tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post6852389208530724133..comments2024-01-13T00:27:20.813-08:00Comments on Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: Outtakes from CD 14: "CLARTS Fund Transparency Held Hostage, Day 96, The Stonwalling Continues"..... and other CD 14 News.Mayor Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280670018437708708noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-31593616553537003882010-07-12T21:25:15.251-07:002010-07-12T21:25:15.251-07:0012:45 your information is very insightful and indu...12:45 your information is very insightful and indulging...I love how the adjective "reasonable" is always utilized for "fuzziness"....it's like using the word "fair"....Since it seems you have inside info on how the system works, it must mean you work for Huizar...funny how Huizar's little worker bees have the same condescending tone...Besides, What's in the hive? Show us the Money...Honey!...Only then will WE stop droning...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-22316736737962539042010-07-12T20:20:35.964-07:002010-07-12T20:20:35.964-07:00After a while these stories get old... we aren'...After a while these stories get old... we aren't even close to the election and this is has already turned into a gossip game.<br /><br />Huizar... Martinez? How are they any different?<br />Both middle aged hispanics, both ignorant in their own right, both have egos that can't fit in the room, both womanizers. WHO CARES????<br /><br />Neither one is fit to lead this community, when are we going to get a candidate with a combination of brain, balls and education?<br /><br />The truth is I'm not voting this coming up election, unless a true candidate comes out of nowhere. <br /><br />Huizar needs to get a real job and Martinez needs to focus on making his restaurant better because that place serves horrible sushi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-73269523467312626072010-07-12T17:41:59.898-07:002010-07-12T17:41:59.898-07:0012:45pm Trust me Huizar has his staffers monitorin...12:45pm Trust me Huizar has his staffers monitoring all sites now for this type of stuff. Huizar is very nervous knowing everyone is researching all his motions and especially the deals he's done with downtown developers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-19450047860389384032010-07-12T15:39:39.995-07:002010-07-12T15:39:39.995-07:00So the matter of how much the city collects in rev...So the matter of how much the city collects in revenue is not a reasonable request? No wonder the city's budget is in such bad shape.<br /><br />I wonder if 12:45 p.m. is even capable of thinking about the obvious gap in logic behind his or her reasoning.<br /><br />I hope he or she knows that the people of the 14th Disrict can certainly see the credibility gap quite clearly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-23276456767541220852010-07-12T12:45:57.237-07:002010-07-12T12:45:57.237-07:00Blah, blah, blah. Whine, whine, whine. People com...Blah, blah, blah. Whine, whine, whine. People complaining on this blog should enroll in a community college accounting course--err, pre-basic math course--if they can't add that 1 + 1 = 2 and 2 + 2 = 4 take 2 from 4 that's two, and that's why you are a fool.<br /><br />Stop whining, stop being lazy, and stop being ignorant. In order to expend (that means spend for all of you folks who think they graduated from a college) you need Council approval. That means that ever dollar spent is accounted for through what has been posted here. I definitely will not tolerate arrogance from my elected representatives, but beyond that, I will not tolerate ignorance or laziness on the part of those whining about transparency. "If you want it, go get it." It's definitely there.<br /><br />As far as you other morons posting on transparency of how much revenue was received, you seem to don't understand the principle of the Public Records Act: requesting reasonable information! There can be $1,000 to $1,000,000 in the fund. Who cares? It is not reasonable public information. What is reasonable public information is how it is spent, dum dums. <br /><br />AND for everyone's information, EVERY account in EVERY elected office is PUBLIC information. You cannot spend a dime without it being accounted for. Furthermore...................<br /><br />I give up. No sense in trying to teach basis arithmetic or business principles to morons.<br /><br />Lastly, if you truly despise your representative as much as you claim you do. Your voice, your actions at reelection time is the most powerful tool/weapon you have at your disposal. Learn to use it! If not, stop your whining!