tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post6949399038220670052..comments2024-01-13T00:27:20.813-08:00Comments on Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: Outtakes from CD 14 Special Report:CD 14 Chief of Staff Ana Cubas responds to CLARTS Fund request after 90+ Business DaysMayor Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280670018437708708noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-40700239906305148112010-07-18T08:27:31.599-07:002010-07-18T08:27:31.599-07:00You need to follow up properly with letters/emails...You need to follow up properly with letters/emails in a more timely matter and then take them to court.<br /><br />The Council office is required to provide requested information within the time limits or give reasons as to why it cannot.<br /><br />A probono lawyer or some judicial research is warranted to make this happen. This is clearly a violation of the CA PRA if you have properly documented your requests and site the legal references, a court can force CD 14 to comply and award attorney's fees to the prevailing party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-13488334130195927042010-07-15T22:23:56.357-07:002010-07-15T22:23:56.357-07:00If I were the council member I would have provided...If I were the council member I would have provided a small report that said the following:<br /><br />Fund Created: Date Created in 2004<br /><br />Fund Income:<br /><br />FY 03/04 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 04/05 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 05/06 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 06/07 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 07/08 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 08/09 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 09/10 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 10/11 = $ x,xxx.00<br /><br />Total Income: $x,xxx,xxx.00<br /><br />Fund Expenditures:<br /><br />FY 03/04 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 04/05 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 05/06 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 06/07 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 07/08 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 08/09 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 09/10 = $xxx,xxx.00<br />FY 10/11 = $ x,xxx.00<br /><br />Total Expenditures: $ xxx,xxx.00<br /><br />Fund Balance as of 6/30/10: $ x,xxx,xxx.00<br /><br />Summary of Motions:<br /><br />(List of Motions with dollar amounts)<br /><br />This is what a good council member would have provided, especially if there is nothing to hide. <br /><br />Directing someone to the spending side of the fund is only half an answer, at best, but TRULY appears like an effort to avoid being accountable for the fund. <br /><br />It is unfortunate, because SECRECY is what is hurting Antonio and his tickets, and this too will bite Jose in the butt.<br /><br />Stay tuned for more train wrecks from Jose and Ana....<br /><br />..In the Knownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-60956644756855836122010-07-15T17:12:32.682-07:002010-07-15T17:12:32.682-07:00Since when did The Voice become a member of the pr...Since when did The Voice become a member of the press? That rag should be called the run on sentence or the grammatical error.<br /><br />That is the WORST piece of crap out in any neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-21464556058871371422010-07-15T16:22:51.168-07:002010-07-15T16:22:51.168-07:003:22
The LA Times reporter would of had the good s...3:22<br />The LA Times reporter would of had the good sense to know where to look. Maybe what Ana should have done is written the story for him...then he wouldn't have to be so lazy as to write it himself...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-92026308081446296312010-07-15T16:19:08.436-07:002010-07-15T16:19:08.436-07:003:01-the kind that isn't really a journalist. ...3:01-the kind that isn't really a journalist. <br /><br />12:37-<br /> "Foiled again, boys! Regroup back at the tree house at 13:00 for popsicles."<br />-classic<br /><br />Of course, had she printed the items at tax payer expense red spot would have a fit about the use of tax payer resources.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-73365013968522532552010-07-15T16:07:11.479-07:002010-07-15T16:07:11.479-07:00It would be in the best interest of any "smar...It would be in the best interest of any "smart" city official or any of his staffers to nip a minor controversy like this in the bud, STAT -- regardless of what's "required" of them -- if there was nothing to hide. <br /><br />If it's all there and nothing is fishy, then do a data dump on Morales, and let it die down. <br /><br />Truth is, there's an unwillingness to produce the "anyone can print out" files, because they will only lead to more questions that CD14 staffers don't want to (or maybe can't answer...), to REALLY explain how funds were spent.