- Welcome and Introductions: Lauren Takeda, Sandy Meola, Shira Blatt, Michael Ferguson, Stan Michaels, Gunnar Hand, Natalia Aguilar, Alex Brideau III, Scott Bytof, Dawna Nolan, Ashley Hand.
- Defer approval of February meeting minutes until April meeting.
- Announcements:
- Neighborhood Council elections registration for candidates begins later this month. You are encouraged to sign-up as a candidate and run for a seat on the Board of Directors.
- Brandi announced the upcoming opening of a new produce store at 210 W. 5th Street (in the Alexandria Hotel) in the Historic Core that will sell locally-grown, organic and other fresh foods.
- Mobility and the Cyclists' Bill of Rights (see www.bikewriterscollective.com). Motion: The Sustainability Committee moves to support the Cyclists’ Bill of Rights and will encourage the ongoing consideration of mobility in future plans for Downtown.
- Other endorsements to date: East Hollywood NC; Silver Lake NC; Atwater Village NC; Palms NC; Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee; Mar Vista NC; Northridge East NC; Coastal San Pedro NC; MacArthur Park NC; Caltrans District 7; Caltrans Local Assistance Coordinator; LA City Controller; CD 11; CD 3; Paul Krekorian – CA State Assembly.
- We postponed the conversation on the Electric Community Car Share Program but will investigate the Pasadena collective and the program started by Amir Sadati.
- Mobility: Wireless Internet Accessibility project to help create free wireless hotspots throughout Downtown. Sites that the Sustainability Committee had brainstormed have been submitted to contact at Aerioconnect – awaiting feedback. Will look at similar programs by the City of Long Beach, the AT&T Foundation, and Google as possible models for Downtwon.
- Green Space: Green Pockets Project to build small urban pocket gardens throughout the neighborhood has launched with two community information meetings and we are moving forward with planning for Big Sunday (May 1-2). First survey day scheduled for March 20, 2010 at 10:00am starting at the DLANC Office (453 S. Spring Street). The pilot area defined is between Olive/Maple/1st/8th Streets. Stanley and Michael volunteered to help identify property owners for permission to plant.
- Green Space: Lauren Takeda presented the Urban Garden Guide - a pamphlet with information about building your own urban garden guide. Looking to translate this document into Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Will request proposals for printing by next meeting and develop format for online distribution. Sandy to help collect bids for this project.
- Green Space: Tree Planting Project is ongoing with the Wells Fargo Foundation application submitted for maintenance funding for the Skid Row Pilot. Awaiting feedback.
- Green Living Education opportunity has been presented by Green Beacon, to potentially create a partnership with the Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council. The goal is to develop green living education programming for Downtown Los Angeles. Will need volunteers to help coordinate.
- Sustainability Committee Chair office hours are designated opportunities to work on projects for the community. Come visit!
- Adjournment.
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03/02/09 - March Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
MEETING MINUTES SC-21-030210
02/02/09 - February Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
MEETING MINUTES SC-20-020210
- Welcome and Introductions: Todd, Marc, Niva, Paul, Gunnar, Stanley, Christopher, Tamara and Ashley.
- Continuing education and outreach report. Committee represented at CITYLabs event (1/27/10). We need committee volunteers for upcoming outreach events (Green Block Party, 2010 Community Projects Workshop Scribe). We are also inviting committee members to bring a news item to the next committee meeting and suggest potential speakers.
- Stanley Michaels presented a news item on technology being developed by Hewlett-Packard.
- Recommendation to look into getting announcements into residential building email lists/building managers.
- Accessibility to wireless internet and potential “hot spots” Downtown. Committee to consider motion to support the creation of a pilot project to introduce free wireless Internet in Downtown. Proposed several sites for consideration: Pershing Square (already has one); Civic Center; Skid Row/San Julian and East 5th Street; Gladys Park; Grand Central Market; LAPD Headquarters; Bringing Back Broadway; Spring Street Park; Trade Tech. Look at Experience LA which has information about available hotspots.
- Presentation of draft Urban Garden Guide by Sustainable Community Projects Intern. Guide will be translated into Spanish, Korean, and committee also recommended Chinese and Japanese. Additional suggestions of resources included: The Green Door (hydroponics); FarmLab, fruit trees; Bank of America Starbucks coffee grounds for compost. Pitfire Pizza has a garden – potential image for brochure.
- Gunnar Hand presented the status of the Skid Row Tree Planting Project. Committee passes motion to support Wells Fargo grant application for tree maintenance.
- 2010 Project Workshop: Overview of new meeting format and introduction of proposed 2010 Projects.
- Energy/Water: Education and outreach for cleaner stormwater. Pet waste (dog walks) and business waste best practices.
- Green business: Data gathering on what businesses need to be more “green”
- Green space: Mapping and building small gardens around Downtown. Harlem Place Project. Tree Planting.
- Mobility: Bike racks, pedestrian crosswalks, and CicLAvia
- Waste/Recycling: Restaurant composting and multifamily recycling; would like to develop list of Downtown resources for waste disposal.
- Next 2010 Community Projects Workshop (Saturday, February 27 10AM – Noon)
- Motion passed to approve meeting minutes SC-17-091201 and SC-19-100105.
- Agenda item for next meeting: to review and discuss supporting the Cyclists’ Bill of Rights.
- Adjournment
01/05/09 - January Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
Tuesday, January 5, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Meeting Minutes SC-19-120109
1. Welcome.
2. Stanley Michaels commented that he enjoyed the December Special Meeting and would like to see a second Sustainability Committee meeting each month. Discussion deferred to later in the agenda.
3. Stuart Patterson invited our participation in upcoming LATC ArtWalk events now that the group is getting involved. Volunteered his services as a graphic designer.
