The Third District serves the communities of DENNIS P. ZINE Canoga Park, Reseda, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, & Woodland Hills Councilman, Third District WINTER 2008 Defeating Graffiti in Council District 3 MISSION STATEMENT By Andre Lewis, Director, Special Projects tends to conduct these stings on a regu- AsSpecial your public points servant, of in- lar basis. You are invited to join our my staff andterest: I pledge T he quality of life problems that come P.O.S.S.E. and help wipe out graffiti by • Briefly highlight your point of interest he re. with graffiti defacement of public and pri- arresting the taggers. to…• Briefly highlight your point of interest he re. • Briefly highlight your point of interest he re. vate property is a top concern for the of- • Briefly highlight your point of interest he re. Currently, there is a • Improve the quality of fice of Councilman life in our district reward system set up Dennis P. Zine. Re- that will award anyone • Ensure public safety cently, despite the • Follow-up with your who assists in the ap- cold weather, there prehension and con- concerns in a timely has been an up-tick manner viction of a tagger in tagging incidents. $1,000. In fact, a con- • Keep you informed of The Councilman stituent in Council Dis- issues in the district has made it a prior- trict 3 recently applied Attend your meetings • ity to increase tag- for the award after he and events ger stakeouts. made a citizen’s arrest • Put the community’s The Councilman and held the tagger priorities first intends to put tag- until the police arrived. gers on notice that The Q-Star camera captures photos of taggers While we certainly do their activities will not advocate such not be ignored. Staff members from the proactive behavior for safety reasons, we Inside this issue: Council District Office, Zine P.O.S.S.E. can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing members, and LAPD with their VST that there are citizens out there who can Planning Issues 2 (Visual Surveillance Team) volunteers, (and do) make a difference in the com- including Channel 7's retired weather munity. Community News 3-5 icon Dr. George Fischbeck, were on one GRAFFITI CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 recent stakeout from 10pm until 2am. Although no one was caught that night, Welcome, Baby Joaquin! Legislation 6 our staff has been checking the area daily to see if the area gets hit again. This O n December 27th, More News 7 particular operation was unique in the Irma Pomoposo (our very sense that the area surveyed is a long own Field Deputy for Re- stretch from White Oak Avenue to Win- seda and Canoga Park) Community Meetings 8 netka Avenue along the alleyway behind and Alex Mendez be- Ventura Boulevard businesses that are came proud parents of visible from the Ventura Freeway. Joaquin Mendez, a Thank You Councilman 9 healthy 6-pound bundle Operations like this can be extremely of joy! Around Z-Town 10 dangerous and that is why these stings Name: Joaquin Alejandro Mendez must take place under the supervision of Birthday: December 27, 2007 (We got the tax the LAPD. Some of the taggers may be credit!) The Z-Team 12 armed and there have been some inci- Weight: 6 lbs dents where citizens were shot trying to Length: 20.5 inches intervene in other parts of . Eye Color: Dark Brown Depending on the deployment capability Hair Color: Dark Brown of the West Valley LAPD, our office in- JOAQUIN CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 PAGE 2

City Council Approves Reseda Ranch

O n the 7th of December, the unanimously voted to approve Councilman Zine’s motion to designate a portion of Reseda as Reseda Ranch. This area is characterized by large lots, the ability to keep certain farm animals, and a semi-rural appearance. While a community name does not change the residential zoning or land use designation, it designates Reseda Ranch as a unique area in the midst of a sprawling metropolis that should be preserved. Naming of a community in Los Angeles requires strong pub- lic support and a grassroots effort. Leading the way were longtime Reseda residents Jim Diamond and DJ Frank who organized a door-to-door campaign that gathered over 500 signatures, garnered support from the neighborhood council, and spoke on behalf of the naming in front of the City Coun- cil. We have recently ordered signs to be mounted on street lights and will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony open to the public upon installation.

Live Like A Champion Tour Comes to Reseda healthy living and eating right.” O n January 13th, Councilman The Blue Cross Live Like a Zine attended the Blue Cross Live Champion Tour is part of the Like a Champion Tour event at the Childhood Obesity Ini- YMCA in Reseda. This event cre- tiative, which incorporates a con- ated a “fitness playground” de- tinuum of programs, from pre- signed to teach children the impor- vention to disease management tance of physical fitness and a and is targeted at California’s healthy diet in combating obesity. underserved communities. This “This is exactly the type of commu- award winning program is nity partnership that I support in packed with interactive games these times of fiscal austerity,” and challenging sports-themed noted Councilman Zine. “When activities to help children bring Blue Cross came to me with this out their “inner champion.” event, I partnered them with our This year in an effort to increase local YMCA and the results speak the impact of the for themselves: young kids exercis- ing on these impressive exhibits LIVE LIKE A CHAMPION CON- while they learn the importance of TINUED ON PAGE 11 PAGE 3

COMMUNITY NEWS Thank You!

A big thank you to all outgoing members of the following or- ganizations for putting in so many volunteer hours throughout the year to make our communities a better place: the Woodland The Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Hills-Warner Center Commerce Installation Neighborhood Coun- cil, the Winnetka Neighborhood Council, the Pacific Lodge Boys’ Home, the Woodland Hills-Tarzana Cham- ber of Commerce (pictured), the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce (pictured on Page 10), and the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization (pictured on Page 10). Welcome Soup’s Grill!

C ongratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Suppan for the grand opening of their res- taurant Soup’s Grill located at 21028 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills. Jeff plays baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers. City Services

T he winds and rain have been blowing heavily this win- ter and the Department of Public Works has been working tirelessly to address a variety of tree issues in our com- munities. To report city tree issues please contact: Bureau of Street Services 1149 South Broadway Street, 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 1-800-886-2489 http://www.lacity.org/boss/UrbanForestryDivision/index.htm To address concerns related to tree branches near or touching power lines (whether they are public or private trees), please contact: Department of Water and Power P.O. Box 51111 Los Angeles, California 90051-0100 1-800-342-5397 www.ladwp.com PAGE 4

Code Enforcement: How it Works Dennis Bogard is our new Field Deputy filling in for Irma while she is on maternity leave. He retired after 38 years with the Los Angeles Fire Department, spending 12 years as a Fire Inspector and the Hazardous Refuse Abatement Coordi- nator. Bogie is known as the Western expert on enforcement of Obsessive Hoarding issues, working closely with the Departments of Building and Safety, Housing, and the Los Angeles County Health Department. I have asked him to do a series of articles on how the enforcement system works so that you as concerned citizens will have a better understanding of how Building and Safety, Housing, and other Departments work. -Dennis P. Zine

a. If the Field Inspector is unable to hearing will be requested which may I n the articles to follow I will at- find any violations present, there is take 30 to 60 days for the schedul- tempt to help you understand the no action taken. (This is where the ing). At the hearing, the violations workings of the different City De- inspectors and the complainants and what needs to be done in order partments, from my own observa- may differ. Just because your to comply are explained to the viola- tions, and through interviews with neighbor may not keep his yard tor. Generally, the violator is granted inspectors and the different Depart- watered and is a poor neighbor, a reasonable extension of time to ment Heads. does not make him in violation of comply. First I would like to walk you the Los Angeles Municipal Code or 5. If the violator does not comply, through a simple scenario to show Fire Code). the case will be submitted to the City how a small issue can take several b. If a violation is found, the in- Attorney’s Office for possible misde- months (and sometimes even spector will issue orders of viola- meanor criminal filing (approx. 30 to years) to complete: tion to the property owner and/or 60 days for filing). Once a criminal any other person/corporation that case is filed the Defendant(s) must I called Building and Safety to has control or is causing the viola- appear in arraignment court to an- complain about my neighbors not tion. The order will list all violations swer to the charges. keeping up their yard, it has been identified, a remedy for compli- 2 weeks and their yard is still un- ance, and a compliance date. The If the defendant(s) enter into a plea kempt? average compliance time given is agreement with the court, the judge This is a common complaint that 15 to 30 days. may grant them time to comply (generally 30 days) and order them Field Deputies receive everyday. c. Appeal Rights: All persons, cor- We must remember here in the to return to court for compliance porations, etc. listed on the order verification. The judge may impose United States that there is due proc- have appeal rights. They can apply further penalties (maximum six ess, inspectors, and the City must for extension to comply. They also follow the letter of the law. There months in jail and/or $1,000 fine for can file an appeal to challenge the each violation) if the defendant(s) are personal and individual legal violations alleged in the order and/ does not comply. rights of the property owner that or the authority of the department/ need to be taken into account. inspector. These appeals can add The defendants have the right to 1. The Complaint Inspector received to the compliance time. plead not guilty and request a jury trial. The judge in the arraignment your complaint and entered it into 3. After the time limit has expired, the court will set a date and send the the Department’s complaint referral inspector makes a re-inspection of program. The complaint is then sent case to a trial court (the lengths of the property to determine if the the trial and obtaining compliance to the Field Inspector who will owner is in compliance, or has made vary). If the defendant is found schedule an inspection of the prop- any progress. If the owner is working erty. guilty, the court will impose proba- toward bringing the property into tion, and the conditions will vary. 2. A field inspection is made of the compliance, the inspector may grant This process as you can see is property to determine if violations an extension for compliance. lengthy and time consuming. It is for exist and what course of action to 4. Upon re-inspection, if compliance take. It is up to the Field Inspector this reason inspectors take filing has not been obtained, the inspector cases very seriously. They make to make a determination of the se- will then submit the case to the Los every effort to remedy the issues on verity of the violation if one is found. Angeles City Attorney’s Office for the lowest level possible. further enforcement (generally a PAGE 5

TARZANA TARZANA Library Donation Community Cultural Center

O n Saturday, January O n Sunday, De- 12th, the Rotary Club of cember 12th, the Tar- Tarzana-Encino made a zana Community and wonderful contribution of Cultural Center cele- $4,000 for Books-on-CD to brated the dedication the Tarzana-Encino Li- of a garden along Ven- brary. The audio books will tura Boulevard. Coun- Ellis Carpenter, Amaris Bryer, Council- Melissa Potter, Alan Cyrlin, Fon- help members of the com- cilman Dennis P. Zine man Zine, Helen Baker, Patty tayne Holmes, Barbara Y. Leff, munity who are unable to shared in the celebra- McManus, and Lori Singman and Jose Martinez at the Tar- read. The event hosted by zana-Encino Library tion and presented a the Friends of the Library Certificate of Recognition to the board of the Tarzana was a great way to start 2008. Councilman Dennis P. Community and Cultural Center. The Tarzana Commu- Zine is proud to see organizations like the Rotary Club nity Cultural Center has become an important center in and the Friends of the Library take the initiative to care our community. It is not only a symbol of Tarzana, but for the needs of people in the community. It is evident speaks of the love and unity that Tarzana residents that Tarzana is truly a community that cares. hold in their community. No one would have imagined the Tarzana Cultural Center being what it is today. WEST HILLS Once a public storage facility, the Center is now an Neighborhood Council Installation amazing place for children and families to visit.

O n Wednesday, De- cember 5th, Councilman Dennis P. Zine recog- nized departing members of the West Hills Neighborhood Council including Ed Youngblood, Steven Lenski, Leo Councilman Zine with Tina Hong, Zaslov, Sandy Bell, Mary- Mary-Ellen Bordonaro, and Ed Ellen Bordonaro, Lisa Youngblood, outgoing members of the West Hills Neighborhood Avakian, Leslie Bashaar Council and Tina Hong. These members worked greatly toward the successful opera- tions of the West Hills Neighborhood Council and the community. Councilman Zine was excited to honor each member for their contributions. They have spear- headed numerous projects bringing recognition to the West Hills Community as well as the Third Council Dis- trict, including, but not limited to, helping coordinate the new joint Neighborhood Council effort of the South Val- ley Election Alliance, Film Fest and WHNC Newslet- ters. Other activities included joint efforts with Wood- land Hills Neighborhood Council to put on the “Aging In Place” Seminar for Seniors, the annual West Hills/ Canoga Park Fall Fest, and West Hills Farmers Market. We thank every departing member for their efforts and we are looking forward to working with the newly elected West Hills Neighborhood Council. PAGE 6

GRAFFITI CONTINUED FROM Fixing the Leaky Faucet: PAGE 1 Water Conservation in Los Angeles Lastly, as part of the Councilman’s focus on tagging and quality of life N o matter how hard this sea- issues, he was successful in get- son’s rainstorms are trying to con- ting a Q-Star camera set up in the vince us otherwise, there is still a same alleyway where our initial water shortage in Southern Califor- sting took place. Q-Star cameras nia. The City of Los Angeles is have a motion detector that takes a threatened by one of the most po- photo of anyone in the area during tentially severe water shortages specific times, usually between that the region has seen in many 10pm to 6am. Whenever motion is years. A combination of historically detected, the cameras also broad- low groundwater levels, low local cast a loud verbal warning indicat- rainfall, extended drought in the ing that LAPD is taking their photo. Colorado River watershed, below- We will be getting 2 more of these average snowpack in the Sierra cameras for Council District 3 and Nevada Mountains, and federal re- they will be placed in the high- strictions on water imports from the density tagging areas. It is our California State Water Project have hope that incrementally, we will placed an enormous strain on the Photo Courtesy of the City of Anaheim gain the upper-hand on these indi- Southland’s water supply. viduals and make our community a and irrigation requirements that cleaner, safer place to live. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the would cut water use in both interior Department of Water and Power and exterior living spaces. $50,000 REWARD MOTION have already called upon Angele- nos to voluntarily reduce their water It would be irresponsible to assume OFFERED IN TARZANA usage by 10 percent. However, that the population of the City could HATE CRIME since that conservation campaign continue to increase, and that resi- was launched in June 2007, water dential development could intensify, On Thursday, January 17th, a serious usage in the City of Los Angeles without also realizing that such hate crime was committed in the Tar- had actually increased by 1 percent growth places an additional burden zana area. Graffiti vandals defaced as of late last year. Los Angeles, on the water system. The City must property across a two-mile area south like several other cities in the re- re-evaluate its planning and build- of Ventura Boulevard, leaving behind gion, has begun to discuss impos- ing regulations and enact new hateful anti-Semitic messages and ing mandatory water rationing. measures to require minimal water symbols. The graffiti included red usage in all new residential devel- spray-painted swastikas and other Recognizing the need for immedi- opment projects. Councilman Zine’s words intended to provoke fear and ate action, Councilman Zine intro- motion broadens the current ap- anxiety among all area residents. duced a motion that asks the City’s proach of looking at simple unit-by- Councilman Zine recognizes that hate Planning Department and Depart- unit requirements such as low-flow crimes are not isolated incidents and ment of Building and safety to come fixtures. Instead, the motion seeks are intended to create a climate of up with ways to bring about sys- to develop a comprehensive land fear and intimidation for the entire temic change in the way we use use policy that would require all community; thus he took immediate water. The motion calls on the de- action calling for the Council to ap- new residential development to re- partments to report to the City prove a $50,000 reward motion for duce our water-use “footprint.” Council with proposed regulations the leading to the identification, ap- to limit water usage in all new sin- Councilman Zine’s motion was in- prehension, and conviction of the gle- and multi-family residential de- troduced on December 18th, and is vandals. velopments to an amount 10 per- currently awaiting hearings in the Police ask anyone with information to cent less than the previous water Energy & Environment Committee contact Detective Foster Rains or usage of that same parcel. The re- and the Planning and Land Use Detective Andrew Purdy at (818) 374- port will include proposed plumbing Management Committee. 7730. PAGE 7

