B[oyle] H[eights] Transparency

I am currently slowly going through my video recordings for BHT [YouTube] Channel, which will contain both audio and video of the council meetings i attend.  And the [unofficial] Boyle Heights Audio/Video Page, which will act as a hub.  Which are going through some modifications and uploads as i work out the site.  Which is a sub-section of my personal/professional website.

These site will eventually be re-worked to a singular name, with [walking] East of L.A. as the main blog site used to post stylized quick and dirty posts regarding BH related matters.  I am looking for other administrators or managers for the Channel, and if there are any bloggers who wish to be integrated in to the A/V page.

The sites will be called:
"BH Transparency"
"b [heights] Transparency"
"B[oyle] H[eights] Transparency"
or
"BH: Transparency"
or
"BH Transparency: the [unofficial] Boyle Heights Audio/Video Page"

or any combination of of the above.  The ones highlighted in bold and italics are my favorites.

And although i am on the PLUC, and i have run for in the past and may be on the board in the future.  I wish to keep these things as unofficial as possible.  Meaning, that i do not speak on behalf of the board, or for the other members of the PLUC.   I can only really speak for my self, and record, display and share those things that are out there for the general public.

I will note regarding the videos, that at the last meeting, it was mentioned that recordings made by the council should be "destroyed" after a certain point.  However, these recordings, even if they aide the Council, are not made at their request.  Even if they have asked.  Only under court order will i take down or destroy the recordings.  They are free to use the videos as they see fit (specifically mentioned is for outreach), as the laws are the public, as the laws are clear about.

That being said, since the council asked, i sent the a message of my intent on how these files will be used so that there would be a electronic record of this intent.  A slightly edited version can be found on the splash screen for the BH a/v page, or simply click: "Letter of Intent."


_Jason G. (PLUC)

BHNC General Board Meeting

Ok, so Wednesday's meeting is over.  Highlights that i recall off the top of my head are:

• sixth street bridge updates (basically going over what was in the last post),
• Bana Haffar was voted 12-1 to retake her place on the PLUC,
• and
• Zamora Bros. BH Harvest festival announcements.

What?  That's not enough detail. Want to see what happened at the meeting, why not check out the video play back:

Part 1_ https://youtu.be/j1wh-S1F45s
Part 2_ https://youtu.be/sNIjG9S_vhk
Part 3_ https://youtu.be/oHERf4526wY

Also, as a side note.  After i had left the meeting.  I passed this on my way to SHG.

https://youtu.be/aXRyZbl6ePw

6th St Bridge [ notification ]

Keeping you updated as the information comes across my screen.  These traffic thingies will be happening on-going.

Recently received e-mail notification:
"CITY OF LOS ANGELES SIXTH STREET VIADUCT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Project Update August 26, 2015

Temporary Day Time closure of On-Ramp to South Bound 101 Freeway at the Intersection of 4th Street and Pecan Street

In order to complete the installation of a new storm drain for the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, the contractor, Skanska, Stacy-Witbeck, will implement intermittent closures of the southbound 101 Freeway on-ramp.

WHAT: Temporary Day Time closure of On-Ramp to South Bound 101 Freeway at the Intersection of 4th Street and Pecan Street

WHEN: Monday, September 7, 2015 through Friday, September 18, 2015

WORK HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

WHERE: Intersection of 4th Street and Pecan Street


TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
Southbound 101 Freeway on-ramp will be closed during work hours. Traffic detoured to southbound 5 Fwy
Pecan Street will be temporarily closed to all through traffic, south of 4th Street
Eastbound 4th Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Clarence Street and Pecan Street
Full access to local businesses and residences throughout construction
WORK DESCRIPTION: Work activities will include saw-cutting, asphalt and concrete removal, trench excavation, utility installation, backfilling and asphalt restoration. Heavy machinery will be used including excavators/ backhoes, front-end loaders and trucks.
ADVISORIES:
Directional signage and/or flagmen will be used to safely direct vehicles and pedestrians around the construction zone.
Please obey all posted construction signs and do not enter the construction work zone.
Construction is a dynamic process and information is subject to change without notice.
Work activity is subject to weather conditions.
UPDATES AND PROJECT INFORMATION
To stay up-to-date, please check out the following:
Sixth Street Viaduct website: www.sixthstreetviaduct.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixtstreetbridge
Twitter: https://twitter.com/6thStViaduct.
Instagram https://instagram.com/6thstviaductreplacement/

