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Let’s talk about Biden’s New Billionaire Tax Proposal

Dear Reader,

Tax season is upon us. For the past year, ProPublica’s series “The Secret IRS Files” has illuminated how the federal tax system helps increase wealth inequality. Each story in the series highlights a different strategy that the ultrawealthy use to shield their wealth from taxes, from writing off losses incurred by thoroughbreds or sports teams to, in Peter Thiel’s case, building a Roth IRA into a $5 billion tax shelter.

The Billionaire Playbook
Tuesday, April 12
4-5 p.m. Eastern time

A new tax proposal released this week by President Joe Biden takes direct aim at billionaires. At this event, we will unpack Biden’s billionaire tax proposal, discuss how the federal tax system is broken (and who broke it), and explain why the federal tax code is key to reducing wealth inequality. Click here to see the list of speakers.

Hope you can join us,

Connor Goodwin
Proud ProPublican

LANI Forum 2022

Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative

Dear Friend of LANI,

We are so excited to share our plans for the 2022 LANI Virtual Forum! This year, we will be hosting a six-webinar series online and free of charge, and we hope that neighborhood leaders and stakeholders, as well as our CBO and public agency partners, will join us!

Here's what we have planned so far:

April 21 - Prioritizing Pedestrians: Making a Walkable Neighborhood
May 19 - ADU 101: The What, How, and What's Next of Accessory Dwelling Units
June 16 - Creating Green & Open Space out of Underutilized Lots
Sept 22 - The Digital Divide: Progress and Needs
Oct 20 - Transit-Oriented Communities: The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Public Transportation
Nov 17 - Public Art: Make Your Neighborhood Beautiful (and More!)

Our first session on improving pedestrian safety and infrastructure will include a combination of experts in the field and community members who have successfully brought pedestrian-oriented improvements to their neighborhoods; registration opens Monday, 3/28 on our website!

We are having a good time planning these webinars, and we can't wait for you to join the conversation!

The LANI Team

Although we had hoped to provide an in-person Forum this year, the safety of our attendees and staff, and the uncertainty of planning a large-scale event while COVID19 is still with us, have convinced us to hold a Virtual Forum again. We hope to return to an in-person event in Spring 2023. Thank you for your understanding and support!

LANI Project Update:

Photovoice for Pedestrian Planning

In our partnership with L.A. Dept. of Public Health for Step by Step Pedestrian Planning, LANI has been working with community members on a photovoice project. Photovoice is a process in which people use video and/or photo images to capture aspects of their environment and experiences; the pictures can then be used to illustrate the realities of the photographers’ lives to the public and policy makers and to spur change. In the Florence-Firestone neighborhood, residents have documented concerns like sidewalks that lack ramps into crosswalks, impeding access for people using wheelchairs, strollers or shopping carts. We look forward to seeing more pics on stakeholders' social media accounts: our hashtags are #FlorenceFirestoneWalks and #CaminaFlorenceFirestone.

LANI Project Update II:

Potential Active Transportation Projects

If you live or work in Boyle Heights or in the Skid Row/Fashion District/Pinata District neighborhood of Downtown, we want to hear from you! Please take our brief survey:

Skid Row/Fashion District/Pinata District Survey - https://bit.ly/skidrowsurvey

Boyle Heights Survey - https://bit.ly/boyleheights

Join Us for Earth Day Beach Clean Up April 9

JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL EARTH DAY BEACH CLEAN UP!

We are so excited to invite you and your families to sign up and join us for our Earth Day Beach Clean Up. We are looking forward to getting out in the gorgeous SoCal sun and beautifying our beaches. Not to mention, seeing everyone in person! Click Here for more info and to sign up.

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Rosewood Gardens Community Clean-up this Saturday!

Join Us for a Community Clean-up this Saturday!

Join us for a clean-up event of Rosewood Gardens in the heart of the Fairfax District on Saturday, March 26th from 8:30am - 10:00am. Rosewood Gardens is the park at the northeast corner of Rosewood and Fairfax Avenues (adjacent to Fairfax High School).

