Our next Sustainability Committee meeting is the first Tuesday of September. This month we will be in Meeting Room A at the Central Public Library. We have more seats so we can stop sitting on the table!
The meeting agenda is now available and so are the August 2009 meeting minutes. This month we will discuss the following:
* Sustainable Community Projects Internship
* SDAT Preliminary Visit
* Park[ing] Day LA
* Project Butterfly / Bioneer Conference
* Skid Row Tree Planting Pilot Project
* Advocacy discussion on the DWP
* 2009 Project Updates
Check out the complete agenda for our next committee meeting, Tuesday, September 1 from 6:30pm-7:50pm @ the Central Public Library / Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street).
Update on Advocacy Issue: Recycling Chutes in Multi-Family & Commercial Buildings
In April 2009, the Sustainability Committee wrote a letter of support to City Council regarding the proposed ordinance to require recycling chutes in multi-family and commercial buildings.
Here's an update on the progress of that proposed ordinance:
In July 2009, the Energy and Environment Committee have decided to continue the discussion at later date - TBD. As we hear more, we'll let you know how it progresses.
http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=08-0603
http://ens.lacity.org/clk/committeeagend/clkcommitteeagend256261430_07212009.pdf
Here's an update on the progress of that proposed ordinance:
In July 2009, the Energy and Environment Committee have decided to continue the discussion at later date - TBD. As we hear more, we'll let you know how it progresses.
http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=08-0603
http://ens.lacity.org/clk/committeeagend/clkcommitteeagend256261430_07212009.pdf
Sustainable Design Assessment Team Project Team Meeting
When: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Update on steering committee invitations.
4. Update on invitations for community partnership ($5,000 community match).
5. Planning of itinerary for September 10-11 Preliminary Visit.
6. Discussion regarding strategy for Preliminary Visit. To discuss information to be provided to the team, including presentation of Sustainability Committee work.
7. Adjournment
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Update on steering committee invitations.
4. Update on invitations for community partnership ($5,000 community match).
5. Planning of itinerary for September 10-11 Preliminary Visit.
6. Discussion regarding strategy for Preliminary Visit. To discuss information to be provided to the team, including presentation of Sustainability Committee work.
7. Adjournment
Park[ing] Day LA 2009 - next planning meeting this week!
Park[ing] Day LA Planning Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 2009
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Lost Souls Cafe (124 W. 4th Street)
Parking Day LA is now less then a month away and we can use your help getting ready for the big day!
We have secured the permit and support of the Gilmore Associates for use of Harlem Place but we still need to do some additional outreach to local groups regarding activities and entertainment for the day - as well as recruiting volunteers to support the event. Please join us this Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to see how you can help!
Tree Planting Community Partner Update
Check out the latest update on our Tree Planting Pilot for Skid Row. We're actively searching for community partners to help us with tree maintenance. If you're interested, please contact us at sustainability@dlanc.com.
Sustainable Community Projects Internship
The Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council is working to develop a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown stakeholders. We have created this unpaid internship to allow one qualified individual the opportunity to be involved with the administration, outreach and development of our 2009 projects and long-term planning for the Sustainability Committee. Qualified candidates should be interested in the different areas of sustainability that we have chosen to focus on in 2009 (water and energy efficiency, waste and recycling programs, best practices for residents and businesses, etc.). More information on our 2009 projects is available online at www.downtownsustainability.com.
The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to empowering the downtown community to create a culture of sustainability. We will work with the community to increase accessibility to existing programs and services through outreach and public education. We will identify and create opportunities for new programming and partnerships to meet our goals for a more livable, affordable, and efficient urban center. The Sustainability Committee is one of several Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council committees, representing stakeholders who live, work, own a business, or otherwise have a vested interested in our neighborhood.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Chair and Public Vice Chair of the Sustainability Committee, the intern will:
• Work closely with Project Leads to support project-based programming and events;
• Research and develop grant and award applications;
• Research and support the development of the community resources toolkit along the subject matter of the 2009 committee projects;
• Research and assist with the development of a community outreach plan, including a best practices recognition program for residents and businesses in the area.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Internship period is a minimum of 16 weeks. Hours are negotiable but the intern is expected to commit 15-20 hours/week to the internship under the supervision of the Sustainability Committee chairs. Three days of flexible hours is requested and attendance at regular monthly committee meetings is required.
