Discord within the "Collectivist Junta" that is the LA 32 Neighborhood Council

For those "in the know" within the zone of the El Sereno Neighborhood Council or LA 32 for short, these e-mails (posted below) that were provided to Mayor Sam, should reinforce the negative perception of the "collectivist junta" led by President Hugo Garcia.

Garcia, who we have nicknamed "Comandante Hugo" for his support of the Zapatista Movement in Chiapas, Mexico, upon his ascension to the leadership of the LA 32 Neighborhood Council, establish the Social Justice committee that met on a regular basis at the defunct Antigua Coffee Shop on Huntington Drive. Garcia and his allies from the Academia Semillas del Pueblo Charter School spent many evenings discussing and dreaming of an utopian, collectivist community model after Zapatista leader "Subcomandante Marcos"'s collectivist vision for Chiapas and Mexico.

But while Garcia muse about his collectivist hopes for "Pueblo del El Sereno", his leadership and the state of financial affairs within the LA 32, have become a "political drama' that has run through countless acts of political shenanigans.

Garcia, according to neighborhood sources, is going on two years running in regards to the supposed end of his term as president. but when you have friends in "high places" (Villar and Huizar), with neighborhood allies such as Don "CalTrans evicted me" Justin Jones, then it is going to take an concerted effort to address the heap of issues within the dysfunctional mess that is LA 32. That brings us to these latest e-mails which highlight the state of communication among the LA 32 members.

It starts out with a simple reminder.....

From: Hugo Garcia <mailto:hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net%3ETo: Hugo Garcia <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>Sent: Sat, October 24, 2009 11:11:24 PMSubject: Agendas: LA-32 NC Exec. Board & By-Laws Review Comm. Mtgs.

Stakeholders: Attached are agendas for the Exec. Board and By-Laws Committee meetings. Please review the agendas for further meeting details. All are welcome.Hugo GarciaPresident,LA-32 NC

Then this response........

From: VICTOR JUNE AYALA <victorjune@yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Agendas: LA-32 NC Exec. Board & By-Laws Review Comm. Mtgs.To: "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>Cc: "Tammy Membreno" <tmembreno2@sbcglobal.net>, "ANTHONY MANZANO" <rosehillsreview@yahoo.com>, "Sadra Larsen" <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>, "Antonio Miguel" <a_miguel1@sbcglobal.net>Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 12:09 PM

good day hugo. the agenda for the by-law review is blank. you need to be more specific on what is being reviewed? you no 70% of the board do not have a copy of the by-laws so the board has to be clear on what is being reviewed.the same with the budget committee its blank? why?

Its starting to get deep!!

From: freyjaseidr <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Agendas: LA-32 NC Exec. Board & By-Laws Review Comm. Mtgs.To: "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>, "VICTOR JUNE AYALA" <victorjune@yahoo.com>Cc: "Tammy Membreno" <tmembreno2@sbcglobal.net>, "ANTHONY MANZANO" <rosehillsreview@yahoo.com>, "Antonio Miguel" <a_miguel1@sbcglobal.net>Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 5:27 PM

Who wrote this email for Victor? How can you have decent spelling here and not in another sent on the same day?What is blank on the budget agenda?

A cry for professionalism......

From: Tammy Membreno <tmembreno2@sbcglobal.net>Subject: Re: Agendas: LA-32 NC Exec. Board & By-Laws Review Comm. Mtgs.To: "freyjaseidr" <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>, "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>Cc: "Claudia Dunn" <Claudia.Dunn@lacity.org>, "Sarai Molina" <Sarai.Molina@lacity.org>Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:03 PM

Sadra can you please keep me out of your feuding emails with other board members? can you set an example as an executive board member? Tammy E. Membreño, LA 32 NC Membertmembreno2@sbcglobal.net

"Gangs and crews" within the LA 32?? Who would of known??

From: freyjaseidr <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Agendas: LA-32 NC Exec. Board & By-Laws Review Comm. Mtgs.To: "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>, tmembreno@sbcglobal.netCc: "Claudia Dunn" <Claudia.Dunn@lacity.org>, "Sarai Molina" <Sarai.Molina@lacity.org>Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:29 AM

I am simply responding to emails that have been sent to me, I am surprised that you did not forward the other emails. The only reason you are included as you have been added by your crew not me. You may want to inform them that you do not want to be in the chain of emails. Your name appears in all types of emails from your gang that you are affiliated with. As far as an executive board member I have tried to set an example but my efforts do not work. Therefore, I want to fit in and be like the other board members like yourself.

Tammy is not happy........

