Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Central Public Library, Meeting Room A
Celebrating One Year
MEETING MINUTES SC-17-120109
1. Welcome.
2. Motion to approve minutes SC-16-091103 passed.
3. Presentation by Zane Tatum on upcoming Green Block Party and model block on Margo Street. Sustainability Committee moves to support Green Block Party #1.
4. Sustainability Committee Public Vice Chair. Jennifer Regan is tendering her resignation effective immediately.
5. First community meeting on the Harlem Place Project was held in November 2009. Next meeting will be scheduled for February – March 2010.
6. Discussion with DLANC Public Health & Safety Committee about proposal to bring Big Bellies to Downtown to control litter and manage street clean-up costs. More research is necessary for a committee motion.
7. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross is working on an ordinance study for Project 1: Rooftop Container Gardens & Composting.
8. The national SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) professionals will be in town on December 2-4, 2009 to meet with stakeholders and begin the planning process in our community.
9. 2010 Project Discussion. Committee to reorganize project structure to accommodate more projects and empower more participation by the broader community. Ideas for projects included: big bellies, gardens, tree planting, Harlem Place Project, green block, stormwater, wireless Internet, and providing the community with resources. Special meeting to be scheduled to continue the conversation.
10. Adjournment
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Next Committee Meeting - Tuesday, December 1
When: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Celebrating One Year
MEETING AGENDA SC-17-120109
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Review meeting minutes from the November meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-16-091103 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes).
4. Presentation by Zane Tatum on upcoming Green Block Party to be hosted Downtown on Saturday, December 12. More information about how the Sustainability Committee can get involved and support this effort to be presented. Motion: Sustainability Committee to consider partnering to provide outreach support. (5 minutes)
5. Sustainability Committee Public Vice Chair. Jennifer Regan is tendering her resignation effective immediately. We will be accepting nominations and letters of interest at sustainability@dlanc.com (1 minute)
6. Update: Harlem Place Project community meeting overview. Survey feedback will be online next weekend in a full report on the responses thus far. The Sustainability Committee has been invited to a meeting with CD9 the week of December 7 to present initial feedback and Bren School Project. (3 minutes)
7. ADDED: Big Bellies as a way of controlling litter and managing costs for street clean-up. Motion: Sustainability Committee to write a letter of support for co-support by the DLANC Public Health & Safety Committee.
8. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross is working on an ordinance study for Project 1: Rooftop Container Gardens & Composting. (3 minutes)
9. The national SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) professionals will be in town on December 2-4, 2009 to meet with stakeholders and begin the planning process in our community. Sustainability Committee members are invited to participate throughout the process including a dinner on Friday, December 4 before the final public presentation. Please RSVP by December 2. (15 minutes) We still need your help organizing the visit – including venues, community participation, etc. Please contact Ashley Zarella Hand and Veronica Siranosian at sustainability@dlanc.com if you would like to get involved.
10. 2010 Project Discussion. In light of our learnings from the 2009 Projects, we are considering four projects for the next year. Discussion of our committee priorities, which projects can/should be continued, and how we will continue to meet our mission. (45 minutes) Committee mission: 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.
11. Agenda items for next meeting?
12. 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: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Celebrating One Year
MEETING AGENDA SC-17-120109
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Review meeting minutes from the November meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-16-091103 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes).
4. Presentation by Zane Tatum on upcoming Green Block Party to be hosted Downtown on Saturday, December 12. More information about how the Sustainability Committee can get involved and support this effort to be presented. Motion: Sustainability Committee to consider partnering to provide outreach support. (5 minutes)
5. Sustainability Committee Public Vice Chair. Jennifer Regan is tendering her resignation effective immediately. We will be accepting nominations and letters of interest at sustainability@dlanc.com (1 minute)
6. Update: Harlem Place Project community meeting overview. Survey feedback will be online next weekend in a full report on the responses thus far. The Sustainability Committee has been invited to a meeting with CD9 the week of December 7 to present initial feedback and Bren School Project. (3 minutes)
7. ADDED: Big Bellies as a way of controlling litter and managing costs for street clean-up. Motion: Sustainability Committee to write a letter of support for co-support by the DLANC Public Health & Safety Committee.
8. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross is working on an ordinance study for Project 1: Rooftop Container Gardens & Composting. (3 minutes)
9. The national SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) professionals will be in town on December 2-4, 2009 to meet with stakeholders and begin the planning process in our community. Sustainability Committee members are invited to participate throughout the process including a dinner on Friday, December 4 before the final public presentation. Please RSVP by December 2. (15 minutes) We still need your help organizing the visit – including venues, community participation, etc. Please contact Ashley Zarella Hand and Veronica Siranosian at sustainability@dlanc.com if you would like to get involved.
10. 2010 Project Discussion. In light of our learnings from the 2009 Projects, we are considering four projects for the next year. Discussion of our committee priorities, which projects can/should be continued, and how we will continue to meet our mission. (45 minutes) Committee mission: 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.
11. Agenda items for next meeting?
12. 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.
Sustainable Community Projects Internship - Updates
January 1, 2010: Marc Ross is currently working on two projects. In his own words, he summarizes the goals:
The first project is a brochure describing how to start an urban
garden. There will be a series of seven questions one may ask during
the process, and instructions and ideas of how to answer them. It will
also offer contact information of city and private resources
available, as well as local groups associated with DLANC.
The second project is the garden. We are currently working with Paul
Zawacki at Skid Row Housing Trust to try and build a garden in the
space behind the Las Americas building on 6th and Alameda St., or
another spot. The idea is that the produce yielded from the garden
will be sold to chefs of local restaurants for use in their cuisine
and will grow specialty crops specifically for their needs. The
proceeds will be used to pay the low-income residents of the SROs
working the garden, as well as go towards supplies for maintaining it.
The micro-enterprising idea is designed to give economic stimulus to
ensure success of the garden. We are still trying to ascertain whether
the spot behind Las Americas is available for such a project.
October 19, 2009: Marc Ross, Sustainable Community Projects Intern will be focusing on a rooftop ordinance study for the remainder of the internship. He has already been very helpful in compiling information for two different tree planting grants and we hope to submit these to our partner LACC soon. Working exclusively on the ordinance study will focus Marc's efforts in support of Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Project Lead: Dawna Nolan) to the benefit of the Sustainability Committee's understanding of the issue. We continue to post updates for the remaining weeks of the internship. Start Date: October 6, 2009 / Tentative End Date: December 31, 2009 (12 week min.)
October 6, 2009: We would like to welcome Marc J. Ross, 2009 Sustainable Community Project Intern for the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. This is the first time we have had an (unpaid) internship for the neighborhood council and Marc will be dedicated to supporting the advancement of our organization's goals.
In Marc's own words, here is why he wants to get involved:
"Currently, I am employed by the Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles as their Nutritional Specialist. My position gives me the opportunity to feed women of low means the healthiest foods that they might not necessarily find anywhere else downtown. Aside from cooking healthy fare, the participants and I engage in discussions on how to improve their health and well being through their diets. We provide them with fresh fruits and vegetables daily, many of them donated from relationships I have developed with farmers from the Pershing Square farmers market and Heath and Lejeune. However, because of budgetary restraints, I am unable to provide my participants with solely sustainable, organic produce and protein.
Food security and food sustainability are my passion and two topics I spend great amounts of time researching. I strongly believe that if we as a society do not take the necessary steps to become a sustainable nation, our lives and the lives of future generations are in grave risk of losing the planet to elements no longer within our control. The steps needed to change our current systems are daunting, but it is a challenge to which I want to devote my career. Locally, I want to help empower and educate Los Angeles to make more informed choices, incrementally helping us move towards a more sustainable and independent future. This internship opportunity will assist me in working toward and achieving that goal and introduce me to future possibilities."
We were very pleased with the excellent candidates we had for this opportunity and thank you for your enthusiasm and support of the Sustainability Committee. For more information on the original internship posting, including a job description, click here.
Welcome Marc!
The first project is a brochure describing how to start an urban
garden. There will be a series of seven questions one may ask during
the process, and instructions and ideas of how to answer them. It will
also offer contact information of city and private resources
available, as well as local groups associated with DLANC.
