The meeting started a little later the the listed, time. I believe around 6:09pm. Audio is up at my site. www.thirteenfalls.net/BHT in the subsection Audio/Video, under the 2016 march section. And links are there to download the agenda, audio, and to the youTube videos of the event. The audio/video were divided in to three sections due to the face that i was recording video and took the audio from there. Video on my tab is limited to 47minutes and 12seconds per vid.
That being said. let's start:
Part 1:
In general the "General Public Comment" portion (started at 3m50s in) is for the public primarily. However, quick two minute presentations, or "short" presentations (not on the agenda) can be made. I am grateful that Vivian from Metro, regarding Mariachi Plaza (@ 04:00), but it ran for a good 7 minutes. At this point it becomes a presentation that should have been put on the agenda, or had her cut off [at the 2 minute mark].
Oscar Morales from LAC Sanitation District (@ 12:00) gave a quick update, regarding the emergency generator installation. And at 13:50 Lois Castillo of the US Bureau regarding testing of new online tech.
At ~1630 BHCBH (Building Healthier Communities Boyle Heights), requested that the BHNC move it's monthly scheduled meeting on April 27th to another date/time to accommodate their needs. They wish to hold a forum at the BH City Hall with the Los Angeles Superintendent on that day. As that is the only time the superintendent is available.
~27:10: Government Report:
Franklin Ochoa - Earth Day Clean-Up, April 23rd. Multiple Clean-ups through out the neighborhood.
~31:10: Committee Reports:
Outreach:
Quick recap of election forums
~35:10: Renewal of Community Beacon Full Page Ad (this continues in to Part 2). Wish to reduce ad from a full page to 1/4 page.
Part 2: (cont. Outreach Report)
0~11:00: Generally the comments are that people like the newspaper, but that it is not Boyle Heights oriented. As to how these ads/expense have benefited the BH community. People voiced that they would like to "expand" in to other news papers/advertisers, such as the NGP (free ads), and Boyle Heights Beat.
@~7:30: The motion was made to continue the ad at 1/4 page for 6 issues @ 150$/issue or 900$.
Motion passed 15-1, with 1 non-eligible.
~11:18: request motion to move rules and election report to prior to PLUC reports. (Passed)
~12:35:_attempt to move bnf after rules and elections and prior to PLUC reports (7-9 Failed)
~14:55: Rules and Elections Committee Report: Regarding upcoming elections
~16:10: Embarrassing the candidates in the audience and on the board.
~20:24: PLUC Report
Re:Code LA (for a detailed explanation regarding recode, check out the audio from the last PLUC meeting). Also there will be a community meeting @bh city hall, sat april16 9am-1pm. community plan and rezone are different
~24:35: CoPALM Informational proposal _alcohol reduced restriction license ordinance
Community forum April 21st at Resurrection church at 3324 Opal st, Los Angeles, Ca 90023 5:45pm_ 8:00pm
Now here is where it pisses me off. Right after this group, who was advocating alcohol restrictions, we had someone promoting alcohol. . SO i am just going to exclude this NON-Agenda item from this overview. FUCK 'EM. It was an impromptu commercial that killed our ability to finish AGENDA ITEMS!!
~37:30: Neighborhood Committee: DAPA and DACA overview, Maria Ocampo
Part 3 (Cont. Neighborhood Committee)
~0:50: Vote taken. Unanimously passed.
~1:30: Motion to have BHNC join the neighborhood council sustainability alliance. Presenter, Lisa
Hart, NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) ncsa.nationbuilder.com
15_1 vote, passed. Balemero and Nicole volunteered as reps.
~10:10: Budget and Finance Committee Report: Review.
Re-vote on wolf pack. (Non-agenda item) Questions arose as if this was acceptable as this was not on the agenda. Versus since it needed to be corrected from the last meeting, even though. Vera stated that it could, and if this is wrong, it will need to be voted again. Voted 11-6-1 passed
Item d.ii. Hunger Action for LA NPG in support of Proyecto Jardin regarding Earth Day, tabled.
