February 20, 2021
UPDATES & OTHER NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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Upcoming NWSPNC Virtual Meetings

Virtual Meetings & Events

  • NWSPNC Community Issues Committee Meeting - February 23, 2021 - 5:00pm
  • NWSPNC Planning & Land Use Committee Meeting - February, 24, 2021 - 6:00pm
  • NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting - February 25, 2021 - 5:30pm
  • CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION - February 27, 2021, 9:00am

VISIT WEBSITE FOR AGENDAS AND ZOOM DETAILS
REMINDER - TODAY AT 1:00PM
REGISTER HERE
Road Closure Update
GAFFEY ST Road Closures for Clearwater
HAVE NOT YET STARTED

The Clearwater Project is still waiting for approval from the City of Los Angeles’ Board of Public Works to close Gaffey Street between Anaheim and Westmont Drive (north of Home Depot) on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 7pm for 5 weeks.

It appears a local newspaper posted on their Facebook page that the road closures are already occurring. We will notify the community once the weekend street closures have been scheduled.
Tax Season is Here, and So Are Scammers: Be Careful of These Top Tax Scams
Tax season is here. Time to gather all your important documents and find the best way to file your income taxes. Whether you’re doing your own taxes or hiring a tax preparer, consumers need to take steps to avoid tax scams and fraud.

Remember, you are legally responsible for what is on your tax return even if it is prepared by someone else.

LEARN ABOUT SCAMS TO AVOID
Scam Alert: Fake Los Angeles County Checks
We want to warn consumers to be on the lookout for a scam involving counterfeit checks that appear to be from the County. Along with the Auditor-Controller, we've received reports that some individuals have unexpectedly received fake checks that look like legitimate County checks even though they were not County employees or vendors.


LEARN MORE
County Eviction Moratorium Extended
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to extend its Eviction Moratorium through February 28, 2021 and added additional protections to protect vulnerable renters.

Need to speak to a rent counselor?
Call us at (833) 223-RENT. 


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Consumer Survey
Consumer Survey: We Need Your Feedback on the Proposed COVID-19 Recovery Charge
The County of Los Angeles is looking for feedback from consumers on a proposed COVID-19 Recovery Charge, which would temporarily allow restaurants, breweries, and wineries to apply a surcharge for onsite dining only. This would not apply to take-out or delivery orders. 
Deadline to complete this survey is tomorrow, February 19.

Take Our Survey Today
Neighborhood Purpose Grants
The Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council is pleased to announce grant applications for programs with an emphasis on COVID-19 Assistance and Relief are now being accepted. Click on this link for application requirements.


DEADLINE:
Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2021.
Community Town Hall Zoom Meeting - Feb 25th
REGISTER HERE
Virtual Armchair ArtWalk Tour - March 4th
DETAILS
Interested in Running for a Neighborhood Council Board Seat? Candidate Filing opened Feb. 13th


Neighborhood Council Candidate Information Sessions
CLICK HERE TO VIEW UPCOMING SESSION DATES
Community Plans Update
Dear Community Members,
 
In October 2020, the Harbor LA Community Plans team released an interactive StoryMap that shows the proposed changes to land use and basic zoning for every property in the Harbor Gateway, Wilmington and Harbor City communities. The StoryMap comment deadline is quickly approaching on February 26, 2021.
 
Public input and engagement are critical to the update process, and we appreciate your thoughts and comments. Comments on the proposed Land Uses and basic zoning provided in the StoryMap can be submitted by filling out the Comment Form in the StoryMap, calling (213) 340-4950, emailing planning.harborlaplans@lacity.org or by clicking the link below.
 
All participants will be entered into a FREE RAFFLE.
Win a giftcard to CafeCafe, Northgate Market, Starbucks or Mary Kay!

StoryMap Comment Form
Explore the Harbor LA StoryMap
 
Please click on the button to begin exploring the StoryMap and share your thoughts with us.

Interactive StoryMap
StoryMap Tutorial
 
Please click below to watch a short tutorial on how to explore the Harbor
LA Storymap.

StoryMap Tutorial
Mayor Garcetti's VaxFacts - Feb. 18 Update
Today we learned that two shipments of vaccines we expected to arrive in L.A. this week are delayed due to the severe winter storms across the country. As a result, about 12,500 patients with Friday vaccination appointments at our large vaccination sites will have their appointments rescheduled automatically and will receive a notice of a new date and time when shipments arrive. Mobile sites will not be affected.
READ MORE
Community Internship
Shop Local

Continue to support local San Pedro businesses!
Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates
For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links:

  • City Controller's Covid-19 Resources Hub
  • Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 in Los Angeles
  • CDC
  • Los Angeles County Public Health
  • California Department of Public Health
  • CA State: COVID-19
  • City of Los Angeles: COVID-19 
  • Free Testing for Eligible Residents
  • Free Mental Health Services
  • Resources for Immigrants
  • Help for Victims of Domestic Violence
FREE FOOD RESOURCES
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