EXFIN- Executive Budget and Finance Meeting AUGUST 21 6:30pm - 7:00pm

EXFIN- Executive Budget and Finance Meeting

AUGUST 21  6:30pm - 7:00pm

IN PERSON

Windward School
11350 Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Room 20. 

Enter on PALMS for parking. 

6.1. [Administrative] [Funding] Monthly Expenditure Report - Discussion and possible action regarding the Monthly Expenditure Report [MER] for June 2025

6.2. [Administrative] [Funding] Monthly Expenditure Report - Discussion and possible action regarding the Monthly Expenditure Report [MER] for July 2025

6.3. [Administrative] [Funding] Budget Adjustments - Discussion and possible action regarding the budget adjustments for August 2025

6.4. [Administrative] [Funding] FY 2025-26 Administrative Packet - Discussion and possible action regarding the MVCC Administrative Packet for Fiscal Year 2025-26

6.5. [Funding] [PLUM] Development Door Hangers - Discussion and possible action regarding an expenditure not to exceed $2,000 for the costs (e.g., designing, proofing, printing, and distribution) to produce PLUM door hangers.

Board of Directors Meeting AUGUST 21 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Board of Directors Meeting

Windward School
11350 Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Room 20. 

Enter on PALMS for parking. 

13.1. [Policy] [PS&H] Support Amendments to LAMC Sec. 41.18 - Discussion and possible action regarding a motion to support CF 20-1376-S5 (Park), which calls for specific amendments to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.18 and for a report back by the City Attorney on the feasibility of amending 41.18 to prohibit encampments consistent with the Governor’s model ordinance.

13.2. [Policy] [PLUM] Opposition to SB 79 (Wiener) - Discussion and possible action regarding a motion to oppose SB 79 and any state legislation that mandates housing density without providing clear funding mechanisms for infrastructure, public safety, and municipal services.

13.3. [Policy] [DIRECTOR] [WRAC] Support Heavy Rail-Subway Options; Oppose Monorail Alternatives for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project (STCP) – Discussion and possible Agenda - Board of Directors Page 3 of 5 action regarding a motion to support the proposed heavy rail-subway mode of transportation instead of the proposed monorail alternatives through the Sepulveda Pass.

13.4. [Policy] [DIRECTOR] Beethoven Market-Restaurant Beverage Program (RBP) Requirements – Discussion and possible action regarding request for action by Los Angeles Dept. of Building and Safety (LADBS) Enforcement Division to perform an expedited review of Beethoven Market’s Restaurant Beverage Program license requirements to ensure compliance with all operating standards and community protections and if found in non-compliance to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance.

13.5. [Policy] [PLUM] 11335-11405 W. Venice Blvd. – Shoring - Discussion and possible action regarding a motion to request that Councilmember Traci Park’s office identify measures that resolve the long-standing open excavations and expired permits on the 3 parcels.

13.6. [Policy] [DIRECTOR] 11335-11405 W. Venice Blvd. – Safety Concerns at Vacant Lots - Discussion and possible action regarding request for action by City agencies to address public safety and nuisance conditions at vacant lots on Venice Blvd.

13.7. [Policy] [PLUM] 77 Mini-Market Application for Liquor License Upgrade & Extended Operation Hours - Discussion and possible action regarding an application for a Conditional Use Permit at 12131 W. Washington Pl. (corner of Washington Pl. and Grandview), for a liquor license upgrade from a Type 20 (Beer and Wine) to a Type 21 (Full line of alcoholic beverage) for off-site consumption and extended operation hours from 7am to 1 am.

13.8. [Policy] [DIRECTOR] Porchfest LA 2025 – Community Event Listing - Discussion and possible action regarding authorization for MVCC to share information about Porchfest LA 2025 in its public communications channels.

13.9. [Funding] [PLUM] Development Door Hangers - Discussion and possible action regarding an expenditure not to exceed $2,000 for the costs (e.g., designing, proofing, printing, and distribution) to produce PLUM door hangers.

Share Your Neighborhood Council Election Experience

Mar Vista Community Council knows our stakeholders experienced a LOT of frustration with the Election/Voting process. We were frustrated as well!

EMPOWER LA is asking for feedback regarding the experience. Please participate in the survey and let them know your thoughts on the exasperating process. Maybe we can get it better and easier for the next election. Fingers crossed. 

