Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa

Board Meeting
2024-09-03 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for our NCWP Meeting Tuesday, September 3, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.
The CIRCLE Team Program Manager, Nicholas Waldon from the Mayor’s Office will make a presentation on the expansion of the program. Bring your questions!

Summer Cinema Club
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Westchester Senior Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 90045
The Westchester Senior Center invites everyone to their Summer Cinema Club, featuring film showings on Fridays at 1 PM. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy great films and more!

Flight Path Museum Community Day
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Flight Path Museum, 6661 Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles
The Flight Path Museum, in collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports, will open up the aircraft apron/tarmac to the public on Saturday September 14 between 11am and noon. Flight Path Museum members will have priority access. If you are a member you should have received a link to register for the event. For more information on becoming a member please click here
Access to the ramp will be limited and on a first come first serve basis. Advance registration is required due to safety and security regulations at LAX. Minors without ID will not need to provide a government ID number but will be required to provide all other required information. One form per person.
Only those that have registered ahead of time will be allowed in the Museum before our regular hours. Entry is based on availability and may be restricted due to operational issues or when the maximum number of people allowed is reached. We will do our best to inform you ahead of time if access is limited.
No weapons of any kind are allowed in the Museum and on the airfield.
Registration will close on September 13 at noon.
Register

PLUC Meeting
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for our PLUC Meeting which will include a presentation by Kamra Khoubian regarding a request for a CUP for 8801 S. Sepulveda Blvd. to allow for a Virtual Arcade business as well as an update regarding the proposed redevelopment at the “Hertz” site by Eric Shabsis. In addition, the developer for 5201 W. Knowlton Street/Westchester will present regarding the demolition of existing buildings for the construction of 145-units of multi-family housing.
Join us September 17, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.

Homeless Initiative Listening Session
2024-09-19 09:00 - 10:30 | CA
The County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative is holding a series of virtual community listening sessions to strengthen strategies for addressing and preventing homelessness and to inform our annual funding recommendations for homeless services and housing in fiscal year 2025-2026. These listening sessions will solicit input from diverse stakeholders and partners, including residents, local leaders, homeless services providers, people with lived experience, and other stakeholders to inform our funding recommendations. The goal of these sessions is to ensure their annual budget and strategies are up-to-date and responsive to the unique needs and priorities of our communities. Los Angeles County residents are invited to join this virtual listening session based on their service planning area. Los Angeles County residents are invited to join this virtual listening session based on their service planning area:
San Fernando Valley: Wednesday August 28, 3:00-4:30pm
Metro Los Angeles: Tuesday September 3, 2:00-3:30pm
East Los Angeles: Thursday September 5, 1:00-2:30pm
South Los Angeles: Friday September 13, 10:00am-12:00pm
West Los Angeles: Thursday September 19, 9:00-10:30am
Register

Westchester-Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update Meeting
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Frank D. Parent Elementary School, 5354 W 64th Street, Inglewood, 90302
Please join Los Angeles City Planning for an in-person community meeting on September 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Frank D. Parent Elementary School, 5354 W 64th Street, Inglewood, CA 90302. This event will provide community members with the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the Westchester-Playa Del Rey Community Plan Update, with a focus on Ladera Heights.
The event will begin with an Open House for residents to learn more about the community plan process followed by a brief presentation by City planning staff. After the presentation, residents will have time to provide public comments and ask questions.
5 p.m. – Open House
5:45 p.m. – LA City Planning Presentation
6 p.m. – Public Comments & Questions
For meeting information and details, please see the meeting flyer. In addition, planning staff hosted a virtual information session on July 16, 2024. Links to the recording of the event as well as materials can be found below:

Recording of Event
Presentation from Event

LAWA Board of Airport Commissioners
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Westchester Municipal Building 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045, 7166 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

Time to be heard; the Board of Airport Commissioners and LAWA staff will be listening.

You are invited to attend the special meeting of the LAWA Board of Airport Commissioners, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024, 6:00 PM, Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

The Board meetings are customarily at LAX at 10:00 AM the first & third meetings of the month.

To accommodate people who can’t join the Board in the mornings, this special Board meeting is being held at 6:00 PM in Westchester.

If you want to let LAWA know what you like about the airport, what can be improved and to find out more about LAX capital improvement projects, please join this special meeting.

And come meet LAWA’s “new” CEO, John Ackerman!

If you would like to provide comment to the commissioners and airport staff, please sign up for public comment. Depending on the # of speakers, typically each speaker has two minutes to speak.

Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2024-09-23 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 Community Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Monday, September 23, 6:30pm at the Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.
On our agenda:

What role can LAWA play in the Community Plan Update?
Draft 3 of the Housing Element

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Airport Police Community Room, 9160 South Loyola Blvd, Westchester, CA, 90045, United States
Join us for a special night as we welcome Los Angeles County Sheriff, Robert Luna to speak at our Public Safety Meeting.

Executive Staff

Airport Relations Committee Meeting
2024-09-26 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 next Airport Relations Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.
We will discus how can the Airport support the Community with all of the Airports and developers new projects in our area?

Westchester Park Community Showcase
2024-09-28 15:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Park, 8740 Lincoln Blvd
Drop in for an afternoon of fun, skateboarding, community booths and a movie in the park after sunset.

Contractor Boot Camp
2024-10-01 17:30 - 20:00 | CA
The Los Angeles Community College District’s Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed for local, small and disadvantaged contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive curriculum, they will learn more about the pre-qualification process for the BuildLACCD Program’s Pre-Qualified Service Provider bench, for projects ranging from $25K to $5M. Check out the flyer for the curriculum’s details and register today.

Board Meeting
2024-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Join us for the next NCWP Meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 6:30pm at the Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester.
We will have a presentation by City Planning on the Community Plan Update.

Dog Park Reopening
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
The reopening of the large dog park area at Bill Rosendahl Park, located at 4601 Alla Road, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 will be celebrated October 12, 10am. This off-leash dog park is the paw-fect place for your furry friends to play! For more information, call (310) 391-5451.

PLUC Committee Meeting
2024-10-15 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 following presentations:

6136 Manchester Avenue/8651 La Tijera Blvd. (“Pep Boys” Project) Developer Presentation/Request for Vote to Approve development
8704 S. Sepulveda & 8711 Sepulveda Eastway (“Staples” Project)/SRM Developer Presentation/Request for Vote to Approve development
7027 Vista Del Mar Lane/PDR Developer Presentation/Request for Vote to Approved development

Planning and Land Use Committee
2024-10-15 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 next meeting of the NCWP Planning and Land Use Committee on Tuesday, October 15, 6:30pm at the Westchester Municipal Building, 7166 Manchester Ave.
On our agenda:

6136 Manchester “Pep Boys” Development, 8 stories, 489 units
8704, 8711 Sepulveda “Staples” Development, 8 stories, 120 senior units
7027 Vista del Mar Lane, 2 houses

LAPD's Special Olympics Fundraiser
2024-10-17 16:00 - 22:00 | CA
Join the Tip-A-Cop event at Islands Restaurant in the Howard Hughes Center on October 17th from 4 PM to closing, benefiting the Special Olympics of Southern California. Enjoy a meal while 20% of food and beverage purchases support this great cause—just bring this flyer or mention it to your server!

Visitation Carnival in the Nine Double oh Four Five
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | CA
Visitation Catholic School 8740 Emerson Ave., Los Angeles, CA
There’s no better fall event than a classic fair with rides and games, and Visitation’s “Carnival in the Nine Double Oh Four Five” is back this year on October 18 through the 20! This bi-annual event will feature rides, games, music, a beer garden, food, book walk, raffles, face painting, entertainment, prizes and more! Stay tuned for next month’s edition for more info! Visitation is located at 8740 Emerson Ave. in Westchester.

YMCA Halloween Spooktacular
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Westchester Family YMCA, 8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Westchester Family YMCA 8015 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The YMCA is preparing for its largest community event of the year: its annual Halloween Spooktacular! Save the date for Friday, October 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. for the most ghoulish-family fun in Westchester! Reservations to attend the free event will launch next month, and activities will include games, candy, a haunted maze, entertainment and more. Food will also be available for purchase. Follow the Y at facebook.com/westchesterfamilymca to learn more about their upcoming events!

Metro First/Last Mile Community Design Event
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | CA
Help shape the future of the area around the Aviation/LAX Station! Join Metro on Saturday, October 26th, from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Metro C Line Aviation/LAX Station, Lower Station Plaza (11500 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045). Your input will guide which streets are prioritized for pedestrian and wheel improvements, addressing connectivity, safety, and accessibility. Transit riders and neighbors have already shared their insights, and now we want to hear from you. Enjoy free food, family-friendly activities, and the chance to make a difference!

6th Annual Playa Vista Monster Dash 5k
2024-10-27 09:30 - 11:30 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