The second project is the garden. We are currently working with Paul
Zawacki at Skid Row Housing Trust to try and build a garden in the
space behind the Las Americas building on 6th and Alameda St., or
another spot. The idea is that the produce yielded from the garden
will be sold to chefs of local restaurants for use in their cuisine
and will grow specialty crops specifically for their needs. The
proceeds will be used to pay the low-income residents of the SROs
working the garden, as well as go towards supplies for maintaining it.
The micro-enterprising idea is designed to give economic stimulus to
ensure success of the garden. We are still trying to ascertain whether
the spot behind Las Americas is available for such a project.
October 19, 2009: Marc Ross, Sustainable Community Projects Intern will be focusing on a rooftop ordinance study for the remainder of the internship. He has already been very helpful in compiling information for two different tree planting grants and we hope to submit these to our partner LACC soon. Working exclusively on the ordinance study will focus Marc's efforts in support of Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Project Lead: Dawna Nolan) to the benefit of the Sustainability Committee's understanding of the issue. We continue to post updates for the remaining weeks of the internship. Start Date: October 6, 2009 / Tentative End Date: December 31, 2009 (12 week min.)
October 6, 2009: We would like to welcome Marc J. Ross, 2009 Sustainable Community Project Intern for the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. This is the first time we have had an (unpaid) internship for the neighborhood council and Marc will be dedicated to supporting the advancement of our organization's goals.
In Marc's own words, here is why he wants to get involved:
"Currently, I am employed by the Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles as their Nutritional Specialist. My position gives me the opportunity to feed women of low means the healthiest foods that they might not necessarily find anywhere else downtown. Aside from cooking healthy fare, the participants and I engage in discussions on how to improve their health and well being through their diets. We provide them with fresh fruits and vegetables daily, many of them donated from relationships I have developed with farmers from the Pershing Square farmers market and Heath and Lejeune. However, because of budgetary restraints, I am unable to provide my participants with solely sustainable, organic produce and protein.
Food security and food sustainability are my passion and two topics I spend great amounts of time researching. I strongly believe that if we as a society do not take the necessary steps to become a sustainable nation, our lives and the lives of future generations are in grave risk of losing the planet to elements no longer within our control. The steps needed to change our current systems are daunting, but it is a challenge to which I want to devote my career. Locally, I want to help empower and educate Los Angeles to make more informed choices, incrementally helping us move towards a more sustainable and independent future. This internship opportunity will assist me in working toward and achieving that goal and introduce me to future possibilities."
We were very pleased with the excellent candidates we had for this opportunity and thank you for your enthusiasm and support of the Sustainability Committee. For more information on the original internship posting, including a job description, click here.
Welcome Marc!
October Regular Sustainability Meeting - One Year in Review
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Celebrating One Year
MEETING MINUTES SC-15-100601
1. Welcome.
2. Cookies baked by Sustainability Committee member Gunnar Hand. Thank you.
3. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements. DLANC Transportation Committee Chair suggested a collaboration to solicit feedback on the LA Bicycle Plan. However, because the City of Los Angeles has already scheduled several feedback opportunities which are included on the Sustainability Committee calendar, it was decided that there may be more productive ways of providing feedback. Ginny Brideau recommended letter writing as a strong strategy. Sustainability Committee members encouraged to review bike plan and email any comments to Mark at sportbiker@mac.com
4. Review of meeting minutes from the September meeting deferred until November meeting.
5. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross has been chosen among three very qualified candidates for this new position. Marc introduced himself to the committee and highlighted his interests.
6. 2009 Projects – Year in review
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan) Plans to host rooftop container classes with master gardener to be announced shortly. Met with CD14 office who is interested in helping identify potential rooftops for gardens. Ordinance study is necessary for greater long-term impact.
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand) Partnership with Los Angeles Conservation Corps has resulted in the identification of a pilot for the Skid Row Area along S. Alameda. Designated a Signature Tree Project by Million Trees LA, we will be planting 24-gallon trees along S. Alameda on October 24. Need help with applications for tree maintenance grants. Currently has six letters of support from community stakeholders. Sustainability Committee approved a letter of support for the Signature Project designation by Million Trees LA.