<br /><br />Many of the CLARTS entries in Council files are very vague, and really DON'T give the specifics of how money was spent -- other than going into a "fund" Huizar could control with less accountability. They have more to do with showing movement from one non-specific budget line, to another.<br /><br />They say things EXACTLY like this one:<br /><br /><i>"I THEREFORE MOVE that $50,000 in the. . . CLARTS Community Amenities Trust Fund. . . be ransferred to the General City Purposes Fund. . . to provide funding for community amenities in Council District Fourteen."</i> -- JOSE HUIZAR<br /><br />After that, what "community amentities" are anyone's guess, and it's doubtful whether a full-blown forensic accountant could tell which of the "General City Purposes Funds" are being used for what, or even if they are ending up being spent as intended by the people who cut the deal in the first place <br /><br />Does anyone really think "transfer this into the general fund" is a careful accounting that's available to all?<br /><br /><br />(I think Nixon's CREEP people might have said something similar about paying the Watergate burglars from their slush funds, under -"misc. campaign staffing.")Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-37058892373173895832010-07-15T16:07:11.480-07:002010-07-15T16:07:11.480-07:00The Public Records Act requires that the person or...The Public Records Act requires that the person or agency receiving the request, in this case Huizar's office, give a response within 10 days. The response could be that it will take more time to gather up all the documents. <br /><br />If the office has the documents they have to give them up. They can't refuse because they don't like the requestor, or the information will be embarassing. <br /><br />On the other hand, this looks like it was less of an attempt to find the documents and more of an attempt to embarass Huizar. If someone who follows City Hall really wants this information they shouldn't care who it comes from and they should realize that it's the City Clerk that keeps all of these records for the council members who don't employ accountants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-18912599359971624562010-07-15T15:57:29.396-07:002010-07-15T15:57:29.396-07:00WE HAVE TOO MANY INSIDERS RUNNING FOR OFFICE AND W...WE HAVE TOO MANY INSIDERS RUNNING FOR OFFICE AND WE NEED A LAW WHICH PREVENTS POLITIANS IN OFFICE FROM OBSCURING INFORMATION. LOOK AT THE MAYOR AND HIS FREE TICKETS. WE NEED REAL ACCOUNTABLITY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-91518676384644305612010-07-15T14:40:49.844-07:002010-07-15T14:40:49.844-07:00The level of disdain and rancor here by the Huizzy...The level of disdain and rancor here by the Huizzy Truthers, will no doubt play into the hands of Rudy Martinez come 2011.Red Spot in CD 14https://www.blogger.com/profile/16316184170326732280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-5680021608279157482010-07-15T13:31:30.744-07:002010-07-15T13:31:30.744-07:00If there's a coffee maker in Huizar's offi...If there's a coffee maker in Huizar's office I suppose genius Red SPot thinks Cubas should fix Morales a cup of coffee, too, if he demands one. Listen, jerk. Cubas doesn't have to print shit for this goofball. He can look it up and use the "print button" on his own goddamn computer and make his own goddamn cup of coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-50009112999911862052010-07-15T13:03:25.079-07:002010-07-15T13:03:25.079-07:00I will give RS this... He may lack reading compreh...I will give RS this... He may lack reading comprehension skills, but somehow he always manages to tie one or two blazing hot Latinas into his stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-80607555032767588952010-07-15T12:38:46.711-07:002010-07-15T12:38:46.711-07:00Red Spot still thinks there are two sides to this ...Red Spot still thinks there are two sides to this story even though there are not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-92187337108000660332010-07-15T12:37:55.263-07:002010-07-15T12:37:55.263-07:00I don't get it. Huizar's Chief of Staff wa...I don't get it. Huizar's Chief of Staff was under no obligation to help this "journalist" find what was right under his nose for three months, but she took time out of her busy day to tell him anyway, and Red Spot concludes, "THE STONEWALLING CONTINUES!" ???<br /><br />Christ Almighty! No wonder you and your Right-Wing Boyle Heights Dope Squad get nothing accomplished. <em>"Foiled again, boys! Regroup back at the tree house at 13:00 for popsicles."</em>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-62651040154454578112010-07-15T11:52:06.217-07:002010-07-15T11:52:06.217-07:00Let's be honest peeps, the role of C-o-S with ...Let's be honest peeps, the role of C-o-S with most council staffs, and especially Huizar, is one of placating disgruntled constituents who have been burned or neglacted by incompetent field deputies.