4. Jonathan Parfrey presented CicLAvia – an event that will be coming to Los Angeles in 2010. They would like our involvement to help identify potential routes, plan the event itself and get involved to increase awareness about the need for a more walkable, bike-friendly cityscape. Motion to support the planning of CicLAvia passed. DLANC PROS committee also considering involvement.
5. Approval of December meeting minutes deferred to next month.
6. Motion to nominate Pamela Tuttle and Tamara Gishri as Public Vice-Chairs of the Sustainability Committee approved.
7. AIA SDAT presentation to be made to DLANC Board on January 12.
8. Harlem Place Project Update: Bren team has developed “scenarios” for Harlem Place and are working with AECOM to develop visuals for presentation to community.
9. Sustainable Community Projects Internship: Marc is now focused on developing a “Urban Garden Guide” and looking at developing a project for an actual community garden Downtown. Considering partnership with Skid Row Housing Trust.
10. 2010 Community Projects: Reviewed the original list of brainstormed ideas for projects from the December 2009 Special Meeting. A workshop format will be set-up organized around the major topics identified by the Committee: Mobility, Energy/Water, Waste/Recycling, Green Business and Green Space.
11. Adjournment
Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Meeting Minutes SC-19-120109
1. Welcome.
2. Stanley Michaels commented that he enjoyed the December Special Meeting and would like to see a second Sustainability Committee meeting each month. Discussion deferred to later in the agenda.
3. Stuart Patterson invited our participation in upcoming LATC ArtWalk events now that the group is getting involved. Volunteered his services as a graphic designer.
4. Jonathan Parfrey presented CicLAvia – an event that will be coming to Los Angeles in 2010. They would like our involvement to help identify potential routes, plan the event itself and get involved to increase awareness about the need for a more walkable, bike-friendly cityscape. Motion to support the planning of CicLAvia passed. DLANC PROS committee also considering involvement.
5. Approval of December meeting minutes deferred to next month.
6. Motion to nominate Pamela Tuttle and Tamara Gishri as Public Vice-Chairs of the Sustainability Committee approved.
7. AIA SDAT presentation to be made to DLANC Board on January 12.
8. Harlem Place Project Update: Bren team has developed “scenarios” for Harlem Place and are working with AECOM to develop visuals for presentation to community.
9. Sustainable Community Projects Internship: Marc is now focused on developing a “Urban Garden Guide” and looking at developing a project for an actual community garden Downtown. Considering partnership with Skid Row Housing Trust.
10. 2010 Community Projects: Reviewed the original list of brainstormed ideas for projects from the December 2009 Special Meeting. A workshop format will be set-up organized around the major topics identified by the Committee: Mobility, Energy/Water, Waste/Recycling, Green Business and Green Space.
11. Adjournment
12/01/09 - December Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
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
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
November Regular Sustainability Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:30-7:50pm
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Celebrating One Year
MEETING MINUTES SC-16-110309
1. Public Comment included a brief presentation by Mike Bonifer of Hollywood Sign Goes Solar, a recently incorporated nonprofit to introduce solar panels and light the Hollywood sign. There is a multi-pronged approach to introduce solar panels to the sign to potentially power security cameras, a fire protection system, or lighting the sign itself. There is some concern by adjacent community about lighting the sign as they do not want any intrusion or unwanted traffic in the neighborhood. The initiative is also looking to raise funds for solar panel installation throughout Los Angeles in partnership with Grid Alternatives. Sustainability Committee members discussed potentially supporting this group but would like more information about other outreach to adjacent Neighborhood Councils and other community groups in the immediate area. Sustainability Committee has agreed to consider a letter of support in the future pending more information on the program, plans, community response, and forthcoming website. To date: no information has been received.
2. Motion to approve minutes from the September meeting (SC-14-090901) approved.
3. Motion to approve minutes from the October meeting (SC-15-091006) approved.
4. Harlem Place Project community meeting planned for Thursday, November 19 at the Los Angeles Theater Company. Sustainability Committee members completed a survey on open space and Harlem Place during the meeting. For more information on the project, click here.
5. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross is working on an ordinance study for Project 1: Rooftop Container Gardens & Composting. Committee member T.Blackman offered some advice and leads on where to look for more information and leads on existing rules and ordinances that might be relevant to this project.
6. 2009 Project 1 Update: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers. D. Nolan is absent but J. Regan provided an update on a recent DLANC PROS meeting she attended (November 2, 2009). The PROS committee is considering portable agbins as an approach to community gardens with the guarantee that the placement is temporary but with the intent of community support for maintenance. J. Regan has proposed that the Sustainability Committee consider collaborating with PROS on our upcoming outreach event on garden education (per our Project 1 scope) in early December/January. Action to be determined.
7. 2009 Project 3-4 Update: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy, Water & Waste. C. Prost is absent due to illness but plans to schedule a follow-up meeting in December for the project. More details to follow.
8. 2009 Project 6 Update: Community Greening Strategy & The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Grant (Veronica Siranosian). SDAT visit scheduled for December 2-4.
9. Agenda items for next meeting (December 1, 2009): Will consider adding letter of support for Hollywood Sign Goes Solar pending receipt of requested information.
10. Adjournment
Where: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)
Celebrating One Year
MEETING MINUTES SC-16-110309
1. Public Comment included a brief presentation by Mike Bonifer of Hollywood Sign Goes Solar, a recently incorporated nonprofit to introduce solar panels and light the Hollywood sign. There is a multi-pronged approach to introduce solar panels to the sign to potentially power security cameras, a fire protection system, or lighting the sign itself. There is some concern by adjacent community about lighting the sign as they do not want any intrusion or unwanted traffic in the neighborhood. The initiative is also looking to raise funds for solar panel installation throughout Los Angeles in partnership with Grid Alternatives. Sustainability Committee members discussed potentially supporting this group but would like more information about other outreach to adjacent Neighborhood Councils and other community groups in the immediate area. Sustainability Committee has agreed to consider a letter of support in the future pending more information on the program, plans, community response, and forthcoming website. To date: no information has been received.
