Join Us This Week

Posted on 03/18/2024

Special Executive/Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tuesday-March 19, 2024

REMOTE ZOOM MEETING

Remote Conferencing by Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85028021945

Remote Conferencing by Phone: 669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: (Webinar) 850 2802 1945

8.1. [Funding] [Dir. Ahmadyveasi] Outreach Expenditures for Ciclavia Event - Discussion and potential action regarding an outreach expenditure for children’s books (Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike & The New Bicycle) and MVCC logo stickers not to exceed $700.

8.2. [Administrative] [Funding] Budget Adjustments - Discussion and possible action regarding the budget adjustments for March 2024.

Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on 03/18/2024

Board of Directors Meeting
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Location:
Windward School
, 11350 Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90066
Room 20
Parking:
 Upon arrival, please enter through the Sawtelle lot as a member of the security team will show you to a parking space and will guide you to room 20

6.1. Neighborhood Council Homelessness Liaison Appointment - Homelessness Liaisons will serve as the bridge between your council and the broader community efforts to combat homelessness. They will participate in our upcoming meetings, share  insights from your neighborhood, and collaborate with others to develop and implement effective strategies.

10.1. [ADMINISTRATIVE] [FUNDING] Monthly Expenditure Report - Discussion and possible action regarding the Monthly Expenditure Report [MER] for February 2024

10.2. [ADMINISTRATIVE] [FUNDING] Budget Adjustments -Discussion and possible action regarding the budget adjustments for March 2024

12.1. [ADMINISTRATIVE] [DIRECTORS MOTION: A. MARTON, S. GREENWALD, C. SAMILEY] Censure of Board Member Martin Rubin - Discussion and possible action regarding Censure of Dir. Rubin.

12.2. [POLICY] [DIRECTOR MOTION: J. MEUSER] Youth Board Seat Bylaws Amendment - Discussion and possible action regarding motion to add a Youth Board seat to the MVCC.

13.1. [FUNDING] [EACC] North Venice Little League NPG -Discussion and potential action regarding a Neighborhood Purpose Grant (NPG) in the amount of $5,000 for North Venice Little League.

13.2. [POLICY] [PLUM] 12749 W Mitchell Ave – Discussion and possible action regarding the development at 12749 W Mitchell Ave requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Density Bonus of Greater than 35% for a new 19-unit Multifamily Residential Building. Link to application and plans.

13.3. [ADMINISTRATIVE] In-Person With Hybrid Option for the Public at Quarterly In Person Board Meetings - Discussion and possible action regarding holding quarterly in In-Person With Hybrid Option for the Public.

13.4. [POLICY] [T&I] Council File 24-0055 (Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers / Fiscal Year 2022-23 Complaints And Citations / Enforcement / Education Program) - Discussion and possible action regarding Council File 24-0055 regarding data collection, improved enforcement, and educational outreach on gas-powered leaf blowers.

13.5. [POLICY] [T&I] Street Hump Application Cycle - Discussion and possible action regarding the 2024 residential speed hump application cycle.

13.6. [POLICY] [DIRECTOR MOTION: J. MEUSER] CF 24-0116 Clean Energy / Local Water Sources / Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) / 2035 Goals / Evaluation - Discussion and possible action regarding Council File 20-0116.

13.7. [ADMINISTRATIVE] [EACC] Outreach at CicLAvia Event - Discussion and potential action regarding MVCC booth at CicLAvia – Venice Blvd. Presented by Metro.

13.8. [ADMINISTRATIVE] [DIR. AHMADYVEASI] Partnership with Mar Vista Farmers Market for Bike Repair - Discussion and potential action regarding a partnership with Mar Vista Farmers Market leading up to the Ciclavia event on April 21st, at locations TBD. Locations may include Mar Vista Park, Mar Vista Library, and elementary schools where Mar Vista Farmers Market will set up Bike Repair Pop-ups throughout the month of April.

