The next meeting of the STNC will be held on Wednesday, October 11th at Mt. Gleason Middle School with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Please join us for updates on the STNC's recent activities as well as local land use and community improvement topics. At all our meetings, you have the opportunity to speak out. The Public Comment time is your opportunity to announce local community events or bring issues (within our jurisdiction) to the attention of the board, local residents and city department reps --- all in one place. If you'd rather not speak, your comments can be submitted in writing. Come to hear more about what's going on with Public Safety and Land Use and what's the latest regarding the proposed Home Depot? How can you get involved? Tell your friends and neighbors -- meetings are for everyone!
A big "thank you" to Verdugo Hills High School Football! I had the honor of "tossing the coin" at the Homecoming game last Friday. What a thrill to participate in this exciting "sold out" event in our community and meet so many great students, parents and players! And...congratulations to the "Dons" on winning the game!
Tujunga Watershed Meeting -- The workshop held on Monday, Oct. 9 at Bolton Hall was a great success. Thanks to Zack Freedman and Melanie Winter with The River Project for facilitating. Several neighbors including DAC and STNC Board members identified key sites in Sunland-Tujunga that need help. A synopsis will be prepared and sent to the STNC so we can later identify the most important projects and then work on getting the funding and work needed to complete them. For more info: The River Project, and Goals and Objectives.
Community Beautification Grant application deadline is Monday, October 16. Great News! I've heard of three grant requests being made from organizations in Sunland-Tujunga. If you would like more info please visit: http://www.ci.la.ca.us/bpw/OCB/NMF/index.html
The NCRC / 912 Commission will hold its First Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the EPIC Center, 3980 S. Menlo Ave., Los Angeles. Off of Martin Luther King Blvd., between Vermont and Figueroa. Free parking. Some topics include:
* How well are Neighborhood Councils representing you?
* Do people know about the Neighborhood Councils?
* Do Neighborhood Councils have the right roles and powers?
* Is the City government organized to help the Neighborhood Councils?
* How can we make the system better?
If you are not able to attend this hearing, you can send in your comments to me at chairman@stnc.org Also, future hearings are being scheduled for all planning areas and I will announce those dates and location when they are available. The NCRC are not government officials; we are residents and stakeholders of the city, just like you. There are 29 members of the Commission and I represent the neighborhood councils of the North Valley, appointed by the Mayor. Meetings are open to the public. Visit the web site for more info at http://www.lacity.org/ncrc/
Little Landers Park Concerts - Next Park Concert will be on Oct. 22nd at 4:00 PM - Featured Entertainers: KAEDMON - SWEET CELTIC MUSIC WITH A GROVE, JIMMY "GUITAR" SMITH - DEEP DOWN BLUES. Auditions to be announced soon for local performers for a Park Concert of local talent only to be held in November. Concerts are sponsored by Little Landers Historical Society, Councilmember Wendy Greuel - Council District 2, L.A. Recreation & Parks Dept., B of A, Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council, and local businesses & friends. Little Landers Park is located on the corner of Commerce and Valmont in Tujunga. Call Lloyd Hitt for information at 818-951-1041 or E-mail at landmhitt@cs.com.
Community Greening Kick-off Tree Planting
Saturday, November 4, 2006
Sign-in: 8:45 a.m.
Event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hansen Dam Recreation Area
Trees, tools, lunch and snacks provided
RSVP by Oct. 28 to volunteer@treepeople.org or 818-623-4879
Come have fun, meet community members and take part in the first of a series of tree planing events at Hansen Dam Recreation Area and other local parks. Families welcome! Download PDF flyer for more details.
Haines Canyon Channel Outlet Maintenance -- Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich's office has notified us that this project is on hold pending coordination with work that needs to be done by the Angeles National Golf Course. Due to the environmentally sensitive area, the timing is critical. No work will be done in 2006.
Did You Know
The Foothill Blvd. Corridor Specifc Plan (FBCSP) Ordinance covers Foothill Blvd. from the 210 Freeway on the West to Lowell Ave. on the east. The Design Advisory Committee (DAC) of the STNC is the land use committee and consists of volunteer neighbors who give of their time and expertise to the committee's work. We often find that owners of properties in the FBCSP area are not aware of the ordinance and that it may affect them should they want to make improvements on their property including change of use, structural additions, signage, leasing to a tenant or ownership change. The STNC helps to bring more awareness of this important City ordinance to you. The FBCSP became effective October 27, 1995 along with the Design Guidelines and Standards Manual in effect as of February 22, 2001. If you would like a "free" copy of the Specific Plan, including the Design Guidelines, stop by the STNC office. It is also available on the STNC web site at http://www.stnc.org/dac.html
The DAC reviews most sites within the FBCSP area that the City submits to us. The DAC makes recommendations and takes an advisory vote in favor, opposition or no recommendation to plans submitted as well as recommending changes to plans.Your questions and involvement help in the implementation of the FBCSP. Check the STNC calendar for the next meeting. Volunteers Needed - The STNC is looking for volunteers to join the DAC. If you have interest, expertise and a willingness to participate, we need you. Contact the STNC office for more info at (818) 951-7411.
November 7, 2006 General Election - is fast approaching and sample ballots should be in the mail to you by Oct. 10th. City of Los Angeles Measures on this year's ballot are:
* Measure H - Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds;
* Measure J Technical changes for Proposition F Regional Fire Station;
* Measure R Term Limits of Three Terms;
* City Lobbying, Campaign Finance and Ethics Laws.
If you have not registered to vote, you have until Oct. 23 to do so. Voter registration forms are available at the STNC office.
STNC Board Elections - It is that time of year again! The STNC Elections paperwork has been submitted to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) for review. This begins the 140 day countdown to STNC election day! Candidate applications will be ready in a few weeks and I encourage you to take a look at running for a board seat. All 21 board seats are up for election who represent all areas of our community. More details soon.
