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General Manager's Update
I hope this newsletter finds you well. I can't tell you how grateful I am that no one was killed at the LAPD shooting on Monday night. Olympic Park Neighborhood Council was meeting in the community room of the LAPD West Bureau when the shooter walked in and began firing. Our staff, Policy Director Joe Hari, and NEA Barry Stone, were with the board members along with former Commissioner Doug Epperhart of the Board of the Neighborhood Commissioners, who had volunteered to assist with the OPNC selection process. A bullet actually went through their meeting room. I'm so thankful for the amazing LAPD officers for their quick response. Despite it being a very scary experience for all, the OPNC board members showed their Neighborhood Council pluck by staying to approve several more motions after the shooting! You can read about their experience here.
With Mayor Garcetti's State of the City and the LA 2020 Commission's second report released this week, everyone is starting to recognize the role that Neighborhood Councils can play in the future of Los Angeles. I feel really fortunate to collaborate with Neighborhood Councils and appreciate the positive changes they are bringing to their communities and to City Hall.
Thanks to all those inquiring about my health. I am still trying to regain my voice, but was able to stop by Mid-town North Hollywood Neighborhood Council on Wednesday night and have the privilege of swearing in the new board. For new board members being seated, please remember that you will be ineligible to vote for funding items until you take the funding and ethics training though you will still count towards quorum at the meeting.
Last night, I was able to swing by the 11th Anniversary VANC Mixer where Chair Jill Banks Barad led an event packed evening with LA County Board of Supervisor candidates, the "Best of" Awards to the very worthy Neighborhood Councils, and their "Got It!" Award to LA City Controller Ron Galperin. It ended up being standing room only with a third of the folks being newly elected board members, which was great. More info on the evening below.
I'll be out tomorrow for Region 7 elections in the east along with our terrific elections staff and volunteers. If I don't see you tomorrow, take it easy and enjoy your weekend!
 Best,
Grayce Liu,
General Manager
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
Empower Yourself.
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Empower LA.
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State of the City
Striking a "back to basics" theme, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti concluded his first State of the City address by challenging residents to help build "the Los Angeles of tomorrow." "I stand before you today to say that the state of our city is strong, but is in need of fundamental reform," he said. In a 45-minute appearance at the California Science Center, Garcetti said he would keep the Department...
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LA River Proposal To Create 2 Recreation Zones
The Los Angeles District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking public input on a proposal that would provide two recreation zones, this summer and for the next four summers, along the Los Angeles River. The proposal includes a program that would offer guided and unguided non-motorizes boating access in the Sepulveda Basin area of the river, in addition to the program that...
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Mayor's Crisis Response Team Seeks Volunteers
Are you compassionate and looking to help your neighbors? Are you willing to provide support and resources during times of crisis? Can you commit to volunteering every month for at least one year? If so, Mayor Garcetti's Crisis Response Team (CRT) is looking for you! Applications for the Spring 2014 are now open. Being a CRT volunteer is an extremely rewarding experience, as our members provide...
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Neighborhood Council Takes
to the Streets at CicLAvia
During last Sunday's CicLAvia Iconic Wilshire Boulevard event, the Mid-City West Neighborhood Council welcomed participants to their community with a guided Miracle Mile Art Walk around LACMA, the Architecture + Design Museum, the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Ace Gallery, The Icon, and the Petersen Automotive Museum, all conveniently clustered... >>> continue reading
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Submit your Neighborhood Council Success Stories!
As part of an initiative to spread the word to Stakeholders about how effective & necessary Neighborhood Councils are, Empower LA is looking for a collection of success stories, big or small, to feature in a series of online videos. If your council sponsored a Neighborhood Garden, supported a local organization, work with LAPD or others to improve safety, wrote a Community Impact Statement that saw direct effect with the City Council, or anything else, we would love to hear about it... >>> continue reading
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"Best of..." and "Got it!" Awards Presented to 13 NCs,
Controller Galperin
Thirteen Neighborhood Councils were recognized with three "Best of..." awards and City Controller Ron Galperin was the recipient of the "Got It!" award at last night's Valley Alliance of NCs 11th Anniversary Mixer event held at CBS Studios in Studio City. Over 200 Neighborhood Council Board members representing... >>> continue reading
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Emergency Management
Internship Program
The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2014 Emergency Management Internship Program. Applications are accepted through April 28, 2014. The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) is currently taking applications for the Summer 2014 Emergency Management Internship program. This highly competitive internship program...
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John Walker joins City's Quality & Production Commission Studio City Neighborhood Council President John Walker was appointed Tuesday to the city's Quality and Production Commission which will help improve productivity and work measurement within the city government. Walker was appointed to the position after a meeting with Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Krekorian. "I'm very happy to be part of this commission, it's a chance... >>> continue reading
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Hundreds of Angelenos Gather
at City Hall for ArtsDay 2014!
Friday morning, in the rotunda at the entrance of City Hall, dozens of Los Angeles artists and arts leaders joined together as advocates for Arts for LA's annual ArtsDay, a day which unites artists, audiences, and arts organizations with the leaders who represent them in City Hall. Advocates and elected officials use ArtsDay as an opportunity to spark dialogue over the specific ways we can work... >>> continue reading
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Fund the Congress and Budget Advocates!
As the 2013-2014 Funding Cycle comes to a close, Neighborhood Councils will have to act decisively to ensure that their unspent funds are not swept if it is their intention to invest those funds in the future of the Congress of Neighborhoods and/or outreach for the Budget Advocates. Neighborhood Council Boards must pass a Board Resolution that indicates the amount the Neighborhood Council wishes to... >>> continue reading
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Interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing regarding the restoration of the Gaffey Street Pool and Bathhouse, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the San Pedro Regional Library, 931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. The proposed project consists of a complete restoration of the Gaffey Street Pool, to meet current health, safety, and building codes, and to provide...
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DEADLINES
10 days after your
March NC Board Meeting
February Monthly Expenditure Reports due
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SURVEYS
LA Community Broadband Network Survey
Give your input on how much you access the internet, what you use it for, and how much you think faster and slower internet access should cost (if at all)
Let the Fire Department know what services are most important to you
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UPCOMING
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Sat, April 12
Location: Region 7
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PlanCheckNC Meeting
Cancelled
Sat, April 12 Time: 10 am - 12 noon
******** Education and Neighborhoods Committee Meeting
Tue, April 15
Time: 1 - 3 pm
City Hall
10th Floor Conference
Room 1010
******** Westside Regional Alliance of Councils Monthly Meeting Wed, April 16 Time: 8:30 - 10 am
Lenny's Deli
2379 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles 90064
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South Los Angeles Alliance of Nieghborhoods Meeting
Thur, April 17
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Community Health Councils
3731 Stocker - Suite 201
Los Angeles 90008
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