Sincerely,
The Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project Team
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
http://www.sixthstreetviaduct.org/"

Iteneray for Wednesday the 26th of August

For those of you who wish to talk to me (i don't know why you would want to do that). I will be at the Benjamin Franklin Library across from the BH City Hall around 3pm, prior to the General Board Meeting. Again, i am just on the PLUC (right now), and the Budget and Finance Committee (though i have not been able to attend the last two meetings). And not on the Board at this time.

 If you have any questions for me, i'll be happy to answer if i can.

 

approx. 3pm  -  Benjamin Franklin Library

     website: www.lapl.org/branches/benjamin-franklin

approx. 6pm   - BH City Hall, BHNC General Board Meeting

      website: www.bhnc.net

      agenda:  http://www.bhnc.net/wp-content/uploads/docs/Agenda_2015-08-26.pdf

notes:  the library has free wifi, BH City Hall does not.

nice one Inglewood.

in response to the court ruling against Inglewood, Ca i am issuing the following statement:

I do not know if the audio and video recordings that i make of the Boyle Heights neighborhood council meetings and committee meetings that i attend are copy writable by me. Or because i recorded them, that i have some sorta copyright just because i recorded them and they are my "property."  i don't think i do.

However!

I make these recordings for public use and if i do retain some copyrights of these recordings, i still say: "feel free to use these recordings as you see fit under fair use law.  I make these recordings for the public use."


And just so it's know.  I won't censor a recording or try to remove or hide it because someone embarrassed me, or disagreed with me, or whatever stupid thing like that. 

http://yro.slashdot.org/story/15/08/24/153241/judge-rules-that-inglewood-california-cannot-copyright-public-videos?utm_source=slashdot&utm_medium=facebook

[highlight] Boyle Heights Beat article

I have never seen this as a Feminist movement.  I have seen it as simply a smart, hard and honorable thing to do.


"Mothers return to school for a college degree
August 12, 2015 |

By Leticia Barcenas

For many mothers, a day’s work ends once their children are fast asleep.
But for Boyle Heights resident Jeanette López, 33, a second shift begins. After bathing her two young daughters, checking their homework and tucking them into bed, she spends hours flipping through class notes and reading physiology textbooks to prepare for an exam the following day.

[...] "
http://www.boyleheightsbeat.com/mothers-return-to-school-for-a-college-degree-11445

From the DTLA news letter.

"CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS MOBILITY PLAN 2035

In a historic City Council vote that will help reduce traffic by giving people transportation options other than their cars, Councilmembers Mike Bonin and José Huizar led efforts to adopt a 20-year mobility plan Tuesday. The plan puts an emphasis on safety, while encouraging and supporting increased pedestrian, public transit and bicycle use in the City of Los Angeles.
As chairmen of the City’s Transportation and Planning & Land Use Management committees, Bonin and Huizar worked with the City’s Transportation and Planning departments to develop and advocate for the 193 page report, which creates a Citywide planning and transportation plan that connects neighborhoods and thoroughfares utilizing a Complete Streets approach to safety improvements.
“When it comes to transportation planning for the City of Los Angeles’ future, Mobility Plan 2035 represents a bold step forward that builds on the work we’ve been doing in recent years where we prioritize multimodal options beyond cars utilizing Complete Streets planning,” said Councilmember Huizar. “While the automobile remains a vital part of our transportation future, so too is our goal to make our roads safer, more efficient and accessible with increased public transportation, pedestrian and bike-focused options. Mobility Plan 2035 does just that.”

Read more on:
JoseHuizar.comLA.StreetsBlog.com "

Metro Soto Projects (1st, and Chavez Blvd)

Received this e-mail [earlier] today
(thought i posted it already) :

"Hello Boyle Heights Stakeholders,
Abode Communities and East LA Community Corporation will be hosting an interactive community workshop on two proposed affordable housing developments on Metro-owned sites located at 1st & Soto and Cesar Chavez & Soto.

There will be housing, commercial and design stations where you can learn about the findings collected from recent community-based focus groups and provide your input.
Snacks, childcare and Spanish translation will be provided.

