[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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