Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Links

1. Los Angeles Police Department, Foothill Community Police Station, Neighborhood Watch Meetings
   Non-emergency LAPD 1 877 ASK-LAPD Foothill Station Front Desk 1 818-756-8861 LAPD SUNLAND-TUJUNGA CONTACTS -Tujunga SLO:Gloria Caloca, Cell: 818 634-0754 [email protected] -Sunland SLO: Cesar Contreras, cell: (818) 634-0705 email - [email protected] -Mike Hammett (Gang Unit) 818-634-O624 e-mail [email protected] -Transient Car - Officer Patton & Officer Trevino under Sgt Fred Miller [email protected] LAPD Tower - Police Helicopter Activity Info 213-485-2600 Traffic Officer. Officer Flores (818) 644-8142 - LAPD Foothill Capt, Ernest Eskridge email: [email protected] - STNC NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH LIAISON -- Jon vonGunten - [email protected] - SUNLAND-TUJUNGA COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD (CPAB) MEMBER REPRESENTING SUNLAND-TUJUNGA -- Nina Royal, [email protected] --- 818-618-1648
2. To see a list of your elected officials, public safety services, and other local services, go to:
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3. Council District 7, Monica Rodriguez
   LOS ANGELES CITY HALL Doug Tripp Christine Jerian Eboney Pearson Tran Le Humberto Quintana Paola Bassignana Felicia Orozco Olivia McGovern Rosie Cruz PACOIMA CITY HALL Elly Alvarez Susie Carmona Ernesto Larin SYLMAR DISTRICT OFFICE Juan Solorio, Jr SUNLAND-TUJUNGA DISTRICT OFFICE Eve Sinclair Alejandro Perez Sunland Tujunga District 7 Council Office North Valley City Hall NVCH 7747 Foothill Blvd.Tujunga 91042 Tel: (818) 352-3287vFax: (818) 352-8563 The web site for the Councilmember representing the 7th District which includes the community Sunland-Tujunga: http://cd7.lacity.org/contact.htm
4. 311 � MyLA311
   Dial 311 from any phone for information and connection to City departments, or to report needed repairs (including graffiti removal) and register complaints. You can also download the app for your smartphone or submit from the website
5. State Senator Anthony Portantino
   It is my privilege to represent you and the residents of the 25th Senate District. I want to do everything I can to improve the quality of life in our region. Your views are very important to me and I appreciate hearing from you.
6. Los Angeles Fire Department Red Flag Warnings
   SUBJECT: RED FLAG PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT The City of Los Angeles has declared that Red Flag No Parking Restrictions to be in effect starting 8:00 AM on 4/30/2014 and will remain in effect until further notice. For additional information please visit our website at: http://www.lafd.org/redflag OR call 3-1-1. Thank you for your cooperation. Note: The Call Centers operating hours are from 08:00 AM to 4:45 PM daily including weekends and holidays.
7. Save Angeles Forest for Everyone - S.A.F.E. - CA High Speed Rail
   S.A.F.E. was organized by concerned residents and community leaders from Shadow Hills, Lake View Terrace, Kagel Canyon, La Tuna Canyon, Sunland/Tujunga and Sun Valley. Our mission is to stop the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) from studying and building a high speed rail line through our communities and the adjacent Angeles National Forest and Big Tujunga Wash via tunnels, bridges or at-grade tracks as part of the �East Corridor of the Palmdale to Burbank project section.� The proposal would have devastating and irreversible impacts to the character of our rural and equestrian communities, local water supplies and wildlife, road infrastructure and air quality, and would violate the sensitive ecosystems protected by the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Angeles National Forest.
8. LA Fire Department Brush Clearance Requirements
   Report Brush Clearance Violations (818) 374-1111 or Send an e-mail with very specific details to: [email protected] 1st Inspection The first inspection is done by the LAFD Brush Task Force beginning the first week in May and continuing for approximately four weeks until all parcels in the brush zone have been inspected. Those parcels that are found to be in violation will be issued a notice of violation. The homeowner or person responsible will have 15 days to comply with the notice of violation. 2nd Inspection Those who were issued a notice of violation on the first inspection will be inspected a second time after the 15 day period to comply passes. If the property is in compliance, the owner will receive notification from the LAFD Brush Unit. If the property is not fully in compliance, the owner will be notified via the mail. Otherwise the property will be cleared by the fire department. Please do not call the LAFD Brush Unit when you�re ready for this inspection. The inspection will be automatically scheduled and you will be mailed the findings of the inspection. The property owner will be charged for the cost of clearance, PLUS the $356* Inspection Fee, PLUS a $990* Administrative Fee
9. CA High Speed Rail Palmdale to Burbank
   Palmdale to Burbank Project Section CAHSR website
10. Historic Places LA
    HistoricPlacesLA is the first online information and management system specifically created to inventory, map and help protect the City of Los Angeles� significant historic resources. It showcases the city's diversity of historic resources, including architecturally significant buildings and places of social importance, as well as historic districts, bridges, parks, and streetscapes.
11. Early Notification System (ENS)
    Sign up to receive agendas for City Council and all City commissions, boards, and neighborhood councils. Follow the links to see what subscriptions are available in each category, then fill in your name and email address, click the box by the subscription that interests you and hit "Subscribe." STNC now sends their agendas through the City's ENS.
12. Parking Enforcement
    (818) 756-8438 or (818)374-4823 #2 Abandoned Vehicles (800) 222-6366
13. LADWP
    DWP PROBLEMS Greg Bartz 213-367-2800 email [email protected]
14. Meals on Wheels
    Just think! If you or a loved one can�t shop and cook meals you may want meals delivered to the home. The Meals on Wheels program is provided to anyone in need and who is interested in the service. The program is a fee-for-service structure. Caregivers, family members, friends and/or the actual recipient may make arrangements for the home delivered meals. Meals are provided five days a week Monday�Friday, Saturday and Sunday delivery could be arranged. We even deliver on Holidays! The meals are prepared by a professional caterer complying with conventional nutrition standards, through the Los Angeles Department of Aging. The drivers deliver the meals within a designated timeframe to preserve the integrity of the meal. The meals are sodium free and diabetic friendly. Meals on Wheels Outreach Coordinator: Eugena Olds Meals on Wheels Office 818-998-5350
15. City Planning Department
    Links to the General Plan, Plans and Ordinances in progress, Zoning information, Meetings, Hearings & Workshops, Environmental, Historic Preservation, Housing Initiatives, Case Information, Processes, Statistical Information, Forms / Procedures, List of Publications, Comments.
16. ZIMAS (Zone Information Map Access System)
    ZIMAS provides the City of Los Angeles with the foundation to present an Internet-based Geographic Information System (GIS) with the purpose of empowering its users with the ability to instantly retrieve property information within the framework of a user-friendly and inherently self-intuitive interface. You can find your area of interest through searching for an address, Assessor Parcel Number (APN), or legal description.
17. EmpowerLA Website
    EmpowerLA / Department of Neighborhood Empowerment website. Visit the website to find support information, calendar of citywide events and other details for the City's 96 Neighborhood Councils. STNC was certified in 2003. DONE Mission Statement: To promote public participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs by creating, nurturing, and supporting a citywide system of grass-roots, independent, and participatory neighborhood councils.
18. Verdugo Hills High School Police
    Verdugo Hills High School Police Darren Fitzgerald 213-625-6631
19. Los Angeles County Property Tax Information
    Information about the property tax process in Los Angeles County including online payment options.
20. The City of Los Angeles Website
    
21. CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
    CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens may initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. To sign up for local CERT training email [email protected]
22. Los Angeles Housing Department
    This is a great web site for renters, landlords, etc. A section also exists for mobile home parks and code enforcement. This is also the site where you can get the latest info on affordable housing. Lots of info on this site.
23. Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC)
    The Valley Alliance meets the second Thursday of each month at Sherman Oaks Hospital, 6:30 p.m. The VANC also holds special events. Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils Mission Statement: The Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils was formed in 2003 with the goal of making neighborhood councils more effective, encouraging involvement of all stakeholders in the process, and to advocate on issues that affect the City and the neighborhood councils.
24. Los Anqeles Neiqhborhood Council Congress
    PURPOSE OF NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS: �To promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs� ~ Los Angeles City Charter, Article IX. This website includes information on the annual Congress of Neighborhoods held at City Hall on September 26, 2015. Neighborhood Council leaders from throughout the city have partnered with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (EmpowerLA) in bringing the 2015 LA Congress of Neighborhoods to City Hall.
25. City Attorney Mike Feuer & Deputy City Attorney / Neighborhood Prosecutor
    Deputy City Attorney - Susan Chung 818 374-6837 [email protected] The Neighborhood Prosecutor Program was created to advance the City Attorney's goal of making Los Angeles a safer City through crime prevention and the effective prosecution of criminals. The program is driven by the understanding that the ability to respond to neighborhood complaints and address criminal problems proactively is critical to preserving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. For more info visit: There is a link at the bottom of the page to locate the Neighborhood Prosecutor in our area.
26. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) - Rangers
    The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is dedicated to the preservation of local open space and parkland, watershed, trails, and wildlife habitat. If Emergency Always Call 911 24/7 Non-Emergency Number: 310-456-7049 Email addresses [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
27. City Services - Dial 311
    City services (graffiti, sanitation, road works etc) Call 311 To report graffiti on line: http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/welcome.cfm?CFID=115&CFTOKEN=640DF680-1683-4CEB-9F41192D477F974F
28. Empty Shopping Cart pickup - Cartsnap
    Call (213) 393-4624 or 311 Also use Cartsnap: http://www.cartsnap.com/
29. Assemblymember 39th District - Patty Lopez
    Assemblymember representing the 39th district which includes Sunland-Tujunga. State Assembly - Patty Lopez State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0039 Tel: (916) 319-2039 Fax: (916) 319-2139 District Office: 302 South Brand Boulevard, Suite #212 San Fernando CA 91340 Tel: (818) 365 - 2464 Fax: (818) 365 - 8083 e-mail: https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=AD39
30. DWP Uniform Security Services
    DWP Uniform Security Services 24 Hour Dispatch: (213) 367-9111 -Lt. Marcelino Jiminez office: (213) 367-1160 cell: (213) 842-2996 e-mail: [email protected] fax: (213) 367-2080 Operations Field Supervisor -Lt. Jeryl Rucker Dispatch (213) 367-3373 cell: (213) 792-5667 e-mail: [email protected] fax (213) 367-2080
31. Park Rangers
    Park Rangers Park Ranger Capt. Albert Torres: [email protected] Dispatch for all Parks: 323 644-6661 Rangers (Tujunga Wash): 310-456-7049 24/7 (but if it's an emergency dial 911) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rely on your eyes and ears. Please call them if you see any illegal activity in the wash or in Sunland Park. They also have an Equine Volunteer unit so if you would like to participate with this contact them.
32. Homeless Resources
    Department of Mental Health 1 800 854 7771 and request the (HOT) Homeless Outreach Team. http://file.lacounty.gov/dmh/cms1_186287.pdf Feel free to contact Oscar Polanco ([email protected] 213.683.3333) of LAHSA and/or Eric Montoya ([email protected] 818.982.4196) of LAFH. Jewish Family Services http://www.jfsla.org/page.aspx?pid=240 PATH, that is a resource also. http://www.epath.org/site/main.html MEND http://mendpoverty.org If a woman is escaping a domestic violence situation, she can seek refuge at: Hope Gardens http://urm.org/services/hope-gardens/Hope Gardens Family Center for Women and Children Hope Gardens Family Center offers sanctuary to single women and children experiencing homelessness, and permanent supportive housing� urm.org
33. Los Angeles City Park Rangers
    In Emergency Call 911 Report problems if you see illegal activity in the Wash or any of our parks. Call Dispatch at 323-644-6661 Our Park Ranger is Capt. Albert Torres: [email protected] Same number for the Equine Volunteer unit
34. Sunland Park Maintenance
    Barbara Pleasant [email protected]
35. Sunshine Manor
    Ari 818 352-5941 [email protected]
36. CalTrans
    Northwest Los Angeles District 7, North100 South Main Street, MS-3Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 897-4273 [email protected]
37. Los Angeles County Vector Control - West Nile Virus
    To report a dead bird, squirrel or bat visit: www.westnile.ca.gov or call 1-877-WNV BIRD.
38. To Report a Poacher or Polluter
    If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name
39. Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills Rotary Club
    Local Service Club with a long history in the community. Meets every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Joselito's Restaurant in Tujunga
40. Sunland Tujunga Chamber of Commerce
    Chamber Info The Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce is your link to the business communities of Sunland, Tujunga, Shadow Hills and Lake View Terrace. Get involved by becoming a member and take advantage of the many membership benefits. The Chamber of Commerce is your voice of business speaking out in your best interest. It is a voluntary group of business owners, professional leaders, and community members working together to promote the overall growth and development of Sunland-Tujunga and our surrounding areas. The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce is to foster and promote the economic and general welfare of the entire area. To stimulate growth and cooperation between all facets of business, government, social organizations and the general public. Joining the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce will make you a part of the Valley�s largest business and professional organization concerned with the future of commerce, industry, and civic progress. Won�t you join us? Help support us and make us an effective asset to our community. We need your membership and your interest to do the job, because your Chamber of Commerce is You! Becoming involved with the Chamber brings you into contact with dedicated people whose goal is to keep you informed of local, state and national legislation that may affect you or your business. You will discover that Chamber membership is a great networking tool when you participate in our business and community activities. We invite you to join us�have fun�.participate in development�and meet other business people who have plans and ideas to improve our community. The Chamber is your link to the Valley�s and Foothill�s business communities. Get involved. Take advantage of the many benefits available to our members.
41. Los Angeles County Supervisor - Michael D. Antonovich
    Jarrod R. DeGonia Field Deputy, San Fernando Valley Housing/CDC Deputy Supervisor Michael Antonovich Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (818) 993-5170
42. State Assembly Member for Sunland Tujunga Area
    Assemblywoman Patty Lopez, 39th Assembly District. Capitol Office: State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0039 Tel: (916) 319-2039 Fax: (916) 319-2139 District Office: 9300 Laurel Canyon Blvd., 1st Fl. Arleta, California 91331 Tel: (818) 504-3911 Fax: (818) 504-3912
43. City Controller, Ron Galperin
    
44. Congressman Adam Schiff
    28th District
45. Crescenta Valley Weekly
    An award winning newspaper serving the Crescenta Valley with local news and events.
46. The Voice
    Currently the VOICE is not being published. You can see past issues. The Voice was a monthly newspaper that served the Foothills Communities. Our mission is to provide news coverage on subjects of community interest: topical issues, cultural and social events, dining, sports, human interest stories, business, youth, school, and Neighborhood Council news. We believe that a good local newspaper is like the cozy fire around which the community gathers. It brings people closer together and improves the quality of life in the community.
47. Council File Referral
    If you only sign up for one ENS subscription, let this be it. The referral is a short document published a few times each week showing every new motion introduced before the City Council, as well as updates to previous motions. This is the earliest notification of pending action. Click on "New Council Items (Referrals)" and follow the subscription directions above.
48. Council File Index
    This easy-to-use interface allows you to research council files, read supporting reports and other documentation and find out what actions have been taken on an item. Search by keyword or by Council File Number. The Council File Referral (above) includes links to documents in the Index.
49. Ordinance Search
    Search Ordinances adopted by Council since 1979, by keyword or by Ordinance Number.
50. City Charter, Rules and Municipal Codes
    All the laws, rules and codes governing the people of Los Angeles. Not the easiest to use.
51. Los Angeles County Tax Assessor
    Information about property values and the assessment process and more. http://assessor.lacounty.gov
52. Sunland-Tujunga 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
    Parade Hosted by the Rotary Club and Fireworks hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga Community Grant Fund.
53. Sunland Park Maintenance
    Sunland Park Maintenance Barbara Pleasant [email protected]
54. Illegal Dumping
    Illegal Dumping [email protected] Gerald Sherman