The DWP offers incentives to recycle your old
refrigerator and buy an energy efficient one. Other
appliance incentives are available too. Receive $100
towards an ultra low flush toilet. Read about
DWP rebates.
Online Service Requests
You
can place service requests for street repair, tree trimming,
downed trees or palm fronds in the street
online.
Did you know that you
can view all permit requests for a property online?
Click here to access the City's online reporting
system. Enter in the address and view the permits.
Trash pickup
continues on all on holidays except:
-New Years Day
-July 4th
-Labor Day
-Thanksgiving Day
-Christmas Day
WELCOME
Porter Ranch Neighborhood
Council is certified by the
City of Los Angeles to work
with stakeholders to help
you make
Porter Ranch a Better Place
to Live, Work and Grow.
September Board Meeting
At the September 7, 2010
Porter Ranch
Neighborhood Council
meeting we will have a
presentation by the DWP
about the Sylmar Ground
Return Replacement
Project, which is
intended to increase the
reliability of the
existing electric grid.
This project includes
replacement of overhead
lines and underground
electric cables that run
from the Sylmar
Converter Station in
Sylmar to the Pacific
Ocean. The lines run
parallel to and just
south of the 118 freeway
and then head south
across the valley at
about Chimineas. They
run along the east side
of the Northridge Park
and Recreation Center.
Because the project is
replacing existing
lines, the visual impact
should be minimal. There
could be some lane
closures as work is done
where the lines cross
streets. Juan
Diaz-Carreras, the Lead
Environmental Scientist
and consultant to the
DWP for this project,
will present the details
on the project purpose,
timing and impacts to
Porter Ranch. The
project is in the
planning stages and at
the beginning of the
Environmental Review
process, so public
comments and suggestions
made at the meeting
would be in time to have
an impact on the
project.
July
Board Meeting
At our last two meetings
the board has been
discussing projects to
pursue in Porter Ranch.
Following is a list of
who will be leading each
project. Your help is
needed. If you have
ideas on the subject,
please get in touch with
the contact person:
Installation of speed signs and
cleaning up overgrown tree wells
- contact
PatrickPope@PRNC.org.
The board is working on
the budget for the
2010-2011 year. Our next
meeting is scheduled for
August 10, 2010, 6pm at
Shepherd of the Hills
Church.
New Library Hours
Starting July 18, 2010,
the Los Angeles Public
Library will begin a
five-day-a-week service
schedule at the Central
Library and all 72
branch libraries.
Branch library service
hours will be: Tuesday
and Thursday, 12:30 p.m.
– 8 p.m.; Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday 10
a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; closed
Sunday, Monday and
holidays.
New School
Groundbreaking
Celebration
The Porter Ranch
Community came out to
celebrate the new school
on Saturday, June 5 at
the school site on the
corner of Mason & Sesnon.
The event was sponsored
by LAUSD and Shapell
Homes and co-sponsored
by Councilman Greig
Smith and the Porter
Ranch Neighborhood
Council.
The school is planned to
serve 1,047 student K-8
starting in Fall of
2012. The school is the
result of a unique
partnership between
LAUSD, the City, Shapell
Homes and the PRNC.
Enjoy the photo gallery
below. You may click on
a thumbnail for a larger
image.
Porter Ranch students celebrate
Digging in
Students arrive and collect PRNC bookmarks
They come by bike
Signing in with PRNC board members Dick Rippey & Mandhata Chauhan
Dick Rippey & Mandhata Chauhan welcome attendees
LAUSD's Maria Cano kicks off the ceremony
Local students prepare to sing
Troop 911 served as colorguard
LAUSD Board Member Tamar Galatzan was Mistress of Ceremonies
Saluting the flag
Kindergartners ready to sing
Opening the ceremonies
Singing the Star Spangled Banner a cappella
Kindergartners sing and sign God Bless America
God Bless America
It's all about the kids
Councilmember Greig Smith
Former LAUSD Board Member Julie Korenstein who started the school project in the 90s
Neil Gamble, Acting Director of Construction
Matt Koart, CEO Shapell Industries
Mel Mitchell, PRNC President
Becky Leveque, Former PRNC President
Wendy Moore, Passionate Porter Ranch Parent
Let's Move Some Dirt!
Councilman Greig Smith and Becky, Wendy & Mel celebrate
Project members celebrate
Becky Leveque, Bright Aregs, Tamar Galatzan, Mel Mitchell, Wendy Moore
Bright Aregs, Becky Leveque, Erik Pfahler, Wendy Moore, Mel Mitchell
Mel Mitchell & Wendy Moore celebrate
Relishing the moment
Signed shovels
Ania Zador celebrates in Polish with Max Webb, co-founder of Shapell Industries
Aliso Canyon Park
Improvements - Notice of Intent
A "NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ALISO CANYON PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (W.O. 1907295)" has been available for public review by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works since July 29, 2010 and all comments must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. on *August 27, 2010*.
ALISO CANYON PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (W.O. 1907295)
Mitigated Negative Declaration (BE NG 10-266-BE) , Council District 12 in the Community of Granada Hills: located in Aliso Canyon, at 18041 Rinaldi Street, between Hesperia and Chimineas Avenues, in the Community of Granada Hills. The City of Los Angeles proposes to construct a 7-acre equestrian day-use and park facility at a former, privately-owned equestrian site within Aliso Canyon Park. Aliso Canyon Park is an existing, undeveloped City park, covering approximately 60 acres in area. The project includes a parking area for (6) equestrian trailers and (24) passenger vehicles, along with a (220-foot by 110-ft) riding ring, a small (27-foot long by 5-row) bleacher, meadow areas, walking paths, and a bio-swale, as well as picnic areas with both covered and uncovered tables (Figure1). A modular restroom is included in the base project description. Amenities further include bike racks, as well as horse waterers, hitching posts, split rail fencing, and landscaping with California native plant species. Moreover, the access road will be demolished and re-graded to meet a 10:1 slope. A potential (1,800 square-foot) community building with necessary utilities has been discussed as a possible, future addition to the site. Although a future community building has been proposed, no funding has been allocated, and there are no immediate plans for its construction. The building is discussed here as a potential future development, but is not included in the Initial Study as part of this project. Two potential crossings over Aliso Canyon Creek the creek (one for equestrians and one for pedestrians and cyclists) are being considered. The equestrian bridge would span a distance of about 60 feet, and be located at an existing wet crossing, while the pedestrian bridge would span a distance of about 50 feet, and be located about 600 feet to the south and opposite from the equestrian parking area. Both bridges would provide access to an existing horse/pedestrian trail that follows along the western bank of Aliso Creek. The trail extends into upper Aliso Canyon. Construction is anticipated to begin in June of 2011 and be completed in November of 2011. Once completed, the facility would be operated and maintained by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Valley Region.
The Initial Study is available for review at the Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344; the Porter Ranch Branch Library, 11371 Tampa Avenue, Porter Ranch, CA 91326.
If you should have any questions, please contact William Jones at (213) 485-5760 (213) 485-5760 or e-mail at William.Jones@lacity.org.
All comments must be submitted in writing no later than August 27, 2010 by mailing to:
William Jones
City of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Bureau of Engineering
1149 S. Broadway, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Comment Period:July 29, 2010 to August 27, 2010.
Porter Ranch Walkable
Village In The Works
Porter Ranch residents
flocked to the Porter
Ranch Neighborhood
Council meeting on May
4, 2010 to hear about
the property on Rinaldi
between Porter Ranch
Drive and Mason. The
Porter Ranch Development
Company (PRDC) unveiled
its updated plan for
residential units on the
western two thirds of
the space and retail on
the remaining one third
closest to Toys R Us.
They had previously
presented a proposal to
the PRNC for a shopping
center on that property
in November 2005.
The residential units
would be two and three
stories ranging in size
from approximately 1,350
to 1,950 square feet and
located within the Las
Brisas gated community.
Units will have on
average two enclosed
parking spaces and have
access to one guest
space for every two
units. The total number
of residential units
planned is 500, which is
a 270 unit reduction
from the previous plan.
Some of those 500 units
are already built in the
Las Brisas community.
The gated residential
section is intended to
be interwoven with the
retailing section
promoting a healthy
lifestyle of walking to
local services..
