Free Spay/Neuter Cats in May
LA Animal Services is Offering Free Cat Spay/Neuter Certificates to All LA City Residents from May 1 to May 31, 2018
State Sponsored “Upzoning” Housing Bill Defeated
SB 827, a bill sponsored by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener that would remove all local input for residential planning, was defeated in a Senate committee. Neighborhood Council Valley Village Board of Directors joined the Valley Village Homeowners Association in unanimous opposition to the bill.
Magnolia Blvd Repaving Set for April 14, 15
After years of requests from business, residents and the NCVV Board, Magnolia Boulevard from Laurel Canyon to Whitsett Avenue will finally be resurfaced. The entire stretch will be completed this weekend, April 14 and 15. This will limit vehicle access to the Valley Village Post Office, so if you’re planning to send in your tax return before Sunday be sure to plan accordingly.
LAUSD Announces Work on Valley Village Schools, Update on Charter School Co-Location
Mr. Schmerleson advised the Board and those in attendance that the effort to co-locate a Charter School on the NoHo campus has ended. The Board of LAUSD has identified and alternative site that will be a better fit. NCVV’s Board was active in supporting the requests of students and parents to remove NoHo High from consideration.
NCVV Sponsors Annual Earth Day Shredding Event April 21
Are you tripping over old files, tax returns, or health records, or do you have stacks of newspapers, magazines or mail you’d like to get rid of? Join your NCVV Board and members of our Events and Outreach Committee as we sponsor the second annual Shredding Event at Valley Village Park in honor of Earth Day 2018.
LAUSD Board Member Schmerelson at March Board Meeting
LAUSD Board Member Schmerelson will discuss upcoming construction at both Colfax Charter School and North Hollywood High School, and the recently proposed integration of a Charter School onto the campus of North Hollywood.
Increased RV Parking Concerns
NCVV’s Board of Directors has expressed concern to the City about recent increased parking of occupied Recreational Vehicles on streets in Valley Village and neighboring communities. The Board will review the Vehicle Dwelling Ordinance at the April 25 meeting.
Soundwall Construction to Begin Spring 2018
After almost 20 years of passionate advocacy, hundreds of meetings, phone calls, letters and emails, NCVV’s Board of Directors is very happy to let our stakeholders know that construction on SR-170 Freeway soundwalls will begin in March!
NCVV Board Submits By-Law Amendments
The NCVV Board voted on February 28, 2018 to approve amendments to the governing Bylaws. These amendments are open for public comment until March 28. If you have questions or comments please email them to info@myvalleyvillage.com
Congressional Art Competition
High school students are invited to submit their entry to the office of Congressman Cardenas by April 13.