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Welcome to the Ziff Flyer, the newsletter for the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council (SONC), your neighborhood council. There’s a new look and we’re working to provide information that you will find useful and that will en-
courage you to be an active member of your community.
We hope you become a routine and avid reader of the Ziff Flyer. Please forward it to your friends and neighbors.
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November 3, 2020 – Election Day
Election Day 2020 is Tuesday, November 3 – just 8 weeks away. In some ways that seems like forever from now.
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Right now, today, there are other issues that seem more important than voting. COVID-19. Getting back to school. Your job. Your family. Black Lives Matter demonstrations, police brutality, and institutional racism. The list goes on. Besides, some ask, what difference will it make.
Your vote is important. Your right to vote makes us all equal in the voting booth. The power of your vote is equal to every other vote when it is counted. But you must cast your vote for it to be counted.
And if we don’t vote, what we think, what we want, what matters to us, isn’t heard. When we don’t vote, we allow others to decide for us. We surrender our voice to those who do vote. We surrender our voice on who represents us in our city, our county, our state, and our nation. We surrender our voice on how we are governed.
Enough of the soap box and why voting is important. Some details about November 3.
REGISTER TO VOTE – MAKE SURE YOU CAN VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3rd
Please use the following resources to learn about the election process and voting.
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk administers voting in Los Angeles County. It’s website provides information about elections and voting. Click Here LA Voting to get to their website. Some things you should check out:
- Voter Registration – Register to Vote, Check if You are Registered to Vote, and more
- Voting Options – Voting in Person, Vote by Mail, Where to Vote, and more
- Candidate and Measure Information – who and what is on the ballot
- How to become an Election Worker
- The way we vote in LA County has changed, learn how and where to vote
- Great general information about elections, candidates, and much more--
The California Secretary of State administers elections and voting for the State of California. Their website has information about voting in the State of California and those issues that are state-wide. Click Here CA Elections to get to their website. Some things you should check out:
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Official Vote Information Guide (English) - is a comprehensive source for information about the Election. Especially useful is the information about the 12 Propositions that will be on the November 3 ballot. Voters decide if the Propositions become the laws and rules of California—voters have a direct say on these issues.
- General Information about the 2020 Election – provides information on many aspects of the voting process, including Voter Bill of Rights, Election Myths, Time Off to Vote, and more.
Some Important Voting Dates
October 1 – LA County mails registered voters Official Sample Ballot and Voting Instructions
October 5 – LA County will begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots
October 19 – Last Day to Register to Vote
November 3 – Absentee ballots (Vote-by-Mail) must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. DON’T DELAY, MAIL YOUR VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
November 3 – Election Day
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO VOTE
Voting is simple. Being prepared to vote takes some effort and time. For your vote to represent what you want, for your voice to be heard, you need to know what candidates stand for, what Propositions really mean, and what the issues are that you are voting about. Please take the time necessary and use the various print, media, and information resources to become an educated voter.
Thank you for voting.
Please read below on more information on the next SONC Board Meeting and how to access the virtual webinar.
How to join SONC Virtual Meetings
The Agenda is available on the SONC website, www.shermanoaksnc.org 72 hours prior to every scheduled virtual meeting.
The Access Information for SONC meetings, both committees and board meetings, will be different for each meeting. Again, the access information will be different for each meeting and will be shown on the Agenda of the meeting.
To join the SONC virtual board meeting on September 14th, 2020 at 6:30 pm please check the ShermanOaksNC.org Board Meeting Agenda for Zoom credentials and/or see link below.
Webinar ID: 940 4193 6087
Telephone: 1-669-900-6833, enter 940 4193 6087 #
--Thank you, Jeffrey Hartsough
President, Area 2
Community Interest
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The Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council (SONC) has invited Nithya Raman and David Ryu, the two Council District 4 (CD4) candidates running to represent Sherman Oaks, to discuss issues important to our Sherman Oaks Community at a CD4 Candidate Forum.
Save the Date:
Wednesday, September 23rd from 7pm - 8:30pm
The CD4 Candidate Forum will be held virtually and can be accessed via the Internet or by telephone.
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To join the Webinar via the Internet, use this link: https://zoom.us/j/97215850437
- To join the Webinar by telephone, call 1-669-900-6833, Webinar ID: 972 1585 0437
To RSVP & submit questions for the candidates,
please click here
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Join Madeleine, a 12-year old student from Buckley School, in remembering those who have died of Covid-19.
MAIL 8 inch x 8 inch MEMORIAL SQUARES to:
COVID QUILT
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd #443
Studio City, CA 91604
Visit CovidQuilt2020.com for more info.
