COMMUNITY NEWS

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JULY 2011

Neighborhood Council Newsletter

PEOPLE-POWERED

TRANSFORMATION

CONTINUES ON CREBS The Crebs Ave. transformation continued on

Saturday June 11th with close to 100 volunteers

on that day - our biggest turnout so far!

Volunteers planted 50 donated trees & over 140

donated drought resistant plants while finishing

laying mulch the entire 1/2 mile stretch between

Vanowen and Sherman Way. We have had over

265 volunteers over 4 weekends making it the

largest volunteer driven project in the city of

Reseda and its impact is truly being felt. One

resident of Crebs gushed, "I have to pinch myself

every morning & evening when I look out my

driveway to realize all this change on Crebs is real.

This is a dream come true!" Bring the family and

take a Summer stroll along the new walking path.

The Reseda Neighborhood Council extends a big

thank you to our volunteers from the LA

Conservation Corps, Discovery House, St.

Catherine of Siena, Valley Vineyard Church, Cub

Scouts Pack #118, Troop 328, Crebs area

neighbors, the RNC Board, Office of Councilman

Dennis P. Zine, & all the Reseda Stakeholders for

their day of hard work.

Special thank you to the generous tree & plant

donations from our local nurseries including West

Hills Nursery on Roscoe, Junior’s Nursery

Wholesale on Saticoy, Exotic Garden Nursery &

Landscape on Victory, Saticoy Nursery in Granada

Hills, Tres Pinos on Sherman Way, & Cardanali

Nursery on Vanowen.

Thank you to the generosity of Starbucks, Carl’s

Jr., El Rancherito Restaurant, Carniceria Corona

Market, Aura's Restaurant, Food4Less, Ralphs,

Vons, Reseda Mobil, & the office of Councilman

Dennis P. Zine, all of whom graciously donated

food & beverages for our volunteers.

We will be back at Crebs in the Fall to plant &

dedicate this walk to our fallen first responders. If

you have beautification ideas in the Reseda

community, contact Juan Guzman at

jguzman@resedacouncil.org. As a Crebs volunteer

mentioned looking at the beautification, "these

types of transformations make me proud to live in

Reseda!"

LET’S JUMP START RESEDA'S

ECONOMY, SHOP LOCALLY

$25 ON THE 25TH

Reseda is full of great options to take of care of

your daily shopping, eating and service needs.

The Economic Development Committee of the

RNC is launching a new initiative to help jump

start our own economy right here in our own

backyards. We are encouraging every Reseda

stakeholder to spend at least $25 every month on

the 25th within the city of Reseda. Not only will

this help generate revenue for Reseda businesses

during this tough economic time, it will also

return much needed tax revenue for

improvements within our own community. Well-

documented studies show that any money

invested in local communities has a significant

“multiplier effect”, where a large portion of every

dollar spent stays local and is spent again several

times.

It’s said that all boats rise in high tides, so let’s

work together to lift up our local businesses and

spend $25 every 25th in Reseda! We will continue

to highlight great options for dining, shopping and

handling your every day needs without needing to

travel far, as well as incentives and great

discounts to come! For more information, contact

Noelle Guzman at nguzman@resedacouncil.org.

WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES It’s still tough out there, but these businesses

have opted to open their doors in Reseda to serve

our community. We hope that you will welcome

them and try their products or services, and if you

find it to your liking, continue to patronize their

establishments:

Café Sunny Crepes Bee, 17751 Sherman

Way, #5 818-342-9901

Farmers Insurance 18845 Sherman Way #F, 818-

975-6799

Travel Plus Int. Inc. 17751 Sherman Way

White Oak Mail Box Plus 17718 Vanowen

St. 818-514-6393

PARTNERSHIP PRODUCES

RESULTS: TREE TRIMMING IN

DOWNTOWN RESEDA

On Saturday June 11th, 120 London Plane Trees

along Sherman Way between Etiwanda Ave. and

Amigo Ave. and on Reseda Blvd. from Valerio St.

to Hart St. were trimmed in response to concerns

of Reseda Businesses. Business owners voiced

their concerns that the overgrown trees reduced

visibility to store signage and many limbs had

fallen into street parking. The Reseda

Neighborhood Council, Councilman Dennis P.

Zine, and Revitalize Reseda partnered together to

fund this extensive tree trimming effort to

continue to invest in our Reseda business

community.

