March 1, 2024 |  | When I’m asked what makes Council District 12 unique, I always say that in large part, it’s because of the many incredible people and organizations dedicated to the well-being of our community. Last weekend, that dedication was on full display. In partnership with Volunteers Cleaning Communities, dozens of neighbors came together for a day of service to help clean up and beautify Devonshire St. |  | On Thursday, after decades of service to the Los Angeles Police Department, and nearly six years as its police chief, Michel Moore bid farewell to his role as the department’s top officer. Serving as the Chief of Police for one of the largest police departments in the nation is no easy task but Chief Moore served our city dutifully and helped guide the LAPD during difficult times.
As the Mayor and the Police Commission conduct a nationwide search for the next chief, our city remains in good hands with interim Chief Dominic H. Choi, who was sworn in Friday as LAPD's 58th Chief of Police. A milestone in the city's history, Chief Choi is the first Asian American to lead the department and is someone that I know has the integrity, constitution, and knowledge to keep the Los Angeles Police Department running smoothly. |
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|  | I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the beginning of Women's History Month. Whether it's in business, philanthropy, education, government, science, or technology, our community is filled with women whose tenacity, intelligence, and want for a better future have benefited our community greatly.
In honor of Women's History Month, here’s a compiled list of just a few women-owned businesses in CD12. Follow this link to see that list. |  | | LEGISLATIVE UPDATES | Addressing Sunshine Canyon Landfill Following prolonged complaints about the odors emitting from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill and continuous wet weather, I have instructed the Sunshine Canyon Landfill Local Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Sanitation to report on the work being done to address complaints and what steps are being taken to address the root cause of the odors. | | CD12 COMMUNITY UPDATES |  | Overnight Closure of Topanga Canyon BoulevardThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) in the San Fernando Valley for bus pad construction. One lane in each direction will be closed Monday through Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting March 7. All lanes will reopen at 6:00 a.m. after each night. The construction will impact the following intersections of Topanga Canyon Boulevard: Southbound Mayall Street Southbound Lassen Street Southbound Plummer Street Southbound Prairie Street Southbound Nordhoff Street Southbound Gresham Street Southbound Parthenia Street Southbound Chase Street Southbound Roscoe Boulevard Southbound Strathern Street
The work is part of a project to repave State Route 27 (SR-27) and upgrade curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and bus pads in the San Fernando Valley and through the unincorporated area of Topanga. The work zone spans more than 18 miles on SR-27 from Pacific Coast Highway to Devonshire Street in Chatsworth. |
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| | Free Rides on Election Day!
On Tuesday, March 5, Metro is offering free rides on Metro bus, rail, bike share, and Micro to encourage voters to go Metro to the voting polls. There are nine ballot drop boxes at Metro stations and many more near bus stops. Voting polls for the California Primary Election are open until 8pm on March 5. Plan your trip at metro.net |
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| | City of LA Legacy Business ProgramThe City of Los Angeles is proud to launch the Legacy Business Program, an ongoing initiative to celebrate and support the visibility and sustainability of long-standing Legacy Businesses with tangible benefits, including technical assistance, promotional support, and access to grants and loans.
A “Legacy Business” is defined as a business open to the public that has been in operation for 20 or more years within the same community and which meets three of the following four criteria: • It contributes significantly to its community's history or identity. • It sustains and cultivates distinctive cultural traditions or practices. • The business is not franchised or affiliated with a national corporate chain. • It provides vital goods and services in a language and manner that is culturally accessible to the community
The Legacy Business Program aims to foster economic empowerment by encouraging patronage of participating legacy businesses throughout Los Angeles. Key Highlights of the Legacy Business Program include access to grants & loans, technical assistance, and promotional activities.
Businesses are encouraged to learn more and apply today at: bit.ly/LAlegacy. |
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| | Rescheduled Virtual Presentation on Granada Hills Pool Public ArtworkJoin Councilmember Lee, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Department of Recreation and Parks for a virtual community presentation on the proposed Granada Hills Pool Public Artwork. This meeting will take place on March 6 at 6:00pm. Follow this link on the day of to join the Zoom meeting.
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| | Registration for Spring PlayLAThanks to the LA28 Olympics and Paralympic Games commitment, the PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Program provides affordable and accessible sports programming to kids of all abilities through Los Angeles. For qualifying families, the program is offered for $10.00. From baseball to surfing, these leagues and clinics offer a fantastic opportunity for children to learn new skills, make friends, and stay active in a fun and supportive environment. To learn about all the PlayLA Spring Sports Leagues and Clinics, please visit www.laparks.org/play-la. |
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| | L.A. Zoo’s Paid Internship ProgramThe Los Angeles Zoo’s 10-week paid internship program is returning for Summer 2024! The Zoo is recruiting enrolled college students interested in animals, conservation, and/or the communities of L.A. to participate in the 2024 Paid Internship Program. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, reside in the City of Los Angeles, enrolled in the spring semester in college, and self-identify as a member of a historically excluded community from the zoo, science, and conservation fields. More information on the Paid Internship Program can be found on the Zoo’s website at https://lazoo.org/join-our-community/internships/. |
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| | Join the North Hills West Neighborhood CouncilThe North Hills West Neighborhood Council is looking for North Hills West stakeholders who want to help shape the future of their community. You can join the board or attend the monthly meetings to find out what's happening in your community and weigh in on local decision-making. Monthly meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 PM / New Horizons 15725 Parthenia St, North Hills. If you would like more information and a Board member application, click the link: https://www.nhwnc.net/. |
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| | Permanent L.A. Al Fresco Dining ProgramThe Permanent Al Fresco Program has arrived! Because of the success of the temporary L.A. Al Fresco program, the City has established a new, permanent program. Both new applicants and Temporary Use Authorization holders must apply to offer outdoor dining. Current Temporary Use Authorizations are only valid until July 31, 2024. Businesses that are interested in applying, click here to learn more about requirements, ask questions, get help, and where to apply. |
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| PORTER RANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOL QUICK UPDATE |  | As you know, I have been a stalwart supporter of our community’s private and public schools since the beginning of my career in public service over 20 years ago. Through targeted funding and a variety of programs and resources available to me as your Councilmember, I have always considered our students our most valued constituents and extended an invitation to all of my schools to reach out and ask for help if necessary. More often than not, my answer has been yes and I have funded programs and projects from Robotics programs to school gardens to wellness centers on many of our elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Over the past couple of months, my commitment to our schools came into sharp focus in Porter Ranch.