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Save the Date: Please Join SONC's Vision Committee on October 1st, 2020, 6:30pm.
The Zoom Webinar for this meeting is
Zoom Webinar ID: 988 5525 3374
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Virtual SONC Meetings – Join Us
On March 12th the City, in response to the pandemic, suspended all meetings, activities, and events of SONC. We missed the annual Spring Tree Giveaway. We missed you at our meetings. Recently SONC began to hold “virtual” meetings. These “virtual” meetings are held by way of teleconferences and video conferences. Not as personal as in-person gatherings but virtual meetings are a beginning and likely to be the way we will be meeting for at least the next several months.
Information about the meetings and how to “join in” is available on the SONC website: www.shermanoaksnc.org. We will be adding additional information on the website about virtual meetings as we become more familiar with the best way to hold virtual meetings. Please give us your feedback and comments. And please be patient as we all learn what works and what doesn’t work.
The next SONC Board meeting is on September 14th, 2020. We hope you join us.
Webinar ID: 940 4193 6087
Telephone: 1-669-900-6833, enter 940 4193 6087 #
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SONC - Board Meeting August 10th, 2020 |
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Zoom Credentials -- SONC Board Meeting
The Access information for SONC meetings is unique for each meeting.
To join SONC's virtual board meeting on
September 14th, 2020 at 6:30 pm.
By Telephone:
1-669-900-6833,
enter 940 4193 6087 #
By the Internet:
(2) Press “Enter”
Or from a Zoom “Enter the Meeting” Screen:
(1) Enter the Webinar ID: 940 4193 6087
(2) Press “Enter”
(3) Enter your Email Address and Your Name, and
(4) Press “Enter”
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How can I help my community?
If you live, work, own property, own a business or belong to a non-profit organization, school or religious institution in Sherman Oaks, you are a stakeholder in Sherman Oaks. We hold monthly Board of Directors and various committee meetings which you are invited to attend to learn about and participate in your community.
To access our schedule of meetings, times, and locations, visit our " Calendar " page.
To access detailed committee information, including agendas, minutes, and documents, visit our Committees page.
To view the rules of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, visit the Bylaws page.
To subscribe & sign up to receive e-mailed agendas, visit the City of Los Angeles' Early Notification System.
For a list of motions and voting history for SONC, view the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Motions page.
Please continue to scroll down to see SONC Committee Updates and FAQ about your Neighborhood Council.
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Subscribe to SONC's
Electronic Notification System via Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to receive all agendas for both board meetings and committee meetings.
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Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO CAN JOIN THE SHERMAN OAKS
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL?
Whether you are a stakeholder in Sherman Oaks, or simply an interested party, you can receive our newsletter and special bulletins by signing up for our mailing list. You are encouraged to join a committee and join the effort.
WHAT IS SONC'S MISSION?
-To bridge the gap between our stakeholders and local government.
-To engage the broad spectrum of SONC stakeholders for collaboration and deliberation on matters affecting the community including events, issues and projects.
-To work to achieve the objectives or projects that the SONC desires to support.
-To monitor and promote the delivery of City services within Sherman Oaks.
-To promote SONC stakeholder participation and advocacy in City government decision-making processes and to promote greater awareness of and achieve maximum utilization of available resources.
-To be an advocate for the Sherman Oaks community to government and private agencies.
- To present to the Mayor and the City Council a list of SONC priorities for the City budget as per LAAC ordinance #172728 section 1, div. 22.
- To take any other action that is, or may be, authorized for neighborhood councils of the City of Los Angeles.
WHAT ARE THE BOUNDARIES OF
SONC'S JURISDICTION?
Mulholland Drive on the South,Burbank Blvd. on the North, 405 FWY on the West, Coldwater Canyon Blvd. on the East to the 101, then the zip code boundary between Studio City and Sherman Oaks on the East.
WHAT IS SONC'S MAILING ADDRESS?
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council PO Box 5721 Sherman Oaks, California 91413
WHO VOTED FOR THE INDEPENDENT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS TO START?
The voters of Los Angeles passed a new City Charter in 1999 which calls for a citywide system of independent neighborhood councils, chosen by the people of the neighborhoods themselves.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL?
The purpose of neighborhood councils is to promote public participation in City governance and decision-making process so that government is more responsive to local needs and requests. Neighborhood Councils will advise the Mayor, City Council and City Departments on the City budget and will give local residents greater say over the decisions that affect our lives.
WHAT IS SONC'S PURPOSE?
To promote public participation in City governance and decision-making processes so that government is more responsive to local needs.
