Greater Valley Glen Council

Parks, Medians and Improvements Committee Meeting
2025-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for the Parks, Medians and Improvements Committee Meeting on April 16, 7pm online.
Agenda: April 16, 2025
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Van Nuys Rec Center Spring Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00
Join in for a day filled with joy, laughter and the thrill of discovering hidden treasures!

13610-13618 Sherman Way Hearing
2025-04-22 11:00 - 17:00
There is a hearing scheduled for April 22, 11 am on Zoom regarding the construction of a proposed 5 story, 168 unit mixed use building at 13610 Sherman Way. Anyone can make comment on the Zoom hearing. They are asking for a lot of variances including no side and rear setbacks plus tree and parking requirement reductions.
13610 Sherman Way Hearing notice
Proposed 168 units multi-family and ground floor commercial, density bonus, June 2024
CPC-2024-2971-CU3-DB-PR-HCA
ENV-2004-2972-CE
(existing structures to be demolished)

109 singles, 52 1-bedroom, 7 2-bedroom apartments
15% of base units Very Low Income

Project will require Site Plan Review
Waivers:

Reduce trees from 42 to 29
Reduce rear and side yards to 0
Increase maximum height to 58 feet (5 stories)
Reduce open space to from 16,975 feet to 10,900 feet
Reduce parking to 176

application: https://planning.lacity.gov/pdiscaseinfo/document/Njg1Nw0/32d019b8-1d0c-4d58-9258-fba315e88f6f/esubmit

plans: https://planning.lacity.gov/pdiscaseinfo/document/Njg1OQ0/32d019b8-1d0c-4d58-9258-fba315e88f6f/esubmit

Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Habitat Restoration
2025-04-26 08:00 - 11:00
Join the monthly Sepulveda Basin Habitat Restoration Day fire prevention brush clearings with Friends of the LA River.

Join the Habitat Restoration Day and Earth Month Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

IMPORTANT! Register here for more info: https://folar.org/events/

Service Day LA
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00

Armenian Heritage Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, 91401
Enjoy a special celebration of culture, community, and connection at Armenian Heritage Day in Van Nuys City Hall!
📅 Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕙 Starting at 10 AM
📍 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys, CA 91401
(Courtyard behind the building)
Enjoy a morning filled with free food, live dance performances, and moving poetry that highlight the richness and vibrancy of Armenian heritage. We’ll also be hosting a community resource fair to connect residents with local services and support.
All are welcome

Free Self-Defense Workshop
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | LAFD 89, 7063 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, North Hollywood, 91605
Back by popular demand! Councilmember Nazarian and the Second District are presenting a FREE self-defense clinic.
While serving in the State Assembly, Councilmember Nazarian sponsored more than 90 free self-defense clinics, where thousands of women have learned the basics of self-defense. All genders and all ages (8 years and up) are welcome, but in today’s world it is as important as ever that women learn how to protect themselves.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Fire Station 89
Community Room
7063 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Protect yourself and boost your self-confidence by learning easy and effective techniques of self-defense.
Register in advance using the QR code or call (818) 755-7676.

Public Safety, Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:30
Join the GVGC Public Safety, Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting on Monday, April 28, 7pm online.
Agenda:April 28, 2025
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Budget Webinar
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:30
You are invited to join a webinar: NC Budget Advocates Town Hall: “Thoughts on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Explanation of how we got to a billion dollar crisis

Board Meeting
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for the next meeting of the Greater Valley Glen Council on Monday, May 5, 7pm online.
Meeting documents:

Agenda: May 5, 2025
Stay Green revised mulching bid

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Fire Service Day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00
The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to visit an LAFD Fire Station on Saturday, May 10, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The second Saturday of each May is designated as “Fire Service Day” in the City of Los Angeles – a citywide open firehouse celebration, when we plan and prepare for your visit to a Neighborhood Fire Station.
This year, our theme is “Stronger Together: A Tribute to Unity”, underscoring our collective strength and highlighting our community’s remarkable resilience through collaboration. #LAStrong
We’re excited to have you visit on Saturday, May 10, to meet your LAFD team firsthand, and see the tools and training you have helped provide. More importantly, we’re eager to understand your concerns regarding life safety and emergency response – and help you establish a personal plan for disaster preparedness.