Thursday, August 13, 2015
6-8 pm
PUENTE Learning Center
501 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
 
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
RSVP to bhtods@gmail.com or leave a message at (323) 673-0160.


Estimado residente de Boyle Heights:
Abode Communities y East LA Community Corporation han organizado un taller comunitario interactivo sobre dos propuestas de desarrollo de vivienda accesible en propiedades de Metro ubicadas en las calles 1st/Soto y Cesar Chavez/Soto.

El taller contará con módulos de información sobre vivienda, locales comerciales y diseño donde podrá aprender más sobre los resultados de las reuniones de grupos de enfoque que se llevaron a cabo recientemente y donde podrá presentar sus cometarios.

Habrá traducción en español, cuidado de niños y bocadillos disponible.

Jueves, 13 de agosto, 2015
6-8 pm
PUENTE Learning Center
501 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Por favor vea el volante incluido para más información.
Díganos si podrá o no asistir mandando un email a bhtods@gmail.com o llamando al 323.673.0160.
Gracias."

[the] Lorena Project

 I've just received this e-mail a few minutes ago.  For clarity's sake, it must be noted that during the PLUC meeting that i motioned to not approve this project, which was later overrode by the BHNC at the General Board meeting.

And remember neighbors.  When it comes to public outreach.  We cannot simply rely on those involved on these projects to simply live up to our standards of what outreach is.

"Hello Boyle Heights Stakeholders,

The proposed mixed use development at 1st and Lorena will go before the Boyle Heights Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) on:

Monday, August 24, 2015

6-8 pm

PUENTE Learning Center

501 S. Boyle Avenue

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 90033

The project is comprised of 49 affordable housing units – 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial use on the ground floor. It was recently approved by the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council.

The developer is A Community of Friends – a nonprofit public benefit corporation.  They, together with their architect, will present on overview of the project and focus on design elements.

We encourage you to attend. Feel free to contact Vivian Rescalvo if you have any questions. She can be reached at rescalvov@metro.net or 213-922-2563.

Estimado residente de Boyle Heights,

El desarrollo de uso mixto propuesto en las calles 1^st y Lorena será revisado por el

el Comité Consultorio de Revisión de Diseño de Boyle Heights:

Lunes, 24 de agosto, 2015

6-8 pm

PUENTE Learning Center

501 S. Boyle Avenue

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 90033

Este proyecto incluye 49 unidades de vivienda accesible de 1, 2 y 3 recamaras e incluye 10,000 pies cuadrados para locales comerciales en la planta baja. El proyecto fue aprobado recientemente por el Concilio Comunitario de Boyle Heights.

El desarrollador es A Community of Friends – una corporación de beneficio público sin fines de lucro. Junto con su arquitecto, presentarán un resumen sobre el proyecto enfocándose en los elementos de diseño.

Esperamos que pueda asistir la reunión. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con Vivian Rescalvo al 213.922.2563 o por correo electrónico a rescalvov@metro.net. 

"

Boyle Heights Planning and Land Use Committee

Notification: Tomorrow's [Aug 11th, 6pm]; Planning and Lad Use Committee (PLUC) meeting has been canceled. Let me/us know if you want a copy of the canceled agenda. Also, there is still an open stakeholder position on the PLUC, for anyone that is interested.
_Jason Gallegos (PLUC stakeholder)


Recieved e-mail:
"Buenas Tardes,
Debido a la inhabilidad de confirmar los solicitantes programados para nuestra reunión del Comité de Planificación manana, estamos cancelando la reunión.
Adjunto un PDF de nuestra agenda con el anuncio de la cancelación. Por favor compartan el anuncio y notifiquen le a sus vecinos, residentes de Boyle Heights y cualquier interesado de la comunidad para que sepan que la proxima junta sera el 8 de Septiembre, 2015.

Good Afternoon,
Due to our inability to confirm the applicants agendized for our actionable items tomorrow, we have been advised to cancel the Planning and Land Use committee meeting.
Please find attached a PDF of our agenda with the announcement of the cancellation. Please share the agenda and the update to help spread the word to our community residents and stakeholders.
Our next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2015.
Thanks,
Mynor Godoy
Planning and Land Use, Chair
Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council"