VNC Board of Officers Meeting Agenda
Board of Officers Meeting Agenda
Westminster Elementary School (Auditorium)
1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, 90291
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order and Roll Call.
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of any outstanding minutes submitted by the Secretary
January 20, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
(see http://venicenc.org/files/090120VNCBoardAgendaRev.doc)
Committee Reports are provided in written form when available
4. Treasurers Report – See Exhibit A accept report as presented
5. Scheduled Announcements (no more than 1 minute per report unless otherwise stated)
A Mike Newhouse (president@venicenc.org): Misrepresentation of Mike, Linda & DeDe Audet on voter ballots in that their support or opposition to ballot issues implies that they are speaking for the VNC when they were assured that the ballot would inform voters that the mention of the VNC was for identification purposes only. That was not done, and it therefore appears as though the VNC was taking the stated position – in one instance both for (Mike) & against (DeDe) the same issue.
B Governmental Reports
• DONE: Deanna Stevenson
• LAPD: Officer ?, Senior Lead Officer
• State Assemblyperson Ted Lieu: Liaison
• Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Stephen Cheung, West Area Director
• City Councilperson Bill Rosendahl: Arturo Piña, Field Deputy
• LADWP: DeDe Audet – Challis McPherson
C From Board Members & Parliamentarian
I Stewart Oscars (stewart.oscars@gmail.com): Homeless Count Report
II Ivan Spiegel (ivan13147@verizon.net):
• Town Hall
• CIP Announcements
D William (Bill) Bean (866-861-2010; wjbean@gmail.com): We have a need to hire Census workers. Workers need to be eighteen or older, be able to take forty hours of paid training, and be willing to work part-time evenings and weekends. I would like to present information, pay fliers, and more specific requirements for employment to the board.
The U.S. Census would also like make use of donated space for testing and training. Testing is a two hour process. Training would require space for one week (5 work days) or an evening weekend schedule. Both require ample parking, restroom facilities, and adequate seating for 24 persons per session. Training will begin the weeks of March 30 and April 6, 2009. Testing any time through the end of March and possibly beyond.
6. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person)
(no board member announcements permitted)
7. Old Business
8. New Business
A Mike Newhouse (president@venicenc.org)
I Presentation by & questions to candidates to vacant Board Community Officer position and Board vote:
The election procedure will be by ballot and will be posted for public review immediately after the completion of the following process: (i) One ballot will be used listing all Board candidates; (ii) Each board member will vote for 1 Board candidate; in the event of a tie between two or more candidates for the one board position, runoff votes will be held between the tied candidates until the position is filled; (iii) Upon completion of the voting process, board members will sign their ballots and the ballots will be immediately posted for public review.
II Appointment of Renee Shuss to Neighborhood Committee
III Mindy Meyer (mmeyer@pacbell.net) and Carolyn Rios (crlynrios@ca.rr.com): Present Certificate of Appreciation to Captain Johnson for Extraordinary Service to Venice for over 30 years. (Authorize Mindy and Carolyn to present if to him if he’s not present – mention Retirement Party – See Exhibit B.
B From Board Member
I Marc Saltzberg (outreach@VeniceNC.org): This motion is brought by Marc Saltzberg, an interested Stakeholder. Mr. Saltzberg moves that the attached resolution regarding HUD-Held Mortgages of Breezes Del Mar Apartments (Exhibit C) stating “the Venice Neighborhood Council Board… [urges] the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to deny early prepayment of its mortgages to the Owners of Breezes Del Mar Apartments” be adopted by the Venice Neighborhood Council and that interested parties as specified in the
Resolution be notified.
II Marc Saltzberg (outreach@VeniceNC.org) on behalf or himself and LUPC: Recommend that the Board of the Venice Neighborhood Council adopts as its policy regarding development of County land in Marina Del Rey the resolution and LUPC letter in Exhibit D.
