March 22, 2024

This past week marked the beginning of spring, and thus the celebration of Nowruz is in full swing! This celebration promotes peace and solidarity between generations, families, and communities. It encourages reconciliation and neighborliness and promotes friendship among people from different cultures and communities. I am honored to serve as Councilmember to a district that closely holds these values. To all who celebrate Nowruz, I hope the coming year brings you and your families joy, prosperity, and good health.

This year, the Making Movies That Matter Youth Short Film Festival has reached a new milestone with more than 35 schools participating in the program, free of charge. As arts programs are often the first to face budget cuts, I intend to provide this program as a way to keep the arts in schools. With the MMTM Youth Short Film Festival fast approaching, I met with teachers and school administrators involved in the program this week to discuss its progress. After hearing about the creative ideas of the students involved and the positive impact it has had on them, I am even more excited to see the amazing work these talented kids will produce for this year's festival.

My office continues to actively address community concerns throughout the district. This past week, we conducted an outreach operation on Darby Avenue and Parthenia Place, which led to the removal of five vehicles. Our top priority is to address encampments by providing the necessary services and resources to help individuals in need get off the streets. Our top priority is to address encampments by providing the necessary services and resources to help individuals in need get off the streets and ensure that our streets are safe and accessible for everyone.

CD12 COMMUNITY UPDATES

Revised Closure Schedule of Topanga Canyon Boulevard

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has RESCHEDULED closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) in the San Fernando Valley for bus pad construction.

One lane in each direction will be closed Monday through Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting March 25. All lanes will reopen at 6:00 a.m. after each night.

The construction will impact the following intersections of Topanga Canyon Boulevard:

Southbound Mayall Street
Southbound Lassen Street
Southbound Plummer Street
Southbound Prairie Street
Southbound Nordhoff Street
Southbound Gresham Street
Southbound Parthenia Street
Southbound Chase Street
Southbound Roscoe Boulevard
Southbound Strathern Street

The work is part of a project to repave State Route 27 (SR-27) and upgrade curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and bus pads in the San Fernando Valley and through the unincorporated area of Topanga. The work zone spans more than 18 miles on SR-27 from Pacific Coast Highway to Devonshire Street in Chatsworth.

Latino Theater Company Summer Youth Conservancy

Applications are now open to current high school students in the LA area who want to participate in the Latino Theater Co. summer Youth Conservatory. All students who apply and are accepted receive a full scholarship to the program. Lunch, snacks, and class materials are free of charge. Slots are limited and students are accepted on a rolling basis so you are highly encourage to apply as soon as possible. The Summer Youth Conservatory runs 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, June 23rd through July 27th. The conservatory is held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center; 514 Spring Street Los Angeles, CA.

Deadline to apply is Monday, June 17th, by 10pm (PST). Click here to learn more and apply.

Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program

The City is seeking to implement a citywide Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program. As a result, the City has released a Notice of Availability and Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Program. The report analyzes and discloses the potential environmental effects of the proposed program, identifies ways to reduce significant environmental effects, and identifies feasible alternatives to avoid or minimize significant environmental effects.

The City will hold three separate virtual public meetings to provide an overview of the proposed program and environmental analysis to assist in developing comments on the report. To register for the public meetings, please visit https://laplasticsceqa.eventbrite.com/.

The City would like to receive your comments on the potential environmental effects of the proposed program. Your written comments and input will be accepted throughout a 45-day public review period, ending at 5 pm on April 26, 2024.

To learn more about the proposed program please visit: https://www.lacitysan.org/ceqa.

Everytable Free Home Delivered Meal Program

The City of Los Angeles is thrilled to announce the revival of its highly sought-after free home-delivered meal program for seniors. The Rapid Response Senior Meals Program is crafted with care and tailored exclusively for seniors residing in the City of Los Angeles who could benefit from additional food support. Participants will receive five free prepared meals per week delivered directly to their homes. Everytable is a partner in the program and individuals who sign up may choose to select Everytable meals.

To be eligible to receive this free meal program, you just have to:

Reside in the City of Los Angeles
Be age 60 or older
Have a need for additional food support

To sign up:

Visit everytable.com/ets and click sign up
Call the LA Department of Aging Hotline at (213) 202-5669
Email at seniormealprogram@lacity.org

5th Annual Heroes in Education

The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for their Heroes in Education Celebration & Gala. If you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition for their contributions, please click here to nominate them. The deadline for nominations is April 1st, 2024.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

UPCOMING

3/23 - LAFD Fire Station #87 Blood Drive

Please join the Los Angeles Fire Department to save lives! All donors will receive a $10 gift card to a pet supply of their choice as well as entered to win $3000! Click here to schedule an appointment.

3/23 - Cuddle Buddy Adoption Weekend

In celebration of National Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitty Day, this weekend all six LA Animal Services Centers are offering reduced adoption fees for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. To see the animals currently available for adoption, click here.