<br /><br />They spend most of their day saying "please don't scream, we can fix this" to their boss's voters. <br /><br />For any one of them to then think "I can take over for the CM once he's termed out" is dumber than dum. The hands-on detail trouble-shooters then being elevated to "big picture" thinkers and legislators is a recipe for major failure. We'd be better off with the merry-go-round of actual legislators from other elected bodies, who at least know somewhat what doing the top job in each district entails. <br /><br />NOPE, makes no sense. Just because you've gotten faster at loading someone else's guns doesn't mean you know how to aim and shoot fer sh*t.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-18132152155527715172010-07-15T08:24:55.899-07:002010-07-15T08:24:55.899-07:00Good lick to both because bigger name i.D candidat...Good lick to both because bigger name i.D candidates are planning to run such as; Gloria Romero, Monica Garcia,Gil Cedillo, and a few more so good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-87151516995125978812010-07-15T07:47:43.671-07:002010-07-15T07:47:43.671-07:00I hear Ana Cubas plans to run for CD1 against Reye...I hear Ana Cubas plans to run for CD1 against Reyes' Chief of Staff Jose Gardea. Do you think she has a chance? I've spoken to her a few times, but have not been impressed. At all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-46689299849760685052010-07-15T07:40:30.950-07:002010-07-15T07:40:30.950-07:00I'm glad a elected official is not responding ...I'm glad a elected official is not responding to this waste of time request himself. He has many more important issues to deal with and that's what staff is for. This information has always been available online, this whole thing was a waste of time. This is s non-story. Why don't you wait until you have something interesting to report, so we don't get more bored?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-2525089264923577862010-07-15T07:30:23.586-07:002010-07-15T07:30:23.586-07:00She's smoking hot. How about a better pic.She's smoking hot. How about a better pic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-53584897485884971162010-07-14T22:47:13.898-07:002010-07-14T22:47:13.898-07:00Why you think they call her Cubas Libres?Why you think they call her Cubas Libres?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-84651847790159044382010-07-14T21:53:40.411-07:002010-07-14T21:53:40.411-07:004:28 make sure you ask permission from the council...4:28 make sure you ask permission from the councilman - you don't want to give him the impression that she is tooooooo looooooose!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-19384559008145568472010-07-14T21:51:28.789-07:002010-07-14T21:51:28.789-07:00Does she like Modelos?Does she like Modelos?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-46850350723602883252010-07-14T19:15:51.816-07:002010-07-14T19:15:51.816-07:004:28 PM
Many have..........4:28 PM<br /><br />Many have..........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-959766453588499802010-07-14T16:28:27.618-07:002010-07-14T16:28:27.618-07:00Can I call her cell phone for a date?Can I call her cell phone for a date?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-58590775912016109942010-07-14T15:24:10.600-07:002010-07-14T15:24:10.600-07:00Everyone should care about politicians avoiding tr...Everyone should care about politicians avoiding transparency, even if they're not their exact representative. These guys made decisions collectively that affect all of us. <br /><br />If they're not showing all their cards, so the game stay on the up-and-up, then we all get bamboozled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826939.post-65364942358150050562010-07-14T15:22:34.012-07:002010-07-14T15:22:34.012-07:00In a City like Los Angeles, where likely half or m...In a City like Los Angeles, where likely half or more of its citizens DON'T have computer access and many of those who DO have to use public locations like the (now) less accessible L.A. libraries, City employees should not be so callous as to say "download it yourself" as if it's a given that anyone can. <br /><br />What do they do for the blind? Are public records only required to be accessible to the more affluent and the sighted? No, that's why posting agendas, and the like, online isn't considered to be adequate for meeting announcements, and the like. <br /><br />Yes, it's true, they CAN ask people to pay for it. But I can GUARANTEE you that if the L.A. Times had made the same request (and not some local throw-away paper), they would NOT have said "find it online, or we're going to charge you for the copies."<br /><br />Hey, in another couple months - when the re-election campaign goes into full swing - if the Times asks for copies of something, Huizar's staff would PAY someone hard cash to messenger it over, or have staff HAND-DELIVER it in a City car to their reporters, and then ask if they can schedule a face-to-face the EXPLAIN it line by line (so there's no MIS-understanding).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com