Extra Space Storage, Presidents Row Room
658 South Venice Blvd, Venice, 90291
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Note: The Administrative Committee does not address or consider the merits of proposed agenda items. Its function is to determine whether a proposed agenda item will be placed on the next Board Meeting agenda, postponed, referred to a specific committee for review and recommendation, treated as an announcement, or considered and resolved as a non-Board administrative matter.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Approval of the Agenda

3. Approval of any outstanding Administrative Committee minutes submitted by the Secretary

January 7, 2008 Administrative Committee Meeting Minutes

4. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person)

5. Old Business

6. New Business [considered to be administrative matters not requiring Board review]

A Secretary Notes:

Secretary suggestion: Phone calls from stakeholders – refer to Neighborhood Committee?

B below: Phil Raider’s suggestion – refer to Outreach and/or Richard?

C below: Combines 2 Challis requests for Board action to replace her as VNC representative at LANNC and LADWP/MOU Oversight Committee. This suggests treating them as administrative rather than Board matters.

B Phil Raider (310-399-4449; philraider@msn.com): Can members of the VNC request to be on a list to automatically receive agendas for committee meetings. If our website doesn’t offer this option can the VNC send agendas for the Board and LUPC meetings automatically. I know this could become email overkill but I’m certain it would boost attendance.

C Challis Macpherson (310-822-1729; challis.macpherson@verizon.net): Requests replacement for her to represent the VNC at: (i) LANNC; and (ii) LADWP/MOU Oversight Committee. She notes service for over a year and now has no time to continue in these roles.

D Fill LUPC vacancy: Susan Papadakis resignation requires replacement.

E Consideration of DRAFT February 19, 2008 Board Agenda (see below)

Secretary comments based on analysis of agenda requests

Item 5C: This is an email received from NC/LADWP Oversight Committee. It is not framed as a motion for VNC Board consideration. I suggest that a proper motion be submitted for AdCom consideration before placement on Board agenda as a motion. I’ve treated it as an announcement.

Item 9AIII-IV: Recommend consideration of 2nd F&H Policy Forum to provide Board an opportunity to raise, discuss & explore multiple alternatives before adopting either Item 9D4 or Item 9D5 along with other alternatives arising from 2nd F&H Policy Forum discussion. Benefit at 2/19 Board meeting from hearing additional comments from stakeholders. Postpone decision on alternatives to 3/18 Board meeting to benefit from Board deliberations at 2nd Policy Forum meeting.

Item 9CI: $500 request referred to Budget Committee – no indication of Neighborhood Committee review.

Items 9EI-IV: Time election to assure >”50-vote support” turnout. Bylaws election  30-90 days after 2/3 full Board vote.

Item 9FI: Recommend this be framed for adoption as a standing rule.

7. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person)

8. Adjourn

DRAFT – Board of Officers Meeting Agenda

Westminster Elementary School (Auditorium)
1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, 90291
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Approval of the Agenda

3. Approval of any outstanding minutes submitted by the Secretary

4. Committee Reports (no more than 1 minute per report)

5. Scheduled Announcements (no more than 2 minutes per report)

A DONE, LAPD, Mayor and Council Office Reports

B Yolanda Gonzalez (310-902-8690; firstmateyo@yahoo.com): To remind Board of responsibility to set up and secure volunteers for First Fridays.

C Challis Macpherson (310-822-1729; challis.macpherson@verizon.net) for NC/LADWP Oversight Committee regarding LADWP proposed rate increase:

Our position is that there is no justification for any increase. DWP continues raising surcharges and cost adjustments on a quarterly basis. With these hefty adjustments, the Department does not require additional hikes. There are millions of dollars that can be earned by implementing Huron’s recommendations, by reducing inefficiencies and wastes in all of the Budget Units and by effectuating a productive work force.

