Neighborhood Council Valley Village

NCVV Board Meeting
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Our meeting will be held by teleconference
In conformity with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and in furtherance with the Mayor’s actions to minimize risk and exposure to the Coronavirus COVID-19, this Neighborhood Council Valley Village Board meeting will be conducted telephonically.
Members of the public who wish to listen to the meeting and/or to participate in public comment should call +1-669-900-6833, and use meeting ID: 759 2455 9751. The password for the meeting is 062335. Public comment on the call will be limited to one minute and one comment per item. Zoom requires that any person wishing to comment use *9 to alert the moderator that they wish to speak. If you wish public comment may be sent to info@myvalleyvillage.com by 5:00pm on Tuesday, April 21, with “Public Comment” and agenda item in the subject line. You may also access the meeting by computer at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75924559751?pwd=[REDACTED]
April 22, 2020 Board Agenda
Meets the 4th Wednesday

Financial Services Workshop
2020-04-10 08:00 - 17:00
From the office of Congressman Tony Cardenas: 4/10 at 4 pm-Financial Services Workshop via Zoom or by phone. Learn to budget your finances during a time of crisis, financial resources available within the City, how to apply for benefits within LA County (i.e. Cash Aid, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services) and how to seek employment during a time of crisis.
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NextGen Bus Virtual Workshop
2020-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
NextGen is gathering public input and still needs your input to keep this important project moving forward.

You can still explore the NextGen Virtual Workshop. This includes the ability to explore the full plan using interactive maps and detailed line-by-line descriptions, as well as provide comments.
Join the NextGen team at the countywide Live Webcast and Q&A on March 31 at 6pm and Telephone Town Hall on April 1 at 6:30pm. English speakers: 1.888.400.1932,
Call-in number for Spanish speakers: 1.888.400.9342
Submit your NextGen comments via email at nextgen@metro.net

Planning for the future of bus service in LA County is still a top focus for our Metro staff so we can provide LA County residents the best possible bus service when this health pandemic passes. We will stay in touch to let you know the latest developments on NextGen and the North SFV BRT Project.

FREE E-Waste Recycling
2020-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Gelson’s, 4738 Laurel Canyon
Take advantage of this free e-waste event put on by Gelsons.

NCVV Board Meeting-Cancelled
2020-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
Meets the 4th Wednesday

Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting
2020-03-11 19:15 - 20:30 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
March 11, 2020 Planning and Land Use Agenda

Free Income Tax Preparation
2020-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, 91601
Free income tax preparation and filing by CSUN through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Appointments are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Tax forms we prepare are Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) and CA Form 540 (California Resident Income). These services are available to people with household annual income of $56,000 or less. Both spouses must be present for joint returns.

What to bring on the day of your visit:

A valid CA Driver’s License, ID, or Passport
Social Security Numbers or ITINs for the Taxpayer, spouse and dependents
Birth Dates for the Taxpayer, spouse, and dependents (month, date, and year)
Tax Documents (Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-MISC, and all other tax documents)
Blank “voided” check for direct deposit of refund

If this applies to you, also bring:

All Forms 1095, Health Form Statements
California Renters’ Credit – Landlord’s name, address, and phone number
Day Care Providers Information, including total amount paid for day care per child, day care provider’s name, address, phone number, and tax ID number
Total Education Expenses (books, laptops, etc.)

For further information, please visit http://vita.csun.edu

NextGen Bus Plan Community Meeting
2020-02-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Rose Goldwater Community Center, 21710 Vanowen St, Canoga Park, 91303
The NextGen Bus Plan calls for:

Proving 8 of 10 bus riders with 10 minute frequency or better ( as opposed to the current 1 hour wait)
Improving midday, evening and weekend bus service
Offering a quarter mile or less walk to a bus stop for almost all riders
Delivers shorter waits and faster travel

Come find out how they plan to deliver on these ideas!
Saturday, February 22, 2020
10am – 1pm
Los Angeles Metro Headquarters
Board Room
1 Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Accessible via Metro Lines 40, 68, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 487, 489; 704, 733, 745, 770; Metro Silver Line, and Metro Rail Red, Purple and Gold Lines; also served by LADOT DASH ‘D’, Foothill Transit, Torrance Transit 4x
Thursday, February 27, 2020
4 – 7pm
Rose Goldwater Community Center
21710 Vanowen St
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Accessible via Metro Local Lines 165, 150, 245/244, 601, and Metro Orange Line Canoga Station

NCVV Board Meeting
2020-02-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
Election information and candidate statements
February 26, 2020 Special Election Agenda
February 26, 2020 Special Board Agenda
The election and meeting will be held at Caldwell Hall of Faith Presbyterian Church
Meets the 4th Wednesday

NextGen Bus Plan Community Meeting
2020-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Los Angeles Metro Headquarters, 1 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, 90012

Elections & Bylaws Committee Meeting
2020-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
February 20, 2020 Elections & Bylaws Agenda

