STNC Executive & Outreach Meeting

AGENDA LAND USE COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: Monday, August 20, 2012 LOCATION: North Valley Neighborhood City Hall 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042 (Corner of Wyngate & Foothill; Auditorium) TIME: 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order – Introductions of LUC, CD7 staff, neighbors and guests. 2. LUC Committee Updates & Comments 3. Public Comments – non agenda items 4. PRESENTATION: Update to the City’s Mobility Element – City Planning Department representative Jane Choi explain the Mobility Element – Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods” Activity Kit and answer questions. Also see the following links: a. LA2B.org b. Bureau of Street Services provides updates on street closures due to road construction and repairs here: http://bss.lacity.org/Resurfacing/rclose.htm# c. Bureau of Street Services Division of Street Maintenance also provides a schedule of committed projects: http://bss.lacity.org/Resurfacing/CommittedPJT.htm. d. Bureau of Engineering's Uniform Project Reporting System allows searching for projects by Neighborhood Council boundaries: http://eng.lacity.org/iuprs/ 5. PRESENTATION: Neighbor proposal for a carpool lot in Sunland – Thomas Lopez 6. CASE UPDATE: 10046-56 Samoa – now 48 unit affordable housing apartment development. Discuss possible communication to Dept. City Planning 7. CASE UPDATE: ZA-2012-0531-CUW - Our Lady of Lourdes Wireless Telecommunications Facility – proposal for 55’ WTF behind church. Metro PCS previously presented plans to LUC and also STNC on 8-8-12. STNC requested extension for more comments with CD7 support. Neighbor, parents and congregation members oppose, church supports. Review and confirm comment letter to ZA for STNC board to approve. Application asks for FBCSP height exception to 55’ and Conditional Use for the WTF. Discuss possible 8. LUC MINUTES 9. UPCOMING PROJECTS a. 10023 Fairgrove – ENV-2012-2077-CE / ZA-2012-2076-F - FENCE HEIGHT - Installation of a 5 ft. high driveway gate / fence and 30 ft. long in lineal distance within the required front yard setback. Shannon L. Seim b. 8314 Foothill Bl. – ENV-2012-2045-CE – Grading on land with a slope less than 10% and haul route involving 14,000 cubic yards. Noubar Karamanoukian c. 7939 Wentworth – AA-2012-2154-PMLA / ENV-2012-2152-CE / ZA-2012-2153-ZAA – Division of Land to two lots with a reduced driveway width of 10 ft in lieu of the required 20 ft. for each lot. Nick Kazemi 10. STATUS UPDATES - if any a. Verdugo Hills Golf Course / Prop O /Tee’s on the Green CUP b. Key sites on Foothill Blvd. – Current status, uses, design, signage, future i. 8040 Foothill – former Kmart site ii. 7200 Foothill – Foothill Commerce Town Center iii. 8134 Foothill – currently Adult Day Care iv. 6736 Foothill – former Arigato v. 6630 Foothill – Best Quality Market vi. 6864 Foothill – Hertz Rent A Car vii. 7937 Foothill – Code Blue – former Coffee Stop drive thru viii. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries ix. Properties for sale/lease report 11. DISCUSSION / ACTION –Appointment of new LUC members and recommendations to STNC board. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Next LUC Meeting is Sept. 17 (no meeting on Sept. 3 – Labor Day) b. Next STNC Board meeting is August 12 c. Verdugo Hills Golf Course Meeting at the STNC on Oct. 10 13. Adjourn.

Increase in Parking Fines

New Ordinance No. 182183 – Effective August 11, 2012 an Increase in Parking Fines Dear Neighborhood Councils, As part of the Fiscal Year 2012- 2013 adopted budget, the Mayor and City Council approved a parking fine increase of $5.00 for all parking violations, except for disabled parking violations.Disabled parking violations were increased by $10.00.The parking fine increase becomes effective August 11, 2012. During the budget deliberations, council requested that the Department notify the neighborhood councils, and other interested parties of the budget action and the effective date.The Department encourages all motorist to carefully review the parking restrictions before parking. The Department will continue to follow the California Vehicle Code requirements to provide an Administrative Review free of charge if contested within 21 days of issuance or 14 days of notice. If you have any further questions regarding the fine ordinance please refer to Council File #12-0600-S153, which includes the council action and bail schedule. Visit the Los Angeles Parking Violations Bureau if you have other questions regarding parking violations. Sincerely, Jaime de la Vega General Manager

