LA-32
Neighborhood Council
WHAT'S NEW
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 5:30PM
COME OUT AND MEET CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 14. THIS CANDIDATE FORUM WILL BE HOSTED IN EL SERENO BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COALITION. FREE TICKETS CAN BE FOUND HERE
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NEXT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CD14 CANDIDATE FORUM
SELECT OUR NEXT CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
COME LISTEN TO AND ASK QUESTIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE CD14 CITY COUNCIL SEAT. THIS EVENT WILL BE CO-HOSTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS FROM THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST L.A. FREE TICKETS.
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LOS ANGELES 4 CORNERS WALK ON JAN 19, 2020
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JOIN LOS ANGELES WALKS FOR A WALK OF THE HISTORIC EAST BOUNDARY OF LOS ANGELS. MORE INFO HERE.
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NEW LA-32 VICE PRESIDENT ELECTED AND TREASURER SWORN IN
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THE NEWLY SEATED NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL TREASURER, BRIAN MICO, TOOK HIS OATH OF OFFICE, AND JOHNNY GURSKI ELECTED AS VICE-PRESIDENT DURING A PUBLIC MEETING HELD JANUARY 8, 2020 AT THE EL SERENO SENIOR CENTER.
NEXT DATE TBD
LOCATION: ABSOLUTE TOWING 4760 VALLEY BLVD.
THE LA32 NC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S NEXT MEETING TIME TBD. PLANNED TO BE HELD AT THE OFFICE OF ABSOLUTE TOWING. COMMITTEE TO SET AGENDA FOR FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL GENERAL BOARD MEETING.
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ALL MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC MEETINGS
NEXT DATE TBD
NEXT GENERAL BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 5 AT 6 PM
EL SERENO SENIOR CENTER 4818 KLAMATH PLACE
THE LA-32 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETS REGULARLY ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6 PM BUT YOU CAN WALK IN ANY TIME.
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ALL MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC MEETINGS.
FEB 5, 2019 AT 6 PM
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Who is LA-32?
LA-32 Neighborhood Council Board of Directors 2019 - 2021
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Sylvia Cruz, President
Johnny Gurski, Vice President
Brian Mico, Treasurer
Cynthia Sandoval, Corresponding Secretary
David Chacon, Recording Secretary
[vacant], West Region Director
Jose Medina, West Region Director
Christopher Perez, East Region Director
Jorge Garcia, East Region Director
Peter Kightlinger, North Region Director
Tom Williams, North Region Director
Erika Crenshaw, South Region Director
[vacant], South Region Director
Ester Petschar, At-Large Community Organization Director
Carmen Tata, At-Large Regional Director
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LA-32 is one of many neighborhood councils certified by the Cty of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
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The LA-32 Council bylaws are available here.
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Committees
The Board's Committees meet to report, discuss and receive public comment on issues relevant to each focus area. Committees do not take action on behalf of the Board, but may bring recommendations to the Board for consideration. Committees have recently been appointed for this board term. Meeting schedules have not yet been set.
Check back in the future for more information.
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Comprised of the Board's Officers:
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Sylvia Cruz
Johnny Gurski
Brian Mico
Cynthia Sandoval
David Chacon
ARTS & CULTURE
COMMITTEE
Prepares for the Board reports & recommendations regarding arts & culture related events and projects, and develops projects for the Board to pursue.
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Cynthia Sandoval, Chair
Ester Petschar
Jose Medina
BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE
Engages with projects related to the physical beautification of our community.
Peter Kightlinger, Chair
Jose Medina
[vacant]
BUDGET & FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Handles all budget, expenditure and financial matters.
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Brian Mico, Chair
Cynthia Sandoval
Yolanda Garcia
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
COMMITEE
Works with the City, businesses and organizations to aid as liaison between business and city monetary concerns.
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[vacant], Chair
Cynthia Sandoval
BYLAWS
COMMITTEE
Enforces the LA-32 NC bylaws, and recommends amendments. Serves as a resources in interpreting the bylaws.
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[vacant], Chair
David Chacon
Marleen Fonseca
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
Works in cooperation with all other committees to achieve outreach goals, devises methods to increase stakeholder participation and attendance.
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Cynthia Sandoval, Chair
Peter Kightlinger
Christopher Perez
EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
Acts as the Board liaison to any educational entity within the LA32 boundaries.
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David Chacon, Chair
Allison Mattheis
Anita Besharat
ENVIRONMENTAL
GREEN COMMITTEE
Promotes issues concerning the environment and the importance of healthy living choices, encourages policies the sustain and improve the environment.
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Peter Kightlinger, Chair
Christopher Perez
Tom Williams
INVENTORY
COMMITTEE
Conducts quarterly audits of all Board inventory, submits reports at regular Board meetings (March, June, Sept. Dec.)
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Sylvia Cruz, Chair
Johnny Gurski
Cynthia Sandoval
LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT
Prepares for the Board reports & recommendations on land use and economic development projects in the area; invites officials for public discussion.
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[vacant], Chair
Jorge Garcia
Peter Kightlinger
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
Works with Community Emergency Response Team, Fire and Police Departments and other local public safety agencies or organizations to address public safety concerns in the area.
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Johnny Gurski, Chair
Tom Williams
Anthony Manzano
SPORTS & REC
COMMITTEE
Plans and carries out functions involving our parks, including sporting activities.
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Christopher Perez, Chair
[vacant]
[vacant]
Where is LA-32?
Click here to see the boundary map for the four regions of the LA-32 Neighborhood Council.