Events & Outreach Committee Meeting
2020-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
February 19, 2020 Outreach Agenda

Candidate Forum: LAUSD School Board District 3
2020-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Gault St. Elementary, 17000 Gault St., Lake Balboa, 91406
PLEASE attend this very important forum to meet the candidates for LAUSD BD3. One of these 3 people will help determine the future of LAUSD. (boe.lausd.net) The Board holds the purse strings to our children’s education. Don’t have children, people move to a community because of the “good schools” which increases property values. We ALL should have an interest in our local schools. The Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council is holding this forum FOR YOU to hear first hand from the candidates. Please attend. RSVP for head count only….http://bit.ly/lausdbd3forum

Planning and Land Use Committee
2020-02-12 19:15 - 21:00 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
February 12, 2020 Planning and Land Use Agenda

City Services Committee Meeting
2020-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Oakwood School Secondary Campus, 11605 Magnolia Boulevard, Valley Village, California, 91607
February 11, 2020 City Services Committee Agenda

Southeast Valley Community Plan Office Hours
2020-02-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Campo de Cahuenga, 3919 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, 91604
The Southeast Valley Community Plans team has continued gathering feedback and synthesizing what was heard since sharing initial concepts and guiding principles for the Community Plans Update in summer 2019. While there was great attendance and input, the team is always seeking to engage more stakeholders in the Southeast Valley.

For this reason, the Department will be hosting three public office hour events by appointment throughout the month of February!
Office Hours will be an opportunity for the public to be a part of guided conversations with LA City Planning staff regarding the proposed land use concepts and guiding principles for the Community Plan Updates.
Office Hour event details:
February 11, 2020
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Campo De Cahuenga, 3919 Lankershim Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
February 18, 2020
4:15 – 7:15 PM
Marvin Braude Building, Room 1A, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401
February 24, 2020
4:00 – 7:00 PM
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Space is limited, so please sign up soon here! Your appointment will be confirmed by the Southeast Valley Team.

Safe Sidewalks LA Community Meeting
2020-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Reseda Recreation Center, 18411 W. Victory Blvd, Reseda, 91355
Draft EIR for the Sidewalk Repair Program

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Sidewalk Repair Program is now available for public review and comment. Hard copies of the Draft EIR and technical studies are available for review at these locations. The electronic copies are available to download here.
Comments can be made during the 60-day Public Review Period lasting from Thursday, December 26, 2019 to Monday, February 24, 2020.
Ways to Provide Comments on the Draft EIR:

Submit comments today at http://sidewalks.lacity.commentinput.com/.
Email shilpa.gupta@lacity.org with “SRP DEIR” in the subject line and a valid mailing address in the email.
Attend a Draft Environmental Impact Report public meeting
Mail written comments to:

Shilpa Gupta, Environmental Supervisor I
Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering
Environmental Management Group
1149 S. Broadway, Suite 600, Mail Stop 939
Los Angeles, CA 90015
https://sidewalks.lacity.org/environmental-impact-report

Bang Bang You're Dead
2020-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Village Arts Theater, 5000 Colfax Ave, Valley Village
You are invited to the teen ensemble’s presentation of William Mastrosimone’s powerful play Bang, Bang You’re Dead. Performances are on Friday, January 31, 7PM, February 1, 3PM and 7PM and Sunday, February 2, 3PM. Admission is free!

William Mastrosimone wrote this play in the late 1990s in response to a violent threat that occurred at his son’s high school. He went on to create a play designed to be performed by students for students – its running time was to fit within a 45-minute class period. It was first performed at Thurston High School in Oregon six months after the school suffered a school shooting. The play was a powerful and healing experience for the community. Mastrosimone then decided to offer the play for free via a website. Students quickly started performing the play around the nation and the world. Showtime Networks would eventually broadcast a movie that was inspired by the play.

Village Arts decided to take on this play to offer an opportunity for our students to create a piece that is sadly still relevant and where the cast could explore a different form of theatre that emphasized ensemble and collaboration. It is our plan that this play is the first of many where our older students get to explore relevant topics that speak to them and their peers.

Due to the topic parental discretion is advised, as the play may not be suitable for children under 8 years old.

Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plans Community Meetings
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:30 | North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, 91601
January 22, 5 pm to 8 pm
Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Service Center
6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 1B
Van Nuys, 91401
January 30, 5 pm to 7:30 pm
North Hollywood Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, 91601
Los Angeles City Planning invites you to attend a Community Open House to learn about recent progress amd the latest zoning proposals, as well as give feedback on this important plan, for the Orange Line station areas in Van Nuys and North Hollywood. For more information, contact Jordan Fraade at (818) 374-9902 or email jordan.fraade@lacity.org.

