STNC Board Meeting Agenda

SUNLAND-TUJUNGA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

AGENDA

Wednesday, July 10 2013 - 7:00 p.m.

BOARD MEETING

North Valley Neighborhood City Hall

7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042

6:30 PM  - Refreshments – Meeting starts at 7:00 PM

1.     Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Intro of Board   (3)

2.      Introductions/Status report- Questions from audience will be taken and answered by department/representatives below (5mins each)

LAPD – Crime Stats                 

LAFD

Council District 7

DONE / BONC

LA County             

Other Govt reps

3.      President’s Report

• Presentations

• Discussion/Action – Open STNC Board seats: Region 1 & 3

• EmpowerLA Awards 2013 & EmpowerLA Yearbooks

• Neighborhood Council Funding: Checking Account System, (required) Training & Orientation, Annual Budget, Limits & Voting

4.     Definition of Minutes in Robert's Rules of Order, correction, and DONE's requirements – Pat Kramer/Mark Seigel

5.     Approval of Minutes of June 12, 2013 (1min)

6.     Reports - Board, Group & Region Representatives  (1min each)

7.     Presentation- Discussion/Action – Oro Vista park improvements  – (10 + 5Q&A)

8.     Discussion/Action – Support STNC Branding Sunland-Tujunga – Paolina Milana (10 + 5 Q&A)

9.     PUBLIC COMMENTS – non agenda items (15min)

10.   Discussion/Action – Support Council File 13-0793 regarding oversized vehicles  (2)

11.   Discussion/Action – Support Council File 13-0859 regarding Factual Basis Stakeholder Definition (2)

12.   Discussion/Action – Support DWP Ratepayer Advocate that the DWP should reevaluate the FIT-100 program.

13.   Discussion/Action – Appoint Cindy Cleghorn STNC Board Elections Chair for the 2014 elections (2)

14.   Discussion/Action – Support restoration and permits for monument sign at Wentworth & Foothill - –Cindy Cleghorn (2)

15.   Treasurer’s Report – Nina Royal

·       Accept June 2013 STNC Financial Report

·       Approve FY 2013-14 STNC Proposed Budget

·       Approve STNC Strategic and Outreach Plan for FY 2013-14

16.   Safety Committee Report – Nina Royal  (2mins)

·       CERT Training continues every Tuesday at the Elks @7pm

·       National Night Out – August 6 at Little Landers Park & Commerce Ave.

17.   Land Use Committee Report  (5mins)

·       Discussion/Action - Approve Land Use Committee Report

18.   Outreach Committee Report  (4mins)

·       Discussion/Action - Approve Outreach Committee Report

19.   Other Committee Reports

20.   Announcements/Upcoming Meetings/Hearings/Events:

·       Rec & Parks Commission – 6:30 p.m.

·       reCodeLA Listening Session @ Van Nuys City Hall 6-8 p.m.

·       Land Use Committee –  Meets 1^st & 3^rd Monday of each month- Monday July 15^th & August 5 @ 7pm (NVCH)

·       Safety Committee- 3^rd Monday  July 15 @ 6pm (NVCH)

·       Neighborhood Watch –3^rd Tuesday July 16 @ 6:30pm  (NVCH)

·       CERT Training – Tuesdays at the Elks, 10137 Commerce at 7:00 p.m.

·       Budget Committee –  Wednesday July 17  @ 6:30pm (NVCH Office)

·       Public Hearing re: Jehovah’s Witness at Apperson / Foothill - July 17 8:30 a.m.

·       Outreach Committee – Tuesday July 23  –6:30pm (NVCH) 

·       Executive Meeting – 4^th Wednesday July 24 @ 6pm (NVCH STNC Office)

·       National Night Out – Tuesday August 6 @ Little Landers Park

·       STNC Board Meeting – 2^nd Wednesday August 14 @ 7pm (NVCH)

·       Sunland-Tujunga Watermelon Festival – August 16-17-18 at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Adjourn – 9 p.m.                                                                                               

[Posted: 7/7/13 remove after 7/10/13]

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.

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 and at www.stnc.org (Click on Hot Button).