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| AGENDA January 26, 2012 |
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| MINUTES | |
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2011 |
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| December 17, 2011 | Board Retreat with discussion about elections. |
| November 17, 2011 | Brush clearance presentation; motion to send letter protesting City transferring responsibility for sidewalks to homeowners. |
| October 27, 2011 | Presentation by LAUSD Facilities Team about horse trails adjacent to the school being built on Dronfield and Bledsoe. |
| September 22, 2011 | Sylmar High School Principal brought a status update on the school's Public School Choice Plan. There was a discussion about the design plan for Valley Region Span K-8 #1. There was significant concern that the adjacent horse trail might not be in the plan. The Board took a position to support LA Beyond Coal 2020. |
| August 25, 2011 | SNC opposed a cell tower at 13665 Polk St. The SNC sponsored a neighborhood clean up scheduled for 9-11-11. Presentation by Sylmar HS Drug Prevention Intervention Coalition and I-5 Improvement Projects. |
| July 28, 2011 | After discussion the Board decided not to take a position on supporting grocery workers. The Board supported the concept of a Valley-West side tunnel for the 405 Corridor Transit Project. 2 new board members were appointed. |
| June 28, 2011 | Town Hall about Sylmar High School becoming a Charter School. |
| June 23, 2011 | Discussion about the proposed mining project above Gavina Ave on the 70 acre site by the Pacoima Dam on LA County land. Various Land Use Committee proposed motions. |
| May 26, 2011 | The landowner of the mining project near Gavina Ave. by the Pacoima Dam is doing an Environmental Impact Report; $5,566 was allocated towards a project to remove and replace existing burnt, old and graffitied wooden horse rails between Glenoaks and Excelsior on Foothill Blvd. with new rails, hedges, shrubs and irrigation. The SNC-sponsored Race for Youth raised more than $11,000 for Police youth programs. |
| Apirl 28, 2011 | Discussed proposed charter school at Sylmar High School. Approved Edible Garden concept for Fire Station 91. Approved support and expenditure for Sylmar Neighborhood Partnership at Sylmar High School. |
| March 24, 2011 | SNC recommended that the Los Angeles City Council approve the Community Care Facilities Ordinance, Council File # 07-3427, proposed to regulate housing with seven or more residents |
| February 24, 2011 | Presentation by the Sylmar Library on Measure L, Public Library Funding Charter Amendment |
| January 27, 2011 | Review of Race for Youth success. Approval of land use items including a parcel split, wireless towers and a conditional use permit. Approval of Green committee's drought tolerant project at the Sylmar Library. |
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2010 |
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| November 18, 2010 | SNC voted to send a letter about Mission College Parking. Re-organized the committee structure. Stakeholder mentioned local mining project. |
| November 10, 2010 | Town Hall about Mission College Parking. Present were Mission College President, and representatives from LAPD, LA County Sheriff, Valley Parking Enforcement, DOT, Preferential Parking Office, Councilman Alarcon's Office. Residents voiced concerns about inconsiderate student parking, driving and conduct. Various options were explored. |
| October 28, 2010 | Wendy Greuel guest speaker. Discussion about parking at Mission College. |
| September 30, 2010 | Town Hall on the Sylmar Sediment Placement Site. Notes from presentation by Art Vander Vis, L.A. County Public Works Department Flood Control District Area Engineer. |
| September 23, 2010 | The board considered various funding motions. Appointed new member Richard Perry. Planned for upcoming events. |
| August 26, 2010 | LA City Fire Battalion Chief Ernst, Captain Kennington and additional firefighters of Fire Station 91 spoke on fire safety, brush clearance and citation for those that do not comply. Also, Captain Brian Scott of LA Mission area Police Station also came to speak on crime in the area, and the Lock It, Hide It and Keep It Safe Program |