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus/ Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost) – Looking to host a community meeting soon with information on the many programs. Small business “primer” program will be developed to encourage commercial program participation. Working group to meet soon to start designing the program.
d. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Additional update on progress of Sustainability Committee website. Goal is to launch Sustainability Committee website in January 2010. Still need to finalize budget allocation for this project.
e. Project 6: Community Greening Strategy & The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Grant (Veronica Siranosian). Preliminary visit was a great success and there will be a great deal of planning for the full SDAT visit December 2-4. There will be a project team meeting in the next two weeks to start planning.
f. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar. Los Angeles Bioneers Beaming Conference to be hosted at the Downtown Independent on October 14-16. Ashley Zarella will be presenting as a panel member and DLANC Sustainability Committee members are encouraged to vlunteer – two complimentary tickets are available. Check out the new location of the calendar on the website for more information about this and other events around Downtown.
i. Park[ing] Day LA 2009 Follow-Up: There is a group of organizers meeting on October 15 at Barnsdall Park to discuss how to continue Park[ing] Day LA throughout the year.
g. Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle). Pamela introduced Scott from the LACC who is interested in setting up something similar to Sustainable Works. Looking to have events hosted Downtown. Additional educational partner to be considered: UCLA Extension. Natalia would like to get more involved with education, particularly for children (coloring book initiative, for instance). Central Public Library would be a great venue for future educational events.
7. Adjournment
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Celebrating One Year
MEETING MINUTES SC-15-100601
1. Welcome.
2. Cookies baked by Sustainability Committee member Gunnar Hand. Thank you.
3. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements. DLANC Transportation Committee Chair suggested a collaboration to solicit feedback on the LA Bicycle Plan. However, because the City of Los Angeles has already scheduled several feedback opportunities which are included on the Sustainability Committee calendar, it was decided that there may be more productive ways of providing feedback. Ginny Brideau recommended letter writing as a strong strategy. Sustainability Committee members encouraged to review bike plan and email any comments to Mark at sportbiker@mac.com
4. Review of meeting minutes from the September meeting deferred until November meeting.
5. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross has been chosen among three very qualified candidates for this new position. Marc introduced himself to the committee and highlighted his interests.
6. 2009 Projects – Year in review
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan) Plans to host rooftop container classes with master gardener to be announced shortly. Met with CD14 office who is interested in helping identify potential rooftops for gardens. Ordinance study is necessary for greater long-term impact.
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand) Partnership with Los Angeles Conservation Corps has resulted in the identification of a pilot for the Skid Row Area along S. Alameda. Designated a Signature Tree Project by Million Trees LA, we will be planting 24-gallon trees along S. Alameda on October 24. Need help with applications for tree maintenance grants. Currently has six letters of support from community stakeholders. Sustainability Committee approved a letter of support for the Signature Project designation by Million Trees LA.
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus/ Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost) – Looking to host a community meeting soon with information on the many programs. Small business “primer” program will be developed to encourage commercial program participation. Working group to meet soon to start designing the program.
d. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Additional update on progress of Sustainability Committee website. Goal is to launch Sustainability Committee website in January 2010. Still need to finalize budget allocation for this project.
e. Project 6: Community Greening Strategy & The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Grant (Veronica Siranosian). Preliminary visit was a great success and there will be a great deal of planning for the full SDAT visit December 2-4. There will be a project team meeting in the next two weeks to start planning.
f. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar. Los Angeles Bioneers Beaming Conference to be hosted at the Downtown Independent on October 14-16. Ashley Zarella will be presenting as a panel member and DLANC Sustainability Committee members are encouraged to vlunteer – two complimentary tickets are available. Check out the new location of the calendar on the website for more information about this and other events around Downtown.
i. Park[ing] Day LA 2009 Follow-Up: There is a group of organizers meeting on October 15 at Barnsdall Park to discuss how to continue Park[ing] Day LA throughout the year.
g. Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle). Pamela introduced Scott from the LACC who is interested in setting up something similar to Sustainable Works. Looking to have events hosted Downtown. Additional educational partner to be considered: UCLA Extension. Natalia would like to get more involved with education, particularly for children (coloring book initiative, for instance). Central Public Library would be a great venue for future educational events.
7. Adjournment
September Regular Sustainability Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
MEETING MINUTES SC-14-090901 (for approval at November 2009 meeting)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. August meeting minutes SC-13-090804 approved.
