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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T170000
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SUMMARY:Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee Meeting on Thursday\, February 22\, 5pm at the Van Nuys Library. \nOn our agenda: \n\nOrange (G) Line Transit Neighborhood Plan\n15477 Victory demolition to build a child care facility\n7205 N. Van Nuys Blvd Alcohol permit\nSepulveda Basin
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/planning-and-land-use-committee-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:PLUM,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T213000
DTSTAMP:20250528T002008Z
CREATED:20231130T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002008Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Meeting on Wednesday\, February 28\, 7pm at the Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. \nOn our agenda: \n\n\nConsider sending a letter to the Planning Department to support a proposed project (Case No. ZA-2022-8047-CU) that will replace a single family residence with a child care facility serving children from ages 18 months to 6 years\, located at 15477 Victory Blvd. (corner of Victory and Firmament).\n\n\nConsider an application for a Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) of  $4\,365.28 for Meals in Motion to cover the costs of food and materials for 8 free Family Cooking Night events (2 per month through June) to be held at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and serve up to 15 families per session.\n\n\nAgree to send a letter of endorsement that can be included in the City’s proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a $25 million grant to fund some projects in the Vision Plan for the 2000-acre Sepulveda Basin. These projects would create a more accessible\, safe\, and connected space within the Basin that would enable pedestrians\, cyclists\, and transit users to take advantage of the Basin’s many amenities.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-2024-0228/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Board,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T213000
DTSTAMP:20240309T012043Z
CREATED:20231130T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T012043Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting-Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Meeting cancelled. Join us April 10 for our next meeting \n2nd Wednesday
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-35-2024-03-13/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20240327T191827Z
CREATED:20240322T192415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T191827Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Joint Meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council and the Outreach Committee on Wednesday\, March 27\, 6pm in the conference room of the Marvin Braude Constituents Building\, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd\, Van Nuys\, CA 91401 \nSpecial Jt Mtg of VNNC and Outreach Comm on 03.27.24 Agenda-1 \nFree parking is across the street in the Chase Bank lot.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/outreach-committee-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Outreach,VNNC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T193000
DTSTAMP:20240425T172808Z
CREATED:20240329T212744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T172808Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Executive Committee will meet on Tuesday\, April 2\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library Community Room\, 6250 Sylmar to plan our next Board Meeting.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-57/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Executive,VNNC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T200000
DTSTAMP:20240329T213724Z
CREATED:20240329T213724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T213724Z
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SUMMARY:Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee will meet on Wednesday\, April 3\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar. \nOn our agenda: \n\nPublic Storage at 15350 W. Sherman Way\nAlcohol Permit at 7261 Van Nuys Blvd\nAlcohol Permit at 14860 Vanowen\nMayor’s Executive Directive 1
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/planning-and-land-use-committee-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:PLUM,VNNC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T213000
DTSTAMP:20250528T001842Z
CREATED:20231130T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001842Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Meeting on Wednesday\, April 10\, 7pm at the Marvin Braude Constituent Building\, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. \n\nLearn about the City’s process for licensing cannabis retail shops.\nLetter of support sought for application to City Planning to convert an underused office building into a public storage facility.\nThree Van Nuys restaurants seek letter of support for Conditional Use permit to serve beer and wine with food.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Board,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T200000
DTSTAMP:20240418T223417Z
CREATED:20240418T221736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T223417Z
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SUMMARY:Public Safety\, Human Services\, and Animal Welfare Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first meeting of the VNNC Public Safety\, Human Services\, and Animal Welfare Committee on Monday\, April 22\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library. \n 
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/public-safety-human-services-and-animal-welfare-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Human Services,VNNC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T200000
DTSTAMP:20240419T234405Z
CREATED:20240418T230141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T234405Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Outreach Committee Meeting on Wednesday\, April 24\, 6:30pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/outreach-committee-meeting-27/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Outreach,VNNC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20240423T000019Z
CREATED:20240418T230242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T000019Z
UID:23755-1714068000-1714075200@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Planning and Land Use Management Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Special Joint Meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council and the VNNC PLUM Committee\, which will take place on Thursday\, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Van Nuys Branch Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/planning-and-land-use-management-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:PLUM,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T183000
DTSTAMP:20240426T222300Z
CREATED:20240418T230328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T222300Z
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SUMMARY:Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Budget & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday\, April 30\, 5:30pm at the Van Nuys Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/budget-finance-committee-meeting-30/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Budget,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20240426T221946Z
CREATED:20240418T230411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T221946Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Committee will meet Tuesday\, April 30\, 6:30pm at the Van Nuys Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-58/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Executive,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T213000
DTSTAMP:20240508T214530Z
CREATED:20231130T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T214530Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting-Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Meeting on Wednesday\, May 8\, 7pm at the Marvin Braude Constituent Services Center. \nOn our agenda: \n\nConsider request for a Neighborhood Purpose Grant to help Van Nuys Community Elementary School update two murals on the school grounds.\nDecide whether to support a planning application to expand kitchen and storage and modernize the interior of the McDonald’s restaurant at the corner of Victory and Kester.\nDecide whether to support a City Council motion to encourage replacement of traditional streetlights with solar-powered streetlights whenever feasible.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T213000
DTSTAMP:20250528T002232Z
CREATED:20240508T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T002232Z
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SUMMARY:Special Meeting Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Meeting on Wednesday\, May 22\, 7pm has been cancelled. We apologized for the inconvenience. \nPlease support Van Nuys!