C From Neighborhood Committee
I Linda Lucks (Lindalucks@aol.com) on behalf of Neighborhood Committee: The Neighborhood Committee recommends the adoption of a Venice Emergency Plan developed over a year as a living document by the Emergency Preparedness task force and adopted by the Neighborhood Committee. See Exhibit E
D From Stakeholder
I Bruce Birch (retrogrouch@earthlink.net): Motion to amend SR 5 as follows: “… However, we reserve the right to take a position and/or appeal at a later date in the event the project, as initially presented to the hearing authority, is changed without the consent of the affected parties. …” See also Item 8 E II
E From LUPC
I Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Regarding DIR 2008-4703 DI, Director’s (of Planning Department) Interpretation of Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance as it pertains to VCZSP; considering that LUPC unanimously disagrees with the Director’s Interpretation and wants the Director to consider VNC prior recommendations, LUPC recommends that the VNC Board of Officers recommend that this document be reconsidered in light of prior recommendations made by VNC. [Discussion only]
II Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC:
——-Original Message——-
From: Challis Macpherson [mailto:challis.macpherson@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:18 PM
To: ‘Joe Murphy’; ‘Mike Newhouse’
Cc: LUPC@venicenc.org
Subject: VNC Board agenda-De Minimis Form Letter
Dear Joe:
LUPC recommends removing the word “appeal” from subject letter and insert “take further action”. Motion made by Arnold Springer, seconded by Matthew Geller and passed unanimously. Challis Macpherson moves that VNC Board of Officers replace previously approved “De Minimis Form Letter” with below proposed letter:
Venice Neighborhood Council
PO Box 550, Venice CA 90294 /www.VeniceNC.org
Email: info@VeniceNC.org, /Phone or Fax: 310.606.2015
January 25, 2009
Los Angeles City Planning Department
200 North Spring
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2601
Subject: CASE NO. (street address), Venice, California 90291
Dear Madam or Sir:
Please be advised that the Venice Neighborhood Council’s Board of Officers, upon the recommendation of our Land Use and Planning Committee, has consented to take a position of “No Opinion, No Recommendation Without Prejudice” and not send a recommendation for action to Council District 11, Planning Department or any other governmental entity on the referenced planning case. However, we reserve the right to take a position and/or take further action at a later date in the event the project, as initially presented to the hearing authority, is changed without the consent of the affected parties.
Please provide a copy of the decision letter to the Venice Neighborhood Council, Post Office Box 550, Venice, California 90294, or electronically to Board@VeniceNC.org and LUPC@VeniceNC.org.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Venice Neighborhood Council
Mike Newhouse, President of Venice Neighborhood Council
Cc: Applicant
Applicant’s Representative:
Secretary@VeniceNC.org
Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org VNC Land Use and Planning Committee
III Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Regarding LUPC proposals for community use of 520 Venice Way:
From: Challis Macpherson [mailto:challis.macpherson@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:18 PM
To: ‘Joe Murphy’
Cc: LUPC@venicenc.org; ‘Mike Newhouse’
Subject: VNC Board agenda-520 Venice Way proposals
LUPC has a recommendation regarding the three proposals for 520 Venice Way, made by Arnold Springer, Seconded by John Reed and passed unanimously. Please add agenda item:
Regarding proposals to occupy city owned land located at 520 Venice Way, Challis Macpherson moves that VNC Board of Officers accept LUPC’s recommendation to recommend to Councilman Rosendahl that the Venice Nursery/Garden Resource Center be adopted and situated as proposed; and that the Venice Heritage Museum (Red Car) be situated on Centennial Park, located immediately East of the Venice Public Library, as soon as possible and that the restoration (of the Red Car) take place there on that site.
There was no presentation of the proposal by David Rivera, and the panel considered it the lesser of the 3 proposals. A LUPC agenda was emailed to David Rivera to advise him that LUPC would be considering his proposal tonight.
