VNNC Executive Meeting Agenda

November 1, 2016 (Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm)

Van Nuys Public Library, (Backroom of Library)

6257 Sylmar Avenue

Van Nuys, CA 91401-2707

  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. Secretary’s Report — Jeremy Pessoa
  6. Treasurer’s Report — Stacey Rains and/or Howard Benjamin (Second Signatory) — Approve Treasurer’s Report
  7. Committee Chairperson’s Reports, Budget Advocate’s Report, & Elected Officials’ Reports.
  8. Old Business
    • A. Presentation by candidates Wendy Molina and Jeanette Hopp and election new council member to fill vacant VNNC Non-profit Seat Number 2.
  9. New Business:
    • A. 6639 Norwich Ave. Second Dwelling Unit. A Zoning Variance to allow 2nd dwelling unit in a R1-1 Zone with yard setback and fence hight adjustments. Case no#: ZA-2015-4305-ZV-ZAA-F (Diahanne Payne/Plans Are Us) Supporting Docs.: chief-architect-premier-x5_-24×36-layout-6639-norwich-actual-1 case-mlu-applic118 letter-of-consent-october-29-2015november-23-2015-zaa-findings november-23-zv-findings
    • B. 14306 Oxnard street. Zone Variance. Allow continued maintenance and operation of automotive repair with spray paint booth in existing CM-1 zone closer than 500 feet of R-2 zone. (Tigran Vardanyan/SoCal Collision Center) Supporting Docs.:
    • C. Administration Item. Asking the VNNC to support the call for Eric Garcetti, LADWP to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030, to refrain from any new investments in fossil fuel infrastructure, and to ensure that all residents of Los Angeles reap the benefits of the transition to renewable energy. Discussion and Action. Supporting Docs.:renewable_energy_letter_2016_09-18 suggested_text_for_motion_2016_09-18 why_renewable_energy_2016_10-22
    • D. Presentation and funding request by Saaliha Khan of Northeast Valley Health Corporation requesting the VNNC assist/co-sponsor the Northeast Valley Health Corporation Toy Drive, Not to exceed (NTE) $300.
    • E. Presentation and funding request by Mercy Alpert re “Don’t Go Back” Halfway House for Men in Van Nuys (Dollar amount TBD)
    • F. Funding request from Glenn Bailey asking that the VNNC provide a donation for the 11/10/16 VANC Planning Forum and t he 3/9/17 VANC Mixer, NTE $500.
    • G. Presentation by Bladimir Campos re sanitation plan for Van Nuys.
    • H. Proposal that the VNNC adopt the following motion and issue a Community Impact Statement (CIS) stating that: “The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council is concerned with and supports our Stakeholders in resolving our parking, street quality, and safety problems.” (Dr. Weissman)
  10. Public Comments
  11. Announcements
  12. Adjourn