Catastrophic Planning and Captain Keith Scott CERT Commander gives a speech in disaster preparedness in front of the crowd at the VNNC Special meeting last Wednesday.
Greetings Van Nuys Councilmembers, Community Leaders & Stakeholders,
This is just a brief note to remind you we have an “Executive Committee” Meeting this evening. We will convene at 6:30pm in the adjacent room to our Council Chambers.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and have a safe and Happy Cinco De Mayo Holiday.
Cheers and see you tonight.
–George Christopher Thomas, President of the an Nuys Neighborhood Council
www.vnnc.org
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America
2. Roll Call (Quorum Call)
3. Comments from the Chair — *Speaker Cards: 2 minutes, 2 Public Comment Times. (This includes speaker cards on any and all agenda items — a limit of 10 minutes for the entire meeting per Stakeholders and Councilmembers alike)
4. Public Comment (On matters within the VNNC Board’s Jurisdiction.)
5. Secretary’s Report — (Jon Hendry) Adopt April Minutes
6. Treasurer’s Report — Jeanette Hopp and/or Maria Skelton (Second Signatory) — Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Committee Chairperson’s Reports, Budget Advocate’s Report, Elected Officials’ Reports & Election Chair’s Report
8. New Business
a. Swearing In and Seating of Kathleen Padden as Senior Seat Representative
b. Start planning and working on the 4th of July Concert at the Van Nuys Civic Center. The VNNC will be collaborating with the Valley Cultural Center to host a concert at City Hall along with a festival celebrating the United States of America’s 238th Birthday. (Funding NTE $2500)
c. Plan to bring back the Van Nuys Video Conference to LA City Hall Council Meetings
d. Valley Bikery Request for Funding (Money being requested for their non-profit organization and for being partners for the People St. & Bringing Ciclavia to Van Nuys)
e. Training the entire Board in all new policies and procedures (DONE Staff) 1 1/2 hours
f. Address process of creating a no-vending zone around Saint Elizabeth’s Church and Van Nuys High School. (CD6 Chief of Staff Jim Dantona and Candido Marez)
g. Study motion to legalize street vending in the city. (CF #13-1493) The motion would allow both food and merchandise to be sold on city streets. The city would be responsible for setting up regulations and then enforcing them (along with the County regulating food production and sales).
h. Funding request for the Mid Valley Community Police Council to support the Special Olympics through the LAPD. (NTE $2500)
i. VNNC light pole banners need to be replaced. Discussion & Debate. (NTE $2500)
j. Re-Adoption and procedure to enforce “Code Of Civility.” (3 strikes and your out?)
k. Additional Items
l. Funding Requests
9. Public Comment
10. Announcements
11. Adjournment