Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association: October 2007 Archives

Airport Noise Committee Chair Wayne Williams reports that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has appointed three new resident-friendly members to the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council (VNY CAC). VNY CAC is almost exclusively pro-aviation and has been successful at moving the frustation of residents away from public officials.

By replacing pro-aviation members with new individuals, Villaraigosa is supporting crowded communities that are affected by aviation noise in the valley. Williams, a member of the VNY CAC and appointed by City Councilmember Jack Weiss, thanked Villaraigosa for his awareness and action supporting the residents. Williams hopes to soon have anti-noise supporters appointed to the advisory council by L.A. Councilmembers Wendy Greuel, Richard Alarcon, and Dennis Zine. This would bring balance to the VNY CAC.

Claims of less traffic have been made for the Library Square neighborhood, near the new Best Buy on Van Nuys Boulevard. Pat Davenport, field deputy for Councilmember Wendy Greuel, reports that the requests on how to reduce traffic have been honored. Signs forbidding trucks more than 6,000 gross weight will take effect at the intersection of Milbank and Sylmar soon, as well as in Milbank Street and Hazeltine Avenue.

Other issues to be considered include delivery trucks cutting through residential neighborhoods, not including resident deliveries. Davenport also reports that the city's department of street services is installing new bumpouts, or curb extentions, along Moorpark Street. These bumpouts are being paid for with $175,000 contributed by Best Buy.