NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL/LADWP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Soledad S. Garcia, Chair
January 24, 2009
Draft Minutes
LA Community College

 

1. A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Soledad Garcia. After some introductions the chair welcomed everyone and asked that everyone sign-in. Members & guests in attendance included: Heinrich Keifer, David Ubersax, Ruben Chavez, Dick Gauntier, John S. Stammreich, Dorothy Beffman, Todd Martin, Michael Cohen, Daniel Wiseman, Bob Focosi, Jane Scott, Margaret Sowma, Chris Roe, Art Pulido, Jose Aguilar, Barbara Monahan Burke, Humberto Camacho, Stephen Box, Carol Knapp, Danny M.Young, August Steurer, Tony Wilkinson, Jeff Bloch, Christine E. Lee. Candy Marez, Soledad Garcia, Ken Draper, Jim Alger and Gary Barreta.

2. The chair asked if there were any objections to approving of the minutes of the September 20, 2008 meeting as written, without objection the minutes were approved.

3. There was some discussion on the Citywatch article and Ken Draper explained his feeling and position.

4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)- Chairman Soledad Garcia explained the role and significant achievements of the MOU Committee over the last year. There was some question about the DWPs efforts to comply with the MOU by providing the Neighborhood Councils with the required notices. ACTION: A motion was approved to formally request that the DWP hold a residential solar power workshop, motion made by Tony Wilkinson, seconded Heinrich Keifer.

5. Under, Guest Speaker (s) on separation of MOU OSC and DWPC there was several speakers and suggestions. Soledad asked that the issue of the DWP MOU OS be taken back to the NCs who have participated over the years and let them decide who should govern. Jeff Bloch asked that we schedule a meeting of the DWP MOU OS Committee to discuss and vote on new leadership. There was general acceptance of this. Todd Martin asked that we establish a position paper. Gary Barreta asked that we form a completely separate group. It was generally agreed to schedule a meeting to engage NC representatives and possibly hold elections.

6. There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 1:05

Respectfully submitted,
Heinrich Keifer, Secretary