Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa

6th Annual Playa Vista Monster Dash 5k
2024-10-27 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Celebrate the spooky season–and prepare for all the Halloween treats you’ll be eating–by signing up for the Sixth Annual Monster Dash in Playa Vista. Grab your friends and your best costumes to participate in this bewitching fun run/walk that takes place along the neighborhood’s Bluff Creek Drive. The cost to register is $50 for adults and $20 for children 18 and under (plus fees). A family bundle of four tickets is also available! A costume contest, live DJ, giveaways and custom finisher medals for runners, round out the event
A Halloween-themed, family-friendly fun run/walk through the beautiful community of Playa Vista.
Location: Randy Johnson Park Bluff Creek Fields
12702 Bluff Creek Dr Los Angeles, CA 90094

Makers Market
2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Woman’s Club of Playa del Rey on Saturday, November 2, at 10 am for their Fourth Annual Farmer’s Market. This local charity event showcases handmade crafts by local artisans, live music, and great food. The event runs from 10 am – 3 pm at 8039 Manchester Avenue in Playa del Rey and will generally support the Club’s Scholarship Fund for local women and girls.

Board Meeting-Cancelled
2024-11-05 18:30 - 20:30
Our original meeting date conflicts with election night, so stay tuned as we reschedule.

2024 Conversations with Veterans
2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:30
Congressman Lieu will be holding his annual virtual veteran appreciation event “Conversations with Veterans” this Saturday, November 9 in the morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. We’d like to invite you and your friends and family to zoom in. . Attached is a flyer. Here is the link to register https://ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_YMZvqVzPRGWNJQxwAWtLgQ#/registration
A few of the veterans telling a story at the event include: Harry Moyer, former Westchester longtime resident, a 104 year old WWII fighter pilot who later became one of the Flyer Tigers, a former Air Force Captain who was at the Pentagon on 9-11; a female Air Force veteran who was in the Medical Service Corp in Iraq where wounded soldiers were transferred to hospitals, a Vietnam Marine Medi-vac pilot who evacuated wounded soldiers, and a Korean War Captain who interviewed prisoner of war at the front lines.
There will also be a military love story, insight into how our troops scramble to support NATO and a behind the scenes look at the rigorous training to be an instructor in the Marines Special Operations Group.
Plus, patriotic music –the National Anthem by Maxine Reyes, US Army Captain retired and God Bless America by Michael Jackson aka Michael Wajacs, US Army G-6 retired.

Honoring our Veterans
2024-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Westchester Senior Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 90045

PLUC MEETING
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
The NCWP Planning and Land Use Committee will meet November 19, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.
Join us for presentations regarding the following topics/projects:

Kirby Manor Corp Updates: 5201-5309 W. Knowlton Street and 6865 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles regarding a Density Bonus and three off-menu incentive items related to the proposed 77,917 SF proposed demolition and redevelopment project
Gregory Shoop: 237 East Montreal Street & 239 East Montreal Street, Playa del Rey CA SFR and ADU proposed development
St. Anastasia School and Church: Master Plan Update/Proposal
One Voice: ED 1 Updates
Build a Better Westchester: ED 1 Updates

Budget & Finance Special Meeting
2024-11-21 18:00 - 18:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for a special meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee on November 21, 2024, 6pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.

Special Meeting
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for a Special Meeting of the NCWP on Thursday, November 21, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.
On our agenda:

Presentation: 6136 Manchester/ 8651 La Tijera Blvd (“Pep Boys”) Development Presenter(s): Owner – Cityview and/or Applicant Representative three6ixty (See the NCWP PLUC AGENDA 10.15.24 – https://ncwpdr.org/agendas/ncwp-pluc-agenda-10-15-24/)

96 ft, 8-story mixed use building containing 489 dwelling units and approximately 16,120 SF of commercial space for a total of 416,890 SF
Project requesting a density bonus, master conditional use permit for alcohol sales, site plan review, and CDO compliance with SCEA
Lot area 105,276 SF/2.42 acres The Project is requesting a total density increase of 85% pursuant to AB 1287 by providing 15% of base density units for VLI households and an additional 9% of base density units for VLI households, for a total of24% of by-right units reserved for VLI households, or 64 VLI units The Site is currently identified as qualifying for Tier 3 development incentives under the City’s Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Affordable Housing Incentive Program.
Board discussion with Vote to approve/modify/deny

Presentation: 8704 & 8711 Sepulveda Blvd/Eastway (“Staples”) Development Presenter: SRM &/or Urbal Architecture (See the NCWP PLUC AGENDA 10.15.24 – https://ncwpdr.org/agendas/ncwp-pluc-agenda-10-15-24/)

7 & 8-story buildings; 120 licensed Assisted Living and Independent Living units in the West Building and 146 units in East building
State Density Bonus for Senior Housing No Code Deviations Requested
Board discussion with Vote to approve/modify/deny

Presentation: 7027 Vista del Mar Lane Presenter: Isaac Lemus/Crest Real Estate: (See the NCWP PLUC AGENDA 10.15.24 – https://ncwpdr.org/agendas/ncwp-pluc-agenda-10-15-24/)

New (2) Single-Family Residences with dual vehicular access on Vista del Mar and Vista del Mar Lane
Board discussion with Vote to approve/modify/deny

Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire
2024-11-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-24 08:00 - 14:00

Special Outreach Committee Meeting
2024-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for a special meeting of the Outreach Committee on Tuesday, December 3, 5:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.