Emergency, Disaster

& Community Safety 3

Youth Corner 2

Community Announcements 2

Senior Corner 3

RNC Committees 4

Recognizing Reseda Businesses 4

Crebs Project after planting

Tree Trimming on Reseda Blvd

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLAN ACCORDINGLY FOR

‘CARMAGEDDON’, 405 TO

CLOSE FOR 53 Hours “Plan Ahead, Avoid The Area, Or Stay Home.”

That’s the message public safety officials are

sending to the public in anticipation of a planned

10-mile, 53-hour closure of the I-405 freeway

between the U.S. 101 and I-10 on the weekend of

July 16-17, 2011 for planned demolition work on

the Mulholland Bridge, part of a major I-405 im-

provement project.

The Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles

Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Los

Angeles Department of Transportation, Metro

and Caltrans are informing the public in advance

that if they do not have a critical need to be in or

near the vicinity of the closure, they are being

asked to avoid the area.

The specific freeway closure boundaries are as

follows:

Northbound I-405: 10-mile closure between I-10

and U.S. 101

Southbound I-405: 4-mile closure between U.S.

101 and Getty Center Drive Ramps

Motorists who must travel through the Los Ange-

les metropolitan area are advised to use alternate

freeways within the region, including the 5, 15,

23, 55, 57, 101, 118, 126, 210, 605 and 710 free-

ways to bypass the impacted area. In addition,

public transportation options are available such

as the Metro Rail service within L.A. County and

Metrolink servicing the five county Southern Cali-

fornia region. Additional alternate route informa-

tion will be made available on the project web

site at www.metro.net/I-405.

THERE’S A NEW DEPUTY IN

TOWN Councilman Dennis P. Zine has a new Field Deputy

for Reseda. Ron M. Rubine has arrived on the

scene to look after the needs of our community.

The Reseda Neighborhood Council had an oppor-

tunity to meet Mr. Rubine as he attended the

June 11th general meeting of the RNC at the

Amercian Legion Hall. We extend him a warm

welcome with an enthusiastic look forward at all

that we will accomplish together!

contact info: Office 818-756-8848, Cell 213-276-

4594, email ron.rubine@lacity.org

GRAND OPENING: AD-

VANCED BIOSERVICES OPENS

NEW PLASMA CENTER When we say this business is helping to bring life

to Reseda, we mean it in more than one way!

Advanced BioServices celebrated the opening of

its new Plasma Center with a Grand Opening on

Friday, June 10, 2011. The ceremonies were

opened by Joseph Kane, Sr. VP.

Mr. Kane acknowledged the attendance of repre-

sentatives of Kedrion, Reseda Neighborhood

Council Members, ABS business partners, contrac-

tors, LA City officials, a long time donor and other

distinguished guests. The Vice President of Ad-

vanced BioServices’ parent company, Kedrion

Biopharmaceuticals, addressed the gathering to

announce that this new state-of-the-art center is

a showcase of ABS Centers in the USA that are

now dedicated to manufacturing high quality

products from plasma at their recently acquired

USA plasma fractionation plant in New York. This

represents a huge investment and new presence

in the nation supported by Kedrion’s mission of

international highest quality biotechnology.

Councilman Dennis P. Zine congratulated ABS for

the new Center and for its contribution to Re-

seda’s growth. Visit the Advanced BioServices

website at www.advancedbioservices.com to see

pictures of the event and the newly renovated

center.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

(TOPS) It’s a nationwide health phenomenon, and Reseda

has its own chapter. Members meet weekly in

their local chapters, where they receive positive

reinforcement and motivation in adhering to their

food and exercise plans.

TOPS is comprised of men, women, and children

age 7 and older, with about 170,000 members in

nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United

States and Canada. Reseda Chapter meets at

First United Methodist church of Reseda, Room

10, corner of Lindley and Saticoy, Tuesdays at 7

PM. TOPS offers a system of competition, awards

and recognition for success, effort and sup-

port. There’s a variety of useful tools, including

The Choice Is Mine, a healthy lifestyle

guide, retreats, rallies and recognition events.

TOPS News, a membership magazine is included

in the annual membership fee. Online ac-

cess. Website: www.Tops.org

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Clean And Green, a Los Angeles Conservation

Corps Summer Youth Employment is available

thanks to a generous contribution from the office

of Councilman Dennis P. Zine. Each year the pro-

gam supplies nearly 1100 middle and high school

youth with the opportunity to gain environmental

work experience on weekends and vacation peri-

ods. During eight week sessions, crews of young

people remove trash from neglected streets and

alleys and plant trees to beautify communities.

In order to apply they must be between 14 and 18

years of age and live in the Third Council District.