Closed with a moment of silence for Don T. Nakanishi
I did like that we did get through most items in a somewhat timely manor. However, the meeting was a bit sloppy. Disorganized. I get that people speak out of turn, but i felt that there was a general disrespect from some members of the community and presenters to the community. As well as that last NPG item that just got cut off. Had we known that we were on a time limit. Maybe we could have excluded those non-agenda items.
Maybe next time it can be POSTED to the community that we only have the hall from 6pm until .... what time? What time did we have the Hall for....? I didn't see it listed on the bhnc website, facebook, twitter, the community beacon ad, or even on the agenda.
Monday, March 28, 2016
LAFD Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
I attended this meeting after a request was posted online (FB), for a representative from the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council would attend and relay back the information to the community. So here i go.
First here was the agenda presented:
1. Introductions
2. LAFD Update
3. Weather/El Niño Update
4. Presentation - Red Flag No Parking Program
DC Philip Fligiel, LAFD
5. Operation Pull to the Right
6. Poison Prevention Month
7. Open Discussion
Next Meeting:
Held third Wednesday of odd months
May 18, 2016 at 6:00pm
Location: 500 E. Temple St,
1st Floor Meeting Room
Copy of Agenda can be found here
Audio of meeting can be found here:
32k or 128k
Secondly. This place was a bitch to locate. There are no marking for 500. There are for 520 and 490, i think it was. So i had to guess as to where it was to get to the meeting. I did manage to find it. It's essentially, two heavily gated doors, with a driveway between the two listed numbers at the T-intersection across from the DWP.
I am going to summarize. Most of the items discussed did not pertain to Boyle Heights or East L.A. in general. An update regarding skid row, and the restoration of engine 209 (which would provide more service), @ Fire station 9. The main concerns were advocating smoke alarms and CO (Carbon Monoxide) alarm awareness, the Pull to the Right Campaign, and Red Flag No Parking Program.
Also, regarding the NC board members becoming CERT certified and potentially holding more classes for the public, and what would be the best way to promote or get people to go. Briefly mentioned was "poison prevention month," which as they spoke, was to make people aware of the 'not so obvious' poisons such as make-up and things that young children should not put in their mouth.
LAFD is partnering with My Safe L.A. canvasing event on April 9th in Koreatown to distribute smoke detectors and awareness. Free smoke alarms, CO alarms and installations are available through http://www.mysmokealarm.org. However, i am unsure if this is just for the Koreatown event. Later, they will be canvassing East L.A. (El Sereno) area.
The other item, was regarding the Red Flag No Parking Program. They had emphasis that this was mainly targeting "hillside" areas such as the Hollywood Hills. In combination with areas prone to dry brush fires. Where getting a fire truck through would be difficult. The program would see that on red flag days street parking would be not allowed during issued hours. And fines would be increased. No mention of towing was implied or asked.
Finally, they wanted us to bring up the "Pull to the Right" campaign. You know how when you hear a fire truck, and cars just stop. Yeah. They are asking that instead of just stopping, that you essential, get out of the way. It makes it difficult for them to stop a fire if say, you don't [get out of the way].... "pull to the right."
_Jason G.
First here was the agenda presented:
2. LAFD Update
3. Weather/El Niño Update
4. Presentation - Red Flag No Parking Program
DC Philip Fligiel, LAFD
5. Operation Pull to the Right
6. Poison Prevention Month
7. Open Discussion
Next Meeting:
Held third Wednesday of odd months
May 18, 2016 at 6:00pm
Location: 500 E. Temple St,
1st Floor Meeting Room
Copy of Agenda can be found here
Audio of meeting can be found here:
32k or 128k
Secondly. This place was a bitch to locate. There are no marking for 500. There are for 520 and 490, i think it was. So i had to guess as to where it was to get to the meeting. I did manage to find it. It's essentially, two heavily gated doors, with a driveway between the two listed numbers at the T-intersection across from the DWP.
