Minutes, May 6, 2015

These are the minutes taken at the May meeting of the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62. They were approved June 4, 2015. Click on the page for a larger image.

Minutes, February 5, 2015

These are the minutes taken at the February meeting of the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62. They were approved May 6, 2015. Click on the page for a larger image.

Silent auction fundraiser for Friends of Historic Fire Station 62

Be a friend to Historic Fire Station 62 and support Mar Vista's community artists at the same time! Visit the Grand View Fine Art Studios THIS WEEKEND for a silent auction.

20% of sales will benefit the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, with the remaining proceeds going to the artists whose works are sold. Details:

Grand View Fine Art Studios (GVFAS)
Spring 2015 Open Studios
and Silent Auction for Mar Vista Historic Fire Station 62
Saturday, 6-9 p.m., May 30, 2015
Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., May 31, 2015
3871 Grand View Blvd, LA 90066
Information: 310-903-2173

Thank you, Grand View Fine Art Studios!

Motion to Add CD11 Constituent Services Passes Unanimously—MVCC Board of Directors Is Next Hurdle!

Thanks for coming out last Thursday to Grandview Market. The motion to add CD11 constituent services to the approved list of uses for Historic Fire Station 62 carried unanimously. It reads:

Whereas, the Mar Vista Community Council fully supports and affirms the
preservation and repurposing of Historic Fire Station 62 [3631 Centinela
Avenue, Mar Vista, CA 90066) for public use as a multipurpose
community center as witnessed by numerous resolutions and stakeholder
polls
Whereas, the opportunity for CD 11 to establish a constituent services
center onsite is consistent with the goals and objectives for public uses of
the property to benefit all stakeholders in Mar Vista
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Mar Vista Community Council offers its
full support for including a CD 11 constituent services center as part of
the community uses for the site.

To be clear, a City Council office for our council representative would be in addition to the community center purposes the MVCC has approved in the past:  CERT center, green development training, meeting space for community activities, etc.

This measure now goes to the MVCC Board of Directors to be voted on this Tuesday. This is an important meeting to show your support by your attendance.

When:  Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm
Where:  Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine Ave.

Thank you!

Important MVCC Ad Hoc Meeting This Thursday!

Hey, all of you who support the Historic Fire Station 62 cause!

This Thursday, March 5, at 7 pm, there will be a meeting for the MVCC Old Fire Station 62 Ad Hoc Committee to discuss and possibly adopt a motion adding CD11 constituent services (meaning, an office for our district's Los Angeles City Council member) to the list of uses for the Historic Fire Station. Here is a link to the agenda as posted on the MVCC website.

The meeting will be held at Grand View Market located at 12210 Venice Blvd. This is an important decision. It's also an opportunity to catch up on news about the station. Come on by at 7 pm, grab some tacos and a beer, and participate!

Minutes, October 2, 2014

These are the minutes taken at the October meeting of the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62. They were approved February 5, 2015. Click on the page for a larger image.

Notice Regarding Meetings of the MVCC Old Fire Station 62 Ad Hoc Committee

The Mar Vista Community Council Old Fire Station 62 Ad Hoc Committee functions as the liaison between Friends of Historic Fire Station 62 and the community at large. You can come meet us and make your desires known at our monthly table at the Mar Vista Farmers Market. We are found at the MVCC booth on first Sundays.

You can also email us at the following address, and be sure to "like" us on Facebook. Thanks!

Our Effort Receives Mention in The Argonaut

Yay! This week's Argonaut recognizes the ongoing effort by the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62 to convert our abandoned fire station into a community center. Excerpt from the January 14 article:

On the other hand, collaboration among residents and city government has put energy behind plans to renovate the former Fire Station 62 at 3632 Centinela Ave. in Mar Vista into a community center.

The effort began with the Mar Vista Community Council working with then-L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl to keep the building from being sold, said current council Chair Bill Koontz.

Councilman Mike Bonin, Rosendahl’s successor, earmarked $30,000 in the city’s 2014-15 budget process for repairs to the building. The money has so far gone to clean up the heavily vandalized building (including hazardous material remediation), repair broken windows and the building’s roof, and increase security by improving lighting and adding a fence, said Bonin spokesman David Graham-Caso.

“Councilmember Bonin is continuing to work to find money for the project, and the next phase will be finding funding for the building’s rehabilitation. In the long-term, Councilmember Bonin would like to see the site used as a neighborhood hub, where people can get access to city services and hold community meetings,” Graham-Caso said.

If you've passed by the fire station in recent months, you've probably noticed the improvements—weeds cut back, improved lighting, and bright, shiny, tall fence.

The article also mentions vandalism remediation. If you never did see the building's interior when we had our community-wide clean-up, click in to this page for photos depicting the condition. We're looking forward to the day that Historic Fire Station 62 is reopened as a place for the community to gather to learn about emergency preparedness and environmental sustainability and to showcase the talents of the creative people who make up our neighborhoods. We're envisioning a place where service clubs and community organizations can meet.

Minutes, July 21, 2014

These are the minutes taken at the July meeting of the Friends of Historic Fire Station 62. They were approved October 2, 2014. Click on the page for a larger image.