4. Sustainable Community Projects Internship has been posted. Goal is to have an intern to start at the end of September 2009. Committee recommends posting on Planetizen and planning.org. Committee invited to participate in intern review process.
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 was not enough information or Neighborhood Council resources to fully manage this opportunity as proposed. However, we will continue to investigate this opportunity and implementation logistics in the coming months.
6. Project 6 (Veronica Siranosian): 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). Event volunteers, please contact Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle at sustainability@dlanc.com.
8. Project Butterfly (http://www.projectbutterfly.org/) has proposed a community partnership for a Downtown broadcast of the annual Bioneers Conference on October 14-16 (http://www.bioneers.org/conference). The partnership would involve our help with local outreach and communications, event volunteers, and potentially a brief presentation of the work being done Downtown. Committee approved proposed partnership for the October event (S. Michaels abstains). Ron Crockett volunteers to help with event.
9. The Tree Planting Project would like to apply for the Board of Public Works Community Beautification Grant (http://bpw.lacity.org/OCB/CBGrant/cbgidx07.html) for $15,000 towards tree maintenance for the Skid Row pilot project. Project may not be eligible because it needs funding for maintenance (not within scope). Committee approved motion to proceed with grant application, pending verification of terms.
10. Discussion on the recent DWP MOU. Sustainability Committee voted to continue investigating this issue – particularly as it applied to tiered rates applicable to peak usage.
11. 2009 Project Updates:
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan) – no report at this time.
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand): Tree planting day is tentatively scheduled for October 24. Ongoing solicitation of community partnerships and funds for tree maintenance. Committed to three years of maintenance for trees.
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus/Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost) Meeting with city departments to continue to understand resources available. New commercial services postcard has been printed for distribution.
d. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Ryan was absent – no update on website to date.
e. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar. Calendar continues to be updated. Check website for latest information.
f. Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle). Investigating partnership with Los Angeles Community College District to bring green living courses to larger community.
12. Adjournment
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
MEETING MINUTES SC-14-090901 (for approval at November 2009 meeting)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. August meeting minutes SC-13-090804 approved.
4. Sustainable Community Projects Internship has been posted. Goal is to have an intern to start at the end of September 2009. Committee recommends posting on Planetizen and planning.org. Committee invited to participate in intern review process.
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 was not enough information or Neighborhood Council resources to fully manage this opportunity as proposed. However, we will continue to investigate this opportunity and implementation logistics in the coming months.
6. Project 6 (Veronica Siranosian): 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). Event volunteers, please contact Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle at sustainability@dlanc.com.
8. Project Butterfly (http://www.projectbutterfly.org/) has proposed a community partnership for a Downtown broadcast of the annual Bioneers Conference on October 14-16 (http://www.bioneers.org/conference). The partnership would involve our help with local outreach and communications, event volunteers, and potentially a brief presentation of the work being done Downtown. Committee approved proposed partnership for the October event (S. Michaels abstains). Ron Crockett volunteers to help with event.
9. The Tree Planting Project would like to apply for the Board of Public Works Community Beautification Grant (http://bpw.lacity.org/OCB/CBGrant/cbgidx07.html) for $15,000 towards tree maintenance for the Skid Row pilot project. Project may not be eligible because it needs funding for maintenance (not within scope). Committee approved motion to proceed with grant application, pending verification of terms.
10. Discussion on the recent DWP MOU. Sustainability Committee voted to continue investigating this issue – particularly as it applied to tiered rates applicable to peak usage.
11. 2009 Project Updates:
a. Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers (Dawna Nolan) – no report at this time.
b. Project 2: Tree Planting – Skid Row Pilot (Gunnar Hand): Tree planting day is tentatively scheduled for October 24. Ongoing solicitation of community partnerships and funds for tree maintenance. Committed to three years of maintenance for trees.
c. Projects 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus/Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs (Corey Prost) Meeting with city departments to continue to understand resources available. New commercial services postcard has been printed for distribution.
d. Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources (Ryan Saucerman). Ryan was absent – no update on website to date.
e. Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar. Calendar continues to be updated. Check website for latest information.
f. Project 8: Green Living Program (Pamela Tuttle). Investigating partnership with Los Angeles Community College District to bring green living courses to larger community.
12. Adjournment
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.
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