Greetings Van Nuys Councilmembers, Community Leaders & Stakeholders,
Once again I would like to publicly thank LAPD Volunteer Cheryl Cashman, Local Businessman Kambiz Merabi and our very own Van Nuys Neighborhood Councilman Josef Lazarovitz for the great work they did on our “Disaster Preparedness Summit.” It was a phenomenally huge success, and please thank them for their service to our community the next time you see them.
We have a Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Meeting this coming Wednesday night. The Agenda is quite full, so please get to the Council Chambers early to grab a seat.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday the 14th of May.
-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 & January Minutes with reflection of how each Councilmember voted on the Fire Station #39 Community Impact Statement (CIS)
6. Treasurer’s Report — Jeanette Hopp — Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Committee Chairperson’s Reports, Budget Advocate’s Report, Elected Officials’ Reports & Election Chair’s Report
8. New Business
- a. Election, discussion and debate for open Van Nuys Neighborhood Council seats.
- b. Swearing-in and seating of Kathleen Padden as Senior Seat Representative.
- c. Valley Bikery Request for Funding (money being requested for their nonprofit organization and for being partners for the People St. and bringing Ciclavia to Van Nuys). (NTE $999)
- d. Create and establish the Street Vending Ad Hoc Committee (SVAHC) with status of findings and updates due back to the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council by the July Executive Meeting.
- e. Funding request for the Mid Valley Community Police Council to support the Special Olympics through the LAPD. The request will be processed through the Mid Valley Community Police Council and will help pay for 125 shirts so the Van Nuys Officers can participate in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run. Special Olympics Southern California is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. It is one of 52 Chapters within the United States and part of Special Olympics, Inc., which serves 3 million athletes in 180 countries worldwide. (NTE $2500)
- f. Clean-up of Van Nuys LAPD Station and the area surrounding the pergola and perimeter in conjunction with the Mid Valley Community Police Council. The funding will cover weed removal, refreshments, hot dogs and the general needs of the volunteers. This clean-up is in anticipation of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Van Nuys LAPD Station and the Van Nuys Library. (NTE $250)
- g. Vote on and elect a new Chairman and/or Co-Chairman for the Parks & Recreation Committee.
- h. Vote on and elect a Second Signatory for the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council.
- i. Vote on and approve a “National Children’s Day” based on the celebration of children and all they do for the families of Van Nuys and across America. (Proposed is the first Sunday in August)
- j. Go Daddy funding for email renewal for VNNC Board Members. (NTE $225)
- k. VNNC light pole banners need to be replaced. Discussion and debate. (NTE $2500)
- l. Re-adoption of and procedure to enforce “Code Of Civility.” (Three strikes and you’re out?)
- m. 7036-7040 N Van Nuys Boulevard. Elder Facility Unified Permit and Site Plan review. Proposed project is for the new construction of a 5-story, 132-unit licensed Residential Care Facility for the elderly (RCFE) with 87,875 square feet of floor area and 61 parking spaces. Case no.: ZA 2014-0625 – (Dana A. Sayles)
- n. Bring Ciclavia and People St to Van Nuys: Course of action: outreach (flyers), open design competition and choosing location for parklet (four options)
- 9. Old Business
- a. 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)
- b. Plan to bring back the Van Nuys Video Conference to LA City Hall Council Meetings.
- c. Training the entire Board in all new policies and procedures. (DONE Staff) 1 1/2 hours
- d. 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)
10. Public Comment
11. Announcements
12. Adjournment
Van Nuys Neighborhood Council
PO Box 3118
Van Nuys, CA 91407
Telephone (818) 533-VNNC (8662)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.VNNC.org