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Save the Date: Valley Disaster Fair, Saturday, October 10th, 2020, 9am to 1pm.
To register, please visit:
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VISION & PLUM Committee -- Jeff Kalban, Chair
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The SONC Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUM) reviews projects going through the City’s planning process that need discretionary approval. Our next meeting is 6:30pm Thursday September 17, join us and participate in the review of some interesting proposals. |
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To access this Virtual Meeting on the Zoom Platform:
PLUM Sub Committee,
Wednesday, September 17th, 2020, 6:30pm
Webinar ID: 956 6858 2335
Telephone: 1-669-900-6833, enter 956 6858 2335 #
The SONC Vision Committee looks forward to addressing future planning issues that may impact Sherman Oaks. Our September 3 meeting began a discussion of the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Update status. Please read below.
Feedback and Suggestions Welcomed
Thank you for taking the time to review the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council’s (SONC) Vision Committee’s report: Input to the Community Plan Update. This page provides a way for you to provide feedback and suggestions regarding the report.
The Los Angeles City Planning Department is in the process of updating the Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass Community Plan, which includes the Sherman Oaks area.
The SONC Vision Committee, over a period of 8 years of public meetings, developed the Input to the Community Plan Update report to provide guidance to City Planning on those elements that would benefit and enhance the lives of Sherman Oaks residents and visitors. The Introduction & Summaries section of the report provide an overview of the contents.
By moving between this tab and the Drop Box tab on your browser you will be able to review the report and provide your comments and suggestions.
If you have more than one comment or suggestion, please submit a separate form for each individual comment or suggestion. Once you complete the form and click submit below, you will be looped back to an empty form for additional comments. If you have another comment, please complete the form again with the additional feedback. If you have no further feedback, simply close the window.
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EDUCATION Committee-- Joe Cappelletti, Chair
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The Education Committee has continued to work on some very exciting projects. We have been organizing details for our inaugural speaker series as well as our associated book series. The plan is for both to launch in the Fall. Our work has also continued
in the development of a Food Grant Program, which is currently still in the planning phase.
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Additionally, we have begun to set up a tutoring/mentoring student peer support program. Please let us know if you are interested in working with us to make these efforts as successful as possible. We welcome the involvement of all of our Sherman Oaks neighbors.
To access this Virtual Meeting on the Zoom Platform:
Please see Education Committee page for update:
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For parents who are teaching their kids at home. Please check out this Education Resource Guide put together by the Education Committee.
Please click on the button below.
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OUTREACH Committee-- Sarah Manuel, Chair
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Special thanks to all those who participated in SONC's Summer Succulent Sweepstakes. We appreciate your feedback and interest! SONC supplied 320 succulents to 30 different homes in Sherman Oaks. It was a wonderful way to reconnect with our community in a contact-free delivery system. |
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Special thanks to our volunteers who helped including Harold Shapiro, Alexandria Naseef and Pamela Harris.
General reminder, please take the opportunity to get involved virtually with your community. The Zoom webinar platform has brought the 1st level of City government to your finger tips -- how cool is that? Don't delay, subscribe to ENS to get Agenda and meeting reminders today!
To access this Virtual Meeting on the Zoom Platform:
Outreach Committee
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at 7pm
Webinar ID: 981 8874 5161
Telephone: 1-669-900-6833, enter 981 8874 5161 #
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BUDGET ADVOCATES-- Howard Katchen
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Howard wants to hear from you! If you are reading this, you are indeed a Sherman Oaks stakeholder -- your input on the city budget and city services is important. Please contact Howard with questions, for further information or to provide input. |
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He is here to help you understand the Budget Advocates and what they do to help our community. If you want a copy of Budget Advocates Reports & Updates, please email Howard at Hkatchen@shermanoaksnc.org or please visit www.NCBALA.com for more information.
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Subscribe to SONC's
Electronic Notification System via Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to receive all agendas for both board meetings and committee meetings.
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Do you have questions?
SONC's Chairs has answers.
Click direct on each hyperlink to send an email.
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Animal Welfare Committee
Board & Executive Committee
Education Committee
Finance Committee
Government Affairs Committee
Green & Sustainability Committee
Homeless Outreach Committee
Outreach Committee
Planning and Land Use (PLUM) and
Vision Sub-Committee
Public Safety Committee
Traffic & Transportation
General questions regarding committees?
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Get Involved! What interests you?
If you live, work, own property, own a business or belong to a non-profit organization, school or religious institution in Sherman Oaks, you are a stakeholder in Sherman Oaks. We hold monthly Board of Directors and various committee meetings which you are invited to attend to learn about and participate in your community. Join SONC's Mailing List today.
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