As the City enters the new fiscal year, I want to share with you three important Council actions focused on maintaining and improving the quality of life in our district.
Living in a community that is heavily impacted by rising temperatures and susceptible to wildfires, I allocated more funding for weed abatement services in Council District 12, coordinated by my office in partnership with West Valley Alliance (WVA). With the historic rainfall our region saw at the beginning of 2023, this funding will allow for the deployment of not one, but two dedicated teams this year. The additional funding will help address the increased weed abatement needs throughout the district while also allowing WVA to continue providing their prompt graffiti removal services.
Additionally, I also introduced a motion to transfer $170,000 to the Los Angeles Police Department to fund additional overtime police services within Council District 12, as follows:
- Devonshire Division: $90,000
- Topanga Division: $30,000
- Valley Traffic Division: $50,000
Lastly, the Council voted on recommendations from the Los Angeles Housing Department, one of which granted approval to the department to participate as a co-applicant with service providers in the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development's Homekey 3.0 Program. This program has been instrumental in helping address the homelessness crisis, and this round of funding aims to bring necessary resources to communities that have historically lacked them. Among the properties being considered for funding and acquisition is the Motel 6 at 15711 Roscoe Blvd.
As always, I look forward to continuing the important work that will improve our community and the City of Los Angeles as a whole.
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LAHD Webinars for Landlords
With various changes to rules and regulations regarding rental properties, the Los Angeles Housing Department is hosting a series of webinars for landlords to learn more about the city's ordinances. Specifically, these webinars will provide an overview of no-fault evictions allowed under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and the recently passed Just Cause Ordinance (JSO). Follow this link to sign up for one of the upcoming Wednesday sessions.
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City of Los Angeles Youth EXPO 2023
On Saturday, July 15th at the EXPO Center, the City of Los Angeles is hosting an L.A. Youth Expo — a summer resource fair filled with free community resources, youth jobs, summer programs, networking, mentorship connections, leadership opportunities, and much more! Please visit LAYouthExpo.eventbrite.com for more details.
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Apply to Join the LA Youth Council
The Olivia Mitchell LA City Youth Council is now accepting applications to join the next cohort of youth leaders who will impact and help guide Los Angeles into the future. During their term, members learn about the inner working of local government, drive special community projects and civic events, and make policy and budget recommendations to elected and civic leaders of the City to improve the well-being, safety, and achievement of young Angelenos. Click here to learn more and view the application.
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LASAN Lateral Rebate Program
The City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN), is offering two sewer lateral rebates on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon the completeness and accuracy of the rebate application and supporting documentation, and are available until annually allocated funds are exhausted. All property owners who own residential, multifamily, commercial, and/or industrial property, and are in good standing with their sewer service charge fees paid to the City of Los Angeles, are eligible to apply. Click here to learn more and apply (make sure you are logged into your MyLA311 account before applying.)
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Mosquito Control Awareness
As we welcome warmer weather, it is a good time to remember that controlling mosquitos is a shared responsibility. The Greater Los Angles County Vector Control District continues providing information and tips on how to manage and prevent the threatening illnesses that come with mosquito bites. Click here to visit their website and learn about the many ways in which you can help prevent mosquitos from breeding.
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7/8 - 7/9 - Orcutt Ranch Orange Fruit Pick
The Department of Recreation and Parks welcomes you to Orcutt Ranch for the annual fruit pick. Come by on either date to pick oranges. Please bring your own bags. Click here to see the flyer.
7/9 - A Wild, Wild West Mystery Plan & Chili Cook-Off
Join the Granada Hills Woman's Club for a fundraiser that invites participants to solve a mystery and participate in a chili cook-off. Follow this link to read more and support the organization.
7/12 - Kaiser Permanente Hiring Fair
Kaiser Permanente invites medical professionals to a job fair in Panorama City! Click here to see the details and learn more about pursuing a career with the organization.
7/15 - Giant Used Book Sale
The Friends of Chatsworth Library are holding their quarterly book sale in the Community Room of the Chatsworth Library. Go to laplchatsworthfriends.org or call (818) 341-4276 for more info.
7/15 - Mid-Valley Regional Library Book Sale
Find bargain deals at the Mid-Valley Regional Library Book Sale. Follow this link to read more.
7/17, 7/24 - "My L.A." Tiny Painting Party
The Northridge Library's Tiny Canvas Painting Party returns! Register for one of the two sessions starting on July 11th and enter your artwork into Tiny Painting Gallery for a chance to win prizes.
7/25 - Coffee with a Cop
LAPD Devonshire Division Senior Lead Officers invite you to their upcoming 'Coffee with a Cop' event. Here is the flyer.
7/28 - Granada Hills Library Book Sale
The Granada Hills Library is holding a book sale in the library's Community Room and all proceeds benefit the library. The sale will take place from 9:30am - 4:00pm.
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Various projects and improvements to the Council District 12 community kicked off in the month of June.
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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
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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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