The Resolution unanimously passed on January 5, 2008. It reiterates what we said on August 18, 2007, when we heard the Huron Report: How can DWP boost rates without an analysis of what is needed? The City Charter specifies that a City proprietary entity must have a five year survey and analysis. The Membership agrees. We ask that there not be another rate increase until the five year study is completed so that our Mayor, Council, Controller and Neighborhood Councils can make informed decisions.

Your help is needed to insure success. You are asked to do the following:
—Place the Resolution on your Agenda. Ask for a motion to accept the Resolution. Action Item is attached.
—Send the Resolution and the attached brief memo to your Councilmember.
—Please notify me when your Memo and Resolution have been sent.

D Neighborhood Committee: (1) Ivan Spiegel: report on Community Impact Funding Grants deadline for submission & discuss/set date for Town Hall public presentation of approved projects; and (2) Robin Rudasill: report on Emergency Response-Disaster Preparedness Task Force proposal including presentation of draft document for review. [request for 7 minutes instead of allotted 2 minutes]

E Mike Newhouse: Reminder of Mayor’s Day of Service March 15, 2008.

F Dennis Hathaway (310-399-3523; venicedd@gmail.com) on behalf of Big City Mountaineers/Summit-for-Someone: Fund-Raising Climb of Mt. Shasta to raise funds for Big City Mountaineers, a non-profit organization that provides adult-mentored wilderness trips for urban at-risk youth.

G Richard Myers (richard.myers@venicenc.org): Web page updated to 5.7 of drupal, agenda request forms work again. yea! Request Board give ‘ataboy’ to Richard! Opposition from ludites noted. Also announces resignation.

6. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person)

7. Old Business

A From LUPC

I Inspection of billboard supporting structures in Venice: Motion to urge Councilperson Rosendahl to take all necessary steps to initiate immediate, emergency inspection of all billboard supporting structures in Venice, including but not limited to repair, demolition, permit status search and further action as may be necessary to provide adequate protection for people and property in the community. [continued from prior Board meeting]

8. Treasurers Report

9. New Business: (approx. 8:00 PM)

A From LUPC

I Industrial Land Use Policy: Motion to recommend that the VNC Board of Officers issue a Community Impact Statement regarding Industrial Land Use Policy. [no CIS statement or LUPC vote provided]

II Street Furniture: Motion to request that CD11 office refer all future street furniture sitings to LUPC and the VNC board for their input as per Section 4.2.2 b (5) of the street furniture contract. [no LUPC vote provided]

III Consideration of Fences and Hedges Task Force Recommendations: Motion to adopt recommendations presented by Fences and Hedges Task Force.

IV Consideration of Alternative Motion re: Fences and Hedges Recommendations: Alternative motion to expand Fences and Hedges Task Force into a Fences and Hedges Working Group (7-10 people) comprised of stakeholders, representatives from the VNC, Councilman Rosendahl’s office, the City Attorney’s office, LA City Planning department and the LA Department of Building and Safety. The Working Group would spend 6 months further evaluating this issue, and develop recommended revisions to the existing 27 year old ordinance to ensure that it is crafted and enforced in a manner that considers the diversity of neighborhoods in Venice. [no LUPC vote provided – introduced by President]

V 625 – 631 Rose Avenue: LUPC motion. 629-631 Rose Avenue, APCW 2006-10438 SPE CDP SPP. Jason Teague & Todd Flournoy contractors, Richard Pietruska, Owner. Completed Project Form and project documents to be emailed to LUPC@VeniceNC.org. This project has appeared before ZA, which recommended denial, and WLA APC, which voted acceptance, but this project was never reviewed by LUPC or VNC Board of Officers. Challis Macpherson, operating as a stakeholder only, appealed the WLA APC decision which will be heard by LA City Council unless the appeal is withdrawn. [no LUPC review or vote provided]

VI 635 Washington: September 13, 2006, LUPC made the following motion which was never brought before the VNC Board of Officers. This will resolve that mistake.

Brett Miller moved to approve the project as presented, support the variance request for two parking spaces per home, in appreciation of the fact that the developer is returning two parking spaces by eliminating a curb cut, and to recommend to the City Engineer that Harbor Court not be widened to 50 feet; Pam Anderson seconded. VOTE: Unanimous in favor. The motion passed.

