RECENT LEGISLATION. Making Los Angeles Business Friendly by Reducing Tax Filing Burden on Businesses...

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1 Bree Breckenridge Councilmember Mitchell Englander's E-News - June 16, messages Councilmember Mitchell Englander <Councilmember.Englander@lacity.org> Reply-To: Councilmember Mitchell Englander <Councilmember.Englander@lacity.org> To: * LNAME <bree.breckenridge@lacity.org> Fri, Jun 16, 2017 at 12:55 PM E-News for the Week: June 16, View this in your browser RECENT LEGISLATION Making Los Angeles Business Friendly by Reducing Tax Filing Burden on Businesses... This week, I introduced a motion that would move the deadline for Los Angeles businesses to file taxes so that it aligns with state and federal filing

2 deadlines. Aligning the deadlines will benefit both the City and its businesses by reducing accounting and administrative costs. The current filing deadline for Los Angeles businesses makes no sense. We are shooting ourselves in the foot and making it harder to do business in our City when we ask businesses to file their taxes on a separate timeline from federal and state agencies. This motion will simplify the process, reduce costs, and allow Los Angeles businesses to focus on what they do best: bringing jobs and economic development to our communities. Read on... COMMUNITY NEWS Honoring the GHCHS Academic Decathlon National Championship Team in Council

3 This week, we congratulated and honored the students, coaches, teachers, and parents of Granada Hills Charter High School in City Hall for winning the National Academic Decathlon for the sixth time in seven years. Granada Hills Charter earned 54,507 points out of a possible 60,000 in the scholastic contest, beating out dozens of other high school teams for the title. Winning the National Academic Decathlon is a truly remarkable achievement that these amazing young people will be able to carry with them for the rest of their lives. Students have put in over 30,000 hours of hard work they studied and practiced up to 12 hours a day and skipped winter and spring vacations. Read on... Announcing Appointment of Nicole Bernson as Chief of Staff I announced the appointment of Nicole Bernson as Chief of Staff this week. Nicole replaces former Chief of Staff John S. Lee who served in that capacity since I was first elected in 2011 and stepped down from his position earlier this month to pursue private sector opportunities. I am proud to have the most committed and professional staff that a Councilmember could ask for. And, while John no doubt will be missed throughout the district, we all know Nicole to be as passionate and dedicated a public servant as there ever was. I have no doubt that Nicole will manage our staff through a smooth transition and ensure a seamless continuity of our office's operations. Read on... LAPD Devonshire Division Community Meeting... This week, I joined the LAPD Devonshire Division Burglary and Theft Units to discuss the most recent property crime trends and crime prevention techniques. As Chair of the Public Safety Committee, my office is continually working with City Departments, LAPD, local organizations and the community to address the ongoing issues within CD12.

4 During the meeting, the prevalence of knock-knock burglaries in the San Fernando Valley proved to be a concern with Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, and Chatsworth being the most affected areas in Council District 12. Knock-knock crews are sophisticated and are responsible for a high number of these crimes. Read on... Second Annual Reseda Blvd Summer Art Series... We are looking forward to the second annual Reseda Blvd Summer Series brought to you by CJ Berina with the support of a Department of Cultural Affairs Arts Activation Grant. This recurring event will take place on alternating Saturdays now through August 19th, with a series finale on August 26th. Last year's event was a multi-cultural extravaganza featuring live performances, artists, and local merchants. This year promises to be even better with food trucks, live music, an art walk and the best local talent. Come celebrate the San Fernando Valley on the Los Angeles' first Great Street, Reseda Blvd! The event is free and open to all ages. Saturday, June 24 6:00 pm 8906 Reseda Blvd. Northridge Click here to view the flyer. For more information, go to the Reseda Blvd Summer Arts Series Facebook page. Check out video from last year's Summer Art Series below.

