Today in City Council

Here’s a recap of noteworthy agenda items and policy issues that the Los Angeles City Council heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2011. Captain Robert Knight from the Los Angeles Fire Department was in council chambers this morning to explain the dangers associated with brush clearance equipment and precautions that should be taken to maximize safety … Continue reading »

Today in City Council

Here’s a recap of noteworthy agenda items and policy issues that the Los Angeles City Council heard on Friday, February 17, 2011. Councilman Bill Rosendahl seconded a motion that seeks to develop a plan to accommodate parking during the construction phase of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor. The motion also seeks to provide long term parking … Continue reading »

Rally to Save the Venice Post Office

The Venice community is expected to turn out on Saturday afternoon for a rally to save the historic Venice Post Office. The United States Postal Service announced plans last year to close the post office and move operations to a new location. Venetians fear this could pave the way for a new owner to possibly … Continue reading »

Commission Keeps Westchester in CD11

UPDATE: link to The City Maven report The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission voted to keep Westchester, west of the 405 freeway, in the 11th Council District. During a meeting marathon session last night at City Hall, the commission also agreed that the part of Westchester located east of the 405 freeway will be in … Continue reading »

Today in City Council

Here’s a recap of noteworthy agenda items and policy issues facing Los Angeles City Councilmembers on Wednesday, February 15, 2011. Los Angeles City Councilmembers heard discussion on the Mandatory Mortgage Modification Mediation Program (motion). The program would provide homeowners facing foreclosure the opportunity to have a meeting with their lender and consulting from an impartial, trained … Continue reading »

Today in Council

Here’s a recap of  the policy and agenda items discussed during the Los Angeles City Council meeting on February 14th, 2011  Councilman Bill Rosendahl introduced a motion which authorizes the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to accept reimbursements for traffic management costs associated with commercial special events held at certain venues for the 2012 calendar year. … Continue reading »