Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Governing Board Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2006, 6:30 p.m. - Peck Park
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by President
Diana Nave. John Stammreich gave a few words of remembrance for 9-11
followed by the flag salute.
2. Roll Call of Board Members: The following board members were present:
Andrea Adleman, Daniel Dixon, Joe Gatlin (arrived late due to another
meeting), John Greenwood, Jody James, John Mavar, Diana Nave, Ray Patricio,
Cpt. George Thompson, Barbara Schach, John Stammreich and Sanni Wehbe.
Absent from the meeting were Bonnie Easley (excused); Janet Gunter (excused);
Chuck Hanchett (submitted letter of resignation); and Phil Nicolay (excused).
3. Special Congratulations: Diana congratulated John Mavar for his
appointment to the 912 commission by Councilwoman Hahn.
4. MINUTES OF AUGUST MEETING. The minutes from the August 14, 2006
meeting were approved as submitted.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. PORT TRAFFIC MITIGATION PLANS: Sue Li, Transportation Engineer for
the Port, gave a presentation relating to the improvements being considered
for the area of 1-110/SR47 and I-110/”C” Street. During
the month of April 2006, the Port of Los Angeles conducted the third
series of transportation community workshops regarding the I-110/SR47
Connectors Improvement Projects. The conceptual improvements that were
presented were developed and refined based on input gathered from past
workshops. The intent of all these workshops was to maintain communication
with residents by providing updates on the projects, as well as to receive
comments. Additional information can be obtained at the Port of LA website
www.portofla.org. The port is working with the Wilmington Redevelopment
Committee as well as PCAC. Members of the community had an opportunity
to ask questions after Sue Li’s presentation.
B. WATCH THE ROAD VIDEO a brief video, created by the Department of
Transportation, regarding road safety was shown. The Council has a copy
of the video which can be made available to anyone who wants to show
it.
C. SAN PEDRO LIBRARY MASTER PLAN: Tabled until November.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
7. REPORTS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS
A. Mayor’s Office, Ricardo Hong (Ricardo.hong@lac.org) was introduced
as the new Mayor’s representative for our area.
B. Betty Karnette’s office: Rob Simpson. AB2237 (safety against
terrorism) and AB2274 (emergency preparedness) both passed and are waiting
for the Governor’s approval.
C. Councilwoman Hahn’s Office: Ana Bosic gave a report. Amerigas
has not yet been scheduled. The City Council has been in recess and
reconvenes this week.
8. PORT COMMITTEE:
A. Pat Nave went over the various comments by the NWSPNC in response
to the EIS/EIR draft for the Berth 90-109 Container Terminal Project.
Pres. Diana asked for comments from the board and the community and
any possible additions. The following motion was presented:
Motion regarding Comments
on the Port of Los Angeles
Draft Environmental Impact Report for China Shipping
A motion was made to approve in concept the comments submitted by the
Port with the following additions: traffic mitigations discussed earlier
in the meeting including an internal circulation road, noise & light
resolutions previously passed, need for Evacuation Plan per prior NWSPNC
action, and adding greening of Gaffey St. flood control to last item
in addition to Peck Park. Additionally, will look at the possibility
of Microclimate change and add if appropriate.
Motion passed: 12 Board members present, 8 voted yes; 4 abstained; 0
no.
B. After discussion relating to the short amount of time provided to
the NWSPNC to make comments on Draft EIRs, a second motion was made
as follows:
Motion regarding 60 days
for all EIRs
To request an extension of the comment period
for the Draft EIS/EIR for Berth 97-109 to October 21, 2006 and request
that all future EIRs related to the Port of Los Angeles have at least
a 60 day comment period.
Motion was passed by unanimous vote.
9. PLANNING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE
A. JCC Traffic Mitigation and Highlands Park The following motion was
presented:
Proposed Amendment Related
to January 10, 2005 Resolution related to JCC Homes and Harbor Highlands
Park
Here is the previously approved resolution with the proposed amendment
language in italics. This eliminated the recommendation for a road through
the park:
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Resolution: JCC Homes Project on North Gaffey
Whereas there have been repeated complaints about noxious odors emanating
from the Kinder Morgan Facility on North Gaffey from nearby residents;
Whereas the South Coast Air Quality Management District has cited Kinder-Morgan
for air quality violations resulting from these noxious emission;
Whereas Kinder-Morgan, deciding to sell the property,
has entered into escrow with JCC Homes for its purchase; and
Whereas JCC Homes proposed the construction of 135 detached homes on
the site after Kinder Morgan has improved it to residential environmental
standards,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood
Council supports this proposed use of the Kinder Morgan site for the
development and construction of up to 135 detached homes.
HOWEVER, the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council requests
that the JCC Homes improve Harbor Highlands Park and work with the City
to install speed bumps, stop signs and no parking zones as necessary
to decrease traffic through residential neighborhoods and to improve
traffic flow on major routes. A list of potential measures to accomplish
this is outlined in the Minutes of the Special Community Meeting on
August 23, 2006, and will be submitted to the appropriate agencies over
the next several months. Thus, by this resolution we withdraw our request
for a road through the park. Our approval is also subject to later review
based on the results of the required environmental impact statement,
and JCC Homes adherence to remediation requirements.
