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MEETS Monday,
August 30 at 7 p.m.
LUC Agenda for Monday, August 30, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Next STNC Board Meeting
is Wednesday, Sept. 8
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Next Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Tuesday,
Sept. 21, 2010
at 6:30 p.m.
North Valley
Neighborhood City Hall, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga.
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STNC's "Best Of" Awards
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Make sure you vote and turn in to the STNC office. Tell your friends and neighbors too! Click here for Best Of ballot.
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"Water"
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Did you think that fighting between the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power was new? Hardly. Turn the clock back to 1901 and you might see similar newspaper headlines. On September 11th, 2010 the Little Landers Historical society will present the program "Water". Come and learn about the Sunland/Shadow Hills/Tujunga connection to Los Angeles politics and the DWP in the 1900's through the 1920's. The program will also discuss the history of the water distribution systems in Sunland-Tujunga, the engineering challenges that were faced and how DWP reluctantly assumed responsibility for water service in our area in the 1950's. Our speaker will be Lynn Lowry, a local resident and a third generation engineer in the foothills area.
Join us for this free program. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:00pm.
Bolton Hall Museum
10110 Commerce Ave. Tujunga CA 91042
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Sunland-Tujunga
Neighborhood Council (STNC)
*Certified by the City of Los Angeles in 2003
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7747 Foothill Blvd. Rm 101
Tujunga, CA 91042
818-951-7411
Fax: 818-951-7412
Email: office@stnc.org
STNC Monthly meetings are held
2nd Wednesday of each month. Land Use Committee meets 1st & 3rd Mondays. See Calendar for other meetings and events. All meetings held at North Valley Neighborhood City Hall unless otherwise noticed.
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STNC News 8-27-10
Improving the Quality of Life in Sunland-Tujunga
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Dear Neighbors,
The heat wave has arrived and we hope you are staying indoors during this time. There are several events, meetings and other information for you to be aware of and participate as you can.
The STNC's Land Use Committee will meet Monday, August 30, 2010 at North
Valley Neighborhood City Hall, 7 p.m. There will be a discussion regarding a
proposal for a new home on Sister Elsie (see agenda link on the left sidebar for more details). Everyone is welcome.
Looking forward to seeing you at these events. For more information please contact
the STNC office at 818-951-7411 OR the STNC Secretary, attend a meeting
and visit the STNC website at www.stnc.org
--Cindy Cleghorn, Secretary
Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council
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New Watering Schedule Now in Effect for LADWP Customers
Watering Days Expanded, Schedule Based on Customer Street Address
Changes to the City of Los Angeles' Water Conservation Ordinance went into effect today for Los Angeles City residents and businesses, allowing LADWP customers to water with sprinklers up to three days per week. Customers whose street addresses end with an odd number - 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 - are permitted to use their sprinkler systems on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Customers whose addresses end in even numbers - 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 are permitted to do so on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Addresses ending in fractions are treated as whole numbers and observe the same day restrictions as others on their same side of the street, (ie: 4321 ½ is regarded as 4321, an odd-numbered address.)
Sprinkler time limits are based on the type of nozzle used. Spray head sprinklers and bubblers, which are non-conserving models and are common in most landscapes, are allowed up to 8 minutes per watering station per day. Rotors and multi-stream rotary heads are allowed 15 minutes per cycle and up to two cycles per day per watering station. Watering with sprinklers is restricted to hours before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m., regardless of the watering day.
All other prohibited uses of water, which include prohibiting hosing down driveways and sidewalks and water runoff, requiring all leaks be fixed and only using hoses fitted with shut-off nozzles, remain in effect. Hand-watering using garden hoses fitted with shut-off nozzle devices is permissible any day of the week before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.
The changes to the Ordinance were approved by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners on July 22. The Los Angeles City Council approved the revisions on August 18 and the Mayor signed them into law on Monday.
Educational awareness efforts, and enforcement where applicable, will continue to be conducted by the LADWP Water Conservation Team, whose members actively patrol Los Angeles communities to help inform customers of water waste they observe in progress and learn about through tips from neighbors and concerned residents who call 1-800-DIAL DWP or send e-mails to waterconservationteam@ladwp.com.
In an effort to help our customers save water and money, LADWP offers a rebate on water conserving sprinkler nozzles of up to $8 per nozzle. The Department offers numerous other rebate programs and incentives for switching to water efficient devices and tips for easy ways to reduce water use. This information, as well as comprehensive information on the new watering schedules and the prohibited uses of water, is all available at www.ladwp.com.
Customers may apply for a Hardship Variance from specific Ordinance requirements, including customers in designated High Fire Severity Zones. Variance Instructions and Forms are available online at www.ladwp.com/waterconservation and at all LADWP Service Center locations. For more information, call 213-367-0771. |
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Energy Conservation Alert!
LADWP Customers Reminded to Conserve Energy During Heat Wave
LOS
ANGELES - As Los Angeles braces for another hot day, the Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power reminds customers to conserve energy use
where possible today, while staying safe.
The energy demand reached
5670 megawatts Wednesday and is expected to match, and potentially
exceed, that level today with highs exceeding 100 degrees for the third
straight day in the San Fernando Valley. Any time energy demand
approaches this level, it is wise to implement active conservation to
prevent overtaxing electrical infrastructure from that serves Los
Angeles day in and day out. Conservation is recommended only where
doing so does not jeopardize anyone's health or safety.
Following are simple tips our customers can use to reduce their power consumption:
Tips for the Home:
Adjust thermostat to 78 degrees or more to reduce energy usage.
Limit
the use of appliances during peak hours of the day--use washing
machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners and other heavy appliances during
evening hours.
