Toluca Lake Zebra lovers can rejoice. The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry has teamed up with designer Mitchell Bernal for a limited edition T-shirt & mug, with all proceeds benefiting the all volunteer pantry’s efforts to feed the community. Tee available in 5 colors until 10/20/20.
Bernal, former Disney artist and creator of Skelanimals, shed some light on the meaning behind the zebra caricature.
“The zebra combines elements of color that work cohesively together to create this beautiful and elegant creature,” Bernal said. “By all of us working together as one to help each other, we too can be part of something beautiful and elegant in our world.”
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From the page not only will we have the social media posts, but we can create events, set up polls, and do different sorts of engagement.
https://www.facebook.com/Toluca-Lake-Homeowners-Association-661075854513230
Insta and Twitter handles for them to follow, here they are:
https://www.instagram.com/tolucalake_hoa/
If you do nothing else today, please, PLEASE, PLEASE contact our Senator and Assemblymember:
Senator.hertzberg@senate.ca.gov 916-651-4018
Assemblymember.nazarian@assembly.ca.gov 916-319-2046
Senate Bills 902 & 1120 and Assembly Bills 725 & 3040 will end single-family neighborhoods.
Most senators and assembly members are supporting these bills!
SB 902 and SB 1120 will allow 10-unit apartments built in every neighborhood and all single-family lots to be split in half, to build multiple housing units on each half.
AB 725 and AB 3040 will mandate that single-family neighborhoods be identified as locations for multi-family development and allow four dwellings built where one home stands now. In most cases, these changes are “by right” (meaning no community input) and no affordable units are required. In case you’re wondering: No communities are exempt — not gated, not hillside, not working-class or middle-class communities. These bills increase land speculation, gentrification, and displacement of vulnerable communities.
Join our coalition of diverse neighborhood groups from South LA, South Bay, the San Fernando Valley, Wilshire District, Venice, Calabasas, Altadena, Brentwood and Sunland-Tujunga and beyond to fight these bills.
On August 10th , we need to act together!
On August 10 th , each of us must send an email to our state senator and state assembly member urging them to stand up for single-family neighborhoods and vote NO on
SB 902, SB 1120, AB 725 and AB 3040 .
Please vote against SB 902, SB 1120, AB 725 and AB 3040. These laws, rushing toward approval in Sacramento in August, would allow: 10-unit luxury apartment buildings in every neighborhood; single-family lots split in half to build multiple housing units on each half; and four dwellings on single-family lots. Most allow destruction of stable existing housing — to build more expensive housing.
Your senator and assembly member are listed below:
Senator.hertzberg@senate.ca.gov 916-651-4018
Assemblymember.nazarian@assembly.ca.gov 916-319-2046
Join Us August 15th for South LA’s Virtual Town Hall on SB 1120
Call 669-900-9128
Meeting ID 823 264 9979
Password 1121
We held our first Food Drive last month to benefit the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry that has been supporting those in need in the Valley for 35 years. Chase Bank lent us the use of their parking lot in order to have a contactless food drive through drop off.
Many members of the community of all ages volunteered in the effort and Councilman David Ryu came by to lend his support. Twenty-five tubs and boxes of dried and canned food were collected from over 60 cars, plus bikes and walk ups. We plan to hold another drive during the Fall Holiday season.
Thank you to all who donated and helped.
Sunday, June 14, 2020 10:00 am – 1::00 pm
To benefit the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
A no contact drive through event at
Chase Bank,
Donors are encouraged to wear masks when passing off donations.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, collect and sort non-perishable food donations.
For more information, ontact Terry Herkner 818-606-8635 or email: membership@tlhoa.org
Board Meetings for the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association are held at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, except in November and December.
Plans are being made regarding changes to Riverside Drive, including bicycle safety lanes and bus stops. Please join this online meeting to express your views on these improvements.
Check the GTLNC.Org website for information.
Mobility Plan Documents for Toluca Lake
Below is a link to the draft minutes from part 2 of the last GTLNC board meeting. The discussion regarding this motion starts on page 25. It’s important to highlight that these are only the draft minutes and haven’t been approved yet by the board. There might be some adjustments or corrections after the board has a chance to review them and provide feedback.
