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General Manager's Update
I hope this newsletter finds you well. There's a lot to be grateful for this week. On Monday, Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Director of Bureau of Street Services, Nazario Sauceda, launched Operation Neighborhood Blitz in Sherman Oaks in partnership with Neighborhood Councils to address the potholes in the City. We're really excited about the Mayor and Nazario's collaboration with Neighborhood Councils as the idea was inspired by the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council's memorable pothole lottery. Please read more about the program below.
On Tuesday, our wonderful Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Plan Review Committees met one last time to finish up their work on revising the Plan for a Citywide System of Neighborhood Councils. A huge thank you for all of the members' dedication and hours upon hours of work in setting the foundation for the future of Neighborhood Councils. Much appreciation to Commissioner Len Shaffer for taking them to the finish line, to former Commissioner Doug Epperhart for starting the project and to our hard working staff, Joe Hari, for keeping everything moving all these months. If you haven't already, please take moment to weigh in on the Plan survey, which covers a portion of their work. Another survey will be released to cover the remainder of their work in the next month or so. 
I was also so thankful to City Attorney Mike Feuer for adding Michael Evans to our City Attorney Neighborhood Council Advice Division this week (more below). Our NCAD attorneys work so hard for us, and they were able to offer three live ethics training in August to ensure all Board members meet the September 1st deadline. It's great to know that our City Attorney is a full partner in the ongoing success of the Neighborhood Council system.
Between the Congress of Neighborhoods Planning Committee, DWP MOU Committee, and LANCC meetings as well as the Venice Neighborhood Council's famous BBQ, it'll be a full Saturday. If I don't see you tomorrow, have a great weekend!
 Best,
Grayce Liu,
General Manager
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
Empower Yourself.
Empower Your Community.
Empower LA.
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Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Bureau of Street Services this week launched the Bureau's Neighborhood Council Initiative, also known as "Operation Neighborhood Blitz," empowering local communities to survey their streets and prioritize the small asphalt repairs (SAR) that make a big difference in the quality of life. The Bureau is partnering local Neighborhood Councils to act as the Bureau's eyes and ears, or as the Bureau puts it, BSS Honorary Inspectors. The effort will dispatch a city pothole repair truck to every neighborhood in the city twice over the next year.....
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It has been nearly two months since the Mayor and the City Council agreed on the budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year and in that time, the City Administrative Officer has been preparing an Appropriation Report that is the foundation for the City of LA's authorization to spend public funds. The CAO has presented the Appropriation Report to the City Council's Budget and Finance Committee, recommending that the public be given 15 days to review the CAO's anticipated revenues and expenses for the current fiscal year.....
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Stakeholders who have any hope of influencing the work of LA's City Council would be well-advised to pay attention to the Council Committees and the Committee members who will be making recommendations on the council files that work their way through the legislative process before reaching the City Council for final action.....
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This week Mayor Eric Garcetti announced three more of his area representatives, following last week's announcement for the Central, West Valley, and Harbor areas. Each will be responsible for a geographical area of the City that includes up to 20 Neighborhood Councils.....
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The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (Commission) is requesting Neighborhood Councils to provide input by the end of this month on nine Neighborhood Council Plan Review motions that are currently under its consideration. The nine motions originated from the Commission's review committees and address the topics of.... >>> continue reading
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The ongoing controversy over LA's ride-share companies offers a crash course in how the local and state government works. The brouhaha on the boulevard began when ride-share programs began operating on the streets of LA, offering Angelenos an alternative to traditional taxi service....
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The LA Times has been following the ongoing saga of LA's prohibition on parkway gardening for a couple of years, ever since Steve Lopez heard of a South LA resident who dared to plant edibles on the small patch of land between the curb and the sidewalk. That 10' wide and 150' long garden turned into "an eruption of tomatoes, peppers, chard, melons, squash, pumpkins, onions, broccoli, eggplant, celery, kale and herbs....