2. Motion to approve minutes from the September meeting (SC-14-090901) approved.
3. Motion to approve minutes from the October meeting (SC-15-091006) approved.
4. Harlem Place Project community meeting planned for Thursday, November 19 at the Los Angeles Theater Company. Sustainability Committee members completed a survey on open space and Harlem Place during the meeting. For more information on the project, click here.
5. Sustainable Community Projects Internship update. Marc Ross is working on an ordinance study for Project 1: Rooftop Container Gardens & Composting. Committee member T.Blackman offered some advice and leads on where to look for more information and leads on existing rules and ordinances that might be relevant to this project.
6. 2009 Project 1 Update: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers. D. Nolan is absent but J. Regan provided an update on a recent DLANC PROS meeting she attended (November 2, 2009). The PROS committee is considering portable agbins as an approach to community gardens with the guarantee that the placement is temporary but with the intent of community support for maintenance. J. Regan has proposed that the Sustainability Committee consider collaborating with PROS on our upcoming outreach event on garden education (per our Project 1 scope) in early December/January. Action to be determined.
7. 2009 Project 3-4 Update: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy, Water & Waste. C. Prost is absent due to illness but plans to schedule a follow-up meeting in December for the project. More details to follow.
8. 2009 Project 6 Update: Community Greening Strategy & The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Grant (Veronica Siranosian). SDAT visit scheduled for December 2-4.
9. Agenda items for next meeting (December 1, 2009): Will consider adding letter of support for Hollywood Sign Goes Solar pending receipt of requested information.
10. Adjournment
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
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
July Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING MINUTES SC-12-090707
For approval at the August 2009 meeting (Tuesday, August 4, 6:30pm @ NC Office)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Meeting minutes SC-11-090602 approved without objection.
4. Stanley Michaels provided a continuation of his report on packaging research (see full documentation of Mr. Michael’s report online). Motion approved to write a letter of support to City Council, requesting they begin considering a ban on consumer take-out Styrofoam in Los Angeles.
5. Needs List discussed – opportunities for additional research including beekeeping, composting, and urban orchards. Committee members encouraged to help build list of potential partners by contributing online at www.downtownsustainability.com Natalia Aguilar suggested we consider promoting plays/theater with sustainability-focused and educational productions. She will continue to investigate and report back when a proposal is ready for consideration. Anyone interested in partnering, please contact us at sustainability@dlanc.com.
6. Motion approved to proceed with finding an intern for a 15-week Sustainability Committee internship. Revised job description to be reviewed at August 2009 meeting.
7. Motion approved to write a letter of support as requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center for their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
8. Project 6 update: Community Greening Strategy / SDAT Grant – we have agreement on MOU between AIA and City. DONE has reversed its position on fundraising – need to find community partners who can make contribution directly to AIA per recommendation of DONE Gen. Manager BongHwan Kim. Motion approved to accept the recommended list of steering committee and community match partners as provided by the Project Team. List as submitted to Board of Directors available online.
9. Project 7 update: Park[ing] Day LA planning to start! Looking for community volunteers and committee participants for planning and event day. This year’s event is on Friday, September 18, 2009. Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle have volunteered to lead this year’s Downtown park and plan to host event planning meetings shortly. Community volunteer (and webmaster) Ryan Saucerman volunteered his expertise and sound equipment for the event.
10. Project Updates including status report, project teams and leadership, and kick-off meeting schedule: see Addenda attached – as provided at Sustainability Committee meeting. Additional comments on projects: Project 4: Materials; toolkit should be expanded to represent best practices; green seal/sticker for recognition; Ryan suggested petitions as a strategy; should contact Office of the Environment
11. Agenda items for next meeting? Project Butterfly Collaboration
12. Adjournment
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING MINUTES SC-12-090707
For approval at the August 2009 meeting (Tuesday, August 4, 6:30pm @ NC Office)
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).
3. Meeting minutes SC-11-090602 approved without objection.
4. Stanley Michaels provided a continuation of his report on packaging research (see full documentation of Mr. Michael’s report online). Motion approved to write a letter of support to City Council, requesting they begin considering a ban on consumer take-out Styrofoam in Los Angeles.
5. Needs List discussed – opportunities for additional research including beekeeping, composting, and urban orchards. Committee members encouraged to help build list of potential partners by contributing online at www.downtownsustainability.com Natalia Aguilar suggested we consider promoting plays/theater with sustainability-focused and educational productions. She will continue to investigate and report back when a proposal is ready for consideration. Anyone interested in partnering, please contact us at sustainability@dlanc.com.
6. Motion approved to proceed with finding an intern for a 15-week Sustainability Committee internship. Revised job description to be reviewed at August 2009 meeting.
7. Motion approved to write a letter of support as requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center for their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
8. Project 6 update: Community Greening Strategy / SDAT Grant – we have agreement on MOU between AIA and City. DONE has reversed its position on fundraising – need to find community partners who can make contribution directly to AIA per recommendation of DONE Gen. Manager BongHwan Kim. Motion approved to accept the recommended list of steering committee and community match partners as provided by the Project Team. List as submitted to Board of Directors available online.
9. Project 7 update: Park[ing] Day LA planning to start! Looking for community volunteers and committee participants for planning and event day. This year’s event is on Friday, September 18, 2009. Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle have volunteered to lead this year’s Downtown park and plan to host event planning meetings shortly. Community volunteer (and webmaster) Ryan Saucerman volunteered his expertise and sound equipment for the event.
10. Project Updates including status report, project teams and leadership, and kick-off meeting schedule: see Addenda attached – as provided at Sustainability Committee meeting. Additional comments on projects: Project 4: Materials; toolkit should be expanded to represent best practices; green seal/sticker for recognition; Ryan suggested petitions as a strategy; should contact Office of the Environment
11. Agenda items for next meeting? Project Butterfly Collaboration
12. Adjournment
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June Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING MINUTES SC-11-090602
1. Welcome.
2. Stanley Michaels presented his experience at the Zero Waste Plan Conference. All recycling jobs are minimum wage. City working towards coordinating a color-coded system for recyclable plastics. Meeting materials available at the Neighborhood Council office.