Try to avoid cooking during peak hours of the day since it will add to the heat inside the home.
Ventilate
your home at night and early morning by opening windows and doors to
clear out the heat and allow cooler air to circulate.
Turn off lights and equipment when they are not in use.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) wherever appropriate.
During
the heat of day, close your draperies, shades, or blinds to reduce the
extra heat from direct sunlight and check your home for adequate
insulation.
Plant shade trees, to reduce heat gain to the house.
Install/use
whole house fans for comfort cooling. The whole house fan will cool
down your house early evenings and early mornings for a fraction of the
energy cost of an A/C unit.
Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature automatically and maximize your energy savings.
Clean or replace your air-conditioner's filter(s) every month to keep your air-conditioner running more efficiently.
Regularly
brush or vacuum the condenser coils at the bottom or rear of your
refrigerator and check door gasket for tight fit and adjust if
necessary.
Buy energy-saving EnergyStar-labeled appliances.
Limit the time you run your pool pump: Summer (six hours a day), Winter (four hours a day.)
Tips for the Workplace:
Turn
off your desk and overhead lights, and meeting room lights, if they are
not needed, or install motion detectors switch for each room.
Keep personal appliance use to minimum.
Turn off all computer equipment when you leave the office or when they are not being used.
Be sure your computer equipment goes into the sleep mode when not in use. (80% savings in energy use)
Go paperless when possible. Reduced printing and copying translates into reduced energy use.
Other LADWP programs to help save money and energy include:
Customers
seeking to cool off by purchasing a room air conditioner, LADWP offers a
$50 rebate on a qualifying EnergyStar-rated model. Customers
considering installing central air conditioner can receive $100 on an
energy efficient model.
Consumer Rebate Programs: In addition to air
conditioning units described above, customers can receive rebates on
other energy efficient devices, including pool pump and motor
replacements ($300), dual pane windows ($1.00 per square foot), and
EnergyStar refrigerators ($65.)
Refrigerator Exchange: Qualifying
low-income or Lifeline customers can receive a free energy efficient
refrigerator in exchange for an old energy-wasting model.
Refrigerator
Recycle: LADWP customers who turn in and recycle their old, inefficient
refrigerators can earn a $35 cash rebate in addition to the $65 rebate
for the new unit.
Shade Trees: Cool off your home and help reduce
storm-water runoff by planting more trees. LADWP residential and
business customers can receive up to seven free shade trees.
Customers can log on to www.LADWP.com to learn more about energy saving programs and rebates.
The public and members of the media are encouraged to check the Department's news site and Twitter page, @LADWP, for updates. |
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Safe Horse Lecture -- this Saturday
This is a personal invitation to come to the lecture on this Saturday, August 28th. I know you have a lot of equestrians in your neighborhood council district and would love to see you represented there. Please see attached flyer for details. Please see that your stakeholders get the info. Thanks Vikki Brink FTDNC Equestrian Committee Chair 818-383-0690 Safe Horse Event Flyer |
THE McGROARTY ARTS CENTER PRESENTS THEIR 2010 FREE SUMMER CONCERT: THE AROHI ENSEMBLE
The McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga will be holding its free annual summer
concert featuring The Arohi Ensemble, a dynamic blend of ragajazz, accentuating
original compositions and improvisation steeped in the classical ragas and
rhythmic dynamism and excitement of Indian music. Their global approach to
creative music making also incorporates authentic global musical traditions
along with jazz and the layered counterpoint of Western chamber music.
The concert begins at 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm
on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga, in the Upper Parking
Lot. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and picnic materials as this concert
will be outside and will be a relaxed family-friendly environment. The event is FREE and open to the
public.
For
further information contact McGroarty Arts Center at (818) 352-5285 or visit
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What's New at L.A. City Planning ?
Michael LoGrande has been confirmed by the City Council as the new Director of the L.A. City Planning Department. He has been the Chief Zoning Administrator for the City and will officially take office on Sept. 1. Mr. LoGrande will be attending several upcoming community meetings which will be a great opportunity to find out more about his plans for the future of the department. Check with the STNC office for dates and times.
Last week the City Planning Department released new draft Urban Design Guidelines. There will be three workshop/informational meetings coming up on Aug. 30 & 31. In addition they will review a new Community Design Overlay streamlining ordinance at these same workshop meetings. For more information go to the City Planning website under "What's New". The STNC's Land Use Committee may submit comments regarding these guidelines at an upcoming meeting. In the meantime, we are encouraging an extension of time for needed outreach and comment. Citywide Design Guidelines & CDO Info Meeting
The City Planning has released a staff report and proposed ordinance regarding Core Findings. This document is intended to update common findings for conditional uses, adjustments, and other quasi-judicial land use approvals to provide better framework for analyzing the merits of proposed development projects and eliminate redundancy in case processing. The public hearing will be held on October 13, 2010. Go to the City Planning website for a copy, attend the STNC's Land Use Committee meetings or contact the STNC office. Zoning Code Core Findings Recommendation Report
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First Tuesday Meetings with LAPD Sr. Lead Officer Rich Wall
Join SLO Rich Wall on Tuesday, Sept. 7th from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. for coffee at Albertsons, 6240 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. Great opportunity to talk about what's going on in Sunland-Tujunga. Meet at Starbucks inside Albertsons.
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The STNC Board and Committees are all volunteers working to improve the quality of life in Sunland-Tujunga. You too can stay up to date with what's new -- Join a committee! STNC Committees are: Arts, Culture & Recreation (new), Education, Land Use, Public Safety, Budget, Bylaws and Outreach. E-mail secretary@stnc.org for more info or we'll see you at the next meeting!
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