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NORTHWEST SAN PEDRO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES

July 12, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by President John Greenwood

After the Pledge of Allegiance, the President welcomed the community in attendance.

1. Roll call of board members.  The following board members were present:  Andrea Adleman, Carlos Garcia, John Greenwood, Jody James, Margaret Moilov, Diana Nave, Phillip Nicolay, Ray Patricio, Patricia Polcuch, George Thompson, Guillermo Villagran, William Upchurch, Sanni Wehbe, Chris Wickers.  Absences: Esther Espinoza-Ek, Marisa Trutanich, John Vladovich.

2. Minutes of June 14, 2004 meeting.  The minutes were approved with the following amendment:  In the Annual Report to Stakeholders, regarding the awarding of scholarships, the minutes were changed to read, “The scholarships were provided by Conoco-Phillips and Bay Cities National Bank and provided through the San Pedro Rotary Club.”

3. Election of Officers.  Mark Lewis of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment conducted the election of officers.  Elected by acclamation were: John Greenwood – President, Diana Nave – Vice President, Andrea Adleman – Secretary, Bill Upchurch – Treasurer. 

4. Public Comment.  John Winkler discussed a proposal for Royal Palms beach.  Linda Maynor Gardea of the Miraleste Pines Neighborhood Watch raised several issues affecting Miraleste Canyon, including the need for a stop sign at Chandeleur & Miraleste and the over-zealousness of the Fire Department in their efforts to clean up the canyon north of El Rey Road.  Margaret Moilov agreed to follow up.  Samara Ashley from Sen. Betty Karnette’s office announced a port security forum in Long Beach on July 13. 

5. Report from Councilwoman Hahn’s office.  Jacob Haik issued a verbal and written report from the council office regarding the recent approval of the H-2 project, a new list of streets and alleys to be repaved, the installation of fencing at the storm drains on Capitol and Amelia, and that  Kinder Morgan will cease its current operation by October.

6. Committee Reports: 

A.  Budget and Finance Committee

1)      Treasurer’s Report.  Bill Upchurch reported that a recent audit by DONE and the City Controller deemed all NWSPNC expenses appropriate and eligible for reimbursement.  Diana Nave and Margaret Moilov requested that the treasurer’s reports show the entire budget and include items for which money has been obligated but not yet spent such as the Peck Park Master plan.

2)      Budget for 2004-2005.  A motion was made by Diana Nave, seconded by Bill Upchurch to spend up to $1200 for a Governing Board retreat this Fall.  These funds would include the costs of hiring a professional facilitator.  Margaret Moilov made a friendly amendment that a mechanism be implemented to monitor the progress of the agenda the board sets at its retreat.  The friendly amendment was accepted and the motion passed unanimously.

3)      Renewal of web hosting.  Motion by Bill Upchurch, seconded by Guillermo Villagran to expend $1117 for one more year of web maintenance services and hosting from Links LA.  Motion passed unanimously.

B. Issues Committee.  Diana Nave submitted a written report.

1)      AmeriGas forum.  Taking place Sunday, July 18.

2)      Resolution supporting the rerouting of buses in Weymouth corners.  Motion by Diana Nave, seconded by Guillermo Villagran to approve a resolution regarding the bus layover and re-routing of buses on Averill between 7th & 9th Streets.  Motion passed unanimously.

3)      Motion regarding traffic monitoring on 1st St. above Western. Motion by Diana Nave, seconded by Guillermo Villagran to recommend placement of a speed trailer at 1918 Miraleste Dr.  Motion passed unanimously.

4) Report on Western Ave. condos.  Following satisfactory response from the developer to previous NWSPNC concerns, a motion was made by Diana Nave and seconded by Margaret Moilov to support the development and ask that a restriction be placed on the title to the property to assure that it is developed as condos and not changed to apartments.  Motion passed unanimously.

5)  Diana Nave and Phil Nicolay suggested that perhaps it is time to create a Transportation and Traffic Sub-Committee.

c. Port committee.  Phil Nicolay gave a general report on PCAC activities and Jody James reported on the Light, Aesthetics and Noise subcommittee.

d. Outreach committee. Guillermo Villagran reported that the outreach committee meeting was cancelled for lack of participation.  He encouraged people to get involved in the committee.

7. President’s Report.  John Greenwood welcomed the new Governing Board members.  He will research matters regarding the retreat, including the facilitator, and report back to the board.

8. Assignment to Committees.  John Greenwood will email board members requesting volunteers to serve on NWSPNC committees.

9. Budget Day representatives.  John Greenwood will query board members on their interest in serving as a budget representative.

10. Date of Next Meeting: Monday, August 9, 2004 at Peck Park.

The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM.