Updates from Public Works 12-11-23

Some updates and upcoming events for your consideration. 

Last week, Mayor Bass criss-crossed Los Angeles to highlight some of the accomplishments of the administration as the one year milestone approaches on December 12. 

Inside Safe highlights: (Read more HERE)

• 21,694 Angelenos moved inside
• 32 encampment resolutions have been completed; removing more than 503,460 lbs of waste during the operations
• Mayor’s Executive Directive 1 (ED1) has accelerated the review of more than 9,000 affordable housing units, cutting through red tape at City Hall – what used to take 6-9 months to get permits now only takes an average of 45 days.  
• Unlocking State, County, and Federal Resources

Read more HERE

Point of personal pride- as a former local valley chamber president, I know how important it is for small businesses to have a seat at the table. This past Tuesday, Mayor Bass and Deputy Mayor of Business and Economic Development, Rachel Freeman, sat down for breakfast with leaders from all across the valley’s business community. To the point of highlighting the importance of supporting small businesses, the breakfast was at Henri’s in Canoga Park, which is now in the hands of 3rd generation owner Jenna Wright. 

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Sign up for the 2024 Homeless Count

From January 23rd – 25th you can participate in the largest homeless census in the country. The 2024 Homeless Count occurs rain or shine as we identify and count people experiencing homelessness in our communities. Please register to volunteer today to get your deployment site. 

Register online here. 

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Telephone Town Hall

Join Mayor Bass on Tuesday at 6pm for her second telephone Town Hall. 

WHAT: A Telephone Town Hall Recapping 1 Year of Accomplishments

WHO: Mayor Karen Bass

WHEN: Tuesday, December 12th at 6:00 PM PT

RSVP HERE

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Microenterprise Recovery Grants

Applications for round 2 of the "Microenterprise Recovery” grant program are now open! Grants of up to $5,000 are available for eligible microenterprises in the City of LA that need financial assistance recovering from COVID-19. To apply visit: bit.ly/MicroenterpriseGrant. 

Application closes TODAY

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Traffic Advisory: Ventura Blvd. (Mammoth Ave to Hazeltine Ave)
The Bureau of Street Services will be conducting work on Ventura Blvd. that is scheduled to be completed on 12/14. Please look for alternative routes as traffic will be impacted. 

Read More HERE

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ICYMI: Inside Safe Near Griffith Park

Last week, Mayor Karen Bass Kathryn Barger and Councilmember Nithya Raman announced the newest Inside Safe operation, a first-of-its-kind Inside Safe that is addressing a longstanding RV encampment near the intersection of Barham Boulevard and Forest Lawn Drive. 

This is the 33rd Inside Safe encampment operation in Los Angeles. The initiative is responsible for bringing more than 1,900 Angelenos inside. Mayor Bass is moving Los Angeles forward with an urgent and strategic approach to confronting the homelessness crisis, which includes declaring a state of emergency, taking action to dramatically accelerate and lowering the cost of building affordable and temporary housing, moving to maximize the use of City-owned property for temporary and permanent housing and cutting through red tape to move people into permanent housing.

Read more HERE

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Mayor Bass concluded the criss-cross week as the Grand Marshall of the Pacoima Holiday Parade. 

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Have you used 3-1-1?

Between November 26th and December 2nd, StreetsLA repaired 1,425 potholes. 

ICYMI: Mayor Bass performs first aid on photographer during press conference

On Friday, Mayor Bass, a trained nurse and physician assistant, quickly moved to the aid of a fainted journalist during a press session. 

More details HERE

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