FURTHERMORE, our approval is subject to JCC Homes adherence to its own
stated commitment to operate Highlands Park with input from the adjacent
neighborhood, in conjunction with the “street for park”
land exchange.
FURTHERMORE, the proposed density for this project should be be considered
normative for other proposed developments in the northwest San Pedro
area.
Joe Marina representing Youth Coalition commented on the lack of recreation
space in our community and commended the committee for working to avoid
a new road thru the park.
B. Proposed “Cabrillo Cut Thru” from Miraflores to Channel.
Dan Dixon talked about the public’s concern about the proposed
cut through. Also talked about Channel Street off ramp.
C. Traffic reports for Target and JCC Homes. Dan Dixon talked about
the traffic studies from Target and JCC Homes. Bill Pope has been retained
to consider those traffic studies. Dan stated that Target needs to be
held accountable regarding their impacts on the traffic in the community.
8. ISSUES COMMITTEE –
A. Motion asking Dept. of Sanitation to plant the recently burned hillside
on North Gaffey. John Mavar presented the following motion: (Continued
on next page)
MOTION RELATING TO REPLANTING BURN AREA
The Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
requests the City of Los Angeles Department of Sanitation, working with
the 15th District Council Office as needed, to replant the recently
burned hillside west of the Field of Dreams with appropriate fire-and-drought
resistant ground cover, before the upcoming rain season. The entire
area in question extends north from the edge of the Community Gardens
to Westmont Drive.
The Northwest Council further requests that the
Sanitation Department move with all possible haste to restore or replace
the approximately 50 palm and deciduous trees damaged or destroyed by
the fire.
Motion passed by unanimous vote. September 11,
2006.
9. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE. There was discussion about the current vacancies
on the board. Notice of Election has been prepared along with candidate
application forms and will be posted. Election should take place at
next meeting Oct 9.
10. NEWSLETTER. Andrea Adleman reported that the deadline for submitting
articles is this Friday, Sept. 15 for Fall Newsletter.
11. 2006-2007 PRIORITIES. Notes from retreat will be typed up and presented
to all members of the board. Two major priorities emerged from the retreat:
1. To improve communications and Outreach. 2. To control development
in our community. A new committee will be developed called the Youth
and Education Committee to address concerns of gang activity and of
youth. Also possibility of additional dialogue time between our neighborhood
council and the community.
12. FIREWORKS REDUCTION TASK FORCE. John Stammreich talked about the
possible date for the next Task Force meeting being October 21st 5:30pm
at Java City. The Task Force is looking into a way that LAPD can track
block party permits against reports of illegal fireworks.
13. PECK PARK CANYON TASK FORCE. $3,000 grant has been received to
continue work on canyon maintenance started last year.
14. MAYOR’S BUDGET DAY. Joe Gatlin attended the meeting and gave
a report. He commented that there was a large turn out at the meeting.
Key items discussed were: 1) the City is still $300 million in the red;
2) the Mayor increased amount of jobs for teens’ 3); $150 million
will be allocated to synchronize traffic lights; 4) More officers in
subway system; 5) One million trees to be planted in Los Angeles; and
6) $150 million for affordable housing. At the meeting the Mayor handed
out a budget survey which needs to be turned in by Nov. 1st. The survey
can be completed online at www.lacityneighborhoods.com
15. PCAC STEERING COMMITTEE. Joe Gatlin was at PCAC Steering Committee.
At their meeting on Sept 20th, the Board of Harbor Commissioners will
hear the report of the consultant regarding the composition and role
of PCAC.
16. LETTER RE: AMERIGAS FROM HOMEOWNERS COMMISSION. Jody James talked
about the letter written to each of the city council members and Councilwoman
Hahn. The letter pointed out the dangers of Amerigas and requesting
removal of the facility from its present site.
17. CAO (CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER) CONTROLLERS LIAISON MEETING.
John Greenwood gave report. Talked about financial audit and performance
audit of DONE. This report will feed into the 912 Commission. Staffing
problem does exist with DONE. Also problem with notification to NC’s
about issues coming out of the city council.
18. President’s Report.
A. Appointments. Draft of Committee Assignments was provided.
B. President Diana met with Geraldine Katz re: Beautification. Also
met with LAPD regarding the graffiti problems and other issues at Taper
Avenue School. Officer Muirhead has increased the police presence in
that area.
C. Street Scape Improvements. Pres. Diana will be talking with a representative
in the near future regarding our request for gutters and improvements
on North Gaffey.
D. Letter from Mike Lansing sent to Councilwoman Hahn re: Angel’s
gate property for Eastview.
E. RV parking ordinance for areas posted has been passed.
F. Review of upcoming Calendar items.
G. Next meeting will be October 9, 2006.
19. Meeting adjourned at 9:02pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kristina Smith
Administrative Assistant
NWSPNC
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