Volunteers will remove trash/debris, perform light gardening, and sweep Rosewood Gardens park and the surrounding area. Sign-up to volunteer by clicking here.

In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, volunteers are encouraged to wear masks when volunteering. Volunteers are also encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, sunblock and/or hat, and bring a reusable water bottle. Coffee (donated by Cofax) and light snacks will be available for volunteers.

This clean-up will kick-off a beautification project of Rosewood Gardens that will culminate in a mural installation by the nonprofit Inner City Arts (to be completed by June 30, 2022). This beautification project is supported by Mid City West Neighborhood Council and funded by the City of Los Angeles 'Keep LA Beautiful' grant program and donors including Councilmember Paul Koretz and Hackman Capital Partners.

Questions?
please contact Lauren Nichols Chair, Mid City West Neighborhood Council at [email protected]

Cannabis Procedures Ordinance and Rules & Regs Changes

Greetings,

Since September 2021, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has been working with the City Council to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 104.00 et seq. (Cannabis Procedures Ordinance). The most recent proposal provides application process timelines, revises definitions, creates a refiling process for Applicants, and clarifies the process for Phase 3 Retail Round 2.

In accordance with Council instruction, the Office of the City Attorney transmitted the draft ordinance on March 15, 2022 which reflects these amendments. In addition, DCR has also updated the Rules and Regulations to support and provide further clarity to the licensing processes and operational requirements. The updated Rules and Regulations will be posted in the Council File found here. The draft ordinance will be scheduled for City Council review and adoption soon.

To help ensure understanding of these changes DCR is hosting a live webinar on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 1:00- 2:30 pm that will cover these amendments and how they will impact current and future Applicants and Licensees.

You can join the Zoom webinar here and may submit pre-webinar questions here; the Department may address questions submitted during its presentation. The password for the Zoom webinar is 231553. Please note DCR will not discuss any questions regarding specific applications.

You may also call into the Zoom webinar with the information below:

One tap mobile: US: +16699009128,,89212059435# or +13462487799,,89212059435#

Telephone: US: +1 669 900 9128 and Webinar ID: 892 1205 9435 Password: 231553

Saturday Community Clean-up Event in Fairfax District

Join Us for a Community Clean-up this Saturday!

Volunteers will remove trash/debris, perform light gardening, and sweep Rosewood Gardens park and the surrounding area. Sign-up to volunteer by clicking here.

Questions?
please contact Lauren Nichols Chair, Mid City West Neighborhood Council at [email protected]

PICO NC Special Outreach Committee Meeting

P.I.C.O. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

www.piconc.com

EMAIL: [email protected]

Outreach Committee
Special Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 28, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 pm PST Meeting via Zoom

VIRTUAL MEETING TELECONFERENCING NUMBER FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85699044553

https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcViUb0sto

Or One tap mobile :

US: +16699006833,,85699044553# or +13462487799,,85699044553#

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or

888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)

Webinar ID: 856 9904 4553

International numbers available:

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PPCC Meeting 3/24/22: LAFD Brush Clearance; Bylaws; Motions; Agenda

Pacific Palisades Community Council

PPCC Meeting 3/24/22: LAFD
Brush Clearance; Bylaws; Motions;
Agenda; Minutes; More

Join us at our Board meeting!

March 24, 2022
6:00 pm - 7:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9146619026
  Meeting ID: 914-661-9026
Audio Only/Dial-In:
   1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 914-661-9026

What's on the PPCC meeting agenda?

PPCC Final Agenda 3/24/22

LAFD Brush Clearance Unit Presentation

LAFD advises that the 2022 Brush Fire season commences on May 1. At our next meeting, the LAFD Brush Clearance Unit will give us a timely presentation, "Get Ready for Fire Season," with LAFD Captain Bryan Nassour and Inspectors Brent Kneisler or Warren Sutton of the Brush Clearance Unit. As LAFD warns: "Brush Fires continue to be a threat to lives and property within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone," i.e., all of the Palisades. See LAFD Brush.

All are invited to hear this important information!

* * * * *

Motion to Add Resilient Palisades
as a PPCC Member

. . . requires 2/3 vote of entire Board.

