Education, Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Education, Arts and Culture Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm
IN PERSON

Location:

Windward School

11350 Palms Blvd

Room 410

Los Angeles, CA 90066

Stakeholders are advised to use the vehicle entrance off of Palms


 7.1 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Intro to EACC. What we do.

7.2 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Ideas and goals

7.1 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Intro to EACC. What we do.

7.2 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Ideas and goals

8.2 [ADMINISTRATIVE] Self-guided Tour Map for Venice Murals.

PHS & Homeless Meeting Wednesday, August 13, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm

PHS & Homeless Meeting
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm

IN PERSON

Location:

Windward School

11350 Palms Blvd

Room 410

Los Angeles, CA 90066

Stakeholders are advised to use the vehicle entrance off of Palms

7.1 [POLICY] MOTION – Discussion and Potential Action, Support Amendments to LAMC Sec. 41.18 – Support for CF 20-1376-S5 (Park) - SEE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR DETAILS

7.2 [POLICY] MOTION – Discussion and Potential Action, Safety Concern: Encampment, Trespass & Fire Hazards at 11351, 11357 & 11405 W Venice Blvd.Committee may discuss concerns regarding homeless encampments, trespassing, and fire hazards at the listed vacant properties, including reported open flame incidents, structural safety issues related to long-standing open excavations and expired permits, and potential risks to nearby homes and multifamily buildings. If ready, the committee may take action on a motion related to this matter.

7.3 [POLICY] MOTION - Discussion and Potential Action, Beethoven Street Traffic Safety - 3900 Block. Regarding narrow street width creating safety hazards for pedestrians and property damage from vehicle conflicts. Committee may discuss resident concerns regarding the narrow width of the 3900 block of Beethoven Street and related safety hazards, including property damage from vehicle conflicts, pedestrian risks, and high cut-through traffic volume. The committee may, if ready, take action on whether to support proposed remedies for improving safety on this block for consideration by the appropriate city agencies.

7.4 [FUNDING] Discussion and Possible Motion/Action – Neighborhood Purposes Grant (Beautify LA) Committee may discuss and take possible action on a request from Beautify LA for a Neighborhood Purposes Grant in the amount of $4,950. The proposed project includes providing shelter rides, hygiene kits, and food to unhoused individuals in Mar Vista; conducting eight trash and graffiti cleanups; beginning a community garden with donated flowers, bushes, and trees; and hosting two art events and one gardening event to promote community engagement, environmental sustainability, and neighborhood beautification.

Planning & Land Use Management Committee Meeting Thursday, August 14, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Planning & Land Use Management Committee Meeting

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.

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. 

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.