For more information or to apply, contact Lorena

Ochoa or Irene Lopez at Clean & Green, 323-224-

2550, ext 512 or email ilopez@lacorps.org or

lochoa@lacorps.org.

DISCOVER GIRL SCOUTS Calling all girls and parents!

The Discover Girl Scouts Summer Program intro-

duces girls to Girl Scouting through age-

appropriate hands-on activities led by trained

staff & volunteers. Parents are encouraged to

help and become Girls Scout volunteers in the

future. Session topics include Arts & Culture,

Science, Healthy Living, the Environment, and

more.

To sign up or for more info contact Laura Kuebel,

8 1 8 - 8 8 6 - 1 8 0 1 e x t 2 2 7 4 , l k u e -

bel@girlscountsla.org or Dinesha Grant, 818-886-

1801, ext 2307, djoseph@girlscoutsla.org

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

SYNOPSIS By Alexi Chidbachian

The reconstruction and rebuilding of the Ad-

vanced Water Treatment Facility on Burbank Blvd

and Victory Blvd and between Woodley Ave and

Sepulveda Blvd is a new upcoming project for the

city of Los Angeles. The LADWP is planning to

renovate the Sepulveda Basin and build the water

treatment plant in a different site. This project is a

must need for our city and in the long run have a

positive effect; but what are its effects on the city

of Reseda? This pricy renovation will be drawn

from local city taxpayers; ceasing money flow to

other already-begun projects. The negative ef-

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YOUTH CORNER RESEDA CORNER

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SENIOR CORNER

EMERGENCY DISASTER & COMMUNITY SAFETY

RESEDA RESIDENT TAKES THE

TROPHY AT "STILL SAVING

LIVES” CAR SHOW On June 4 the Los Angeles Police Department held

its 8th annual "Still Saving Lives'' car show at War-

ner Center Park. Councilman Dennis P. Zine

and VTAC Captain Ivan Minsal joined hundreds of

the most beautiful vehicles from all over Califor-

nia. Many displays from the Police Department

and demonstrations by the L.A.P.D.'s motorcycle

unit were present. Trophies were awarded for the

most outstanding vehicles. There were two very

special trophies awarded for '''BEST IN SHOW'''

and the ''CAPTAIN’S TROPHY'' which was taken

by Reseda's own John F. Brooks, a 48 year resi-

dent of Reseda for his '62 Dodge truck restora-

tion. John humbly proclaims, " The trophy belongs

to the people of Reseda and I’m always happy to

represent our community!"

RESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH The Reseda Neighborhood Watch meets on the

2nd

Thursday of the month, July 14, in the commu-

nity Room at the West Valley Community Police

Station. Crime trends and stats are discussed. Get

involved!

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT On the first Tuesday of August, Neighborhood

Watch and similar groups throughout the nation

and in many countries where U.S. Troops and

personnel are stationed, communities celebrate

National Night Out, America’s night out against

crime.

This year the West Valley Celebration will take

place at Randall Simmons Park next door to the

West Valley Community Police Station, at the

corner of Vanowen and Wilbur. Have a stroll

through the beautiful new Crebs Ave. walking

path and come on over to join in!

RNC BOARD MEMBERS:

Cary Iaccino Chair

DJ Frank Vice-Chair

Vahan Chaparyan Secretary

Lee Smith Treasurer

Phil Merlin Parliamentarian

Juan Guzman Sergeant Arms

Magdy Abdalla Board Member

Brandon Balderas Board Member

Armineh Chelebian Board Member

Michael Cohen Board Member

Noelle Guzman Board Member

Timothy Mulholland Board Member

Adna (Nani) Shaked Board Member

Kevin Taylor Board Member

To contact Board Members, visit the RNC web-

site at: www.resedacouncil.org or email us at:

RNC@resedacouncil.org.

John Brooks with his trophy

RESEDA CORNER cont.

fects of the renovation could be an increase in

traffic congestion, taxes, and a heavy amount of

pollution; Reseda is already filled with these sub-

stances and we, as Reseda citizens, can’t afford to

increase these effects. However a positive effect

is the availability of water will begin to increase,

making water cheaper. The construction of the

plant makes Reseda citizens question city offi-

cials, to see if they’re making the correct choice

by placing the plant in the most expensive area.

For extended version of this article go to:

http://blog.resedacouncil.org/.

THE GOURMET FOOD TRUCK

PHENOMENEM Los Angeles is a world class city of great culinary

delights. The latest food craze to hit Los Angeles is

coming to ONEgeneration…GOURMET FOOD

TRUCKS! You do not have to be a college student

to follow or appreciate them. Families and

foodies of all generations patronize food trucks –

and the fun escalates when there are numerous

trucks at one location, at one time.