13.9. [FUNDING] [DIR. AHMADYVEASI] Outreach Expenditures for Ciclavia Event - Discussion and potential action regarding an outreach expenditure for children’s books (Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike & The New Bicycle) and MVCC logo stickers not to
exceed $600

MVCC & Assemblymember Issac Bryan in Mar Vista

Posted on 03/11/2024

The Mar Vista Community Council participated with Assemblymember Issac Bryan on Saturday at a local coffee shop. Issac Bryan had one on one chats with community members who came with questions and comments. At-Large Directors Jakob Meuser, Steve Paddock, Greg Kopelow, MVCC Chair and Zone 5 Director Drew Ruesch, and Community Director Carolyn K. Honda attended the event. It was a great way to start the weekend. 

Nourishing LA Seniors

Posted on 03/11/2024

Nourishing Los Angeles Seniors

Free Home Delivered Meal Program

SIGN UP

The City of Los Angeles is thrilled to announce the revival of its highly sought-after free home delivered meal program for seniors. The Rapid Response Senior Meals Program is crafted with care and tailored exclusively for seniors residing in the City of Los Angeles who could benefit from additional food support. Participants will receive a five free prepared meals per week delivered directly to their home. Everytable is a partner in the program and individuals that sign up may choose to select Everytable meals.

Eligibility Is Straightforward

To be eligible to receive for this free meal program, you just have to:

  • Reside in the City of Los Angeles
  • Be age 60 or older
  • Have a need for additional food support 

Seniors aged 60 and above living in the City of Los Angeles are eligible to receive five fresh meals per week at no cost, courtesy of Everytable! To sign up, visit everytable.com/ets and click on "Sign Up," or call the LA Department of Aging Hotline at (213) 202-5669.

Crime is up in Mar Vista.

Posted on 03/04/2024

Mar Vista Grab 'n Go was hit last week.

From Council Woman Traci Park:
It was a rough week on the public safety front. Among other things, numerous businesses in Venice and Del Rey were burglarized, and a video of two women fighting on the Venice boardwalk went viral. LAPD made three arrests in connection with the commercial burglaries, and they are investigating the incident at the boardwalk, which frustratingly, was video-taped by witnesses, but never reported to the police.

While we’ve made incredible progress on crime and homelessness, much work remains. This includes assistance from the County on mental health and addiction issues, which is desperately needed.

As I mentioned in my Legislative Minute (above), I’m working with LAPD and my Council colleagues to crack down on property crimes, like burglaries and retail theft. And, we continue to lobby the County for additional mental health and addiction resources for the most challenging cases remaining on our streets.

Please be aware and report crimes. MVCC will schedule a public meeting with LAPD with an emphasis on Neighborhood Watch. We must work together and be vigilant. 

The City of LA Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) opens Spring Season registration on March 4, 2024

Posted on 03/04/2024

 

The City of LA Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) opens Spring Season registration on March 4, 2024 for the PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports. Classes and clinics are available for youth ages 3-17. 

REGISTRATION: www.laparks.org

Thanks to the LA28 Olympics and Paralympic Games commitment, the PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Program provides affordable and accessible sports programming to kids of all abilities through Los Angeles. At 88 pre-qualified recreation centers and 36 pools sports programs are automatically offered for $10.00. 

Every recreation center and pool offers the PlayLA program.

• Pre-qualified centers and pools offer $10 youth sports programming

• All other sites have waivers available for those who qualify

Eligible income for waivers is $91,000. The low-income limit is established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Here are highlights from the PlayLA Spring Sports offerings:

• PlayLA baseball teaches teamwork, coordination, and strategic thinking while promoting essential social skills and a lifelong love for the sport.

• Girls Play Los Angeles (GPLA) softball teaches young girls fundamental skills with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship, coaches guiding them to improve throwing, catching, and hitting, fostering leadership and friendships through regular gameplay and practice sessions.

• PlayLA Learn to Kayak teaches youth basic kayaking skills, including kayak parts, launching, navigation, safety, and paddling in open water, promoting outdoor exploration and lifelong recreation in otherwise unreachable places. Perfect for those kids who love adventure! 

• Adaptive Swimming makes a splash with fundamental skills for youth with disabilities, improving motor skills, coordination, and cardiovascular health, all while having a "fin-tastic" time and building confidence and balance through strokes like crawl, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke.

To learn about all the PlayLA Spring Season, please visit www.laparks.org/play-la. Follow them on Instagram at @laparks.playla.

 

Mar Vista Crime Report

Posted on 02/12/2024


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