Sign Up for CERT Training
The WNC and West Hills NC are getting together and sponsoring a CERT training
class on Seven consecutive Thursday Evenings at 7:00-9:30 PM: July 2nd, 9th,
16th, 23rd, 30th, August 8th, 13th. Training will be held at The Chapel, West
Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills, CA 91307.
CERT stands for Community
Emergency Response Team.
For additional information, call 818-719-8656.
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The WNC is sharing its news through the
West Valley News. Read
about how we're supporting the community on page 11 and come join us! Also, you
can read the
Topanga Neighborhood Watch News.
Winnetka In LA Times Mapping Project
Find out more about Winnetka and weigh in on our community at the
LA Times Mapping Project.
WNC Board Openings
The WNC currently has openings for two adult board members. If you would like to
make a difference in Winnetka, and are committed to coming to the meetings,
please join us at our next meeting.
LAPD Responsive to Winnetka Needs
LAPD Senior Lead Officer Sue Herrold from Devonshire Division reported on
efforts to serve Winnetka and took careful notes on stakeholder concerns to be
addressed during the April 2009 meeting. Of special note were next steps on
addressing the soon to open second medical marijuana facility in Winnetka and
the existing facility called "Hope" located on Vanowen near Winnetka. Hope
opened near a school and without permits.
LAPD is also addressing a strip mall on Roscoe east of Winnetka that has been a
problem and a recycling facility which is a magnet for public drunkenness on
Roscoe near Jons Market.
WNC Traffic Issues Update
 At
the April 2009 meeting the Board received word that the request for installation
of "No Unhitched Trailers" signs is moving forward. The Board specifically
addressed the blight and danger of unhitched trailers with advertising by
passing a motion at the January 2009 meeting requesting signs saying, "No
Unhitched Trailers". The signs are requested for Winnetka Ave (between Victory
Blvd. and Parthenia Ave), Roscoe Blvd (between Corbin Ave and DeSoto Ave), and
Sherman Way (between Corbin Ave and DeSoto Ave).”
Read the
letter.
At the January 2009 meeting the Board also approved a motion to share the cost
of solar powered speed indicators signs with Councilman Zine. These signs tell
motorists how fast they are going and are expected to cause drivers to reduce
their speeds. However, as of April 2009, the cost has gone up significantly and
the Board decided not to move forward with the signs.
To address speeding the Board did make a recommendation in April 2009 to the
City to allow for the current increased speed of 40 mph on Mason, Victory & De
Soto. The City had completed a traffic study indicating that the speed limits on
those streets should be increased to 40 mph. Once the City makes the change,
then officers will be able to issue tickets using radar.
Emergency Preparedness Survey
The WNC is starting a new committee on Emergency Preparedness. The committee
would like to identify Winnetka stakeholders with skills and resources useful in
an emergency. Please complete the
survey
and return it by emailing it to
tjmartens@ginoscara.com
or faxing to 818-772-9275. Please join the committee.
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Beware of Drugs Marketed to Kids
 A
new drug called Strawberry Quick is being marketed to kids. It is a type of
crystal meth that looks like strawberry pop rocks (the candy that sizzles and
'pops' in your mouth). It also smells like strawberry and it is being handed out
to kids in school yards. They are calling it strawberry meth or strawberry
quick.
Kids are ingesting this thinking that it is candy and being rushed off to the
hospital in dire condition. It also comes in chocolate, peanut butter, cola,
cherry, grape and orange.
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The Future of Neighborhood Councils in City Politics
At the recent Valley Regional Congress, Department of Neighborhood
Empowerment General Manager BongHwan Kim gave the participants insights about
the current and future impact of Neighborhood Councils on Los Angeles City
politics.
Thank You to Dwight Burgess
Dwight Burgess, a Founding Board Member of
the WNC, passed away on May 21, 2009. Our prayers are with his friends and
family during this difficult time.
Water Usage Restrictions
Shortage Year Water Rates and Outdoor Watering Restrictions Begin June 1,
2009.
Southern California is facing a water supply shortage for the third year in a
row. As a result, more water conservation is urgently needed.
Beginning June 1, shortage year rates will become effective and will be applied
to all LADWP customers. Also, sprinkler use will be restricted to Mondays and
Thursdays only.
DWP Info about water rates and
usage restrictions
Water Conservation Tips
WNC Supports Winnetka Schools
WNC Board members Armineh Chelebian, TJ Martens, and Erick Lace join Tom
Waldman, LAUSD Board Member Tamar Galatazan's Chief of Staff and Sunny Brae
Principal Susan Laskin and students and the "Read Every Day" Mural Dedication on
February 17, 2009.
"Read Every Day" Mural at Sunny Brae Elementary
UPDATE: The Board approved additional funds to set up irrigation for the Sunny
Brae garden in April 2009.
At the January 2009 meeting the Board voted to spend up to $2,500 for Sunny Brae
Elementary School’s “Garden” as recommended by the Youth Committee. In December
2008, the Board voted to sponsor a Literacy Garden with tables and chairs at
Winnetka Elementary school with $2,500; to sponsor the newsletter at Limmerick
Elementary for $200 and 3-5 murals for $2,500; and to provide third graders with
dictionaries at Winnetka schools for $1,000.
See more of the Sunny Brae Mural.
Sunny Brae Garden Beautification Project - February 2009
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