LA Stormwater

Dear Clean Water Supporter: Here at LA Stormwater, we're big fans of the color blue. It's the color of clean water, and it's the color of our Los Angeles Dodgers. To honor that connection, our first ever Blue 4 Blue clean water photo contest is going on right now. Submit a photo of clean, blue water and you'll be entered into a contest to win a voucher for two Reserve Level tickets for a Dodger home game. But you've got to hurry! The contest ends this Friday, August 10. As Vin Scully would say, 'Here's the pitch!" 1. Take a photo that includes clean water. We know you've probably got some great photos of our local rivers, lakes and beaches - waves crashing on the Santa Monica Bay shore, water flowing through the Los Angeles River, the serenity of one of our many urban lakes. 2. Visit our blog by August 10 and upload your picture. Be sure to include a brief description of the photo! 3. Wait to hear if you're one of the lucky winners. We'll announce our two random winners on the LA Stormwater Facebook page on August 14. So, send us a home run of an image, but hurry, because the game's almost over! You wouldn't want to strike out at this chance to score some Blue 4 Blue! Sincerely, LA Stormwater Program

STNC Board Meeting Aug 8 at 6:45 p.m.

IMPORTANT -- STNC MEETING WILL START EARLY THIS MONTH MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA “EARLY ELECTION RESULTS” Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – 6:45 p.m. North Valley Neighborhood City Hall 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042 Items may be addressed out of order listed. All items may be acted upon whether specifically listed for action or not. 6:30 PM – REFRESHMENTS 6:45 PM - Call to Order -- Please note: meeting will start on time. Pledge of Allegiance, Meeting overview, Introduction of STNC Board, Elected Officials, City staff, LAPD Sr. Lead, DONE rep, Handouts, notices, sign-in sheets, speaker cards, agenda timeline, sound system. 1. President’s Report & Announcements – Dan McManus 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS – please fill out speaker card and please line up when the president calls everyone up - [ STNC Board members will give their reports/comments during Group, Region & Other Committee reports.] 3. Consent Agenda – Unless otherwise requested, the following items will be voted on by consent: a. Treasurer’s Report: Motion to receive August 2012 STNC Financial Report b. Secretary’s Report: Approval of July 2012 minutes 4. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH – Motion to support, non-support or no comment and letter to the Zoning Administrator by August 9, 2012. Neighbors have requested time to speak and Metro PCS is expected to be present. Due to another meeting at the church on this issue, neighbor has requested to speak early. 5. STNC BOARD ELECTIONS – Early Results Report, Installation will be at September meeting 6. Discussion / Possible Action: Park & Ride in Sunland Proposal – Thomas Lopez, Sunland resident 7. Discussion/Possible Action: LAND USE COMMITTEE – Tomi Lyn Bowling a. LUC recommends support for Small Lot Subdivision on Commerce Avenue b. LUC letter to City Planning Dept. Michael LoGrande regarding Mobility Element c. Verdugo Hills Golf Course – Oct 10 meeting – Karen Zimmerman d. New Planning Deputy for CD7 8. OUTREACH COMMITTEE – Brenda Fortune a. Next Event Watermelon Festival b. Community Needs Assessment Survey - City of Los Angeles Commission on Community and Family Services is conducting a survey. This is for the 2013-17 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CityofLACommunityNeedsAssessmentPublicC c. Next Outreach Committee meeting d. Watch The Road Signs – Dept. of Transportation 9. Group, Region Rep & Other Committee Reports a. STNC Safety Committee – Nina Royal b. STNC Budget Committee – Mark Seigel c. DWP Water Rate Increases – Public Hearing is 8/22/12 10. Announcements: Watermelon Festival – All STNC Board and committees welcome to volunteer at the STNC booth for a few hours on Saturday and Sunday; STNC board meeting announcements. 11. Adjourn. [Posted: 8/5/12 remove after 8/8/12] As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assisted listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting Cindy Cleghorn, at (818) 951-7411, toll-free at (866) LA HELPS, or e-mail secretary@stnc.org. Agenda is posted for public review at: www.stnc.org; Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce 8250 Foothill Blvd. Unit B, Sunland; North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga and Sunland Senior Center, 8640 Fenwick Street, Sunland. SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 818-951-7411.

