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From VNNC board Member Maria Skelton: “I had a blessed time at the event. It was held at a beautiful church. There was plenty of laughter, food and fun. The DJ kept the music playing, while John attended the grill. The community strongly supported the event. The heat didn’t keep the people. I must say thanks to the council fro allowing me to attend the event.”

Van Nuys Neighborhood Council (VNNC)
General Committee Meeting Agenda For The VNNC October 14th, 2015 (Wednesday 7:00pm – Thursday 2:00am) 6262 Van Nuys Blvd (Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center) Van Nuys, CA 91401

  1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America
  2. Roll Call (Quorum Call)
  3. Comments from the Chair (President) of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council
  4. Public Comment (On matters within the VNNC Board’s Jurisdiction.) *Speaker Cards: 2
    minutes, 1 Public Comment Time. (This includes speaker cards on any and all agenda items — a limit of 10 minutes for the entire meeting per Stakeholders and Councilmembers alike)
  5. Secretary’s Report — Approve September Minutes
  6. Treasurer’s Report — Jeanette Hopp and/or Howard Benjamin (Second Signatory) — Approve Treasurer’s Report
  7. Committee Chairperson’s Reports, Budget Advocate’s Report, Elected Officials’ Reports, Election Chair’s Report & Any Special Reports from Councilmembers
  8. New Business
    • a. The VNNC to hear a speech and presentation from Jessica Borek about illegal
      street vending. The VNNC to continue to support it’s position on illegal street vending, and to work with local community leaders to address this issue.
    • b. Discussion on the earned-paid sick days issues, legislation and possible actions in the form of a Community Impact Statement and letters of support. (Rosemary Jenkins)
    • c. 6200 N. Kester Ave. and 14849 W. Delano Ave. Bonus Density with two on menu incentives. A new apartment Building with 16 market rate units with 1/11 to be very low 2 units and 1/35 Bonus Density 6 units to become a 22 unit apartments with 20-2 bedroom, 2-3 bedroom and 30% bike to replace parking. Support from board. Case no.: DIR 2015-1953-DB (Steve Friedman- Topanga Partners) Supporting docs.: 6200 Kester Apartments – Architect Plans 09-15-15
    • d. 4403, 14407, 14409, 14411 W. Tiara Street. Tentative Tract Map – for Condominium purposes and zone variance. New Construction of 8-Unit Condominium, total 14,389 SF x 30’-0” tall with total 16 parking for residents and & 2 guest parking spaces. ZV request to allow private open space on third level to be included towards total open space calculations. Seek letter7. 8. 9. of Support. Case no: TT-72973-CN, ZA-2015-3142 (ZV) (Julia Lee/ The Code Solution) Supporting Docs.:Arch Drawings Arch Drawings
    • e. 7005 Lennox Ave. 3 illegal units at apartment complex. Representative of the property owner is asking a letter of support from the board to legalize 3 illegally converted units on an apartment complex. No case number provided. Update and motion. (Jose Octavio Perez- Octavio Designs) Supporting docs.: 2015-8-12 Updated Site Visit
    • f. Divas who Rock/ Divas Build Future. Presentation. Divas Who Rock is an non- profit organization who would like to present at the general meeting and ask assistance in directing vacancies in establishing their organization in the Van Nuys community. No action to date. (Latese Williams – Divaʼs Build Future)
    • g. Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian to participate in the VNNC’s “Distinguished Speaker Series” and address our local council. The Assemblyman will give us an update on what is going on in Sacramento, as well as the projects he is working on in the district.
      h. The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council to support the 16th Annual Family Thanksgiving Feast hosted by the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, November 24th 2015 and part of the proceeds will help with food, shelter, counseling and life resources. (NTE $1000)
    • i. The VNNC to support the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC) Planning Forum this coming November in Studio City. The VANC hosts this event every year, and is a perfect place to learn and train for planning and land use issues. (NTE $1000)
    • j. The VNNC to support VANC and their Annual March Anniversary Mixer. The VANC hosts this event every year, and it a great place to network and meet new Councilpersons. (NTE $500)
    • k. The VNNC to take a position on Council File 15-1138 and to submit a Community Impact Statement (CIS). Homelessness and Poverty Committee; Housing Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on October 14, 2015. Motion document(s) referred to Homelessness and Poverty Committee; Housing Committee.
    • l. The VNNC to take a position on Council File 15-0974 and to submit a Community Impact Statement (CIS). City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is September 8, 2015. Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Fund / Transfer Fund to Each Neighborhood Council.
    • m. The VNNC to follow up on the possibility of having the LAPD recieve online police reports. The VNNC would like to take a continued leadership role in making sure online police reports become a reality in the City of Los Angeles.
    • n. The VNNC to reimburse Councilwoman Stacey Rains $109.00 for outreach in regards to the upcoming Education Summit.
    • o. The VNNC to submit a CIS to Council President Herb Wesson and the LA CityCouncil saying that Neighborhood Councils should be able to accept and support contributions and donations from the general public and stakeholders alike.
    • p. The VNNC to continue seeking office space for the council, and loop in Jeff Brill to negotiate the lease and terms of the agreement.
    • q. The VNNC to look into pressure washing and steaming Van Nuys Blvd. The VNNC to seek additional assistance and help in cleaning up the Boulevard.
    • r. The VNNC to create the position of Assistant Secretary. An election of the Primary Secretary to take place at the October meeting and to conform with the DONE approved
      bylaws.
    • s. The VNNC to look into putting lights around the trees, and getting the wreaths out of storage and up and decorated. The VNNC to also look into putting up additional holiday decorations. The VNNC to start the process as soon as possible, and celebrate the season.
    • t. Council Vice President Howard Benjamin would like to purchase an additional 86 banners for the Van Nuys area. The banners will be installed at major intersections throughout Van Nuys, and the VNNC to use the same rendering of the banner and logo. (NTE $10,000)
  9. Announcements
  10. Adjournment