Erik Pfahler of Porter
Ranch Development
Company explained that
the retailing portion is
entitled Aldea, which
means little village and
is envisioned to suggest
a local village for
strolling, shopping, and
relaxing. The design
calls for a small
theater about half the
size of the Northridge
Pacific Theaters, better
restaurants, and a civic
plaza at the heart of
the village. Leasing
discussions have begun,
but at this point no
tenants have been
signed.
Porter Ranch
stakeholders were
enthusiastic about the
possibilities in the
proposed design.
Questions were asked
about the residential
density, architectural
styles, and types of
potential tenants.
Several people inquired
about the sufficiency of
the parking. Parking is
planned to meet or
exceed city requirements
and all 1,100 spaces
were full sized, not
compact. Parking is
distributed throughout
the project allowing
shoppers to park near
their destination and
access the village on
foot. The PRDC notes
that the parking
configuration could be
adjusted based on tenant
needs.
Erik Pfahler of Porter
Ranch Development
Company explained that
the retailing portion is
entitled Aldea, which
means little village and
is envisioned to suggest
a local village for
strolling, shopping, and
relaxing. The design
calls for a small
theater about half the
size of the Northridge
Pacific Theaters, better
restaurants, and a civic
plaza at the heart of
the village. Leasing
discussions have begun,
but at this point no
tenants have been
signed.
Artist Rendering of
Aldea
Click the above image
for a larger view
At the conclusion of the
presentation the PRNC
discussed the
community’s concerns and
passed a motion to draft
a
letter in support of the
project. Board
members intend to note
the community’s parking
concerns in the letter.
The next step in the
project is a public
hearing scheduled for
June 1, 2010, 9:30am at
Marvin Braude Building,
First Floor Conference
Room, 6262 Van Nuys
Blvd. PRDC plans to
begin construction on
the commercial portion
in 2012. Construction is
expected to require 14
months.
Disclaimer provided by
Porter Ranch Development
Company: Although these
contents are considered
to be true and correct,
the Porter Ranch
Development Co., Shapell
Properties and their
agents or affiliates do
not make any warranties
or representations to
the accuracy of the
exhibits. All
illustrations are
artist’s concept only,
are not to scale and are
subject to change in
actual production.
Councilman's Office
Thanks Outgoing Board
Members
Mitch Englander,
Councilman Greig Smith's
Chief of Staff thanked
outgoing board members
at our April 2010
meeting. Ron Nagai
served as a Past
President and Chris
Cooper was the
Treasurer. Thank you
gentlemen for a job well
done!
Past President Ron Nagai
(left photo), Treasurer
Chris Cooper (right
photo))
City Controller Wendy
Greuel swore in the new
board.
Mitch Englander answers
questions about the City
Budget Crisis.. Community Earth
Day Clean Up April 17,
2010
Members of the Porter
Ranch community gathered
at 8:30am at Whole Foods
Market prior to painting
out graffiti and picking
up trash.
Senior Lead Officer
Dario Del Core was on
hand along with Senior
Lead Officer Danny Del
Valle to emphasize
community involvement in
graffiti removal.
Castlebay students get
ready to paint!
Many hands make light
work. Thanks to all who
came and helped.
Treasure Box of Food
If you know anyone, of
any age, that is
struggling to buy
nutritious and essential
food for themselves or
their families, please
promote The Treasure
Box.
The Treasure Box works
with faith-based
organizations and
community groups to
provide nutritional
boxes of groceries at
low-cost.
For $30 you can buy
enough food to feed a
family for one week, or
an individual for a
month.
Anyone can buy a
Treasure Box. They are
able to offer good
quality food items at
such low cost by buying
large volumes at
wholesale prices.
Northridge 100
The official website of
Northridge100 has been
launched! Visit
www.Northridge100.org
to find a treasure trove
of information on all
the great Northridge100
activities, projects and
celebrations that will
be taking place all
throughout 2010.
There are lots of
historic photos
depicting life in
Northridge through the
years, stories about the
founding of Northridge,
information about
significant places,
historic sites, and
more. You can also share
your stories about
living and working in
this vibrant community
on the Memories page.
You can also participate
in roundtable
discussions about the
future vision for
Northridge.
Find out more at their
site.