5 CD12 Donuts & Donations for the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission... Councilmember Mitchell Englander and the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission invite community members to Donuts & Donations. Drop off your donations and learn more about everything CD12 and the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission are doing to combat the ongoing homelessness issues in our neighborhood. The Rescue Mission serves as a link to social services in the community. Their team is dedicated to providing homeless men, women, children, veterans, and families the opportunity to obtain food, shelter, basic life necessities, and the chance to rebuild a foundation for individual and family restoration. Clean out your closet and bring items for donation while enjoying donuts and coffee with the community! Saturday, June 24

6 8:30 am to 2:00 pm San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission 8756 Canby Ave. Northridge Click here to view the Donuts and Donations flyer. For more information on suggested donation items, click here. Can't make it to the event? You can schedule a donation and the Rescue Mission will pick it up! Caring for Pets During the Hot Summer Months... With the weather heating up and summer beginning, it's important to remember that some of our pets aren't as well adapted to dealing with the heat as we are. Here are some important tips to remember as we care for our pets courtesy of L.A. Animal Services: Read on... VIDEO CONTEST: The 2017 Making Movies that Matter Youth Short Film Festival...

7 Click here to view the 2017 Making Movies that Matter Youth Film Festival submissions. UPCOMING EVENTS

8 Make an Appointment at the CD12 Community Service Center... My office is now taking reservations for community members to meet one-on-one with representatives of City Departments at our Community Service Center in Chatsworth. There are regularly scheduled times when you can meet with City Departments, including Planning, Police, Transportation (LADOT), the Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Water and Power, Building and Safety, Recreation and Parks, Neighborhood Empowerment Department, Housing & Community Development, Animal Services, and Aging. This offers community members an opportunity to get information and assistance in Chatsworth without having to travel all the way downtown. Meetings with Department representatives are by appointment only, but you can speak with our Field Deputies at any time. Community Service Center 9207 Oakdale Ave. Second Floor Chatsworth To RSVP and for more information, call (818) Impact Teen Drivers and AT&T Video Challenge Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. The summer months, when teens are out of school, are an especially dangerous time for youth on the road. Impact Teen Drivers and AT&T have teamed up to help make our roads and communities safe this summer through the Create Real Impact: It Can Wait Video Challenge. Designed to empower teens to share their ideas to drive change, this

9 challenge invites students across California to create an original Public Service Announcement to educate others about the dangers of reckless and distracted driving and share solutions to encourage safe driving habits in the community. A $500 Education Award will be given to the student creating the PSA receiving the most votes and the Grand Prize Education Award winner will be selected by a judging panel and will receive a $1,500 Education Award and a trip to Warner Bros. Studios to attend and be recognized during the AT&T SHAPE Tech and Entertainment Expo. Contest submissions accepted June 1 to 27 For more information and a complete set of details about the challenge, go to Respect for Law Program with Granada Hills Optimist Club Please join Granada Hills Optimist members in honoring two police officers from the LAPD Devonshire Unit. The program will be an hour long so please plan to arrive promptly. There is parking available next door to the fire station in the El Queso Grande parking lot. Monday, June 19 6:30 pm Granada Hills Fire Station Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills For more information, call (818) or (818) Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation's Bulky Item Drop Off

10 The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation is offering a free bulky item drop off event for LA residents. Accepted items include: bookcases, carpets, yard trimmings, tires, mattresses and more. Prohibited items include appliances, batteries, electronic or hazardous waste, scrap metal and more. Only one visit per event, and there is a two ton vehicle limit. Saturday, June 17 8:00 am to 4:30 pm West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave. Northridge For more information, call 311, or call the LA Sanitation Customer Care Center at 1 (800) LAPD Devonshire VST Fundraiser at Sharky's The LAPD Devonshire Volunteer Surveillance Team is a group of community volunteers living in the Devonshire Area that are specially trained and supervised by LAPD officers to observe and report criminal activity. Help support their mission by attending their upcoming fundraiser. Tuesday, June 20 All Day Sharky's Devonshire St. Chatsworth For more information, call Devonshire Community Police Station (818) Keeping Yourself Safe

