[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57523-57524]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18126]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board, Notice of 
Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10, that the Veterans and 
Community Oversight and Engagement Board (Board) will meet on September 
28-29, 2023, at Veterans Administration Central Office (VACO), 810 
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20429. The meeting sessions will 
begin, and end as follows:

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                   Date                                 Time
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September 28, 2023........................  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.--
                                             Eastern Daylight Time
                                             (EDT).
September 29, 2023........................  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.--EDT.
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    The meetings are open to the public and will be recorded.
    The Board was established by the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 
2016 on September 29, 2016. The purpose of the Board is to provide 
advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on 
identifying the goals of the community and Veteran partnership; 
improving services and outcomes for Veterans, members of the Armed 
Forces, and the families of such Veterans and members; and on the 
implementation of the Draft Master Plan approved by VA Secretary on 
January 28, 2016, and on the creation and implementation of any 
successor master plans.
    On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Board will meet in open 
session with key staff of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 
(VAGLAHS), and Department of Veteran Affairs Leadership. The agenda 
will include opening remarks from the Board Chair, Executive Sponsor, 
and other VA officials. There will be an overview provided by the 
Veterans Experience Office (VEO) highlighting VEO Organization and 
Operations. The Director of VAGLAHS will provide opening remarks and 
provide an overview of ongoing progress associated with the GLA campus. 
The Board will receive presentations on the status of the hiring 
process and VHA hiring fairs, and an in-depth presentation of the Town 
Center Concept final report generated by the ULI Technical Assistance 
Panel. The Board will receive a comprehensive presentation on Barriers 
to existing Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Voucher use

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followed by a presentation from HUD leadership on HUD strategies to 
reduce administrative burdens and the potential for Area Median Income 
policy modifications. The Community Engagement and Reintegration 
Service Office will provide an overview of the Coordinated Entry 
System, and a comprehensive trend analysis of the data reflected on the 
VAGLAHS Dashboard. The Community Engagement and Reintegration Service 
Office will also provide an overview of the Housing Navigating 
Contracts, and an update on plans for future use of the CTRS site. The 
Office of Asset and Enterprises Management will present detailed 
information on the VA Greater Los Angeles Medical Center campus parcel 
release plan.
    On Friday September 29, 2023, the Board will reconvene in open 
session from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Each Enhanced Use Lease developer 
is scheduled to provide an updated status of ongoing construction to 
include projected completion date, proposed move in plan, current 
selected service provider and funding commitment levels. The VAGLAHS 
Community Engagement and Reintegration Service Office will provide an 
overview of the One Team efforts since the last meeting to include data 
on reductions in eh ``interest list' as well as changes in the By Name 
List (BNL) and placement rates. The Board's subcommittees on Outreach 
and Community Engagement with Services and Outcomes, and Master Plan 
with Services and Outcomes will provide an out brief to the full Board 
and update on draft recommendations to be considered for forwarding to 
the Secretary.
    Time will be allocated for receiving public comments on September 
28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Individuals wishing to make public comments 
should contact Chihung Szeto at 562-708-9959 or at [email protected] 
and are requested to submit a 1-2-page summary of their comments for 
inclusion in the official meeting record. Only those members of the 
public (first 12 public comment registrants) who have confirmed 
registrations to provide public comment will be allowed to provide 
public comment. In the interest of time, each speaker will be held to 
3-5 minutes time limit. The Board will accept written comments from 
interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda, from 
September 20 through October 6, 2023. Members of the public not able to 
attend in person can attend the meeting via WEBEX by joining from the 
meeting link below. The link will be active from 8:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m. 
EDT, September 28, 2023 and 8:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m. EDT, September 29, 
2023.

Day 1: September 28, 2023

Veteran Community Oversight and Engagement Board (VCOEB) 21st Meeting
    Hosted by Walsh, Margaret K. (ERPI)
    https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=ma78e82a155d0ec78e0599f8acb932cd7
    Thursday, September 28, 2023, 8:00 a.m. [verbar] 9 hours [verbar] 
(UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
    Meeting number: 2762 163 7715
    Password: sdRppp3P*65
Join by video system:
    Dial [email protected]
    You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone:
    14043971596 USA Toll Number
    Access code: 276 216 37715

Day 2: September 29, 2023

Veteran Community Oversight and Engagement Board (VCOEB) 21st Meeting
    Hosted by Walsh, Margaret K. (ERPI)
    https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=me46251dfcb4b4cc246c3eed70f06330f
    Friday, September 29, 2023, 8:00 a.m. [verbar] 9 hours [verbar] 
(UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
    Meeting number: 2761 269 5365
    Password: FJqx7Jb5X@5
Join by video system:
    Dial [email protected]
    You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone:
    14043971596 USA Toll Number
    Access code: 276 126 95365

    Any member of the public seeking additional information should 
contact Mr. Eugene W. Skinner Jr. at 202-631-7645 or at 
[email protected].

    Dated: August 18, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-18126 Filed 8-22-23; 8:45 am]
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