Mayor’s Area Monthly Report
March 2023
Erin Seinfeld
West Valley Area Representative
📧 erin.seinfeld@lacity.org | 📞 (213) 709-9823
Hello West Valley stakeholders from
the Office of LA Mayor Karen Bass!
It is a privilege to work alongside you and be your connection to City Hall.
I will begin adding local community events in future newsletters.
If you have a local community event you would like featured,
please email me by the last Monday of the month.
For future scheduling requests for Mayor Bass,
please email mayor.scheduling@lacity.org directly – you are welcome to cc me as well.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
This Month’s Highlights
Mayor Karen Bass addresses homelessness: On February 10,Mayor Karen Bass issued Executive Directive 3 to maximize the use of City-owned property for temporary and permanent housing as she moves Los Angeles forward with an urgent and strategic approach to addressing the homelessness crisis. Since the launch of Inside Safe through Executive Directive 2, the Mayor’s office has been able to service ten sites and bring over 425 people indoors. Click here to view more information on Inside Safe efforts. Click here to read more information. View more about what the Mayor is doing to address homelessness here. Stay up to date by signing up for Mayor Bass’ official newsletter here.
City/County Department Updates
MyLA311 Week March 6-11: MYLA311 is a quick and easy way to access city services such as graffiti removal, bulky item pick up, street light repair and more! Help your neighborhood look its best and help your Councilmember win with the highest percentage increase of service requests submitted. View information here and here.
California Public Utilities Commission Participation Hearings: With the recent increase in SoCal Gas bills the CPUC Public Forums allow the public to express their concerns. Click here to learn more about these public forums and when you can attend.
Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with the LA Public Library. Click here to learn more about the historical contributions by women, related books, and upcoming events.
LA County Pandemic Relief Rapid Reemployment Program: connects small business and job seekers to immediate post-pandemic support with employment opportunities, streamlined hiring, reduced payroll costs and more. Job seekers can click here to apply. Businesses can click here to apply.
COVID-19 & Health Updates
2022-2023 LA County Health Survey is currently underway: The survey provides information concerning the health of LA County residents. Data is used for assessing health related needs, and programming and policy development. Click here to learn more about the survey and how to participate.
The LA County Department of Public Health Podcast: The DPH Podcast delivers news, updates, and stories from the largest public health jurisdiction in North America. Click here to listen.
The State of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency has ended: Governor Newsom issued a proclamation terminating the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency as previously announced in October. Click here for more information.
COVID Boosters and Treatment Widely Available to Maintain Reduced Risk: Find vaccination sites (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax offered). Click here to see where to get the COVID-19 Omicron Booster. The CDC COVID-19 testing web page provides information on when to get a test and what to do if you test positive.
Environment Updates
LASAN Wet Weather Preparedness: Click here to view LASAN’s efforts in preparation for the rainy season, and how you can prepare. Call LASAN’s 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 to report non-emergency rain related issues.
LASAN Free Composting Program: As mandated by State Senate Bill 1383, LASAN has launched the Curbside Organics Recycling Program, to keep organic waste out of landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Click here for more information on how to participate.
Transportation Updates
Metro LIFE Program: Metro LIFE program offers fare discounts that can be applied toward the purchase of weekly and monthly Metro transit passes. Check eligibility and apply here.
Download the Transit App: Transit gives up-to-date service info. and helps you plan your trips to quickly get around Los Angeles.
Immigration Updates
City of LA Resource Guide for Immigrants: Click here to view different sources of relief funds and a list of available resources for immigration assistance.
LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs: helps all immigrants learn about available services for them and their families. Click here for the service locator tool to help find services near you.
Youth Resources
YouthSource Centers: Your local YouthSource Center has resources for youth between the ages 16-24. Click here to see the programs offered.
Renter Protections Updates
The State of Tenant COVID Protections: Tenants must pay their full monthly rent beginning February 1, 2023. However, due to an LA County Board of Supervisors’ Resolution, low-income renters (those making 80% AMI or less) who cannot pay rent due to COVID-19 financial impact continue to have protections through March 31, 2023. Renters must notify their landlord within 7 days of the date the rent is due and provide proof of income level. You can find a sample notice (with income eligibility information) here. Eligible tenants will then have until March 31, 2024, to repay their unpaid rent for February and/or March 2023. You can find more information about LA County’s Resolution here.
New LA City Tenant Protections: The city has adjusted its regular tenant protections to include: (1) landlords must provide LA City tenants with a legal reason in order to evict them; (2) eviction protections for unauthorized pets and additional tenants due to COVID-19 continue through January 31, 2024; and (3) effective March 27, landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants who fall behind on rent unless the tenant owes an amount higher than the Fair Market Rent (see here for Fair Market Rent information); (4) effective March 27, tenants who receive a rent increase of more than 10% within 12 months and are unable to afford the rent increase have the option to receive relocation assistance to move out of their rental unit instead.
LAHD has issued a Renter Protections Notice (in English and Spanish), which explains these and other tenant rights and which landlords are required to post in their buildings. You can also find information on LAHD’s website.
March Live Webinars for Landlords/Tenants: LAHD is hosting weekly, one-hour webinars in March to provide an overview of the City’s new renter protections and answer questions. Click here for more information on the webinars and to RSVP.
StayHousedLA offers information on renter’s rights, virtual tenant workshops, & free legal assistance. Visit StayHousedLA.org or call 1-888-694-0040 for more information.Â
Housing/Homelessness Updates
LA City Planning: Click here to view the implementation guidelines for Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 1.
LAHSA Winter Shelter Program: The Winter Shelter Program has been extended until March 31. View the available locations across LA County here. View flier here.
County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative: Los Angeles County seeks qualified co-applicants for Homekey Round 3. Find out more about the program here. Qualified entities interested in being co-applicants with the county should respond to the request for statements of qualification.
Landlord/Homeowner Resources: The LA County Disaster Help Center is providing expanded foreclosure protection assistance for homeowners or landlords with 15 or fewer units. For more information, contact the County’s Help Center or call (833) 238-4450. You can also view state resources at CA Mortgage Relief Program and Federal protections at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Â
Business News & Updates
Legacy Business Grant Program: Longtime (20+ years) small businesses in L.A. County are eligible for a $5,000 grant through the L.A. Conservancy. Find more information and apply here by Wednesday March 8th at 11:59pm. For additional questions, email Rosalind Sagara rsagara@laconservancy.org
LA County Economic Opportunity Grant Program Opens Phase 2 for Micro Businesses and Nonprofits: Phase 2 opened February 23 and targets microbusinesses with less than $100,000 in revenue. Nonprofits can apply to receive a grant of up to $20,000. Click here for information on how to apply.
LASAN’s Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program: Provides LA-based food service providers with direct assistance and micro-grant funding to transition to reusable foodware. If interested fill out the interest form here and be notified when it launches.
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Additional Resources MyLA311 Use the app to quickly and easily request the city’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. Available for Android and Apple devices. You can find more information here. Please share the MyLA311 flier with your community. Copyright (C) 2023 Mayor Karen Bass All rights reserved. |