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LANCC Minutes

LANC Congress
January 5, 2008
L. A. DWP Building
111 N. Hope Street, Los Angeles

MINUTES

1. Meeting was called to order at 10:15 PM by Chair, Len Schaffer.

2. The minutes were unanimously approved.

3. Public Comment: Soledad Garcia stated that the DWP OSC is opposed to any increases in rates. They need people at the City Council meeting in February. Challis MacPherson suggested serial meetings on line, however, they must put out a notice re: the Brown Act. Tom Griego, City Attorney has approved discussions on line. Dan Wiseman stated that the Carol Baker Tharp Academy needs people to work out programs. The council file issue is being heard by the City Council on Tuesday. Community Impact Statements sit on the agenda notice. David Hernandez said that Prop R is in the Court of Appeals. The Police financial disclosures are more inclusive than the consent decree requires. Officers not giving the information will be transferred from the gang unit. This issue should be discussed by the NCs, voted on, and the City Council notified. The Pico/Olympic Blvds. Committee has been set up. Bob Gelfand spoke to the City Clerk holding NC elections, and stated that most NCs oppose it. The California Coastal Commission will meet on the Marina del Rey traffic impact on Venice.

4. Committee Reports: None given.

5. Jeff Jacoberger took the pro position, and Walter Moore took the con position in a discussion of Prop S on the February 5 ballot. The revenue is needed and goes to the general fund. $270 million is at risk. Workman’s Comp changes will pay for the new city employee raises. In 2003 the city increased the tax, and didn’t get voter approval. The city has continued to collect the taxes in spite of a court ruling stating it was illegal. The land line tax of 5% will still be in force and the city revenue is at an all time high, having increased by 23%. The city has yet to come up with revenue estimates for Prop S.

6. The LANCC charter was discussed. The preamble should be kept. Various ideas were discussed for reorganization, which will go on to committee and then back to the NCs. Town Hall style meeting were proposed, as was the problem of delegates not being taken back to the NCs. There appears to be a lack of structure rather than of issues. Perhaps in the future, LANCC can be certified from BONC and DONE. Every NC can participate but delegates must have NC accreditation. Add seven district reps to the board. Motion was made to appoint a committee to explore changes and revise the charter, seconded and passed. Committee members are Charlie Mims, Margo Harris, Heinrich Keifer, Stan Moore, Dede Audet, Joe Vitti, Adrienne O’Niell and Len Shaffer.

7. & 8. Not discussed.

9. The meeting was adjourned at 1:13 P.M.