• Candidates should have the ability to take initiative, work independently, and be a team player.
• Candidates should demonstrate good communication skills and an interest in any of the following areas: local politics, sustainable development, environmental studies, public planning, environmental education, or other relevant fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required. Other graphic skills a plus but not required.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to sustainability@dlanc.com by Friday, September 25, 2009.
The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to empowering the downtown community to create a culture of sustainability. We will work with the community to increase accessibility to existing programs and services through outreach and public education. We will identify and create opportunities for new programming and partnerships to meet our goals for a more livable, affordable, and efficient urban center. The Sustainability Committee is one of several Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council committees, representing stakeholders who live, work, own a business, or otherwise have a vested interested in our neighborhood.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Chair and Public Vice Chair of the Sustainability Committee, the intern will:
• Work closely with Project Leads to support project-based programming and events;
• Research and develop grant and award applications;
• Research and support the development of the community resources toolkit along the subject matter of the 2009 committee projects;
• Research and assist with the development of a community outreach plan, including a best practices recognition program for residents and businesses in the area.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Internship period is a minimum of 16 weeks. Hours are negotiable but the intern is expected to commit 15-20 hours/week to the internship under the supervision of the Sustainability Committee chairs. Three days of flexible hours is requested and attendance at regular monthly committee meetings is required.
• Candidates should have the ability to take initiative, work independently, and be a team player.
• Candidates should demonstrate good communication skills and an interest in any of the following areas: local politics, sustainable development, environmental studies, public planning, environmental education, or other relevant fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required. Other graphic skills a plus but not required.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to sustainability@dlanc.com by Friday, September 25, 2009.
September Regular Committee Meeting Agenda
Please note the location for our next meeting:
Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Review meeting minutes from the August meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-13-090804 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes). Minutes will be available online for review on Saturday, August 29, 2009.
4. Sustainable Community Projects Internship has been posted. Goal is to have an intern to start at the end of September 2009. Please post/distribute job posting. Action Item: Create a working group to review applications and help with the intern selection process. (1 minute)
5. Sustainability Committee hosted an open meeting with Urban Glue to discuss the proposed partnership with Village Green for an American Recovery Act Grant. The consensus was that there is not enough information or Neighborhood Council resources to fully manage this opportunity as porposed. However, we will continue to investigate this opportunity and implementation logistics in the coming months.
6. The SDAT preliminary visit is scheduled (tentatively) for September 10-11, 2009. This will include an introduction of the SDAT Project Leader to the neighborhood and informal meetings with community stakeholders. A project team meeting will be scheduled (TBA).
7. Park[ing] Day LA 2009 is Friday, September 18 and will be hosted by the Sustainability Committee in Harlem Place (between W.4th and W.5th Street). We need event volunteers and help with outreach to community partners. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle at sustainability@dlanc.com. (2 minutes)
8. Project Butterfly has proposed a community partnership for a Downtown broadcast of the annual Bioneers Conference on October 14-16. The partnership would involve our help with local outreach and communications, event volunteers, and potentially a brief presentation of the work being done Downtown. Action Item: Committee to approve proposed partnership for the October event. Event volunteers requested. (5 minutes)
9. The Tree Planting Project would like to apply for the Board of Public Works Community Beautification Grant for $15,000 towards tree maintenance for the Skid Row pilot project. Action Item: Approve grant application for submission by the October 20, 2009 deadline. (5 minutes)
10. Advocacy Issue: Discussion on the recent DWP MOU. Action Item: Sustainability Committee to consider sending letter of support to the Board of Directors for approval. Very initial draft is available online. (30 minutes)
11. Other Project Updates (30 minutes):
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan)
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand)
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus (Corey Prost)
d. Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost)
e. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Additional update on progress of Sustainability Committee website.
f. Project 6: Community Greening Strategy & The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Grant (Veronica Siranosian).
g. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar.
h. Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle).