3. Meeting minutes SC-10-090505 approved without objection.
4. Stanley Michaels presented preliminary research on packaging. Investigating other city ordinances and community impact. Next steps: continue research and make recommendation to Committee.
5. Project Updates:
a. Project 1: Rooftop Gardens & Composting: currently determining what garden models will be feasible in first year of pilot project. Kick-off meeting scheduled for June 10.
b. Project 2: Tree Planting: survey day and community outreach event planned for June. Planting in October-November. Investigating funding options for tree maintenance (estimated at $31,000).
c. Projects 3-4: Increase Participation in City Program: Corey Prost has volunteered to take the lead on these two projects.
d. Project 5: Online Resource Toolkit: Jennifer may have a community member interested in helping us develop the online platform for the toolkit.
e. Project 6: SDAT Grant/Community Plan: MOU in city purgatory. More information to follow.
f. Project 7: Events & Education Calendar: Pam Tuttle has volunteered to take the project lead role on this initiative. Investigating what sources we should be feeding on a regular basis with our activities. Looking for community partners/event opportunities.
g. Project 8: Green Living Program: Pam Tuttle has volunteered to take the project lead role. Launch of pilot tentatively scheduled for Fall 2009. More information to follow.
6. Communications Plan approved with the opportunity for committee feedback allowed. Letter templates sent to Board of Directors and approved.
7. The Outreach Bin has been purchased and stocked! Available for future events attended/sponsored by the Sustainability Committee.
8. Agenda items for next meeting: Recycling (Stanley to follow-up on packaging report); Wi-Fi Downtown; Park[ing] Day LA 2009; Property Managers (Nicole).
9. Adjournment
Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)
MEETING MINUTES SC-11-090602
1. Welcome.
2. Stanley Michaels presented his experience at the Zero Waste Plan Conference. All recycling jobs are minimum wage. City working towards coordinating a color-coded system for recyclable plastics. Meeting materials available at the Neighborhood Council office.
3. Meeting minutes SC-10-090505 approved without objection.
4. Stanley Michaels presented preliminary research on packaging. Investigating other city ordinances and community impact. Next steps: continue research and make recommendation to Committee.
5. Project Updates:
a. Project 1: Rooftop Gardens & Composting: currently determining what garden models will be feasible in first year of pilot project. Kick-off meeting scheduled for June 10.
b. Project 2: Tree Planting: survey day and community outreach event planned for June. Planting in October-November. Investigating funding options for tree maintenance (estimated at $31,000).
c. Projects 3-4: Increase Participation in City Program: Corey Prost has volunteered to take the lead on these two projects.
d. Project 5: Online Resource Toolkit: Jennifer may have a community member interested in helping us develop the online platform for the toolkit.
e. Project 6: SDAT Grant/Community Plan: MOU in city purgatory. More information to follow.
f. Project 7: Events & Education Calendar: Pam Tuttle has volunteered to take the project lead role on this initiative. Investigating what sources we should be feeding on a regular basis with our activities. Looking for community partners/event opportunities.
g. Project 8: Green Living Program: Pam Tuttle has volunteered to take the project lead role. Launch of pilot tentatively scheduled for Fall 2009. More information to follow.
6. Communications Plan approved with the opportunity for committee feedback allowed. Letter templates sent to Board of Directors and approved.
7. The Outreach Bin has been purchased and stocked! Available for future events attended/sponsored by the Sustainability Committee.
8. Agenda items for next meeting: Recycling (Stanley to follow-up on packaging report); Wi-Fi Downtown; Park[ing] Day LA 2009; Property Managers (Nicole).
9. Adjournment
Meeting Minutes - May Regular Meeting 050509
1. Welcome.
2. The Sustainability Committee has been recognized by the LA Section of the American Planning Association with a 2009 Planning Excellence Award for Grassroots Initiative.
3. The bus stop requested by community member Daveed Kapoor, as presented at the last Committee meeting, has been approved and started running last Monday. Sustainability Committee to amend letter to be a thank you to the Metro Board for their responsiveness.
4. Meeting minutes SC-09-090420 approved without objection.
5. Gary Jacoby presented his experience from the Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo which covered a renewable energy, LEED for Public Agencies, Beyond the Green Building Program and a presentation on LACCD by Larry Eizenberg.
6. Project 1 Update: Rooftop Edible and Composting Containers (Jennifer Regan): first meeting planned for last week of May/first week of June; three models under consideration including community garden, SRO rooftop, and business roof. American Apparel being considered as a business partner and prospective site. Other suggestions for consideration include: 9th Street Elementary School, Santee Alley, 945 Mateo, Weingard. A permaculture event is tentatively planned for the weekend of the Summer Solstice (June 19-20).
7. Project 2 Update: Treeplanting (Gunnar Hand): first meeting planned for first week of June; project description draft has been developed; community member Lawrence Lawdry recommended Skid Row Brigade as potential community partner.
8. Project 7 Update: Event and Education Programming: Earth Day (Jennifer Regan presented committee work at Green Drinks which had a record turnout; Ashley Zarella presented the SDAT at the LA County National Conversation on Climate Action); upcoming events (Placemaking Series planned for expansion to the rest of the neighborhood, Summer Solstice Event in support of Project 1); Sign-ups: Tanner Blackman, Pamela Tuttle and Natalia Aguilar volunteered to assist with future events
9. Other Project Updates (20 minutes)
i. Project 6: SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) Grant: still stuck in agreement limbo as it is being reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
ii. Projects 3-4: Increase participation in cost-saving efficiency programs and recycling/food waste programs: to focus on identifying programs.
iii. Project 8: Green Living Program: Pamela Tuttle expressed interested in getting involved with this project.
