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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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SUMMARY:Senior Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/senior-symposium-2/
LOCATION:One Generation Center\, 17400 Victory Blvd\, Van Nuys
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T221834Z
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SUMMARY:Beautification Conference
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works\, the Office of Community Beautification\, and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful\, we are pleased to invite you to the Sixth Annual Beautification Conference held Tuesday\, May 21\, at Pan Pacific Park. The conference will be held inside the Recreation Center at 7600 Beverly Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036. \nAbout the Conference: \nJoin us for an opportunity to network and collaborate with other Angelenos on topics focused around beautifying the City. More than 250 attendees and 30 exhibitors will gather to discuss current beautification efforts\, share resources available to LA residents\, and exchange valuable information through informative panels. \nLocal leaders\, speakers\, and attendees \nInspiring keynote speakers \nLearn about community beautification opportunities\, sustainable gardening\, and practices in the home \nEvent is free and open to all (registration required) \nInteractive Resource Exposition \nLive Sustainable Gardening Workshop \n100 shade trees available\, restrictions apply* \nRain barrel raffle\, restrictions apply*
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/beautification-conference-3/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Park\, 7600 Beverly Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90036
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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:20260430T204325
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240506T234751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T234751Z
UID:23816-1717344000-1717356600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Spring Concert & Festival
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/spring-concert-festival-2/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park\, 14201 Huston St.\, Sherman Oaks
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240531T225116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T225116Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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:20240613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240611T174054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T174054Z
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SUMMARY:Roscoe Blvd Construction Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to two community meetings about upcoming construction on Roscoe Boulevard for the North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project \nOnline Community Meeting Date: Thursday\, June 13\, 2024 Time: 12pm to 1pm Zoom Link: bit.ly/nsfvcm Meeting ID: 832 8782 4337 Dial-in: +1 669 900 9128  In-Person Community Meeting Date: Thursday\, June 13\, 2024 Time: 6pm 7:30pm Location: Plaza del Valle Community Center (Access from main roundabout off Van Nuys Bl and next to children’s playground) 8610 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Panorama City  \nThe project will improve east-west transit service with better access to jobs\, education\, and essential services. Construction may begin as early as Monday\, June 17 on Roscoe Blvd. between Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Coldwater Canyon Ave. to convert the existing curbside peak-period lanes to peak-period bus lanes. Attend one of the two community meetings to be informed and ask questions! \nRead more about the project and the community meetings here: https://www.metro.net/projects/north-sfv-brt/
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/roscoe-blvd-construction-meeting/2024-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240405T064235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T001731Z
UID:23708-1718442000-1718454600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Budget Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/budget-day-7/
LOCATION:City Hall
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T184508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T191115Z
UID:23879-1719043200-1719057600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Big Dog Walk for Life Postponed
DESCRIPTION:LA Animal Services has made the decision to postpone the large-scale Big Dog Walk for Life and Shelter Clean Up event that was scheduled on June 22 to ensure we maximize assistance to animals in our shelters while keeping our animals\, volunteers\, and staff safe. \nWe deeply appreciate the enthusiastic response to the Big Dog Walk for Life and Shelter Clean Up event\, and we look forward to reimagining it this Fall with all of you. We will keep you informed of new developments and look forward to coming together for an exciting and successful event. \nPlease remember that\, even without a large group event\, dog walking happens every day in the shelters\, and those who are new to this can still sign up to get trained on safe handling and taking dogs out for exercise. \n \nLA Animal Services is calling on Angelenos to help make a BIG difference on Saturday\, June 22\, 2024. All six LA Animal Centers are participating in the first Big Dog Walk for Life & Shelter Clean Up event. From 8am to 12 Noon\, volunteers and the public can visit the Animal Services Center of their choice and take a big dog out for a walk\, or help by cleaning dog kennels while our canine friends are out on a walk. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit https://laanimalservices.com/bigdogwalk
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/big-dog-walk-for-life/
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240509T225558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T225558Z
UID:23834-1719046800-1719057600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Fireworks Buyback Program
DESCRIPTION:Turn in illegal fireworks and receive a gift card while supplies last
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/fireworks-buyback-program-2/
LOCATION:Brand Park\, 15121 S. Brand Blvd\, Mission Hills
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240611T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T182511Z
UID:23931-1719079200-1719093600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/movies-in-the-park-2/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park\, 14201 Huston St.\, Sherman Oaks
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T181843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T181843Z
UID:23858-1719082800-1719090000@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:NoHo Summer Nights: Free Concerts in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:June 22: Elton John vs. Billy Joel \nJuly 6: Locked out of Heaven\, Bruno Mars Tribute \nJuly 20: The Roaries\, Oldie/ Grease Tribute \nAugust 3: Element Band\, Sounds of the Mediterranean \nAugust 17: Blank Space\, Taylor Swift Tribute
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/noho-summer-nights-free-concerts-in-the-parks/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:North Hollywood Park\, 11430 Chandler Blvd\, North Hollywood
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240506T234912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T234912Z
UID:23819-1719658800-1719673200@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:San Fernando Valley Pride