Later, Challis
9. Consent Calendar
A From LUPC
I Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Regarding Townhouse Cocktails, 52 Windward, DIR 2008-2468 BSA. (BSA=Building & Safety Appeal). Challis Macpherson moves that the VNC Board of Officers accept LUPC Staff report for this project, and that the board recommends that there is sufficient evidence of a legal non-conforming use since 1930s with respect to the basement (at 52 Windward) and for that reason a (new and specific to the basement) Certificate of Occupancy and Conditional Use Permit (Beverage) is not required. (NOTE: Specific conditions to this enterprise based on LUPC basic template for alcohol CUP will be submitted February 12, 2009 after LUPC meeting February 11, 2009)
II Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Move that VNC Board of Officers accept LUPC staff report on 712 South Lincoln Blvd. ZA 2008-2911 CUE ZV, and recommendation to approval the project as conditioned. Made by: Jed, seconded by John Reed, unanimous approval. Applicant is requesting sale and service of beer and wine for on-site consumption in conjunction with the operation of a new full-service restaurant having 48 seats. Proposed hours of operation and alcohol service are from 8am to 12am seven days a week. Variance to allow a reduced parking count with off-site parking on an adjacent lot secured via Covenant. Site presently a vacant liquor store, proposed use as a restaurant. Applicant requesting relief from LAMC 12.21-A,4 (9) (g), and the LAMC section which authorizes relief is 17.27. This is about a variance from LAMC section 12.21-A, 4(9)(g) to allow reduced 8 parking spaces in lieu of the required 10 parking spaces to be provided off-site (next door at a vacant lot) by Covenant. See Exhibit F
III Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Regarding 2004 Glencoe Avenue, ZA 2008-3153 ZAA ZV, that the VNC Board of Officers accept the LUPC Staff Report on this project, and move to recommend in accordance with the LUPC motion to recommend approval of the project under the condition that it remain an accessory building (artist’s workshop). Synopsis of subject: This is an application for two variances. LUPC is of the opinion that neither of these variances will adversely affect the neighbors or the neighborhood. LUPC unanimous approval. See Exhibit G
IV Challis Macpherson (Chair-LUPC@VeniceNC.org) on behalf of LUPC: Challis Macpherson moves that VNC Board of Officers send a De Minimis Form Letter stating No Opinion, No Recommendation Without Prejudice to CD11 regarding five entitlement applications received from 1-4-09 through 1-17-09 and the below listed matters as well. See Exhibit H and below
From: Challis Macpherson [mailto:challis.macpherson@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:40 PM
To: ‘Joe Murphy’; ‘Mike Newhouse’
Cc: LUPC@venicenc.org
Subject: Projects to be sent De Minimis Form Letter
Challis Macpherson moves that the VNC Board of Officers approve that the following projects be sent a De Minimis Form Letter as recommended by LUPC unanimously:
DIR-2009-317-SPP
856 W AMOROSO PL 90291
ADD A 2ND STORY RECREATION ROOM TO AN EXISTING 2-CAR GARAGE.
SPP-SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE
ENV-2009-318-CE
856 W AMOROSO PL 90291
ADD A 2ND STORY RECREATION ROOM TO AN EXISTING 2-CAR GARAGE.
CE-CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
ZA-2009-245-CEX
242 S BERNARD AVE 90291
3’ X 11’6’ BEDROOM EXTENSION/REMODEL TO THE REAR UNIT OF EXISTING DUPLEX REVISE CEILING FRAMING IN THE LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN
CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION
ZA-2009-307-CEX
1219 S CABRILLO AVE 90291
NEW 6 FT. HIGH CMU WALL FOR EXISTING DUPLEX
CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION
ZA-2009-306-CEX
1221 S CABRILLO AVE 90291
NEW 6 FT. HIGH CMU WALL FOR EXISTING SFD RESIDENCE
CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION
DIR-2009-255-VSO
150 E UNION JACK MALL 90292
NEW 10’X30’ SWIMMING POOL W/ 6’ HIGH BLOCK WALL ON FRONT PROP LINE FACING A WALK STREET
VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF
10. Announcements & Public Comment on items not on the Agenda (15 min, no more than 2 minutes per person)
11. Adjourn (approx 10:00PM)
Exhibit A – Treasurers Report (Item 4)
See file below
Exhibit B – Captain Johnson Retirement Party (Item 8A III)
See file below
Exhibit C – HUD-Held Mortgages of Breezes Del Mar Apartments (Item 8B I)
A Resolution of the Venice Neighborhood Council Regarding HUD-Held Mortgages of Breezes Del Mar Apartments
Whereas the Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) Board on August 19, 2008 heard an “urgent” request for support of prepayment and early termination of the HUD-held mortgages that were used for the purchase of Breezes Del Mar Apartments (formerly Holiday Venice Apartments). This “urgent” request was referred to a VNC Land Use and Planning Committee (LUPC) meeting scheduled for October 8, 2008, to be followed by Board action on October 21, 2008 and
Whereas representatives of Breezes Del Mar Apartments did not appear at the LUPC meeting nor at subsequent meetings of the VNC and
Whereas Breezes Del Mar Apartments (Holiday Venice Apartments) receives supplemental income from low-income tenants in the form of Section 8 vouchers (and is therefore a critical affordable housing resource in Venice) and early prepayment of its mortgages could jeopardize the continued existence of this critical resource and