11 Bryan Walls, standup comedian, singer, and actor will be telling us in a very entertaining way about how to protect our homes and cars, our identity, and ourselves as part of a luncheon program. Make your reservations by the deadline of June 19. No ticket sales at the door. Thursday, June pm First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills Zelzah Ave. Granada Hills For more information, call (818) Chatsworth Library Free Movie Matinee The Friends of the Chatsworth Library are sponsoring a free showing of Fences. Refreshments will be available. Come and have fun watching a great movie with friends and family! Thursday, June 22 1:30 pm Chatsworth Library Devonshire St Chatsworth For more information, call (818) Friends of Troop 10 Dodgers Game Join the Friends of Troop 10 during Star Wars Night with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tickets to the game include game admission, a free Star Wars t- shirt, a viewing of Star Wars themed fireworks after the game, and if 4 or more tickets are ordered families will also receive a Dodgers Collectible.

12 Tickets are $42 for Infield Reserve seating. All proceeds will go to support the Friends of Troop 10. Friday, July 7 7:10 pm Dodgers Stadium 1000 Vin Scully Ave. Los Angeles For more information and to purchase tickets, go to Classic Chevys of Southern California Car Show The Classic Chevys of Southern California Car Show is one of the largest car shows in the San Fernando Valley. More than 325 cars ranging from the 1930s to the classics and hot rods of the 50s, 60s, and 70s will be on display. There will be a pancake breakfast, 50/50 raffle, adult and kids raffle, 350 engine raffle, silent auction, and bake sale. All proceeds will benefit the Rancho San Antonio Boys Town. Sunday, July 9 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Rancho San Antonio Boys Town Plummer St. Chatsworth For more information, go to The 38th Annual PALS Golf Tournament Join the LAPD Devonshire Police Activity League Supporters (PALS) for their 38th Grand Golf Invitational at Porter Valley Country Club. Golfers can expect the Hottest Game in Town to have a traditional putting contest,

13 other on-course contests, golf awards, and more. Non-golfers are encouraged to join in for dinner and a lively opportunity drawing and auction. All proceeds directly benefit the Devonshire PALS Youth program and support the children in our community. Monday, July 17 Registration: 9:00 am Shotgun Start: 11:00 am Dinner: 4:30 pm Porter Valley Country Club Singing Hills Dr. Northridge For sponsorship, golfer, adopt-a-cop golfer, scholarship or prize donations and more information, call (818) or golf@devonshirepals.org. CD12 Pets of the Week This week, our West Valley Animal Shelter Cat of the Week is Misty (ID # A ), a beautifully petite and feminine feline. Misty is a gorgeous classic Red Tabby, weighing only 6 pounds. At 4 years old, Misty is both playfully fun, and always very loving. Come adopt Misty today -- she will be your fantastic, sweet companion. Misty needs to be an indoor-only cat, to always stay safe.

14 Our West Valley Animal Shelter Dog of the Week Marshmallow (ID # A ) Just 10 months, Marshmallow is a darling white with tan highlights Beagle mix almost full grown at 17 pounds. This cutie likes to jump up for attention, and he loves giving kisses. Marshmallow gets along well with other small dogs.take this sweetheart home and love him forever! STAFF REPORT Reports From Our Staff: Granada Hills Charter High School Free Food Summer Program... Our Field Deputy Jonathan Coto would like to let families know about the Granada Hills Charter High School Free Food Summer Program.

15 Summer should be a stress-free time full of food, friends, and fun. Sadly, many children go hungry without regular meals at home. Granada Hills Charter High School is providing free food to community kids and teens 18 and under. No registration or proof-of-income is required. Every Monday through Friday until July 21 (Closed on Tuesday, July 4) Breakfast: 9:20 am to 9:40 am community youth (staff cafeteria) 10:00 am to 10:20 am students (cafeteria) Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:00 community youth (staff cafeteria) 12:20 pm to 12:50 pm students (cafeteria) Granada Hills Charter High School Zelzah Ave. Granada Hills For more information, visit or call (818) CITY HALL COMMUNITY 200 North Spring SERVICE CENTER St. Rm Oakdale Ave Los Angeles, CA Chatsworth CA Phone: (213) Phone: (818) Fax: (213) Fax: (818)