10. Bren School of the Environment Project Introduction: school project to investigate environmental and economic impacts of transforming Harlem Place into a more sustainable alley.
11. Community member Lawrence Lawdry requested that the Sustainability Committee investigate how we might address the waste left behind by people distributing food and clothes on Skid Row. Next steps: determine if there can be more centralized areas for distribution that could include recycling and trash receptacles.
12. Goals for next meeting: project template drafts to be developed; additional Outreach events scheduled
13. Next Meeting Proposed Agenda Items: Committee member Stanley Michaels to present research on biodegradable packaging.
14. Adjournment
2. The Sustainability Committee has been recognized by the LA Section of the American Planning Association with a 2009 Planning Excellence Award for Grassroots Initiative.
3. The bus stop requested by community member Daveed Kapoor, as presented at the last Committee meeting, has been approved and started running last Monday. Sustainability Committee to amend letter to be a thank you to the Metro Board for their responsiveness.
4. Meeting minutes SC-09-090420 approved without objection.
5. Gary Jacoby presented his experience from the Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo which covered a renewable energy, LEED for Public Agencies, Beyond the Green Building Program and a presentation on LACCD by Larry Eizenberg.
6. Project 1 Update: Rooftop Edible and Composting Containers (Jennifer Regan): first meeting planned for last week of May/first week of June; three models under consideration including community garden, SRO rooftop, and business roof. American Apparel being considered as a business partner and prospective site. Other suggestions for consideration include: 9th Street Elementary School, Santee Alley, 945 Mateo, Weingard. A permaculture event is tentatively planned for the weekend of the Summer Solstice (June 19-20).
7. Project 2 Update: Treeplanting (Gunnar Hand): first meeting planned for first week of June; project description draft has been developed; community member Lawrence Lawdry recommended Skid Row Brigade as potential community partner.
8. Project 7 Update: Event and Education Programming: Earth Day (Jennifer Regan presented committee work at Green Drinks which had a record turnout; Ashley Zarella presented the SDAT at the LA County National Conversation on Climate Action); upcoming events (Placemaking Series planned for expansion to the rest of the neighborhood, Summer Solstice Event in support of Project 1); Sign-ups: Tanner Blackman, Pamela Tuttle and Natalia Aguilar volunteered to assist with future events
9. Other Project Updates (20 minutes)
i. Project 6: SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) Grant: still stuck in agreement limbo as it is being reviewed by the City Attorney’s office.
ii. Projects 3-4: Increase participation in cost-saving efficiency programs and recycling/food waste programs: to focus on identifying programs.
iii. Project 8: Green Living Program: Pamela Tuttle expressed interested in getting involved with this project.
10. Bren School of the Environment Project Introduction: school project to investigate environmental and economic impacts of transforming Harlem Place into a more sustainable alley.
11. Community member Lawrence Lawdry requested that the Sustainability Committee investigate how we might address the waste left behind by people distributing food and clothes on Skid Row. Next steps: determine if there can be more centralized areas for distribution that could include recycling and trash receptacles.
12. Goals for next meeting: project template drafts to be developed; additional Outreach events scheduled
13. Next Meeting Proposed Agenda Items: Committee member Stanley Michaels to present research on biodegradable packaging.
14. Adjournment
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1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements.
3. Minutes (SC-06-090226) for the February 26, 2009 meeting and minutes (SC-07-031609) for the March 16, 2009 meeting approved with amendments (typographical errors corrected).
4. New meeting date determined. Sustainability Committee to meet on the First Tuesday of the Month, Neighborhood Council Office, 453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020. Our next meeting will be May 5, 2009.
5. Motion approved to write a thank you letter to Ardas Café (Business Director Jon Toktas) for hosting the Sustainability Committee in its infancy.
6. Community Member Daveed Kapoor is proposing the Sustainability Committee support asking for the addition of a bus stop along the Wilshire 720 Express between Main Street and Soto. Please view a diagram of the proposed new stop here. Motion approved to write a letter of support of the proposed Wilshire 720 Express stop.
7. Discussion on Committee membership. Rules amended to more closely reflect the bylaws in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. To be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
i. Membership will be defined by a voting seat at all Regular Sustainability Committee meetings. Membership is for a one year period (the committee can alter this through a vote at a regular Sustainability Committee meeting).
ii. Attendance is essential and all committee members agree to attend all meetings unless there are circumstances for an excused absence. If you are absent, then please inform the Committee Board Chair (Ashley Zarella) at least 24 hours in advance, if possible. Committee members will reevaluate their members after more than two consecutive absences (excused or unexcused) as participation is key to the work of the Committee. Committee members agree to their names being posted on the Sustainability Committee website/blog (currently: http://downtownsustainability.blogspot.com).
iii. All committee members and community stakeholders are permitted and encouraged to propose agenda items that relate to the 2009 goals and objectives (as approved by the Sustainability Committee in February 2009). If the intent of the agenda item is not directly related to the stated committee goals, the Sustainability Committee should discuss including the proposed agenda item at a regular committee meeting. Proposed agenda items will be listed under the “Next Meeting Proposed Agenda” item on the regular agenda.
8. Motion approved proposed 2009 budget allocations and 2010 budget request.
9. DONE has revised the AIA Agreement for the SDAT grant project and the City Attorney is currently reviewing the MOU.
10. Ashley Zarella presented the SDAT and Park[ing] Day LA to Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.
11. Ashley Zarella will be presenting the SDAT grant at the LA County National Conversations on Climate Change on Earth Day. Everyone is invited to attend. As well, there is a special Green Drinks event at Pharmaka on Earth Day.
12. Adjournment
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements.
3. Minutes (SC-06-090226) for the February 26, 2009 meeting and minutes (SC-07-031609) for the March 16, 2009 meeting approved with amendments (typographical errors corrected).