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/special-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Board,VNNC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20240521T013610Z
CREATED:20240513T182758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T013610Z
UID:23872-1716487200-1716494400@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Planning and Land Use Management Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Committee on Thursday\, May 23\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/planning-and-land-use-management-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:PLUM,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T183000
DTSTAMP:20240531T223817Z
CREATED:20240531T223644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T223817Z
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SUMMARY:Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Budget & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday\, June 2\, 5:30pm at the Van Nuys Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/budget-and-finance-committee-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Budget,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T213000
DTSTAMP:20240531T225116Z
CREATED:20240531T225116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T225116Z
UID:23897-1717525800-1717536600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Executive Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Executive Board will meet Tuesday\, June 2\, 6:30pm at the Van Nuys Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/executive-board-meeting/
LOCATION:6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Council Chambers Room\, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Van Nuys\, CA\, 91401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Executive,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T213000
DTSTAMP:20250528T001711Z
CREATED:20231130T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001711Z
UID:23366-1718218800-1718227800@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Van Nuys community members are invited to attend the meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Braude Center to learn details from the Department of Sanitation about a long-anticipated project to transform the median on the westside of Sepulveda Blvd. between Haynes and Lemay Streets from an eyesore into a green oasis.\n \nOther topics to be considered at the Board meeting include:\n\n\nUpdate on the status of the VNNC budget for the fiscal year ending June 30 and plans for Fiscal Year 2024/25.\nRecommendations to file Community Impact Statements on three City Council Motions.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Board,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T180000
DTSTAMP:20240628T224940Z
CREATED:20240628T224708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T224940Z
UID:23947-1719941400-1719943200@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the VNNC Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday\, July 2\, 5:30pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/budget-finance-committee-meeting-31/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Budget,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T190000
DTSTAMP:20240628T224908Z
CREATED:20240628T224908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T224908Z
UID:23951-1719943200-1719946800@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The VNNC Executive Committee will meet on July 2\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, to plan our next Board Meeting.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-59/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Executive,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T213000
DTSTAMP:20240710T011519Z
CREATED:20231130T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T011519Z
UID:23367-1720638000-1720647000@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting-Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-35-2024-07-10/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T203000
DTSTAMP:20240726T214814Z
CREATED:20240726T214814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T214814Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Outreach Committee Meeting Tuesday\, July 30\, 6:30pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar. \n 
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/outreach-committee-meeting-28/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Outreach,VNNC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20240729T163250Z
CREATED:20240727T174528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T163250Z
UID:24020-1722535200-1722542400@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:VNNC Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting on Thursday\, \nAugust 1\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar. \nOn our agenda: \n\nHero Motor Sports – 14358 Calvert Street\nMini-Mart & Recycling Center – 6826 Kester Ave\nResidential Lot Split – 6443 Columbus Ave\nArts in Van Nuys\nArtificial turf at Van Nuys parks\n\nAgenda details: \nVan Nuys Neighborhood Council\nPLUM Committee Meeting\nAGENDA\nAugust 1\, 2024 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nVan Nuys Branch Library \nCommunity Room \n6250 Sylmar Ave. \nVan Nuys\, CA 91401 \n  \n\nRoll Call and Pledge of Allegiance\nComments from the new PLUM Chair\nDiscussion and possible action: Motion to nominate VNNC board members Ann Kalb and Brian Edelman to the PLUM Committee. Status of suspension for board member John Hendry.\nDiscussion and possible action: Hero Motor Sports – 14358 Calvert Street. Conditional use permit to allow the use of a 9656 sf automotive body shop with spray booth in the C2-1VL zone. Case No. ZA-2023-1603-CU. Supporting Documents: Project Plans\, Application\, Findings\, Vicinity Map\, Exhibits. Representative: Arturo Gonzalez\nDiscussion and possible action: Mini-Mart & Recycling Center – 6826 Kester Ave. A Conditional use permit to grant the offsite sale of beer and wine in conjunction with an existing mini market of 1470 SQ.FT with hours of operation from 7 am to 6 pm daily. Case No. ZA-2024-2372-CUB. Supporting Documents: Application\, Project Plans\, Findings\, Vicinity Map. Representative: Alexa Garcia of Imagine Architecture.