Education, Arts and Culture Committee Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, Feb.10, 2026- In Person

Education, Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday, Feb.10, 2026- In Person

Location:

Windward School, 11350 Palms Blvd.
Room 410
Enter on Sawtelle Blvd. or Palms Blvd. for parking.

NEW 7.1 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Proposal for Mar Vista Neighborhood Flag (see supporting documents)

7.2 [FUNDING] NPG for Clover Elementary (see supporting documents)

8.1 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Tour Map of Venice Murals

Public Health Safety & Homeless Committee Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 IN PERSON 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Planning & Land Use Management (PLUM) Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm ZOOM

Planning & Land Use Management (PLUM)

Thursday, February 12, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm ZOOM


Virtually at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81519230044

Remote Conferencing by Phone: 669-444-9171

Meeting ID: (Webinar) 815 1923 0044, then press #

9.1. Presentation by Livable Communities’ Initiative (LCI) The LCI is dedicated to addressing LA’s housing crisis by unlocking the development of gentle density – 3-5 stories of residential housing over small retail shops – along LA’s underutilized commercial corridors that can be transformed for walkability and livability with added parking. We are working with communities across Los Angeles Agenda - PLUM Page 3 of 3 https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/how/

9.2 [Policy] Council File 25-1484 Regulation of Sober living Facility Density discussion and Community impact statement.

 

Mar Vista Rec- Spring Soccer 2026

Mar Vista Rec Girls Spring Soccer

Mar Vista Crime Report - for January 2026

Mar Vista Community Council

Crime Statistics & Information

January 2026

 

Crime numbers for January 2026 and comparing it to January 2025 and the month prior to January 2026. 

As the first three months of 2025 averaged 95-105 crimes per month in the Mar Vista Community Council (MVCC) area, the last five months of 2025 had 71-79 crimes per month, a noticeable decrease in crimes.

For the first month of 2026, the MVCC area crimes continue with the lower side with 75 property crimes and five violent crimes.

The January 2026 Violent Crimes are :

1. RAPE – 1/16/26. Venice Blvd & Inglewood Blvd. Female at bar believed her drink was drugged, lost consciousness, believed she was raped.

2. ROBBERY – 1/03/26. Charnock Rd & McLaughlin Ave. Occurred In Apartment. Suspect & Victim are friends. Engaged in dispute, suspect pistol-whipped victim, and took property.

3. Aggravated Assault - 1/23/26. Charnock Rd & McLaughlin Ave. Suspect (ex-husband) threw a rock at victim during dispute.

4. Aggravated Assault – 1/22/26. Washington Pl & Inglewood Blvd. Suspect & victim were friends. During dispute, suspect brandished bb gun in waistband and swung a baseball bat at victim.

5. Aggravated Assault – 1/09/26. Palms Blvd & Overland Ave. Suspect and victim are neighbors. Suspect told victim to lower noise. When victim refused, suspect struck victim with fist.

GOOD NEWS

The large problematic homeless encampment on Sepulveda Blvd under the 10 freeway has been cleared out.

Personnel from both West Los Angeles, Pacific Area, Department of Sanitation, and Department of Social Services have clean and cleared out that vicinity.

What To Do To Prevent Your Home Burglarized:

• Consider investing in hidden your valuables by searching on Youtube: Hidden shelf compartments or hidden furniture compartments or “secret compartment furniture.

•  Invest in and use motion sensors on the side of the house and backyard.

•  With burglars occurring between 5:00pm and 9:00pm, take necessary means to make it look like you are home if you leave for a short period of time: put the TV on at extra loud volume, keep interior lights on, play music, close the shades so no one can peer inside.

Spring is Almost Here

Spring is almost here!

February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day.

February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day.

LA Animal Services will be offering reduced adoption fees during the Love Your Pet
Adoption Extravaganza event. 

Visit Saturday, February 17 and
Sunday, February 18. 

Adoption fees for dogs will be $51 (not including $20 license) and $75 for puppies. Adoption fees for cats will be $12.50 and $25 for kittens.

West Los Angeles Shelter
11361 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
(888) 452-7381

Wire theft leaves Mar Vista streets in the dark

Mar Vista neighbors woke up to darkness as the new year started. 
Quite a few blocks in Mar Vista are affected by street lamps were damage from wire theft. 
Council woman Traci Park and Mar Vista field deputy Matt Holden came out to survey the damage and speak to neighbors. Hopefully they won't be left in the dark too long and the damage will be repaired in a timely manner. 

This is such a problem, the Mar Vista wire stealing issue made the news. 

to watch the whole news story, click on the link:

https://www.foxla.com/video/fmc-nr96m89ubtytbl3h

License Plate Readers Now in Mar Vista

Information about the License Plate Readers from Council Member Traci Park's office:
 

MVCC and TOY DONATION for the HOLIDAYS

We hope you had a happy holiday season. 
To end our year, Mar Vista Community Council donated toys for distribution through the Nourish LA Sunday event. April Peterson, At-Large Director delivered the toys and managed the distribution. Thank you April!

Children loved the choices that included toys that were family oriented. Connect 4, Kerplunk, Twister, Doodle tablets, Checkers and Chess, and even guitars. We kept all children in mind from toddler to teens. 

A day in the sun and fun at Venice WinterFest

Mar Vista Community Council spent a day in the sun and had fun at Venice WinterFest. It was so great to talk and listen to stakeholders all day.

