AVNC Board of Governors Meeting
Thursday, September 8, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Check our calendar for upcoming meetings and our agendas page where agendas are posted once submitted. |
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AVNC Board alerts the City Council |
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In these hot times, it's more and more important to have cooling centers in the neighborhood to protect those with no other way to beat the heat. |
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AVNC Addresses Park Issues |
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Glenhurst Park has some safety and aesthetic issues, and we're asking our Council Member to fix them. Keep letting us know when you see public zones in need of repair! |
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WHY COMMUNITY COMPOSTING?
Composting at the community scale allows individuals to engage with each other and learn from the process.
The healthy soil that is created by a community compost hub stays in the community and is used locally to enrich the soil in the neighborhood in which it was created.
Learn more at https://www.lacompost.org/
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Switching to Electric Leaf Blowers
Upcoming Workshops
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Gas-powered gardening equipment is being phased out in California. We’re here to help gardeners, homeowners and renters make the transition with two free public events in English and Spanish!
First, attend a free zoom workshop on 9/27 to learn about making the transition and the financial incentives available.
And then on 10/4 at Friendship Auditorium, attend a free in-person demonstration of the latest gardening technology!
Ditch the gas powered leaf blowers to improve worker health, neighborhood health, soil health, air quality, and overall quality of life!
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Learn About the Proposed Oil
& Gas Drilling Ordinance
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Los Angeles City Planning released a draft ordinance that would prohibit new oil and gas extraction, phase out existing extraction operations, and protect the public from the range of risks and hazards associated with oil and gas extraction. LEARN MORE HERE
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Heat Wave & Energy Shortages |
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In response to the current heat wave and potential related energy shortages, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation that will allow the use of backup generators and similar backup power sources to reduce the strain on California’s electrical grid during peak times of the energy emergency. The proclamation suspends air quality requirements for power plants and also allows them to increase energy production to assist with current needs, and allows at berth ships to operate auxiliary engines. The proclamation, which remains in effect until midnight on September 7, 2022, can be found here.
Permitted facilities are required to notify the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), as well as the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission, within 48 hours if their operations will result in exceedance of permit requirements. To notify South Coast AQMD of any permit exceedances, please send an email to EmergencyRelief@aqmd.gov.
South Coast AQMD supports efforts to reduce energy use and encourages businesses and individuals alike to do their part, including:
- Set thermostats to 78° or higher between 3 and 10 p.m.
- Refrain from using major appliances between 3 and 10 p.m.
- Turn off unnecessary lights and use energy efficient lamps when needed.
- Keep windows and doors closed to prevent the loss of cooled air.
- Charge electric cars after 9 p.m.
If you have any other questions about the process or the Governor’s orders, please contact Terrence Mann, Deputy Executive Officer for Compliance & Enforcement at 909-396-3023 or by email tmann@aqmd.gov. |
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Updates from our City Controller |
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- Improving LADWP for Ratepayers
- L.A.’s Cost of Living Crisis
- Using Data in Local Government
- Monkeypox Vaccine Available
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Job Opportunity with City of LA |
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Please note that the application due date is Thursday, September 15, 2022.
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As of Saturday, July 16, people nationwide who are experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of immediate help will be able to dial or text 988 and receive assistance through the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number. As the lead agency in developing a seamless roll out of 988, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) has been preparing for this launch for more than a year to ensure operational logistics and response teams are in place to enable Los Angeles County community members to call 988 and receive immediate help during a mental health crisis. |
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What you can report to MyLA311 |
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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.
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For the latest information on Covid-19 visit the City Controller's website here.
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Free COVID Testing from CORE |
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Visit this webpage for testing dates, times and locations. |
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Let us know if you find the information in this newsletter helpful. We'd love to hear from you. |
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