While all LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations ** will be welcoming your visit between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, the following Focal Sites will also offer special LAFD displays and demonstrations, as well as introduce this year’s four Honorary Fire Chiefs:
Central Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 13 (Pico-Union/Koreatown)
South Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 94 (Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills)
Valley Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 88 (Sherman Oaks)
West Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 27 (Hollywood)
The following stations will extend their open house to Sunday, May 11th for those exercising religious observances on Saturday:
Fire Station 58 (1556 S Robertson Blvd)
Fire Station 61 (5821 W 3rd St)
Fire Station 102 (13200 Burbank Blvd)
**NOTE: Because Fire Stations 51, 80 and 114 are located on secure airport grounds, they regretfully cannot be open to the public.

Some LAFD Stations will be offering special food, fun and more. View their Fire Service Day 2025 Event Flyers: (additional flyers and information may be updated here as the date nears)

Fire Station 13 (Pico-Union / Koreatown)
Fire Station 27 / LAFD Museum (Hollywood)
Fire Station 37 (Westwood / Bel-Air)
Fire Station 63 (Venice)
Fire Station 86 (Toluca Lake)
Fire Station 88 (Sherman Oaks)
Fire Station 94 (Crenshaw / Baldwin Hills)
Fire Station 99 (Beverly Glen)
Fire Station 112 (San Pedro)

Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee Meeting
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30
The GVGC Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee Special Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 13, 7pm online
On our agenda:

5922-5930 Buffalo Ave: Mellenthin Apartments Historic Status and Proposed Construction
13610-13618 1/2 Sherman Way: 5 story, 168 units
6314-6330 Woodman Ave: 6 story, 147 units

Agenda: May 13, 2025
Zoom Meeting Use this zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7692260778?omn=84265783027
Meeting ID: 769 226 0778
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Here is the link for the plans for 6314 – 6330 Woodman Ave, which is on Tuesday’s PLUC agenda:
https://planning.lacity.gov/pdiscaseinfo/document/MTYwNDg0/382be727-91db-4e5c-88e0-bb0f216d41aa/esubmit

Know Your Rights Town Hall
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00
Immigrant Resource Guide
TOWN HALL #1: Sunday, May 18th from 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Led by CHIRLA and OIA, will focus on immigrant rights, exit planning, and how to locate detained family members.
https://bit.ly/CHIRLATownHall
TOWN HALL #2: Tuesday, May 27th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 pm
The second, led by Pilipino Workers Center, featuring VCCC and Public Counsel. Townhall will cover access to education, healthcare, legal services, and workplace protections, including navigating ICE in sensitive locations.
https://bit.ly/Immigrant-Townhall

Parks Medians and Improvements Committee Meeting
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the Parks Medians and Improvements Committee meeting online May 21, 7pm.
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Public Safety, Health & Homelessness Committee Meeting
2025-05-26 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a meeting of the GVGC Public Safety, Health & Homelessness Committee on Monday, May 26, 7pm online.
Agenda: May 26, 2025
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Job Fair
2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00

Self Defense Workshop for Seniors
2025-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | North Hollywood Senior Citizen Center, 5301 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, 91601
Come learn:

Defensive techniques you’ll remember even if you panic
Tips and tricks to help save your life

RSVP

LAPD Homelessness Forum
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:30 | St. Anne’s Church, 11211 Moorpark St., North Hollywood, 91602

South Valley Town Hall
2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd, Encino, 91316
Hear from City officials and collaborate with fellow South Valley Neighborhood Council leaders on current matters important to Neighborhood Council services and operations. A light breakfast will be provided, and live interpretation services are available upon request. To ensure interpretation services can be secured, please be sure to register no later than Friday, May 23, 2025.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact erick.munoz@lacity.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Board Meeting
2025-06-02 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for the next meeting of the Greater Valley Glen Council Monday, June 2, 7pm online.
Meeting Documents:

