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Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
DONE Newsletters 2008
December 3, 2008
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BongHwan Kim, General Manager
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DONE NEWS
City Clerk - Election Division Updates 2010 Neighborhood Council Election Website
The City Clerk - Election Division is currently preparing for the 2010 Neighborhood Council (NC) Elections. The NC Election Unit website now includes the "Ensuring the Effectiveness and Success of Your NC's 2010 Elections" presentation and attendee survey, including results. The website also has an updated list of FAQ's and a 2008 NC Election archive. Information regarding the NC Election Development Group will be added to the site as it becomes available. Please see the City Clerk - Election Division website for more information.
Federal Funds Available for Survivors of the California Wildfires
Federal funds are available to help people and communities recover from the wildfires in Southern California. Assistance include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal assistance to the City of Los Angeles can include payment of up to 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters. Los Angeles residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. Additionally, the City of Los Angeles, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Operational Area and the State Office of Emergency Services, have opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the victims of the "Sayre (Sylmar) Fire." The Local Assistance Center will serve as a one-stop resource for disaster relief services, including information on how to replace records lost in the fire, file insurance claims and apply for assistance and housing. It will provide a single place for victims of the wildfire to get help in starting their recovery process. The Local Assistance Center is located at Sylmar Recreation Center, 13109 Borden Ave. Sylmar, CA 91342.
Time is Running Out for the Community Budget Survey!
Please take a moment to go online and complete the City's Community Budget Survey . Community participation in the budget process is especially important at this time because the City is challenged by many issues, including the uncertain impact of the turbulent national economy, expected revenue shortfalls, and increased service demands.
We hope to have a minimum of 3000 budget survey submissions from Neighborhood Council members, community based organizations leaders, and stakeholders throughout Los Angeles. NC's should set aside the time to schedule a "Budget Survey Presentation" for their Project Coordinator and Budget Representative in their December meetings as well as make the survey and website link available to their stakeholders.
All budget surveys for the City's 2009-2010 fiscal year are due by January 12, 2009. The results of the survey will be presented at a regional budget meeting open to the public on January 31, 2009 at City Hall. You can access the budget survey at www.lacityneighborhoods.com in English or Spanish .
For more information or if you need assistance with the online survey, please contact your NC Project Coordinator at (213) 485-1360. As always, it's your leadership and your interest in the budget process that will take us over the top to reach the budget survey goals!
Emergency Preparedness Featured at the Valley Training Day on December 6th
The Valley Region will present a training on the theory, preparation, and practice of Emergency Preparedness on Saturday, December 6th from 8 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch 91236. Come and learn how other NC's, City Departments, and community organizations are preparing to deal with potential disasters around the City. DONE's General Manager BongHwan Kim and BONC Commissioner Albert Abrams will be in attendance. City Attorney Tom Griego will also conduct a legal training on City Clerk election bylaw changes and conflicts of interest. See the flyer for more information. Please call (818) 374-9890 or email diana.estrada@lacity.org to RSVP for materials and the complimentary continental breakfast. .
BONC NEWS
The BONC Will Take a Winter Recess
The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners has canceled its scheduled standing meetings for December 15, 2008 and January 6, 2009 in order to take a winter recess. The standing meeting schedule for 2009 will be posted on the DONE website in December. The BONC wishes all the hard working and committed Neighborhood Council Board members and volunteers a happy holiday season.
CITY NEWS
Celebrate the Holidays and Enjoy an Evening of Caroling at City Hall
Project Restore cordially invites you and your family to celebrate the holidays at the LA City Hall tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 4th, at 5 p.m. with Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and members of the City Council. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with Santa! There will be complimentary food, refreshments, and live entertainment. Limited parking is available with reservation. Please call (213) 978-0269 or see the flyer for more information.
LADWP Launches a New Dedicated Website for Neighborhood Councils
In an effort to improve outreach and communication with Neighborhood Councils and stakeholders, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) launched a new website dedicated exclusively to neighborhood news and information. The new site is a one-stop destination for timely information and materials a Neighborhood Council needs to stay informed about LADWP and keep in touch. The website is information-rich with the most up-to-date announcements from LADWP, including neighborhood news updates, an upcoming events calendar, and hot topics. Access the site directly at www.ladwpNeighborhoodNews.com or through the main www.LADWP.com website.
LADWP Public Relations and Community Outreach Evaluation Survey
The City Charter requires an Industrial, Economic, and Administrative Survey (IEA Survey) of the proprietary departments every five years. The administrators of this survey are the Mayor, Controller, and City Council (represented by the Chief Legislative Analyst), and they have retained PA Consulting to conduct an IEA Survey of LADWP. PA Consulting is interested in gaining insight into your opinion of LADWP's public relations and the community outreach efforts to you and the Neighborhood Councils you represent. The survey results will be included in the final IEA Survey report. This survey will close on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 5 p.m. Please do not hesitate to contact PA Consulting at 2008.IEA.Survey@paconsulting.com should you have any questions.
Department of Recreation and Parks Releases Its Citywide Community Needs Assessment Report
On December 11, 2008, the Department of Recreation and Parks is releasing the Final Report of the Citywide Community Needs Assessment. Please join us at either the Commission presentation or subsequent question and answer session. See the flyer for additional details .
Los Angeles Foreclosure Response Network's Upcoming Events
The Mayor's Office, Community Development Department, and Work Source Centers are putting on a series of Foreclosure Prevention Clinics during the month of December. Please see the flyer for the clinic dates and locations.
Teen Angelenos Invited to "Get Green On" at 2008 Environmental Youth Conference
Young LA residents ages 12 to 21 are invited to the 2008 Environmental Youth Conference "Get Your Green On" at the LA Convention Center, South Hall on Dec. 13, 2008. This event is the largest green youth expo in the west, and it aims to foster environmental awareness and activism through jobs, green practices and eco-consumerism. Admission is FREE and young Angelenos are encouraged to attend with their school, faith-based organization or community. Surprise celebrity guests will highlight this exciting event. For more information, visit www.milliontreesla.org or click here to download flyers in English and Spanish.
Bureau of Sanitation Reminds Stakeholders of Private Lateral Sewer Root Control and Maintenance
Aging lateral sewers are susceptible to damage. Tree roots and debris can enter a lateral sewer through cracks or loose joints and restrict sewage flow. Roots can cause collapse of the lateral over time. Please inspect your lateral sewers and take corrective action as necessary to avoid emergency and costly repair. For more information and for flyers in English and Spanish, go to http://www.lasewers.org/sewers/roots/ . Email questions to sewer.root@lacity.org .
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BongHwan Kim, General Manager
done@lacity.org
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
334-B E. 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
866 / LA HELPS
213 / 485-1360
213 / 485-4608 fax
done@mailbox.lacity.org
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www.lacityneighborhoods.com
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