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-36378964348893586062010-07-12T10:29:19.574-07:002010-07-12T10:29:19.574-07:00What the Huizar staffer who is posting the motions...What the Huizar staffer who is posting the motions fails to tell people is a lot of the money is NOT POSTED ON THE MOTION. Huizar has maybe less then a binder full of motions he's actually passed that were worth a damn. IN all the years he's been in council if you look at all the motions of Huizar compared to other council members, Huizar's are fewere and dumber then theirs. He hasnt' accomplished anything but is taking credit for everything. Residents aren't dumb. They know and are waiting for that other candidate to announce soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-87650635645013612242010-07-12T09:20:05.726-07:002010-07-12T09:20:05.726-07:003:35 p.m. offers nothing more than more deception ...3:35 p.m. offers nothing more than more deception and more abuse.<br />Again, a list of City Council motions, even if they provide information on expenditures, is not a full accounting of the CLARTS Fund.<br /><br />How much has gone into the fund?<br />How much has gone out?<br />How much remains on hand?<br />Have any expenditures been made without a City Council motion or approval?<br /><br />That information would provide the basis for a full accounting, and it could and should be readily available.<br /><br />Instead we get insults for any individual who dares to ask. We get arrogance blames the victim by trying to humiliate any voter or taxpayer who might be less than completely familiar with the absurd standards for public accounting and professional accountability at City Hall.<br /><br />Here's what the CD 14 Council Member and his staff should keep in mind: It is not your money. All the revenue you think is your own comes from--and belongs to--the people of this city. That means individuals, families, business owners, property owners--all of the people who provide the revenue that funds this city.<br /><br />Instead, the people are called "dum dums" and "morons" for simply asking for a clear accounting.<br /><br />This is not right, not just, and not the way to make any sort of future for a city that is struggling and needs all the help it can get.<br /><br />You don't inspire anyone to help by attacking them for asking questions they have every right to ask and clouding the issue of public accountability by hiding misguided political behavior behind a bureacratic mess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-80423739428284912242010-07-12T06:57:59.501-07:002010-07-12T06:57:59.501-07:003:35pm - you're right, it's just not clear...3:35pm - you're right, it's just not clear where the money's going (if you are a dum dum)<br /><br />Here are some examples:<br /><br />*<br />Soledad Enrichment Action is coordinating the restoration of the historical murals "No Somos Animales" and" Advancements of Man," which were destroyed in 2007. This effort is of special benefit for the residents of the City and for CD 14 and deserves financial assistance from the City.<br />Sufficient funds are available in the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund for this purpose.<br /><br />I THEREFORE MOVE that $42,000 in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, be utilized to fund any aspect of the restoration of the historical murals "No Somos Animales" and<br />"Advancements of Man," which were destroyed in 2007.<br /><br />*<br />Casa 0101 is a non-profit theater group in Boyle Heights founded by playwright and screenwriter Josefina Lopez (author of Real Women Have Curves). The mission of Casa 0101 is to present theater, art exhibits, writing classes and digital video classes to train the future writers and performers of Los Angeles who will one day transform the world. Casa 0101 is in need of funding to be used for all direct, indirect and other project costs as related to the new CASA 0101 venue renovation. This effort is of special benefit for the residents of the City and for CD 14 and deserves financial assistance from the City. Sufficient funds are available in the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund for this purpose.<br /><br />I THEREFORE MOVE that $50,000 in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, be utilized to fund any aspect ofthe new CASA 0101 venue renovation.<br /><br />*<br />The Culture Clashs Playwright's Portal Project (PO Box 291573, Los Angeles, CA 90029) is coordinating efforts related to the "Chicano Now American Expressions" exhibit. This exhibit will be showcased at EI Pueblo Historical Monument. Delivery and installation will begin on May 22"d and will run indefinitely. This effort is of special benefit for the residents of the City and for CD 14 and deserves financial assistance from the City.<br />Sufficient funds are available in the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund for this purpose.<br /><br />I THEREFORE MOVE that $7,000 in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, be utilized to fund any aspect of the Culture Clashs Playwright's Portal Project (PO Box 291573, Los Angeles, CA 90029) efforts related to the "Chicano Now American Expressions" exhibit.