January 10 Meeting
Please join us for our next meeting on January 10, 6:30pm. We will be
discussing a number of items of interest to Winnetka: Proposed Senior Housing
ideas for 20750 Sherman Way, lack of restrooms on the Orange Line, NC elections,
and Winnetka's position in two City Council Districts. Join us at Valley Village
at 20830 Sherman Way.
Agenda.
Free Tax Services
Once again the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will be
providing free tax services to the public. The Office of Councilman Zine, in
conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the
Internal Revenue Service, are providing free income tax services for senior
citizens and low income taxpayers at Councilman Zine's District Office located
at the West Valley Municipal Building, 19040 Vanowen Street in Reseda. This
service includes the preparation of both federal and California income tax
returns, including free electronic filing. Income tax refunds can be expected
within two weeks of electronic filing.
Councilman Zine is proud to support AARP volunteers who are performing this
valuable service. The service begins Tuesday, February 14, 2012 and continues on
each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ending on April
12th, by appointment only. If you are interested in this service, please call
(818) 756-8217 and leave your name and telephone number and someone will call
you to schedule an appointment.
WNC At Oktoberfest
WNC President Erick Lace (R) and Vice President Eric Lewis (L) congratulate bike
winner Ardarsh Mattappally at the 2011 Oktoberfest. The WNC conducted outreach at the celebration,
inviting the community to WNC meetings.
Oktoberfest bike winner family celebrates.
Draft Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy
On December 20th, SCAG officially kicked off the formal 55-day public review
and comment period for the 2012-2035 Draft Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). This historic draft plan seeks
an investment of over $500 billion over the next 23 years which will reshape the
region’s transportation network and improve health and quality of life in
Southern California. The 2012-2035 Draft RTP/SCS document and technical
appendices can be viewed on SCAG's interactive website at
www.scagrtp.net. The website provides a
direct commenting feature, where viewers are able to comment within each section
of the document, as well as a convenient way to upload attachments.
There are several additional ways for the public to comment on the Draft Plan:
By email at rtp@scag.ca.gov, through
conventional mail as noted below, or by testifying at an upcoming
workshop/public hearing. SCAG has organized a series of workshops on the Draft
2012-2035 RTP/SCS for local elected officials in each county, which began on
January 6, 2012. The workshops are open to the public and will include time to
hear public testimony. A slate of public hearings will also provide additional
opportunities to weigh in on the draft plan. The dates and locations for the
workshops and public hearings are posted on SCAG's website,
www.scag.ca.gov/rtp2012.
WNC Funding Reports Online
You may view the
current WNC funding reports here. Find more information about funding on the
Budget & Finance Committee page.
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Give the Mayor a Piece of Your Mind!
You can tell the Mayor what you think of the City's budget and help him
prioritize it for the next year by completing his
Online Budget Survey.
Stakeholder input is solicited and used every year to help meet the needs of our
City.
Warner Center Regional Core Comprehensive Specific Plan DEIR
The City Planning Department has released a Draft Environmental Impact Report
(DEIR) for the Warner Center Regional Core Comprehensive Specific Plan (WCRCCSP).
The sixty-one day comment period starts on Thursday, December 8, 2011 and ends
February 6, 1012.The DEIR is available online at the Department of City
Planning’s website
http://cityplanning.lacity.org (click on "Environmental" and then "Draft
Environmental Impact Reports"). Every comment and question will be addressed in
the final EIR.
Please direct your comments to:
Tom Glick, City Planner
City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning
6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 351
Van Nuys, CA 91401
tom.glick@lacity.org
50th Anniversary
Winnetka Fire Station 104 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its
groundbreaking on December 11, 2011 with a ceremony inviting back original
participant, Ruth Richter, Miss Winnetka 1961, shown in the current and original
photos below.
Members of the WNC helped celebrate the 50th anniversary with several current
L.A. City and Fire Dept officials in the recreation of the 1961 photograph.
WNC Supports LAFD
Members of the WNC pose with firefighters at LAFD 104 bringing about $10,000 in equipment
supplied by the WNC, including storage racks, hedge trimmers, and
blowers-summer 2011
Winnetka Medians Nearing Completion
The WNC is proud to announce in July 2011 that the long term project to
beautify the medians on Sherman Way is nearing a conclusion. The WNC has funded
an installation of river rock in the narrowest part of the median near the left
turn lanes. These are to be interspersed with roses. The project experienced
significant delays due to problems with sprinklers and trying to coordinate with
the City for repairs. But the longsuffering perseverance of current and past
board members is bringing this project to a beautiful conclusion. Well Done!
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