Van Nuys Neighborhood Council General Board Meeting – Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Van Nuys Neighborhood Council

www.VNNC.org

General Board Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center

6262 Van Nuys Blvd.,

Van Nuys, CA 91401

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Roll Call
2. President’s Report – Recruiting to Fill Vacancies & Board responsibilities
3. Vice President’s Report – BONC Recognition & Civic University: Homelessness
4. Treasurer’s Report and Approval of MERS – April 12, 2017
5. Presentation of Promotional Videos for Community of Van Nuys
6. Reports from Public Officials/Departments/Community Agencies/Budget Advocate (15 minutes)
7. Report from Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
   • i. Continued discussion and possible action of Work Plan
   • ii. Discussion and possible action: Approval of Minutes – April 12, 2017 VNNC General Board Meeting
8. Consent Calendar (5 minutes) PLUM Committee Recommendations:
   • i. Approve and Issue letter of support for: 6500 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Development of a 160-unit apartment complex, the development of a 160-unit apartment complex within a 156,288-sq. ft. building including 7 very low income units & 21,780 sq. ft. of open space. Case No#: DIR- 2016-4380. (Eric Lieberman/QES, Inc.) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/elg8avz6br36uvn/AACWW-NnZffcG8QFLZ6AblTba?dl=0

     Draft Letter of Support:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/w6v5n0fjk55lwsi/PLUM%206500%20N.%20Sepulveda%204%2019%2017%20.doc?dl=0

   • ii. Approve and Issue letter of support for: 7128 Van Nuys Blvd, ACYE (All You Can Eat). Conditional Use Permit & Beverage. Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of +/- 20 pinball game machines as an ancillary use to an existing restaurant and the expansion of the restaurant to serve alcohol. Case no#: ZA-2017-327-CUB-CU (Michael Morgan).  Arch Drawings Planning Application EAF Photo boards Special Instructions for Alcohol  Draft Letter of Support: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zdftp8jjg5m6gxj/PLUM%207128%20VNB%204%2019%2017.doc?dl=0

   • iii. Approve and Issue letter of support for:14530-14544 Erwin Street. Development for a 48-unit apartment complex. On menu incentive to increase the building height by 11 feet from 45 feet to 56 feet. Density Bonus for a 48 unit, 5-story residential building. Case no#: DIR-2017- 1079-DB-CDO (Armin Gharai/ GA Engineering Inc.) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6osyayks649w7w5/AACpKp02yej2atKdQL7ZyRpta?dl=0

     Draft Letter of Support: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ha9qucvfx6px63f/PLUM%2014530%20Erwin%204%2019%2017.doc?dl=0

   • iv. Approve and Issue letter of support for:14831 Burbank Blvd., Brother’s Pizza, Conditional Use Beverage, Application to allow the onsite sale of beer and wine to an existing restaurant. Case no#: ZA-2016-4989-CUB. (Patrick E. Panzarello/ Patrick E. Panzarello Consulting Services)  bradius CUB FINDINGS BROTHERS PIZZA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS BROTHERS brotherssite24x18Brothersfloor24x18 mluanotarized

     Draft Letter of Support: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7dk4rtqb5vinf65/PLUM%2014831%20Burbank%204%2019%2017.doc?dl=0

   • v. Approve and Issue letter of support for: 7745 & 7747 Sepulveda Blvd., Avio Coach Craft, Conditional Use Permit, Application to allow to add spray booths within fully enclosed structure in full compliance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 5 of LAMC, Section122.22.A28 and AQMD Rules 1132 & 1151. Case no#: ZA-2017-340-EAF. (Michael Kirillos/ MK Designs).  Planning Appilcation Arch Drawings & Photos Vin Map

     Draft Letter of Support: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0xjlb4s7icdhuyi/PLUM%207745%2047%20N.%20Sepulveda%204%2019%2017%20.doc?dl=0

9. Non-Consent Items and Items pulled from Consent Calendar: (30 minutes)
   • a. Discussion and Possible Action re: The VNNC to create an ad-hoc committee for movie night at Van Nuys Civic Center.
   • b. Discussion and Possible Action re: The VNNC to create a Drop-Box account for transferring large size file for posting links of supporting documents & information, and exchange of files with board members.
   • c. Discussion and Possible Action re: Office Space for the VNNC. Discussion of Filling Board Vacancies for June.
10. Discussion and Possible Action re: NC Election Timing (15 minutes)

11. Discussion and Possible Action for the VNNC to support with conditions CF:16-1320 (Wesson/ Cedillo/Huizar) to take a position of solidarity and collaboration with our community members who have been adversely affected by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity in our neighborhoods, and with community organizations who are advocating for undocumented members of our community.

    Draft CIS/Letter of Support: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xry53vhuy6c8rj0/VNNC%20CIS%20on%20Immigration%20and%20Sanctuary%20Cities%20text.docx?dl=0

12. General Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items within the Board’s Jurisdiction (up to two minutes per speaker)
13. Board Comments on Non-Agenda Items (10 minute)
14. Adjournment

5.10.17 Agenda