Whereas Breezes Del Mar’s HUD-held mortgages fall under HUD’s 236 Program, which suggests that early termination of the mortgages is prohibited unless there is no longer a need for affordable housing in the area (a need amply demonstrated by the waiting list of applicants using Section-8 vouchers for apartments at Breezes Del Mar Apartments) and
Whereas Congresswoman Jane Harman and Senator Barbara Boxer sent a letter on December 8, 2008 to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development urging the Department to deny the request for early prepayment of its mortgages (attached)
Therefore be it Resolved that the Venice Neighborhood Council Board join with Representative Harman and Senator Boxer in urging the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to deny early prepayment of its mortgages to the Owners of Breezes Del Mar Apartments and
Be it Further Resolved that this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Jane Harman, LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, and Monique Lawles (owners’ representative of Breezes Del Mar Apartments)
See also US Senator Barbara Boxer & US Representative Jane Harmon letter of support at:
http://venicenc.org/files/ExC-BreezesDM-BoxerHarrmonLetter-HUDHolidayVen…
Exhibit D – Marina del Rey Resolution (Item 8B II)
[See also Exhibit D Supplement – Marina del Rey Projects Overview (Item 8B II)]
See files below
A Resolution of the Venice Neighborhood Council
A Comprehensive LCP Update or CEQA Compliant EIR Required
for Marina del Rey Redevelopment
Whereas Los Angeles County is redeveloping the unincorporated area of Marina del Rey (the “Project”), with sixteen (16) developments as of Feb 1, 2009 in various stages of the proprietary and/or regulatory process including: hotels, residential units and mixed-use developments (see Appendix for a complete listing) that add:
• 3,904 new residential units
• 636 new hotel rooms in three new hotels and one hotel expansion
• 1,369 additional restaurant seats
• 135,162 square feet of additional retail/commercial space
• 48,173 square feet of additional office space;
Whereas Los Angeles County avers that the Marina del Rey Local Coastal Program (LCP), which was last updated and certified by the California Coastal Commission in 1996, is the functional equivalent of an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”); and
Whereas on January 8, 2008, in concluding its LCP Review, the California Coastal Commission unanimously voted to recommend that Los Angeles County prepare a comprehensive LCP Update consisting of all proposed or anticipated developments within Marina del Rey for purposes of the Project that addresses the Project’s direct, indirect and cumulative environmental and social impacts because there have been numerous social and environmental changes since 1996 and at least seven (7) proposed developments violate policies and ordinances set forth in the LCP; and
Whereas the City of Los Angeles communities surrounding the Project, namely, Venice, Del Rey, Mar Vista and Playa Vista have not been informed of the comprehensive Project, nor have they had an opportunity to participate in land use reconfiguration decisions; and
Whereas should the Project be developed, the surrounding communities will bear a significant portion of the short-term construction and long term cumulative impacts, including increased traffic, air pollution, environmental degradation and the provision of essential services and amenities such as parks, playgrounds, schools, hospitals, churches, which the unincorporated area of Marina del Rey does not provide.
Therefore be it resolved, the Venice Neighborhood Council requests that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors suspend issuance of development permits and entitlements for any and all land/projects located within Marina del Rey proper until a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report (EIR) complying in full with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is prepared by the County Department of Regional Planning, covering all such proposed or anticipated developments and addressing their environmental impacts on adjacent communities within the City of Los Angeles, or, in the alternative, until a Comprehensive LCP Update consisting of all proposed or anticipated developments within Marina del Rey for purposes of the Project be prepared and submitted to the California Coastal Commission for consideration and approval (a process exempt from CEQA because it is considered to be the functional equivalent of a CEQA compliant EIR).
Be it further resolved that this resolution be transmitted to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, the California Coastal Commission, Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Senator Barbara Boxer, California Congresswoman Jane Harman, California State Senator Jenny Oropeza, California State Assembly Member Ted Lieu, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, the Los Angeles City Council, the Los Angeles Department of City Planning, “We Are Marina Del Rey,” “Save the Marina,” the Del Rey Neighborhood Council, Westchester-Playa del Rey Neighborhood Council, the Palms Neighborhood Council, the Mar Vista Community Council, City of Culver City and the City of Santa Monica.
