2009 RepresentativeErin Strelich, CSPNC Board Member
2009 Reports
Goal/Purpose of the Committee A process has begun to facilitate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the neighborhood councils and the Department of Transportation. At the present time neighborhood councils have an MOU with the LADWP and the Planning Department that govern the relationship between those departments and the NCs. The agreements set out the obligations each side has when interacting with the other.
For example, the MOU with the DWP requires them to give us notice of proposed rate increases with enough lead time to weigh in on the issue. A provision of the agreement with Planning requires developers to send a copy of their application and plans to the neighborhood councils when the application is filed. For some time many neighborhood council members have believed we should have an MOU with Transportation. Had there been an MOU in place, we would have been consulted on issues like the parking meter fee increases. The DOT has pledged to move forward to develop an MOU in a timely manner.
This is a collaborative effort involving interested neighborhood councils throughout the city. City Watch has agreed to facilitate meetings involving the neighborhood councils and the DOT. The LA Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) is responsible for bringing the neighborhood councils to the table and for setting up lines of communication. It is anticipated that the process will take between 90 and 120 days. Meetings between the neighborhood councils and the DOT will be scheduled for once a month. Meetings of the neighborhood council representatives will occur between those meetings giving them time to review what has been accomplished and strategize for future negotiations. This process will continue until the parties reach a mutually approved agreement. The public is invited to attend and participate in these meetings, but only officially designated representatives of the neighborhood councils are eligible to vote.
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MeetingsMEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR NOV HAVE BEEN CANCELED. The Mayor has called a special meeting on the 14th and Rita Robinson’s (LADOT GM) attendance is required. THE COMBINED MEETING … DEPARTMENT, NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE AND NC REPS … HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 12 AT 10 A.M. This is a combined meeting. Negotiating Committee and LADOT with Reps and stakeholders (that means the public) invited to attend. Ms. Robinson has promised suggested language for those portions of the MOU that were not agreed to at the last meeting.Location: tbd Video Coverage of Past Committee Meetings
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