Winnetka Neighborhood Council · Held
Winnetka Neighborhood Council meeting, August 11, 2026
From the minutes: The Winnetka Neighborhood Council's board voted 4-2-3 on Aug. 11, 2026 to oppose Rasha Shields' reappointment to the Board of Police Commissioners, according to the minutes posted on the council's website and the Community Impact Statement it filed Aug. 14 on CF 23-1200-S8. The City Council adopted the reappointment 14-0 on Sept. 16. The minutes also record 9-0 votes to host a City budget panel with up to $300 for refreshments, to put May 15, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the City Clerk's worksheet as the council's next board election, and to spend up to $120 on a boundary map, and an 8-0 vote with one abstention for a letter supporting an adult day care facility at 8950 Lurline Ave.
Outcomes for the August 11, 2026 meeting of the Winnetka Neighborhood Council come from its posted minutes.
| Where | Best Western Hotel, Winnetka Convention Center, 20122 Vanowen St., Winnetka, CA 91306, and by Zoom |
|---|---|
| Agenda | Official agenda (posted August 8, 2026) |
| Minutes | Official minutes |
| City Council districts | Council District 3 |
The minutes, posted on the council’s website, record nine members present, one absent and two excused, and give each vote by first name. The nine who voted match the board listed on the agenda: David Uebersax, Erick Lace, William Burt, Jonathan Vickburg, Victor Lerma, Judith Giglio, Mihran Kalaydjian, Roy Hadavi and Peggy White. The board approved the June 9 minutes by consensus with one abstention, the April, May and June expenditure reports 9-0 each, up to $300 for a City budget panel 9-0, the election worksheet 9-0 with the election set for May 15, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the convention center, and up to $120 for a boundary map 9-0 (minutes). The Sept. 8 special board agenda listed the Aug. 11 minutes for approval.
12. Adult day care facility at 8950 Lurline Ave.
- What it asked: A letter supporting the remodel of a commercial building into an adult day care (elder care) facility and the related zoning variance, case ZA-2025-6705-ZV (agenda).
- What happened: The board approved the letter 8-0 with one abstention, on a motion by Mihran Kalaydjian seconded by Erick Lace. Roy Hadavi abstained (minutes).
13. Rasha Shields’ reappointment to the Police Commission
- What it asked: Discussion and possible action on CF 23-1200-S8 and the reappointment of Rasha Shields to the Board of Police Commissioners, including consideration of a vote in opposition (agenda).
- What happened: On a motion by Jonathan Vickburg seconded by Erick Lace, the minutes record four yes votes (Erick Lace, Judith Giglio, Mihran Kalaydjian and Peggy White), two no votes (David Uebersax and Roy Hadavi) and three abstentions (William Burt, Jonathan Vickburg and Victor Lerma) (minutes). The council filed a Community Impact Statement on Aug. 14 opposing the reappointment, giving the same 4-2-3 vote and the Aug. 11 date (CIS). The Public Safety Committee approved the reappointment Aug. 26 and the City Council adopted it 14-0 on Sept. 16, with Heather Hutt absent (CF 23-1200-S8).
Every item
| # | Item | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Letter supporting an adult day care facility at 8950 Lurline Ave. and its zoning variance (ZA-2025-6705-ZV) | Approved 8-0-1 (8-0-1) |
| 13 | Oppose Rasha Shields' reappointment to the Board of Police Commissioners | Opposed the reappointment, 4-2-3; CIS filed Aug. 14 (4-2-3) |
| 1-3 | Welcome, pledge and roll call | |
| 4A | Approve June 9, 2026 minutes | Approved by consensus, one abstention |
| 5A-C | Approve April, May and June 2026 monthly expenditure reports | Approved 9-0 each (9-0) |
| 6 | Host a City budget panel, up to $300 for refreshments | Approved 9-0 (9-0) |
| 7 | Reports from government representatives | |
| 8 | Officer reports | |
| 9 | Public comment | |
| 10 | Complete the City Clerk's election worksheet: May 15, 2027, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the convention center | Approved 9-0 (9-0) |
| 11 | Up to $120 for a council boundary map | Approved 9-0 (9-0) |
| 14-17 | Committee and alliance reports, good of the order and adjournment |