🎅❄️🌲 Happy Holidays 🌲 ❄️🎅
from the
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
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December 20, 2021
UPDATES FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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Upcoming NWSPNC Zoom Meetings
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Tues., Dec. 21 2021 - NWSPNC Port Committee Meeting (includes Special Port Committee Meeting immediately following the Regular Meeting - AGENDA
Thur., Dec. 23, 2021 - NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting - AGENDA
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Protect yourself and your loved ones this holiday season
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As of December 15th, masks must be worn in all indoor public settings throughout California, regardless of vaccination until 1/15. With the rise of COVID-19 cases & growing concern of Omicron, masks are essential & provide an extra layer of protection against the spread of COVID.
Public Health would like to remind residents that getting vaccinated or boosted remains critical as holiday traveling and gatherings begin.
Additionally, all residents across LA County should continue:
- Getting tested to help reduce the spread, especially if you traveled for the holidays, have had a possible exposure or have symptoms
- Adhering to masking requirements when indoors or at large outdoor mega events, regardless of vaccination status
Residents are also reminded that they are legally required to be isolated if they have a positive COVID test result and that vaccinated close contacts with symptoms and unvaccinated close contacts need to be quarantined.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and are recommended for everyone 5 years old and older to help protect against COVID-19. Vaccinations are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status. Appointments are not needed at all Public Health vaccination sites and many community sites where first, second, and third doses are available.
If you need assistance, you can also call 1-833-540-0473 for help:
- Finding an appointment
- Connect to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or
- Schedule a home visit if you are homebound.
For more information regarding COVID-19 in LA County you can also visit the Public Health website at publichealth.lacounty.gov
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Community News from LADWP
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Last month, our Board of Commissioners announced the most comprehensive effort in the city’s history to help hundreds of thousands of customers that have been financially strained as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly happy news this holiday season.
An expected $300 million will be used to help over 250,000 qualifying customers reduce their utility debt. We've also streamlined our Low-Income Discount Assistance Program, now known as EZ-SAVE. Take advantage of these programs today and keep your holidays merry and bright.
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In response to the State’s announcement of an initial 0% allocation of water from the State Water Project (SWP), we are urging customers to take immediate action to reduce their water use.
Since 2009, we have remained at Phase 2 of the Water Conservation Ordinance which limits outdoor watering to three days a week, along with other prohibited uses of water. If conditions become more severe, we may take further steps to mandate conservation, including further limiting outdoor watering. Let's save, L.A.!
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Career Opportunities with the LADWP
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The City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility company in the United States, promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The application due date for both jobs is December 30, 2021.
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Emergency Housing Voucher Program:
Rent Your Available Units
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Calling all property owners! Do you have available units to rent? You may be eligible to receive up to $5,000!
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Received an Eviction Notice? We Can Help
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Are you a renter? Have you received an eviction notice? Our rent counselors are here to answer your questions and guide you through the process to stay housed.
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Seeking Candidates to Serve on
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Boards
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Do you have a passion for historic preservation? Are you interested in helping to celebrate and maintain the architectural and cultural heritage of Los Angeles’s historic districts? If so, please consider joining an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Board.
The HPOZ Program aims to identify and protect the distinctive architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles’s historic neighborhoods. In HPOZs, all exterior work requires review for historic compatibility based on guidelines in the adopted Preservation Plan. Depending on the HPOZ, projects reviewed by the Board may range from smaller projects such as window rehabilitation work to larger projects such as additions and infill developments. HPOZ Boards also serve as informal sources of technical expertise and guidance. Board members often offer excellent advice on cost-effective ways to remodel properties that will maintain and enhance the building's historic character. Other Board duties include community education and outreach to promote the HPOZ Program.
Each HPOZ Board consists of five or seven members. The Mayor, the City Councilmember representing the area, the Cultural Heritage Commission, and the Board itself appoint the members, a majority of whom must live in the HPOZ. One member of the Board must have extensive real estate or construction experience, one must be a licensed architect, and all members should have knowledge of and interest in the culture, history, and architecture of the HPOZ area. Candidates that own or rent property in an HPOZ are preferred, but not required.
Board meetings occur twice monthly and are subject to cancelation if a quorum cannot be met or if no agenda items are pending. Board members are eligible to serve up to two consecutive four-year terms. Currently, all meetings are held virtually via Zoom.
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter/summary of interest in serving, along with a resume or short bio to Planning.OHR@lacity.org. To see a full list of the City’s 35 HPOZs and learn more about the program, please visit: Local Historic Districts
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Calif Re-districting - There's Still Time to Provide Input
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The Commission is heading into the last days of its line drawing duties. Follow along as we finalize our statewide maps.
Here is the schedule for the rest of the year.|
December 20, 2021 CRC Business Meeting
(Business Meeting/Live Line Drawing Meeting)
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting – 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. daily or upon conclusion of business
December 21, 2021 CRC Business Meeting
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting – 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or upon conclusion of business
December 22, 2021 CRC Business Meeting
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting – 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or upon conclusion of business
December 23, 2021 CRC Business Meeting
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting – 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or upon conclusion of business
December 26, 2021 CRC Business Meeting
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting – 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. or upon conclusion of business
December 27, 2021 CRC Business Meeting
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting – 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. or upon conclusion of business
California Citizens Redistricting Commission
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Continue to support local San Pedro businesses!
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Since 1936, Assistance League of San Pedro-South Bay, an all volunteer charitable organization, has been devoted to the needs of the children, families and seniors of its community.
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Resources to make cities more resilient
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From water supply to climate action, the County’s Chief Sustainability Office has just issued this handy toolkit so local cities can address our most pressing quality of life issues. We’ve got a host of resources to help local leaders make their cities more resilient, from model ordinances and scientific guidance to funding resources and partnership opportunities.
And- if you haven't already- check out the LA County Vulnerability Assessment to find which L.A. County neighborhoods will be hardest hit by severe climate impacts by 2050.
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Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links:
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Help the City Help Our Neighborhood
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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. https://www.lacity.org/myla311
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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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Disclaimer: Acknowledgement of any entity or person(s) on this email newsletter does not constitute the neighborhood council’s support or endorsement of it or its products or services.
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