\nDiscussion and possible action: Residential Lot Split – 6443 Columbus Ave. Subdivision of one R1 lot into three R1 lots for the construction of one duplex and one SFD and two ADU’s located in the R1-1-RIO Zone. Case No. AA-2023-6458-PMLA-HCA. Supporting Documents: Application 1\, Application 2\, Environmental Determination\, Parcel Map\, Tentative Tract Map\, Site Plan. Representative: James Woodson of JRW Consulting Services.\nDiscussion and possible action: Bringing arts program to Van Nuys. Utilizing city’s art development fees to bring art to the Van Nuys Community and collaborate with the VNNC. Presenter: Ayndrea Wilson\n Discussion and possible action: VNNC Board file a CIS in support of CF 24-0602 and amended requests for City action by the Energy and Environment Committee. Information can be found below the agenda.\n\nBackground: The preamble to the motion outlines negative impacts artificial turf can have on individual health and the environment. The motion (including amendments made by the Energy and Environment Committee) outlines reports that City Departments should make to help determine how the City could transition away from use of synthetic turf and artificial grass and towards the increased use of California drought-friendly landscaping. \nWe have an example of a problem field in our area. The two City Parks in Van Nuys (Van Nuys Recreation Center and Delano Recreation Center) have artificial turf playing fields\, which were installed in 2018. Such playing fields are estimated to have a useful life of an average of 10 years. However\, there is an area of the surface of one of the playing fields at Van Nuys Recreation Center where the surface is not level – it has dips that collect water when it rains and that pose a hazard for tripping when dry. Park staff have been told that the only way to “fix” this field would be rip up the field and redo the foundation. Recommend that the VNNC call this problem field to the attention of senior management of the Department of Recreation and Parks\, including the Commission that oversees the department\, and advocate for a solution to be found.  \n\nDiscussion and possible action: Questions to ask the Planning Department staff to discuss during a presentation they would like to make to the full VNNC Board on September 11 regarding updates to the South East Valley Community Plan.\nDiscussion and possible action regarding extending a VNNC welcome to the GALS Middle School\, which took occupancy in June 2024 of at its new campus on 14200 Runnymede.\nCommittee’s planning resources list and topic of discussions (if time allowed):\n\n\n\n\nOrange (G) Line Transit Neighborhood Plan (OLTNP) – Long range planning\nSouth East Valley Community Plans Update  – Updating regional community plans\nTransit Oriented Community Incentive Program – Housing element program\nTransit Demand Management – Mobility and transit tools\nLandscape and Site Design Ordinance – design point system program for Pedestrian-First Design\, 360 Degree Design and Climate-Adapted Landscape and Site Design – DRAFT\nHealthy Streets LA – Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure legislation passed by voters.\nCity Housing Incentive Plan (CHIP) – housing element rezoning program\nEast San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFVTC) – construction updates \nSepulveda Transit Corridor – Planning stage\nG-Line Improvements Project – Start of Construction in August\nSurvey LA – Historical Preservation\nSepulveda Basin Vision Plan – Sepulveda Basin vision plan final draft\nVan Nuys City Property – Council File 22-1485   – City council file to research in repurposing 5 city-owned property in Van Nuys\, near Van Nuys Civic Center. \nUrban Forestry (Tree protection) – Urban forestry report.\nRuth Bader Ginsburg Memorial – Purposed memorial at Van Nuys Civic Center\nJohn Hendry’s Corner \nReports from the Mobility Summit\nResearch retail space for VNNC community meetings and displays\nVNNC Planning Summit Part II announcement\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (2 min per stakeholder) \n\n\nCommittee topics to bring at the next meeting.\nAdjournment \n\n  \nENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the health and environmental risks from polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other contaminants\, the transition away from use of synthetic turf or artificial grass\, transition towards California drought-friendly landscaping\, and related matters. \nRecommendations for Council action\, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky – Hernandez): \n\nINSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report with the following:\n\nIn coordination with the City’s Chief Heat Officer and the Climate Emergency Management Office (CEMO)\, a summary of policies regarding synthetic grass or artificial turf in jurisdictions with climate and water supply issues analogous to Los Angeles\, and their heat impacts citywide.\nRecommendations to effectuate a transition away from future installations of synthetic grass and artificial turf citywide.\nIn coordination with the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP)\, and the Department of General Services (GSD)\, an analysis of lifecycle costs (installation\, operation and maintenance) for different types of turf surfaces\, and recommendations to halt future installation of synthetic grass or artificial turf on City-owned property\, including athletic fields\, and a plan to remove and replace all current synthetic sports fields.\nIn coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power\, (LADWP) recommendations for incentives and rebate programs to remove and replace synthetic turf and artificial grass\, and encourage the transition to California friendly landscaping.