Agenda: June 2, 2025
F76BC3DA-AC36-B457-9F69-C03E54F32148woPWD.pdf April MERS
Birdhouse Apts Letter
13610-13618 1_2 Sherman Way – letter

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Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting-Cancelled
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30
2nd Monday

Job Fair
2025-06-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Zev Yaroslavsky Family Support Center, 7555 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, 91405

Park Needs Assessment Community Meeting
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for Phase 2 of the LA Park Needs Assessment! Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is continuing its Park Needs Assessment, and we’re excited to invite you to the second round of Community Meetings.
In this next phase, we’ll share what we have learned from your input so far and ask for your help in shaping the next steps. Whether you attended the first meetings or are joining us for the first time, your voice is vital to creating parks that reflect the needs and priorities of Los Angeles residents.
Your feedback will help to shape decisions that impact our parks and recreational spaces for generations to come. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us in this important process!
Community Meeting Details:
Each meeting will include the same content, so feel free to attend the meeting that best fits your schedule.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Sepulveda Recreation Center, 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
• Location: Virtual via Zoom – bit.ly/lapnavirtualmeeting0701
RSVP requested but not required. RSVP at bit.ly/EngageLAPNA
About the Park Needs Assessment:
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is conducting a Park Needs Assessment to better understand how we can improve and develop our parks to meet the needs of the residents of Los Angeles. It will guide future investment in park infrastructure and amenities that is reflective of the diverse cultures and communities of Los Angeles and its projected population growth. The Park Needs Assessment process will include many opportunities for the community to participate and engage through community meetings, pop-ups, key group meetings, equity focused events and more! To learn more about the process, visit the Park Needs Assessment website at bit.ly/LACityParksNeeds.

Budget Day
2025-06-21 07:30 - 12:30 | City Hall
The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates invites all residents, community leaders, and stakeholders to attend Budget Day 2025 on Saturday, June 21 at City Hall, beginning with a complimentary breakfast at 7:30 AM and a full program starting at 9:00 AM.
With the City facing an unprecedented financial crisis—including record-high deficits, the potential for department layoffs, and proposed reductions to public services—this year’s Budget Day is more urgent than ever. Community members are strongly encouraged to participate, ask questions, and advocate for their neighborhoods.
“The City’s budget is more than numbers—it determines the services and quality of life Angelenos experience every day,” said “At a time of significant cuts and hard choices, public input is essential.”
Confirmed speakers include:

Mayor Karen Bass
Marquis Harris Dawson- City Council President
Matt Szabo, City Administrative Officer
Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee
City Controller Kenneth Mejia
Carmen Chang, Department Manager Empower L.A.
Joy Atkinson- President of BONC
Rick Cole, Office of the City Comptroller
Stephen Cheung, President & CEO, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

San Fernando Valley Pride
2025-06-28 11:00 - 17:00
SFV Pride March and Festivities – Saturday, June 28th

The MARCH will start at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd and Gault St at 11:00AM

The FESTIVAL will take place at the Van Nuys Civic Center 1-5PM

Public Safety, Health, and Homelessness Committee Meeting
2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the GVGC Public Safety, Health, and Homelessness Committee Meeting on Monday, June 30, 7pm online.
Agenda: June 30, 2025
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Board Meeting
2025-07-07 19:00 - 21:00
The Greater Valley Glen Council will hold a meeting Monday, July 7, 7pm online.
We will seat new board members and elect officers.
Agenda: July 7, 2025
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NoHo Summer Nights Jelly Soul
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:30 | North Hollywood Park, corner of Magnolia and Tujunga, North Hollywood
JELLY SOUL – The Jelly Roll Experience with Emerging Artist Julie Lyons