LUPC Letter
Regarding Marina del Rey Parcel OT, LA County Project R2006-01510, Challis Macpherson moves that VNC Board of Officers accept LUPC’s recommendation to direct President Mike Newhouse to send below letter to Councilmember Rosendahl with CC to Mr. Sherman Gardner at Goldrich & Kest, every Los Angeles City Council member, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LA County Department of Regional Planning and California Coastal Commission.
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl
[Insert Address]
Re: Marina del Rey Parcel OT
LA County Project R2006-01510
Dear Councilmember Rosendahl:
We write to inform you that, since October 2008, the Venice Neighborhood Council’s (VNC) Land Use and Planning Committee (LUPC) has asked Goldrich & Kest to come before LUPC to present its proposed 114-unit retirement hotel development on Marina del Rey Parcel OT, LA County Project R2006-01510, which is presently developed as a Los Angeles County parking lot with 183 spaces. Goldrich & Kest has simply ignored our requests, notwithstanding the fact that this project will have a significant impact on the Venice community.
It is our understanding that Goldrich & Kest’s proposed project will be six-stories, 65 feet high with a minimal setback on the Washington side and 5000 square feet of retail space located along Washington Boulevard. The project appears to be out of scale with the neighboring City properties it faces. And, it looks like it will have a substantial impact on Washington Boulevard traffic, the neighboring communities, and City planning in the Venice area. It also appears that it will eliminate much needed parking spaces from the community.
Finally, the proposed project seems as if it will have a significant impact on the adjacent Oxford Flood Control Basin. This basin is rich with wildlife, including many migratory species. It is an important asset to both the Venice & Marina Del Rey communities.
Given the significant impact that the proposed project may have on the Venice community, we ask that you (and those copied on this correspondence) review this project and urge Goldrich & Kest to appear before the VNC’s LUPC to present it to the community. We would also appreciate any information you have – or Regional Planning has – pertaining to the proposed project, such as plans, drawings, surveys, maps, reports and studies (as but a few examples, environmental impact reports and traffic studies), etc. Thank you.
Sincerely,
________________________
Mike Newhouse, President
Venice Neighborhood Council
Cc: Goldrich & Kest Mr. Sherman Gardner Los Angeles City Council Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Department of Regional Planning California Coastal Commission
Exhibit E – VNC Draft Emergency Preparedness Plan (Item 8C I)
Mission Statement – Completed January 2008
Our mission is to motivate and support families and businesses to prepare for emergencies and how to recover after an emergency.
Strategic Approach – Completed May 2008
Our core strategy is to build awareness and then to provide the tools and training to satisfy the needs by:
• Creating greater disaster awareness.
• Directing families and businesses to preparedness training programs.
• Offering families, nonprofits and businesses, emergency planning tools.
• Organizing the neighborhood so that neighbors can help neighbors.
• Focus on the gaps between official plans and services and the Stakeholders who will be alone when the emergency occurs.
Implementation Plan
• Develop a flyer for distribution to all Venice stakeholders – Completed March 2008
• Arrange for the flyer to be distributed in English and Spanish – Completed October 2008
• Identify stakeholders who are interested in organizing neighborhood preparedness groups – In progress
• Prepare a web page on the VNC Website – In progress
• Explore developing a communications network within Venice in conjunction with ham operators– In progress
• Disseminate Emergency Preparedness info on a monthly basis– In progress
Next Steps:
1. Disseminating information to Stakeholders on Emergency services and the evacuation or staging sites in Venice.
2. Begin pilot neighborhood organizing efforts to bring neighborhoods together for preparedness planning.
3. Train groups and individuals who can then train and motivate their neighbors.
4. Bring together the emergency preparedness resources that are available to stakeholders.
5. Promote the preparedness training resources that are available to stakeholders
6. Connect with the ham radio operator network that is committed to emergency situations.
7. Identify the groups that have special needs in an emergency situation.
8. Obtain sponsors to purchase emergency supplies.
9. Work with businesses to develop contests and prizes as preparedness incentive.
10. Focus on target groups:
1. Neighborhood associations
2. Households with middle and high school youth,
3. Business associations
4. Non Profits
5. Special needs stakeholders
Educational Steps
• Obtain feed back after training and from end users for continued improvement
• Train individuals to give preparedness classes to their constituents using an emergency plan (PrepGuides) and other resources.
