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Contact the editor: wlancnews@wlanc.com
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CURRENT & NOTEWORTHY
GOVERNOR SIGNS LIEU FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT
New law first in the nation to impose a foreclosure moratorium
California Foreclosure Prevention Act to force Wall Street
to help citizens of "Main Street.":
1. Imposes 90-day foreclosure moratorium to allow distressed homeowners time to work out loan modifications with lenders.
2. Allows lenders to avoid moratorium if they have a
comprehensive loan modification program based on criteria
set forth by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Loans may
be modified several ways, including interest rate reductions, extension of the loan term, or principal reduction.
3. Provides oversight and accountability by requiring regular
reports to legislature on loan modifications and foreclosure
reductions, and coordination with appropriate state regulators.
No taxpayer money will be used. Rather, Wall Street firms
and banks will take the haircut.
WEST LOS ANGELES REGIONAL LIBRARY
March activities listings
For further information, call 310-575-8323
WEST LA COMMUNIITY PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Begin with a walking tour of neighborhood's favorite
commercial streets to help identify solutions for improving
street environment, open space and parking opportunities;
Help envision the form and scale of future development around
commercial corridors and centers in your neighborhood.
Workshop #2
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Neighborhood Walk: 10 am - 12 pm
Workshop: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Westside Family YMCA
11311 La Grange Ave., 90025
More Detailed Info
REMINDING STAKEHOLDERS TO INSPECT SEWER LINES
Dept. of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) requests that
stakeholders inspect their lateral sewer lines and correct
as necessary to avoid costly emergency repairs.
Aging laterals are susceptible to damage, i.e., tree
roots and debris can invade lines through cracks
or loose joints and restrict flow; the roots
can cause total collapse of over time.
Email questions to sewer.root@lacity.org
Dispute Resolution: NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL BOARD -
REQUESTING TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA
The Dispute Resolution Program is a community-based
program, which provides mediation, conciliation and
facilitation services to stakeholders in English and Spanish.
The services are FREE and provided with the help
of volunteer mediators, pursuant to the
California Dispute Resolution Program Act.
Contact: Eva Fisher, Administrative Coordinator
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
Dispute Resolution Program
(213) 485-8324
eva.fisher@lacity.org
PlanCheckNCLA PLANNING INFORMATION/EDUCATION
Environmental Review Program
Historic Downtown Outreach Center
114 W 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
$5 donation to help defray program costs
Mark your calendars for coming PlanCheckNC Events
March 14, 2009 Education Program: Transportation
April 11, 2009 Issues Forum on current issues
in planning and land use
May 9, 2009 Education Program:
The General Plan Framework & Community Plans
For additional information about PlanCheckNC contact
Maggi Fajnor at maggi4F@gmail.com or
Cindy Cleghorn at cindy@cmprintmail.com
To receive notices about PlanCheckNC programs/events,
email: plancheckncla@gmail.com
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ARTS, CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
Upcoming Events To Note In Your Calendar:
THE ZOO STORY & DISARMED
Runs February 27 - March 21
Albee Play and Art Exhibit at USVAA/LAAVAA
10858 Culver Blvd. (west of Overland)
Flyer with details
Every Thursday Night at 9 p.m. Kris Angelis
Performing live at the VCPA
446 S. La Brea
Los Angeles, CA 90291
For more about Kris Angels visit www.krisangelis.com
For more about the VCPA visit www.govcpa.org
Westside Education and Career Center
(our local LAUSD adult school)
Interesting, professionally taught, reasonably
priced adult education classes in our community
Over 20 sites from Westwood to the Palisades
Chair Exercise Class for Seniors
Stoner Park, Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For more information call 310-914-3565.
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SAFETY & SECURITY- LAPD
RESURGENCE OF MAILBOX THEFTS
There is a resurgence of thefts from mailboxes where the suspect has resorted to breaking into the mailboxes to remove victims' mail. This action usually precedes identity theft.
Please consider these options to protect your identity.
1. Pick up your mail at the post office
2. When you receive unwanted catalogs, call the company
to request being taken off their mailing list
3. Go to ZabaSearch.com and input your name to see what
information is available about you to the public.
You can request to have your information removed.
4. Check into companies that specialize in protecting
your identity, and sign up.
For further information, contact Sergeant David Podesta:
(310) 444-0743 or by email at 32305@lapd.lacity.org
LAPD TEXT TIP SYSTEM
Now you can text information to the LAPD
Click this link and learn all about it
WEST LAPD
AlertCommunity.com
The department-monitored website for posting
information about your neighborhood.
Example, an unfamiliar car parked on your street,
but no crime or reason to call the police;
Go to AlertCommunity.com and post the information:
make, license plate, time of day, etc.
As burglaries and thefts in the area are reviewed
LAPD checks the web site for any information
that they can follow up on from residents.
For information: Sergeant Podesta (310) 444-0743.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
DISTRACTING ELDERLY VICTIMS
Burglaries in Pacific Palisades,
Westwood, and West L.A.