4. New meeting date determined. Sustainability Committee to meet on the First Tuesday of the Month, Neighborhood Council Office, 453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020. Our next meeting will be May 5, 2009.
5. Motion approved to write a thank you letter to Ardas Café (Business Director Jon Toktas) for hosting the Sustainability Committee in its infancy.
6. Community Member Daveed Kapoor is proposing the Sustainability Committee support asking for the addition of a bus stop along the Wilshire 720 Express between Main Street and Soto. Please view a diagram of the proposed new stop here. Motion approved to write a letter of support of the proposed Wilshire 720 Express stop.
7. Discussion on Committee membership. Rules amended to more closely reflect the bylaws in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. To be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
i. Membership will be defined by a voting seat at all Regular Sustainability Committee meetings. Membership is for a one year period (the committee can alter this through a vote at a regular Sustainability Committee meeting).
ii. Attendance is essential and all committee members agree to attend all meetings unless there are circumstances for an excused absence. If you are absent, then please inform the Committee Board Chair (Ashley Zarella) at least 24 hours in advance, if possible. Committee members will reevaluate their members after more than two consecutive absences (excused or unexcused) as participation is key to the work of the Committee. Committee members agree to their names being posted on the Sustainability Committee website/blog (currently: http://downtownsustainability.blogspot.com).
iii. All committee members and community stakeholders are permitted and encouraged to propose agenda items that relate to the 2009 goals and objectives (as approved by the Sustainability Committee in February 2009). If the intent of the agenda item is not directly related to the stated committee goals, the Sustainability Committee should discuss including the proposed agenda item at a regular committee meeting. Proposed agenda items will be listed under the “Next Meeting Proposed Agenda” item on the regular agenda.
8. Motion approved proposed 2009 budget allocations and 2010 budget request.
9. DONE has revised the AIA Agreement for the SDAT grant project and the City Attorney is currently reviewing the MOU.
10. Ashley Zarella presented the SDAT and Park[ing] Day LA to Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.
11. Ashley Zarella will be presenting the SDAT grant at the LA County National Conversations on Climate Change on Earth Day. Everyone is invited to attend. As well, there is a special Green Drinks event at Pharmaka on Earth Day.
12. Adjournment
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1. Welcome.
2. Public comment on non-agenda items including community announcements.
3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from February 2009 will be deferred until April 2009 meeting.
4. Committee membership needs to be confirmed. Committee members are expected to attend meetings so we can vote with a quorum.
5. Report on progress of SDAT process: AIA agreement has not been approved by the City of Los Angeles. DONE has recommended we apply for the new Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) as a way of circumventing the approval process and obtaining the $5,000 community match required by the SDAT.
6. Jennifer and Ashley presented the committee structure as it would work with the 2009 Projects. Jennifer and Ashley are each taking the “lead” committee chair role for four of the eight projects but will share responsibilities in the The Sustainability Committee discussed their individual interest in their involvement with the 2009 Projects.
7. Adjournment.
1. Welcome.
2. Public comment on non-agenda items including community announcements.
3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from February 2009 will be deferred until April 2009 meeting.
4. Committee membership needs to be confirmed. Committee members are expected to attend meetings so we can vote with a quorum.
5. Report on progress of SDAT process: AIA agreement has not been approved by the City of Los Angeles. DONE has recommended we apply for the new Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) as a way of circumventing the approval process and obtaining the $5,000 community match required by the SDAT.
6. Jennifer and Ashley presented the committee structure as it would work with the 2009 Projects. Jennifer and Ashley are each taking the “lead” committee chair role for four of the eight projects but will share responsibilities in the The Sustainability Committee discussed their individual interest in their involvement with the 2009 Projects.
7. Adjournment.
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1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment: Reminder of the upcoming eWaste Recycling Event by the Morning Rotary Club. Sustainability Committee is supporting this fundraiser and will be attending the event.
3. Motion passed to approve nomination of Jennifer Regan as Public Vice Chair of the Sustainability Committee for a term ending in 12/31/2010.
4. Motion passed to approve January minutes (SC-05-090119).
5. Motion write a letter of support to Councilmembers Jan Perry, Jose Huizar, and Eric Garcetti in support of a proposed ordinance under consideration by the City Council for the inclusion of recycling chutes when new trash chutes are installed. Brady Westwater abstained until he could obtain additional feedback on the implications of this proposed ordinance but later supported the letter by seconding the motion at the Board of Directors meeting.
6. Report on progress of SDAT process: AIA agreement has not been approved by the City of Los Angeles. DONE will be working with Ashley Zarella to develop a revised agreement for presentation to the AIA.
7. Motion passed to approve the committee objectives and 2009 projects.
LIVABILITY - URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND LIVING SOLUTIONS
We will work to facilitate a vibrant downtown Los Angeles with clean streets, natural shade, accessible public amenities, and green space. We will work with the community to create opportunities for rooftop gardens and citywide composting to enhance the benefits of living in a dense urban environment.
Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers
Project 2: Tree Planting
AFFORDABILITY - EQUITY NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE
We will identify affordable solutions for the workplace, home and shared public space so all members of the community may benefit from more environmentally-friendly options. We will highlight existing cost-saving rebate and assistance programs, increase awareness and encourage participation through outreach. We will identify programs that could incorporate assistance provisions so we can advocate for greater inclusion of our community.
Project 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus
Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs
EFFICIENCY - RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND THE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES
We will work with the community as we transition toward the more efficient use of natural resources (water, waste, energy, land, materials, and transportation) by advocating for increased participation and utilization of existing programs and community resources.
Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources
Project 6: Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Program
EMPOWERMENT – REPRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY AS A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND INCLUSIVE VOICE
We will engage Downtown stakeholders, including those not traditionally included, to get the community’s feedback and best understand how we can help meet our long term goals for a sustainable urban neighborhood. We will advocate on behalf of our community to call attention to current needs with potential solutions. We will work with community partners and local government on their future sustainability efforts.
Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar
Project 8: Green Living Program
8. Presentation of purchasing guidelines deferred to a later date.
9. Adjournment
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment: Reminder of the upcoming eWaste Recycling Event by the Morning Rotary Club. Sustainability Committee is supporting this fundraiser and will be attending the event.
3. Motion passed to approve nomination of Jennifer Regan as Public Vice Chair of the Sustainability Committee for a term ending in 12/31/2010.
4. Motion passed to approve January minutes (SC-05-090119).
5. Motion write a letter of support to Councilmembers Jan Perry, Jose Huizar, and Eric Garcetti in support of a proposed ordinance under consideration by the City Council for the inclusion of recycling chutes when new trash chutes are installed. Brady Westwater abstained until he could obtain additional feedback on the implications of this proposed ordinance but later supported the letter by seconding the motion at the Board of Directors meeting.
6. Report on progress of SDAT process: AIA agreement has not been approved by the City of Los Angeles. DONE will be working with Ashley Zarella to develop a revised agreement for presentation to the AIA.
7. Motion passed to approve the committee objectives and 2009 projects.
LIVABILITY - URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND LIVING SOLUTIONS
We will work to facilitate a vibrant downtown Los Angeles with clean streets, natural shade, accessible public amenities, and green space. We will work with the community to create opportunities for rooftop gardens and citywide composting to enhance the benefits of living in a dense urban environment.
Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers
Project 2: Tree Planting
AFFORDABILITY - EQUITY NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE
We will identify affordable solutions for the workplace, home and shared public space so all members of the community may benefit from more environmentally-friendly options. We will highlight existing cost-saving rebate and assistance programs, increase awareness and encourage participation through outreach. We will identify programs that could incorporate assistance provisions so we can advocate for greater inclusion of our community.
Project 3: Increase Participation in Cost-Saving Efficiency Programs: Energy & Water Focus
Project 4: Increase Participation in City & Private Recycling and Food Waste Programs
EFFICIENCY - RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND THE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES
We will work with the community as we transition toward the more efficient use of natural resources (water, waste, energy, land, materials, and transportation) by advocating for increased participation and utilization of existing programs and community resources.
Project 5: Online Toolkit of Existing Resources
Project 6: Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Program
EMPOWERMENT – REPRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY AS A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND INCLUSIVE VOICE
We will engage Downtown stakeholders, including those not traditionally included, to get the community’s feedback and best understand how we can help meet our long term goals for a sustainable urban neighborhood. We will advocate on behalf of our community to call attention to current needs with potential solutions. We will work with community partners and local government on their future sustainability efforts.
Project 7: Event and Education Programming & Calendar
Project 8: Green Living Program
8. Presentation of purchasing guidelines deferred to a later date.
9. Adjournment
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January Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
1. Welcome.
2. Presentation by the Erik Knutzen, co-author of The Urban Homestead on sustainable urban living. Discussed the importance of action on multiple levels: the individual, the neighborhood and city.
i. Individual opportunities: growing food; rooftop garden kits (see Chicago examples); self-watering containers; herbs on windowsill and balcony; fermentation
ii. Neighborhood opportunities: referenced work by Nancy Klem in Chicago where a homeless shelter has begun food composting/worm bins on site and sell bags of compost at a farmer’s market; complete street strategies; and the need to serve businesses as well as residents
iii. City opportunities: referenced the City Repair Movement in Seattle; neighborhood orchards
iv. For more information: www.homegrownrevolution.com
3. Henry Proctor raised his concern about trash on the street at 5th and Los Angeles Streets during public comments. May be due to the BID no longer being in place. Brady Westwater offered to follow-up with Henry for more information.
4. Alex Brideau and Ginny Marie Case presented the e-Waste Recycling event to be held at Olympic and Flower Streets on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Sustainability Committee will be providing support.
5. Minutes (SC-03-081117) approved for the November 17, 2008 meeting. Minutes (SC-04-081208) approved for the December 8, 2008 meeting.
6. Letter received from AIA in recognition of receipt of the 2009 AIA SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) grant. To be passed to DONE and City Attorney’s office for review.
7. Gunnar Hand, Stanley Michaels, Athenel Ocampo, Jennifer Regan, Veronica Siranosian, and Ashley Zarella met to reorganize the office and begin planning for sustainable enhancements to the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office at the Spring Arts Tower.
8. Proposed committee structure and rules (10 minutes) – to be deferred until February 2009.
9. List of goals of sustainability objectives developed at the November 17, 2008 meeting were reviewed and discussed with more focus on categorizing our efforts and establishing attainable goals. The discussion focused on creating a sustainable live-work community, urban beautification, trash/recycling, green roofs, outreach/advocacy/education.
i. Sustainability Committee agreed to support the eWaste Recycling Drive in support of the Los Angeles Morning Rotary Club.
ii. The Morning Rotary Club has begun surveying downtown in anticipation of our upcoming tree planting initiative
10. Committee approved the proposed $1,500 budget outline and reimbursements. Ashley Zarella will receive $65.59 in reimbursements for work done for the SDAT grant application and meeting preparation. The Committee agreed to allocate $1,200 to the AIA SDAT visits and the remaining funds will be used for future outreach events.
11. Adjournment
2. Presentation by the Erik Knutzen, co-author of The Urban Homestead on sustainable urban living. Discussed the importance of action on multiple levels: the individual, the neighborhood and city.
i. Individual opportunities: growing food; rooftop garden kits (see Chicago examples); self-watering containers; herbs on windowsill and balcony; fermentation
ii. Neighborhood opportunities: referenced work by Nancy Klem in Chicago where a homeless shelter has begun food composting/worm bins on site and sell bags of compost at a farmer’s market; complete street strategies; and the need to serve businesses as well as residents
iii. City opportunities: referenced the City Repair Movement in Seattle; neighborhood orchards
iv. For more information: www.homegrownrevolution.com
3. Henry Proctor raised his concern about trash on the street at 5th and Los Angeles Streets during public comments. May be due to the BID no longer being in place. Brady Westwater offered to follow-up with Henry for more information.