<br /><br /><br />*<br />The LAPD Hollenbeck Police Activities League (PAL) operates many programs for the community including a "Top Cop" program which educates youth on leadership skills and public safety issues, and teaches youth to be law abiding citizens.<br />These efforts are of special benefit for the residents of the City and for CD 14 and deserves financial assistance from the City. Sufficient funds are available in the CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund for this purpose.<br /><br />I THEREFORE MOVE that $10,000 in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, be utilized to fund any aspect of the LAPD Hollenbeck Police Activities League (PAL) programs such as the "Top Cop" program as well as any of its other programs, including general operating expenses.<br /><br /><br />OPEN THE MOTIONS AND READ. Don't waste tax-payer money and public time asking for information that's already there is you would just click your mouse a few times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-15918983402085993692010-07-11T15:35:14.273-07:002010-07-11T15:35:14.273-07:00You can have all the motions you want Huizar NEVER...You can have all the motions you want Huizar NEVER EVER PUTS WHERE THE MONEY IS GOING. Notice on all his motions it shows he's transfering money but doesn't say where or to who the money is being transferred to. That's a huge issue that the people ahve a right to know about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-80369210728343646332010-07-11T00:09:22.245-07:002010-07-11T00:09:22.245-07:00Would the CLA's office handle the actual accou...Would the CLA's office handle the actual accounting report that goes to the council office? If so, can they send a public records request to the CLA's office if the council office is not responding?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-22256826616790722312010-07-10T22:28:53.426-07:002010-07-10T22:28:53.426-07:00WOW! Per Pacheco's Youtube viedeo: CLARTS star...WOW! Per Pacheco's Youtube viedeo: CLARTS started with $1 MILLION back in 2004...8:30 p.m. has legitimate concerns...I sure would like to see Huizar officially account for these funds through The Voice. It will make interesting reading. So CD 14 should have about one million dollars, or CD 14 should have zero $$$ in CLARTS's Funding, or CD 14 should have more than a million dollars. Huizar show us the figures...Show us the MONEY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-2622996532028707202010-07-10T20:30:15.711-07:002010-07-10T20:30:15.711-07:00A listing of motions and other City Council action...A listing of motions and other City Council actions is not necessarily a full accounting of the CLARTS fund.<br /><br />How much has gone into the fund? How much has been spent, and on what? And how much remains in the fund?<br /><br />There is no way to know that all of the spending from the CLARTS fund has come with motions and approvals of the City Council. How can anyone know how much has been spent unless they know how much has gone into the fund and its current balance.<br /><br />The Council Member in charge of the fund owes the public a full and definitive accounting with his or her name on it. The full accounting should cover all revenue that has gone to the fund, and all expenditures on a line-by-line basis, including any that were made without City Council motions or approvals.<br /><br />The full accounting should also provide a definitive balance of the fund, with confirmation that the indicated total remains in the account.<br /><br />Pointing someone to a list of City Council actions does not amount to transparency on public finances. A full accounting for the CLARTS fund could and should be kept on a running basis and be made available to anyone who inquires. It's a simple matter, and efforts to complicate it by forcing anyone who inquires to reconstruct years' worth of spending with no information on the contributions to the fund or its balance are absurd.<br /><br />Acknowledging a request for pubic records and then not responding as promised is the opposite of transparency.<br /><br />Sending attack dogs to try to discredit Carlos Morales for asking for a complete set of information on behalf of the community newspaper he edits, and on behalf of its readers and the community it serves, is an abuse of power and an example of contempt for voters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-1549954329445680102010-07-10T17:17:50.393-07:002010-07-10T17:17:50.393-07:003:59 PM
