Draft Minutes
— These minutes have not been formally approved and may be revised.
RESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Reseda Neighborhood Council Board - MINUTES DRAFT
Monday, March 16, 2026
Call to Order: 6:33 PM PDT by Jamie York
Adjournment: 10:00 PM PDT
Location: LOCATION: No location (zoom meeting)
Call to Order: 6:33 PM PDT by Jamie York
Adjournment: 10:00 PM PDT
Location: LOCATION: No location (zoom meeting)
Meeting Recording:
Watch Recording
I. ATTENDANCE
Members Present (13): Jamie York, Michelle Gallagher, Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Madison Lee, Rami Frankl
Members Absent (6): Borly Green, Danny Duarte, Eric Grossman, Golzar Sepehri, Hillary Molina, Mike Goldman
Members Absent (6): Borly Green, Danny Duarte, Eric Grossman, Golzar Sepehri, Hillary Molina, Mike Goldman
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
• 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 DeSilva at 20:55:00
• Madison Lee at 20:49:00
• Chatura DeSilva at 20:55:00
II. Roll Call
Members Present (13): Jamie York, Michelle Gallagher, Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Madison Lee, Rami Frankl
Members Absent (6): Borly Green, Danny Duarte, Eric Grossman, Golzar Sepehri, Hillary Molina, Mike Goldman
Members Absent (6): Borly Green, Danny Duarte, Eric Grossman, Golzar Sepehri, Hillary Molina, Mike Goldman
No items in this section
III. Introduction of Public Officials, City Employees and Visitors
Notes:
[6:41 PM]
This item was taken after Board Member Announcements and comments
No items in this section
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
No items in this section
V. Multiple Agenda Items Comment
Notes:
[6:36 PM]
This item was taken III instead of V
No items in this section
VI. Special Orders
No items in this section
VII. Presentations
No items in this section
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
No items in this section
XI. Lead Business
A. Monetary Consent Items
Motion #1
PASSED
Approve All Financial Consent Items
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 9 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, 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
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 10 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, 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
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 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 DeSilva |
XIII. Upcoming Agenda Items
No items in this section
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.
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 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 DeSilva, 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
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 12 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, 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
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 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
No items in this section
XVI. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at: 10:00 PM PDT