Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Newsletter: Issue #25-10 | | Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council's (SONC) newsletter, the Ziff Flyer. | | |
As we move into the fall season, I want to take a moment to share some important updates from your Neighborhood Council. October is a busy month for Sherman Oaks. SONC remains committed to ensuring Sherman Oaks has a strong voice in helping shape city policies that affect our daily lives.
I encourage you to join us at our upcoming SONC Board and Community Meeting on Monday, October 20th. We’ll be hosting a special presentation from FilmLA, the organization that coordinates film permits in Los Angeles. Film production is a vital part of our city’s economy, but it also brings neighborhood impacts—from street closures to parking restrictions—and this presentation will give you the opportunity to learn more and ask questions. Assemblymember Nick Schultz will join us at our next meeting on Monday, November 10th and provide a Sacramento legislative update.
Looking ahead, Sunday, October 19th is the annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair. Stop by the SONC booth, we want to meet our stakeholders and hear from you. SONC will once again be part of the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks (VNSO) Park Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25th. As part of the festivities, we’ll be hosting an outdoor community movie night, screening Hotel Transylvania. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun pre-Halloween treat under the stars.
Your participation makes Sherman Oaks stronger, attend SONC board and committee meetings and join a committee where the work is done. Stay engaged, stay informed, and let’s continue building a vibrant, connected community together.
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Join SONC at the 33rd Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair!
October 19, 10am - 6pm
The Sherman Oaks Street Fair is the largest annual single day event in the San Fernando Valley, with an estimated 50-100,000 annual attendees.
Stop by the SONC booth to connect with Neighborhood Council leaders and learn more about our organization.
With several stages featuring artists and local school performances, food, shopping, vendors, and carnival attractions, the Street Fair will be a fun day of community and a chance to celebrate Sherman Oaks.
Taking place Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 10am - 6pm on Ventura Blvd between Kester Ave and Van Nuys Blvd.
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How to Attend SONC Committee Meetings
Whereas in-person monthly Board meetings take place at the larger Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center (5056 Van Nuys Blvd), in-person SONC committee meetings are generally held at Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library, 14245 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Note that virtual meetings are held via telephone or Zoom. The President and Committee Chairs are empowered to select a meeting format that works best for their group or committee. Meeting locations, formats (in-person vs virtual), dates, and times are listed on the applicable agenda published before the meeting.
For information on specific times and locations for each meeting please consult the SONC website calendar page:
https://www.shermanoaksnc.org/calendar
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Government Affairs Committee
Lindsay Imber, Chair
email: lindsay.imber.sonc@gmail.com
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Although the Government Affairs Committee brings forth no motions this month, we are keeping an eye on a new council file relative to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
CF 25-1181 pertains to reviewing potential expansion of helipads throughout the city during the games. The motion seeks to review potentially opening up city-owned helipads to support private, commercial, and emergency use.
SONC will continue reviewing this council file and potentially bring forth a motion at our next committee meeting for placement on the Council's November agenda.
We are dedicated to protecting our stakeholders, which relative to helicopters generally pertain to residents of Sherman Oaks, and we plan to review this proposal through the lens of community engagement and minimizing potential impact on residential neighborhoods.
Thank you for your continued interest in Sherman Oaks. Please stay safe and be kind to one another.
With Pride and Determination—
Lindsay
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Planning & Land Use Committee + Vision Committee
Jeff Kalban, Chair
email: jeff.kalban.sonc@gmail.com
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Please join us at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 16th at the Sherman Oaks Library.
The graduate students from Cal State Northridge’s Urban Studies and Planning Department invite you to take part in an exciting community forum as they present their research-in-progress and gather insights from residents for the Sherman Oaks Resiliency Plan.
This fall, the students are diving deep into data and analysis to build a comprehensive picture of Sherman Oaks today. Their work is focused on several important themes that directly impact our daily lives, including:
> Business vitality and the food environment
> Crime prevention and community safety
> Housing patterns and land use
> Access to community spaces and shade
> Environmental features and sustainability
> Traffic safety, streets, and transportation
> Neighborhood history and demographic trends
> Preparedness for natural disasters
> Social networks and community connections
Your input is essential. By sharing your lived experiences, observations, and priorities, you will help shape a study that reflects the real challenges and opportunities in Sherman Oaks.
In the spring, the students will bring their work together in a beautifully illustrated book capturing the story of Sherman Oaks—its strengths, challenges, and vision for a resilient future.
Be part of this collaborative effort. Come listen, share your perspective, and help shape the Sherman Oaks Resiliency Plan!
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Need help with potholes, street pavement issues, graffiti removal, or other city services? Try submitting a report via MyLA311.
MyLA311 connects residents, local businesses, and visitors to popular City services and information through its call center, website, & mobile app. The mission of MyLA311 is to connect people to City services and information, quickly and easily, via the communication channel of their choice. Click here to visit MyLA311.
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Subscribe to SONC's
Early Notification System via the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to receive all agendas for council meetings and committee meetings.
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If you need additional assistance with City services, agencies, and departments (trash, abandoned properties, and more), you can contact the Office of District 4 Councilmember Nithya Raman here or via (213) 473-7004.
In addition to contacting the office, for any issues related to homelessness anywhere within Council District 4, you can contact Field Deputy Taleen Keuroghlian (taleen.keuroghlian@lacity.org).
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Volunteer with
The Valley of Change
Feed Our Friends In Need
Second Saturday of Month
Community Cleanup
Second Sundays
'Come to the Corner'
Email Contact:
info@thevalleyofchange.org
For more information please visit:
TheValleyofChange.org
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Volunteer with NHIFP
Take advantage of helping out your community.
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is looking for volunteers.
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LA Regional Food Bank
If you are interested in volunteering with the LA Regional Food Bank, please visit this link.
Questions, concerns, please email:
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L.A. Works
Join L.A. Works and learn about all the volunteer opportunities available here in our great City of Los Angeles!
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Get Involved In Your Community
If you are interested in becoming a Block Captain and starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your neighborhood, please contact your Senior Lead Officer at the email addresses or phone numbers listed below to obtain further details. There are 4 senior lead officers assigned for all of Sherman Oaks:
Jose Saldana
email: 30853@lapd.online
(818) 731-2565
9SL89
Mariana Romo
email: 40229@lapd.online
(818) 731-2563
9SL63
Joel Gutierrez
email: 36816@lapd.online
(818) 731-2560
9SL41
Kristan DeLatori
email: 32914@lapd.online
(818) 731-2562
9SL37
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Get Involved!
What interests you?
If you live, work, own property, own a business, or belong to a non-profit organization, school, or religious institution in Sherman Oaks, you are a stakeholder in Sherman Oaks. We hold monthly Board of Directors and various committee meetings which you are invited to attend to learn about and participate in your community. Join SONC's Mailing List today.
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What is a Neighborhood Council?
The Neighborhood Council system enables meaningful civic participation for all Angelenos and serves as a voice for improving government responsiveness to local communities and their needs. We are an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles, comprised of stakeholder volunteers who are devoted to the mission of improving our communities.
Neighborhood Councils advise the Mayor, City Council and City Departments on the City budget and will give local residents greater say over the decisions that affect our lives. You can view a brief video explaining what Neighborhood Councils do and what it means to be a Neighborhood Council member here. |
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