ONEgeneration’s Food Truck Festival will be held

on Saturday, July 9th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.

General admission is $5.00 and children 12 and

under are free. This special community event will

raise vital funds for the programs and services of

ONEgeneration while offering a fun, family-

friendly event in the heart of the San Fernando

Valley. Bring your taste buds and your appetite to

explore The Munchie Machine, Papas Tapas, Lake

Street Creamery, Komodo, The Boba Truck, Can-

ter’s Truck, Flat Iron Truck, Jody Maroni’s, Wrap

Me Silly, Ranchen Ramen, Pattywagon Truck,

Chicago Meats LA, Antonia’s Nuts and Meet n’

Potatoes. Whether you are in the mood for a

burger, pulled pork, tacos, wraps, salads, treats,

desserts, beef, chicken, veggies – there is some-

thing for everyone, and then some! Come ONE

and ALL to the ONEgeneration Food Truck Festi-

val.

For more information visit

www.ONEgeneration.org or call (818) 708-6626.

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Senior Friday Movies Each Friday at 1:30PM, the ONEGeneration

Center shows free movies for Seniors at 18255

Victory Blvd. This month selections:

♦ 7/1 Mad Ball – Jack Lemon, Kathryn

Grant, (1957) (104 min)

♦ 7/8 With It – Adam Sandler, Jennifer Anis-

ton (2011) (115)

♦ 7/15 Wives of Henry Lefay – Tim Allen,

Andie MacDowell (2008) (95 min.)

♦ 7/22Adjustment Bureau – Matt Damon,

Emily Blunt (2010) (106 min.)

♦ 7/29 Barney’s Version – Paul Giamatti,

Dustin Hoffman (2010)(130 min)

Reseda NC email

Reseda NC Mail Address

RNC@RESEDACOUNCIL.ORG

7324 Reseda Blvd. #118

Reseda, CA. 91335

* Office & Meeting Location 18341 Sherman Way #102

** American Legion Hall Meeting Location 7338 Canby Ave

Economic Development Committee nguzman@resedacouncil.org

Emergency Disaster and Community

Safety Committee

tmulholland@resedacouncil.org

Finance Committee lsmith@resedacouncil.org

Graffiti Committee RNC@resedacouncil.org

Liaison Committee RNC@resedacouncil.org

Outreach/Public Relations Committee ashaked@resedacouncil.org

Planning and Zoning Committee djfrank@resedacouncil.org

Senior Advocacy Committee pmerlin@resedacouncil.org

Youth Advocacy Committee jguzman@resedacouncil.org

Transportation Committee achelebian@resedacouncil.org

Reseda NC Phone 818-832-7540 The following businesses are celebrating

anniversaries in our community during June:

1992 Pizza Man 18109 Saticoy St.

1993 In-Trend 7113 Lindley Ave.

2000 Touch of Beauty 7603 White Oak Ave.

2002 Jessica Cleaners 7609 White Oak Ave.

2003 Saul's Brake & Front End Supply

7000 Reseda Blvd.

2004 Encino Auto Body 7100 Reseda Blvd.

2006 Tacos Michoacan 7607 White Oak Ave.

2008 Tampa Market 7219 Tampa Ave.

Register your business with our Outreach Com-

mittee and have your yearly anniversary included

here. Contact RNC@resedacouncil.org and we

will add you to our database.

RECOGNIZING RESEDA BUSINESSES

Page 4 CONTACTS, MEETING LOCATIONS, EVENT CALENDAR

July 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 1:30 PM Free Movie

2

3

4

5

6 7:00 PM Outreach/

Public Relations *

7

8 1:30 PM Free Movie

9

17 18 6:00 PM Finance,

7:00 PM General

Meeting **

19

20 7:00 PM Economic

Development

21

22 1:30 PM Free Movie

23

24

31

25

26 27 28 29 30

10 11 7:00 PM Reseda NC

General Meeting *

12 3:00 PM RNC Sen-

ior Advocacy

13 7:00 PM CPAB

7:00 PM Emer-

gency and Disaster

7:30 PM Graffiti

14 3:30 PM Senior

Adv 7:00 PM Re-

seda NW

15 1:30 PM Free Movie

16

Do you have an events coming up in Reseda? Contact Garth Carlson at

GCARLSON@RESEDACOUNCIL.ORG about inclusion in our newsletter.

For events address and full details use the Reseda

NC online calendar at www.Resedacouncil.org