12. Agenda items for next meeting?
13. Adjournment
The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC SUSTAINABILITY Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Board Chair Ashley Zarella at ashley.zarella@DLANC.com.
SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Review meeting minutes from the August meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-13-090804 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes). Minutes will be available online for review on Saturday, August 29, 2009.
4. Sustainable Community Projects Internship has been posted. Goal is to have an intern to start at the end of September 2009. Please post/distribute job posting. Action Item: Create a working group to review applications and help with the intern selection process. (1 minute)
5. Sustainability Committee hosted an open meeting with Urban Glue to discuss the proposed partnership with Village Green for an American Recovery Act Grant. The consensus was that there is not enough information or Neighborhood Council resources to fully manage this opportunity as porposed. However, we will continue to investigate this opportunity and implementation logistics in the coming months.
6. The SDAT preliminary visit is scheduled (tentatively) for September 10-11, 2009. This will include an introduction of the SDAT Project Leader to the neighborhood and informal meetings with community stakeholders. A project team meeting will be scheduled (TBA).
7. Park[ing] Day LA 2009 is Friday, September 18 and will be hosted by the Sustainability Committee in Harlem Place (between W.4th and W.5th Street). We need event volunteers and help with outreach to community partners. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle at sustainability@dlanc.com. (2 minutes)
8. Project Butterfly has proposed a community partnership for a Downtown broadcast of the annual Bioneers Conference on October 14-16. The partnership would involve our help with local outreach and communications, event volunteers, and potentially a brief presentation of the work being done Downtown. Action Item: Committee to approve proposed partnership for the October event. Event volunteers requested. (5 minutes)
9. The Tree Planting Project would like to apply for the Board of Public Works Community Beautification Grant for $15,000 towards tree maintenance for the Skid Row pilot project. Action Item: Approve grant application for submission by the October 20, 2009 deadline. (5 minutes)
10. Advocacy Issue: Discussion on the recent DWP MOU. Action Item: Sustainability Committee to consider sending letter of support to the Board of Directors for approval. Very initial draft is available online. (30 minutes)
11. Other Project Updates (30 minutes):
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan)
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand)
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus (Corey Prost)
d. Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost)
e. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Additional update on progress of Sustainability Committee website.
f. Project 6: Community Greening Strategy & The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Grant (Veronica Siranosian).
g. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar.
h. Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle).
12. Agenda items for next meeting?
13. Adjournment
The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC SUSTAINABILITY Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Board Chair Ashley Zarella at ashley.zarella@DLANC.com.
SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.
DLANC considering a partnership with Village Green - public comment requested
Community Feedback Requested
Monday, August 17 6:30pm-8:30pm
NC Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
During the public comment at our monthly August Sustainability Committee meeting, Jude Hannah from Urban Glue invited the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council to consider a community partnership with the company Village Green as applicants for grant money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The proposed $250,000 project would go towards the development of a Small Business Environmental Management Program for Downtown. We are still trying to learn the details of this proposed partnership and welcome you to a community meeting next Monday.
This is the information Jude Hannah has provided to us thus far (see the image - a summary of the partnership roles). She has disclosed that she would be one of the people hired to run this initiative downtown by Village Green if the grant application is successful. We will continue to post more information as it is made available to us and we encourage public comment on this opportunity.
We plan to host a presentation by Jude Hannah of Urban Glue and community forum on this proposed community partnership. The Sustainability Committee will formally consider this at the September 2009 meeting and we have invited the Economic Development Committee to consider this prospect as well. Post your comments!
August Regular Sustainability Meeting
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING MINUTES SC-13-090804
For approval at the September 2009 Sustainability Committee meeting.