Board Meeting-Cancelled
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30

Tree Lighting
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00
Join the Holiday Spirit at LMU! This exciting annual holiday tradition is fun for the whole family. There will be music, crafts for kids, food trucks, and photos with a special guest from the North Pole. This event is free and open to the public. The event is Friday, December 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive, Westchester, CA

21st Annual PdR Toy & Animal Shelter Drive
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00
Playa del Rey business owners Jane St. John (REMAX) and Felicia St. Denis (Flowers by Felicia) are teaming up next month for their 21st Annual Toy & Animal Shelter Drive!
Donations of new, unwrapped toys for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and animal shelter supplies (treats, toys, beds etc) can be dropped off at Triangle Park (Waterview and Trask) in PdR on December 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.
After you deliver the gifts, stick around to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your neighbors!

Better 11 Holiday Celebration
2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | CD 11 Westchester District Office, 7166 Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, 90045
RSVP: CD11RSVP@lacity.org

CANCELLED: Public Safety Committee Meeting
2024-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Airport Police Community Room, 9160 South Loyola Blvd, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
This months Public Safety Committee Meeting has been cancelled.
Check the calendar for updates on the next meeting.
Have a Happy Holidays.

Board Meeting-Cancelled
2025-01-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States

Special Meeting
2025-01-14 18:30 - 21:00 | LAWA Police Station, 9160 Loyola Blvd, 90045
Join us for the first NCWP Meeting of the year. We had planned to have Councilmember Traci Parks as our guest, but as you can imagine, she is fully focused on the fires.
We will have presentations on Planning and Land Use issues including:

Kirby Manor Corp Updates: 5201-5309 W. Knowlton Street and 6865 S. La Cienega Blvd.

PLUC Meeting-Cancelled
2025-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | CD 11 Westchester District Office, 7166 Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, 90045
Join us for a meeting to discuss the following issues: (1) 237 Montreal Street Development, (2) 138 Culver Blvd./Czucker Project, (3) Presentation by Kimberly Fox re: Protecting Small Businesses as Mixed-Use Commercial Density is Built
We will meet Tuesday, January 21, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.

Homeless Count-Postponed
2025-01-23 20:00 - 23:00
Join and make a difference! You can now register to volunteer for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count! This essential event aims to count our unhoused neighbors and obtain data that helps us develop effective strategies to address the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles City and County. Mark your calendars for Homeless Count 2025, taking place on the nights of January 21, 22, and 23. To learn more and sign up, visit count.lahsa.org!

Coffee and a Conversation with Cops
2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Woman’s Club of Playa Del Rey, 8039 W. Manchester Ave, Playa Del Rey
RSVP and send your questions to: margarita.diosomito@yahoo.com

Free Vision Screening
2025-02-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Westchester Senior Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 90045

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
2025-02-04 18:00 - 18:30 | LAWA Police Headquarters 9160 South Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The NCWP Budget & Finance Committee Meeting will be held February 4, 6pm at the LAWA Police Headquarters.

Board Meeting
2025-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 | LAWA Police Headquarters 9160 South Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Join us for our next NCWP Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 6:30pm. We will consider a number of Neighborhood Purpose Grants:

World Harvest Food Bank
Westside Pacific Villages
LA Costal Education Foundation

Special Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Westchester-Loyola Village Library Community Room, 7114 W. Manchester Ave, 90045
Join us for a rescheduled Special Meeting of the Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee February 6, 6pm at the Westchester-Loyola Village Library/Community Room 7114 W. Manchester Ave.
We will be recapping progress to date and next steps with our Community Plan Update. We will also be discussing ED-1 impacts.

Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
2025-02-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the NCWP Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting February 18, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Blvd.
On our agenda:

138 Culver Blvd
Howe Mart Liquor Store alcohol
237 East Montreal St.

PLUC Committee Meeting
2025-02-18 18:30 - 21:30 | CD 11 Westchester District Office, 7166 Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, 90045
Join us for presentations as follows:

8501 Pershing Drive, Playa Del Rey: Howe Mart Liquor Inc. – Presentation re: upgrade to full line of alcoholic beverages (Type 21) 6am – 12 am Daily
5494 W Centinela LA 90045: Presentation re: existing retail cannabis business
237 East Montreal St. LA 90293: Presentation re SFR development
138 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey: Presentation re Edward Czuker – Legado Del Mar LLC Project

Homeless Count
2025-02-20 20:00 - 23:00
Volunteer

Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for the NCWP Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Monday, February 24, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.
We will discuss a potential motion asking the City to share with us how many units they are requiring to be built in our area, information which they have to this point not provided.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Airport Police Community Room, 9160 South Loyola Blvd, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for our 1st Public Safety meeting of the year as we hear and discuss updates from our Senior Lead Officers from the LAPD Pacific Division