East Valley Animal Shelter Town Hall Meeting

Town Hall Meeting Thursday August 9th, 6-7:30 PM East Valley Shelter 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA This is our quarterly Town Hall Meeting. I hope you have it on your calendar and plan to attend. You may have heard the good news for the first 6 months of 2012: 1. Fewer Animals Die 2,035 fewer animals of all kinds were put to death and 1,402 fewer dogs and cats were put to death 2. More Happy Endings 479 more dogs and cats had happy outcomes through adoption, being reunited with their family or going to a private rescues or shelters, 3. Fewer Enter Shelters 641 fewer dogs and cats entered our shelters. 4. More Licenses Sold 1,522 more dog and horse licenses were sold to generate critical funding for additional spay/neuter (dog licenses). I'd like to hear from you about what you think is working, what you think we can improve and any new ideas you have. We'll follow up on adjustments to the changes in the New Hope Program. I am hearing from some rescuers that the service they are getting is greatly improved and others are still having challenges. Since our level of staffing continues to be reduced and we have workload challenges, let's find creative ways together to make this work best for our important New Hope Partners. There have been growing concerns expressed by community members about a few New Hope Partners who may be lending their "pull privileges" to people outside of their groups. Some of the concerns seem to be linked to animals being transferred out of the area. I'd like to get your general impressions, hear any concerns and get your suggestions. This will be a high level conversation that will not name names. We have recently introduced the Red List, Blue List and Yellow List for our New Hope Partners. The dogs, cats and bunnies may be available for rescue (Yellow), at risk of being euthanized within 48 hours if the shelter fills up and there are no other options (Red), or they may need medical care (Blue). Although this is very new, I'd still like to get some initial feedback. I'm pleased to say that some people have already let me know that the Red List has created a life saving sense of urgency for some lucky dogs who were saved. That was the intent. I'll give you an update on the opening of the New South LA Shelter, expansion to the LAAS Foster Volunteer Program, tell you about an innovative training/volunteer program starting at South LA and try to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for All you are doing for the animals! Brenda

Land Use Committee Monday 8/6 at 7 p.m.

AGENDA LAND USE COMMITTEE MEETING MEET OUR NEW CD7 PLANNING DEPUTY DATE: Monday, August 6, 2012 LOCATION: North Valley Neighborhood City Hall 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042 (Corner of Wyngate & Foothill; Auditorium) TIME: 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order – Introductions of LUC, CD2 staff, neighbors and guests. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS – non agenda items 3. LUC MINUTES 4. DISCUSSION: 10046-56 Samoa – update on applications filed at LADBS, haul route hearing expiration 8-14-12. 5. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ordinance passed by City Council 6. DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 PLANNING DEPUTY - Gerald Gubaton a. SB1818 – City’s Implementation Ordinance b. Attendance at LUC meetings, Tour community, Infrastructure, Historical Preservation c. Relationship with our Community Planners d. Verdugo Hills Golf Course / Prop O /Tee’s on the Green CUP e. Community Plan, Scenic and Foothill Blvd. Corridor Specific Plans, Design Guidelines f. City Planning Department Updates / Zoning Code Reform / - Discussion on Outreach g. City Planning Vision & Priorities Transportation & Mobility Plan and letter sent to Michael LoGrande h. Key sites on Foothill Blvd. – Current status, uses, design, signage, future i. 8040 Foothill – former Kmart site ii. 7200 Foothill – Foothill Commerce Town Center iii. 8134 Foothill – currently Adult Day Care iv. 6736 Foothill – former Arigato v. 6630 Foothill – Best Quality Market vi. 6864 Foothill – Hertz Rent A Car (former Arnie’s) vii. 7937 Foothill – Code Blue – former Coffee Stop drive thru viii. Properties for sale/lease report 7. DISCUSSION regarding vacancy on the Land Use Committee 8. Neighborhood Council Elections | – Cindy Cleghorn 9. Report on hearing held July 19 re: WTF at Our Lady of Lourdes Church – discussion and action will take place at the Wed. 8/8 STNC meeting per neighbor request. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Next LUC Meeting is August 20 b. Next STNC Board meeting is August 8 c. STNC Board Elections – August 4, 2012 d. Watermelon Festival August 10-11-12 at Sunland Park 11. Adjourn. The public is requested to address the Board/Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Board/Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered and at the discretion of the presiding officer(s). Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda can be heard during Public Comments. Public Comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer(s) of the Board/Committee. **Time limits may take more or less time. .Order of items on this agenda may be changed by the presiding officer. ** All items may be acted upon whether specifically listed for action or not. In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting, may be viewed at the STNC Office, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, at our website: www.stnc.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact the STNC office to schedule an appointment at (818) 951-7411. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assisted listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting Cindy Cleghorn, at (818) 951-7411, toll-free at (866) LA HELPS, or e-mail secretary@stnc.org. Agenda is posted for public review at: www.stnc.org; Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce 8250 Foothill Blvd. Unit B, Sunland; North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga and Sunland Senior Center, 8640 Fenwick Street, Sunland. Posted 8/3/2012 Remove after 8/6/12