1. During Public Comment, Jude Hannah of Urban Glue presented a proposed partnership with Village Green, an Australian for-profit company focused on increasing small business energy efficiency. Ms. Hannah is looking for a local governmental entity to partner on an application for a grant under the American Recovery Act. No specific grant was identified but the intent is to focus on small businesses. Due to timing, the decision to proceed with this partnership was deferred to the Board of Directors. A community meeting was set to review the additional information (references, roles and responsibilities, and other partnerships of this nature) requested by the committee.
2. Motion to approve minutes SC-12-090707 passed without dissent.
3. Translation services are being provided by a community volunteer (David McCreary). Sustainability Committee will be providing bilingual communications soon!!!
4. Although we are still enjoying the honor of receiving the 2009 Los Angeles Section Award, the Sustainability Committee has been notified that we will be receiving a state-level APA Award of Merit for our efforts to create a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown Los Angeles.
5. Update on advocacy issues (10 minutes).
a. Letter of support requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center and their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Letter to City Council regarding a potential styrofoam ban (limited to restaurant take-out containers) narrowly passed Board of Directors but has been sent. Next steps: how to work with business owners to create awareness for better packaging options and other best practices to be determined. It was suggested we look at Ocean Beach, San Diego as a best practice.
c. DWP MOU: Sustainability Committee agreed we should monitor this issue. Gunnar Hand volunteered to track and report on issues and will present a position at the September 2009 meeting.
6. Sustainability Committee approved motion and revised budget allocation for 2009-2010. Board approved the revised budget allocation at the August 2009 meeting.
7. Sustainability Committee motioned passed to approve internship job description. Board approved the internship at the August 2009 meeting.
a. Update on Project 6: Community Greening Strategy / SDAT Grant. The City of Los Angeles has approved the MOU and the preliminary SDAT visit will be scheduled. We are working to find community partners to help us with the required community match of $5,000 ($1,500 committed by the Neighborhood Council).
8. Update on Park[ing] Day LA 2009 (10 minutes).
a. Downtown Block Party planned for Harlem Place between 4th & 5th Streets. Looking for event volunteers, community partners, and your participation on Friday, September 18, 2009.
b. City-Wide Event: Ashley Zarella is working with Shawn Simons to bring Park[ing] Day LA 2009 to NCs across the city. A pool of resources is being collected to facilitate events across the city as a unified NC event. Help us reach out to other NCs to get them involved in this great community outreach opportunity.
9. Other Project Updates (see project update spreadsheet):
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus
d. Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs
e. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources. Sustainability Committee website is under development by Ryan Saucerman.
f. Project 6 (see above).
g. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar.
i. Project Butterfly has proposed a community partnership on an upcoming event. More details to come at the September meeting.
h. Project 8: Green Living Program.
10. Agenda items for next meeting?
a. Bike Plan: committee to consider collaborating with Transportation Committee to bring community outreach on the proposed Bike Plan.
11. Adjournment
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING MINUTES SC-13-090804
For approval at the September 2009 Sustainability Committee meeting.
1. During Public Comment, Jude Hannah of Urban Glue presented a proposed partnership with Village Green, an Australian for-profit company focused on increasing small business energy efficiency. Ms. Hannah is looking for a local governmental entity to partner on an application for a grant under the American Recovery Act. No specific grant was identified but the intent is to focus on small businesses. Due to timing, the decision to proceed with this partnership was deferred to the Board of Directors. A community meeting was set to review the additional information (references, roles and responsibilities, and other partnerships of this nature) requested by the committee.
2. Motion to approve minutes SC-12-090707 passed without dissent.
3. Translation services are being provided by a community volunteer (David McCreary). Sustainability Committee will be providing bilingual communications soon!!!
4. Although we are still enjoying the honor of receiving the 2009 Los Angeles Section Award, the Sustainability Committee has been notified that we will be receiving a state-level APA Award of Merit for our efforts to create a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown Los Angeles.
