Battalion Chief Damon Leach (LAFD)

  • Shared the LAFD Disaster Preparedness Guide and encouraged residents to prepare for adverse weather events.
  • Emphasized readiness and communication during emergencies.

Vincent Autiero (Department of Neighborhood Empowerment)

  • Announced that several trainings have been postponed, including:
    • Robert’s Rules of Order
    • Board of Neighborhood Commissioners: Etiquette for Board Dynamics
  • Provided an update on the Neighborhood Council Olympic and Special Olympics briefing, a recorded version is available online.
  • Reminded councils of the guidance for hosting candidate forums.
  • Discussed bylaws updates, encouraging formation of an Ad Hoc or Rules Committee to review amendments before the April 1st deadline.
    • Structural changes require BONC approval, while others may be submitted directly to DONE.

Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez

  • The Assemblymember continues to offer statewide constituent support, including car seat safety events and encampment coordination with Caltrans.
  • Assemblymember Rodriguez did not vote for SB 79, and encouraged stakeholders to contact her office to share opinions or request bill walkthroughs for future legislation.
  • The Assemblymember is currently in recess and will resume the legislative cycle soon.

Ben Kwok (Office of Councilmember Adrin Nazarian)

  • Announced that demolition has begun at Valley Plaza as part of the revitalization project’s first phase.
  • The area remains privately owned, limiting the city’s control over redevelopment, but a community survey may be conducted to gather local input.