• Focus on groups and individuals whose responsibility is to:
Educate and motivate their constituents (community, employees, members, etc.) to be safe and prepared for emergencies in their home.
• Focus on groups and individuals within local government, nonprofits and businesses whose responsibility is to:
Coordinate safety and emergency preparedness.
• Focus on four to five of these groups and grow developmentally:
Government & Emergency Providers NonProfits Business – City Emergency Management Agency – Various Ethnic Service Groups – Large Business Safety Managers – Local Fire Departments – With Focus on Emergencies (Red Cross, Salvation Army) – Local Smaller Business – Local Police Departments – Faith Based Organizations – Business Associations – Local Sheriff Departments – Senior Centers & Services – Media (Argonaut, Loyola radio) – Local Emergency Medical Services – People with Disabilities – Venice Chamber of Commerce – Local Health Department – Service Groups (Lions, Kiwanians)
– Youth Groups (Boy/Girl Scouts)
Neighborhood Associations Schools – Canal Association – Venice High School – Silver Strand Marina Home Owners Association – Mark Twain Middle School – Marina Peninsula Association
Advertising & Communication
• Obtain media and advertising sponsors
• Develop campaign theme and promotional plan and involve sponsors to promote the Emergency Preparedness Plan 9Latest Revision: January 12, 2009
Emergency Preparedness Wallet Card
Prepared by your
Venice Neighborhood Council—Neighborhood Committee
http://www.venicenc.org/
Cut along Dotted Line – Fold on Solid Line
Emergency Contact Info: Family, Friends
Name:
Phone/Cell:
Name:
Phone/Cell:
Neighbor Name:
Phone/Cell:
Address:
Out of State Contact (a must)
Name:
Phone/Cell:
Emergency Numbers for Venice
Call 911 for Fire, Police, Ambulance
Fire Station 63 Venice: 1-310-575-8563
Police Desk Pacific Division: 1-310-482-6334
Gas Company: 1-800-427-2200
Water/Power: 1-213-481-5411
Other:
Family Meeting Place
Local meeting Place:
Out of State Meeting Place:
Know your child’s school’s emergency procedures.
Local Shelters: Mark Twain Middle School, 2224 Walgrove Ave.; Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd
Learn evacuation routes: If you are notified of a Tsunami, or if an earthquake with severe shaking lasts >20 seconds, immediately evacuate to high ground.
Medical Data (as applicable)
Primary Physician:
Phone: Address:
Hospital:
Phone: Address:
Insurance Carrier & No:
Blood Type:
Allergies:
Special Conditions:
Current Medications:
Resources
American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/
California Volunteers http://www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org
California Integrated Seismic Network http://www.cisn.org/
City of LA Emergency Management http://www.lacity.org/emd/
Community Emergency Response Training
http://www.cert-la.com
Earthquake Country http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/
Family Plan http://www.csc.ca.gov/familyplan/index.html
Ready.gov http://www.ready.gov/
USGS http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/sca/latestinfo.php
Quick Notes
1. Learn to protect yourself at home, in car and at work*
2. Have food & water stored for min 5 days use (1 gal water pp, per day), + water purification tablets.
3. Know how to turn off gas, water, and electricity.
4. Keep shoes, loud whistle & flashlight (shakeable or w/extra batteries) by each bed.
5. Have disaster supplies at home, in car & at work.
6. Have “enough” cash in small bills.
7. Make copies of important documents: home/offsite.
8. Have a working fire extinguisher (Class ABC) & radio—NOAA (best), crank, solar or battery (w/extra batteries).
Cut along Dotted Line – Fold on Solid Line
Tailor this Word Doc to your needs; make copies for family, friends, coworkers.
Use the back of this EP Wallet Card for notes such as
Animal Care, Special Needs, School Information.
*Go to www.venicenc.org to download English/Spanish pdf of both this EP Wallet Card
AND the VNC Emergency Preparedness 2-page flyer on how to be prepared.
Exhibit F – LUPC Staff Report on 712 South Lincoln Blvd (Item 9A II)
CUB conditions:
1) No branded alcohol advertisements shall be visible from the outside of the premises.