5. Update on advocacy issues (10 minutes).
a. Letter of support requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center and their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was approved by the Board of Directors.
b. Letter to City Council regarding a potential styrofoam ban (limited to restaurant take-out containers) narrowly passed Board of Directors but has been sent. Next steps: how to work with business owners to create awareness for better packaging options and other best practices to be determined. It was suggested we look at Ocean Beach, San Diego as a best practice.
c. DWP MOU: Sustainability Committee agreed we should monitor this issue. Gunnar Hand volunteered to track and report on issues and will present a position at the September 2009 meeting.
6. Sustainability Committee approved motion and revised budget allocation for 2009-2010. Board approved the revised budget allocation at the August 2009 meeting.
7. Sustainability Committee motioned passed to approve internship job description. Board approved the internship at the August 2009 meeting.
a. Update on Project 6: Community Greening Strategy / SDAT Grant. The City of Los Angeles has approved the MOU and the preliminary SDAT visit will be scheduled. We are working to find community partners to help us with the required community match of $5,000 ($1,500 committed by the Neighborhood Council).
8. Update on Park[ing] Day LA 2009 (10 minutes).
a. Downtown Block Party planned for Harlem Place between 4th & 5th Streets. Looking for event volunteers, community partners, and your participation on Friday, September 18, 2009.
b. City-Wide Event: Ashley Zarella is working with Shawn Simons to bring Park[ing] Day LA 2009 to NCs across the city. A pool of resources is being collected to facilitate events across the city as a unified NC event. Help us reach out to other NCs to get them involved in this great community outreach opportunity.
9. Other Project Updates (see project update spreadsheet):
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus
d. Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs
e. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources. Sustainability Committee website is under development by Ryan Saucerman.
f. Project 6 (see above).
g. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar.
i. Project Butterfly has proposed a community partnership on an upcoming event. More details to come at the September meeting.
h. Project 8: Green Living Program.
10. Agenda items for next meeting?
a. Bike Plan: committee to consider collaborating with Transportation Committee to bring community outreach on the proposed Bike Plan.
11. Adjournment
Sustainability Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 4 - Agenda is now available
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Review meeting minutes from the July meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-12-090707 (all meeting attendees - 5 minutes).
4. Translation services are being provided by a community volunteer (David McCreary). Sustainability Committee will be providing bilingual communications soon!!!
5. The Sustainability Committee has been notified that we will be receiving a California APA (American Planning Association) Award of Merit for Grassroots Initiative in recognition of our efforts to create a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown Los Angeles.
6. Update on advocacy issues (10 minutes).
- Letter of support requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center and their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was approved by the Board of Directors.
- Letter to City Council regarding a potential styrofoam ban (limited to restaurant take-out containers) narrowly passed Board of Directors but has been sent. Next steps: how to work with business owners to create awareness for better packaging options and other best practices. Discussion about starting a best practice recognition program.
- DWP MOU: Action Item: Sustainability Committee to decide whether we should monitor this issue. Need a volunteer to track and report on issues, propose potential speakers to help us understand the issue, etc.
7. 2009 Committee Budget Update (7 minutes): Our original budget proposal for $7,500 is now an allocation of $6,000. Action item: Sustainability Committee to approve revised budget allocation for 2009-2010. To be sent to Board for approval.
8. Revised job description for Committee internship to be presented. Action item: Sustainability Committee to approve internship job description to go to Board of Directors for approval (5 minutes).
9. Update on Project 6: Community Greening Strategy / SDAT Grant (5 minutes). The AIA and Neighborhood Council submitted the MOU for city approval on Friday, January 24, 2009 and Betty Wong confirmed in an email that the remaining required signatures have been obtained. Awaiting next steps Monday, August 3 to determine how we will provide the required community match of $5,000 ($1,500 committed by the Neighborhood Council). AIA has asked to schedule the preliminary visit by the end of August 2009 (for team leader only). Next steps: meeting to be announced for SDAT project team (Veronica Siranosian).