Resilient Palisades has requested to become an organizational member of the PPCC Board. The PPCC Executive Committee supports the requested addition and will bring a motion before the Board to add Resilient Palisades as a rotating organizational member. Note: Pursuant to PPCC's Bylaws, a 2/3 vote of the entire Board (15 of 23 members) is required to admit a new member.

For more information, see the related Bylaws Committee Reportlinked below.

* * * * *

1st Distribution of Proposed Bylaws Amendments

The PPCC Bylaws Committee is recommending several important amendments to PPCC's Bylaws, including proposed changes to Appendix A ("Organizations eligible to send representatives"), i.e., the list of PPCC's organizational members.

Two distributions are required before a Board vote on the amendments. There will be an explanation and an opportunity for brief discussion at the March 24th meeting (the 1st Distribution); the 2nd Distribution will take place on April 14, with a full discussion and vote on the proposed amendments at that time.

For more information, see the Bylaws Committee Report and the Redline and "Clean" draft versions of the proposed amendments, linked below.

Bylaws Committee Report

Proposed Bylaws Amendments - Redline

Proposed Bylaws Amendments - "Clean"

"Cool Asphalt" Paving

Credit: StreetsLA

As time allows, the Board will consider a motion recommended by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) to support the use of "cool asphalt" in paving LA streets. For more information see the agenda linked above, Item 11.3.

Draft PPCC Meeting Minutes, 3/10/22

See the 3/10/22 MINUTES
(for final approval on 3/24/22)

Upcoming PPCC Meetings/Events

April 14, 2022 -- Board Meeting: 1) Disaster preparedness update by K.C. Soll; 2) 2nd distribution and vote on proposed bylaws amendments; 3) Appointment of Nominating Committee (to nominate PPCC officer candidates for the 2022-23 term).

April 27, 2022 -- Board Meeting: Topics to be announced.

May 3, 2023 -- CD 11 Candidates Forum: Hosted by Brentwood Community Council and PPCC, the forum will take place at 7pm via Zoom. Questions for the candidates will focus on topics of concern to our communities. Send suggestions for questions and topics to [email protected] . More details coming soon.

Note: PPCC Board meetings will continue to
be held via Zoom at 6pm, until further notice

Inyo-LA Standing Committee Agenda

AGENDA

INYO COUNTY/LOS ANGELES STANDING COMMITTEE

March 24, 2022

11:00 a.m.

WebEx Webinar

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Newsom has issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend certain requirements of the Brown Act. The Inyo County Water Department and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power offices are closed to the public, and the Standing Committee will conduct this meeting exclusively online. Inyo County and LADWP representatives will participate via videoconference accessible also to the public at:

https://ladwp.webex.com/ladwp/onstage/g.php?MTID=e298cbad9c96ac4fe4bd805271755370f

Event number: 2497 012 4289 Event Password: 1234

Individuals will be asked to provide their name and an email address in order to access the videoconference. Anyone who does not want to provide their emal

Pico Union NC Quality of Life and Safety Committee Meeting 6:30PM

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
PICO UNION NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

REGULAR QUALITY OF LIFE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING

AGENDA

Andrew Corona Silvia Mondragon

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM Please join us by clicking on Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88302575249

Dial (669) 900-6933 to Join the Meeting Then Enter This Webinar ID:
883 0257 5249

Council District 5 CANDIDATE FORUM March 21st. Register!

REGISTER NOW!

COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE FORUM
HOSTED BY HANCOCK PARK HOA

ON MARCH 21ST AT 7 PM

Dear Hancock Park and Surrounding Neighborhoods,

Hancock Park HOA is hosting a Town Hall with CD5 Candidates:

Sam Yebri, Katy Yaroslavsky and Jimmy Biblarz

Come hear who they are, why they are running, what their plans for our neighborhoods are, and most importantly why we should vote for them to represent us. The candidate presentations will be followed by a Q and A.

Click the Zoom Link below to register in advance for the Town Hall:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M5QQsceARzGFEfgTaDde5A

Share this email with your friends & neighbors! All are welcome!