3/24 - Women’s History Month Celebration

Join Councilmember John Lee for the Maureen Gaffney Wolfson Art Gallery Inaugural Celebration of Women’s History Month at the Maureen Gaffney Wolfson Art Gallery in Chatsworth. This will be a special gathering, honoring women leaders in the community including Pat Harvey of CBS Los Angeles, Christine Devine of Fox Los Angeles, Kimberly Cruz of Fox Sacramento, LAPD Deputy Chief Ruby Flores, LASD Captain Jennifer Seetoo and LAPD Senior Lead Officer, Sandra Zamora. Admission to this event is free. If you would like to attend, click here to register

3/26 - 3D Printing Classes at the Granada Hills Branch Library

Curious about 3D printing? Come by the Granada Hills Library to for an introductory course and learn how to print out a simple project. Click here for more information.

3/30 - Mason Park’s Spring Eggstravaganza

Come by Mason Park for a morning of games, music, arts and crafts, and so much more. Click here to read the flyer.

3/30 - Northridge Recreation Center’s Springfest

The Northridge Recreation Center invites you to join them at their Springfest event to joyously welcome Spring! Click here for more info.

4/6 - College Fair at Granada Hills Charter

Prospective college students are invited to attend a college fair being held at Granada Hills Charter High School. Click here to learn more.

4/7 - 20th Annual Day of the Horse

Trot on down to the 20th Annual Day of the Horse for a fun-filled afternoon learning about the importance of the equestrian community to Chatsworth. There is no registration for the event – just come and enjoy – Sunday, April 7th from 11am to 3pm at Ride On Therapeutic on Topanga Canyon Blvd.

4/13 - Chatsworth Blockfest

The Chatsworth Blockfest returns! Come enjoy food trucks, live music, games, art, and so much more. Click here to get all the details.

4/13 - MSA-7 Community Market

Join Magnolia Science Academy - 7 for their first annual community market! Whether you're looking to sell or shop, come support students and the school’s community. Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Magnolia Science Academy-7 18355 Roscoe Blvd. Northridge, 91325. Vendor spots are still available.

4/15 - Los Toros Charity Golf Tournament

Clear your calendars! Come enjoy a round of golf that helps the Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth fund various events, programs, and scholarships to benefit members of the community. Click here to get your tickets.

4/16 - Board of Police Commissioners Meeting

Join the Board of Police Commissioner’s for our next evening Community Commission Meeting in Operations Valley Bureau on Tuesday, April 16th at 6pm.

4/20 - 30th Annual S.O.L.I.D. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

Start your weekend off right with an unlimited amount of pancakes! Every dollar raised goes directly towards providing essential resources to our law enforcement professionals. Click here to view the flyer.

4/20 - Giant Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Chatsworth Library are once again holding their quarterly book sale! The sale will take place in the Community Room and includes thousands of almost-new hardback books and a huge selection of paperback books all at a fraction of the cost of new. Go to laplchatsworthfriends.org or call (818) 341-4276 for more information.

4/20 - Encino Food & Wine Festival

ONEgeneration is excited to announce the Encino Food & Wine Festival! Come on out with your family and friends and enjoy endless samples of local wine, beer, and food from vendors across Southern California. Follow this link to buy your tickets that go towards supporting ONEgeneration.

4/27 - Policy con Pan Dulce

Come join a free forum with community leaders honoring Congressman Tony Cárdenas’ 28 years of dedicated public service. Come engage directly with your local elected officials on social, economic, and political issues. Registration is required to attend, click here to RSVP.

THROUGHOUT MARCH

Join the North Hills West Neighborhood Council
The North Hills West Neighborhood Council is looking for North Hills West stakeholders who want to help shape the future of their community. If you would like more information and a Board member application, click the link: https://www.nhwnc.net/.
Non-Perishable Food Drive
LA Sanitation is collecting non-perishable food to donate to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, St. Francis Center, and Inside Safe participants, local organizations that provide services to Angelenos in need. Click here to see the list of accepted items and drop-off locations.
Bulky Item Drop-Off Events
LA Sanitation will be accepting bulky items at five locations around the City each month throughout 2024. Furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, shelving, and wood will be accepted. To find out more information, click here.
LAHD Seminars for Landlords and Tenants
The Los Angeles Housing Department is hosting webinars to inform landlords and tenants about the current renter protection laws. If you are interested in learning about the City of LA Renter Protections click here to register for a webinar.

WEEK IN REVIEW

TOP: Baseball season is here! It was a pleasure to join the North Valley Youth Baseball for their opening day.

BOTTOM: It was a fantastic night celebrating Interim Chief Dominic Choi's historic appointment as the first AAPI leader of the LAPD. With Chief Choi at the helm, I am confident that the future of the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD are in good hands.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
By appointment only. Please call or email.
9207 Oakdale Avenue, Suite 200
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: (818) 882-1212
Fax: (818) 701-5254

LOS ANGELES CITY HALL
By appointment only. Please call or email.
200 North Spring Street, Room 405
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 473-7012
Fax: (213) 473-6925

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