February 23, 2024 |  | As the Chair of the City’s Committee on Public Works, I had the distinct privilege of hosting elementary students from schools across the city for this year’s Engineers Week at City Hall! This amazing tradition exposes students to the STEM field and helps build our next generation of engineers.
Traditionally, students participate in an ‘egg drop’ challenge where they are tasked with figuring out how to drop an egg from up high without breaking the payload but due to the heavy rains, this challenge becomes infeasible. Instead, students were tasked with creating bridges made from paper, that had enough structural integrity that a Hot Wheel toy car was able to make it across. Needless to say, these little geniuses easily dispatched this challenge. |  | My office has continued working to address one of the district’s most problematic tent encampments at Devonshire and Balboa.
This location has remained an area of focus for my team, the LAPD Devonshire Division, LA Sanitation, and our outreach partners at Volunteers of America. This week, we were able to answer the demands of so many community members who have remained vocal about this location.
My office has consistently allocated resources to address this encampment and while the location remains passable, clean, and accessible, we will continue monitoring the situation and address needs as they arise. |  | Lastly, I want to recognize a great local business, Golden Hour Grooming in Granada Hills. I recently attended a business mixer hosted by the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce where I had the pleasure of meeting Jalon, the owner of Golden Hour Grooming. Jalon’s incredible story of how he went from sweeping up the shop to becoming the owner of the business is truly inspirational. I was delighted to stop by for a haircut and to show my support.
I am always proud to see entrepreneurs succeeding in our City. Seeing this black-owned business thriving in Granada Hills was, without a doubt, the highlight of my week. Check them out! |  | | LEGISLATIVE UPDATES | Improving Protocols for Removing Burned RVs from the Public Right of Way Burned RVs continue to pose a significant hazard for communities throughout Los Angeles. I introduced a motion asking the Bureau of Sanitation to develop improved protocols for the remediation of burned RVs in the public right of way. | | CD12 COMMUNITY UPDATES |  | TOMORROW! Free Tax Prep Event at LAPD Devonshire PALSThe Office of Councilmember John Lee and the Community Investment for Families Department, invite you to come get your taxes done, completely free of charge. Taking place on February 24th from 9am-2pm, this event will connect you with a professional tax preparer and help you get the most out of your taxes. Appointments are limited and required for this event. Please click here or call (818) 887-3872 Ext 444 to register! |
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| | CSUN Porter Ranch Resiliency PlanA Porter Ranch Resiliency Plan is being developed by the CSUN Master of Urban Planning students. They have researched possible resilience issues over the past 5 months and are seeking your help to identify which resilience issues are most important to Porter Ranch. See below for ways you can support their work: The results of the meeting and survey will be used to determine the most important issues and let the students form recommendations to address those issues. |
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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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| | ExpandLAExpandLA is excited to announce the Expanded Learning Professional Trainer Network (PTN)! The PTN builds the capacity of youth-serving community-based organizations and strengthens the quality of programs by investing in the professional development of expanded learning staff. Their aim is to create an equitable system of access to high-quality out-of-school time programs for children and youth throughout Los Angeles County. The deadline to apply to the Professional Trainer Network HAS BEEN EXTENDED to March 1st. For more information, please visit https://expandla.org/events.html. |
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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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| | Misfortune and Calamity Tax ReliefYou may be eligible for tax relief if your property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, you must file an application for reassessment: property damaged or destroyed by misfortune or calamity with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. The loss must exceed $10,000 of current market value. Click here to visit the County Assessor’s website and learn more about potential relief. |
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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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| | Join 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. |
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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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|  | TOMORROW! - CD12 & VCC Devonshire Beautification Event Join the Council District 12 and Volunteers Cleaning Communities for a beautification event along Devonshire that will bring the community together in a day of service. Please click here to learn more!
2/24 - Bingo with the Chatsworth Women’s Club You are invited to an afternoon of bingo with the Chatsworth Women’s Club at 21000 Plummer Street, Chatsworth CA 91311. Reservations are $25 a person and can be made with Bonnie at 747-237-7751.
2/24 - LADWP Customer Support Saturdays Come on down and get the chance to receive a one-on-one consultation with a LADWP staff member to find ways to save money on your bill. Click here to find out what to bring and where to go. | 2/25 - Museum of the SFV Black History Month Event Come and enjoy an educational and cultural event. Enjoy poetry, vendors, art displays, and readings while learning about the history of African Americans in the SFV. Follow this link for more information.
2/27 - Spay and Neuter Town Hall You are invited to join LA Animal Services for a commission meeting dedicated to the subjects of spaying and neutering. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the West Valley Animal Shelter, 20655 Plummer St. Chatsworth, CA 91311.
2/27 - 7th Annual AccessingLA: BuildWith Come experience a networking event with educational programming, exhibit tables, and a Business-to-Business Matchmaking event. To find out more and register for this event, please follow this link.
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.
3/20 - 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. | | 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.
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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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