Reseda Neighborhood Council

I. ATTENDANCE

Members Present (13): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Madison Lee, Michelle Gallagher, Jimmy Reyes, Rami Frankl, Daryt (DJ) Frank
Members Absent (2): Borly Green, Eric Grossman

Late Arrivals:
• Jimmy Reyes at 6:39 PM
• Rami Frankl at 7:06 PM
• Karla Escobar at 7:27 PM
• Daryt (DJ) Frank at 8:00 PM

Early Departures:
• Madison Lee at 20:49:00
• Chatura De Silva at 20:55:00

II. Roll Call

Members Present (13): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Madison Lee, Michelle Gallagher, Jimmy Reyes, Rami Frankl, Daryt (DJ) Frank
Members Absent (2): Borly Green, Eric Grossman

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III. Introduction of Public Officials, City Employees and Visitors

Notes:

[6:41 PM] This item was taken after Board Member Announcements and comments

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IV. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

Notes:

[6:39 PM] Mike Flynn recommends not using recycled lithium batteries and keeping smoke and carbon monoxide detectors up to date

[6:43 PM] Vahid Khorsand - vahid.khorsand@lacity.org Suggests/proposes regional Zooms

[6:51 PM] jose.galdamez@lacity.org is our new NEA

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V. Multiple Agenda Items Comment

Notes:

[6:36 PM] This item was taken III instead of V

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VI. Special Orders

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VII. Presentations

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VIII. Board Member Announcements and Comments

A. LAPL Central 100 Celebration

B. Earth Day with Tarzana NC

C. CD4 clean up

IX. Officer Reports

A. President Report

Notes:

[7:40 PM] VICE President Announces opening of Chair position for Youth and Education Committee

X. Committee and Alliance Reports

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XI. Lead Business

A. Monetary Consent Items

Motion #1 PASSED

Approve All Financial Consent Items

Vote Results: Ayes (9): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

1. January 2026 MER 💵 Financial

2. February 2026 MER 💵 Financial

3. RNC Polos for Outreach Events 💵 Financial

4. Signs for RNC Sidewalk Sign 💵 Financial

5. Cable combination lock for A-frame sign

6. Artbox project 💵 Financial

B. Non Monetary Consent Items

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Amos Marvel | Seconded by: Bella Hertler

Approving everything except 4. And approving for January 20th Feb 3 and Feb 17

Vote Results: Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Madison Lee
Abstentions (2): Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

1. January 17, 2026 minutes

2. January 20, 2026 minutes

3. February 3, 2026 minutes

4. February 17, 2026 minutes

5. February 23, 2026 minutes

6. March 2, 2026 minutes

7. Thank you to Maria Skelton

8. RFA re the DASH bus

9. Rider study CIS

Notes:

[7:44 PM] PULLED FROM CONSENT

10. CIS for CF 25-0751

11. Approve Chatura De Silva as Chair of the Economic Development Committee

12. Approve Amos Marvel as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee

13. Community Impact Statement Portal

XII. Old Business

A. RNC 2026 Strategic Planning

B. World Cup Event

C. Bus Shelter and Bus bench ads 💵 Financial

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Rami Frankl

Approve setting aside up to $300 in the Outreach budget for bus shelter ads and that we send this item to Outreach and that at least one of the three bus shelter ads should be for the promotion of the Reseda Neighborhood Council

Vote Results: Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

D. Request for Action (RAF) for Reseda Skate Rink to be a free Wi-Fi hotspot

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Michelle Gallagher | Seconded by: Amos Marvel

Motion to approve the RFA on the Skate Rink as amended in the meeting

Vote Results: Ayes (11): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Madison Lee, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Abstentions (1): Chatura De Silva

XIII. Upcoming Agenda Items

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XIV. New Business

A. Update on Charter reform actions thus far and possible future

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Rami Frankl | Seconded by: Jamie York

Motion to approve the new Charter Reform Commission CIS as amended in the meeting.

Vote Results: Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Madison Lee, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Abstentions (2): Chatura De Silva, Karla Escobar

B. LAUSD Reduction in Force (RIF) Response

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Daryt (DJ) Frank

Motion to approve as amended

Vote Results: Ayes (12): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

C. Stakeholder Engagement Survey

D. Charter reform CIS

E. Motion from Bylaws Committee

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Amos Marvel

Motion to approve changes As Amended

Vote Results: Ayes (9): Amos Marvel, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Abstentions (1): Andres Perkins

XV. Next General Meeting

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XVI. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at: 10:00 PM PDT

Reseda Neighborhood Council

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