Script/Transcript for program: KPFK LSB Meeting 2004-09-19

Rough Notes - KPFK LSB Meeting 9/19/04 10:20 Call to Order Present: Aaron, Adelson, Armoudian (left early), Deary (late, left early), DiEugenio (left early), ElWardani (left early), Feuer, Gallegos (left early), Georgia (left early), Gluck (left early), J. Goodman (late), T. Goodman, Hallaren, Weil, Pearl, Radford, Schwab, Warren (late), Weil, White Excused: Amir, Kolhatkar, Minsky, Prescod, Rodriguez, Velazquez, Wyatt Discussion of Agenda 10:39 Agenda approved as amended GM Report (Georgia) 11:15 CAB Task Force Report (Gallegos) Motion from Unknown RESOLVED, That the LSB confirms the 22 nominees from the ad-hoc committee. PASSED 11/2/1 Motion from Radford Resolved, that the CAB quorum shall be 1/3 of those who have agreed to serve, and that the CAB shall not be bound by Robert's Rules unless this is a requirement of the bylaws. FAILED ?/12/2 11:46 Public Comment Voting on motions, Discussion of iPC Motion from Hallaren (withdrawn) 12:04 Gluck Motion #1 on Elections Process (withdrawn) 12:05 Dearie arrived. 12:07 Motion from Gluck WHEREAS the ground rules for the election of four representatives of Collectives to the iPC changed in the middle of the election process; and WHEREAS two of the Collectives nominated more than one individual to represent their Collective; and WHEREAS the Collectives vary in size and therefore have an unequal number of votes; BE IT RESOLVED That if the results of the current election of the four Collective representatives to the iPC are skewed so that any one Collective has more than one member elected, that STV be used to replace the additional member(s) and that the remaining two seats be givin to the next highest vote getters from two other collectives. PASSED 9/3/3 12:24 Motion from Hallaren (re-submitted) In order to have the necessary gender balance on the iPC, RESOLVED that two women from the LSB be elected to take the place of two of the three present LAB members, so that the LSB, as opposed to the LAB is represented, and two members who find it difficult to attend are replaced. PASSED 12/0/1 (In discussion, the two LAB representatives to be replaced were identified as Julie Chavez Rodriguez and Earl Grant) 12:34 Motion from DiEugenio on Town Hall meetings (substituted). In discussion, GM recommends 2nd week in November, considering fund drive schedule. 12:44 Gallegos and Georgia left Substitute Motion from Pearl RESOLVED, That town hall meetings be arranged at our next LSB meeting by an ad hoc committee of the LSB, which shall include volunteers from among listeners. PASSED 9/4/1 12:59 Recess 1:20 J. Goodman arrived 1:25 Reconvene Motion from Gluck (as amended without objection) RESOLVED, That there shall be a 30 minute item of PNB Business at each LSB meeting so that the LSB may take positions. PASSED 8/3/2 (2/3 required) 1:42 Point of Order from Adelson: no friendly ammendments Well taken 1:49 PNB Reports (mostly from Adelson) 2:07 Armoudian takes chair, Motion from White (as amended) WHEREAS, the Pacifica Foundation was established as the progressive voice of the voiceless and the accessible forum for the underserved, WHEREAS, KPFK has a moral commitment to combat all forms of bigotry (including ablism) through innovative and humanistic programming, WHEREAS, KPFK is dedicated to universal accessibility with full and equal accommodations for its consumers, volunteers, or employed staff by preventing and/or removing any and all discriminatory barriers, BE IT RESOLVED, That the LSB accepts the principle that a functional elevator be installed and maintained, thus making the second floor at the station fully accessible PASSED 14/0/0 2:19 White re-assumes chair. Armoudian left. 2:25 Public comment 2:30 DiEugenio and ElWardani left. 2:38 Vote on motions 2:42 Point of order from Weil 2:58 Motion from Unknown (as amended) RESOLVED, That the LSB meet in regular session for two hours on Tuesday, September 28, beginning at 7:30 pm and that items on the upcoming PNB meeting agenda shall be discussed. FURTHER RESOLVED, That 10 minutes be spent on PNB items now. PASSED 6/2/2 3:00 Deary left 3:22 Gluck left 3:30 Motion to excuse certain absent members from T. Goodman Substitute motion to excuse members absent today from Radford PASSED 6/3/2 Motion from Unknown to go to public comment then adjourn FAILED 6/5 Point of order from Weil, agenda change requires 2/3 approval Well taken 3:45 Public comment 4:04 Motion to Adjourn PASSED 6/5