During this unprecedented crisis, the Mar Vista Community Council is here to help. If you, or anyone you know, is in need of assistance with grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, etc., please call us at (424) 256-3633 or e-mail us at [email protected] We'll do everything we possibly can to help.

We hope this finds everyone safe and well during this unusual time. Remember, if you need assistance (e.g., groceries/prescription pickup), we are here to help. [HELP LINK]  Also, the Los Angeles County started a temporary program that provides Critical Delivery Services for older, disabled, and dependent adults 24/7. Click here for the information sheet.

Other news is that the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE), which oversees the MVCC, has approved the use of Zoom remote conferencing to hold virtual meetings. The first will be a Board of Directors' Meeting this coming Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 7pm.

The City Attorney’s Office has issued some guidelines regarding the use of teleconferencing and the Brown Act. You may read the guidelines here.

As always, everyone is invited and encouraged to join and participate in MVCC meetings. The Calendar and Agendas will have information needed to access the meetings. Of course, the Weekly Roundup and our social media will also have the information.

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts surrounding the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. Click here to learn more. Don't be a victim.

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the Office of the City Attorney recently issued guidelines allowing Neighborhood Councils to begin meeting virtually. Therefore the Mar Vista Community Council (MVCC) will resume meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on April 14th and the Executive and Finance Committee will resume meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on May 4th. After that, both bodies will resume their regular meeting cycles. For the duration of the crisis, meetings will be held online using Zoom. For those who are unfamiliar with the platform, instructions may be accessed here. The meeting details will appear on each meeting agenda and on the MVCC calendar. Members of the public will be able to join and observe the meetings as well as to offer comment, as appropriate.

For the time being, all MVCC committee meetings - other than those listed above - will continue to be suspended. Those meetings will resume when a process to conduct them is developed or when the COVID-19-related restrictions are lifted, whichever is earlier.

To assist residential renters who have been economically impacted by the Coronavirus, the Mayor and the City Council have adopted tenant protections on evictions and rent increases in the City of Los Angeles.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic. On March 15th, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti issued an Emergency Order which implemented measures to protect the public and contain the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, on March 23rd the Mayor issued a temporary moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent for tenants who are unable to pay rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 30th, the Mayor halted rent increases on occupied rental units that are subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Effective March 31, 2020, Ordinance No. 20-0147-S19 expands protections for tenants during the local emergency in response to COVID-19. Together, these actions are designed to prevent unnecessary housing displacement and to prevent housed individuals from falling into homelessness.

County of Los Angeles Senior Centers
    Closed to the public
    Will continue to provide meals
https://www.facebook.com/MayorOfLA/photos/a.139621539805/10158064521444806/?type=3&theater

Mar Vista Recreation Center
    Closed except for playground
https://www.laparks.org/reccenter/mar-vista

Los Angeles Libraries, including Mar Vista
    Closed: https://www.lapl.org/coronavirus

LA Animal Services
     Closed, but will respond to emergency calls: 888-452-7381
https://conta.cc/38UcUHh

Mar Vista Community Council
    No meetings until further notice
https://www.marvista.org/readpost.php?news_id=659

Executive Order from Mayor
    Closed gyms, fitness studios, entertainment venues
    Takeout only for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs
https://www.facebook.com/MayorOfLA/videos/239667167195511/

Parking Enforcement will be limited (except for meters)
    Immediate extension on all deadlines for payment until June 1
https://www.facebook.com/MayorOfLA/photos/a.139621539805/10158064622004806/?type=3&theater

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS VISIT:

County of Los Angeles Public Health
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

Emergency Management Department
https://emergency.lacity.org/

Dear Stakeholders,

With the global spread of COVID-19, more commonly known as the Corona Virus, the City of Los Angeles has taken a number of steps to control the spread of the outbreak and to protect our community. The MVCC Board of Directors supports those efforts so, in compliance with Mayor Garcetti’s directive, entitled “COVID-19 City Guidelines,” all MVCC board, committee, alliance, and liaison meetings - as well as all other NC-related events - are suspended through March 31, 2020.

Please be safe during this time by taking common-sense measures such as frequent hand washing and avoidance of close personal content. For additional steps and more detailed information, please visit the CDC's Corona Virus page at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Regards,

Elliot Hanna, Chairman
Mar Vista Community Council

If you would like to join this Town Hall, RSVP by one of the following ways:

Go to: bit.ly/MBTH-0430

Call: 213-444-3508

OR

SAVE THE DATE!    PLAN TO ATTEND!

10:30am - SATURDAY, MARCH 14

The time for stakeholders to contribute to the Community Plan is coming to an end. It is important that every Mar Vistan attend this workshop to provide input as the Community Plan will affect their future and that of Mar Vista.     

At this workshop, the Westside Planning Team will present summaries of draft land use recommendations for the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan. They "encourage your feedback and any additional ideas you may have."

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We’re also asking Mar Vista Stakeholders to help us create an inventory of the blocks that do not have sidewalks. Please, submit your request here.

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