Council District 2 Candidate Forum
2020-01-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Saticoy Elementary, 7850 Ethel Ave, North Hollywood
Neighborhood Council Valley Village is proud to co-sponsor the Council District 2 Candidate Forum presented by NoHo West Neighborhood Council on January 29, 6:30pm at Saticoy Elementary, 7850 Ethel.
Please RSVP and submit your questions in advance on Eventbrite. You may also submit questions in advance until 7pm on site. The event will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.
All three candidates are confirmed to attend!
6:30 pm – Doors open and registration
7:15pm – Candidate Forum (Light Refreshments will be provided)
9:00 pm – End of event

NCVV Board Meeting
2020-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
Please join us for our NCVV Meeting on January 22, 7pm at Faith Presbyterian Church. We will have an opportunity for Councilmember Paul Krekorian to speak and answer your questions.
January 22, 2020 Board Agenda

Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plans Community Meetings
2020-01-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Marvin Braude Constituent Services Center, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, 91401

Homeless Count
2020-01-21 20:00 - 23:30
Volunteer to participate in the Homeless Count on January 21. Volunteer now at https://www.theycountwillyou.org/

Elections & Bylaws Committee Meeting
2020-01-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
January 16, 2020 Elections & Bylaws Agenda

Burbank Airport Noise Task Force
2020-01-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, 91505
We Need Your Support at Burbank Airport Meeting Tonight!
As you hopefully heard, a large turnout at last month’s Burbank Airport Task Force meeting helped demonstrate the strength of our community. Small groups of homeowners in Studio City and Sherman Oaks are trying to ban all flights over their homes, and asking that all traffic be directed over Valley Village and neighboring areas filled with families and schools.

Tonight we must show our strong presence again. Please join the Valley Village Homeowners Association and your friends and neighbors to help stop these homeowners who want to push more air traffic over your home. The meeting is tonight, February 19, at the Burbank Airport Marriott, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Be sure to sign in so that your voice is heard.
Parking fees for the self-parking lots at the L.A. Marriott-Burbank Airport/Convention Center will be hosted by the Airport Authority (please see a representative in the conference room for validation). As a courtesy for the other hotel guests, please park in the area indicated in green (on the map). In case all parking in this area is filled, please move to the area indicated as Section D on the map.
Note that the Airport Authority WILL NOT reimburse nor validate for valet parking at the hotel entrance. Thank you for your courtesy in cooperating with our parking plan for your convenience.
Have a question or comment? Please email taskforce@bur.org.

Events and Outreach Committee Meeting
2020-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax, Valley Village
January 14, 2020 Events & Outreach Special Meeting Agenda

Float Fun for Kids
2019-12-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Float Barn, 700 Seco St., Pasadena
Reservations required. $25/child. Tour the space and learn about the float. Decorate a Statue of Liberty replica, learn about the suffrage movement, enjoy spiced cider and cookies, receive a fun patch.

District NoHo Open House
2019-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | The Federal Bar, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, 91601
Would you like to learn more about District NoHo, the Metro North Hollywood Red Line Station Joint Development project? District NoHo will transform the underutilized 15-acre North Hollywood Red Line Metro station in several phases, locating much-needed housing, office and retail steps from transit. It will also serve as a gathering space and amplify the already thriving community of North Hollywood. Stop by The Federal Bar for an informational open house and light refreshments. For more information, please visit www.nohosnextact.com

Light Up Valley Village
2019-12-07 17:00 - 20:00
NCVV’s Board of Directors and our Events & Outreach Committee look forward to seeing you on Saturday night at the 9th annual Light Up Valley Village.
To ensure a safe and successful event for everyone we have made weather related changes to the evening’s activities. Due to rain we will not operate our holiday trolleys, and all outdoor activities will be moved into participating retailers. We will have food, music and lots of festivities inside where it is safe and warm.
We hope that you and your family will kick of your holiday season by joining us this Saturday, December 7, 5 pm to 8 pm at the intersection of Whitsett Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard.
And don’t forget to visit these great Valley Village businesses for all of your holiday shopping:
Balloons on the Run
Beauty Boutique
Business Source
Carter Sexton Art Supplies
Complete Total Care
Diana’s Flowers
Déjà vu
Gallery Moriarity
Greenwood
Harvest Moon
Joe Peep’s Pizza
Red Moon Restaurant
Rite Aid
Sloan’s Restaurant
Sprint
Subway
Sugar Nails
The Altered Stitch
The Smoke Shop
Trilogy Hair Salon
USPS Valley Village
Valley Photo
Village Pet Supply

BRT Community Workshop
2019-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | North Hollywood LA Soccer Club, 11466 Chandler Blvd, 91601
The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Project
Join us at BRT Community Workshops
To continue public feedback opportunities, Metro will host a series of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) workshops. These workshops will allow community members to share with us how they envision what a BRT could look like in their community and what other features, including urban design elements, they would like to see incorporated into the project design.
Each workshop will be tailored to address the various options being proposed within the city/community where the workshop is being held. Therefore, please plan on joining us at the workshop where you live, work or play and would like to share your vision.
Workshop: North Hollywood LA Soccer Club – 11/19/19 (5:00-7:00PM)
Address: 11466 Chandler Blvd., Los Angeles, 91601
Please register on Eventbrite
