Disasters Happen Year-Round –
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For over 40 years, the Topanga Town Council (TTC) has proudly served the local interests of the residents, businesses, property owners, environment and wildlife in Topanga Canyon, and looks forward to serving you in now and in the future.
The Town Council acts on your behalf in many ways—from appearing at County hearings on land development and water issues, to serving on local committees for emergency preparedness, safety and environmental causes in our canyon, to developing community communication tools such as OneTopanga.com. The Council is very active assisting our homeless, seniors and youth by supporting various local organizations in their efforts to collectively improve quality of life in our canyon.
The Town Council is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(4) non-profit organization that exists because of resident, landowner and business owner participation. All of our programs were born from community concerns and requests.
TOPANGA ACCESS CARDS ON SALE!
NOTE: FORMER ACCESS CARD-HOLDERS CAN RENEW ONLINE - click here
Thank you for making the Topanga Access Card part of your emergency preparedness program. The Access Card is more effective than other forms of ID because, 1) it gives access to children, elderly and disabled adults, 2) expedites entry by ZONE NUMBER when officers deem it safe to return to the canyon, 3) has vital information on the backside of the card that can aid in emergencies. All proceeds from the cards help fund many community projects. Learn about it here: Committees, Projects & Programs.
I. FIRST-TIME RESIDENT APPLICANTS:
Along with your completed registration form (online or pdf downloadable form), mail or email a passport photo (2"x2"), along with a copy of your driver's license or state ID, and one of the types of address verification if your driver's license does not include your current Topanga address (utility bill, bank or mortgage statement, or lease). Also, include a $12 payment per applicant payable to: Topanga Town Council, PO Box 1085, Topanga, CA, 90290.
Note: Please do not send a scanned copy of your actual passport, but the separate photo used to apply for a passport. This is what we're looking for: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
II. A RESIDENT'S CAREGIVER ACCESS CARD:
1. Each resident and their caregiver will need to submit the necessary documents and payments mentioned above (first-time applicant) and the completed forms mentioned below.
Mail the above to:
Topanga Town Council
P.O. Box 1085
Topanga, CA 90290
Or email to:
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Here's an example of what your card will look like:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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To leave a voicemail: 310-455-3001, ext 0
Topanga Access Cards
Renew Online, click here.
New applicants, click here.
TOPANGA TOWN COUNCIL'S DOWNTOWN BANNER POLE PROGRAM
The banner program is intended to provide pride in the community, add color and excitement to Topanga’s streetscape, promote community activities, special events, and other cultural or sporting activities, as well as promote programs important to the town’s image, economic interest and organizations serving the community. Special rental pricing is given to local Topanga non-profit organizations.
Only a nonprofit organization may request permission to place banners for the purpose of promoting the organization or a special event that is held in or around Topanga, CA and be open to the public, or have a common interest to the general community, or recognize and/or contribute to the cultural fabric of the Town.
Banners may not advertise or promote commercial products or services, or religious, political or social viewpoints; however, sponsorship names are allowed on the banners, but are subject to restrictions and design. There must be a direct connection between the banner design and the event.
There are four (4) banner poles located on non-County property, street-side at 141 South Topanga Canyon Blvd at the General Creek Shopping Center, Topanga, CA. Banners are 3’x8’ vertical format. A permit is not required for use.
To request banner pole rental information and pricing, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Funds collected from banner pole rentals go toward programs and projects benefiting Topanga. Click here to see a list of current Topanga Town Council programs & projects.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY – BECOME A TOWN COUNCIL VOLUNTEER!
Friends of the Council
The Friends of the Topanga Town Council (volunteers) was created so individuals of all ages could contribute to Topanga Canyon, but not to invest a vast amount of time doing so. This organization is designed so people can contribute individually—as much or as little as they want; but collectively to make a tremendous impact on our community.
Friends of the Council are people inside and outside of the canyon—homeowners, renters, business owners, parents, retirees, hipsters, artists, students and friends—who are working together to create and maintain a vibrant community. They are people who bring fresh perspectives, new resources and continued enthusiasm into Topanga—making it a vital and thriving community.
Being a volunteer can be an occasional or routine commitment—whatever you please. You pick the project or position that brings out your talent or desire of service. Being a Friend is a very flexible position that has few demands of time and no (or limited) meetings.