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The City of LA is unique in many ways, from the delicate balance of powers between the Mayor and the City Council to the Neighborhood Council system to the City Boards and Commissions which go further than most cities by granting extensive authority to selected commissions, defined prominently in the City Charter.... >>> continue reading
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We at the Department want to extend our deep appreciation to City Attorney Mike Feuer. Although the City Attorney's Office is struggling with staffing shortages and budget cuts, our City Attorney recognizes the value that Neighborhood Councils provide to the City and their need for additional legal assistance. As a result, Mr. Feuer approved an increase in legal assistance available to Neighborhood Councils and is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Evans to the Neighborhood Council Advice Division.... >>> continue reading
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The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners recently approved expanded and improved electric vehicle (EV) charger rebates for home, workplace and public charging through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power program: "Charge Up LA! - Home, Work, and On the Go." The program will provide rebates for LADWP residential and commercial customers.... >>> continue reading
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The controversy over LA's three-year old policy of ticketing vehicles that park in spaces with broken meters continues, even after the City Council rescinded the policy with a 12-0 vote and a promise to revisit the decision in six months.... >>> continue reading
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The 4th Quarter Reconciliation Report for purchase card transactions (April - June 2013) was due last Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 5:00 pm, close of business that day. Please note that if you have two (2) or more outstanding reports, the Department will be contacting your NC regarding these missing reports. Your funds may be frozen until those reports are submitted....
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Good News! We will be providing four "live" (in person) regional Ethics Trainings during the month of August in conjunction with the Office of the City Attorney. Remember, all Board members must complete the Ethics Training (be current within the past two years) and Funding Training by the September 1st deadline in order to vote on funding matters....
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DEADLINES
September 1
Approved Budgets for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 due
(extended deadline)
September 1
Funding Training and Ethics Compliance for NC Board Members
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SURVEYS
NC Plan Review
Provide your opinion on nine important NC topics
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RSVP
Ethics Trainings
Live (in person) Ethics Trainings offered between August 15-29 in four areas of the City.
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UPCOMING
NC Congress Planning Committee
Sat, August 3
Time 8:30 am
(before LANCC meeting)
Hollywood City Hall
6501 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles 90028
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DWP MOU Committee Sat, August 3 Time 8:45-10 am (before LANCC meeting) Hollywood City Hall 6501 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles 90028 ******** Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Sat, August 3 Time 10 am Hollywood City Hall 6501 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles 90028
******** CANCELLED - Board of Neighborhood Commissioners
Tues, August 6
******** Harbor Alliance of NCs
Wed, August 7
Time 6:30-8:30 pm
Kaiser Permanente Way Harbor City - Community Outreach Portables
25965 Normandie Ave. Harbor City 90710
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Valley Alliance of NCs
Thurs, August 8
Time 6:30-9:00 pm
Sherman Oaks Hospital, Doctor's Conference Rm
4929 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks 91403
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PlanCheckNC
Sat, August 10
Time 10 am-12 noon
Location: TBA
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South LA Alliance of NCs (SLAANC)
Thurs, August 15
Time 6:30-8:30 pm
Community Health
Councils
3731 Stocker, Suite 201
Los Angeles 90008
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Live Ethics Training
West, Central & South LA Areas
Thurs, August 15
Time 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: TBA ********
NC Board Member Development
Series:
Planning and
Land Use 101
Sat, Aug 17
Time 8:00-12 noon
Pacoima Family Source Center
11243 Glenoaks Bl.#3
Pacoima 91331
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NC Congress Planning Committee
Sat, August 17
Time 1:00 pm
Bob's Big Boy Restaurant
8274 Sunland Blvd
Sun Valley 91352
******** Live Ethics Training Harbor & South LA Areas
Thurs, August 22
Time 6:30-8:30 pm
135th Street Elem School
801 W 135th St
Gardena 90247
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Live Ethics Training
Wed, August 28
Time 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: TBA ********
Live Ethics Training
North & South Valley Areas
Thurs, August 29
Time 6:30-8:30 pm
Encino Community Center Auditorium
4935 Balboa Blvd.
Encino 91316 ********
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Council FileHot Sheet Active Council Files that affect Neighborhood Councils citywide, which your Neighborhood Council may want to weigh in on: Neighborhood Council System:  12-1682-S1 New Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Definition
Referred to Education and Neighborhoods Committee
12-1682 - Neighborhood Pending in Education and Neighborhoods Committee
Report back to Education and Neighborhoods Committee in 60 days from June 18
Approved by City Council November 14, 2012; 16 motions referred to Energy and Environment and Ad Hoc on Waste Reduction and Recycling Committees
Pending in Energy and Environment Committee
11-0262 - State Licensed Facilities/Community Care Facilities
Referred to Community Care Facilities Working Group on January 30th
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