Reseda Neighborhood Council

I. ATTENDANCE

Members Present (12): Amos Marvel, Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Members Absent (1): Danny Duarte

Early Departures:
• Amos Marvel at 19:27:00

II. Roll Call

Members Present (12): Amos Marvel, Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Members Absent (1): Danny Duarte

No items in this section

III. In Memoriam

A. In Memoriam Joy Atkinson BONC Commissioner

IV. Board Member Announcements and Comments

A. Open Board Seat

Notes:

[6:48 PM] Chatura De Silva

Motion #1 PASSED

Appointment of Chatura De Silva to open at large Stakeholder seat

Vote Results: Ayes (10): Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

V. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

No items in this section

VI. Multiple Agenda Items Comment

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VII. Lead Business

A. Monetary Consent Item 💵 Financial

Notes:

[8:04 PM] 4,6,7,10 Pulled. Note printed Agenda had these financial items numbered in a different order

[8:06 PM] Numbering is incorrect in original motion due to reordering of items between agenda and minutes Content is correct. 4,6,7,10 here are pulled. Motion refers to published agenda. Thank you.

Motion #1 PASSED

Motion to approve 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,12 from the Financial Item consent list

Vote Results: Ayes (8): Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Rami Frankl
Abstentions (1): Michelle Gallagher

1. December 2025 MER 💵 Financial

2. USBC charging cables 💵 Financial

3. Bluetooth Speaker 💵 Financial

4. Outreach Motion: Yard Signs 💵 Financial

5. Swag restock 💵 Financial

6. Folding A Frame Sign 💵 Financial

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Michelle Gallagher | Seconded by: Borly Green

Motion to approve up to $50 for an A-frame

Vote Results: Ayes (6): Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Eric Grossman, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Nays (2): Douglas Smith, Karla Escobar
Abstentions (1): Jamie York

7. Canvas Tote Bags 💵 Financial

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Douglas Smith

Approve spending up to $150 on Canvas Tote Bags

Vote Results: Ayes (9): Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

8. Sign Weights 💵 Financial

9. Storage Items 💵 Financial

10. Stickers 💵 Financial

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Karla Escobar

Motion to approve up to $350 for the printing of Reseda NC themed stickers for use at outreach and tabling events.

Vote Results: Ayes (9): Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

11. Whistles 💵 Financial

12. TableSkirt/Cover 💵 Financial

B. Non monetary consent items

1. Request flooding report back

Notes:

[8:15 PM] Secretary Gallagher to compose CPRA in order to get information regarding status on fixing this

VIII. Introduction of Public Officials, City Employees and Visitors

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IX. Officer Reports

A. Report Back on Saturday 01/17/2026 Special Board Meeting

X. Committee and Alliance Reports

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XI. New Business

A. City Attorney Paper Brothers Lawsuit Ethics Breach

Notes:

[8:31 PM] Also file to Ethics Commission for misuse of information aka got number from connection to case and used for political fundraising

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Michelle Gallagher | Seconded by: Karla Escobar

Motion to file this CIS to the City Council and related complaint to Ethics

Vote Results: Ayes (9): Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Abstentions (1): Chatura De Silva

B. Locally Preferred Alternative for the Metro Sepulveda Transit Corridor project.

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Karla Escobar

Motion to file the CIS for CF 26-0046 as amended in this meeting

Vote Results: Ayes (11): Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

C. Finance Committee Item: NPG for Friends of the West Valley Library[Friends of the West Valley Library NPG Supporting Documents](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CYIr0jEt2e92op0QuJYcV1l1fg37Gjt0?usp=drive_link) 💵 Financial

Motion #1 PASSED

Motion to approve funding the FOL foor up to $2000

Vote Results: Ayes (9): Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

D. Motion from Outreach: Art Box Contest winner

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Rami Frankl | Seconded by: Jamie York

Motion to approve the first place winner: California Aguilar - the Reseda Aquarium and send the other two back to the outreach committee to review the potential for another independant artist to do 2) Natalia Rodriguez Suarez Environment and Community and 3) Zahir Panameno - Graffitti

Vote Results: Ayes (10): Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl
Abstentions (1): Douglas Smith

XII. Old Business

A. Off-Street Parking CIS (Continued)

B. August 6, 2025 Minutes Approval (Continued)

C. Human Rights Alliance CIS (Continued)

D. Charter Reform CIS (Continued)

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Borly Green

Motion to forward the Drafted CIS as amended

Vote Results: Ayes (11): Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

E. Request for Action: Installation of Bicycle Parking Facilities in the Central Business District (Continued)

Motion #1 PASSED

Made by: Jamie York | Seconded by: Karla Escobar

Motion to submit the request for Action regarding installation of Bicycling Parking Facilities in the Reseda Business District Going CD3 and CD4

Vote Results: Ayes (11): Bella Hertler, Borly Green, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura De Silva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Jamie York, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher, Rami Frankl

XIII. Upcoming Agenda Items

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XIV. Next General Meeting

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XV. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at: 9:30 PM PDT

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