| July 22, 2010 | Voted for the SNC to oppose the proposed Charter School at 13245 Hubbard St. Voted for the SNC to support a zone change of RA-1 to RD-1.5-1 to build 30-45 multi-family units at 13211 W. Hubbard St. Voted to approve the SNC 2010-2011 Budget as submitted by the Treasurer. Voted to purchase 1,000 pens that would have the SNC name, slogan and office information at a cost not to exceed $400.00. |
| June 24, 2010 | Voted to support Hansen Dam 4th event with $500; $750 to help train one new volunteer Reserve Animal Control Officer to assist with rescue, abuse and lost animals. Voted to to support an appeal by the Community Alliance for Open Space (CAFOS) of an approved industrial use of the Lopez Canyon Landfill for a Truck Driving Academy |
| May 27, 2010 | Voted to support the 3rd Annual Youth 4 Unity Expo on June 12, 2010 at Los Angeles Mission College, with financial partnership up to $500.00 towards food; to support the Heal My Neighborhood annual event August 20-22, 2010 at El Cariso Park, with financial partnership up to $500.00. Approved 2010-2011 budget. Filled 4 vacant seats and appointed committee chairs. |
| April 22, 2010 | Installation of new board members. Presentation about the new Farmer's Market. |
| March 25, 2010 | Discussed CRA projects to landscape medians on Hubbard north to Polk; noise pollution, traffic and other safety and health violations brought by the excessive dirt removal and hauling on Olive View Drive to the 210 Freeway; funding treadmill for police department. |
| February 24, 2010 | Discussed pilot project on Bledsoe between Foothill Blvd and Olive View Dr., to create a complete street concept. Discussed various land use items including cell antennas. |
| January 28, 2010 Special Meeting | Disbanded some committees. Supported March 13 Policy Con Pan Dulce event. Discussed upcoming election. |
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2009 |
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| November 19, 2009 Special Meeting | Presentation and discussion about 67 acre park east of the 5 / 405 junction for baseball & soccer. Additional uses discussed. |
| October 22, 2009 | North Hills Sepulveda VA presentation. SNC chose to not take a position on this issue. SNC votes to support the Veteran's Day Parade with $2,500. SNC votes to fund a Farmer's Market feasibility study with $1,500. |
| September 24, 2009 September 24, 2009-Special Meeting | SNC to urge City Council Members and the Mayor to NOT reduce the Community Beautification Grant Program Budget. SNC to support a Community Beautification matching grant project between Glenoaks and Excelsior on Foothill Blvd., and to support Sylmar Recreation Center Halloween Festival. |
| August 27, 2009 | SNC to send letter to Mayor, City Councilman Alarcon, and Fire Chief Barry requesting return of funding for Fire Station 91 paramedic/ambulance unit that was eliminated due to recent City budget cuts. |
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July 23, 2009 July 23, 2009-Special Meeting |
Discussion about a project at 12415 San Fernando Rd., Sylmar, zone variance with density bonus, for a five story mixed-use development containing 149 units of senior citizen (55 years and older) housing, 25,000 sq. ft. plus medical offices on a 58,000 sq. ft. lot. |
| June 25, 2009 | Strong Police presence planned for July 4th; fireworks possession or use will be cited and fireworks confiscated. Local speed limits adjusted. SNC supports Oakridge Mobile Home Park social event. Emergency Preparedness Plan moving forward. |
| May 28, 2009 | Set Budget for 2009-2010. Mandatory water conservation rules in effect. Polk St. re-marking mistakes corrected. LAPD "party car" will help with loud noise, fireworks and other complaints. Fire-damaged Veterans Park trees to be re-planted. Proposed five-story mixed-use development at 12415 San Fernando and Astoria opposed. |
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April 23, 2009 Special Meeting |
The NC supports SB 23 to require mobile home parks to have emergency plans. Oakridge Mobile Home Park survivors will receive average insurance payouts of $100-125,000; debris is scheduled to be removed by around May 4th. The Neighborhood Council (NC) supports the May 30th Valley Regional NCs Congress; the public and all 31 Valley NCs are invited. Power equipment that caused the recent outage is being repaired; brief outages may occur while testing is done. |
| April 21, 2009 | Joint meeting with LA City Council Committee on Education and Neighborhoods about debris removal at fire locations. |
