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Minutes of the KPFK Local Station Board Meeting of February 9, 2011
The regular monthly meeting of the KPFK Local Station Board was held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7:07 PM at the Community Center of Los Angeles City Fire Station 5, 8900 South Emerson Ave, Los Angeles CA 90045, the chair (Dutch Merrick) being in the chair and the secretary (John P. Garry III) being present. The minutes of the last meeting (January 8, 2011) were approved as corrected.
Twenty-one members were present, constituting a quorum: Ken Aaron, Chuck Anderson, Rodrigo Argueta, Fred Blair, Lydia Brazon (tardy), Omar Burdet, Aryana Gladney, Leonard Isenberg, Kim Kaufman, Fred Klunder, Jim Lafferty, Ali Lexa (tardy), Brenda Medina, Dutch Merrick, Margie Murray, Michael Novick, John Parker, Summer Reese, Martina Steiner, John Wenger (arrived 7:20), Lamont Yeakey (arrived 8:33).
One member was absent: Sequoia Olivia Mercier.
One member was excused: John Cromshow.
One member was absent due to suspension: Ian Johnston.
Also present: Richard Vega (Parlimentary Advisor), Terry Goodman (Audio Recordist), Zuberi Fields (KPFK Operations Director), Alan Minsky (KPFK Interim Program Director).
Authority and Notice: This meeting was authorized by the LSB by a motion approved at its meeting of December 1, 2010. Specific notice was posted on KPFK.org and other websites on January 25, 2011 and February 5, 2011 (see Appendix A).
Audio Recording: The audio of the meeting was recorded by Terry Goodman and is available for a limited time at the following site:
http://uploading.com/files/8am9293a/klsb110209.mp3/
WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (7:07)
The meeting was called to order by the chair at 7:07 PM.
EXCUSED ABSENCES (7:10)
An excused absence request from John Cromshow was accepted without objection.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (7:12)
Kaufman suggested that acknowledgements be heard. So ordered, without objection. Klunder acknowledged that today was Novick’s birthday.
COMMENTS BY THE CHAIR (7:14)
The chair made introductory comments. Lafferty moved to not hold the scheduled Delegates Assembly. Motion passed by hand vote: 15-Yes, No-0, Ab-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:18)
Minutes for January 8, 2011 were approved as corrected by unanimous consent.
PROCEDURES FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE OUT OF ORDER (7:26)
The chair defined a trial audience warning system: everyone will be given the opportunity to speak; if an audience member speaks out of turn without being called upon they will be warned; if they speak out of turn a second time they will not be called on to speak for the rest of the meeting; if they speak out of turn a third time they will not be called on to speak at the next meeting.
The chair enumerated ground rules for board decorum: Speak only when recognized by the chair. Do not interrupt other speakers. Respect other members, avoid derogatory remarks towards others. Respect and help the chair. Remember to “put the work of KPFK first.” The board committed by a show of hands to adhere to these rules of decorum.
Lafferty moved to charge the Governance Committee to create concrete procedures for board members and members of the public and who are out of order. Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Argueta discussed LSB Spanish language translation procedures, based on a previous motion. The chair directed the Secretary to find the relevant motion (see Appendix C).
Motion from the Governance Committee: The 30 minutes of public comment shall be equally divided into four, 7.5 minute segments with a 90 seconds per person speaking time. Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Point of order from Aaron: Could we assign a timekeeper? Murray shall continue to serve as timekeeper.
Public comment was heard at 7:38 for eight minutes.
SCHEDULING OF LSB MEETINGS (7:50)
Steiner moved that Saturday meeting start times shall alternate between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-12, No-4, Ab-2.
Lafferty moved that the next Saturday LSB meeting shall start at 1:00 PM. Motion passed by unanimous consent. Additional meetings for Wednesday, April 6 7:00 PM and Saturday May 7, 10:00 AM were approved by unanimous consent.
REPORT FROM STATION MANAGEMENT (8:04)
Zuberi Fields gave an oral report on station finances, event planning, grants, advertising, station access policy, and the solar project, followed by questions and comment from the board.
Point of order from Lafferty: speaker time should be limited to the agreed amount.
Lafferty moved (amended by Reese) that any member of the LSB, if they desire, be issued a pass card (at the expense of the station) and a computer log-in code. Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-18, No-0, Ab-0.
Wenger moved that all volunteers, particularly phone volunteers, get computer log-in codes for computer access and that access be tracked. Lafferty moved to table until the issue can be developed more fully in committee. Wenger’s motion tabled by hand vote: Yes-14, No-3, Ab-3.
Alan Minsky gave an oral report on the December fund drive, the upcoming fund drive, premiums, programming changes, local news budgeting, 24/7 Spanish language software, the Spanish language programming group, and the LPAC.
Public comment was heard at 8:47 for ten minutes.
Wenger requested a written report every month from management, to be emailed to the board.
Reese moved to extend discussion five minutes. Motion failed on a hand vote due to 2/3 requirement: Yes-5.
REPORT ON LSB DIALOGUE PROCESS (8:59)
Novick moved for two minutes for the chair to give a report. Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-10, No-2, Ab-2.
The chair gave an oral report on the Strategic Planning Dialogue of Sunday, February 30, 2011.
PNB DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (9:04)
Reese and Brazon gave oral reports, followed by questions from the board.
PROGRAMMING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT (9:10)
Novick gave an oral report and noticed the February 23, 2011 PrOC Meeting, location TBD.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE REPORT (9:12)
Medina gave an oral report.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (9:15)
Wenger and Yeakey gave oral reports.
Novick moved to fill vacancies in the Program Director Search Committee. No vote taken. Kaufman suggested and Lexa agreed to repopulate the PD Search Committee at the next meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (9:20)
Kaufman gave an oral report.
