Venice Neighborhood Council Holds First Meeting Under New President Feige

Board denies Venice Blvd shopping center, forms charter reform committee, and defeats motion to remove Community Officer Lisa Redmond.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) held its first meeting under newly elected President David Feige, a television producer and former Bronx public defender. The board discussed several key issues, including denying a proposal for a shopping center on Venice Blvd, forming an ad hoc committee to address Los Angeles charter reform, and defeating a motion to remove Community Officer Lisa Redmond.

Why it matters

The VNC plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Venice community, and this meeting marked a transition in leadership with Feige taking over as president. The decisions made, such as rejecting the shopping center proposal and addressing charter reform, will have significant impacts on the neighborhood.

The details

During the meeting, the VNC board denied an application for a shopping center at 606 Venice Blvd, citing concerns over additional trees and landscaping. The board also rejected a proposal to convert the parking lot at The Brig bar into permanent outdoor dining. Additionally, the board voted to create an ad hoc committee to address Los Angeles charter reform, with Lisa Redmond and Robin Rudisill appointed as co-chairs. The board also defeated a motion to remove Redmond from the Administrative Committee, the second such attempt.

  • The VNC meeting was held on Tuesday evening.
  • David Feige was recently elected as the new VNC president, succeeding Brian Averill who resigned last month.

The players

David Feige

The newly elected president of the Venice Neighborhood Council, a television producer and former Bronx public defender.

Lisa Redmond

A longtime community officer on the VNC and a proponent for the homeless, who was the subject of a failed attempt to remove her from the Administrative Committee.

Robin Rudisill

Appointed as a co-chair of the newly formed ad hoc committee on Los Angeles charter reform.

Brian Averill

The former VNC president who resigned last month, leading to Feige's election.

Traci Park

The City Council member for District 11, which includes Venice, and who is seeking re-election in the June primary.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.