Numerous Porter Ranch Community School (PRCS) families have expressed concern in the face of the campus reaching capacity as a K-8 Span School. Through recent meetings and town halls, it is clear that the LAUSD and Region North are considering many options to address the capacity challenges, one of which is to move the middle school students to an area high school to accommodate the overcrowding. Given the outpouring of community sentiment against such a solution and my own understanding of PRCS as a true community school for Porter Ranch, I publicly committed funds to support the district in considering options that would allow the school to remain intact and in perpetuity, as it was intended when we cut the ribbon on the school in 2012.
I understand that the District is working diligently to finalize a PRCS plan going forward and it is my hope that the community's overwhelming desire to keep our kids at PRCS, along with my unwavering commitment to maintaining the integrity of the K-8 program there, will result in a sensible solution as we work with our partners at Region North in the coming months. | | COMMUNITY CALENDAR |
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| 3/2 - Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons Chatsworth Branch Library is hosting Timothy Meyer, a Dungeon Master who will be explaining the fun and fascinating world of D&D. To learn more, stop by the Chatsworth Branch Library (21052 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311) at 11:00AM.
3/2 - Mind - Body Health & Wellness Workshop Interested in learning about improving your physical and mental health? Stop by the Northridge Branch Library (9051 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325) from 2:00PM-4:00PM to learn from Dr. Hazly.
3/7 - Guide Dogs of America Granada Hills Rotary Club invites you to join them for lunch and learn about service dogs and how they help visually impaired individuals, veterans, and children with autism. Cost: $35 (includes lunch) RSVP by emailing rotaryofgranadahills@gmail.com
3/20 - Adult Crafting Pressed Flowers Meet new friends and learn a new craft. The Chatsworth Branch Library invites you to stop by to create your own beautiful framed pressed flower arrangement. Visit the Chatsworth Branch Library (21052 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311) at 11:30 AM.
4/15 - Los Toros Charity Golf Tournament Clear your calendars! Come enjoy a round of golf that helps the Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth fund various events, programs, and scholarships to benefit members of the community. Click here to get your tickets. | | Vote for the Chatsworth Neighborhood CouncilCandidate filing for the Chatsworth NC Selection is now closed. Voting will take place on March 16. Stakeholders eligible to vote in the 2024 Selection have until March 9 to pre-register! Follow this link for more information, follow this link.
Los Angeles Microgrant Program
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation launched an LA County program that will award $500 grants to individuals making a difference in their neighborhoods and communities. The application takes less than 10 minutes. Apply here.
Traffic Officer Job Openings The City of Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for traffic officers. If you are interested in becoming a public servant, click here to find out the qualifications and other job information.
Bulky Item Drop-Off EventsLA Sanitation will be accepting bulky items at five locations around the City each month throughout 2024. Furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, shelving, and wood will be accepted. To find out more information, click here.
Granada Hills Branch Library Closure The Granada Hills Branch Library is scheduled to undergo facility renovations and maintenance from February 5, 2024, to March 4th, 2024. During this period, the library will remain closed. Frequent visitors of the Granada Hills Branch Library are encouraged to visit this website to find the nearest library available to them while the renovations are taking place.
LAHD Seminars for Landlords and Tenants The Los Angeles Housing Department is hosting webinars to inform landlords and tenants about the current renter protection laws. If you are interested in learning about the City of LA Renter Protections click here to register for a webinar.
| | WEEK IN REVIEW |  | TOP LEFT: Swung by Granada Hills Charter for a home game vs Valencia.
RIGHT: This week, the CD12 Rapid Response team and dedicated community volunteer Don Larson completed brush removal and repairs in and around the equestrian arena at Aliso Canyon Park, providing this community asset with much-needed love.
MIDDLE LEFT: CD12, alongside our city partners, successfully addressed a problematic RV encampment near Variel and Itasca.
BOTTOM LEFT: Joined Balboa Gifted Magnet for a tour of their school garden which was made possible in part due to funding from my office. | |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
By appointment only. Please call or email.
9207 Oakdale Avenue, Suite 200
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: (818) 882-1212
Fax: (818) 701-5254 |
| LOS ANGELES CITY HALL
By appointment only. Please call or email.
200 North Spring Street, Room 405
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 473-7012
Fax: (213) 473-6925 |
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