Community Director Carolyn K. Honda, CD 11 Council Member Traci Park, Chair Charlene Samiley, and Candy- Mar Vista Stakeholder

At-Large Director Greg Kopelow, Chair Charlene, Community Director Carolyn, and Zone 1 Director Ian Blue manning the booth and passing out MVCC swag

Youth Director Chloe Samley and her dad Roman

Zone 3 Director Andrew Marton, At-Large Director Dr. Jennifer Rafeedie, At-Large Director April Peterson, Carolyn, Charlene and Greg enjoyed many conversations with stakeholders who had lots of opinions, who wanted to learn about MVCC, and some who just wanted a safety vest and dog poo bags.  :) 

Officer Appreciation Day

Zone 3 Director ANDREW MARTON, who also serves on the COMMUNITY - POLICE ADVISORY BOARD - PACIFIC AREA, participated with preparing the OFFICER APPRECIATION DAY for our PACIFIC DIVISION OFFICERS who work day in and day out to keep Mar Vista safe. 

Look at all that pie! A beautiful and well deserved delicious time was enjoyed by all. 

Mar Vista's Blood Drive- We did great!

Did you know that an average 8 hour blood drive produces 5 pints of blood? 

Mar Vista logged in at 14! We were just shy of 3x the average!

We went above and beyond!!
14 donors registered, 2 donor(s) were deferred and 12 units were collected. We also registered 14 first time donors, your blood drive gave 36 people another tomorrow! This is amazing!

thank you to all who donated. 

MAR VISTA CRIME STATS- OCTOBER

MAR VISTA CRIME STATS- OCTOBER

October Crimes in Mar Vista

OCTOBER CRIMES IN MAR VISTA

The most notable aggravated assault was on 10/28/25 at Sepulveda Blvd just north of National Blvd when a homeless male shot and struck a homeless male in his temple.  

A similar incident occurred on 9/20/25 also on Sepulveda Blvd just north of National Blvd when a homeless female shot and struck a homeless male in his chest.  Suspect was arrested on the 9/20/25 incident.  

A large encampment is on Sepulveda Blvd under the 10 Freeway.

10/01 –  National Blvd & Sawtelle – 
Homeless suspect used pump nozzle at gas station to swing and throw at police  officers.  Suspect arrested.

10/02 – 10700 blk Woodbine St –
Suspect (friend) strangled victim after victim told suspect to go to rehab for drug use.

10/08 -  Centinela Ave & Pacific Ave - 
Male suspect struck female with vehicle when she crossed the street. Victim was in dispute with suspect’s girlfriend. 

10/25 – 2800 blk Sepulveda Blvd – domestic violence.
Husband strangled wife during dispute.

10/28 – 2900 blk Sepulveda Blvd – domestic violence.
Boyfriend strangled victim during dispute.

Three Robberies
10/03 – Sawtelle & Palms Blvd –
Two juvenile suspects pepper sprayed juvenile victim and took backpack. Possible marijuana deal gone bad.

In Residence – 10/12 – 12100 blk Mitchell Ave – boyfriend suspect forcefully took girlfriend’s phone during dispute.

Estes Business – 10/17 – Sepulveda & National Blvd – suspect swung knife at security guard after caught shoplifting.

Crime Trends, News, & Prevention Tips

Crime in October has been low compared to earlier in the year and previous years.

Auto crews are continuing to hit the Westside taking catalytic converters.  

They mainly target older vehicles from 2008 to 2012:

• Honda Civics

• Toyota Prius

• Toyota Corollas

It is difficult to protect your vehicle when parked on the street, try to park them in a well-lit area to deter them wanting to be seen. Consider investing in a car cover.

Targeted vehicles are targeted because the catalytic converters can be removed quickly and easily.  

If the vehicle is covered, the thieves will not know what vehicle it is.

Drive defensively. Drive safely.  Avoid road rage.

With all the vehicles and traffic and distracted drivers, there is a lot of road rages and traffic accidents.

This includes some busy streets in the Mar Vista Community Council area.   Drive defensively. Drive safely!

MVCC at the Neighborhood Council Summit

Mar Vista Community Council was invited to the West LA Neighborhood Council Summit at the Mar Vista Recreation Center on November 8th. 

Chair Charlene Samiley, Community Director Carolyn Honda, At Large Directors April Peterson, Steven Hedge and Steven Paddock, and Zone 6 Director Aaron Vanek attended.

Mayor Karen Bass and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto both spoke and had a short Q & A. The gist of the conversations were about how Community Councils can have an impact in their neighborhoods and City Leadership reporting on what they are doing

Mar Vista Community Council Presented with a Certificate

Mar Vista Community Council was presented with a certificate from Department of Neighborhood Council

Dodger Nights at Mar Vista Rec with Traci Park!

Couple of nights watching the Dodgers outdoors. Traci Park’s office sponsored raffles, we enjoyed the beer garden, taco truck, shared official Dodger Peanuts and cheers from Mar Vista fans. Thank you Council Member Traci Park for sponsoring this really fun evening.

Fall Festival and Blood Drive

FALL FESTIVAL + BLOOD DRIVE
Mar Vista Community Council had a booth at the Mar Vista Rec Fall Festival, and we sponsored a blood drive through Lifestream Blood. It was a beautiful Saturday filled with kids and families. The blood drive produced good numbers. MVCC gave safety vests that were the fashion statement of the day, rice krispy treats, chips ahoy, animal crackers, and goodie bags for kids that included play doh, a fun lighted ring, and bubbles!