So, come on and get involved! Keep your finger on the pulse of what's going on in our canyon by volunteering. It’s a great way to network, get the latest and greatest in the canyon, and meet new friends. The Town Council is grateful for any amount of time you wish to give. We look forward to meeting YOU!
Become a Board Member
Or, if you want to make a larger contriburion, volunteer by becoming a Board Member. There are special requirements for Board Member participation.
The Topanga Town Council is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, non-governmental, all volunteer organization.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
These programs can be done individually or as a team of volunteers. Pick any area that interests you. Most require a COUPLE OF HOURS a year. Others, a COUPLE OF DAYS a year. A few require a day or two a month. Some projects you can do out of your home! Most of these positions require less than 6 days a year of your time. Call or email us for more information.
Occassional Volunteer Opportunities:
• Access Card Events
• Annual County Disaster Drill
• Emergency Preparedness Programs
• Fire Station 69 Chili Dinner
• Mailings & Signage
• Through Town, OneTopanga Promotions
• Neighborhood Network
• Newcomer’s Welcome Package
• Pet Preparedness Promotion
• School Programs
• T-CEP Emergency Fair
• Topanga Creek Clean-up - a RCDSMM Earth Day event
• Topanga License Plates - order and distribute to retailers
• Fundraising Development
• Grant Writer
• Tax Consultant
• Legal Consultant
• Graphic Designer
• OneTopanga.com Website Content - Pick a favorite area that you’d like to submit or help coordinate
• OneTopanga.com Website - Writer, Proof Reader, Advertising Sales, Optimization, Social Media, or Video & Photo editor
Regular Volunteer Opportunities:
• Bookkeeper
• Downtown Banner Poles - Banner sales, Maintenance
• Graffiti Patrol
• Monitor phone messages - Town Council, OneTopanga, Access Cards
• Neighborhood Network
• Newcomer’s Welcome Package
• Topanga Bridge Maintenance - Flowers, Watering, Painting
• OneTopanga.com Website Content - Pick a favorite area that you’d like to submit or help coordinate
• OneTopanga.com Website - Writer, Proof Reader, Advertising Sales, Optimization, Social Media, or Video & Photo edito
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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WE WANT TO EXTEND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL:
Without our volunteers who put in endless hours, the many programs of the Topanga Town Council would not be possible.
Name |
Area of Contribution |
Jennifer Babcock | Graphic Design, OneTopanga.com, TTC website |
Vincent Baldino | Promotional Mailers |
Becca Barkin | Access Cards, Canyon Sages |
Ron Coleman | Public porta potty |
Rosi Dagit | Photography, OneTopanga animal cams |
Katie Dalsemar | Photography |
Jane Donaldson & City Hearts Jr. Board | Newcomer welcome bags |
Miriam Geer | Photography |
Dan Hanrahan | Banners, graphic design, special events |
Michele Johnson | Canyon Sages, special events |
Ken Mazur | OneTopanga music and videos |
Dayna Miller | Special events, bookkeeping |
Karla Morrison | OneTopanga's Community Calendar, Fireman's Chili Dinner, special events |
Manish Mukerjee | County development hearings |
Diana Norwood | Special events, newcomer welcome bags |
Sharon Peykar | Access Cards, social media, office administration |
Bruce Royer | HUB of Topanga |
Neil Shaw | Special events |
Billy Stern | Promotions |
Tam Taylor | Special events |
Jane Terjung | OneTopanga Forums |
Julio Valenzuela | Promotions |
Tony Verebes | Photography |
Taylor Walker | Special events, office administration, social media |
Topanga’s history has always attracted people of many interests, opinions, beliefs and styles.
But the success of the community has been, “to be one in spirit — with self, nature and others” . . . a well known Topanga mantra.
Thus, OneTopanga.com was born.
Get connected to: Canyon Chatter Forum, Civic News, Committees & Projects, Community Calendar, Current Conditions, Downloads & Links, Emergency Info, Maps, Photo Gallery, Shop Local, Surveys & Contests, Topanga Directory, Topanga Resources, and more!
