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Draft EIR Report on the City’s Sidewalk Repair Program is Now Available for Public Comment
The draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City’s Sidewalk Repair Program is now available for public review and comment. The comment period closes on February 24, 2020.
The report is available on the City’s website at this link: https://sidewalks.lacity.org/environmental-impact-report. As one can imagine, this is a very large report but it is posted online in sections so you should be able to review or download it in pieces.
In addition, hard copies of the report are available at three public libraries in Council District 12. These are:
Granada Hills Library at 10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills (map)
Mid Valley Regional Library at 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills (map)
Chatsworth Branch Library at 21052 Devonshire St., Chatsworth (map).
Details on how to submit comments are available at this link:
https://sidewalks.lacity.org/
If you have any questions on how to submit comments, please send an email to [email protected].
The City will also be holding seven public meetings to discuss the EIR and receive public input. The two meetings closest to Granada Hills are here:
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library
7771 W Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 92042 (map)
January 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Reseda Recreation Center
18411 W Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335 (map)
February 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Trash Pick-up Moved Forward by One Day Starting December 25th
🚨 HOLIDAY SERVICE REMINDER 🚨 – Due to the holiday, LA Sanitation offices will be closed on Wednesday December 25th. There will be no bin collection service on Christmas Day. If your collection day is normally on Wednesday, your bins will be serviced Thursday. If your collection day is Thursday, your bins will be serviced Friday. If your bins are usually serviced on Friday, collection will be pushed to Saturday. Sanitation will resume their standard collection schedule on Monday – December, 30th and Tuesday – December, 31st.
In addition, your bin collection services may be impacted during heavy rain, if it’s deemed too dangerous to attempt collections on your street/neighborhood. Collections will be completed as soon as streets are dry enough and safe to travel. Thanks for your patience! Please visit their website at www.lacitysan.org/holidayschedule for information about other holidays. Although the LA Sanitation offices will be closed on December 25th, their Customer Care Center is available to assist you twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year at 1-800-773-2489. Also, Marketing will have limited access to their social accounts during the holidays. Please call their call center with any questions you may have about their programs and services. We wish you a safe, healthy, and sustainable holiday season!
Granada Hills Tree Lighting Video
Video courtesy of Mark Hovater.
Prevent Fire Hazards: Water Your Christmas Tree Every Day
Before you rush out to work or to complete your shopping, please take a moment this morning to fill the reservoir stand of your natural Christmas tree with fresh water!
Before you rush out to work or to complete your #holiday #shopping, please take a moment this morning to fill the reservoir stand of your natural #ChristmasTree 🎄 with fresh #water! pic.twitter.com/ycmqQmWBVr
— LAFD Talk (@LAFDtalk) December 20, 2019
New Interactive Map Shows Homelessness and Housing Across LA County
Los Angeles County now has an interactive map allowing you to view the distribution of the County’s current homeless population, as well as sites where shelter or supportive housing already exists or is under development. Info on population numbers and density is drawn from the January 2019 Countywide Homeless Count. New info and capabilities will continue to be added to this map tool, which just launched Dec 12.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/400d7b75f18747c4ae1ad22d662781a3
Peach Fruit Fly Eradication Activities – Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, and Northridge
On October 31, 2019, the County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures (ACWM) detected two Peach Fruit Flies (PFF), a major agricultural pest, in Granada Hills. In response, the ACWM will be implementing eradication efforts to prevent the growth and spread of the pest infestations, and protect backyard fruit, community gardens, and California’s commercial agriculture.
The eradication effort will include the use of an attractant to lure the flies to a “bait station”. Specifically, small spots of bait will be squirted onto street-side tree trunks, with approximately 600 such bait stations placed about eight feet up on trees. The flies feed on the bait and are killed by a small amount of natural pesticide in the bait. These activities will be occurring this month, and possibly extend into December, and will take place in parts of Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, and Northridge as shown in the map below.
Residents with questions about this or any exotic pest can call the California Department of Food and Agriculture Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899.
LADWP Turf Replacement Program – Free Workshops and $3 per Square Foot Rebate
LADWP customers interested in transforming their lawns to drought-tolerant landscaping have a free resource in the form of hands-on workshops offered by LADWP’s Turf Replacement Program. The free workshops tach customers how to remove turf, grade soil for capturing rainwater, and the step-by-step process to create sustainable landscapes in their own yards.
LADWP’s residential customers are now eligible to receive $3 per square foot rebate for up to 5,000 square feet of turf removed (up to a potential $15,000 in rebates!).
