Join Us at the Next Beautification Event:  Join us for our next beautification project; Saturday, August 23, 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Meet us at Lazy J Ranch Park. Look for the WHNC canopy. We would love to see you anytime you can make it, even if only for a few minutes.

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Date Time: September 4, 2025, 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

In-person meeting de Toledo High School
Web and telephone access
Recordings of previous Zoom meetings available in full article.

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The WHNC Beautification Committee with help from the UCLA West Valley Medical Center and other community volunteers had a very successful cleanup on Medical Center Drive-more than 75 bags were filled with trimmings and debris!  Chief Operating Officer, Dave Morgan, shared with us:  "We value our partnership with the West Hills Neighborhood Council and were proud to join in the cleanup of Medical Center Drive, working together to keep our community clean and welcoming."

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Congratulations to our New Executive Officers!

At our July 10, 2025 Board meeting, the following Executive Officers were elected:  Charlene Rothstein, President; Aida Abkarians, Vice President; Brad Vanderhoof, Secretary; Carolyn Greenwood, Treasurer; Saif Mogri, Controller.  They all share effective leadership skills that inspire others and a long-time commitment to the West Hills community.

Zoning & Planning Updates

Please go to the Zoning & Planning Committee page for more information on the following:

SB 79  On Tuesday, August 19, the City Council voted IN FAVOR of the  Resolution in opposition to SB79 sponsored by Councilmembers Lee and Park. Mayor Bass signed the Resolution opposing the measure unless it is amended to exempt cities with a state-approved and compliant housing element.  SB79 is currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee for a vote next week, then would go to the full Assembly and finally to the Governer for signature.  Please email Assemblymembers expressing your position on this crucial bill.  

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Bill passed the CA Senate within a half-mile radius of any rail station or major bus stop, it completely bypasses local zoning laws that include single-family housing with no community input or environmental review. To Contact Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, District 46 at his offices: Encino Office: 818-380-2460, email: [email protected] Sacramento Office: 916-319-2026.  Letters can be sent to Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas [email protected]

*WHNC Aug 8, 2025 Letter Requesting City Council Motion to return planning and land use to local jurisdictions

*L.A. City Charter Reform-The Charter governs the structure and operation of City government. The L.A. City Charter Reform Commission is reviewing it to make recommendations and revisions to be approved by the City Council and the Mayor.  The public has the opportunity to give opinions throughout the process.  The revised Charter will be on the General Election November 2026 ballot.  August 22, 2025 Meeting

*Woodlake Apts (Circle S Ranch Property)-We are unable to relay updates because City Planning has not posted, responded to emails or made available to the community documents relevant to this project.  The project developer has not responded to WHNC requests for 3-D renderings and a site visit.  

*Chaminade Expansion -*August 8, 2025 City Council final approval ;  Mayor to act by August 11, 2025.

Council File #25-0574