EmpowerLA is gathering feedback to better understand your experience during the 2025 Neighborhood Council election cycle, including input on what worked well and what can be improved. Whether you participated in the 2025 Neighborhood Council elections as a candidate, as a voter, or you didn't participate at all, we want to hear from you!

By sharing your insights, you will help us enhance future election awareness strategies and resources, which in turn will increase candidate and voter engagement. More importantly, you can help us innovate ideas to strengthen connections between Angelenos and their Neighborhood Councils.

The survey results, including raw data, will be incorporated into EmpowerLA’s post-election report. This report will be distributed via our newsletter and made available on our website.

Please complete this survey no later than Saturday, August 30, 2025.

JULY CRIME REPORT

JULY CRIMES AT A GLANCE

• 7/18/25, STREET ROBBERY: near Pacific Ave & Centinela Ave, ( 2 ) male teenage suspects approached F H 23 & Snatched Necklace After Asking Directions. 

• 7/12/25, AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: Gateway Blvd & Granville, domestic violence occurred. Suspect was arrested.

 • 7/11/25, AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: Ocean Park Blvd & Armacost Ave, a 5150 male suspect brandished knife at officers after slashing his own throat.

• 7/10/25, AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: near Venice & Inglewood Blvd, a male homeless suspect struck a female victim with a hard object

• 7/07/25, AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: National Bl & Glendon Ave, a domestic violence occurred.

• 7/06/25, BUSINESS ROBBERY: Department store on National & Sepulveda, a male suspect threatened security when confronted for shoplifting $200 clothes

• 7/06/25, AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: Near Washington Pl & Washington Bl, a male suspect (apartment unit neighbor) brandished a knife in the laundry room at female (neighbor) during a dispute.

• 7/02/25, AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: near Venice Blvd & Centinela Ave, during a parking space dispute, a male suspect pepper sprayed victim, victim smashed suspect’s car window, and suspect pepper sprayed victim again.

2025 National Night Out at Mar Vista Recreation Center

Mar Vista Community Council had a booth at the 2025 National Night Out at Mar Vista Recreation Center on Tuesday, August 5th from 5-9 PM

The event was a success. We met many stakeholders, first responders, and a fun time was had by all. We gave out a ton of Safety Vests with our MV Logo, personal alarms, doggy poo bags, and first aid kits. The safety vests were the fashion statement of the event! There was ribs, pasta, mac and cheese, hot dogs and pizza. Blasting music and raffles added to the fun. Our Council Member Traci Park and her staff were meeting Mar Vistans and celebrating with the rest of us. Big thanks to Andrew Marton who helped organize the event with the Rec Center. And thank you to our First Responders who met the neighborhood and brought their sirens, helicopter, fire trucks, lights and great energy to Mar Vista. Thank you to Andrew, Greg, Charlene and Jennifer for swinging by and helping man the booth. Always appreciated. 

Martin Rubin's Memorial

A few of us attended Martin Rubin's Memorial this past Saturday. 

Charlene, Andrew, Stephen P and Carolyn attended Martin’s Memorial. 

Martin’s younger brother Jerry organized the beautful tribute. He had a lot of friends in attendance. We learned of Martin’s devotion and commitment to the goal of turning the Santa Monica Airport into a park for the community.

Matt Halden, Traci Park’s field deputy for Mar Vista spoke about Martin’s contributions to Mar Vista and beyond.

It was a beautiful day and an afternoon of sunshine and fond memories.  

Martin's brother Jerry at the microphone with friends and supporters of Martin's dream.

Matt Halden from Traci Park's office, Stephen Paddock - PLUM Chair, and Andrew Marton- Homeless and Safety Chair attended. Chair Charlene Samiley and Community Director Carolyn K. Honda were there as well, but were camera shy. 

Martin’s brother Jerry brought the last can of a box of Canada Dry that Carolyn brought Martin while he was in the hospital. Martin requested it. Jerry said that it meant so much when he saw the cans because they brought back so many memjories of childhood days with his brother. They both loved Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Cheers Martin!

Matt Halden, Traci Park’s field deputy for Mar Vista spoke about Martin’s contributions to Mar Vista and beyond.

It was a beautiful tribute on a beautiful day. 

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