Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council March 2024: Issue #24-3 | |
Welcome to the March 2024 edition of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council's (SONC) newsletter, the Ziff Flyer. | |
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The Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council at its March board meeting will consider LA City Council's file to codify the provisions of affordable housing Executive Directive ED-1.
Be part of the conversation during our monthly board meeting tonight, Monday, March 11, 6:30pm at the Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center (5056 Van Nuys Blvd).
Later this month, SONC will again partner with City Plants and Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park for our annual Free Tree Adoption event, taking place Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 1pm or until all trees are adopted.
Join us at the VNSO Recreation Center to adopt a new shade or fruit tree to plant in your yard. Only Los Angeles residents are eligible for this program, so be sure to bring your ID or DWP bill.
Stay safe and be kind to one another.
With Pride and Determination—
Lindsay
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📅 Upcoming SONC Meetings:
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SONC Board
March 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
Public Safety Committee
March 12, 2024, 6:30 PM
Planning and Land Use (PLUM)
March 21, 2024, 6:30 PM
Government Affairs Committee
March 26, 2024, 6:30 PM
Finance Committee
March 27, 2024, 6:30 PM
Human Services Committee
April 1, 2024, 6:30 PM
Vision Sub-Committee
April 4, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Outreach Committee
See Website for Meeting Date
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. | |
SONC Planning & Land Use Committee
and Vision Sub-Committee
Jeff Kalban, Chair
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Planning Sherman Oaks: Shaping Our Future Together!
Join us on March 21 at 6:30 PM at the Sherman Oaks Library. Be part of the PLUM Committee review of upcoming projects proposed for Sherman Oaks. Your input matters as we assess these projects' potential impact on our community.
Furthermore, the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Vision Committee is actively delving into the Orange Line Transit Community Plan. Save the date for April 4 at 6:30 PM at the Library, where we'll delve into proposed rezoning and its implications for Sherman Oaks.
Don't miss out on our regular community engagement opportunities at the Sherman Oaks Library:
Vision meetings: First Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM
Planning, Land Use, and Land Management Committee (PLUM) meetings: Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM
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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Hello, Spring: on March 23rd, SONC will again be conducting the annual Spring Tree Adoption event! Between 10:00 AM and until all plants are given away (typically no later than 2:00 PM) at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park, 14201 Huston St., Sherman Oaks, come adopt a new tree to plant in your yard. To be eligible to obtain a tree, you must provide your LA City ID or DWP bill. For more information on the types of trees provided and the details of this adoption program, please visit cityplants.org.
With proper watering and care, these trees will grow to provide shade for your home for years to come! The Office of Community Beautification is also offering 2 foot by 3 foot rain barrels to residents who pre-register. No yard? No problem – stop by to pick up a succulent to liven up your indoor space while supplies last. Thanks to Office of Councilmember Nithya Raman, City Plants, LA Rec and Parks, LA Beautification Team, and DWP for supporting this event.
The Outreach Committee is in planning mode for this year's summer movie series in the park. Watch upcoming SONC newsletters and our social media for dates and movies, and even more events all year long!
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SONC Public Safety Committee
Susan Collins, Chair
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The Public Safety Committee meeting for December 2023, will be held on TUESDAY, March 12, 2023 starting at 6:30pm at the Sherman Oaks Public Library, 14245 Moorpark St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 ( in the Meeting Room ).
The Public Safety Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30pm - ending at 7:45pm in the Sherman Oaks Library.
LAPD Senior Lead Officers will be there to give us information on crime in our area and what we can do to minimize our risks.
You can now participate via Zoom! The details to log on will be located at the top of the agenda posted on the website
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BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO HELP FILL SANDBAGS! Not only did we fill hundreds of sandbags, we had a lot of fun doing it. Volunteering is a lot of fun and you're helping out your neighbors so it's really a win / win.
We owe committee member Christy Adair a very special thanks because she volunteered to do this for several days and bagged A LOT of bags! THANK YOU CHRISTY!
See you all Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 6:30pm!
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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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The Office of District 4 Councilmember Nithya Raman provides Sherman Oaks with a dedicated field deputy to handle resident and business owner issues at the city level. Ryan Ahari is the Sherman Oaks Field Deputy, and also services Van Nuys. If you need assistance with City services, agencies, and departments (graffiti, trash, abandoned properties, and more), you can reach Ryan through his CD4 web page here or call (213) 424-2412 and Ryan's email address is: ryan.ahari@lacity.org
In addition to contacting Ryan, for any issues related to homelessness anywhere within Council District 4, you can contact Senior Homelessness Deputy Sarah Tanberg (sarah.tanberg@lacity.org) or Homelessness Deputy Josh Scarcella (josh.scarcella@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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