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6719-6705 N. Sepulveda Blvd (former Ridge Motel location)

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VNNC General Meeting Agenda

July 13, 2016 (Wednesday, 7:00-10:00 pm)

Van Nuys Constituents Center Conference Room

6226 Van Nuys Blvd. Conference Room 1A

Van Nuys, CA 91401-27

  1. Call To Order & Pledge Of Allegiance To the United States of America.
  2. Roll Call (Quorum Call)
  3. Comments from the Chair –Speaker’s Times, Cell Phones, Conversations, Correspondence Received and approval of minutes. Introductions of first time attending stakeholders. *Speaker Cards: 2, minutes, 2 Public Comment Times. (This includes speaker cards on agenda items — a limit of 10 minutes for the entire meeting per stakeholder.)
  4. Public Comment (On matters within the VNNC Board’s Jurisdiction.)
  5. Old Business:
    • A. none
  6. New Business:
    • A. Presentation by candidate Marcela Rodriguez to be followed by election for one (1) open non-profit seat on the Council Board.
    • B. Presentation by Outreach Chair Maria Skelton, reviewing the recent activities of the Outreach Committee.
    • C. Discussion on the feasibility of the VNNC renting local office space for the purpose of establishing an ongoing VNNC office.
    • D. Discussion on the feasibility of creating a map of local establishments and eateries to be made available by the Los Angeles Superior Court to visitors, jurors, and other various patrons of the Van Nuys Courts so as to stimulate local businesses (John Hendry)
    • E. Anna Huizar of the City of LA Office of Community Beautification to speak on community cleanup tools, graffiti abatement, bulky item pickup, and other similar services offered by the City.
    • F. Discussion in regards to doing community cleanups in the Van Nuys District area and the possibility of partnering with Public Works and the City Council.
    • G. 6719-6705 N. Sepulveda Blvd. On Menu Incentive For Affordable Housing. The demolition of an existing motel, less than 50 units, consisting of (2) one-story buildings and (1) two-story building in order to construct a new 3 story, 44 unit residential apartment building over on grade parking. (Armin Gharai of GA Engineering, Inc.) Supporting Docs.: 6709 Sepulveda Blvd.Drawings Master Land Use Application Photoboard Letter of justification Vin Map
    • H. 6533 Columbus Ave.Propose for 5 single family homes in a R-1-1RIO zone property. Asking for a letter of support. No Case # available. (Boaz Miodovsky/Ketter Designs)
    • I. 14557 Haynes Street. Develop 64 unit apartments with retail store. Zone change (ZC) from [Q] P1-1VL-CDO to RAS4 to develop a 64 or 68- unit apartment building with retail store on the ground floor. Retail store= 7400 Sq. Ft. Case No.: CPC-2015-2597 (Michael Braun) Supporting Docs.: A1.0-SITEPLAN-Layout1 A2.0-UNDERGROUNDPARKPLN-Layout1 A2.1-GROUNDFLRPLN-Layout1 A2.2-FIRSTFLRPLN-Layout1 A2.3-SECONDFLRPLNFLRPLN-Layout1 A2.4-THIRDFLRPLN-Layout1 A3.0-ROOFPLN-Layout1 A4.1-ELEVATIONS_recover-Layout1 A5.0-SECTIONS-Layout1 14557 Haynes – Master Land Use Appl w case number14557 Haynes – Photo Key Map 14557 Haynes – Photos-Layout1 14557 Haynes-Radius Map
    • J. 14626 Raymer Street. Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Adult Cabaret/ Entertainment w/ Alcohol Beverage. Asking for a letter of support. No Case ZA-2013-0819-CUB-PA1. (Peter Garrell/ Garrell Law, PC) Supporting documents: Arch Drawings Condition Compliance one year Plan Review Findings Master Land Use Application Pre-application reasearch
    • L. The VNNC to discuss a motion to implement a consent calendar comprised of items that pass unanimously through committees; items pulled from the consent calendar will go to the end of business: Consent Calendar Standing Committee Descriptions (From 5/29/16 Government Relations/Rules & Bylaws Committee Meeting:
      • A) Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM): Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding all Planning and Land Use issues within the boundaries of the VNNC. All members of the PLUM Committee must complete Ethics Training (Anand/Ackerman).
      • B) Budget and Finance Committee: Reviews and makes recommendations regarding all fiscal issues before the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council (VNNC). All members of the Budget and Finance Committee are required to complete theTreasurer Training.
      • C) Public Health and Safety: Reviews and makes recommendations regarding all Public Health and Safety issues before theVan Nuys Neighborhood Council(VNNC). Such issues include crime, homelessness, and sanitation (Richard Hopp / Jacob Lynn).
      • D) Outreach and Communications: Oversees all outreach and marketing communications issues for theVan Nuys Neighborhood Council (VNNC). Such issues may include special events and website maintenance.
      • E) Government Relations, Rules, and Bylaws Committee: Reviews and makes recommendations regarding all Government Relations, Rules, and Bylaws issues before the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council (VNNC). Such issues include revisions to the Standing Rules and Bylaws and recommending Community Impact Statements (Anand/Ackerman).
      • F) Sustainability, Transportation, and Public Spaces Committee: Reviews and makes recommendations regarding all Sustainability, Transportation, and Public Spaces issues before the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council (VNNC). Such issues may include parks, transit, mobility, sidewalks, and sustainability (Ackerman/Anand).
  7. Community Impact Statements
    • A) The VNNC to submit Community Impact Statements (CIS) in support of the following Council Files:CF 15-0524 (Wesson-O’Farrell). Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils”andCF 15-0389 “(Wesson-Krekorian)Neighborhood Councils Representatives / Addressing City Council, Commissions or Boards / Sufficient Presenting Time”
      • -Motion to allow Neighborhood Council Board Members at least five (5) minutes of public comment when speaking to Los AngelesCity Council on an item for which the neighborhood council has filed a CIS, including possible amendment to the Council Rules,allowing for official representatives of Neighborhood Councils or Neighborhood Council Alliances to address the City Council, its committees, city commissions, and boards with sufficient time to present the official view of their Neighborhood Council Boards or Alliances. MOTION: The VNNC supports CF 15-0524 (Wesson-O’Farrell) and CF 15-0389 “(Wesson-Krekorian) with the condition that authorized speaker(s) be allowed to speak at the same meeting for which the item is agendized (Anand/Jeff Lynn).
  8. Public Comments
  9. Announcements
  10. Adjourment