Draft Minutes
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RESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Reseda Neighborhood Council Board - MINUTES DRAFT
Monday, November 17, 2025
Call to Order: 6:32 PM PDT by Jamie York
Adjournment: 9:33 PM PDT
Call to Order: 6:32 PM PDT by Jamie York
Adjournment: 9:33 PM PDT
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Meeting Recording:
Watch Recording
I. ATTENDANCE
Members Present (13): Jamie York, Amos Marvel, Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Golzar Sepehri, Andres Perkins
Late Arrivals:
• Golzar Sepehri at 8:36 PM
• Golzar Sepehri at 8:36 PM
II. Roll Call
Members Present (13): Jamie York, Amos Marvel, Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Golzar Sepehri, Andres Perkins
No items in this section
IV. Public Comment
Notes:
[6:39 PM]
This item is public comment on non agenda items
[6:42 PM]
Rob Zeilon - What should we do about homeless and crime (paraphrased)
[6:45 PM]
Lionel Mares - 1) Reminder that Charter commission is meeting this week [add link] 2) CM Padilla townhall 3) Happy Thanksgiving etc.
[6:47 PM]
Tim Gaspar - 1) Thank you. CD3 candidate. Business owner/entrepreneur. Now dedicated to community. Priorities. Public Safety Addressing the Homeless . See transcript. Thank you for time and service and making community better. http://www.timgaspar.com.
[6:49 PM]
Hallie Chave - Part of group concerned about crime and drug use. Happy that tiny homes being closed in May. Drug use out of control. Four corners. MTA parking lot. Reseda square. 311 reports have been filed. 911 calls made. {see transcript)
[6:50 PM]
John and Michele Hales - Big event over the weekend Porter Ranch (North Valley) Turkey!! Great event 400 people/day [see transcript]
[6:17 PM]
Motion times are off in this meeting but should be stored correctly in future meetings.
No items in this section
V. Introductions and Announcements
A. Introduction of Public Officials, City Employees and other Visitors
Notes:
[6:41 PM]
New Fire Chief - Jamie Moore (Was SFV Deputy); In the hills, near burn scars risk for debris flow (e.g. trees)
[7:12 PM]
Denton from CD4 PSA - Several streets in Reseda prone to flooding please report blocked storm drains, flooding, outages, contact e.g. 311 and ALSO to CD4 office
[7:13 PM]
Denton CD4 - Rent stabilization ordinance historic updates
VI. In Memoriam
1. Melanie Winter
2. Eric Preven
VII. Board Announcements
A. Board Member Announcements and Comments on Non-Agenda Items (2 minutes per person)
VIII. Officers Reports
A. Officer's Reports (1 minute per person, please file a written report if more time is requested)
IX. Committee Reports
A. Committee and Alliance Reports (2 minutes per person, please file a written report if more time is requested)
1. Outreach Committee
X. Lead Business
A. Lead Business
1. NPG from Allied Cultures
Notes:
[6:54 PM]
Jimmy Reyes - RECUSED for [stated reason see transcript]
[7:00 PM]
Nov 22 from 12-2PM
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Jamie York
| Seconded by: Amos Marvel
Motion to approve up to $1000 for NPG from Allied Cultures with caveats that 1) Resubmit form with recusal button checked and Jimmy Reyes 2) Report back requirement
Vote Results:
Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher
2. Financial Consent Items
Motion #1
PASSED
Motion to approve all items except item 3 which is pulled from consent
Vote Results:
Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher
Abstentions (1): Jimmy Reyes
Abstentions (1): Jimmy Reyes
a. October 2025 MER
b. Rechargeable lightbulbs
c. Banner and zip ties
Notes:
[7:11 PM]
PULLED FROM CONSENT
[9:27 PM]
Jamie wants 10ft wide and grommets
[9:31 PM]
QR code + font consistency +redesign suggestion
[9:31 PM]
3ft desired height per discussion
3. Non-Financial Consent Items
Notes:
[7:38 PM]
3,5,6,7 all pulled from consent leaving 1,2,4
Motion #1
PASSED
Approve items 1/2
Vote Results:
Ayes (12): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher
a. Special Meeting Minutes November 5th, 2025
b. Board Meeting minutes October 20, 2025 minutes
c. Council File 25-1141
Notes:
[8:01 PM]
SAVING VOTE RESULT MAY HAVE FAILED DUE TO USER NAVIGATING OUT. PLEASE CHECK TRANSCRIPT FOR COMPLETE RECORD 5 absent 1 no All others AYE
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Jamie York
| Seconded by: Andres Perkins
Motion to adopt the CIS in sup docs on this issue. [see actual CIS WHICH WAS amended]
Vote Results:
Ayes (11): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher
Nays (1): Douglas Smith
Nays (1): Douglas Smith
d. August 6, 2025 Minutes Approval
e. Council File 25-1142
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Jamie York
| Seconded by: Danny Duarte
Motion to approve the CF 25-0912 attached (as amended if applicable see actual document)
Vote Results:
Ayes (9): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar
Abstentions (2): Douglas Smith, Michelle Gallagher
Abstentions (2): Douglas Smith, Michelle Gallagher
f. Council File 25-0912[CF 25-0912](https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0912)
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Jamie York
| Seconded by: Michelle Gallagher
Approve CIS (As amended if amended)
Also send to Charter Commission
Vote Results:
Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Michelle Gallagher
Abstentions (3): Andres Perkins, Golzar Sepehri, Karla Escobar
Abstentions (3): Andres Perkins, Golzar Sepehri, Karla Escobar
g. Request for Action SB 707 authorization (SEE CF 25-1358)
Notes:
[7:35 PM]
PULLED FROM CONSENT
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Michelle Gallagher
| Seconded by: Jamie York
Motion to approve CIS as amended.
Vote Results:
Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Golzar Sepehri, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Michelle Gallagher
Nays (1): Douglas Smith
Nays (1): Douglas Smith
XI. Old Business
A. Update Standing Rules Absences Policies
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Amos Marvel
| Seconded by: Bella Hertler
Motion to instruct the Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee to review Section I) Absences of the RNC Standing Rules and to propose updated verbiage to further define and further define a valid absence (ex. Tardy/late, early leave, "partial absences", school events, etc.); and provide suggestions to transparently document Board member attendance based on the best practices of other NC Boards pursuant to RNC Bylaws Article V, Section 7. (Amos)
Vote Results:
Ayes (10): Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Golzar Sepehri, Jamie York, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar
Nays (1): Danny Duarte
Abstentions (1): Michelle Gallagher
Nays (1): Danny Duarte
Abstentions (1): Michelle Gallagher
2. Human Rights Alliance CIS
3. Charter Reform CIS
4. Off-Street Parking CIS
XII. New Business
1. Committee appointments, removals, and ratification (if needed)
A. New Business (all items may have discussion and action)
1. Committee appointments, removals, and ratification (if needed)
XIV. Multiple Agenda Comment
A. Multiple Agenda Items Comment (5 minutes/300 seconds per person, maximum of 1 minute/60 seconds per item)
Notes:
[6:59 PM]
COMPLETED
XX. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at: 9:33 PM PDT
Notes:
[9:34 PM]
Next Meeting is Monday DEC 8 6:30PM
[2:09 PM]
MEETING ADJOURNED 9:33PM by AMOS MARVEL
[9:32 AM]
Note that all times except called to order and adjourned times are in UTC time-stamps.