee Clark/Ed Novy (5mins)

14.   Discussion/Action -  STNC participates in the LANCC and supports the new draft Bylaws, April 2013 (2mins)

15.   Treasurer’s Report – Nina Royal  (15mins)

·       Accept April 2013 STNC Financial Statement

·       Discussion/Action – Request for funds $800 –  Little Landers Historical Society/Bolton Hall Museum  - Mike Jones

·       Discussion/Action – Request for funds $200 – Mosaic Project at the Nature Garden  - Joe DeCenzo

·       Discussion/Action – Request for funds $500 – Safety Outreach to purchase books titled “It’s a Disaster” – Nina Royal

·       Discussion/Action – Request for funds $3,000 – Lockers for LAPD –Sergeant Egger

·       Discussion/Action – Approve Budget Committee recommendations

15.  Treasurer’s Report – continued

·       Board Resolution regarding NC Congress Funding –Resolved: That the STNC moves that on or before May 30, 2013, the Treasure shall determine the uncommitted funds remaining in the above named NC account, and herebt motions to dedicature the balance remaining, up to $6,000

16.   Discussion/Action – Request funds of $2,000 from CD7 to go to La Parks Foundation for our Community Garden – Mark Seigel (2mins)

17.   Safety Committee Report – Nina Royal  (3mins)

·       Discussion/Action – Approve up to $1,000 for Disaster Preparedness books to be distributed in the community for safety outreach

·       CERT Class (Free 7 week program Tuesday June 25^th @ 7pm Elks Lodge 10137 Commerce Ave)

·       Neighborhood Watch Updates

·       Community Police Advisory Board Updates

18.   Community Improvement Report  (5mins)

·       Discussion/Action –  Approve Community Improvement Committee Report

·       Watermelon Festival Update

19.   Land Use Committee Report  (5mins)

·       Discussion/Action –  Approve LUC recommendations regarding 7525 Apperson – 600 sq ft addition to the Kingdom Hall Center. Public Hearing set for May 10 before Zoning Administrator

·       Discussion/Action – Approve Land Use Committee Report

·       Discussion/Action -  Approve comment letter regarding City Planning and Building & Safety merger 13-0046

20.   Outreach Committee Report  (5mins)

·       Discussion/Action – Approve Outreach Committee Report

·       STNC Website

21.   Other Committee Reports

22.   Announcements/Upcoming Monthly Meetings:

·       LA City Election Day – May 21^st – VOTE!!

·       Land Use Committee –  Monday May 20^th @ 7pm (NVCH) 

·       Safety Committee - Monday May 20^th @ 6pm (NVCH)

·       Neighborhood Watch –Tuesday May 21 @ 6:30pm  (NVCH)

·       Executive Meeting – Wednesday May 22^nd 6pm (NVCH STNC Office)

·       Outreach Committee – 2^nd & 4^th Monday @ 6:30pm (NVCH)

·       Budget Committee –Monday June 3^rd @ 6pm (NVCH)

·       STNC Board Meeting – Wednesday June 12^th @ 7:00pm (NVCH)

Adjourn – 9 p.m.                                                                                              [Posted: 5/3/13 remove after 5/8/13]

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.