I am going to summarize. Most of the items discussed did not pertain to Boyle Heights or East L.A. in general. An update regarding skid row, and the restoration of engine 209 (which would provide more service), @ Fire station 9. The main concerns were advocating smoke alarms and CO (Carbon Monoxide) alarm awareness, the Pull to the Right Campaign, and Red Flag No Parking Program.
Also, regarding the NC board members becoming CERT certified and potentially holding more classes for the public, and what would be the best way to promote or get people to go. Briefly mentioned was "poison prevention month," which as they spoke, was to make people aware of the 'not so obvious' poisons such as make-up and things that young children should not put in their mouth.
LAFD is partnering with My Safe L.A. canvasing event on April 9th in Koreatown to distribute smoke detectors and awareness. Free smoke alarms, CO alarms and installations are available through http://www.mysmokealarm.org. However, i am unsure if this is just for the Koreatown event. Later, they will be canvassing East L.A. (El Sereno) area.
The other item, was regarding the Red Flag No Parking Program. They had emphasis that this was mainly targeting "hillside" areas such as the Hollywood Hills. In combination with areas prone to dry brush fires. Where getting a fire truck through would be difficult. The program would see that on red flag days street parking would be not allowed during issued hours. And fines would be increased. No mention of towing was implied or asked.
Finally, they wanted us to bring up the "Pull to the Right" campaign. You know how when you hear a fire truck, and cars just stop. Yeah. They are asking that instead of just stopping, that you essential, get out of the way. It makes it difficult for them to stop a fire if say, you don't [get out of the way].... "pull to the right."
_Jason G.
Friday, March 25, 2016
PLUC _March: The Late Version
OK....
...So on to the last PLUC meeting.
First, i must point out that Mynor was unable to attend, so Rafael Chagoya (BHNC Vice President) lead the meeting. Documentations were unavailable, but the meeting proceeded further. So the Minutes were tabled until the next meeting.
MCM (Multicultural Communities for Mobility) made a presentation regarding their initiative. and a "festival" (Nuestra Avenida: Cesar Chavez Reimaginada) on Chavez from St. Louis to Evergreen (march 12th from 10am-4pm), highlighting their ideas. And to get community input. (I got there close to 2pm. And it was pretty much dead at that time. though, i did get a massage). I have no idea what happened before hand. i never saw video or picture posts. This was part of the "Great Streets Initiative."
[I must note here that i, and many in the community, have been against projects like this as Chavez is too crowded. I also have been previously open and opposed to bike lanes on Chavez, due to safety hazards.]
Next was:
Starting @ ~00:11:30 on the audio
Re-code: LA (Zoning Advisory Committee) www.recode.la
They provided a brief preview of their proposal for "updating the zoning code" in Los Angeles. Not that zoning codes will change, but make them more "understandable."
Public meetings meet the last Wednesday of the month. This may at times conflict with the BHNC GBM. [This information was presented at the General Board meeting]
Finally, @ ~ 01:07:30 there was a presentation by CoPALM (The Coalition to Prevent Alcohol Related Harms in Metro LA) www.copalm.org seeking to create an "restrictive use ordinance," in addition to measures already taken by Boyle Heights to limit alcohol licenses, and increase. Specifically regarding "off-sale liquor license." Essentially, making it a law.
That is: Putting a restriction on NEW places where they sell beer, wine, or hard liquor at a store such as a market, or store; NOT including restaurants or bars. This does not effect places that are "grandfather'ed in" (which meant that they got their license prior to 1985).
This was motioned to be moved to the General Board Meeting for presentation.
Audio:
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_03_08_pluc_32.mp3
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_03_08_pluc_128.mp3
_Jason G.
...So on to the last PLUC meeting.
First, i must point out that Mynor was unable to attend, so Rafael Chagoya (BHNC Vice President) lead the meeting. Documentations were unavailable, but the meeting proceeded further. So the Minutes were tabled until the next meeting.
MCM (Multicultural Communities for Mobility) made a presentation regarding their initiative. and a "festival" (Nuestra Avenida: Cesar Chavez Reimaginada) on Chavez from St. Louis to Evergreen (march 12th from 10am-4pm), highlighting their ideas. And to get community input. (I got there close to 2pm. And it was pretty much dead at that time. though, i did get a massage). I have no idea what happened before hand. i never saw video or picture posts. This was part of the "Great Streets Initiative."