2) There shall be no coin-operated games, video machines, pool tables or similar game activities maintained upon the premises at any time.
3) Any future operator or owner for this site must file a new Plan Approval Application to allow the City of Los Angeles to review the “mode and character” of the usage.
4) The authorized use shall be conducted at all times with due regard for the character of the surrounding district, and the right is reserved to the Zoning Administrator to impose additional corrective Conditions, if, in the Administrator’s opinion, such Conditions are proven necessary for the protection of persons in the neighborhood or occupants of adjacent property.
5) The applicant shall train staff to provide Designated Driver resources, when appropriate, for restaurant patrons, such as taxicabs, referral services (e.g., www.designateddriver.com).
6) In addition to the business name or entity, the name of the individual Applicant(s) shall appear on the alcohol license and any related permits.
General conditions:
1) Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under the control of the Applicant shall be removed or painted over within 24 hours of being applied, and the paint shall match the original color.
2) The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter, the area and adjacent to the premises over which they have control.
3) Noise generated on-site shall not exceed the decibel levels stated in the Citywide Noise Ordinance.
4) The use and development of the property shall be in substantial conformance with the floor plan submitted.
5) No tobacco sales allowed on the premises.
6) The Applicant shall adhere to Best Management Practices as they pertain to the location.
7) To encourage a walk-friendly environment, the applicant will install bicycle racks.
8) Exterior lighting on the building shall be maintained and provide sufficient illumination of the immediate environment so as to render objects or persons clearly visible. Said lighting shall be directed in such a manner so as not to illuminate any nearby residence.
9) The Applicant shall regularly police the area under their control in an effort to prevent loitering.
10) The entitlement will run with the applicant, not the property.
11) Trash receptacles used will be designed to contain odors per Best Management Practices.
12) Cleanup and all trash removal will be performed in such a manner as to prevent debris from entering the storm drain system, and will not interfere in any way with surrounding uses.
13) No exterior work-related activity will occur either before opening or over one hour after closing.
14) Offsite advertising signage will be prohibited.
15) Trash pickup will occur between the hours of 8am and 6pm on weekdays as necessary.
16) Loading and unloading hours will be arranged to avoid conflict with surrounding uses, and will in no case occur after 4pm.
17) The storage/changing room will be clearly marked as such on plans submitted to the City, and will not be used as service area.
18) The applicant will appear before LUPC twelve months after opening.
19) Upon change or termination of any lease regarding satisfaction of the Conditions of Approval, the applicant will notify the Department of Planning and the Venice Neighborhood Council, and will comply within thirty days.
20) Upon change of ownership, the new owner must appear before the City within 30 days of the close of escrow, with a plan approval application to renew the conditions and demonstrate that the required parking can be provided.
21) The applicant must obtain approval for all outside signage, or must remove nonconforming signage.
22) The applicant will maintain in healthy condition the existing tree in the public right-of-way in front of the project.
23) All bottles will be recycled upon removal from the premises.
24) A laminated copy of these Conditions shall be posted in a conspicuous place.
Exhibit G – LUPC Staff Report on 2004 Glencoe Avenue (Item 9A III)
Case Number: ZA-2008-3153-ZAA-ZV
Address of Project: 2004 Glencoe Ave, Venice, CA 90291
SYNOPSIS OF PROJECT FOR VNC BOARD of OFFICERS: This is an application for two Variances. The first variance is for converting an existing 339 sf garage into an artist studio. The proposed project requires zoning relief to allow 2-compact, uncovered parking spaces in lieu of the code required 1-standard & 1-compact parking space. The code section from which relief is requested is 12.21.A.4 (a), and the code section that authorizes relief is 12.27. The second variance is for a 2’ side yard setback in lieu of the code required 5’. The code section from which relief is requested is 12.07.C.2, and the code section that authorizes relief is 12.28. LUPC is of the opinion that neither of these variances will adversely affect the neighbors or the neighborhood.
Size of Parcel: 5,465.4
Size of Project: 1,570 sq feet.
Venice Subarea: East of Lincoln Blvd, Venice
Zone: R1-1VLD
Permit Application Date: July 29th 2008
Date of Planning Report: n/a
Date of End of Appeal Period: n/a
Planning Report Prepared by: Matthew Geller
Applicant: Campbell Laird & Heather White-Laird
Address: 2004 S Glencoe Avenue Venice, CA 90291
Representative: King Woods & Associates,Inc.