New Study: ONEgeneration Encino Farmers Market The Benefits of Caffeine and fruit smoothies. Two bakeries and D on’t forget about our a fishmonger complete the market. “ONEgeneration” Encino Farmers While shopping at the market, enjoy H ello again and happy winter to our wonderful seniors and all con- Market -I’m sure that you will not be buying carefully selected craft products stituents of Council District 3! It is disappointed! like handmade soaps, hats and hand- my pleasure to provide you with a The Farmers Market is a fun way crafted clothing, jewelry, and more. few items of importance that may for everyone in the family to spend For more information on the market, be helpful to you all. Did you know time together for shopping, food, contact the Farmers Market Manager, that...senior citizens drinking lots of and fun! The market is open year- at (818) 708-6611 or visit caffeine “lowers” the risk of heart round on Sundays from 8:00am www.onegeneration.org/farmer_market.asp disease death? Many negative until 1:00pm at 17400 Victory Blvd. health myths about coffee drinking (between White Oak and Balboa) may now be transformed into vali- with plenty of convenient parking. It What's in Season? dated health benefits. The regular is a certified farmers market, featur- drinking of caffeinated beverages ing a great variety of California Spring: Sweet cherries, apricots, strawber- by senior citizens (persons age 65 grown fruits, vegetables, fresh flow- ries, early peaches, blackberries, asparagus, artichokes, green beans, peas, potatoes and older) appears to protect them ers, eggs and chicken, honey, against death from heart disease, mushrooms, plants, and more! Dur- Summer: Raspberries, stone fruit, grapes, says a new study. ing the peak months between May figs, melons, pears, peppers, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, summer squash “The protection against death from and November, about 40 farms from all over central and southern Fall: Pumpkins, persimmons, most summer heart disease in the elderly af- California participate. vegetables, almonds, apples, pomegran- forded by caffeine is likely due to ates, walnuts, winter squash caffeine’s enhancement of blood In addition to farm products, the Winter: Navel oranges, blood oranges, pressure,” says John Kassotis, market also offers prepared food: grapefruit, pommelos, cherimoya, root vege- M.D., Associate Professor of Medi- omelets, kosher hot dogs, gourmet tables, broccoli, kale, chard cine at SUNY Downstate Medical tamales, vegan products, delicious Center. The researchers were from kettle corn, plus coffee, lattes, teas, the Medical Center and Brooklyn College. Using data from the first federal National Health and Nutri- tion Examination Survey Epidemi- ologic Follow-up Study, the re- searchers found that survey partici- pants 65 or more years old with higher caffeinated beverage intake exhibited lower relative risk of coro- nary vascular disease and heart mortality than did participants with lower caffeinated beverage intake. The protective effect also was found to be dose-responsive: the higher the caffeine intake, the stronger the protection. But, the protective effect was found only in participants who were not severely hypertensive. http://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Nutrition-

Vitamins/2007/7-02-23- www.onegeneration.org/farmer_market.asp SeniorCitizensDrinking.htm PAGE 8

Neighborhood Council Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the Neighborhood Council Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm held at Canoga Park Community Center: month at 6:30pm held at Valley Village: 20830 Sherman 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park, 91303 (818) Way, Winnetka, 91306 (818) 648-6219. 756-9628. East Winnetka Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 2nd Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the Thursday of the month at 7pm held at AGBU Demirdjian month at 7pm held at Canoga Park Community Center: School Auditorium: 6833 Oakdale Avenue, Winnetka, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park, 91303 for 91306 for Senior Lead Officer Raigoza (818) 374-7631. rd Senior Lead Officer Padron (818) 731-2583 and 3 West Winnetka Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month (South Canoga Park) at 7pm held Tuesday of the month held at Valley Village: 20830 at the Valley Village Center: 20830 Sherman Way, Win- Sherman Way, Winnetka, 91306 for Senior Lead Offi- netka, 91306 for Senior Lead Officer Velasquez (818) cer Zumstein (818) 374-7634. 374-7634. st rd Chamber of Commerce Meeting: 1 Monday of the Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast: 3 month at 6:30pm held at Canoga Park Bowl: 20122 Thursday of the month at 7:30am held at Hometown Buf- Vanowen Street, Winnetka, 91306. fet: 6705 N. Fallbrook Avenue, West Hills, 91307 (818) 884-9906.

