Officer Sue Shine from the Glendale Police Department will be at Joe Bridges Clubhouse at Glenoaks Park this coming Thursday, May 26th from 6-8 PM to help us set up a Neighborhood Watch Program here in the canyon. Hope you can join us for this important meeting.
Glenoaks Canyon Neighborhood Watch Program
Come join Lt. Todd Anderson and Officer Sue Shine to discuss our Glenoaks Canyon Neighborhood Watch Program.
Event will be held Thursday, May 26th, 2011 from 6pm-8pm at Joe Bridges Clubhouse in Glenoaks Park.
City Council Candidates Forum to be Held March 10th
Election day is April 5th and this is a very critical election. The Verdugo Woodlands West Homeowner's Association is sponsoring a City Council Candidates Forum. All City Council Candidates will be in attendance. The Forum will be held Thursday, March 10th at 7pm at the First Congregational Church (Cañada and Wabasso). Please see the flyer for more information. City Council Candidate Forum
Winter 2011 Digital Echo Now Available
While our tireless neighborhood walkers have been busy delivering the Echo right to your door, we also want to bring it right to your computer screen.You can read it here:
Please remember that if you haven't done so, it is time to renew your GOCHA membership. You can do so by downloading the new membership form and sending it along with a check to GOCHA.
Screening at Glenoaks Elem. to Help College View Elem. Needs
The Glenoaks Elementary School PTA has joined forces with College View PTA in community outreach efforts to raise funds for College View, a GUSD school for students with special needs.
On Friday, February 4, 2011 we will be screening…
JASON BATEMAN THINKS I’M DEAD
a documentary by Amy Keating Rogers (Mom of children at Glenoaks and College View and PTA President at College View)
Synopsis: Back in 1978, Jason Bateman kissed Amy Keating. Years later he thought she was dead not once, but twice. So Amy went on a quest to find Jason to tell him that she is still alive.
Come join us for a fun evening and find out what happened!
Time: Doors open at 7 pm Place: Glenoaks Auditorium (2012 E. Glenoaks Bl., Glendale, 91206) Price: $10/person
Drinks and refreshments will also be for sale.
All proceeds will go to College View PTA.
Learn about College View at http://collegeviewglendale.org/ Learn about the movie at http://jasonbatemanthinksimdead.com/
This movie is appropriate for all audiences but will be best enjoyed by those 8 years old and above.
For more information, please contact Marine Davtyan at m.davtyan@yahoo.com.
Information on Door-to-Door Solicitors
There has been an increase in door-to-door solicitations in the area. The Glendale Police Department urges all of us to be aware that some of these solicitors may not be legitimate and has issued an Information Release about these Door-to-Door Solicitors. The memo can be found here: Glendale Police Information Release
Information on Door-to-Door Solicitors
Date Posted: 23 November 2010
There has been an increase in door-to-door solicitations in the city. While this is legal, a permit must be obtained for any type of door-to-door advertising or soliciting in Glendale.
The larger concern is solicitors fraudulently seeking money for a charity or product they do not represent or will not deliver. Some solicitors may identify themselves as living in the neighborhood when they may be not. People can also pose as solicitors to avail themselves to unattended vehicles and homes.
Legitimate solicitors operate in Glendale, but they require a permit issued by the clerk’s office. Advertisers who leave material at your home also require a permit. Religious and non-profit organizations are allowed to distribute materials in the city without a permit as long as they are not seeking donations or selling a product.
If you are contacted by a solicitor, ask for their organization ID (or letter of introduction) and their city-issued permit. If they cannot provide either, close your door. Never let a stranger into your home. You can contact the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours to verify a permit at (818) 548-2090. You can alert the police to suspicious soliciting at (818) 548-4840. If the solicitor is aggressive or you feel endangered in any way, please call 911.
Below is a sample of a city issued permit. The name and address of the permit holder will appear on the actual permit, and the words “File Copy” will not.
To learn more of the police department's Area Command strategy, please follow this link:
http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/police/area_command.asp
or copy and paste it into your browser's URL window.
Boy Scouts and Salvation Army Collecting Canned Goods in the Canyon
The Boy Scouts in our area are partnering with our local Salvation Army to try to stock up the food pantry before the holidays. This weekend (November 13) scouts will be dropping off paper bags on our porches. If you'd like to help, fill the bags with canned goods and simply leave the bags in a visible place at 9am on the following Saturday, November 20th. The bags will be picked up without disturbing your Saturday at all. Last year this canyon donated 1 ton of food to the Salvation Army... Pretty amazing. The scouts are looking forward to our help again this year. Remember...pickup is 9am November 20. So fill those bags. And thanks in advance!
City Council to Meet on Hollister Terrace Zoning and Setbacks
On Tuesday, November 16 at 6pm, the Glendale City Council will have a hearing to consider a proposal to amend the zoning ordiance in order to preserve prevailing setbacks on Hollister Terrace. Attached is the official notice and maps from the city.
Halloween on Hollister is Almost Here
It's that time of year again when our neighborhood ghouls and ghosts come out to haunt Hollister Terrace. Once again, GOCHA and the wonderful people on Hollister Terrace will make for a safe and family friendly night of fun. Like in years past, the 2300-2400 block of Hollister Terrace (between Edwards Pl. and Tryon) will be closed to non-residential vehicles between 5:00pm and 9:00pm on Sunday, October 31st. So put on your costume (come on parents, you too!) bring the kids, and take a stroll down Haunted Hollister Terrace to enjoy some spirited decoarations, games, special events and lots of fun. We hope to see you there.
Action Requested: Help Save Our Public Transportation
Action Alert: Vote to Terminate Beeline Shuttle This Tuesday at the Glendale City Council Meeting
Due to low ridership, the Glendale City Council is voting to terminate the BeeLine Shuttle in Glenoaks Canyon this Tuesday, Oct. 5th. Public transportation into Glenoaks Canyon has been provided continuously since the 1930s and it is a service that we hate to lose. Please help save this important canyon resource by attending the city council meeting and speaking out in favor of keeping the Beeline.
As mentioned at our GOCHA Annual Meeting on September 22nd, the City of Glendale is now considering removal of all public transportation in our Glenoaks Canyon. The Transportation Department submitted their recommendation to remove Line 13 to the Glendale City Council for their final decision to permanently stop all public transportation up Glenoaks Blvd.
GOCHA has been advised that the most effective method of communication would be to speak during Oral Communications* at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 at 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor. The regular business agenda starts at 6:00 PM. Please try to attend this council meeting.
We also recommend writing to Metro, Mr. Don Knabe, knabed@metro.net, the Metro Board, Mr. Arthur T.Leahy, leahya@metro.net , and Supervisor Michael Antonovich, fifthdistrict@bos.lacounty.gov.
Please contact Angela Vukos at (818) 247-2781 or via email svukos@sbcglobal.net if you will be able to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Thank you for your support.
*ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Per Mayor Policy – to follow after all other Agenda Items) Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each Speaker is allowed 5 minutes. Council may question or respond to the speaker but there will be no debate or decision. The City Manager may refer the matter to the appropriate department for investigation and report.