Hancock Park HOA

Central Hollywood NC Budget and Beautification Committee Meeting

AGENDA

Emp. Congress Central Area NDC Education/Workforce and Economic Development Meeting

Empowerment Congress Central Area Neighborhood Council

Virtual Education/ Workforce and Economic Development Meeting Agenda

Saturday March 19, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM (Mr. Siray R. Rodgers – Committee Chair)

Join Zoom Meeting

Topic: Empowerment Congress Central Neighborhood Council Education &Workforce Development Committee

Time: Mar 19, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81041302062

Meeting ID: 810 4130 2062

877 853 5257 US Toll-free

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Mayoral Candidate Rick Caruso at SOHA Meeting Via Zoom

Eagle Rock NC Land Use and Planning Committee Meeting

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL LAND USE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Please be advised agenda items may not be heard in the order listed.
Note to online readers: Web links may be added up to 1 hour before the meeting.

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 ENACTMENT OF CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (RIVAS) AND DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19, THE EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY WITH A CALL-IN OPTION OR INTERNET-BASED SERVICE OPTION

MEETING LINK: https://zoom.us/j/98482342856 Password: 789726

Webinar ID: 984 8234 2856

AGENDA

Police Permit Review Panel Special Meeting CANCELLATION

NOTICE

The Special meeting of the

POLICE PERMIT REVIEW PANEL scheduled
for Wednesday, March 16, 2022 has been CANCELLED.

Please contact the Board Secretary at (213) 236-1400 regarding the rescheduling of agenda items.

Recreation and Parks Meeting Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81151850269

Or Dial (669) 900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 811 5185 0269 AND PRESS #

AGENDA

Brentwood HOA CD11 Candidate Forum and Annual Meeting

Tthe Brentwood Homeowners Association board.

This coming Monday March 14 at 7pm we will be hosting our annual meeting where the focus will be a candidate forum with the certified candidates running for CD11.

The meeting will be held in person at University Synagogue as well as on Zoom and is open to all in CD11. Due to the change in restrictions, seating is no longer limited, preregistration is required for both options. The evening will start with the opportunity to meet and greet candidates at 6:30pm followed by the candidate forum at 7pm. The evening will be moderated by Channel ABC7 Eyewitness News Reporter Josh Haskell.

LAPD and LAFD will also be on hand to answer questions before the program starts.

No Limit on In-Person Attendance at Annual Meeting

Due to the lifting of COVID restrictions, there is no limit on seating capacity for the BHA Annual Meeting Monday, March 14 at University Synagogue. To attend in person you MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION along with a photo ID. Masks are recommended, but not required.

Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the program will start at 7:00 pm. Come early to meet the candidates and learn more from them directly.

Click Here To Register

You Must Register For Both In Person and Zoom

Moderated by ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Josh Haskell, eight of the thirteen candidates who filed to run for City Council Seat District 11 will participate in the forum. Learn more about the candidates on our website.

Want to know what BHA does for you? Read our newsletter. All members should have received our newsletter in the mail or you can read it here.

LAFD Brush Clearance Presentation

LAFD Brush Clearance Unit will be giving brush clearance presentations Wednesday, March 9 at the Brentwood Community Council meeting and Thursday, March 24 at the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting. Learn about the steps you can take to guard your home against the threat of wildfire. For more information from LAFD on safe brush clearance practice, click here.

It's nice to see some remnants of yesteryear still in Brentwood. This postcard from 1958 depicts the little motel on the southwest corner of Kenter and Sunset.

For more information on BHA and current issues,

please visit our website at

www.brentwoodhomeowners.org

Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 AFTER 10:00 A.M.
(via TELECONFERENCE)

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETINGS CAN BE LISTENED TO BY DIALING (213) 621-2489 OR (818) 904-9450. YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE VIA ZOOM AT: (https://planning-lacity-org.zoom.us/j/89179016331) AND USE MEETING ID: 891 7901 6331. You may use password: 896583.

Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting and offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission, can either access the link located above or call 1 (213) 338-8477 or 1 (669) 900-9128 and use Meeting ID No. 891 7901 6331 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use password: 896583.

AGENDA