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Heads up! SB 12 is a terrible idea

Heads up! SB 12 is a terrible idea

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By Stacy Shure I’m writing to alert you and your neighbors to a dangerous new bill moving through the State Legislature that would be extremely harmful to every homeowner in the Hillside areas, potentially limiting every homeowner’s ability to renovate, expand or rebuild any existing home in the hillside areas. (Scott Wiener is voting in FAVOR of this bill, I believe it’s just so he can continue his never ending attack on those that own single family residences!) Under the guise of wildfire protection,…

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PlanCheck Meeting Zoom Links 5-8-21

PlanCheck Meeting Zoom Links 5-8-21

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Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hhZcy5GAp1MdvZFMO9EOkAvFuZs6sAFE?usp=sharing 21-0407 Motion (Rodriguez – Cedillo) relative to Neighborhood Council election rules and systems. https://lacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=8135 https://lacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=8137

Planning 101 Training Reminder

Planning 101 Training Reminder

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This is the latest we know from DONE. As a reminder, if you are a current member of a Neighborhood Council Planning & Land Use committee member and haven’t yet taken the Planning 101 – Project Planning training, the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is extending the deadline to complete this training to August 1, 2021. The Planning 101 – Project Planning training will be available on the Cornerstone platform in the coming months. Currently, the training is not available anywhere…

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Wildlife Pilot Study

Wildlife Pilot Study

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City Planning is pleased to announce updated resources for the Wildlife Pilot Study, including a new webpage and informational video. This update also highlights the release of the Draft Wildlife Ordinance for public review and feedback.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…

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Council File 21-0407 – Standardize ElectionRules / Stakeholder Participation

Council File 21-0407 – Standardize ElectionRules / Stakeholder Participation

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On Wednesday, April 14, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez introduced a motion (Council File 21-0407) instructing the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to report with a survey of Neighborhood Council election rules, including, but not limited to: eligibility requirements for Board seats, governing board structure, stakeholder requirements, and stakeholder verification. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gil Cedillo. The motion also requested the City Attorney to report on the City Council’s authority to standardize election rules across Neighborhood Councils, and potential limits to…

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Mayor Garcetti: State of the City 2021

Mayor Garcetti: State of the City 2021

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Last night, as I do each year, I delivered the State of the City address. I reflected on where we are — bruised, but strong — and talked about the work ahead to not just recover, but rebuild, reimagine, and roar back. Because through the pain and trauma of this past year, we showed who we are — and defined what we believe in. This is a city whose people never run from tough challenges — we rise together to…

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Judge Carter Ruling in Federal Homeless Lawsuit

Judge Carter Ruling in Federal Homeless Lawsuit

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Today, April 20, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter issued a preliminary injunction in the federal lawsuit, LAAlliance for Human Rights v. City of Los Angeles, et al.  The Judge made the following order on p. 107 with respect to land potentially available to house the homeless: “Within 30 days, City Controller Ron Galperin shall oversee thecreation of a report on all land potentially available within eachdistrict for housing and sheltering the homeless of each district.The homeless have been…

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DCR needs your help to better advise the City of Los Angeles on cannabis laws, policies and programs!

DCR needs your help to better advise the City of Los Angeles on cannabis laws, policies and programs!

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DEPARTMENT UPDATESAPRIL 20, 2021The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) is dedicated to engaging with community members to better serve them and meet their needs. DCR needs your help to better advise the City of Los Angeles on cannabis laws, policies and programs! Throughout the next few months, DCR will be engaging with members of the community through an interactive and informative citywide outreach campaign — SPARK — which is launching today! SPARK is a multifaceted program that allows community…

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