Below are excerpts from the 2035 Mobility Plan and its reference document the Complete Streets Design Guide. These documents are quite long, so these pages are those that pertain to Toluca Lake.
These are the links for the full documents for those who want them for reference:
Kari Negri-Donatelli
TLHOA President
At last month’s GTLNC Board meeting there was a Motion to approve the City’s “ADAPT” program and 2035 Mobility Plan. The motion is listed below:
Below are some important items to note with this approval (full text is attached):
StreetsLA’s “ADAPT” program and the 2035 Mobility Plan
This is a Community Impact Statement, the strongest overture the GTLNC can send to the LA City Council, meant to demonstrate community support for a pending City Council Motion. This is an approval of the 2035 Mobility Plan.
As there have not been comprehensive community discussions, forum(s), or a survey on the 2035 Mobilty Plan prior to this vote, it would seem reasonble that this topic merits more discussion with our community. We should solicit feedback on the propsed 2035 Mobility Plan improvements, specifically on Riverside Drive, before we indicate to the CIty to implement the plan.
GTLNC Vote Reconsideration Option
There is a formal process to request a vote be reconsidered by the GTLNC; see below an excerpt from GTLNC Bylaws regarding “Reconsideration”. (https://www.gtlnc.org/bylaws/).
Article VIII Section 4, for Reconsideration, the GTLNC Bylaws, which is the governing document for this NC on conducting their meeting for reconsideration, states the following:
Any stakeholder may petition the Council to reconsider any matter on which the Council has previously taken an action. The petition must be submitted to the Council in writing prior to the regular meeting of the Council next following the meeting at which the Council action was taken. The petitioning stakeholder shall be afforded an opportunity to address the matter in person before the Council. The matter shall not be reconsidered unless a majority of the Council members vote affirmatively to take up the matter.
If further conversation is desired, a petition must be signed (by 50 individuals) and delivered to the GTLNC President to be placed on the June 16th Agenda.
*** To be clear, this is NOT a request to reject parts / all of the 2035 Mobility Plan. This is a request to have a comprehensive community discussion before a vote on a long term plan that will impact our community for years to come is approved.
Good Afternoon,
Due to the current state of civil unrest, the Department has mobilized and as a result North Hollywood officers have been redeployed to a Mobile Field Force Command Post to address the needs throughout the city. I expect the unrest to last at least through the week and into next week. Continue to monitor the local news media for real time updates as these incidents are very fluid and unpredictable.
Another note is that during this mobilization period, the city will be on a Tactical Alert and will not be responding to non-priority calls for service. Please be sure to utilize online and phone reporting for criminal activity as applicable.
Businesses should take ALL measures to protect their businesses such as removing merchandise and boarding up. Please remember to secure your property and stay safe. We are doing everything we can to restore order and keep you safe.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
RAFAEL RAMIREZ, Captain
Commanding Officer
North Hollywood Area
We’ve contacted our local eateries for updated information. Here’s a listing of offerings for delivery, take out, and online ordering during the Safer-at-Home mandate. Help sustain these local businesses until they can reopen their dining rooms and people feel comfortable returning. If you have any additions or comments, please let us know.
