Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council June 2024: Issue #24-6 | |
Welcome to the June 2024 edition of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council's (SONC) newsletter, the Ziff Flyer. | |
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Of special note this month, on Monday, June 10, SONC will welcome Councilmember Nithya Raman to our monthly Board Meeting. An agenda for Monday's meeting will be posted to the SONC website shortly.
The community is encouraged to attend and submit questions ahead of time, electronically, for the Councilmember.
Click here to submit a question.
On June 22, SONC will hold its first of three Free Movies in the Park events with a twilight screening of Disney-Pixar's Elemental. The movie begins at dusk along the Hazeltine softball fields at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, but feel free to arrive early for family friendly activities and giveaways. Be sure to pack a chair or blanket and picnic dinner. We'll see you there!
I would also like to thank and recognize the service of SONC's Youth Representative, Elias Fenig, who will be leaving the board this summer. Elias has served on the Board and Human Services Committee with great passion and insight and we wish him well as he graduates from this role.
The SONC Youth Representative is selected by an ad hoc Selection Committee, appointed by the Board, and serves a one-year term. 1st Vice President Howard Katchen is chairing our current year's Selection Committee. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Council as a Youth Representative, please e-mail Howard at hkatchen@shermanoaksnc.org.
Thank you for your continued interest in and dedication to the Sherman Oaks community. Please stay safe and be kind to one another.
With Pride and Determination—
Lindsay
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📅 Upcoming SONC Meetings:
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Vision Sub-Committee
June 6, 2024, 6:30 PM
SONC Board
June 10, 2024, 6:15 PM
Public Safety Committee
June 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
Outreach Committee
June 18, 2024, 6:30 PM
Planning and Land Use (PLUM)
June 20, 2024, 6:30 PM
Government Affairs Committee
June 25, 2024, 6:30 PM
Finance Committee
June 26, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Movie in the Park - Elemental
June 22, 2024, 6:00 PM
Human Services Committee
July 1, 2024, 6:30 PM
Executive Committee
See Website for Meeting Date
Airport Committee
See Website for Meeting Date
Green & Sustainability
See Website for Meeting Date
Traffic & Transportation
See Website for Meeting Date
Please visit the committee
page links for meeting agendas and to confirm dates, times and locations.
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How to Attend SONC Committee Meetings
Whereas the monthly Board meeting takes place at the larger Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center (5056 Van Nuys Blvd), in-person SONC committee meetings are generally held at Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library, 14245 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 while virtual committee meetings are held via telephone or Zoom. Each Committee Chair is empowered to select a meeting format that works best for their committee. Meeting locations, formats (in-person vs virtual), dates, and times are listed on the applicable agenda published before the meeting.
For information on specific times and locations for each meeting please consult the SONC website calendar page:
https://www.shermanoaksnc.org/calendar
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How to Receive Agendas When They Are Posted | | |
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Subscribe to LA City's Early Notification System (ENS) to be notified via email of all upcoming Board & Committee Meetings and to receive meeting agendas. | |
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SONC Ad Hoc Youth Representative Selection Committee
Howard Katchen, Chair and Budget Advocate
Email: hkatchen@shermanoaksnc.org
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SONC is seeking candidates to fill the Youth Representative Board Seat for a one year term, July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025. Candidates are to be full time high school students, 14 – 17 years old, reside within
the SONC boundaries, and be able to attend and actively participate in all Board meetings and to serve
on at least one SONC committee.
Why join SONC’s Board: You will participate in civic leadership and learn about government. Possibility
to initiate, participate and support various community projects throughout the year. Add a student
perspective to community concerns and issues.
All interested candidates are requested to submit information including school currently attending,
which grade, extracurricular and community involvement activities.
Candidates are requested to submit their information via email by Friday, June 21, 2024 to: Howard
Katchen, First Vice President, Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council at: hkatchen@shermanoaksnc.org
Register to attend Neighborhood Council Budget Day 2024 (June 15, 9am, City Hall): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-council-budget-day-2024-tickets-899586075167?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android
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SONC Planning & Land Use Committee
and Vision Sub-Committee
Jeff Kalban, Chair
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June 6 (6:30PM at the Library), the Vision Committee will be reviewing the draft Southeast Valley Community Plan Update that incorporates all of Sherman Oaks. This is the first time we will be seeing what the city is proposing for this 20-year plan of our community. We will delve into the proposed rezoning and its implications for the future of our community. Here is the link to the Southeast Valley Community Plan: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d87f2c729d7f415c85211ca229cc1f31 These are the land use maps for the various communities. Scroll down to the Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass map and immediately following that is the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks map.