Motion from the Finance Committee: ”Resolved, That the Management-prepared budget shall contain the financial details of the proposed solar project (breakdown of listener and grant funds) and the details of all contractor employees (i.e. the 1099 employees).” Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-13, No-2, Ab-1.
Motion from Finance Committee: “Resolved, That KPFK Management shall open a separate designated account for all funds solicited and collected for the solar project, and that all funds already collected for this project shall be immediately deposited in this account.” Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-13, No-2, Ab-2.
Point of order from Novick: public comment is required before voting on motions. Public comment before the vote on remaining committee motions shall be heard. So ordered, without objection.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT (9:25)
Aaron gave an oral report. The Personnel Committee presented two motions:
Motion: “That the chair present the following request to the IGM: The Personnel Committee would like to review the different types of written agreements that exist between the station and programmers and any basic template from which specific agreements are derived.” Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-13, No-3, Ab-2.
Motion: “In order to ascertain if KPFK is in compliance with title 7 requirements for training on sexual harassment and discrimination in the work place, the Personnel Committee requests a record of training completions of all staff (paid and unpaid) and volunteers, including dates. If this is considered confidential then a summary report can be presented listing the number of staff and volunteers that have started the training, completed the training, and never started the training.” Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-12 No-0 Ab-5.
Public comment was heard for six minutes before the above four motions were passed.
LSB CHAIR REPORT ON COMMITTEES AND RELATED PROCESSES (9:33
The chair gave an oral report on LSB committee procedures and directed the Governance Committee to produce a set of guidelines for committees for the next meeting.
The chair discussed the LSB budget. Reese reported on LSB budgeted expenses, followed by discussion. (9:47)
Novick moved that the Finance Committee shall report on LSB budget and expenditures at the next meeting. Motion passed by hand vote: Yes-9, No-3, Ab-2.
Kaufman moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned without objection at 9:53 PM.
John P. Garry III (KPFK LSB Secretary)
(these minutes were approved on March 19,2011)
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APPENDIX A—Meeting Notice
Emailed by Terry Goodman on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:41:17 PM
The KPFK Local Station Board will meet on Wednesday, February 9, 2011,
beginning at 7:00 pm at a location to be announced.
Refs:
http://www.kpfk.org/lsbpnbmenu/93-calenderandnotices/4470-local-station-board-2092011-700-pm.html Emailed by Terry Goodman on Sat, February 5, 2011 9:35:36 PM The KPFK Local Station Board and Assembly of Delegates will meet on Refs: http://www.kpfk.org/lsbpnbmenu/93-calenderandnotices/4470-local-station-board-2092011-700-pm.html Participation in a Local Station Board meeting or on one of its many We’ll be holding our February Board meeting and a special meeting of Ref: http://www.kpfk.org/eventcal.html?task=view_detail&agid=1733&year=2011&month=02&day=09 ----- APPENDIX B—Proposed Agenda Emailed by Dutch Merrick on Mon, February 7, 2011 12:32:28 AM KPFK Local Station Board Agenda for 2/9/11 starting time 6:30 sharp, 1. Welcome – call the meeting to order 2. Roll Call 3. Absences- Excused 4. Approval of the Minutes 5. Comments by the Chair- 6. Procedures for members of the public who are out of order Public comment (prior to passage of motions) 7.5 minutes 7. Establish date and times for next 3 LSB Meetings. 8. Report by Station Management. Public comment (prior to passage of motions) 7.5 minutes 9. Report on LSB Dialogue process 10. Reports by Committees a. LSB Chair Report b. PNB Director's Report c. Program oversight d. Outreach e. Governance f. Finance g. Personnel Public comment (prior to passage of motions) 7.5 minutes 11. Discussion of Committee related processes (Intro since finalizing will be after March meeting) a. Decorum b. Agenda- only one per meeting c. Committee Membership d. Passed Committee Motions go directly to LSB e. Verification of KPFK membership Public comment (prior to passage of motions) 7.5 minutes 12. Old business Update on Board-sponsored Immigration Clinic 13. New business Upcoming Fund Drive – How can we help? Dates for the year’s 2-3 Town Hall meetings - Request Outreach committee bring proposals to next meeting. Public comment (Remaining minutes if any) Adjournment. ----- APPENDIX C—Spanish translation motion cited by Argueta: From Minutes of the KPFK Local Station Board Meeting of 03/17/05: Motion: That the LSB has a translation system for the Spanish speaking audience for the LSB general meetings. It can be done with a dedicated person appointed by the LSB or by an electronic device if there are many people in the audience and that this be analyzed by the Finance Committee. In this way the Spanish speaking shows can invite people to these meetings. Also, there should be on-air announcements in Spanish of all LSB meetings and that translation into Spanish will be provided. Vote after public comment: Motion passes (as amended, amendment included in above text of motion): Y: 16, N: 1, A: 0 10:18 PM
http://www.kpfk.org/eventcal.html?task=view_detail&agid=1733&year=2011&month=02&day=09
http://www.kpftx.org/pacalendar/calresults.php?eventdate=20110209
Wednesday, February 9, 2011, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Community
Room at LA City Fire Station 5, 8900 South Emerson Av, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.kpftx.org/pacalendar/cal_show1.php?eventdate=20110209
committees is a vital way for you to engage meaningfully in the
governance of your favorite community-driven radio station, KPFK.
the KPFK Delegates Assembly this Wednesday the 9th from 6:30 until 10
pm in the community room at LA City Fire Station 5, located at 8900
South Emerson Ave, Los Angeles 90045.
adjournment 10:00pm sharp in the community room at LA City Fire
Station 5, located at 8900 South Emerson Ave, Los Angeles 90045
