Between August 11 and September 17, LA REPAIR is collecting ideas for a better Los Angeles. Anyone 5+ years who lives, works, prays, or studies (or is the parent/guardian of a student) in a REPAIR Zone can participate. Harbor Gateway (between Artesia and 120th Street) is one of the LA REPAIR zones which is currently seeking your input.
Click here to share your ideas.
The Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council Board will hold its next Board meeting on Tues. August 8 at 7 pm at 555 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. in Room 185. The Board will appoint representatives to the Emergency Preparedness Alliance and Sustainability Alliance meetings, as well as two Budget Representatives who can become more involved in the City budget review that is done by the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates.
The Board will also consider a letter of support for trees to be planted in the medians on both the north and south sides of Rosecrans Avenue and support for four council Files, including one in support of the Independent Redistricting commission which when formed, will consider adding possibly ten more City Council seats to the current 15 for better representation of residents. The Field Deputies for Council District 8 and Council District 15 will also make reports and be available to answer questions.
Tues. August 8 Board agenda
July 11 Board minutes – draft
July 25 General Membership minutes – draft
HGNNC letter on Rosecrans Avenue median trees – draft
Council File 20-1178-S3 Therapeutic Van Pilot Program
Letter on Council File 22-1196-S1 Independent Redistricting Commission
Council File 23-0439 Nuisance abatement of vacant properties
Council File 23-0750 CD 15 office space in Harbor Gateway
Caltrans has recently conducted a major clean up along the south side of the 105 freeway, from San Pedro Street to Stanford Avenue, in HGNNC District 8. HGNNC Chairperson Miguel Vazquez worked with Caltrans to schedule the clean up and then coordination was provided by Alison Queen – Caltrans District 7 Public Information Officer, Wendy Higgins – Interim Caltrans Homeless Coordinator, and LAPD Senior Lead Officer Tyson Hamaoka.
The HGNNC Board will be appointing members to the Standing Committees and Community Impact Statement filers on Tuesday, July 11 during the next Board meeting.
To indicate your interest in being appointed, send an email with the Committee(s) you are interested in to hgnnc@sbcglobal.net by Friday, July 7. Please be prepared to be present at the Tues. July 11 Board meeting to give a one-minute presentation on your interest/relevant background for the Committee position(s).
Committees shall have no more than nine members, with at least two of those members being Board members. No more than four Board members can be appointed to any one Committee. Non-Board members shall be HGNNC stakeholders.
Community Interest Filers must be Board members.
Standing Committees:
Bylaws – review/update the HGNNC Bylaws and Standing Rules for presentation to the full Board and further review by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
Executive – Is composed of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer and meets to review overall goals and plans of the Neighborhood Council
Finance – helps to create the fiscal year budget and update it, reviews monthly expenditures, and reviews and recommends approval of Neighborhood Purposes Grants and proposed events to the full Board.
Homeless Issues – assesses the current homeless situation in the HGNNC, hears from service providers, and recommends resources/solutions
Outreach/Communications – plans HGNNC outreach events and various methods of publicity for events and the Neighborhood Council in general, including website and social media
Planning and Land Use – reviews proposed development projects which require additional City hearings/approvals that are located within the HGNNC, evaluates Citywide planning and land use policies and statewide policies which will impact planning and land use, including Community Plan updates, and provides recommendations to the full Board. May meet monthly. Each member must complete a two-hour training to be eligible to vote.
Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness – discusses LAPD services, preparedness for major emergencies, and traffic issues relating to vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and street calming measures
Youth Issues – discusses issues related to those under 18 years of age living in or going to school within the HGNNC boundaries, works on developing close relationships with schools and other youth services within the HGNNC, and recommends youth-related projects and initiatives to the full Board
HGNNC-Election-Official_Results-4-14-2023-1
Click here to download the official results from our April 1 Election.
HGNNC Election Day flyer April 1_2023 ENGLISH
Forty candidates have been certified for the Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council Board election. There will be an in-person election day on Sat. April 1 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Home Assembly Church, 13515 S. Figueroa Street. A free shred van will be on site from 10 am to 2 pm.
These are the documentation guidelines
For the Youth Representative seat only, those who are 14 years of age or older can vote for this seat.
For any questions about voter registration, contact the City Clerk at clerk.electionvbm@lacity.org or call 213-978-0444 or 888-873-1000 on Mondays through Fridays from 8 am to 5 pm, except holidays.
The list of HGNNC candidates and their statements is here. (more…)