10. Update on Park[ing] Day LA 2009 (10 minutes).
- Downtown Block Party planned for Harlem Place between 4th & 5th Streets. Looking for event volunteers, community partners, and your participation on Friday, September 18, 2009. Discuss potential partnership opportunity with Education Committee (Pamela Tuttle).
- City-Wide Event: Ashley Zarella is working with Shawn Simons to bring Park[ing] Day LA 2009 to NCs across the city. A pool of resources is being collected to facilitate events across the city as a unified NC event. Help us reach out to other NCs to get them involved in this great community outreach opportunity.
11. Other Project Updates (45 minutes):
- Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan)
- Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand)
- Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus (Corey Prost) Outreach postcard: presentation of concept. Action item: Approve outreach message on water efficiency for 1000 FSC-certified postcards.
- Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost)
- Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Additional update on progress of Sustainability Committee website.
- Project 6 (see above).
- Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar (Pamela Tuttle). Potential Project Butterfly collaboration.
- Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle).
12. Agenda items for next meeting?
13. Adjournment
The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC SUSTAINABILITY Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Board Chair Ashley Zarella at ashley.zarella@DLANC.com.
SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Review meeting minutes from the July meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-12-090707 (all meeting attendees - 5 minutes).
4. Translation services are being provided by a community volunteer (David McCreary). Sustainability Committee will be providing bilingual communications soon!!!
5. The Sustainability Committee has been notified that we will be receiving a California APA (American Planning Association) Award of Merit for Grassroots Initiative in recognition of our efforts to create a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown Los Angeles.
6. Update on advocacy issues (10 minutes).
- Letter of support requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center and their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was approved by the Board of Directors.
- Letter to City Council regarding a potential styrofoam ban (limited to restaurant take-out containers) narrowly passed Board of Directors but has been sent. Next steps: how to work with business owners to create awareness for better packaging options and other best practices. Discussion about starting a best practice recognition program.
- DWP MOU: Action Item: Sustainability Committee to decide whether we should monitor this issue. Need a volunteer to track and report on issues, propose potential speakers to help us understand the issue, etc.
7. 2009 Committee Budget Update (7 minutes): Our original budget proposal for $7,500 is now an allocation of $6,000. Action item: Sustainability Committee to approve revised budget allocation for 2009-2010. To be sent to Board for approval.
8. Revised job description for Committee internship to be presented. Action item: Sustainability Committee to approve internship job description to go to Board of Directors for approval (5 minutes).
9. Update on Project 6: Community Greening Strategy / SDAT Grant (5 minutes). The AIA and Neighborhood Council submitted the MOU for city approval on Friday, January 24, 2009 and Betty Wong confirmed in an email that the remaining required signatures have been obtained. Awaiting next steps Monday, August 3 to determine how we will provide the required community match of $5,000 ($1,500 committed by the Neighborhood Council). AIA has asked to schedule the preliminary visit by the end of August 2009 (for team leader only). Next steps: meeting to be announced for SDAT project team (Veronica Siranosian).
10. Update on Park[ing] Day LA 2009 (10 minutes).
- Downtown Block Party planned for Harlem Place between 4th & 5th Streets. Looking for event volunteers, community partners, and your participation on Friday, September 18, 2009. Discuss potential partnership opportunity with Education Committee (Pamela Tuttle).
- City-Wide Event: Ashley Zarella is working with Shawn Simons to bring Park[ing] Day LA 2009 to NCs across the city. A pool of resources is being collected to facilitate events across the city as a unified NC event. Help us reach out to other NCs to get them involved in this great community outreach opportunity.
11. Other Project Updates (45 minutes):
- Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan)
- Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand)
- Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus (Corey Prost) Outreach postcard: presentation of concept. Action item: Approve outreach message on water efficiency for 1000 FSC-certified postcards.
- Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost)
- Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Additional update on progress of Sustainability Committee website.
- Project 6 (see above).
- Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar (Pamela Tuttle). Potential Project Butterfly collaboration.
- Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle).
12. Agenda items for next meeting?
13. Adjournment
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