Can you finish your research and show us ...3:59 PM<br /><br />Can you finish your research and show us who got the money?Red Spot in CD 14https://www.blogger.com/profile/16316184170326732280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-8756510614170324922010-07-10T17:14:27.963-07:002010-07-10T17:14:27.963-07:00Three fireworks shows is too much? NO, it's no...Three fireworks shows is too much? NO, it's not enough! If you disagree it means you hate America!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-60353462836131291782010-07-10T15:59:29.706-07:002010-07-10T15:59:29.706-07:00No WONDER they are ignoring you. You have made a p...No WONDER they are ignoring you. You have made a public records request for information that is ALREADY public. Anytime someone taps into CLARTS they need a motion and all the motions are already listed on the city's web site. It goes all the way back to 2004. <br /><br />I got this information in 10 seconds, and you’ve been after it for how many months? <br /><br />Aren't Carlos Morales and Jerry Sullivan supposed to be journalists? Learn to do some research, morons. <br /><br />Click the link, put in CLARTS as the search word. You can click each one and see a scan of the motion.<br />http://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/<br /><br />09-0326-S1 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) / Council District Fourteen 01/27/2010<br /><br />07-1329-S2 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station Community Amenities Trust Fund / Reimbursement 10/27/2009<br /><br />09-0326 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) / Council District Fourteen 09/09/2009<br /><br />09-1969 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Trust Fund / Fiscal Year 2008-2009 08/07/2009<br /><br />08-2438 EV Events / Personal Services Contract / Fourteenth Council District 06/02/2009<br /><br />09-0271 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) / Council District Fourteen 04/30/2009<br /><br />09-0140 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) / Council District Fourteen 04/08/2009<br /><br />09-0635 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) / Council District Fourteen 04/02/2009<br /><br />08-0536-S1 Community Amenities Trust Fund / Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) / Council District 14 12/08/2008<br /><br />08-2557 Restoration of Murals / Soledad Enrichment Action 10/10/2008<br /><br />08-2474 Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station / Venue Renovation 10/03/2008<br /><br />07-3725-S1 Boyle Heights Project / Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station <br />10/03/2008<br /><br />03-0307 CENTRAL LOS ANGELES RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION 06/24/2008<br /><br />08-1365 CHICANO NOW AMERICAN EXPRESSIONS EXHIBIT 06/11/2008<br /><br />08-0783 COMMUNITY AMENITIES TRUST FUND / CLARTS / COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 04/24/2008<br /><br />08-0536 COMMUNITY AMENITIES TRUST FUND / CLARTS / COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 04/08/2008<br /><br />08-0375 COMMUNITY AMENITIES / COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 / CLARTS 03/07/2008<br /><br />08-0261 2201 EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD / CLARTS FACILITY / AGREEMENTS 03/07/2008<br /><br />08-0100 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND AMENITIES / COUNCIL DISTRICT 14 / CLARTS 02/08/2008<br /><br />07-4100 SOLEDAD ENRICHMENT ACTION / ANNUAL BRIDGE LIGHTING AND TOY GIVEAWAY / BOYLE HEIGHTS 01/15/2008<br /><br />and so on and so on, all the way back to 2004 when the transfer station was acquired. LEARN TO DO SOME RESEARCH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-88199610315922577762010-07-10T15:35:30.746-07:002010-07-10T15:35:30.746-07:00The wine was flowing at Hazard Park, like it flows...The wine was flowing at Hazard Park, like it flows at Sacred Heart Parish's auditorium, where you can have anything to drink as long as the price is right!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-51021506259886310082010-07-10T14:21:19.729-07:002010-07-10T14:21:19.729-07:00END FIGHTING GETS NO ONE NOWHERE. THE LAW ON ELECT...END FIGHTING GETS NO ONE NOWHERE. THE LAW ON ELECTIONS NEEDS TO CHANGE TO ENABLE LESSER BUT BETTER CANDIDATES TO BE HEARD AND TO BECOME CREDITABLE WITH VOTERS. THE INTERNET AND MEDIA ALSO MUST BE LEAD DOWN THIS PATH. MONEY RIGHT NOW RUNS THE SHOW. THAT HAS TO CHANGE. IF ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES HAS MORE, THAT MONEY SHOULD BE BY LAW DISTRIBUTED EQUALLY BETWEEN CANDIDATES AND DEBATES FOR ALL CANDIDATES TO STATE VIEWS WITHOUT FAVORITISM. IF THINGS STAY THE SAME NO HONEST CANDIDATE WILL EVER HAVE A CHANCE IN ANY ELECTION. ALSO POLITICAL POLLS MUST BE OUTLAWED. LET THE PEOPLE MAKE THESE CHOICES WITHOUT INTERFERANCE.gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-34916178955402587282010-07-10T10:07:07.454-07:002010-07-10T10:07:07.454-07:00Hey Red Splot,