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/san-fernando-valley-pride-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T182159Z
UID:23865-1719691200-1719698400@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:NoHo Summer Nights: Free Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:June 29: Top Gun: Maverick \nJuly 13: Paw Patrol \nJuly 27: Grease \nAugust 10: Barbie \nAugust 24: Coco
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/noho-summer-nights-free-movies-in-the-park/2024-06-29/
LOCATION:North Hollywood Park\, 11430 Chandler Blvd\, North Hollywood
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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:20260430T204325
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:20240706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T181843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T181843Z
UID:23860-1720292400-1720299600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:NoHo Summer Nights: Free Concerts in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:June 22: Elton John vs. Billy Joel \nJuly 6: Locked out of Heaven\, Bruno Mars Tribute \nJuly 20: The Roaries\, Oldie/ Grease Tribute \nAugust 3: Element Band\, Sounds of the Mediterranean \nAugust 17: Blank Space\, Taylor Swift Tribute
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/noho-summer-nights-free-concerts-in-the-parks/2024-07-06/
LOCATION:North Hollywood Park\, 11430 Chandler Blvd\, North Hollywood
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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:20240711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240710T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T184808Z
UID:24000-1720695600-1720702800@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Chill with a Cop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/chill-with-a-cop/
CATEGORIES:Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T182159Z
UID:23866-1720900800-1720908000@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:NoHo Summer Nights: Free Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:June 29: Top Gun: Maverick \nJuly 13: Paw Patrol \nJuly 27: Grease \nAugust 10: Barbie \nAugust 24: Coco
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/noho-summer-nights-free-movies-in-the-park/2024-07-13/
LOCATION:North Hollywood Park\, 11430 Chandler Blvd\, North Hollywood
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240702T211934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T001743Z
UID:23956-1721466000-1721476800@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Free Milkweed Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Santa Monica Mountains Fund\, the official partner nonprofit at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area\, is hosting a free narrowleaf milkweed giveaway at Cottonwood Urban Farm in Panorama City! \nNarrowleaf milkweed is a gorgeous native plant that serves as a host for monarch butterflies to lay their eggs. Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves. Help us restore the monarch butterfly population by picking up and caring for your own milkweed plants. \nWe will be giving away free narrowleaf milkweed at Cottonwood Urban Farm on July 20th from 9AM-12PM. Six plants per household will be given out to ensure hungry monarch caterpillars have enough to eat. \nWe will offer one English-language and one Spanish-language plant talk to share some great tips on how to care for your milkweed. \nPlanting instructions and additional info about our nursery: https://www.samofund.org/milkweed
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/free-milkweed-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240611T182511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T182511Z
UID:23933-1721498400-1721512800@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/movies-in-the-park-2/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park\, 14201 Huston St.\, Sherman Oaks
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T181843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T181843Z
UID:23861-1721502000-1721509200@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:NoHo Summer Nights: Free Concerts in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:June 22: Elton John vs. Billy Joel \nJuly 6: Locked out of Heaven\, Bruno Mars Tribute \nJuly 20: The Roaries\, Oldie/ Grease Tribute \nAugust 3: Element Band\, Sounds of the Mediterranean \nAugust 17: Blank Space\, Taylor Swift Tribute
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/noho-summer-nights-free-concerts-in-the-parks/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:North Hollywood Park\, 11430 Chandler Blvd\, North Hollywood
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240706T014727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T014810Z
UID:23970-1721844000-1721849400@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:ESFV LRT Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:There will be two community meetings this month:\n\nVirtual meeting via Zoom on Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM\nIn-person meeting in Van Nuys at the Mid Valley Family YMCA on Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM\n\n\nBoth meetings will feature the same agenda and a question and answer segment. The in-person meeting will also include an open house segment with informational booths covering various project disciplines. The community will be invited to engage with Project staff\, learn more about the Project\, and have their questions answered. We would love to see you all there!\nMeeting flyer:\nESFV_LRT_Community_Meeting_Flyer_July2024
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/esfv-lrt-community-meetings/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240513T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T182159Z
UID:23867-1722110400-1722117600@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:NoHo Summer Nights: Free Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:June 29: Top Gun: Maverick \nJuly 13: Paw Patrol \nJuly 27: Grease \nAugust 10: Barbie \nAugust 24: Coco
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/noho-summer-nights-free-movies-in-the-park/2024-07-27/
LOCATION:North Hollywood Park\, 11430 Chandler Blvd\, North Hollywood
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240726T214814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T214814Z
UID:24009-1722364200-1722371400@vnnc.org
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:20240731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240731T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
CREATED:20240706T014727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T014810Z
UID:23973-1722448800-1722454200@vnnc.org
SUMMARY:ESFV LRT Community Meetings
DESCRIPTION:There will be two community meetings this month:\n\nVirtual meeting via Zoom on Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM\nIn-person meeting in Van Nuys at the Mid Valley Family YMCA on Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM\n\n\nBoth meetings will feature the same agenda and a question and answer segment. The in-person meeting will also include an open house segment with informational booths covering various project disciplines. The community will be invited to engage with Project staff\, learn more about the Project\, and have their questions answered. We would love to see you all there!\nMeeting flyer:\nESFV_LRT_Community_Meeting_Flyer_July2024
URL:https://vnnc.org/event/esfv-lrt-community-meetings/2024-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204325
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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