Angelino Trattoria Takeout • Delivery
4386 Lankershim Blvd. 818-769-5241
Delivery 5:00pm-8:30pm Sun-Thur, Sat 5:00-9:00
Pickup 5:00-9:00
www.angelinotrattoriamenu.com
Diniz Cellars – Portuguese Wines Free Delivery • order online or phone
Burbank 310-734-9066
Sandra.Gomes@DinizCellars.com
www.DinizCellars.com
Don Cuco Mexican Takeout • Delivery
3911 W Riverside Drive 818-842-1123
online www.doncuco.com daily 11am-11pm
Ernie’s Mexican Restaurant Takeout • Delivery by Postmates
4410 Lankershim Blvd call to order 818-985-4654
Daily 11am-9pm www.erniesnoho.com
Ghindi Thai – Thai & sushi
4017 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
Tel. (818) 567-1221 Fax. (818) 567-1331
Monday – Sunday : 5:00pm – 8:30pm www.ghindithai.com
Gourmet Romano Free Delivery • Curbside Pickup • Online & phone
4017 W. Riverside Drive 323-740-0004
www.GourmetRomano.com
Hank’s Bagels Bagels & sandwiches/catering Takeout • Delivery
4315 W. Riverside Drive
T-Sun 8am-2pm (or until sold out)
www.hanksbagels.com info@hanksbagel.com
Hungry Crowd Korean-California cuisine Takeout • Delivery
10140 Riverside Drive 818-853-7858
Tue-Sun 11:00-7:30 www.eathungrycrowd.com
Jinya Ramen Bar Takeout• Delivery by Postmates
order online or phone
4011 W. Riverside Drive 818-238-9875
www.Jinya-RamenBar.com/locations/detail/burbank
Kabosu Japanese cuisine/sushi Takeout
10155 Riverside Drive 818-623-4425
Daily 5pm-9pm no website
Lemonade Delivery • Curbside Pickup
4400 W. Riverside Drive 818-841-3900
30% off using this code: SAVERESTAURANTS
Online ordering: lemonadela.com, postmates.com, grubhub.com, seamless.com, doordash.com
Lotus & Light Vietnamese Takeout • Free Delivery • online orders
345 N. Pass Ave. 818-562-7777
www.talech.com/biz/ordering/141881/Lotus-Light-BURBANK – free delivery within 3 miles.;
or Facebook – Lotus & Light
M-T closed, W-F 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sat & Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm
Lou the French on the Block Takeout only
Fri-Sat-Sun 8am-3pm
4007 W. Riverside Drive 747-241-8205
www.LouTheFrenchOnTheBlock.com LouTheFrenchOnTheBlock@gMail.com
Malbec Argentinean Takeout • Delivery • Online
10151 W Riverside Dr. 818-762-4860
www.malbeccuisine.com free delivery within 5 miles on
$100 order or GrubHub
M-Th 11am-9pm, F 11am-9:30pm, Sat/Sun 4-9:30pm
Olive & Thyme Takeout
3821 Riverside Drive 818-557-1560
www.OliveAndThyme.com info@OliveAndThyme.com
Online and telephone orders M-Sat 11am-3
Priscilla’s Gourmet Coffee, Tea & Gifts Pickup • Takeout
4150 Riverside Drive 818-843-5707 www.PriscillasCoffee.com
Online & Telephone Orders M-F 7am-5pm Sat/Sun 8am-5pm
Free local coffee bean delivery – 2 lb minimum
The Rustic Spoon Takeout only
4384 Lankershim Blvd 818-754-8998
https://rusticspoon.info/ Tue-Sun 4pm-9pm
Tocaya Modern Mexican Takeout • Postmates Delivery
4303 W. Riverside Drive order: www.tocayaorganica.com
Santuari Restaurant Delivery • Curbside Pickup
6711 Forest Lawn Dr. 323-902-9700 Complete meals & cocktails
Order online at santuarirestaurant.com Tues-Sat 12pm-8pm
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican GrillDelivery • Curbside Pickup
10119 Riverside Drive 818-508-1900
www.Sharkys.comwww.TolucaTakeOut.com
online ordering & delivery providers
Smoke House Takeout • Delivery options on website
Takeout call 818-845-3731 or online Curbside order online
M-Sat 12pm-8pm Sun 3pm-8pm www.smokehouse1946.com
Spin the Bottle Wines Takeout • Delivery
10139 1/2 Riverside Drive 818-509-7813
M-F 12-6pm Sat-Sun 11am-6pm no contact pickup
Same day delivery – cutoff 4pm
online orders www.spinthebottlewines.com
SweetSalt Food Shop Takeout • Local delivery
Breakfast & lunch
10218 Riverside Drive 818-509-7790 M-Sun 10am-4pm
www.sweetsaltfood.com sweetsaltmgmt@gmail.com
Mayor Garcetti and Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer announced stronger “Safer at Home” orders, instructing Angelenos to stay at home for all but essential services. This announcement orders the closure of nonessential stores, playgrounds, and bans on gatherings of 10 or more people, effective at 11:59PM on Thursday, March 19th. Shortly after, Governor Newsom ordered all Californians to stay home except for essential purposes.
Some things you can do:
by Fr. Richard Hendrick