News of the Day

Hello, readers! Here is a list of the news and events making headlines in the 11th District and the City of Los Angeles. The Argonaut is reporting that Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s Roadmap to Housing program has helped find permanent housing for 30 homeless individuals on LA’s Westside. “I couldn’t be more delighted that PATH has … Continue reading »

Council Unanimously Approves Venice Beach Ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved Los Angeles Municipal Code 42.15 which aims to regulate commercial vending at Venice Beach and restore some order to the chaos along the famed Ocean Front Walk. The City –and constituents in Venice Beach– have been struggling for years to come up with a workable plan to regulate commercial vending, … Continue reading »

UPDATE: Venice Beach Draft Ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council’s Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee unanimously approved the Venice Beach draft ordinance which amends  municipal code section 42.15 and regulates activity on Ocean Front Walk. The draft ordinance defines how vendors and performers can express themselves, as well as address noise levels in the Venice Boardwalk area. The draft ordinance prohibits the vending of items not directly … Continue reading »

Ocean Front Walk Ordinance Passes Parks and Rec

The Ocean Front Walk ordinance which amends  municipal code section 42.15 was approved last Wednesday in a 4-1 vote by the Board of Parks and Recreation. The Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods committee will next discuss and vote on in the item on Oct 26, 3 p.m. at City Hall in room 1050. If passed there, the ordinance will then … Continue reading »