Reseda Neighborhood Council

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Reseda Neighborhood Council Board

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:30 PM
Location: Reseda Park Recreation Center (IN PERSON ONLY) 18411 Victory Blvd Reseda, CA 91335

AGENDA

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I. CALL TO ORDER (REMINDER TO RECORD)
II. ROLL CALL
Committee Members
III. IN MEMORIAM
A. In Memoriam Joy Atkinson BONC Commissioner
https://lasentinel.net/joy-atkinson-longtime-civic-and-community-leader-passes-away.html
IV. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
A. Open Board Seat
Any Stakeholder interested in filling a vacancy on the Board shall submit a written application to the Secretary (secretary@resedacouncil.org) at any time before a vote is taken, and the application must specify the stakeholder category the applicant is running for. At-Large Representative Stakeholder qualifications Stakeholders include those stakeholders who live, work, or own and/or who claim a stake as a Community Interest Stakeholder, and are at least 18 years of age or older. The seat is held until the end of the 2027 term on June 30, 2027. Reseda NC Bylaws
V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
VI. MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEMS COMMENT
VII. LEAD BUSINESS
A. (financial item) Monetary Consent Item
B. (financial item) December 2025 MER
Discussion and possible action, approval of the December 2025 MER
C. (financial item) USBC charging cables
Discussion and possible action, up to $30 for the purchase of 2 USB-c to USB-c charging cables
D. (financial item) Bluetooth Speaker
Discussion and possible action, authorize up to $200 for the purchase of a small bluetooth speaker for outreach events
E. (financial item) Outreach Motion: Yard Signs
Discussion and possible action; approve up to $300 for yard signs (Doug). Cost $22-29 each, depending on number of signs. Outreach Motion to approve up to $300 purchase of supplies and materials to produce yard signs with updated design, based on Board demand. Douglas seconds: Vote 3 yes, 1 Ineligible: Yes- Karla Escobar, Douglas Smith, Erin Huffer-Ethial; Ineligible - Bella Hertler; Absent - Garth Carlson, Maria Skelton
F. (financial item) Swag restock
Discussion and possible action, up to $2000 for swag restock including branded magnet clips
G. (financial item) Folding A Frame Sign
Discussion and possible action; approve up to $50 for a double sided A frame sign display
H. (financial item) Canvas Tote Bags
Discussion and possible action, approve up to $150 for the purchase of two heavy duty canvas tote bags.
I. (financial item) Sign Weights
Discussion and possible action; approve up to $30 for sign weights
J. (financial item) Storage Items
Discussion and possible action, approve up to $150 for storage solutions for our tabling/event set up. This can include but is not limited to folders, pencil cases, boxes, and baskets.
K. (financial item) Stickers
Discussion and possible action; approve up to $350 for the printing of Reseda NC themed stickers for use at outreach and tabling events.
L. (financial item) Whistles
Discussion and possible action, approve up to $20 for the purchase of whistles for use in emergency.
M. (financial item) TableSkirt/Cover
Dicussion and possible action; approve up to $250 for a custom RNC branded tableskirt/ cover
N. Non monetary consent items
O. Request flooding report back
Discussion and possible action, request a flooding report update from CD3 regarding continued flooding on Sherman Way between Amigo and Capps
VIII. INTRODUCTION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS, CITY EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS
IX. OFFICER REPORTS
A. Report Back on Saturday 01/17/2026 Special Board Meeting
X. COMMITTEE AND ALLIANCE REPORTS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Attorney Paper Brothers Lawsuit Ethics Breach
CF 25-0853-S1 Discussion and possible action(s) including but not limited to filing a CIS.
B. Locally Preferred Alternative for the Metro Sepulveda Transit Corridor project.
Discussion and possible action, submit a CIS to Metro and to Council File 26-0046 CF 26-0046 (Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project / San Fernando Valley / Westside / Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) / Modified Alternative 5 / Proposed Phasing Plan) on the Locally Preferred Alternative for the Metro Sepulveda Transit Corridor project (Andres)
C. (financial item) Finance Committee Item: NPG for Friends of the West Valley LibraryFriends of the West Valley Library NPG Supporting Documents
Discussion and possible action, NPG approval of up to $2000 for Friends of the West Valley Library Nowruz festival Yes (York, Marvel, Escobar, Grossman)
D. Motion from Outreach: Art Box Contest winner
Discussion and possible action; Approve the Outreach Committee’s selected top three of five submissions from the Magnolia Science Academy art box contest, so that the RNC can review and choose the finalist(s). Vote 4 Yes 2 Absent: Yes - Bella Hertler, Karla Escobar, Erin Huffer, Douglas Smith; No- N/A; Absent - Maria Skelton, Garth Carlson
XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Off-Street Parking CIS (Continued) ↻ Carried Over
Discussion and possible action, submit a community impact statement (CIS ) of opposition regarding Council File 25-0642 Off-Street Parking / Requirement Elimination / New Developments / Change of Use / Cost-Benefit Analysis. (DJ) [CF 25-0642 (https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0642) [CARRIED OVER from 12/09/2025 - Motion was tabled]
B. August 6, 2025 Minutes Approval (Continued) ↻ Carried Over
Approval of the draft minutes for the August 6, 2025, RNC General Board meeting. [CARRIED OVER from 12/09/2025 - Motion was tabled]
C. Human Rights Alliance CIS (Continued) ↻ Carried Over
Discussion and possible action, submit a community impact statement (CIS) regarding Council File 20-0263-S3 LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. / Outside Counsel / Appropriation (Jamie) CF 20-0263-S3 [CARRIED OVER from 12/09/2025 - Motion was tabled]
D. Charter Reform CIS (Continued) ↻ Carried Over
Discussion and possible action, submit a community impact statement (CIS) to the Charter Reform Commission in government structure and proposed changes. Updating RNC position with new items. (Jamie) [CARRIED OVER from 12/09/2025 - Motion was tabled]
E. Request for Action: Installation of Bicycle Parking Facilities in the Central Business District (Continued) ↻ Carried Over
(Andres) [CARRIED OVER from 12/09/2025 - Motion was tabled]
XIII. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
XIV. NEXT GENERAL MEETING
XV. ADJOURNMENT