September 12, 2021 UPDATES & NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL View as Webpage

NWSPNC Upcoming Meetings

Monday, September 13, 6:00pm NWSPNC Board & Stakeholder Meeting Thursday, September 16, 6:00pm NWSPNC Sustainability Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 22, 6:00pm Joint NC Planning & Land Use Committee Meeting (with Central SPNC and Coastal SPNC) Thursday, September 23, 5:30pm NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 28, 5:00pm NWSPNC Community Issues Committee Meeting Agendas for these meetings will be posted on the NWSPNC website at least 72 hours prior to the meetings.

Mayor's Youth Council - Apply by 9/24

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) application for the 2021-2022 program is now available. The Mayor’s Office is looking for passionate high school students from each region in LA interested in civic engagement to join the 2021-2022 MYC class.  Please find additional information and the application on the program's website here.

Help pick the next LAUSD Superintendent

The stakes couldn’t be higher: the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education is picking a Superintendent—and needs your help. Fill out the survey below. It’s free, safe and completely private. Your voice matters to us!    DETAILS HERE

Clearwater Project Update

Here’s the latest on construction : Installation of the ground monitoring instrumentation on North Gaffey Street is expected to be completed in October. TBM testing is in the final stages, with tunneling scheduled to start within the next 2 weeks. Concrete wall segments for the initial tunneling were delivered to the site. Segment fabrication in Palmdale is ongoing. CLEARWATER PROJECT WEBSITE

48-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN SAN PEDRO

Photo and Article Courtesy of Urbanize LA In Downtown San Pedro, a new affordable housing development from SoLa Impact is staring to take shape. The project, which broke ground earlier this year at 569-571 W. 6th Street, will replace an optometrist's office and a small restaurant with a four-story building featuring 48 apartments, all of which would be reserved for households earning at or below 30 percent of the area median income. CONTINUE READING

California Governor Recall Election 9-14-21

TRACK YOUR BALLOT HERE There are Ballot Drop Boxes at Peck Park (At entrance of park close to Western Avenue); and also outside the San Pedro Library). FIND A VOTE CENTER P.S. Don’t forget to sign and date the official return envelope that came with your ballot! Make sure the signature matches the one you provided when registering. For many voters, this will be the signature on your CA driver’s license or state ID.

Live Webinar Wednesday, September 22

September 2021 – LIVE WEBINARS (for Landlords and Tenants) 2021 COVID-19 City of Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ERAP)  The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) invites you to attend our free 2021 webinars. For the month of September we will focus on the “2021 COVID-19 City of Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ERAP).” The webinars will provide an update on the current program as well as the City’s new partnership with the State of California to provide more rental assistance to ensure that every renter and landlord affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance.  MORE INFO AND DATES

California Energy Roundtable

September 22 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to a CA Energy Roundtable featuring a discussion on Carbon Neutrality and the policy impacts on small businesses and the consumer. The roundtable will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, September 22 at 8:30 am. The event is free, and you can register at Eventbrite. The forum is one of a series of educational Industry Roundtables hosted by the Chamber to inform and engage our community in dialogue on important issues facing the business community in order to ensure a healthy economy for San Pedro and the harbor area.

It's Never Been Easier to Get Vaccinated!

Everyone 12 years and older in LA County is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Children 12-17 are only eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine—to find a location near you, visit http://bit.ly/PfizerSites. Learn more about the vaccines at VaccinateLACounty.com.

Plan to House LA Virtual Public Hearing Sept. 21

This is your opportunity to give a public comment on the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element. The City is also soliciting comments on the targeted update to the Safety Element, and amendments to the Health and Wellness Element, or Plan for a Healthy LA.   A full revised draft of all documents will be released ahead of the hearing in September. Prior to the public hearing, staff will give a short presentation highlighting changes to the documents that have occurred since the last draft was released in early July. For information on the draft plans please view the Draft Housing and Safety Element webinar. To read the July draft housing element click here, to read the July draft Safety Element and Plan for a Healthy LA amendments click here.  Each hearing will have the same format. Please feel free to attend at whichever time is most convenient. Registration is not required. Tuesday September 21, 2021; 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Presentation 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Public Comment 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Click to Join Meeting; Zoom Meeting Password: 499352 Dial by your location: US: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 900 9128 Use Meeting ID No. 820 2304 7796 and then press # Press # again when prompted for participant ID

Is Deep-Sea Mining Safer than Mining the Rainforest?

Project Blue @ Fall: Live Chat with Greg Stone Presented by AltaSea FREE ON-LINE EVENT SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 12:00PM-1:00PM DETAILS HERE

Fun On-Line Events from the LA Library

SEE ALL THE INTERESTING UPCOMING ON-LINE EVENTS HERE

Taking Applications for NWSPNC Youth Seat

We are currently taking applications for a new Youth Seat Board Member. Eligible candidates must be at least 14 years and no more than 17 years of age on October 11, 2021. View the details and application here.

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 Mental Health Services Resources for Immigrants Help for Victims of Domestic Violence

Help the City Help Our Neighborhood

Use the MyLA311 app to report potholes, graffiti and street light problems!  City information and services are just a few taps away. Use the app to quickly and easily request the City's most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. Other features include access to the City Services knowledge base, map of nearby City facilities, City Social Media feeds, and more. https://www.lacity.org/myla311

This is a friendly reminder that if you are reporting a crime or need police response to please call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 1-877-275-5273 for non-emergencies. LAPD social media accounts are not regularly monitored & should not be used to report public safety issues.

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