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STAKEHOLDER MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro, CA
1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 6:33pm. See list below for board member attendance. Approximately 15 stakeholders present.
Board Members Roll Call/Attendance
Marcey Abrons Present
Linda Alexander Present
James P. Allen Present
Frank Anderson Present
Pat Carroll Present
Sue Castillo EXCUSED
Harvey Contreras Present
Mark Contreras Present
April Jappert Present
Leslie Jones Present
Annette McDonald EXCUSED
Kali Merideth Present
Carrie Scoville Present
Andrew Silber Present
Phill Trigas Present
Allyson Vought Present
Vacant Board Seat
2. President’s Report:
- Congress of Neighborhoods: President Linda Alexander attended the Congress of Neighborhoods and provided an brief update.
- Announcement of Vacant Board Seat and Application Process: The vacant board seat was announced along with an explanation of the process to apply for the seat.
- Mayor’s Budget Day: Budget Day is scheduled for November 17th, from 8am-12noon. Board Members Frank Anderson and Kali Merideth were appointed as the Central Budget Advocates. Their reports will be provided on a monthly basis.
- Secretary’s Report: A new process will be implemented to ensure that there is appropriate follow up to all letters being written on behalf of the Central SPNC.
3. Report from September 29, 2012 Retreat. James Allen provided an overview of the Retreat with the following highlights:
- The San Pedro Neighborhood Councils should come together to create a list of accomplishments.
- Neighborhood Councils should also utilize the Community Impact Statement process and find issues that all the NC’s can agree on and pursue collectively.
- An overview of the funding expenses and motions passed by Central San Pedro NC since inception was presented at the retreat. Conclusion: Most motions approved focused on advising and communicating with City Departments, and not on funding.
- Goals: Create sustainability, accountability, website design for outreach, a better tracking system, coordinated activity.
- Have a standing policy committee and work towards internal and external organizing.
4. Public Comment:
- Marilyn Silverstone of the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation, a nonprofit based in San Pedro, talked about the Land Use Impact Study that is underway and asked the community to take the survey which has a deadline of October 31, 2012.
- Carolyn Grayson of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council provided an update on the Emergency Preparedness Fair scheduled for October 20, 2012, at Peck Park. They have speakers planned from FEMA, Red Cross, and other organizations as well as first responders.
- Jay Drummond: Talked about the impact of bus transportation in San Pedro. He is looking forward to better public transportation.
5. CD 15 List of Issues: Andrew Silber announced that he will be providing a full update next month.
6. CD 15 Report. Kevin Bingham reported:
- Gaffey Resurfacing: Should be finished by the end of the month. Re-striping is an issue and will be done shortly to avoid public safety problems.
- CD 15 reps have done a drive around and identified bulky items that need to be removed.
- White Point Landslide: Last week they held their first White Point Advisory Committee Meeting which was attended by about 50 members. The Bureau of Engineering was there and the Geotechnical Staff reported on long and short time issues. The First Phase will begin in November when they will grade the outer rim of the slide area. The 2nd meeting will have more decision making aspects.
- Reported on new parking meter rates.
- Cal Trans is paving Western Avenue from 19th to Avenida Aprenda. Construction has begun, mostly at night.
- Medical Marijuana: Petitioners collected enough signatures that the City Council voted to repeal the decision of the Council. With repeal in place it is like the ban never existed.
- The Councilman put a plan into action to double the amount of parking at the Field Of Dreams. Construction will start this winter after soccer season.
7. Public Safety Reports:
Police Community Advisory Committee Report: Leslie Jones reported:
• Provided an updated list of department numbers, as well as a Part 1 Crime brochure and a handout on crimes in San Pedro.
• Update on the Graffiti Reward Program and possible future funding by the Central San Pedro NC of a “graffiti book” created by a retired police officer to assist in prosecuting taggers. The funding request would come from San Pedro High School
• 365 W. 7th Street has been vacated. The landlord had enough and evicted the tenants who were a nuisance.