| March 26, 2009 | Community Appreciation Day will be Saturday, March 28th at 12:00 p.m. at the Sylmar Recreation Center on Borden at Polk. Police and Fire Department personnel and volunteers who responded so quickly and bravely to the Sylmar Sayre and Marek Fires will be thanked and recognized. |
| February 26, 2009 | Candidates for City Attorney made presentations. The bylaws were modified. The SNC approved supporting July 4th at Hansen Dam, Relay for Life and the fire station. Crime is down 30%. |
| January 22, 2009 | "Spirit" Awards were presented to community members Ms. Bea Laufer and Dan Rosales, Jr. for heroic firefighting efforts. The Oakridge Mobile Home Park clean-up is scheduled for early February, to be finished by the middle or end of March. The SNC is drafting an Emergency Preparedness Plan. Rudolfo Lopez was appointed as the SNC Homeowners Representative. |
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2008 |
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| December 18, 2008 | The SNC received letters of commendation from Congressman Brad Sherman and City Councilman Richard Alarcon for assistance to fire victims, and presented a Spirit Award to Stakeholder Peter Berlick, who "fought spot fires at neighbor's houses with garden hoses." The SNC will participate in the December 20th "Gift of Christmas" event, in partnership with Councilman Alarcon's Office, for Sayre and Marek Fire victims. |
| November 25, 2008 | Councilman Richard Alarcon chaired the first-ever Meeting between a Neighborhood Council and a City Council Committee, at MissionCollege. Many people thanked the SNC, CERT and other volunteers, and the LA Fire, Police and other Departments who worked courageously, quickly, and tirelessly to put out the Sayre Fire, and assist fire victims and evacuees. |
| November 20, 2008 | Neighborhood Council Members noted that
the "Sayre Fire brought the community together : our youth volunteer
support was outstanding." They were "really impressed by the number
of people who came out to help, including the youth at 1:00,2:00 &
3:00 in the morning." Board Members Ms. Erlin Arellano and Mr.
Esteban Tavares "did a phenomenal job" organizing the youth
volunteers. "Several Board Members [who volunteered] didn't sleep."
"Other unsung heroes" included Sylmar Women's Club Members who were
burned out of the Oakridge Mobile Home Park, who volunteered to
help. Many other volunteers, businesses, City Departments and other
organizations also helped evacuees. Dan Rosales, Jr., Planning
Deputy for the Council District 7 Office and some Board Members
physically helped put out and prevent fires. The recently enacted Gang Injunction has caused crime to go dramatically down and arrests up. |
| October 23, 2008 | Board commended for Marek Fire action. Approved safety equipment for Xtreme Teens skateboard park in Sylmar. Requested building a sound walls off the 210 Freeway at the end of Leach Street. |
| September 25, 2008 | Planning Assistant Anita Cerna updated about the Sylmar Community Plan. SNC supports Business Improvement District green belt on Truman St. and San Fernando Rd. SNC-sponsored political Candidates Forum October 12th, 2:00 - 6:00, Sylmar Recreation Center. |
| August 28, 2008 | Crime update; LAUSD presentation on new school draft Environmental Impact Report; SNC supported SB 1420 for menu labeling; Approved 13560 Fenton Avenue T-Mobile wireless facility project to have a split-face block wall. |
| July 24, 2008 | LAPD announces juvenile curfew task force forming; Business Improvement District will work with the NC; Public Services Task Force to document and report all public service issues. |
| June 26, 2008 | Fire Dept. re-staffing Station 91 with Basic Life Support ambulance; letter sent regarding Sayre Street traffic; vision/plan community improvements committee established. |
| June 19, 2008 | Extensive Town Hall Meeting discussion; Stakeholders overwhelmingly favor and NC supports City Attorney's proposed San Fer Gang Injunction. |
| May 22, 2008 | Discuss proposed gang injunction and plan Town Hall Meeting to further discuss it; NC supports Friday Night Lights Teen Extreme Program, and Tia Chucha's Celebrating Words Festival. |
| April 24, 2008 | Request LADOT to review traffic and parking on Sayre St.; and more volunteers accept leadership positions. |
| March 27, 2008 | Took action to maintain Paramedic Unit at Fire Station 91; and more Committee Chairs were appointed. |
| February 28, 2008 | Chose length of board member terms. Committee chairs appointed. |
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