WASHINGTON4, presented by Carl Smith, William Adams Architects. Demolition of an existing 4-unit apartment and construction of a new four single family Small Lot Subdivision units. Two parking spaces per unit in private, semi-subterranean garages with shared access. Maximum height of 25’ (flat roof) and 30’ (slopped or peaked roof) with roof decks. Project currently owner-occupied and will be after completion. No variances requested. [no LUPC vote provided]

B From Arts Committee

I Arts Committee recommends: That the pending gift of the Nobel Non-Violence Gun Sculpture be accepted to be installed in Venice in a site to be determined by the City (engineers/police/cultural affairs) together with representatives of the NC Arts Committee, subject to agreement of neighboring businesses or residents and a representative of the donor organization.

Initial placement will be for a renewable period of 5 years. At the discretion of the Venice NC Arts Committee the replacement or removal prior to the expiration of the initial term may be considered at any time, should public sentiment call for such a review. All costs of the sculpture, its installation, maintenance and removal are to be paid by the private donor, as described in its proposal. No public monies have been requested nor are to be authorized at this time. [no Arts Committee vote or letter provided]

II Arts Committee recommends: That a master lease by the City of Los Angeles of the Westminster Senior Center be extended to Venice Arts for a period of 15 years, with all current functions, including the dog park, to continue. [no Arts Committee vote or letter provided]

III Arts Committee recommends: That the VNC recommend to the City that lighting and completion of installation of public sculpture including the Graham Torso, the diSuvero and the Reuterswald Non-Violence sculpture be considered priorities. [no Arts Committee vote or letter provided]

C From Board Members

I DeDe Audet (310-821-4417; ddaudet@ca.rr.com) on behalf of ‘Memorial Day at Muscle Beach in Venice’: I request the board to consider supporting a breakfast at a cost of approximately $500 for the U.S. Marine Corps Band on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2008. Either the Marching Band or the Jazz Ensemble will play at Muscle Beach on Sunday, May 25, 2 to 4 PM and on Monday, 3 to 5 PM. [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

II Stewart Oscars (310-305-8248; stewart.oscars@gmail.com): request that VNC board send a letter to council member Rosendahl asking that the pilot program for oversize recreational vehicles be instituted in Venice rather than Brentwood. [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

III Stewart Oscars (310-305-8248; stewart.oscars@gmail.com): request the VNC board to send a letter reiterating the letter sent November 1, 2006, to councilmember Rosendahl requesting a construction moratorium of large scale projects on Lincoln avenue. [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

IV Challis Macpherson (310-822-1729; challis.macpherson@verizon.net): To City Clerk about SB1818, affordable housing density measure in front of city council. [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

V DeDe Audet (310-821-4417; ddaudet@ca.rr.com) on behalf of the LANCC LADWP Oversight Committee(OSC): [Request to send a letter or consider a motion – note = “Pending a finished document from LADWP OSC”] [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

VI DeDe Audet (310-821-4417; ddaudet@ca.rr.com) on behalf of the LANCC: [Request to send a letter or consider a motion – note = “Pending a finished document from LANCC”] [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

D From Stakeholders

I Dennis Hathaway (310-399-3523; dennis.hathaway@venicenc.org) on behalf of Los Angeles Full Public Funding Project/California Clean Money: The Rules Committee of the Los Angeles City Council & the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment are inviting neighborhood councils to take part in public workshops to educate community members and gather feedback on the question of whether the city should adopt a system of full public funding of city election campaigns. These workshops will be led by trained volunteers who will provide presentation materials and information about different public funding options the city can consider, as well as gather feedback from board members and other stakeholders. The feedback from these workshops will be compiled and provided to the Rules Committee to help inform its discussion of this issue, prior to a deadline of May 1, 2008. Therefore, move that the Venice Neighborhood Council Board agree to participate in such a workshop at a time convenient to members, and to provide publicity and outreach to the community and help with matters such as securing a venue and any other technical assistance, including any incidental expenses that may be incurred. [no VNC Committee review or letter provided]