For more information on attending or hosting a Workshop, visit www.lawnbegonedwp.com. For rebate and incentive details, please visit www.ladwp.com/landscaping.
North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Project Moves Forward with Board Approval
The North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Project will Move Forward into Environmental Review
Thank you to all who attended Thursday’s Board meeting and provided feedback. Metro’s Board of Directors received and filed staff’s recommendation to begin the environmental review for the project. The feedback received at the meeting will continue to help shape the project.
If you were unable to attend Thursday’s Board meeting, the meeting minutes and audio of the meeting will be available here.
Next Steps
Metro will continue engaging stakeholders as the process moves forward and we will keep you informed of all upcoming meetings. Metro looks forward to seeing everyone at the Latino Expo and Dia de los Muertos Festival at Panorama Mall today, October 26.
Saddleridge Fire Update
As of LAFD’s 7 am update this morning (Friday), the Saddleridge Fire is 68% contained and has burned almost 8,500 acres.
Please note that Limekiln Canyon Park and O’Melveny Park remain closed for the time being. Please do not enter these parks until they are re-opened in the next few weeks.
Please take the time to double check that you have signed up for emergency notification systems:
As always, we ask you remain vigilant and report any emergencies to 911.
Dept of City Planning is Holding Info Sessions on LA’s New Home-Sharing Ordinance
From the Los Angeles Department of City Planning:
The City Council adopted the Home-Sharing Ordinance (CF 14-1635-S2) in December of 2018. To prevent the wholesale conversion of homes into rental properties, the legislation establishes a regulatory framework to restrict short-term rentals to one’s primary residence. The Home-Sharing Ordinance requires hosts who wish to engage in short-term rentals to register with the City and post their registration number on all advertisements. Further information on eligibility requirements and host responsibilities may be found on the City Planning Department’s Home Sharing webpage.
Eligible hosts may now apply to the program through the Home-Sharing Online Registration Portal. The City will begin enforcement of the Home-Sharing Ordinance on November 1, 2019. Anyone who continues to engage in or advertise short-term rental activity after November 1 without posting an approved registration number will be in violation of the Home-Sharing Ordinance. Sign up here to receive email updates on the Home-Sharing Program.
Los Angeles City Planning will be holding several Home-Sharing Program Information Sessions throughout October and November. Please fill out the RSVP form on the session you would like to attend: http://bit.ly/LAHomeShareRSVP
Session Dates & Times
Download a one-page flyer with a full list of dates and times for both in-person and online Home Sharing Ordinance info sessions
Download a one-page flyer with a full list of dates and times for both in-person and online Home Sharing Ordinance info sessions
More Info
For additional information, please contact:
Home-Sharing Unit
Department of City Planning – Development Services Center
201 N. Figueroa Street, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 202-5464
24/7 Complaint Hotline: (213) 267-7788
[email protected]
How to Report Spam Texts
If your mobile phone service provider is AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon, you can now report spam texts by forwarding them to 7726 (which spells SPAM). A report will be automatically made to your carrier, who will handle it from there.
How to Find NC-Sponsored Halloween Events in Your Neighborhood
Neighborhood Councils sponsor family-friendly festivities throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. Now that Halloween is coming up, here’s a quick overview of how to look up events sponsored by your local NC.
Click the button below to open our Citywide list of Councils, and select yours to open your NC’s EmpowerLA webpage. At the top right of that page, you’ll see a link to the NC’s full website, where you’ll be able to see news about upcoming events and also get onto their mailing list to get news sent to you directly.
Don’t know which NC is yours? Visit http://NeighborhoodInfo.
Saddleridge Fire Recovery: Local Assistance Center Opening at Sylmar Recreation Center
Residents & businesses impacted by the Saddleridge Fire: get recovery help & resources from the city, county, state, and other agencies now through Saturday October 26th at the Sylmar Recreation Center, 13109 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342. Hours are 8am-4pm Sat/Sun and 9:30am-7pm Mon-Fri. Get help replacing lost records, filing insurance claims, applying for disaster assistance & info on cleanup/repair/rebuilding. Get full details by clicking below.
LA Metro Board Report on North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Now Available
Metro Board Report on the North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Project Available Online
Metro’s staff report and agenda for the North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project is now available on the Metro Board page. You are encouraged to check out Metro’s blog The Source article for more information.
The Board meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24 at the Metro headquarters located at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles 90012 in the third floor Board room. All Board meetings are open to the public. Links to watch the Board meeting live in English and in Spanish can be found here: https://boardagendas.metro.
Next Steps
Metro will continue engaging stakeholders as the process moves forward. They will be at the Latino Expo and Dia de los Muertos Festival at Panorama Mall on Saturday, October 26.