[I must note here that i, and many in the community, have been against projects like this as Chavez is too crowded. I also have been previously open and opposed to bike lanes on Chavez, due to safety hazards.]
Next was:
Starting @ ~00:11:30 on the audio
Re-code: LA (Zoning Advisory Committee) www.recode.la
They provided a brief preview of their proposal for "updating the zoning code" in Los Angeles. Not that zoning codes will change, but make them more "understandable."
Public meetings meet the last Wednesday of the month. This may at times conflict with the BHNC GBM. [This information was presented at the General Board meeting]
Finally, @ ~ 01:07:30 there was a presentation by CoPALM (The Coalition to Prevent Alcohol Related Harms in Metro LA) www.copalm.org seeking to create an "restrictive use ordinance," in addition to measures already taken by Boyle Heights to limit alcohol licenses, and increase. Specifically regarding "off-sale liquor license." Essentially, making it a law.
That is: Putting a restriction on NEW places where they sell beer, wine, or hard liquor at a store such as a market, or store; NOT including restaurants or bars. This does not effect places that are "grandfather'ed in" (which meant that they got their license prior to 1985).
This was motioned to be moved to the General Board Meeting for presentation.
Audio:
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_03_08_pluc_32.mp3
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_03_08_pluc_128.mp3
_Jason G.
PLUC _Way Late (Feb)
I will just briefly touch on what occurred in Feb, as it was pretty straight forward. There were only two items. one regarding the empty lot on the south east side of first and Boyle. They needed some guidelines from the community:
Description: The City of Los Angeles would like to release a Request for Proposal (RFP)for the development of the vacant lot and would like to gather community feedback to set guidelines for how the parcel could be developed.
I don't recall the details at this point. But what i do remember, is that it was as expected. Parking, no parking, laundromat & market. (Actually i think they made a comment that they've already heard that people want a laundromat). But i do believe that it went to the GBM with mixed use. Subterranean parking, open green space or neighborhood market.
The other item was to support a resolution for Proyecto Jardin. Which passed unanimously to the General Board, where it also passed.
Audio can be found here:
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_02_09_pluc_32.mp3
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_02_09_pluc_128.mp3
Description: The City of Los Angeles would like to release a Request for Proposal (RFP)for the development of the vacant lot and would like to gather community feedback to set guidelines for how the parcel could be developed.
I don't recall the details at this point. But what i do remember, is that it was as expected. Parking, no parking, laundromat & market. (Actually i think they made a comment that they've already heard that people want a laundromat). But i do believe that it went to the GBM with mixed use. Subterranean parking, open green space or neighborhood market.
The other item was to support a resolution for Proyecto Jardin. Which passed unanimously to the General Board, where it also passed.
Audio can be found here:
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_02_09_pluc_32.mp3
http://thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/AV/2016_02_09_pluc_128.mp3
PLUC, LAFD, GBM _After _Later _WAAAY LATE
Ok,
SO,...uhm.... i've been a bit think lately. I didn't update with the PLUC _After, and i didn't not update with what went on at the LAFD meeting. And i'm just now getting to the GBM uploads. The video is uploading for the GBM right now. Should be ready ohhh.... about 5:00pm today. I'm going to make individual posts for each meeting. As i want to get clearance from the LAFD regarding a recording i did of that meeting. I'm sure that they will say that that was fine. And i am sure that it was completely legal to record it. As well as publish it. But i want to be polite in this case.
So on to making the actual updates.
_Jason G.
SO,...uhm.... i've been a bit think lately. I didn't update with the PLUC _After, and i didn't not update with what went on at the LAFD meeting. And i'm just now getting to the GBM uploads. The video is uploading for the GBM right now. Should be ready ohhh.... about 5:00pm today. I'm going to make individual posts for each meeting. As i want to get clearance from the LAFD regarding a recording i did of that meeting. I'm sure that they will say that that was fine. And i am sure that it was completely legal to record it. As well as publish it. But i want to be polite in this case.
