Draft Minutes
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RESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Reseda Neighborhood Council Board - MINUTES DRAFT
Monday, September 21, 2026
Call to Order: 6:36 PM PDT by Karla Escobar
Adjournment: 9:31 PM PDT
Call to Order: 6:36 PM PDT by Karla Escobar
Adjournment: 9:31 PM PDT
I. ATTENDANCE
Members Present (14): Michelle Gallagher, Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Mike Goldman
Members Absent (3): Jamie York, Borly Green, Rami Frankl
Members Absent (3): Jamie York, Borly Green, Rami Frankl
Early Departures:
• Chatura DeSilva at 21:09:00
• Mike Goldman at 21:10:00
• Eric Grossman at 21:10:00
• Andres Perkins at 21:27:00
• Chatura DeSilva at 21:09:00
• Mike Goldman at 21:10:00
• Eric Grossman at 21:10:00
• Andres Perkins at 21:27:00
II. Roll Call
Members Present (14): Michelle Gallagher, Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Eric Grossman, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Mike Goldman
Members Absent (3): Jamie York, Borly Green, Rami Frankl
Members Absent (3): Jamie York, Borly Green, Rami Frankl
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III. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Notes:
[6:40 PM]
Sean McCarthy from the Community Benefit Foundation - Wilbur and Van Alden - Announcement of Weeding and Cleanup this weekend
[6:42 PM]
Anna Measles says that Gibson emailed her saying only She and DJ have the Plum training and so anything done is null and void that may have been voted on.
[12:34 AM]
Lionel Mares provided comments on current city Council Files and legislation.
[12:35 AM]
Miriam Pressler provided comments about the LA RIverWalk.
[12:55 AM]
Sharon Brewer- (see recording)
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IV. Multiple Agenda Items Comment
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V. Special Orders
A. Vacancy Vice President
Notes:
[7:12 PM]
SKIPPED NOT NECESSARILY TABLED
B. Any Vacancies Potentially Created by Filling Vice President vacancy
Notes:
[7:12 PM]
SKIPPED NOT NECESSARILY TABLED
VI. Lead Business
A. Non-Monetary Consent Items
Motion #1
PASSED
All consent ITEMS
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 12 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Mike Goldman |
| Abstentions | 1 | Michelle Gallagher |
1. Review and approval of RNC Board minutes for July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026 meetings
2. October 2026 RNC Meeting
3. Review and approve 2027 RNC General Board meeting schedule
B. Monetary Consent Items
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Karla Escobar
| Seconded by: Douglas Smith
Approve the july and August MER
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 9 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar |
| Abstentions | 2 | Michelle Gallagher, Mike Goldman |
1. Approval of July and August 2026 MERs.
2. Discussion and possible action to review and approve the allocation of prior fiscal year rollover funds for FY 2026–2027 budget.
Financial
3. Review of up to $3000 for the 11:11 Reseda Rising NPG
Financial
Motion #1
PASSED
Approval of up to $3000 for the 11:11 Reseda Rising NPG
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 10 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bruno Hernandez, Chatura DeSilva, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Mike Goldman |
| Abstentions | 1 | Michelle Gallagher |
C. RFA Reply for 18430 Sherman Way (PLUM)
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Karla Escobar
| Seconded by: Michelle Gallagher
Approve the draft RFA Reply for 18430 Sherman Way as drafted and voted on by PLUM with revisions (IF ANY) made during the meeting
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 11 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar, Michelle Gallagher |
D. RFA re: 19106 Cantara St. APN#2104002017 (PLUM)
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Karla Escobar
| Seconded by: Douglas Smith
Discussion and possible action; review draft RFA from PLUM Committee regarding ongoing public nuisance at 19106 Cantara St. (APN#2104002017) involving zoning violations, industrial and manufacturing uses on residential agricultural property. Approved at PLUM Committee Meeting on August 27, 2026: 4 Yes (Duarte, Frank, Marvel, and Perkins). RFA re: 19106 Cantara St. APN#2104002017
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 10 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar |
| Abstentions | 1 | Michelle Gallagher |
E. Transitioning RNC PO Box from Instant Passport effective 11/1/2026
F. Mandatory LAFD CERT for Neighborhood Council Members
G. CIS Regarding CF 26-1050 Modernization of the City's Tree Spacing Guidelines
H. CIS regarding Council File: 26-1280
I. Community Impact Statement Regarding LA Riverway San Fernando Valley Completion Project
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Karla Escobar
| Seconded by: Daryt (DJ) Frank
Discussion and possible action; review Community Impact Statement (CIS) regarding LA Riverway San Fernando Valley Completion Project (PLUM)
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 8 | Amos Marvel, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar |
| Abstentions | 2 | Douglas Smith, Michelle Gallagher |
J. Reseda Fall Movie Night Update and Approval of Movie and Flyer
Motion #1
PASSED
Made by: Michelle Gallagher
| Seconded by: Karla Escobar
Flyer attached and the movie suggestion was recommended by the Outreach committee as Disney's Coco
| Result | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ayes | 10 | Amos Marvel, Andres Perkins, Bella Hertler, Bruno Hernandez, Danny Duarte, Daryt (DJ) Frank, Douglas Smith, Hillary Molina, Jimmy Reyes, Karla Escobar |
| Abstentions | 1 | Michelle Gallagher |
K. RNC Stencil Design for Artbox and Mural Project
L. November 19, 2026 National Sleep Out
VII. Presentations
A. Presentation by Marcelino Ascensio re: LARiverWay San Fernando Valley Completion Project
Notes:
[12:56 AM]
Marcelino to share the presentation PowerPoint presented to the Board for public sharing in Drive. (see recording) Presentation available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10halUIJ44Wt-S4v01p0WUFMSJXt7kNq6/view?usp=sharing.
VIII. Introduction of Public Officials, City Employees and Visitors
Notes:
[12:54 AM]
Denton Cohen CD4 updates (see recording)
[12:54 AM]
Jenny Portillo CD3 updates (see recording)
[12:55 AM]
Jose Galdamez (DONE NEA) updates- (see recording)
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IX. Board Member Announcements and Comments
A. BONC request from Board members on CF 24-0867
B. Congress of Neighborhood Councils- September 15, 2026
X. Officer Reports
A. President- Update on Consent Calendar
B. Parliamentarian- Training reminders for Board members
XI. Committee and Alliance Reports
A. Update on Reseda petition for JEDI Zones
XII. Old Business
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XIII. New Business
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XIV. Upcoming Agenda Items
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XV. Next General Meeting
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XVI. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at: 9:31 PM PDT