4. Alex Brideau and Ginny Marie Case presented the e-Waste Recycling event to be held at Olympic and Flower Streets on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Sustainability Committee will be providing support.
5. Minutes (SC-03-081117) approved for the November 17, 2008 meeting. Minutes (SC-04-081208) approved for the December 8, 2008 meeting.
6. Letter received from AIA in recognition of receipt of the 2009 AIA SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) grant. To be passed to DONE and City Attorney’s office for review.
7. Gunnar Hand, Stanley Michaels, Athenel Ocampo, Jennifer Regan, Veronica Siranosian, and Ashley Zarella met to reorganize the office and begin planning for sustainable enhancements to the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office at the Spring Arts Tower.
8. Proposed committee structure and rules (10 minutes) – to be deferred until February 2009.
9. List of goals of sustainability objectives developed at the November 17, 2008 meeting were reviewed and discussed with more focus on categorizing our efforts and establishing attainable goals. The discussion focused on creating a sustainable live-work community, urban beautification, trash/recycling, green roofs, outreach/advocacy/education.
i. Sustainability Committee agreed to support the eWaste Recycling Drive in support of the Los Angeles Morning Rotary Club.
ii. The Morning Rotary Club has begun surveying downtown in anticipation of our upcoming tree planting initiative
10. Committee approved the proposed $1,500 budget outline and reimbursements. Ashley Zarella will receive $65.59 in reimbursements for work done for the SDAT grant application and meeting preparation. The Committee agreed to allocate $1,200 to the AIA SDAT visits and the remaining funds will be used for future outreach events.
11. Adjournment
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Meeting Minutes - 12/08/08 - Special Meeting on Greening the Neighborhood Council Office
1. Motion approved: Sustainability Committee has approved a motion to lead a needs assessment and inventory, design and implement sustainable enhancements as part of our commitment to greening the Neighborhood Council. The Sustainability Committee will provide a matching contribution of up to $200.
2. Sustainability Committee planned to meet at the Neighborhood Council Office in the near future to start the initial assessment and develop plan.
2. Sustainability Committee planned to meet at the Neighborhood Council Office in the near future to start the initial assessment and develop plan.
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Meeting Minutes - 11/17/08 - Approved
1. A presentation by Krista Kline of the Mayor’s Office of Housing & Economic Development provided an overview of the new Green Building program, explaining that the primary incentive was an expedited city review process. There are still many details to be worked out with this program and Ms. Kline offered to return to present the program when there are considerable changes.
2. The proposal for the AIA Communities by Design 2009 SDAT grant application has been submitted and is available on CD upon request. The proposal is also now available online.
3. Motion to approve meeting minutes (SC-01-081020) and (SC-02-081103) and for the October 20, 2008 and November 3, 2008 meetings, respectively, approved.
4. Committee discussed and made a final decision regarding its mission statement. As approved by the committee, the Sustainability Mission is:
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.
5. Group discussion on committee goals and objectives to help the Sustainability Committee develop policies and implementation actions. For list of objectives brainstormed – see Appendix A.
2. The proposal for the AIA Communities by Design 2009 SDAT grant application has been submitted and is available on CD upon request. The proposal is also now available online.
3. Motion to approve meeting minutes (SC-01-081020) and (SC-02-081103) and for the October 20, 2008 and November 3, 2008 meetings, respectively, approved.
4. Committee discussed and made a final decision regarding its mission statement. As approved by the committee, the Sustainability Mission is:
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.
5. Group discussion on committee goals and objectives to help the Sustainability Committee develop policies and implementation actions. For list of objectives brainstormed – see Appendix A.
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MEETING MINUTES
01/05/10 - January Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
12/01/09 - December Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
11/03/09 - November Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
10/06/09 - October Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
09/01/09 - September Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
08/04/09 - August Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
07/07/09 - July Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
06/02/09 - June Regular Sustainability Meeting
05/05/09 - May Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
04/20/09 - April Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
03/16/09 - March Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
02/26/09 - February Special Monthly Sustainability Meeting
01/19/09 - January Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
12/08/08 - Special Meeting on Greening the Neighborhood Council
11/17/08 - November Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
11/03/08 - SDAT Grant application discussion and review
10/20/08 - First meeting
12/01/09 - December Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
11/03/09 - November Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
10/06/09 - October Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
09/01/09 - September Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
08/04/09 - August Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
07/07/09 - July Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
06/02/09 - June Regular Sustainability Meeting
05/05/09 - May Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
04/20/09 - April Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
03/16/09 - March Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
02/26/09 - February Special Monthly Sustainability Meeting
01/19/09 - January Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
12/08/08 - Special Meeting on Greening the Neighborhood Council
11/17/08 - November Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting
11/03/08 - SDAT Grant application discussion and review
10/20/08 - First meeting
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Mission Statement Brainstorming
Draft statement that was discussed at our first meeting:
Please feel free to propose a revised mission statement. This feedback will be incorporated for review/approval of the Mission Statement at the next regularly scheduled meeting on November 17, 2008 at 6:30pm at the Ardas Cafe.
- The Sustainability Committee is committed to providing tools to all Downtown stakeholders to make more sustainable choices where they live, work and play.
We will work with the community to develop a building-by-building strategy for Downtown Los Angeles through parternship and planning to empower stakeholders to foster a healthy, sustainable environment.
Please feel free to propose a revised mission statement. This feedback will be incorporated for review/approval of the Mission Statement at the next regularly scheduled meeting on November 17, 2008 at 6:30pm at the Ardas Cafe.
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