So on to making the actual updates.
_Jason G.
Monday, March 14, 2016
C-PAB
So shortly after i posted my last post. The C-PAB (COMMUNITY Police Action Board) made the next meeting closed.
You can find the online convo here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=240354209632090&id=119354968398682
But, to summarize they made the point that this C-PAB doesn't involve the community. I am still waiting for a call back from the publicity department head. But, what they pointed out were "Administrative Order 6," and point out they are not bound by the brown act. (which to me is not relevant). And state that the C-PAB isn't part of the community.
when looking online Administrative order 6 point to either gun control or voting within the C-PAB.. I am waiting for clarification.
See:
http://larfpa.com/images/ao_6-2011.pdf
and
http://www.lapdonline.org/home/content_basic_view/23590
"
VI. VOTING. As previously stated, C-PABs are advisory boards that exist to advise an Area commanding officer regarding pertinent events in the community, and to also convey information back to the community. There are only a limited number of items that require a C-PAB vote. These items are procedural in nature and include, in part, bylaws, meeting locations, times of meetings, and agendas.
Due to the varying sizes of C-PABs Departmentwide, standardized criteria must be established in each C-PAB to identify minimum voting requirements. Community-Police Advisory Boards shall use the simple majority concept for any vote.
Exception: A quorum shall be required to effect any change to the respective C-PAB’s bylaws.
For a vote to be approved on non-bylaw issues, requires that fifty percent of the C-PAB members in attendance, plus one, vote for the item. This will ensure that C-PAB business can be conducted even if all of the members are not in attendance."
They did not clarify if i was looking at the wrong thing or not. Simply asking that i contact the Community Relations officer (" If you have any questions, please contact Officer Macklin in the Community Relations Office at
323-343-4144.")
They posted this message after hours (after 5pm- business hours). My intent was not to harm the LAPD but to just attend a meeting to see what goes on at the meetings. Because to me. IF this is a board that is there for the community. ...
You can find the online convo here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=240354209632090&id=119354968398682
But, to summarize they made the point that this C-PAB doesn't involve the community. I am still waiting for a call back from the publicity department head. But, what they pointed out were "Administrative Order 6," and point out they are not bound by the brown act. (which to me is not relevant). And state that the C-PAB isn't part of the community.
when looking online Administrative order 6 point to either gun control or voting within the C-PAB.. I am waiting for clarification.
See:
http://larfpa.com/images/ao_6-2011.pdf
and
http://www.lapdonline.org/home/content_basic_view/23590
"
VI. VOTING. As previously stated, C-PABs are advisory boards that exist to advise an Area commanding officer regarding pertinent events in the community, and to also convey information back to the community. There are only a limited number of items that require a C-PAB vote. These items are procedural in nature and include, in part, bylaws, meeting locations, times of meetings, and agendas.
Due to the varying sizes of C-PABs Departmentwide, standardized criteria must be established in each C-PAB to identify minimum voting requirements. Community-Police Advisory Boards shall use the simple majority concept for any vote.
Exception: A quorum shall be required to effect any change to the respective C-PAB’s bylaws.
For a vote to be approved on non-bylaw issues, requires that fifty percent of the C-PAB members in attendance, plus one, vote for the item. This will ensure that C-PAB business can be conducted even if all of the members are not in attendance."
They did not clarify if i was looking at the wrong thing or not. Simply asking that i contact the Community Relations officer (" If you have any questions, please contact Officer Macklin in the Community Relations Office at
323-343-4144.")They posted this message after hours (after 5pm- business hours). My intent was not to harm the LAPD but to just attend a meeting to see what goes on at the meetings. Because to me. IF this is a board that is there for the community. ...
Commentary
[Reminder]
It is not just encouraged, but it is the law, that everyone has a right to photograph, film, or record in anyway Council meetings. There are stipulations for those such on the board or acting in an official capacity. To not retain the data passed a "reasonable time frame."