Heard that the wine was flowing la...Hey Red Splot,<br /><br />Heard that the wine was flowing last night at the Casino Night/<br /><br />Is there a policy about alcohol on Rec. and Parks property?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-84153559844359964652010-07-10T09:08:32.081-07:002010-07-10T09:08:32.081-07:00If you can't beat them...Join them...??? Vote...If you can't beat them...Join them...??? Vote for "ME", I lie better....I cheat better....I can manipulate the capitalistic system better...I'll do favors for big business...I like bending and making up my own rules...I'll never tell the truth...I hate to be inconvenienced...I'll step on the "little guy"...Yes at least I'm "HONEST" and telling voters up front...So vote for "ME" because I deserve the notoriety and will make sure to ruin the City of LA as best as I can...Ooops...I think that has been accomplished...OK I'm for the status quo...I "promise"...You can depend on me...I'll collude with others to make sure to create laws that will tax the poor, and middle class out of existence...<br />Vote for "DREAD DASASTARDLY"...I'm "as foul as Vulcan's Stithy."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-76063745426902473322010-07-10T06:52:31.905-07:002010-07-10T06:52:31.905-07:00Its sad to know that in a Latino community there i...Its sad to know that in a Latino community there is so many egos and polticial bullshit nothing ever gets done because there is so much fighting. The old BHNC were all Huizar groupies. The new board are representatives that actually care about the community. Huizar was shocked when the new board WON over his groupies. With the horrible state of our country and Obama ruining it many Latinos who voted for him are going either Independent or Republican. Republican party of Latinos helped Bush get elected. The saying goes 'ANYONE BUT HUIZAR" The corruption will sooon come to light by reporters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-28357967832645603142010-07-10T04:49:43.509-07:002010-07-10T04:49:43.509-07:00She says anyone, including criminals and people wh...She says anyone, including criminals and people who just want to build their resumes to run for a higher office, can be elected to the neighborhood council and administer tax dollars. <br /><br />OH SURE. That will happen real soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-45147248980032462922010-07-10T01:38:44.136-07:002010-07-10T01:38:44.136-07:00Stick to your guns SJ. We need you, we appreciate ...Stick to your guns SJ. We need you, we appreciate you. Thx...ppaleoconnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-86675945246185422262010-07-10T00:35:29.639-07:002010-07-10T00:35:29.639-07:00Thanks for the comprehensive update, Scott.
I'...Thanks for the comprehensive update, Scott.<br /><br />I've heard , from good authority, that Rudy Martinez is already a part of the good-old-boy network and nothing would change with him being elected.<br /><br />Comment, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-10375183799305681022010-07-09T20:41:43.113-07:002010-07-09T20:41:43.113-07:004:06 p.m.
If you actually do know someone who -
...4:06 p.m.<br /><br />If you actually do know someone who - <br /><br /><i>"owes nothing to no one and truly believes in transparency...."</i><br /><br /> - then tell them to get a small business loan and start a new enterprise, like maybe a window-cleaning service ("believes in transparency" -- get it?) <br /><br />Because no one that meets that profile can even come in second in a CD14 council race. This time, like before, Huizar's hatchet squad will destroy them, if they've ever so much as jaywalked, made an enemy (even for a good reason), or missed a payment on a bill. And, the public thrashing will just bring pain and anguish to their family and friends.<br /> <br />Let the character assassins who run this City have the Council seats.<br /><br />(Not to mention, owing "nothing to no one" is a good way to get nothing done in four years). <br /><br />Downtown is all about favors and payback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-16139451033722210412010-07-09T20:34:24.137-07:002010-07-09T20:34:24.137-07:00It's not that Republican's CAN'T run f...It's not that Republican's CAN'T run for neighborhod councils in CD14, or even win seats -- it's just that it's SO uncomfortable for them to be surrounded by the hordes of Eastside Democrats that make up most of the boards.<br /><br />The White Liberal Guilt factor is so thick in the air you can barely hardly see to get into some of the meeting rooms, let alone having to dodge the CONSTANT knee-jerking from all the "progressives" (those are liberals who went to COLLEGE, and know better than to use the "L" word -- and I don't mean "Lesbian"). <br /><br />Heck, you could end up CRIPPLED (sorry, not PC, ummm "physically challenged"?) from the kicks.<br /><br />Beside, the job of neighborhood council people is to advise City Hall, right? And just how much "advice" are the current electeds on the Eastside (who already get 70-80 percent of the vote, even over challengers who are ALSO Democrats), going to actually take from people like Republicans, who can't affect the outcome of any of their positions.<br /><br />DOH!Parque Esqueletohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440248221065579477noreply@blogger.com