Contact Metro
Thank you again for your participation in the North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project.
All Metro meetings are held at ADA accessible facilities. Spanish translation will be provided. Other ADA accommodations and translations available by calling 323.466.3876, at least 72 hours in advance.
Se encuentra disponible en Internet el informe de la junta de Metro sobre el proyecto del autobús de tránsito rápido del norte del Valle de San Fernando
Se encuentra disponible en Internet el informe de la junta de Metro sobre el proyecto del autobús de tránsito rápido del norte del Valle de San Fernando
El informe del equipo y la agenda de Metro para el proyecto del corredor de transporte público del norte del Valle de San Fernando ya se encuentra disponible en la página web de la junta de Metro. Lo invitamos a visitar el artículo del blog de Metro llamado The Source para obtener más información.
La reunión de la junta se llevara a cabo el jueves, 24 de octubre a las 10:00 a. m. en la sede de Metro ubicada en One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles 90012, en la sala de la junta en el tercer piso. Todas las reuniones de la junta están abiertas al público. Los vínculos para ver la reunión en vivo en inglés y en español se encuentran aquí: https://boardagendas.metro.net/
Próximos pasos
Metro seguirá involucrando a los interesados a medida que el proceso avance. Estaremos presentes en la Latino Expo y en el Festival del Día de los Muertos en el Panorama Mall el sábado, 26 de octubre.
Comuníquese con nosotros
Le agradecemos, nuevamente, por su participación en el proyecto de autobús de tránsito rápido del norte del Valle de San Fernando.
Todas las reuniones de Metro se llevan a cabo en instalaciones accesibles conformes a la ADA. Se brindará traducción al español. Se encuentran disponibles traducciones y otras adaptaciones conformes a la ADA, llamando al 323.466.3876 con, al menos, 72 horas de anticipación.
Granada Hills Street Faire Video – October 5, 2019
The 15th Annual Granada Hills Street Faire was a huge success for the community. Thousands of people walked the four block stretch on Chatsworth St. in the Granada Village. There was good food, Entertainment, Oktoberfest, Classic Car Show and over 150 different vendors to choose from. Just a wonderful day for all!
Video courtesy of Mark Hovater.
“Text-to-911” Now Available in Los Angeles County
Mobile users in LA County now have the ability to send text messages to 9-1-1, giving hearing and speech impaired residents, or those in situations where it is too dangerous to dial 9-1-1, and making noise could put their life in jeopardy, a potentially lifesaving option. Read more »
With Saddleridge Fire 41% Contained, Questions Turn to Blame
Thousands of residents were able to return home as the Saddleridge Fire reached 41 percent containment.
As thousands of people returned to their homes and firefighters appeared to get the upper hand on the 7,965-acre Saddleridge Fire in the Northern San Fernando Valley, questions turned to the events Thursday night that sparked the deadly blaze in Sylmar.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials are investigating reports that the blaze began at the base of an electrical transmission tower. Southern California Edison opted not to shut off the power lines during the Santa Ana wind storm in the Sylmar region that has endured three catastrophic wildfires within 11 years.
The Los Angeles Times interviewed a Sylmar couple that said they watched flames burn at the base of the transmission tower from their second story-window. They called the fire department, but by the time the first engines arrived, the flames had spread rapidly. Edison officials cautioned against a rush to judgement. Read more »
Saddleridge Fire Evacuations Lifted Though Blaze Rages On
The Saddleridge Fire is just 19 percent contained, but tens of thousands of people were allowed to return home Saturday.
Tens of thousands of evacuated Porter Ranch and Granada Hills residents are now able to return home even though the massive Saddleridge fire continues to rage, destroying dozens of homes and blackening more than 7,542 acres. Authorities lifted evacuation orders Saturday as the blaze reached 19 percent containment.
Gov. Gavin Newsom had declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles county (and Riverside county) where at least 31 homes have been damaged by the blaze and 100,000 people were forced from their homes since Thursday. The declarations free up local and state resources to aid in the firefighting effort.Police spent the night escorting residents back into their homes for five minute intervals, allowing them to collect the vital belongings they were forced to leave behind due to the fast-moving fire.
The Saddleridge Fire has created dangerously unhealthy air quality over a huge chunk of the Southland, which continues to pose concerns.
Officials said the blaze was 19% contained as of Saturday morning — which remains the latest update — and was burning in the areas of Sylmar, Granada Hills and Porter Ranch. Read more »
Saddleridge Fire: Current Mandatory Evacuation Map
Please be safe out there, everyone!
https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire
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