From: Tammy Membreno <tmembreno2@sbcglobal.net>Subject: Re: Agendas: LA-32 NC Exec. Board & By-Laws Review Comm. Mtgs.To: "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>, tmembreno@sbcglobal.net, "freyjaseidr" <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>Cc: "Claudia Dunn" <Claudia.Dunn@lacity.org>, "Sarai Molina" <Sarai.Molina@lacity.org>Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:48 AM

Sadrai will not engage with you at this level. this email is irresponsible and totally unprofessional. i take your "crew" and "gang" remarks very serious. i have never attacked you on a personal level as you have today. i have always try to respect you and your position as the treasurer on the board. if i worked with other board members to get answers to so many unanswered questions from the budget committee is my right and responsibility as a member of this neighborhood council.

Tammy E. Membreño, Exec. Dir.Barrio Action Youth & Family Center (323) 221-0779 - x 107 Phone/voice (323) 223-8417 - Faxmailto:Faxtmembreno2@sbcglobal.net

Smackback!!

From: freyjaseidr <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>Subject:To: "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>, tmembreno@sbcglobal.netCc: "Claudia Dunn" <Claudia.Dunn@lacity.org>, "Sarai Molina" <Sarai.Molina@lacity.org>Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2:55 PM

I am sorry that you took offense to the previous emails, as I stated I wanted to be like you and come to a meeting once a quarter and then complain about what the treasurer and/or budget committee is doing. I have come to realize and have learned from your leadership in the community that it is better to be part of the problem then trying to work together and solve problems. Thank you!! If you want answers regarding the budget then you should talk to the budget committee members that have the correct answers, and not listen to idle gossip from others that have poor attendance like your self. But since you are soooooooooooooooooooooooooo concerned about the budget, I will look forward to you being at the meeting tonight! Dont take this so personal, it's politics!!!!

...... and some final words from Tammy.

From: "Tammy Membreno" <tmembreno2@sbcglobal.net>To: "Hugo Garcia" <hugogarcia1@sbcglobal.net>, tmembreno@sbcglobal.net, "freyjaseidr" <freyjaseidr@yahoo.com>Cc: "Claudia Dunn" <Claudia.Dunn@lacity.org>, "Sarai Molina" <Sarai.Molina@lacity.org><Arturo.Gonzalez@lacity.org>

Sadra\only you are responsible for your words. tammy

If you like to see this bunch in action, they meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the El Sereno Senior Center on Eastern Ave. We will post the agenda here.

Your thoughts......................

LA 32 Neighborhood Council's "Comandante Hugo" slapped down by DONE

East by northeast area Neighborhood Councils have over recent times seen their share of despots who mask themselves as wannabee community leaders.

Whether they are the likes of Bradley or Mayor Sam Award Winners David Galaviz and Eliot Sekular, one trait they share is a narcissus sense of importance in using the Neighborhood Council structure to advance the respective agendas of their political backers.

In the "Pueblo de El Sereno", the LA 32 Neighborhood Council has been turn into a "Collectivist Junta" under the leadership of "Comandante Hugo" Garcia.

No set of by-laws or protests by the larger community keeps "Comandante Hugo" from making a mockery of the Neighborhood Council system, in his pursuit of turning El Sereno into a "Zapatista Collectivist Community", where future collectivist leaders are educated and indoctrinated at Academia Semillas del Pueblo.

This last week, "Comandante Hugo" called a special meeting to address the pressing issue of Prop. 8. The "Comandante" wish his fellow board members to pass a resolution that advocated a "No" vote on the proposition that would outlaw gay marriage.

One problem is that the "Comandante Hugo" should of read his DONE handbook as this e-mail notes.

Good afternoon LA 32 Board Members,

Below, please find information regarding item 7a of LA 32 NC Special meeting Agenda tonight October 6, 2008. I will be unable to attend the meeting tonight as I have another NC Meeting to attend and hope that this information helps.

Please visit the link below on an opinion released by the City Attorney's Office as it relates to NC taking positions on state or federal legislation? For more information, please refer to Page 9 of the Neighborhood Council Training Manual: Legal Issues for NCs:

http://www.lacityneighborhoods.com/documents/nctraining_legal_issues.pdf

The exact language is:"May Neighborhood Councils take positions on state or federal legislation? No.

While individuals may lobby or advocate their desired position to state and federal officials, Neighborhood Councils, as City entities, lack authority and are precluded from taking official positions on state and federal legislation.

The Mayor and City Council have exclusive power over the City's intergovernmental relations, which includes advocating the City's position on laws that are pending with state or federal governmental agencies."Should you have any additional questions, please contact the City Attorney's Office.

Thank you,
Sarai

~ Note change in phone & fax number ~

Sarai Molina- Trujillo Project Coordinator Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE)City of Los Angeles

This coming right after "Comandante Hugo's" attempt to use a illegal meeting to support the "COUNCILMAN LAST SEEN AS JOSE HUIZAR's" ICO on hillside development, puts the spotlight on a neighborhood council in need of reform and investigating.