LAPD: Lead Officer Nua reported that robberies are on the rise. 433% up in San Pedro. 350% in the Central Council District. Grand Theft Auto is also up in Central SPNC area. There has, however, been a decrease in burglaries.
8. PCAC Report: Carrie Scoville provided highlights from the written report included in the agenda packet. (The report can be found on the Central website at www.centralsanpedro.org).
9. Progress Report by Port Staff (Teresa Pisano) Re: Knoll Hill and Plaza Park. Not in attendance. Short update from Carrie Scoville. This item will be addressed at a future meeting.
10. Congresswoman’s Office. Michael Aguilera reported:
- Hahn is contacting the Federal Trade Commission with regard to the spike in gas prices.
- Michael announced four upcoming events.
- Reported that Hahn has done a lot for Transportation in Congress. Co-sponsored Transit Assistance Act.
- Janice Hahn was thanked for her work with a bill related to the Americans with Disabilities Act to protect Small Businesses from frivolous law suits.
11. Port Committee. Frank Anderson reported:
- The last committee meeting agenda dealt with the topics of Ports O’ Call, signage, Front Street beautification and a Front Street update.
- A motion was brought forth by the Port Committee to appoint Board Member Phill Trigas to represent the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council on the Port’s O’Call RFQ Proposal Review Panel Board. Phill Trigas was willing to accept the appointment which was approved by the Board with 13 yes votes and 1 no vote.
- Andrew Silber expressed his disappointment with representation to the NC meetings by the Port.
12. HANC Report: Allyson Vought provided an overview from the written report.
- It was requested that the Administrative Assistant send the CEQA and MND motion passed by the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council to all the Central Board Members for review. The motions will be on the Central agenda for November.
- Carrie Scoville announced the upcoming Ballot Proposition Forum at Harbor College.
13. Land Use Planning Committee Report. Kali Merideth provided an update on the “Keep Los Angeles Beautiful Grant” Application. A copy of the application was provided in the agenda packet.
14. Finance Committee: Kali Merideth reported:
- Kali Merideth provided a copy of the September monthly expenses. James Allen moved that the board approve the expenses as presented, seconded by Andrew Silber and passed by the Board with 13 yes and 0 no votes.
- Carrie Scoville presented a Monthly Budget Summary and Expenses which was provided as a handout.
- Motion to approve a $700 budget for the Central San Pedro NC Board Retreat by James Allen, seconded by Pat Carroll. Motion passed with 12 yes votes and 1 no vote.
- Emergency Preparedness Fair: Motion by James Allen to take $500 from line item 206B (Website Enhancement/creation) and move it to 203 Outreach events, seconded by Pat Carroll and approved with 13 yes votes and 0 no votes.
15. Outreach Committee Report. Marcey Abrons reported:
- This Saturday the Safety signs will be distributed.
- Nov. 2nd is the deadline for all articles for the newsletter.
- Website enhancement update: Kate Peraudeau is no longer available. The Outreach Committee will be looking for another company to present potential website enhancements and social media outreach for Central.
- Postal Every Door Program Update: Leslie Jones reported that the deadline for the Program has already passed.
16. ACE District (Arts, Culture, and Entertainment) Report:
- Pat Carroll provided an update on the Dias de los Muertos event.
- Andrew suggested that in the future First Thursdays be referred to as the First Thursday Art Walk in order to stay consistent ACE.
- James will pursue the Signage issue.
17. PBID Report: Allyson Vought reported that at their last meeting the PBID approved funding of the following:
- The budget for the Day of the Dead event
- Trimming 400 trees
- Sidewalk
- $9,800 for signage and brochures for the San Pedro Walking Tour.
- Film Festival funded with $2600. This is a new festival.
- Clean San Pedro has been contacted to maintain the planters.
18. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the September 11, 2012 Board and Stakeholder Meeting were presented for approval. Andrew Silber moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Pat Carroll and passed unanimously by the Board.
19. Adjournment. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:37pm.
Respectfully submitted, Kristina Smith, NC Administrative Assistant
