May 19, 2016
I t's Your Venice -- Get Involved!
Tonight:  Community Meetings - Mar Vista ICO

The Department of City Planning is kicking off a series of community meetings for the Interim Control Ordinances (ICO) areas across the City to address the issues confronting single-family neighborhoods. 

This draft ordinance will be the follow-up to the March 25, 2015 Interim Control Ordinance to establish new regulations for neighborhood conservation. 

MAR VISTA ICO AREA COMMUNITY MEETING
 
May 19, 2016
6:00 - 9:00 pm   
Penmar Recreation Center
1341 Lake St., Venice, CA 90291





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Next Tues., May 24:  VNC Board Election Candidate Meet-N-Greet
Meet your future Venice representatives!  

Fri., May 20:  Fuel for Fun!

Nasa's last remaining space shuttle fuel tank, ET-94 will be displayed in water at Burton Chase Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 18 to 20 May before joining Endeavor at the California Science Center.
   
Friday, May 20, 5 to 9 pm Department of Beaches and Harbors, will have a space oriented party in the Burton Chase Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, MDR 90292 to welcome ET-94. There will be DJ and live music, food trucks, space-themed carnival games, space-themed activities, and science exhibits.
Sat., May 21:  Home-Sharing Ordinance:  Public Hearing
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A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed zoning code amendment initiated by the Department of City Planning.  All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing at City Planning Commission at which you may listen, speak, or submit written information relating to the proposed project. 



Date:    Saturday, May 21, 2016
Time:   10am
Place:  Deaton Auditorium
   100 W 1st St
    Los Angeles, CA 90012

GVE 2.0 - Make Every Day Earth Day!

View pics at:   http://www.venicenc.org/green-venice-expo-2.0/

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From Pacific Division Community Police Advisory Board

Cool video and web page about the Expo Metro line that is opening on May 20th. There is a neat video that captures the Expo line route; to see the information, just scroll down the page below:



National Night Out:  August 2, 2016 at Venice High School: https://natw.org/

Venice Forward:  Dedicated to Ending Homelessness in Venice
Venice Forward, a collaboration of community members, service providers and government, introduces itself with a new video!

Check out the Venice Forward websites! Learn about "Call 211" - an easy way for Venice residents to report homeless individuals needing help!
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VNC working with NC Emergency Preparedness Alliance
Created in preparation for the upcoming El Nino season ahead, the Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance has provided the following valuable information for Venice stakeholders and promises increased communication across NCs for important public safety issues going forward.

Flooding is the most severe weather threat and the costliest nature disaster facing Venice and the nation.  Know your risk - there are a number of things you can do before, during and after a flood to reduce your risk.

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Heal Healthy at Home - Meals on Wheels West

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Receive Bi-Weekly City Planning Early Notification Reports
One way to avoid the surprise of sudden construction next door is to learn about it in advance.
You can make your voice known to the City and to building permit applicants before it's too late to appeal!

Sign up to receive the City Planning Department's bi-weekly email, which lists new applications filed for construction in Venice.  
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Your Venice Neighborhood Council Wants You!
The Neighborhood Council system is growing.  VNC is, too.  Learn more about us  here .

In addition to seeking new Board members and Committee Chairs, we are always looking for good people to serve on VNC committees.  

Now is the perfect time to get involved!  

For more information, contact  Mike Newhouse  or  Marc Saltzberg .              
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