THE TOWN COUNCIL'S CURRENT PROJECTS, PROGRAMS & COMMITTEES
• OneTopanga.com – Topanga's Community Website
• Topanga Resident Access Cards
• Access Topanga
• Topanga's Shop Local Campaign
• Graffiti & Trash Patrol
• Community Porta-Potty Program
• Slow Down Through Town
• Los Angeles County Hearings
• CHP & Sheriff Department Crime & Safety Programs
• Topanga Emergency Management Task Force
• Topanga Emergency Drills
• Topanga Canyon Blvd Roadside Committee
• Topanga Small Business Alliance
• HUB of Topanga (Topanga's non-profit organizations)
• Water District 29 Budget Planning Committee
• Red Flag Awareness Campaign
• Topanga Creek Cleanup Committee
• Canyon Sages Senior Committee
• RCDSMM Animal Cams
• Topanga Do-Gooders Award
THE TOWN COUNCIL ACTS & PROMOTES ON BEHALF OF TOPANGA RESIDENTS:
• Town Hall Meetings
• Topanga Wildlife Corridor Protection
• Topanga Canyon Boulevard Traffic Assessment
• Local Coastal Plan Protection
• Topanga Community Pool Program
• Aerial Fire Protection Promotion
• Topanga Survival Guide
• Save Topanga State Park
• Crime Prevention & Safety
THE TOWN COUNCIL INTERFACES WITH LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS:
• Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
• District 27 Senator's Office
• District 50 Assemblymember's Office
• The California Governor's Office
• California Coastal Commission
• Los Angeles County Regional Planning
• California Department of Transportation
• California Department of Public Works
• Los Angeles County Fire Department & Station 69
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
• California Highway Patrol
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Waterworks District 29
• Los Angeles County Census Committee
• Resource Conservation District
• Mountain Recreation & Conservation Authority
THE TOWN COUNCIL LIAISONS WITH THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:
• TASC (Topanga Association for a Scenic Community)
• RCDSMM (Resource Conservation District Santa Monica Mountains)
• T-CEP (Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness)
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
• Red Cross
• Arson Watch
• California Fire Safe Council
• STAR Program
• Canyon Sages
• Topanga Library
• Topanga Chamber of Commerce
• Topanga Animal Rescue
• Topanga Community Club
• Topanga Historical Society
• Topanga Canyon Watershed Committee
• Topanga Emergency Preparedness Planning Group
THESE PROGRAMS EXIST ONLY BECAUSE OF PEOPLE'S GENEROSITY AND THE FUNDS FROM THE ACCESS CARD SALES AND ONETOPANGA.COM ADVERTISING.
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*Special requirements for Board Member participation
**A Friend of the Council is a very flexible position that is less demanding of time and has no (or limited) meetings.
BE PREPARED!
Disasters Happen Year Round.
Make getting your annual Topanga Access Card part of your family’s emergency preparedness plan.
ACCESS CARD IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN OTHER FORMS OF ID
Gives Access to Children, Elderly and Disabled Adults:
Unlike other forms of ID, non-driving children, elderly, disabled adults and their caregivers with an Access Card will be able to enter the canyon with a non-resident driver. For more information on caregiver cards, click here.
Expedites Entry by Zone for all Residents:
The Access Card displays your ZONE Number which will expedite re-entry when CHP and Sheriff’s Dept. deem it safe.
Has Vital Emergency Contact Information at Your Fingertips:
Important numbers are printed on the backside to aid in emergencies.
THE CARD THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Proceeds from Access Cards help fund the Topanga Town Council’s Community Projects:
Learn more about the projects of the Town Council here: Committees, Projects & Programs.
TO GET YOUR CARD
New Cardholders & Caregivers:
Apply for a First-Time Access Card
Renewing Cardholders:
Renew Online
For More Information:
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THE TOPANGA LICENSE PLATE FRAMES made its debut several decades ago as a fun way to promote our town and help fund Topanga Town Council programs and projects. Since that time, hundreds of frames have been sold and can be seen displayed on local cars.
Today, the Town Council is also offering a new frame design to show off resident civic pride or for you to give as a gift.
We thank you for helping support important programs that serve the Topanga community! To see how your donation helps Topanga's special causes, click here.
NEW! TOPANGA – A NATURAL HIGH - License Plate Frame
Color: Black
Price: $15.00
Online Only: Order Now
TOPANGA - License Plate Frame
Colors: Red, Green, Black
Price: $15.00
In-Store Only: Topanga Lumber, 506 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Please visit the Civic News section on OneTopanga.com. Here you will find important and helpful imformation and updates for the residents of Topanga. Click below to get connected to:
Crime & Safety:
CHP - West Valley Division
Community Alerts
Crime Prevention Tips
Crime Reports
LA County Fire Department
Lost Hills Sheriff Station