April 7, 2016
I t's Your Venice -- Get Involved!
Mass, Scale & Character Report Comment Deadline Extended
1) The deadline has been extended to April 29 for submitting comments regarding  the draft report published by our  Ad Hoc Committee on Mass, Scale and Character .

You are invited to review the report, available on the  Committee's webpage:
 
 
2) Please be advised that comments sent to the referenced address are received both by the committee Chair and your VNC Board.  The address is:   msc-comments@venicenc.org .
 
We apologize for any confusion!
Saturday!  Green Venice Expo 2.0!  Rain or Shine!

Sponsored by WHOLE FOODS MARKET of Venice and in partnership with Surfrider Foundation, this day-long gathering on green sustainability will feature exhibitors and organizations dedicated to Mother Earth.

Strategies, speakers and demonstrations on how to keep Venice green will be the emphasis of this solutions-based conclave of green sustainability and eco-preservation.

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Helicopters Circling:  President Obama Next Door
From Santa Monica Airport's Operations Desk:

As you may know, the President will be visiting Santa Monica today and tomorrow.  In preparation for this visit, the  President's entourage will be conducting military helicopter flights over Santa Monica airspace. 

 Although we were not provided specific dates and times of when these helicopter flights will take place; we wanted to notify residents in case they observe or hear military helicopter activity in the area.

Fri., Apr. 8:  Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee oversees and administers all VNC financial matters, including the system of financial accountability as required by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the City of Los Angeles.  


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Mon., Apr. 11:  Administrative Committee
The Administrative Committee sets the agendas for Board and Town Hall meetings.  
 
The Administrative Committee conducts its business by reviewing and prioritizing agenda requests for Board action (motion or letter) or announcements submitted by Venice Stakeholders, governmental entities and other interested individuals and organizations. 

The Administrative Committee has the discretion to postpone an agenda request , refer it to a specific VNC Committee for review and recommendation, treat it as an announcement or consider and resolve it as a non-Board administrative matter.
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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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BBB Seeks Outreach Avenues

After the recent community meeting organized to address concerns about Big Blue Bus route changes, the organization 
is reaching out to request contact information for local organizations.  

To date, contact information for a number of local business and residential groups has been provided to Big Blue Bus.  

For further information, please click the following link:     More. . .
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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