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 »
Posted in February 2012 …
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 »
Westside Residents Prepare for Obama Visit
Councilman Bill Rosendahl wants to make his constituents aware of the potential for delays related to President Obama’s visit to Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Councilman Rosendahl was in touch with the White House, U.S. Secret Service, and the LAPD regarding the visit. “The White House and Secret Service have been very … Continue reading »
Airport Officers Recognized as Heroes
Councilmembers Bill Rosendahl and Dennis Zine honored two Los Angeles World Airport Police Officers for rescuing a woman who was experiencing a heart attack. The event took place at Los Angeles International Airport back in December in front of Terminal 2. This is when Etel Martinez — a resident of Mission Hills — was at LAX … Continue reading »
UPDATE: Tsunami Warning System for LA Coastal Communities
In this video, Councilman Bill Rosendahl spoke with Jim Featherstone, head of the Emergency Management Department in the City of Los Angeles. Rosendahl and Featherstone talk about obtaining a tsunami warning system for the coastal communities. During the interview, Featherstone said this is a regional issue and the City needs to work with County leaders … Continue reading »
The Truth About Playing Frisbee at the Beach
The internets were buzzing recently about whether or not playing football and frisbee were allowed on Los Angeles area beaches – which are under the jurisdiction of LA County. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky cleared things up for us over on his blog: After years of outright prohibition, a new ordinance which received final approval this week spells … Continue reading »