Neighborhood Council Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm held at Tarzana Elementary School: 5726 Neighborhood Council Meeting: 3rd Monday of the Topeka Drive, Tarzana, 91356 (818) 345-1966. month at 7pm held at the Canoas Banquet Hall: 18136 Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the Sherman Way, Reseda, 91335 (818) 832-7540. month at 7:30pm at the West Valley Police Station: Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the 19020 Vanowen Street, Reseda, 91335 with the Senior month at 7pm held at the West Valley Police Station: Lead Officer Daryl Scoggins (818) 374-7630. 19020 Vanowen Street, Reseda, 91335 Senior Lead Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Last Thursday of the Officer Maldonado (818) 374-7635 & Senior Lead Offi- month at 7:30am held at the Chamber Office: 20121 cer Rygh (818) 731-2581. Ventura Blvd., Suite 309, Woodland Hills, 91367 (818) Chamber of Commerce Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the 347-4737. month at 7:30am held at Reseda Neighborhood Council Property Owners Association: 2nd Monday of the office, 18341 Sherman Way, #102, Reseda, 91335 (818) month at 7:30pm held at the Tarzana Community & Cul- 345-1920. tural Center: 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, 91356 (818) 344-2137.

Neighborhood Council Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Neighborhood Council Meeting: 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm held at Woodland Hills Academy Audi- month at 7:30pm held at Chaminade High School: 7500 torium: 20800 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91367. Chaminade Ave., West Hills, 91304 (818) 719-8656. Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the Neighborhood Watch Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30pm held at Woodland Hills Library: 22200 month at 7pm held at Pomelo Elementary School: 7633 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91367 Senior Lead Offi- March Avenue, West Hills, 91304. Senior Lead Officer cer McGee (818) 731-2574. Janet Zumstein (818) 374-7630. Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Last Thursday of the Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast: 3rd month at 7:30am held at the Chamber Office: 20121 Thursday of the month at 7:30am held at Hometown Buf- Ventura Blvd., Suite 309, Woodland Hills, 91367 fet: 6705 N. Fallbrook Avenue, West Hills, 91307 (818) (818) 347-4737. 648-6219. PAGE 9

