MVCC is seeking candidates for Zone 2 and Zone 5.

ZONE 2 Boundries are:
South of the 10 Freeway, North of National Blvd., East of Centinela Ave., West of 405 Freeway

ZONE 5 Boundries are:
South of Venice Boulevard; North of Culver City border (between Albright Avenue and Centinela Avenue); East of Centinela Avenue; West of the Culver City border along Albright Avenue; North of the Culver City Border

A Zone Director's Duties and Responsibilities:

Each Zone is represented by its own Zone Director who is a Stakeholder in that Zone. To confirm what zone you live in, please visit marvista.org and on the right side of the website, there is a section titled: FIND YOUR ZONE and you will have access to our Zone Map.

The MVCC Bylaws hold each director to the duties and responsibilities as follows:
a) to carry out the goals and objectives of the MVCC;
b) to authorize or approve all business of the MVCC;
c) to direct and control MVCC activities; and
d) to oversee the ethical and financial integrity of the MVCC.

Our Standing Rules require each MVCC committee to "notify the appropriate Zone Director(s) of agenda items specific to that Zone or immediately adjacent to it."

Zone Directors are also responsible for providing a report, as necessary, during the publically-held Board of Directors meeting. 

The process:

1. Interested stakeholders who wish to be considered must submit a statement of candidacy to Charlene.Samiley@marvista.org

2. The submission period is between now and AUGUST 14th, 2025.

3. The candidates’ names shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular Board of Directors meeting August 2025.

4. Interested Stakeholders may give a statement to support their candidacy at the 3rd Thursday -  August 21st 2025 Board of Directors meeting.

5. After statements have been made, the Chair shall appoint a Stakeholder from the list of submitted names subject to approval by a majority vote of the Directors in attendance.

6. If the first appointed Stakeholder does not receive the approval a majority vote of the Directors in attendance, the Chair shall then appoint another Stakeholder from the list of submitted names subject to the approval by a majority vote of the Directors in attendance.

7. If the Chair’s second appointee is not approved by a majority vote of the Directors in attendance, the Chair shall then make the appointment from the complete submitted list of candidates, and the appointment shall be final and shall not be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

**All candidates must comply with the requirements of Article X Section 6 of these Bylaws.  Bylaws can be found on our website under the Elections and Bylaws Committee.

Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) Breakfast and Questions with Mayor Karen Bass.

Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) Breakfast and Questions with Mayor Karen Bass.

Mayor Karen Bass attended a special in-person meeting of the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC — MVCC is a member, (Andrew Marton and Carolyn K. Honda represented MVCC) along with all 14 neighborhood and community councils on the Westside of LA) on July 21st , 7 AM, at Belmont Senior Living Village in Westwood.  She candidly answered several questions about the City's budget crisis; public safety concerns; an investigation into the cause of the Palisades Fire; her position on Metro's Sepulveda Transit Corridor project (a station directly located on the UCLA Campus with direct access to the UCLA Purple subway/D Line are key components unanimously supported by WRAC and MVCC); the status of an independent audit of her Inside Safe program dealing with homelessness; and the City's plan to deal with encampments in connection with the World Cup in 2026 and the Olympics in 2028.  We thanked the Mayor for joining our meeting and sharing information with us.  

Join us for A Tribute to Martin Rubin, Saturday, August 2nd

LAPD Pacific Division National Night Out

Updated Pacific Division Contacts

Updated Pacific Division Contacts

Pacific Area Crime Statistics & Information

Updated Crime Information

MVCC at Summer Venice Fest

We had a fun in the sun day at the Summer Venice Fest last Saturday. I woke my son up to help me set up our new pop up at 6 am. Couldn't have done it without him. We had lots of folks come to the booth, chat with us, grab some branded fun items  and they left with some info about MVCC. Our booth was set up with Council woman Traci Park's booth as our neighbor. She and her team engaged with the community as well. It was a good time with community friends-old and new, food and chats. Thanks to Delaram, Greg, and April for popping in and keeping me company throughout the day.