E From Rules & Elections Committee

Key: [deleted] & added

I REC recommends (3-0-0) that Board clarify time frame for posting of minutes by adopting, & scheduling an election for stakeholder approval of, the below amendment to Article VI B 3 – Secretary – of the Bylaws:

Responsible for producing accurate minutes of Stakeholder, Board of Officers and Administrative Committee meetings and for submitting the minutes for public posting no later than seven (7) days after the meeting at which they are approved.

II REC recommends (3-0-0) that Board confirm current practice regarding amendment of Bylaws by adopting, & scheduling an election for stakeholder approval of, the below amendment to Article IX A 1 – Amendment by Board of Officers – of the Bylaws:

Requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the full Board of Officers …

III REC recommends (3-0-0) that Board increase LUPC from 9 to 13 members by adopting, & scheduling an election for stakeholder approval of, the below amendment to paragraph 2 of Article VII F of the Bylaws:

The Land Use and Planning Committee (LUPC) shall consist of [nine (9)] thirteen (13) Stakeholders including the elected Chair. No Board Officer may serve as a LUPC member with the exception of the Land Use and Planning Committee chair. [; EXCEPT that, for the term ending October 2007, the LUPC shall include two (2) additional members who are Board Officers as nominated by the Board of Officers. Eight (8)] Twelve (12) LUPC members shall be elected by the Board of Officers from a list of candidates who have formally communicated to the Board their desire to serve on the Land Use and Planning Committee. The Board shall, within thirty (30) days after beginning their term, hold a Board of Officers meeting for the election of LUPC members; EXCEPT that, for the term ending October 2009, the four (4) vacant positions shall be elected within thirty (30) days after the date that this amendment becomes effective. The [eight (8)] twelve (12) candidates with the highest vote totals shall be elected.

IV REC recommends (3-0-0) that Board enable the Neighborhood Committee to perform its mission by adopting, & scheduling an election for stakeholder approval of, the below amendment to Article VII B – Neighborhood Committee – of the Bylaws:

The Neighborhood Committee shall be considered established for all purposes upon election of seven (7) of the nine (9) neighborhood candidates. Other neighborhoods and/or Stakeholders representing other neighborhoods or neighborhood interests may then be added at the discretion of the Neighborhood Committee. The committee shall promote greater awareness of available City resources and services and act as a conduit between the Board and Venice neighborhoods, assisting in community outreach and bringing neighborhood issues to the attention of the Board.

F From Outreach

I Official Posting Places: It was moved and passed at the Outreach Meeting that took place on Jan 22, 2008 that the Board adopt the following as the official posting places of the Venice Neighborhood Council as listed in our certification papers with DONE:

• Vera Davis McClendon Center (610 California Avenue)
• Ground Works Coffee (671 Rose Avenue)
• The Venice Public Library (501 S Venice Blvd)
• Noah’s Bagels on Washington (548 Washington Blvd)
• Baby Blues Ribs on Lincoln (444 Lincoln Blvd.)

The Outreach Committee further recommends that posting places NOT be limited to the above list; “unofficial” posting places should be found in each VNC neighborhood as feasible. [no Outreach vote provided]

10. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person)

11. Adjourn (approx 10:00PM)

Supporting Documents

AGENDA
090107 MINUTES

Board Item 9CIIa – Oversize Vehicle Parking 080206 Draft VNC Letter
Board Item 9CIIb – Oversize Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Board Item 9CIIIa – Lincoln Commercial Moratorium 080207 Draft VNC Letter
Board Item 9CIIIb – Lincoln Commercial Moratorium 061101 VNC Letter
Board Item 9CIIIc – Lincoln Commercial Moratorium 061017 VNC Motion
Board Item 9CV – LANCC Resolution On LADWP Rate Process
Board Item 9DI – DONE & LA Workshop On Campaign Financing

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