Soundwall Update at NCVV Board Meeting May 16
The meeting will include an update on the soundwall construction along 170 freeway, which is slated to begin early this summer. Also on the agenda are updates on the proposed short-term rental ordinance as well as the request for parking restrictions at the intersection of Laurel Canyon and Chandler.
Valley Village Celebrates Earth Day 2018
We collected thousands of pounds of used batteries and light bulbs; gave away 50 trees; shredded 40 large bins of paper; and donated a truckload of groceries to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry at Neighborhood Council Valley Village’s Earth Day Celebration on Saturday April 21st.
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.