\nIn coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO)\, RAP\, GSD\, and other impacted departments as needed\, report on the budgetary and policy changes needed in order to ensure that all city agencies adhere to the intent of this policy.\nIn consultation with the Los Angeles Unified School District\,The Los Angeles Community College District\, private schools\, and commercial properties\, provide options and recommendations to incentivize the replacement of synthetic grass or artificial turf on school playgrounds\, athletic fields\, and other uses.\nIn coordination with the LADWP\, recommendations to end the practice of watering of synthetic turf and artificial lawns.\n\n\nINSTRUCT the RAP\, and LADWP to immediately begin work on a study that will reveal true maintenance costs needed to keep active recreation fields in good condition and provide citywide access across all districts. This study shall include the following:\n\nComparisons between synthetic and natural fields in the areas of water consumption\, weed and pest abatement\, field wear\, including downtime for field repair and replenishment\, heat mitigation comparisons between natural and synthetic surfaces\, and potential liability concerns between material types and state of good repair.\nOverview of what RAP has done to address disparities between synthetic and natural fields. RAP staff shall engage with a variety of active sports associations\, youth sports associations\, parents associations\, and environmental organizations in this study.\n\n\nINSTRUCT the CAO\, RAP\, and LADWP to identify partners and funds for the study needed.\nINSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation\, with the assistance of the LADWP\, to report with recommendations on the environmental and financial impacts associated with the processing of synthetic grass waste in order to not affect the recharge of groundwater aquifers\, soils\, and biodiversity within the Los Angeles region.\nINSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services\, Urban Forestry Division\, and the Investigation and Enforcement Division\, to work with the CLA\, CEMO\, and all agencies with respect to the artificial turf policy 24-0602\, with regard to the City’s tree canopy and soil health.\n\nFiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. \nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes. \nFor: \nPico Union Neighborhood Council \nMar Vista Neighborhood Council Summary: \nOn June 28\, 2024\, your Committee considered Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky – Hernandez) relative to the health and environmental risks from PFAS and other contaminants\, the transition away from use of synthetic turf or artificial grass\, transition towards California drought-friendly landscaping\, and related matters. The Motion attached to the Council file includes some background on the matter. \nAfter providing an opportunity for public comment\, the Committee moved to approve the recommendations reflected above. This matter is now forwarded to Council for its consideration. \nRespectfully Submitted\, \nENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE \n\n\n\nMEMBER\nVOTE\n\n\nYAROSLAVSKY:\nYES\n\n\nMCOSKER:\nYES\n\n\nBLUMENFIELD:\nYES\n\n\nDE LEON:\nABSENT\n\n\nRAMAN:\nYES\n\n\n\nEV 24-0602_rpt_ee_06-28-24 \n-NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS- \nCouncil File 24-6020 \nENERGY & ENVIRONMENT \nMotion \nSynthetic grass\, or artificial turf\, is created by fusing together rubber and certain plastics to create the illusion of lush grasses. In recent years\, many people have installed artificial turf / synthetic grass for purposes of water conservation\, or recreational activity. These artificial fields were so popular\, that in states like California\, state laws were updated to at one point ensure that these types of products were essential in water saving policy. However\, numerous studies have concluded that the use of artificial turf / synthetic grass has several negative environmental impacts. \nArtificial turf is now known to contain harmful substances such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\, and other “forever chemicals.” In April 2024\, the Biden-Harris Administration\, through the \nEnvironmental Protection Agency\, categorized PFAS and other “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances dangerous to human health. The EPA has concluded that exposure to PFAS may lead to reproductive effects\, developmental delays\, and risks of some cancers. Exposure can occur through inhalation\, ingestion\, skin contact\, and mucous membrane exposure\, including microplastic dust kicked up on artificial turf fields. \nRunoff from artificial turf\, including tire rubber crumbs and other materials used for cushioning\, can cause PFAS and other contaminants to leach into groundwater or runoff into waterways and the ocean\, potentially contaminating drinking water. Additionally\, additional turf contributes to the urban “heat island” effect\, raising local temperatures\, while the City is engaged in other efforts to combat urban heat\, including cool pavement and increasing the urban forest. Artificial turf does not support life\, including insects and birds\, and by depriving underlying soil of water\, air and light\, can kill beneficial organisms in the soil for many years. \nIn 2023\, the State of California enacted SB 676 (Allen)\, which allows local agencies to prohibit artificial synthetic grass (turf) on residential properties\, repealing a previous 2015 state law which had approved artificial grass as a method to save water from irrigation. In fact\, several actions have focused on these types of lawns in recent years\, such as the 2022 Governor’s order which banned the practice of watering non-functional\, or purely decorative artificial / synthetic grass. The Governor’s order provided a potable water statewide estimated savings of between 156\,000 acre-feet and 260\,000 acre-feet per year\, the equivalent of water used by 780\,000 households. Unfortunately\, decorative