To report suspicious activity or share
information about these crimes, call the
24-hour toll free Detective Information Desk:
1-877-LAW-FULL (1-877-529-3855)
or the West Los Angeles Area Front Desk
at (310) 444-0701 or 444-0704
Basic Car 8A53 Senior Lead Officer Kirk All upcoming crime updates will be posted on our LAPD
website which you can log in at LAPDEPOLICING
You can get latest crime info
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EMAILS-TO-THE-EDITOR
Your comments, observations, opinions, etc. about items in the
West LA News or anything else in and about the neighborhood!
Now including Recommendations
from fellow stakeholders!
AIA/LA TELLS LA PLANNING COMMISSION TO SLOW DOWN
AND HIRE A DESIGNER (Architects Institute of America/LA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA
Today, the American Institute of Architects (AIA/LA), Director of Government & Public Affairs, Will Wright, in testimony to the City of Los Angeles Planning Commission, requested that the Commission delay action and continue consideration of a revised sign ordinance until comprehensive visual analysis of the proposed regulations is completed.
In a letter to the Commission and the Department of Planning, AIA/LA also recommends that the Department immediately convene a panel of outside experts or a consultant team with design expertise to work with City staff to review, illustrate, and contribute to the refinement of the draft sign code.
"This is more than just an abstract policy issue about square footage of signs and digital media in the public right-of-way. No substantive visual analysis has been completed to date. This is a design issue that impacts the environmental quality, indeed brand, of Los Angeles and nobody knows what it looks like," states AIA/LA President John Kaliski.
ABOUT AIA LOS ANGELES
The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment. The AIA promotes leadership, design excellence, lifelong learning, ethical behavior, inclusiveness, collaboration, and client-and-member-centered service. AIA Los Angeles oversees a full program of events providing year-round educational, social, and networking opportunities, and works with representatives in support of legislation that will benefit the architecture profession and the built environment. AIA Los Angeles is the fourth largest chapter in the country and the largest in California.
Thought you would be interested.
Don Swiers
swiersaia@yahoo.com
Motion Legalizing Overnight Use of Public Spaces by RVs
Dear Neighborhood Council President/Secretary:This
Motion, by Councilman Bill Rosendahl, to legalize living in RVs on city
streets and parking lots, may be of interest to your neighborhood
council.We ask that you join Venice residents in opposing this Motion. Thank you,Mark RyavecVenice Stakeholders Association310 392 4843The MotionVenice Stakeholder Letter Back to Top |
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ONGOING - WLANC
Free WiFi at West L.A. Civic Center PlazaConnect to wlancwifi courtesy of WLANCWLANC Committee & Board of Directors Meetings Beautification/Farmers Market (Ad Hoc):as needed when announcedBoard of Directors: fourth Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m.
Budget: as needed when announcedBylaws/Elections: as needed when announcedOutreach/Education: last Thursday of month, 6:00 p.m.
PLUM (Planning, Land Use Management): first Tuesday of month, 7:15 p.m.
Public Safety (Ad Hoc): as needed when announced
Traffic: as needed when announcedFor schedule changes and special meetings,
check www.wlanc.com for final times and dates
Meetings are held at:West L.A Neighborhood Council OfficeWLA Municipal Building1645 Corinth Avenue, West L.A., CA 90025Entrance on west side opposite Court House
Weekly Open Door Hour
Jay Handal, Chair of the West L.A. Neighborhood Council,keeps the WLANC office open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon for stakeholders to come to discuss issues that affect them.
Call to make an appointment: (310) 466-0645
Jay's email: jhandal@wlanc.comAll stakeholders are encouraged to help
improve the West Los Angeles neighborhood by joining a committee and helping to formulate the
issues and programs the Board will act on. Complete an
application form and send it to: info@wlanc.comFor information on committees, WLANC Committees
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STANDING RESOURCES
RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER
All Kinds of Electronics
Call about Free Pick-Up Program
California Recycles, Inc. · 310-478-3001 ext 101
DELAYED - The effective date of February 17, 2009 applies
only to some TV stations; the remaining will
transition
from analog to digital broadcasting between
March 14 and June
12, 2009.
Information available: http://www.dtv.gov
You can drop off your old TV without charge at
1932 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Or call to arrange a pick up.
www.californiarecycles.com
DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION
METRO service information at 1-800-COMMUTE and
http://www.metro.net
More Information
WATER-USE RESTRICTIONS
New Water Conservation Ordinance
The New Restrictions
STATE LAW PROHIBITS 'SHARPS'
IN TRASH OR BY FLUSHING
READ all about it:
argonautnewspaper.com
SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL
Call the number below to get rid of shopping carts
left on streets - it's a company that is paid to do it.
California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corporation (800) 252 - 4613
From Baila Romm of C-PAB
info.neighborhoodwatch@gmail.com
HELP FIGHT GRAFFITI
WLANC has an email to report graffiti
graffitiwla@aol.com
Note address of graffiti and report it ASAP!
HELPING RID THE CITY OF GRAFFITI
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To find out more about the West L.A. Neighborhood Council or to get involved in a committee, go to www.wlanc.com. You can also leave us a message at (310) 281-6116
or email us at info@wlanc.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
West L.A. Neighborhood Council
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