I receive numerous notes of thanks throughout the course of my service and I want to share a few excerpts with you. I send each of you my most sincere “Thank You” for all of your kind words. –Councilman Zine As Consul General, I enjoyed meeting truly committed, passion- On behalf of the entire PALS organization, I thank you for your ate, and loyal public servants like you. I am thankful for having generous support and contribution to our annual “Help the Kids” the opportunity of working with the members of the Los Angeles golf tournament. Your sponsorship was greatly appreciated and City Council in our mutual goal of serving the great community helped us tremendously in reaching our goal. of Los Angeles. I praise your incessant efforts for the better- -Richard J. O’Linn, Police Activity League Supporters ment of our people’s lives. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of -Ruben Beltran, Consulado General de Mexico Peace Over Violence, we thank you for donating a Silent Auc- As 2007 draws to a close I would like to thank you for your dedi- tion item to our 36th Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner. Be- cated service throughout the year. The Twice a Citizen banquet cause of you and other donors, we are looking forward to a very was an overwhelming success due to the outstanding efforts by successful event and silent auction. individuals who make up the Reserve Corps and those of the -Patricia Giggans & Deborah Klar, Los Angeles Commis- Reserve Foundation. While several Reserve Officers were hon- sion on Assaults Against Women ored, each member who devotes their precious time to the City Thank you for your support of the 2007 North Valley YMCA of Los Angeles, deserves to be praised. Booster Club Dinner. Your participation helped make this year’s -Jim Cansler & Craig Herron, Los Angeles Police Depart- event the most successful in the history of the North Valley ment YMCA. On behalf of the residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, -Greig Smith & Mitchell Englander, 12th Council District thank you for your generous support of our Wells Fargo Walk of I want to personally thank you for being the lone dissenting vote Ages VIII, 5K Walk/Run event. Your Heart sponsorship helped on the Kim Fisher matter. Your ability to see through to these us reach our goal of $350,000. The funds raised from this im- sham cases make you a shining example that the remainder of portant Walk will be used to ensure that our residents continue the City Council should follow. to have a secure life filled with dignity in their golden years. -Emily Gutierrez, Los Angeles Fire Department -Shelly Markman, Walk of Ages Chair On behalf of the Save the Parade Campaign, thank you for your On behalf of ONEgeneration, I thank you for your sponsorship th support in saving this year’s parade. We’d also like to thank the of the ONEgeneration Healthy Living Festival and 12 Annual residents in district 3 for joining us on the parade route! Walk-A-Thon held on October 27, 2007. The elements may -Greg Durfee, The Save the Parade Family have been against us –fire, air quality, and finally rain– but spir- its were still high, and we are so grateful for your support and Thanks so much for the $100 donation for the Boy Scout & Girl enthusiasm. Scout WLACC Patrol Challenge. It turned out to be a terrific -Jim Esterle, ONEgeneration success. -Paul Oliver, Patrol Challenge Co-Chair On behalf of the members of Assistance League of San Fer- nando Valley, a chapter of National Assistance League, I wish Thanks to your generous donation valued at approximately to thank you for your very generous donation of $1,000. Your $200 to support Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley, our contribution helps us make a difference in the San Fernando Come Fly With Us fundraiser was a great success. Valley as we assist school children in need, cheer the elderly -Melanie Merians, Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley and give comfort to adults and children who are victims of sex- I want to congratulate Dennis Zine for taking action against the ual abuse. Paparazzi in Los Angeles. There are appropriate places to take -Veronica Sibley & Karen Crandall, Assistance League of pictures of celebrities such as Red Carpet premieres. They San Fernando Valley should not be permitted to stalk celebrities and endanger peo- On behalf of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation ples lives. and Parks and the Los Angeles Federation of Senior Citizen -Richard Kerner, Los Angeles Clubs, I would like to give my most sincere thanks and appre- On behalf of El Projecto del Barrio, we would like to express a ciation. Your generous donation went far and beyond what I had heartfelt thank you for your participation and contribution to our hoped for, and I am truly grateful. Navidad En El Barrio 2007. Your contribution, care and support -Kimberly Simonet, Recreation and Parks made this annual Christmas a special event for families of the On behalf of the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Task San Fernando Valley community. Force, I would like to thank you for your support and generous -Corinne Sanchez, El Proyecto del Barrio donation of $500 towards our Domestic Violence Awareness Thank you so much for your wonderful donation of $200 this Month Observance event. Your generous contribution helped month. By your participation in this ministry you provide shelter, cover event expenses as well as outreach efforts. education and nurturing of homeless, new mothers and their -Carol Tantau, City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Task precious infants. Force -Betty Breneman, Angels Way Maternity Home PAGE 10

Councilman Zine at the starting line of the Jill Joncich and Councilman Zine at the AYSO Supervisor Yvonne Burke is honored in City Jewish Home for the Aging Walk of Ages Region 71 “VIP” Team Dinner Council for her years of public service

Councilman Zine, DWP General Manager Councilman Zine and Michael Hattar celebrat- Councilman Zine welcomes the arrival of David Nahai, and Commissioner Lee Kanon ing the 6-Year Anniversary of HomeTown BizFed (the LA County Business Federation), Alpert on the set of Prime Time Zine Buffet an alliance of LA County businesses

The Woodland Hills Homeowners Organiza- The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce Instal- Councilman Zine being interviewed by abc7 tion Meeting lation Dinner regarding paparazzi in Los Angeles