I looked in to this twice. Once, when i first decided to recording audio, and a second when i was asked to record video. I was informed by my brother and sister that i needed to ask each individual for permission, collect signatures. But this is not the case for the Council.
Public hearings in Los Angeles, and the residents/community at large, are both encouraged and recommended to do this. There is no permission required. There are however stipulations if you are on the board. Which is essentially that you destroy the information after a "reasonable time." The allotment is suggested to 2-3 months. Depending on the relevance of the issue.
It could be two years if the subject is taken up. But, destroyed at he end never the less.Again though. This is if you are only acting as a member of the board. AND in an official capacity.
[the grey area]
Even if you are on the board, but choose to do as such, as long as it is NOT on the documented sites for the board. (i.e. the BHNC YouTube channel). This is not a requirement. It falls in to the realm of public transparency/documentation.
[the reality]
The fact remains that as you do as you do. The more documentation that we as a community can go back to and review and research. To see what was actually said or done. The easier to is to verify and correct what we have done.
It is not just encouraged, but it is the law, that everyone has a right to photograph, film, or record in anyway Council meetings. There are stipulations for those such on the board or acting in an official capacity. To not retain the data passed a "reasonable time frame."
I looked in to this twice. Once, when i first decided to recording audio, and a second when i was asked to record video. I was informed by my brother and sister that i needed to ask each individual for permission, collect signatures. But this is not the case for the Council.
Public hearings in Los Angeles, and the residents/community at large, are both encouraged and recommended to do this. There is no permission required. There are however stipulations if you are on the board. Which is essentially that you destroy the information after a "reasonable time." The allotment is suggested to 2-3 months. Depending on the relevance of the issue.
It could be two years if the subject is taken up. But, destroyed at he end never the less.Again though. This is if you are only acting as a member of the board. AND in an official capacity.
[the grey area]
Even if you are on the board, but choose to do as such, as long as it is NOT on the documented sites for the board. (i.e. the BHNC YouTube channel). This is not a requirement. It falls in to the realm of public transparency/documentation.
[the reality]
The fact remains that as you do as you do. The more documentation that we as a community can go back to and review and research. To see what was actually said or done. The easier to is to verify and correct what we have done.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
PLUC Before & Updates
This time around i will attempt to be at the library by 5pm (ill be coming from the other side of town), and open the doors for guests and presenters around 5:30-5:45 so that we/i can start setting up for the meeting. You are welcome to help me set up, ask questions, etc. (im the guy always wearing the prescription sunglasses, and yes i'm on the PLUC).
P.lanning and L.and U.se C.ommittee
Benjamin Franklin Library
Community Room
2200 E. First St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
March 8th, 6:15pm - 8pm
Presenters:
Nuestra Avenida: Cesar Chavez Reimaginada
Los Angeles Department of City Planning’s re:code LA
Alcohol Density Community Forum
Agendas for the PLUC can be found at www.BHNC.net
and
www.thirteenfalls.net/BHT
direct links:
http://www.bhnc.net/wp-content/uploads/docs/PLUCA_2016-03-08.pdf
and
www.thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/Agendas/3.8.16_BHNC_PLUC_Agenda.pdf
This meeting should be pretty straight forward. There are no actionable items to take, but this should be informative to anyone who wants to remain active in the community. I also recommend to anyone who is looking to be part of the BHNC this coming election cycle to participate in at least the PLUC, the Budget and Finance, and General Board Meetings.
The Outreach/Special Events, and Neighborhood Committee Meetings will also help. Going in to the Council one should participate in at least one of these two committees. Being part of the "main" three (well the GBM and PLUC are considered the main), is important, but will out the outreach, the communication with the community, we don't learn what the community wants.
PLUC Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month in the Benjamin Franklin Library.
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM. The final PLUC meeting before the election will be in May.
