June 12, 2021
UPDATES & NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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Upcoming NWSPNC Events & Meetings |
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Monthly Board & Stakeholder Meeting
June 14, 2021, 6:00pm
Sustainability Committee Meeting
June 15, 2021, 6:00pm
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Tonight at Battleship Iowa Parking |
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The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission |
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Learn About the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and How You Can Participate |
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Every ten years following the U.S. Census, the Los Angeles City Charter requires that district boundaries for the City Council be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. As part of this process, a twenty-one-member Redistricting Commission is formed with members from the public with the authority to make recommendations on a Redistricting plan to the City Council that sets boundaries for the City Council districts.
Redistricting is primarily done using U.S. Census data, but is expected to be delayed until August or September 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the City Charter, the Redistricting process for the City of Los Angeles must be completed by December 31, 2021.
For Zone H (Los Angeles County) the next meeting dates are June 26, July 15 and July 30. You can also submit your input via the online COI tool, DrawMyCACommunity.org.
Be sure to sign up on the listserv here to receive the latest updates and newsletters.
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Tiny Home Village Grand Opening |
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Los Angeles officials gathered with social workers and others who help those who are homeless on Wednesday, June 9, to dedicate a new 75-unit temporary pallet shelter village in Wilmington, hailing it as another step in a battle they say is being won.
Residents, including some people from the Lomita-McCoy encampment nearby, will begin moving in as soon as late this week, with about 10 people added per week after that, a gradual ramp-up that will allow residents and staff to acclimate to the new development.
The Salvation Army will supervise and manage the shelter, appropriately named “Salvation Village.” The 75 separate, insulated units offer 64 square feet that include fold-down platforms outfitted with mattresses, heat and air-conditioning, locking doors, working windows, smoke alarms, and electrical outlets. They cost the city about $5,000 each and stand on a paved parking lot owned by the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks. The village is next to Los Angeles Harbor College and is expected to serve some of that school’s unhoused students.
Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino . . . hailed the new temporary shelter in his 15th District as one of many ways his district has tackled the homeless crisis. He’s been aggressive in pursuing temporary shelters and developers of permanent supportive housing, though also has walked a line with the often strong community objections to how the issue is being handled.
Indeed, on Wednesday, Buscaino also asked the City Council to resume L.A.’s ban on encampments on sidewalks from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., enforcement of which has been suspended since the coronavirus pandemic began last year. CONTINUE READING...
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Meet the Bridge Builders Video Series
Episode 9: A Bridge to Everywhere
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In the last episode of our nine-part Meet the Bridge Builders video series, this week’s update looks forward to the promise of the new bridge that Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero coined “The Bridge to Everywhere.” The moniker reflects the cargo that travels over the new bridge to literally every congressional district in the United States.
The 100-year anticipated lifespan and design of the new bridge make it truly iconic for Long Beach, Southern California and the nation. The new bridge features a number of superlatives, including being the first vehicular cable-stayed bridge in California, the second-tallest cable-stayed bridge in the United States, and the highest water clearance of any cable-stayed bridge in the U.S.
Perhaps most important, the new bridge will be the centerpiece for the skyline of Long Beach well into the next century.
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Proposed Regulations for Wildlife |
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The Wildlife Pilot Study has informed the creation of a draft ordinance to support the City’s sustainability goals to conserve and protect important habitats and the connections between them. The effort identifies areas of ecological value for wildlife in the City of Los Angeles and proposes regulations for new development that can be more compatible with the land, water, plants, and animals that make up our city’s world class natural environment.
The new webpage includes an updated project summary and timeline, more details on the regulations that are proposed in the draft ordinance, a new informational video providing background information and explanation of the proposed regulations, as well as additional resources and ways to engage with the project!
We hope you will look at the video and Fact Sheet, the Draft Ordinance, and stay tuned for additional engagement in the Spring and Summer. We welcome your feedback on the initial Draft Ordinance. Please send comments or questions to Lena Mik at OurLA2040@lacity.org.
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PlanCheckNC was created by Neighborhood Council stakeholders to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. The purpose of PlanCheckNC is to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community– supported, safe and valued by the community. Visit website.
The next PlanCheckNC meeting is today at 10am on zoom:
Time: June 12, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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For latest news from Los Angeles City Planning, click here.
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What to expect on June 15th |
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Last week, the Cal/OSHA standards board recommended relaxing physical distancing and masking requirements for fully vaccinated workers, and other adjustments to align with the June 15 reopening. If the standards are approved by the Office of Administrative Law in the next 10 calendar days, the standards are expected to go into effect no later than June 15. The revised standards include the following:
- Face Coverings: Fully vaccinated workers without COVID-19 symptoms do not need to wear face coverings in a room where everyone else is fully vaccinated and not showing symptoms. In rooms where everyone is not vaccinated, face coverings continue to be required for everyone regardless of vaccination status. Both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated workers without symptoms do not need to wear face coverings outdoors except when working at “outdoor mega events” with over 10,000 attendees, which may include events or theme parks.
- Physical Distancing: When the revised standards take effect, employers can eliminate physical distancing and partitions/barriers for employees working indoors and at outdoor mega events if an employer provides respirators, such as N95s, to unvaccinated employees for voluntary use. After July 31, physical distancing and barriers are no longer required (except during outbreaks) provided all unvaccinated employees are offered respirators for voluntary use.
- Exclusion from the Workplace: Fully vaccinated workers who do not have COVID-19 symptoms no longer need to be excluded from the workplace after a close contact.
- Special Protections for Housing and Transportation: Special COVID-19 prevention measures that apply to employer-provided housing and transportation no longer apply if all occupants are fully vaccinated.
Employers will still be required to maintain a written COVID-19 Prevention Program with the following changes:
- Employers must review the California Department of Public Health’s Interim guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments.
- COVID-19 prevention training must now include information on how the vaccine is effective at preventing COVID-19 and protecting against both transmission and serious illness or death.
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Important Notice If You Did Not Get Your Ballot |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE if you registered but did not receive your ballot for the Neighborhood Council Election, you should immediately contact the City Clerk to follow up.
CONTACT: Robertino Salgado
City Clerk Election Administrator
Phone: 213.978.0444
Ballots can be mailed OR put in the drop box located at Peck Park.
Drop box opens Friday June 11 at 9 am and is open continually until 8 pm on Tuesday, June 15.
Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked before 5 pm Tuesday June 15 - just dropping it at the post office by 5 pm is not enough.
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Not sure who to vote for? |
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If you missed the Candidate Forum you can watch the video here. Or, you can view the candidates and read their statements on the City Clerk's website here (just choose Northwest San Pedro in the drop down menu).
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Port of LA to Hold June 15 Virtual Meeting for Public Comment on Revised Draft EIR for Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Project |
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The Port of Los Angeles will host a virtual public meeting via Zoom at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 to provide opportunity for public comment on a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Project.
Participants should limit their comments to addressing the information provided in the Revised Draft EIR.
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City of LA Dept. of Rec and Parks |
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Next Water Webinar - June 16th |
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Marine Flares Collection Event |
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Food Distribution Events Next Week |
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LA County is hosting free drive-up food distribution events next week in Huntington Park and Long Beach. Emergency kits can feed a family for a week. Help community members find events near them. #LetsFeedLACounty
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2021 SPAA Harbor Wide Virtual Student Art Competition |
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Deadline for online or actual submission is June 20th.
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A direct and compelling headline |
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Continue to support local San Pedro businesses!
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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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NOTE: Acknowledgement of any entity or person(s) on this page does not constitute the neighborhood council’s support or endorsement of it or its products or services.
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