lawns cannot be recycled\, and are placed in landfills after their use\, further allowing chemical deterioration and material breakdown which can find its way into local water sources. \nTo reduce health and environmental risks from PFAS and other contaminants\, the City itself should transition away from future use of synthetic turf or artificial grass\, and continue to incentivize the transition towards California drought-friendly landscaping broadly. \nI THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Chief Legislative Analyst to report with: \n\nIn coordination with the City’s Chief Heat Officer and the Climate Emergency Management Office (CEMO)\, a summary of policies regarding synthetic grass or artificial turf in jurisdictions with climate and water supply issues analogous to Los Angeles\, and their heat impacts citywide; e Recommendations to effectuate a transition away from future installations of synthetic grass / artificial turf citywide;\nIn coordination with the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Department of General Services\, an analysis of lifecycle costs (installation\, operation and maintenance) for different types of turf surfaces\, and recommendations to halt future installation of synthetic grass or artificial turf on City-owned property\, including athletic fields\, and a plan to remove and replace all current synthetic sport fields; \nIn coordination with the Department of Water and Power\, recommendations for incentives and rebate programs to remove and replace synthetic turf / artificial grass\, and encourage the transition to California friendly landscaping;\nIn coordination with the City Administrative Officer\, the Department of Recreation and Parks\, the Department of General Services\, and other impacted departments as needed\, report on the budgetary and policy changes needed in order to ensure that all city agencies adhere to the intent of this policy;\n\n    In consultation with the Los Angeles Unified School District\, The Los Angeles Community College District\, private schools\, and commercial properties\, provide options and recomméndations to incentivize the replacement of synthetic grass or artificial turf on school playgrounds\, athletic fields\, and other uses \n\nIn coordination with the Department of Water and Power\, recommendations to end the practice of watering of synthetic turf / artificial lawns.\n\n Presented By: Bob Blumenfield \nSeconded By: Kathy Yaroslavski & Eunisses Hernandez
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/vnnc-planning-and-land-use-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:PLUM
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-60/
CATEGORIES:Executive,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T190000
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Meeting on Wednesday\, August 14\, 7pm at the Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center Conference Room\, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. \nOn our agenda: \n\nConsider Neighborhood Purposes Grant to enable Van Nuys Elementary School to update two murals.\nConsider support for City Council motion to have City departments explore options to transition away from artificial turf.\nAdd a new Board member.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-2024-08-14/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Board,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T183000
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SUMMARY:Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The VNNC Budget & Finance Committee is meeting Tuesday\, September 3\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/budget-finance-committee-meeting-32/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Budget,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T193000
DTSTAMP:20240830T174427Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The VNNC Executive Committee will meet Tuesday\, September 3\, 6:30pm at the Van Nuys Library.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-61/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Executive,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T183000
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SUMMARY:Special Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Special Board Meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council on Wednesday\, September 4\, 6:30pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\,  for the purpose of seating new members and approving expenditure reports.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/special-board-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Board,VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T213000
DTSTAMP:20250528T001538Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council on September 11\, 7pm at the Marvin Braude Building Conference Room\, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. \n\nApprove an updated VNNC budget.\nConsider support for a City Council Motion which provides directions to City staff of various agencies to conduct studies and make recommendations regarding potential steps the City could take to transition away from the use of synthetic turf or artificial grass and transition towards California drought-friendly landscaping.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/board-meeting-35-2024-09-11/
LOCATION:Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center\, 6262 Van Nuys Bl\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:VNNC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T193000
DTSTAMP:20240927T032904Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Outreach Committee Meeting on Tuesday\, October 1\, 6pm at the Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar.
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/outreach-committee-meeting-29/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Library\, 6250 Sylmar Ave\, Van Nuys\, 91401
CATEGORIES:Outreach,VNNC
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