Budget and Finance meets:
Benjamin Franklin Library
Community Room
2200 E. First St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
March 8th, 6:15pm
agenda:
available @ www.bhnc.net
http://www.bhnc.net/wp-content/uploads/docs/BudgetA_2016-03-09.pdf
or alternatively @
www.thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/Agendas/BudgetA_2016-03-09.pdf
followed by the Neighborhood Committee meeting @ ~6:30pm
There is no posted agenda at this time for the Neighborhood Committee Meeting
The secondary links are links to my site and are there to provide a back up to the BHNC page, as well as maintaining a separate location for public archival purposes. Recordings, audio or visual, will also be available at my site and (maybe/usually/sometimes) on my YouTube channel Boyle Heights Transparency the following day or few days. But this is subject to time restraints and if i attend a meeting. If i forget to upload or if ou have a video or audio you wish me to upload to my site or channel regarding Boyle Heights, please contact me @ abstrak@gmail.com
P.lanning and L.and U.se C.ommittee
Benjamin Franklin Library
Community Room
2200 E. First St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
March 8th, 6:15pm - 8pm
Presenters:
Nuestra Avenida: Cesar Chavez Reimaginada
Los Angeles Department of City Planning’s re:code LA
Alcohol Density Community Forum
Agendas for the PLUC can be found at www.BHNC.net
and
www.thirteenfalls.net/BHT
direct links:
http://www.bhnc.net/wp-content/uploads/docs/PLUCA_2016-03-08.pdf
and
www.thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/Agendas/3.8.16_BHNC_PLUC_Agenda.pdf
This meeting should be pretty straight forward. There are no actionable items to take, but this should be informative to anyone who wants to remain active in the community. I also recommend to anyone who is looking to be part of the BHNC this coming election cycle to participate in at least the PLUC, the Budget and Finance, and General Board Meetings.
The Outreach/Special Events, and Neighborhood Committee Meetings will also help. Going in to the Council one should participate in at least one of these two committees. Being part of the "main" three (well the GBM and PLUC are considered the main), is important, but will out the outreach, the communication with the community, we don't learn what the community wants.
PLUC Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month in the Benjamin Franklin Library.
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM. The final PLUC meeting before the election will be in May.
Budget and Finance meets:
Benjamin Franklin Library
Community Room
2200 E. First St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
March 8th, 6:15pm
agenda:
available @ www.bhnc.net
http://www.bhnc.net/wp-content/uploads/docs/BudgetA_2016-03-09.pdf
or alternatively @
www.thirteenfalls.net/BHNC/Agendas/BudgetA_2016-03-09.pdf
followed by the Neighborhood Committee meeting @ ~6:30pm
There is no posted agenda at this time for the Neighborhood Committee Meeting
The secondary links are links to my site and are there to provide a back up to the BHNC page, as well as maintaining a separate location for public archival purposes. Recordings, audio or visual, will also be available at my site and (maybe/usually/sometimes) on my YouTube channel Boyle Heights Transparency the following day or few days. But this is subject to time restraints and if i attend a meeting. If i forget to upload or if ou have a video or audio you wish me to upload to my site or channel regarding Boyle Heights, please contact me @ abstrak@gmail.com
Thursday, March 3, 2016
The Importance of Documentation
We often ask you to sign in.
This has a few different reasons, but the most important of which is to gather "proof" of what is occuring. That people are actually showning up. The reason behind this is not only so we get an idea of what we need to bring, but to justify why we are doing what we are doing.
If there is no proof, the this lack of evidence hurts the community, those involved; and funding may just get cut. Or meetings may get moved to encompass multiple meetings in one setting.
This in its self is a practicle thought to approach it. However, this leads to miscommunication as to when meetings are scheduled to occur, and when they are actually happening.
This has a few different reasons, but the most important of which is to gather "proof" of what is occuring. That people are actually showning up. The reason behind this is not only so we get an idea of what we need to bring, but to justify why we are doing what we are doing.
If there is no proof, the this lack of evidence hurts the community, those involved; and funding may just get cut. Or meetings may get moved to encompass multiple meetings in one setting.
This in its self is a practicle thought to approach it. However, this leads to miscommunication as to when meetings are scheduled to occur, and when they are actually happening.
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