Contact Information: Tel 909-396-9193
Date(s) heard by LUPC: January 14th 2009
Zoning Administration Date: TBA
WLA Area Planning TBA Commission Dates:
LUPC MOTION: LUPC moves to allow the project as submitted to be approved.
STAFF REPORTProject Description: The applicant wishes to convert an existing 339 sf garage into an artist studio. The proposed project requires zoning relief to allow 2-compact, uncovered parking spaces in lieu of the code required 1-standard & 1-compact parking space. The code section from which relief is requested is 12.21.A.4 (a), and the code section that authorizes relief is 12.27. The proposed project also requires a 2’ side yard setback in lieu of the code required 5’. The code section from which relief is requested is 12.07.C.2, and the code section that authorizes relief is 12.28.
Applicant described the project on the LUPC Project Form as:
Applicant has filed a zone variance in regards to reduced parking and a ZAA to allow for a 2 ft. side yard setback in conjunction with the conversion of a single-family dwelling garage into a home-occupation, artist studio. This would convert an existing 339 sf garage into an artist studio in conjunction with a single-family dwelling in the R1-1 VD zone. The proposed project requires a zone variance to allow 2-compact, uncovered parking spaces in lieu of the code required 1-standard and 1-compact parking space, and a zoning administrator adjustment for a reduced 2-foot side yard. Owner/applicant of record is Campbell Laird & Heather White-Laird currently residing at 2004 South Glencoe.
Section of Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan and/or the Los Angeles Municipal Code governing this particular site and application: Venice Community Plan
Summary of Arguments Against this Project/Issue: These two variances do not create a substantial effect on the property or the neighborhood. A weak argument against approval of this project is the fear that others will want similar variances for similar projects, leading to a deterioration in the potency of the covered parking requirement.
Summary of Arguments For this Project/Issue: This project was initially approved, after the applicants did the work the City pulled their approval and placed an undue burden on the applicants. The project will not negatively impact the neighborhood, and the applicants have provided the LUPC board with signatures of all their neighbors that approve of their project.
Summary of Public Comment: There was no public comment against this project. The representative for the applicants reiterated that the project was initially approved, the neighbors were behind the project, and to not approve the variance would place an undue burden on the applicants.
Summary of Findings by LUPC: The LUPC board found that the project would not adversely affect the surrounding neighbors or neighborhood. LUPC also concluded that the applicants had acted in good faith believing that they had done everything necessary to proceed with the conversion. Additionally, LUPC believes that the neighbors directly surrounding the project feel comfortable with the proposed variance. LUPC was provided signatures from all surrounding properties
Authors of Report: Matthew Geller
Date: January 24th 2009
Draft of LUPC Recommended Letter from VNC Board of Officers to Council District 11 and selected others.
Draft of Community Impact Statement
Approximate Hours Spent on this Project by LUPC Staff: 4
Exhibit H – LUPC No Opinion, No Recommendation Without Prejudice (Item 9A IV)
See file below
9-Jan-09 DIR-2009-79-VSO-MEL 729 E BROADWAY 90291 NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND PARKING FOR TWO DWELLINGS IN RD1.5-1 ZONE. VSO-VENICE SIGNOFF;MEL-MELLO ACT COMPLIANCE REVIEW
14-Jan-09 DIR-2009-127-CDO 715 S LINCOLN BLVD 90291 ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SIGNS CDO-COMMUNITY DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT
15-Jan-09 ZA-2009-130-CEX 749 E MILWOOD AVE 90291 SINGLE FAMILY ADDITION IN COASTAL ZONE CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION
9-Jan-09 ZA-2009-90-CEX 338 S RENNIE AVE 90291 DEMOLITION OF AN ABATED DWELLING AND GARAGE FOR PUBLIC NUISANCE CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION
14-Jan-09 ZA-2009-118-CEX, DIR 2009-129 VSO 934 W SUPERBA AVE 90291 A KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODEL FOR AN EXISTING ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; NEW COVERED PATIO ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DWELLING; NEW ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF AND PLATFORM FOR HVAC; AND INTERIOR REMODEL CEX-COASTAL EXEMPTION, VSO = VENICE SIGNOFF
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