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Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
DONE Newsletters 2009
January 7, 2009
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BongHwan Kim, General Manager
....Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) |
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DONE NEWS
Community Budget Survey Featured in the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times recently did an article on the Community Budget Survey and its importance to the City. If you haven't already taken the Budget Survey, p lease fill out a survey English or Spanish. The due date to submit Community Budget Surveys has been extended to January 31, 2009. We ask that Neighborhood Councils set aside the time to schedule a "Budget Survey Presentation" for their Project Coordinator and Budget Representative in their January meetings as well as make the survey and website link available to their stakeholders.
The surveys capture important community input to help determine the 2009-2010 City of Los Angeles budget priorities when we are facing many challenges, including the uncertain impact of the turbulent national economy. The Mayor and the leaders of the City's 89 Neighborhood Councils use the survey information to better understand the unique needs of each of the City's regions. There is still an opportunity to make your voice heard on budget priorities. For more information or if you need assistance with the online survey, please contact your Project Coordinator at (213) 485-1360.
DONE Is Holding Three Regional Meetings in Early 2009
DONE will be hosting three regional meetings to discuss the relationship between Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Transportation, the Neighborhood Purposes Grant, and other important items. The first of three regional meetings will take place in the San Fernando Valley Region. The date is January 24, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center located at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys 91401. Please call DONE at (213) 485-1360 to RSVP.
PlanCheckNC Is Holding a Training on Environmental Review This Saturday, January 10th
PlanCheckNC will be starting a new year of programs designed to educate Neighborhood Council and community members on planning and land use issues in the City. On Saturday, January 10th at 10 am, the PlanCheckNC program includes an overview of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA process, how the City of Los Angeles implements CEQA, the requirements and opportunities for public involvement, and the relationship of CEQA to land use entitlements. The program will offer participants the opportunity to question current CEQA practitioners in the ways that communities can best use the CEQA process to their benefit, which strategies help your cause and which do not. You will learn how to provide input to the City and take the concepts back to your individual neighborhood councils.
This meeting will be held at the Historic Downtown Outreach Center, 114 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles 90013. For additional information about PlanCheckNC or its programs and events, please contact Maggi Fajnor at maggi4f@gmail.com or Cindy Cleghorn at cindy@cmprintmail.com.
NUSA Is Accepting Submissions for the 2009 Neighborhood of the Year Awards
Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is accepting submissions for its competition for the 2009 Neighborhood of the Year Award. The 2009 Neighborhood of the Year Awards program will recognize exceptional accomplishments by neighborhood organizations during 2008. Awards will be given in three categories - 1) Physical Revitalization/Beautification in a Single Neighborhood; 2) Social Revitalization/Neighborliness in a Single Neighborhood; and 3) Multi-Neighborhood Project Partnerships. Judging will be based on the extent of innovation, grassroots participation and capacity building exhibited by the nominated organization.
This year marks the 25th year that NUSA will recognize the outstanding work of neighborhood organizations from all across the United States, particularly for their efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities. A distinguished panel of judges will select four finalists in each category. Finalists will be invited to make presentations at the 2009 NUSA Conference to be held May 21- 23, 2009 in Spokane, Washington, where a new panel of judges will then select a winner in each category plus an overall grand prize winner. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines can be downloaded from the NUSA website: www.nusa.org
2009 Summit on Creating Disaster Resilient Communities on Thursday, January 15th
This interactive summit will convene nonprofits, faith-based organizations, business, media and local government to discuss our emergency management system and how to better integrate our efforts so we're collectively prepared for disasters in a way that protects the most vulnerable - the poor, the elderly, the disabled, and immigrant populations. Join community leaders, ethnic media, and disaster experts for this vital conversation, which includes the opportunity to work with business consultants to create a plan for continuing your organization's work during a disaster.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The California Endowment
Center for Healthy Communities
1000 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To RSVP or for further information, please email samendoza@unitedwayla.org or call 213-808-6524.