Chief Planning Deputy Jonathan Brand and Administrative Assistant Maria Aguiniga and Councilman Zine speaks at a press confer- Councilman Zine touring Northrup- Councilman Zine feeding the homeless at ence in Reseda announcing Congressman Grumman's Navigation Systems Division in the Los Angeles Mission during the Christ- Sherman’s securing of federal funds for street Warner Center mas season resurfacing throughout the district PAGE 11

The Canoga Park-West Hills Chamber of Community members with Councilman Zine at Councilman Zine joined the Los Angeles Commerce Breakfast a holiday party in the District Office Mission March for Human Dignity on Presi- dents’ Day

JOAQUIN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 LIVE LIKE A CHAMPION CON- We asked the new parents all about Joaquin. Here’s what they had to say: TINUED FROM PAGE 2 Favorite Mommy Moment So Far: A couple hours after birth he looked directly at me and gave me a huge smile! It was a very touching and heartwarming moment! Favorite Daddy Moment So Far: Seeing Joaquin be born and cutting the umbilical cord. Favorite Grandparents' Moment So Far: The Pomposo Grandparents love to see him bathe and wiggle around in program, the event was updated the water. They also enjoy seeing his many facial expres- with new on-site activities, many sions. The Mendez Grandparents love seeing how much of which are tied to celebrity ath- the baby resembles their son (my hubby) Alex. letes who are depicted in life- Any unexpected "adventures?": Changing diapers is sized photos demonstrating what always an adventure. I've had to change him three times in it takes to “Live Like a Champion.” a row because he's managed to wet his clothes and me According to the California Health while on the changing table. and Human Services Agency, The number of hours baby Joaquin is (not) sleeping a night: Averaging 4 approximately one in three chil- hours a night. Can't wait till Joaquin sleeps a full 8 hours straight! dren in California are obese or What trick do you use to make the baby fall asleep? He loves his melody overweight. In addition, almost 40 teddy bear which emits womb sounds and best of all it makes him sleep eas- percent of school-aged children ier. Swaddling also helps a lot. are physically unfit. Events like this are extremely important ac- New Mommy Tips: Sleep when the baby sleeps and whenever family or cording to Councilman Zine be- friends are around, ask for help. cause children, especially those How do you feel?: After overcoming initial feelings of being overwhelmed, living in low income communities, I'm truly enjoying motherhood. There have been challenging moments along often do not have the resources the way, but the whole experience has been extremely to lead healthier lifestyles. Our rewarding. Becoming a mom has given me a new per- office will be working with these spective and outlook on life. and other programs in the future Anything you would like to add?: Thank you to all the to make sure that our children community members who have sent their well wishes dur- learn the important lessons of ing this very special moment in my life. In particular I'd like healthy eating and exercise. To- to thank Nancy Sweeney and Mary Paterson for organiz- gether, we hope to make a dent in ing the community baby shower back in December. It was childhood obesity numbers in the a fabulous surprise and it made me feel very appreciated Valley, so that our kids have the and loved. My family and I are truly blessed to have you best chance possible for a all in our lives! healthy, vibrant future. Cliff Ruff Brian Perry Christopher Olsen Chief of Staff Chief Legislative Deputy Legislative Deputy [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Jonathan Brand Maria Aguiniga Carleen Gonzalez Chief Planning Deputy Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant [email protected] Resolutions & Certificates [email protected] [email protected]

Jessica Tarman William Ayala Sheree Adams Communications/ Council Aide, Front Office Front Office Media Director [email protected] Senior Citizen/Clergy Liaison [email protected] [email protected]

Max Freedman LeeAnn Braun Andre Lewis Council Aide, Planning Council Aide, Planning Special Projects [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Octaviano Rios, Jr. Dennis Bogard Jose Martinez Field Deputy Field Deputy Field Deputy Woodland Hills & Winnetka Canoga Park & Reseda Tarzana & West Hills [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Gennessa Stamp Cara Goldman Samantha Freedman District Office Manager Council Aide, Front Office Council Aide, Front Office [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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