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Thursday January 18, 2007
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VNC Education Committee Meeting
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Body:

see www.grvnc.org/Education for more details

Saturday January 20, 2007
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Empowerment Academy Workshop
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Body:

The Empowerment Academy in Partnership with the Community Development Department presents a series of "How to" Workshops for Neighborhood Councils.

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES- Learn how to 1)Identfy the collective needs of their stakeholders and develop community-based projects; 2) Establish parnetships and collaborations iwth public/government agencies as well as other community groups; 3) Achieve your collective goals.
To register cal Velerie Stefens 213-485-1814 or email Valerie.stefens@lacity.org

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Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils Meeting
Start: 9:30 am
End: 1:00 pm
Body:

The Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils will be holding the next Neighborhood Council Forum in the Faculty Center at Los Angeles City College (on Vermont Ave., 1 Block north of Melrose in East Hollywood) on Saturday, January 20th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.

City Controller Laura Chick will be on hand as our Keynote Speaker to discuss the recent audit of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the implications of her findings for NC's. We will also have Prof. Terry Cooper from the USC Public Participation Project to review the latest findings in their study of the effectiveness of NCs in Los Angeles.

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VNC Board Retreat
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Body:

Agenda:
- public comment
- board discussion of ways to make VNC more effective
- goals for the year

see http://www.jamesbeach.com/canal_catering_cabana.php for location information.

Tuesday January 23, 2007
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VNC Rules and Elections Committee Meeting (Cancelled)
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Body:

see www.grvnc.org/Rules for more details

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The Transit Coalition Dinner Meeting
Start: 9:30 pm
Wednesday January 24, 2007
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Land Use and Planning Meeting
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Body:

See http://grvnc.org/LUPC for more info.

  • Click on an underlined item for information about it.

Agenda

Minutes

Item 9 A (Camaj, Liquor License Issue)

Item 9 B (Fences and Hedges Issue)

See http://grvnc.org/Projects for project details.

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VNC Graffiti Committee Meeting
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Thursday February 1, 2007
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Small Lot Subdivision Workshop
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Body:

Helene Bibas from the LA City planning office will be coming to Venice to discuss the new small lot subdivision ordinance and how it relates to the Venice community and the Venice Specific Plan.

This workshop will be a good forum for people with questions about how this ordinance effects our community and how it applies to particular situations.

Information on small lot subdivision from LA City Planning Department:

planning.lacity.org/housing/SmallLotTownHome.htm

Friday February 2, 2007
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Ocean Front Walk Committee Meeting
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:30 am
Body:

The Ocean Front Walk Commitee will meet to discuss issues relevant to the ocean front area and walk streets. An update on the status of LAMC 42.15 will be provided by the Venice Beach Free Expresssion Protection Working Group.

Tuesday February 6, 2007
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ST JOSEPH CENTER TOWN HALL MEETING
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Body:

ROSENDAHL CALLS ST JOSEPH CENTER TOWN HALL MEETING, 2/6

For Immediate Release
January 31, 2007
Contact: Safiya Jones, 213-473-7011

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ROSENDAHL CALLS ST. JOSEPH CENTER
TOWN HALL MEETING

Meeting Will Focus on Public Safety and
Enhanced City Services

Who:
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl
City Attorney's Office
Los Angeles Police Department
St. Joseph Center

What:
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl
will be holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss
the relocation of St. Joseph Center (to the corner
of Lincoln and Flower). The meeting will focus on
public safety and the enhancement of city services.

Wednesday February 7, 2007
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Walkabout of Venice Planning Meeting
Start: 7:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Body:

Planning meeting for March 3 Walkabout of Venice organized for Gail Goldberg, head of the LA City Planning Department.

All are welcome to attend.

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Public forum on proposed 'Schoolhouse' reform plan
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Body:

Dear Westside Education Stakeholders,

I want to invite you to a public forum on the Mayor's proposed 'Schoolhouse' reform plan. The forum will take place on Wednesday, February 7th from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Palms-Rancho Park Library (2920 Overland Ave.).

Deputy Mayor Ray Cortines and Marshall Tuck from the Mayor's Office of Education, Youth and Families will brief stakeholders on the plan and then answer questions from audience members. This is a great opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion of the crucial issue of education and how the Mayor proposes to improve the educational opportunities open to our City's students.

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VNC Land Use and Planning Commitee Meeting
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Body:

See http://grvnc.org/LUPC for more info.

  • Click on an underlined item for information about it.

Agenda

Minutes

Item 9a (300-305 Venice Way: Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance)

Item 9b: (LUPC deliberation on Policies and Procedures)

Item 9c: (812 Main Street: Pali House, Mixed Use Hotel/Condo/Market)

See http://grvnc.org/Projects for project details.

Thursday February 8, 2007
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Our Youth at Risk Forum
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Body:

Our youth at risk?

  • Worried about how to keep your child safe & out of trouble?
  • Concerned that your child seems depressed & angry?
  • Troubled about the effects of peer pressure or bullying?
  • Concerned as to why your child
Friday February 9, 2007
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Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Start: 8:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Body:

see http://www.grvnc.org/Budget for more info

Monday February 12, 2007
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Oakwood-Milwood Neighborhood general meeting
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Body:

As the appointed Oakwood-Milwood Neighborhood representative, i have scheduled a general meeting for February 12, 6:00, at the Oakwood Recreation Center. There will be no set agenda so as to be informal. I will do breakout groups if there are enough people on the various possible topics in order to get a broader response to what the issues and concerns are for the neighborhood. I will be asking for ideas on projects, programs and services that would better serve the community.

I will be making and posting flyers.

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VNC Administrative Committee Meeting
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Body:

see www.grvnc.org/Admin for more info

Tuesday February 13, 2007
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Venice Historical Society's Meeting - "Films Made in Venice"
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Body:


see www.veniceofamerica.org

SAVE THE DATE

Venice Historical Society's General Meeting Tuesday, February 13th, 7:00pm

AT THE VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 501 S. VENICE BLVD., VENICE 90291

Wednesday February 14, 2007
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Planning Director Walkabout of Venice Planning Meeting
Start: 7:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Body:

Agenda:
- continue to refine presentation materials for Ms. Goldberg's visit to Venice
- begin planning and discussion for Venice wide planning meeting in June/July

Thursday February 15, 2007
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Special Makeup Outreach Committee Meeting
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Body:

Agenda: Preparations for 2/15 Town Hall

(event)
VNC Board Appointments Ratification Election
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Body:

Venice Stakeholders will be asked to ratify important VNC Board appointments at a Special Election Meeting to be run concurrently with the VNC Town Hall Meeting. The items to be voted on are:

1) Confirm or replace the VNC Board's appointment to fill the following vacant Board seats.

  • Treasurer: Edward Ferrer
  • Outreach Officer: Ivan Spiegel
  • Community Officers: Stewart Oscars, Stan Muhammad

Stakeholders, should bring proof of their stakeholder status in the form of a valid credential to vote.

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VNC Town Hall Meeting
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Body:

Help make your Neighborhood Council more user
friendly and effective. Join the conversation
between the VNC Board and Venice stakeholders.

See the Flyer for more details.

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