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LANCC Minutes

LANC Coalition
June 7, 2008
L. A. DWP Building
111 N. Hope Street, Los Angeles

MINUTES

1. Meeting was called to order at 10:18 PM by Chair, Len Schaffer.

2. The minutes were unanimously approved as corrected.

3. Public Comment: Jeff Jacobberger said that Councilmember Garcetti has asked for an NC workshop for input on the clean money election issue. Cindy Cleghorn stated that AB212 is before the City Council. The Verdugo Hills Golf Club is slated to be developed into homes. The Home Depot application has not been approved, yet they are talking about holding open house meetings. Both Cindy and Jeff have additional information should you want it. George Guillingas of Palms told of their request for a boundary change, which the stakeholders wanted that has been going nowhere. Stan Moore wants to see a 60 day examination time on EIR reports. He felt 72 hours insufficient time. Clay McFarland is setting up Clean Money workshops. Mary Benson spoke of the Rim of the Valley Trail. It is protected by California code, however, the City submitted the wrong paper work, so it will get no funds this year. Maintenance will be a problem. Bob Gelfand stated the extensions are available on EIR reports.

4. Area Representatives: Cindy reported that Sunland Tujunga had approved the resolution on SB1818 and the Charter change. Charlotte said five NCs in her area had approved both measures, and Dede is working on her area. Margo reported Three NCs ready to vote, one voted, and four NCs wish to become members of the Coalition.

5. Jeff Jacobberger presented the background on UNCOLA and stated that it needed new officers if the Coalition wished to continue it. Stan Moore and Jose Sandoval volunteered to be officers of UNCOLA.

6. David Nahai, general manager of DWP, spoke to LA's water problems. Ninety percent of our water comes from outside LA. Conservation must be doubled. Water must be recycled for City use on non-residential properties. We must someday drink tertiary (reclaimed) water, and capture our rainwater, fifty percent of which goes into the ocean. On the power side, Mr. Nahai said that 40% of our power now comes from coal. However, they are now moving to renewables and diversity with solar and wind. They are also exploring geothermal in the Salton Sea.

7. Bong Hwan Kim from DONE said that their database has been bad and they are working on a self responsive data base, wherein NCs will be able to input their own data. BONC has the authority to request self-assessment forms every two years. The City Council continues to look at NC funding and want a more public face on the funds. NCs do use inconsistent practices, which DONE will tighten up. The City Clerk's Office is not ready to do NC elections, and they are working on it. DONE will provide general services and postage to help NCs. NCs must become more visible.

8. The Planning Department wants to start city wide discussions on its new housing policy, plus develop civic programs and city wide discussions for city wide application. There must be usable and accessible transit areas to reinforce woalkability and well being. They want to stimulate sustainability and innovation. Green roofs need more study and public open space must be generated.

9. DONE passed out forms and requested that the completed forms be faxed to 213-485-4608.

10. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM.