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WelcomeWelcome to the new Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council website!

The Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council is officially certified by the City of Los Angeles to serve as a forum for stakeholders to address issues in Granada Hills and to communicate with the City of Los Angeles.


Our Next Board Meeting:

Our next Regular Board Meeting is Monday, July 27, 2009, at 6:30 pm at

Kennedy High School
11254 Gothic Avenue
Granada Hills, CA 91344


Brush Clearance at Aliso Canyon for Citywide Day of Service

Aliso Canyon Cleanup picVolunteers are invited to participate in a brush clearance project in Aliso Canyon Park in Granada Hills on Saturday, June 27 at part of the Citywide Day of Service.

Aliso Canyon Park was one of the areas that was heavily affected by the wildfires last fall. As we head into summer, the brush that has built up in Aliso Canyon needs to be cleared out. It's a great way to teach kids about community service, and get some fresh air and outdoor exercise while helping keep our community safe and beautiful.

Saturday, June 27
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Aliso Canyon Park
Granada Hills, CA
(north side of Rinaldi St. 1 block west of Zelzah Ave.)

*Parking will be available onsite

All ages welcome, but kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring sturdy shoes, water and sunscreen.

For more information, contact the Mayor’s West Valley Area Director at Barri.Worth@lacity.org


Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2323 Grand Opening II

If you enjoyed the first VFW Grand Opening Party, come back for the unveiling of their beautiful rare Rain Forest Granite Bar and Grill on the patio. You will be amazed by the beauty and may want one for your own patio!

VFW Post 2323
17522 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344


June 27th from Noon to 10pm+

Lunch, Dinner, or Both. Great events guarantee a fun time for everyone. Texas Hold-em Charity Poker, Golf Tournament, Raffles, Etc. (818) 366-7799 for details and reservations.

Click here for more information.


Bureau of Sanitation S.A.F.E. Centers Accept Analog Televisions

With the switch from analog to digital broadcasting, the City of Los Angeles' Bureau of Sanitation reminds the public to properly discard analog televisions, antennas and other electronics by taking them to a S.A.F.E Center. For information on locations and hours of S.A.F.E. Centers, go to their website.


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GHNNC has THREE vacancies on its board of directors. Consider applying!

  • District 2 Representative
  • Educational Representative
  • Faith-Based Group Representative

Click here for a detailed description of each position and their qualifications.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors of the GHNNC, and you qualify to fill one of the vacancies described above, please fill out an application (a Stakeholder Verification Form can be found on our website at the end of our bylaws), and submit it to Skip Leifer, Recording Officer of the GHNNC Board of Directors. You may email the application to rleifer@ghnnc.org, or send it via postal mail to:

Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council
11862 Balboa Blvd, #137
Granada Hills, CA 91344

GHNNC is represented well among Valley Regional Congress award winners

Scott Manatt Budget & Finance Chair of the Year
Scott Manatt, Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council

Sue DeVandry Outreach Chair of the Year
Sue DeVandry, Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council

Thank you for all the hard work that you have done as well as the work that you are currently doing for our council.

The city of Granada Hills (including the Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council and the Granada Hills Rotary Club) took 5 awards out of 18 across the entire San Fernando Valley, so we did very well.

These award winners were honored at the Valley Regional Congress Event luncheon on Saturday, May 30th.


Conservation Measures for Lawn Watering in Effect June 1

sprinklersStarting June 1, DWP water conservation measures go into effect restricting lawn watering with automatic sprinklers to Mondays and Thursdays. Watering must be done before 9am or after 4pm. Rotator-type or gear-driven sprinklers may not be on for more that 15 minutes per day, or not more than 10 minutes for other (i.e., non-rotation type) sprinklers.

Violations are subject to fines.

Also, the "hand watering" exception mentioned does not override the 9am to 4pm restriction. If watering by hand, you still have to do it before 9am or after 4pm., and the hose has to have a self-closing nozzle.

Below are several links with detailed information on the water conservation measures.

Shortage Year Rates Fact Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Sprinkler Use Ordinance

Prohibited Uses of Water

Amended Water Conservation Ordinance

To report water waste call 1-800-Dial DWP or email waterconservationteam@ladwp.com.

NEW: Public Safety Committee Member, Bill Hopkins, has kindly put together this informative sheet to explain the new ordinance as well as provide helpful information to enable you to read your own meter and keep track of the water you save.

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DWP Info Phone Line and Web Site Now Active

DWP LogoThe DWP has activated its special phone line and website to allow residents to find out what their water usage allotment is. This will allow residents to determine if they need to conserve more water to avoid the higher rates under the DWP's water shortage measures.

DWP Phone Line: (800) Dial DWP
DWP Website: www.LADWP.com

Los Angeles is suffering a serious drought plus significant water supply shortages.
To boost conservation, DWP has implemented higher water-shortage rates and lawn watering restrictions. About 85% of single-family homes and 99% of apartment buildings in the 12th District will remain in the lowest water usage tier, so their rates won't go up.

Single-family households are allocated a certain amount of water at the lowest rate – Tier 1. This allotment is determined by three things: lot size, location and number of household members. The higher rate is for every additional gallon of water used above that. This means that you will not be penalized if you have already been conserving water, because the Tier is not set based on your own use.


Thanks to your donations, Citrus Sunday was a success!

Citrus Sunday collection

Click here for photos from the May 3 event.



Report Air Quality Problems to (800) CUT-SMOG

Some residents in Granada Hills have reported foul odors coming from the area around Sunshine Canyon Landfill. 

In response, we contacted the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), and they have sent an inspector to the landfill to investigate the odors and measure air quality.

Anyone who wants to reports foul odors or other air-quality related problems can call the AQMD at (800) CUT-SMOG.

 


Graffiti Watch Program

The Beautification Committee is launching a Graffiti Watch program. Your help is needed to stop graffiti now. When you see graffiti, contact Your Local "Graffiti Watchers" and have graffiti removed in 48 Hours:

  • Call (818) 885-8885 (West Valley Alliance Graffiti Removal). Please program that number into your cell phone. A call to West Valley alliance (paid by the GHNNC to clean graffiti) results in cleanup about one week quicker than by calling 311.

Graffiti Watch Flyer

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