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Mt. WashingtonComing up

Arroyo Seco Council to Consider Calling for Huntington Drive Development Halt

The September 28 meeting also includes a Crane Street property letter, a bicycle-shop grant and concerns about potential tree losses.

ASNC Governing Board · Sep 28, 2026

Mt. WashingtonComing up

Arroyo Seco council to weigh call to halt Huntington development

The September 28 meeting also brings votes on a Crane Street project, tree protection, accessibility and a bicycle nonprofit grant.

ASNC Governing Board · Sep 28, 2026

Glassell ParkComing up

Council to Weigh Restaurant Alcohol Permit Pilot

At its September 15 virtual meeting, the Glassell Park Neighborhood Council will consider commenting on a limited pilot that would change how eligible restaurants get permission to serve alcohol.

GPNC Governing Board · Sep 15, 2026

Mt. WashingtonMinutes

Council Approves Up to $4,800 for Food Distribution, Fall Events

The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council funded four free Halloween events, including Mt. Washington’s, while its planning committee backed a Crane home proposal.

ASNC Joint Special Governing Board & Planning and Land Use Committee · Sep 14, 2026

Cypress ParkComing up

Cypress Park Council to Discuss Street Vendors, Trash and Board Vacancy

The September 8 meeting will also consider budget carryover and 2027 election preparations, with an update on the Bowtie wetlands project.

GCPNC Governing Board · Sep 8, 2026

Highland ParkComing up

Highland Park Council to Weigh Parks Endorsement, Festival Grant

The September 3 meeting also includes proposed support for temporary recreation center cameras, a stop-sign request and alcohol permits.

HHPNC Regular Board Meeting · Sep 3, 2026

Glassell ParkComing up

Glassell Park Council to Consider 2027 Election Information Worksheet

The neighborhood council’s special board meeting will take place online Saturday, August 29, at 10 a.m., with one proposed approval on the agenda.

GPNC Special Board Meeting · Aug 29, 2026

Montecito HeightsMinutes

Committee backs call for clearer hillside construction rules and enforcement

The Montecito Heights–Sycamore Grove committee approved a letter seeking correct permit hours and visible contact information, pending neighborhood council board review.

ASNC Montecito Heights / Sycamore Grove Joint Local Issues Committee · Aug 25, 2026

Mt. WashingtonMinutes

Arroyo Seco board approves food, bicycle repair and neighborhood party grants

Draft minutes from August 24 record community grants, a Kite Hill follow-up letter and unresolved concerns about a development project.

ASNC Governing Board · Aug 24, 2026

Mt. WashingtonComing up

Arroyo Seco board to weigh food, bicycle repair and celebration grants

The August 24 meeting at Ramona Hall will also consider a Kite Hill follow-up letter, an election site and filling a vacant board seat.

ASNC Governing Board · Aug 24, 2026

Glassell ParkComing up

Glassell Park Council to Consider T-Shirt and Newsletter Ad Spending

The August 18 virtual meeting includes proposed outreach spending and self-nominations for vacant neighborhood council seats.

GPNC Governing Board · Aug 18, 2026

Cypress ParkComing up

Cypress Park Council to Weigh Event Grants, Streetlight Theft Protections

The August 11 meeting includes proposed funding for recreation and arts events, bicycle repair workshops and veterans memorial repairs, with no decisions yet recorded.

GCPNC Governing Board · Aug 11, 2026

Atwater VillageMinutes

Atwater Council Approves $2,500 for Bicycle Repairs, Trims Grant Request

Draft August 10 minutes record a reduced bicycle-program grant and approval of proposed voting arrangements for the council’s 2027 election.

AVNC Board of Governors · Aug 10, 2026

Highland ParkComing up

Highland Park Council to Consider Southwest Museum Preservation Request

The August 6 meeting also includes Police Museum review procedures, proposed grant limits and an appointment to a vacant board seat.

HHPNC Regular Board Meeting · Aug 6, 2026

Highland ParkComing up

Highland Park Council to Consider Operating Costs, Black Walnut Day Funding

The July 28 special board meeting will cover proposed council expenses, financial roles and support for a September community event.

HHPNC Special Board Meeting · Jul 28, 2026

Montecito HeightsMinutes

Committee Delays Construction Letter, Hears Safety and Parking Concerns

Montecito Heights and Sycamore Grove committee members postponed a construction letter until August and heard reports on crime, encampments and neighborhood projects.

ASNC Montecito Heights / Sycamore Grove Joint Local Issues Committee · Jul 27, 2026

Cypress ParkMinutes

Cypress Park Council Approves Budget, Rejects Board Applicant

Draft July 14 minutes record a unanimous budget vote, discussion of veterans memorial repairs and a planned Avenue 27 encampment cleanup.

GCPNC Governing Board · Jul 14, 2026

Atwater VillageMinutes

Neighbors seek answers on church lot; council funds Repair Fair

Draft minutes from the July 13 Atwater Village Neighborhood Council meeting record concerns about possible soil disturbance and approval of funding for the August 15 Repair Fair.

AVNC Board of Governors · Jul 13, 2026

Cypress ParkMinutes

Council Presses Caltrans on Home Depot Noise, Day Laborer Structures

Draft minutes from June 9 show Cypress Park board members seeking answers about freeway land leased to Home Depot, while approving a request for more 311 signs.

GCPNC Governing Board · Jun 9, 2026

Atwater VillageMinutes

Hyperion Bridge Work Expected in February; Streetlight Repairs Face Backlog

At the council’s December 11 meeting, a city official outlined infrastructure timelines, while the board approved $350 for AI-assisted meeting minutes.

AVNC Board of Governors · Dec 11, 2025

Atwater VillageMinutes

Council Funds Homeless Services and Streetlight Outreach, Rejects Turkey Grant

Draft November 13 minutes record funding for local services and outage information, while proposed youth representation changes await further action.

AVNC Board of Governors · Nov 13, 2025

Atwater VillageMinutes

Dark Streets Raise Halloween Safety Concerns in Atwater Village

Draft October 9 minutes record calls for lighting help, a bridge repair timeline and a delay in proposed council rule changes.

AVNC Board of Governors · Oct 9, 2025

Atwater VillageMinutes

Atwater Council Backs River Rangers Taking On More Maintenance

The board supported consolidating L.A. River maintenance under River Rangers, while postponing education fair funding and several other decisions.

AVNC Board of Governors · Aug 14, 2025