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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Time to think about Decorating!

The West Hills Neighborhood Council

Annual Halloween Houses on Display Contest is returning this October. More details to follow.

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Here is some interesting history from the Chatsworth Historical Society.

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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."

https://www.uclahealth.org/hospitals/west-valley

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Zoning & Planning Updates

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

*SB 79  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 then would go to the full Assembly and finally to the Governor for signature by mid-October.  Please email Assemblymembers expressing your position. 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]

New Video 

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 will 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. 

*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

Council File #25-0574