On July 18 there will be a joint PLUM and Vision Committee meeting. At that time, the Planning Department will present a revised Southeast Valley Community Plan.
Don't miss out on our regular community engagement opportunities at the Sherman Oaks Library:
Vision: First Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.
Planning, Land Use, and Land Management Committee (PLUM): Third Thursday at 6:30pm.
Your participation is crucial in shaping the vibrant future of Sherman Oaks. Together, let's build a community we're proud to call home!
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As we head into summer, we're excited for all the outdoor events happening in Sherman Oaks! On June 2nd we co-sponsored another Concert in the Park alongside Valley Cultural Foundation and Council District 4. Councilmember Nithya Raman and Congressman Brad Sherman were in attendance alongside dozens of vendors, hundreds of neighbors, and a battle between Beatles and Rolling Stones cover bands. Thanks for coming out!
Our next event is a free movie on June 22nd in VNSO Park. Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy sunset in the park before Elemental begins at dusk. We'll be back July 20th with Barbie and August 17 with Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse!
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The Public Safety Committee meeting is hosting a Special Event held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Pineapple Hill Grill 4454 Van Nuys Blvd N, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (we'll be on the back patio)
Come hear informative presentations from:
The CIRCLE Team on addressing the homeless
Christy Adair, C.E.R.T. Expert Instructor: What to do after a natural disaster
VECTOR Control - Mosquito control
See you Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm
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Subscribe to SONC's
Early Notification System via the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to receive all agendas for council meetings and committee meetings.
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If you need assistance with City services, agencies, and departments (graffiti, trash, abandoned properties, and more), you can contact the Office of District 4 Councilmember Nithya Raman here or via (213) 473-7004.
In addition to contacting the office, for any issues related to homelessness anywhere within Council District 4, you can contact Senior Homelessness Deputy Sarah Tanberg (sarah.tanberg@lacity.org).
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Volunteer with
The Valley of Change
Feed Our Friends In Need
Second Saturday of Month
Community Cleanup
Second Sundays
'Come to the Corner'
Email Contact:
info@thevalleyofchange.org
For more information please visit:
TheValleyofChange.org
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Volunteer with NHIFP
Take advantage of helping out your community.
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is looking for volunteers.
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LA Regional Food Bank
If you are interested in volunteering with the LA Regional Food Bank, please visit this link.
Questions, concerns, please email:
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L.A. Works
Join L.A. Works and learn about all the volunteer opportunities available here in our great City of Los Angeles!
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Get Involved In Your Community
If you are interested in becoming a Block Captain and starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your neighborhood, please contact your Senior Lead Officer at the email addresses or phone numbers listed below to obtain further details. There are 4 senior lead officers assigned for all of Sherman Oaks:
Jose Saldana
email: 30853@lapd.online
(818) 731-2565
9SL89
Mariana Romo
email: 40229@lapd.online
(818) 731-2563
9SL63
Joel Gutierrez
email: 36816@lapd.online
(818) 731-2560
9SL41
Kristan DeLatori
email: 32914@lapd.online
(818) 731-2562
9SL37
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Get Involved!
What interests you?
If you live, work, own property, own a business, or belong to a non-profit organization, school, or religious institution in Sherman Oaks, you are a stakeholder in Sherman Oaks. We hold monthly Board of Directors and various committee meetings which you are invited to attend to learn about and participate in your community. Join SONC's Mailing List today.
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What is a Neighborhood Council?
The Neighborhood Council system enables meaningful civic participation for all Angelenos and serves as a voice for improving government responsiveness to local communities and their needs. We are an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles, comprised of stakeholder volunteers who are devoted to the mission of improving our communities.
Neighborhood Councils advise the Mayor, City Council and City Departments on the City budget and will give local residents greater say over the decisions that affect our lives. You can view a brief video explaining what Neighborhood Councils do and what it means to be a Neighborhood Council member here. |
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