USC Galen Center Seeking Partners to Host Community Events in East and South Los Angeles
The USC Galen Center is seeking collaborations with local schools, community-based organizations, and local businesses to host community events throughout the year. The office of USC Civic and Community Relations has a budget with which to co-sponsor and in some cases subsidize 100% of the costs of a community event that occurs before June 30, 2009. Funding is available to assist with the costs of food/beverage, rental fees, A/V, tables/chairs and parking. Eligible events must serve the residents in the neighborhoods surrounding the University Park (South L.A.) or Health Sciences (ELA, near the County and USC Hospital). For more information, please contact Carolina Castillo, Galen Center Community Liaison at 213-743-4510 or ccastill@usc.edu.
BONC NEWS The BONC's Next Meeting Will Be on January 26, 2009
The next Board of Neighborhood Commissioners meeting is on January 26, 2009 in the City Hall Board of Public Works Meeting Room 350, City Hall at 11:30 a.m. The BONC has invited representatives from the City Ethics Commission and City Clerk to discuss possible strategies to encourage compliance by individual board members. Your presence and suggestions are invited.
CITY NEWS
The City Clerk Is Reviewing Proposals for the Municipal Voting System
The Office of the City Clerk has issued a Request for Proposals for possible replacement of the City's municipal voting system. Proposals are currently under review, and recommendations will be made to the Mayor and City Council at the conclusion of the proposal review period. Further updates will be provided once a report and recommendations are made. Reminder for LA Business Owners from the Office of Finance about Business Tax Renewals The City of Los Angeles' 2009 business tax renewal period begins on January 1, 2009 and ends on March 2, 2009. Please see this important information for business owners about their 2009 business tax renewals.
LA Commission on the Status of Women Is Hosting a Women Labor Forum and Resource Fair
Join the Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women as they kick off King Week with the SCLC to host the "Women of the Labor Movement" forum on Monday, January 12, 2009, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the UCLA Downtown Labor Center located at 675 S. Park View St., Los Angeles 90057. This forum is an opportunity to celebrate the many accomplishments of women in the labor movement as well as provide information and on the job training opportunities for women. The Resource Fair will include representatives from PV Jobs, Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles, Los Angeles City Community College District and many more! Please RSVP by January 8, 2009 to CSWRsvp@lacity.org or call 213-978-0300.
LADWP Renewable Energy Workshop This Saturday, January 10th
In an effort to inform and seek input from Neighborhood Council members and stakeholders, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will hold a workshop about efforts to reduce L.A.'s reliance on fossil-fuels and to increase the supply of renewable energy to 20% of the City's energy use by 2010 and 35% by 2020. The discussion will also include an overview and question and answer period regarding the Comprehensive Solar Plan, an integral part of our move to renewable energy. This is an opportunity for all Neighborhood Councils to learn more about LADWP's renewable energy programs and projects and dialogue with LADWP's CEO David Nahai and Senior Power System Managers on this timely topic.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LADWP John Ferraro Building
LA/Portland/San Francisco Conference Center
111 North Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free parking will be available in the customer parking lot with entry from Hope Street. For more information, go to www.ladwpneighborhoodnews.com
The City's Crisis Response Team Is Seeking Volunteers!
The Crisis Response Team (CRT) members are comprised of community volunteers who at the request of LA Police and LA Fire Departments provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention, attend to immediate survival and comfort needs, act as a liaison between the victim and emergency personnel, and give referrals to victims and their families affected by a death, a serious injury, a violent crime or other traumatic incidents. These include homicides, suicides, serious traffic accidents, natural deaths & multi-casualty incidents like the recent train collision and fires. New member training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning January 27th through March 12th, 2009 at the L.A. Police Academy in Westchester. They are especially in need of bilingual volunteers. You may contact Jeffrey Zimerman at 213-978-0697 or email LACRT@lacity.org for more information or to sign up.
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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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