From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – To Increase Energy Efficiency, LADWP Updated Electric Meters

In an effort to increase energy efficiency, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) updated electric meters. The new smart meters share real-time usage details with LADWP, and allow the department to quickly identify and respond to service issues. Customers should have received a notice detailing that their meter was replaced. Customers who did not receive a replacement should have received a notice.

For more information and questions, visit https://bit.ly/3GY2B6N or call LADWP at
(800) 342-5397.

In an effort to increase energy

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – MEND Poverty can Assist Renters and Landlords

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to income-eligible California renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. MEND Poverty (Meet Each Need With Dignity) can assist renters and landlords fill out applications for this program, answer questions, or provide other support needed during the process.

MEND is open for in-person, over the phone, and virtual appointments. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please call (818) 896-0246.

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Olivia Mitchell Youth Council are Open from January 28, 2022-February 28, 2022

As a student at San Fernando High School, I was selected to participate in Student Day in Government which was Mayor Tom Bradley’s effort to introduce youth to local government from all parts of our city. That early introduction ignited my passion for City service and fuels my work for investments in youth to help them achieve their full potential.

To provide this opportunity for today’s youth, I introduced legislation that was approved by the City Council to create the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council. The youth council will include two youth representatives between the ages of 16-25 from each council district. This year-long paid program gives young people the opportunity to learn the inner workings of the City of Los Angeles, work alongside city department staff, and advise elected officials on solutions to solve issues within their communities.

Applications for the Olivia Mitchell Youth Council are open from January 28, 2022-February 28, 2022. For more information or to apply, visit https://youthcouncil.lacity.org

As a student at San Fernando High

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Shut Down Whiteman Airport!

Make your voice heard! The airport has been a persistent environmental justice issue for Pacoima residents and the surrounding communities. The airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides no mitigation protections or investments to our community. In fact, the community bornes the burden of the airport which has seen seven incidents from 2018 to 2020 alone.
Join me in my call to hold the Whiteman Airport accountable by submitting a public comment at the Whiteman Airport Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.

-Thursday, January 27, 2022
-6:00 to 8:30 PM
-To listen in and or make a public comment, call (669) 900-9128 webinar ID: 829 4769 1332 or visit http://www.reenvisionwhitemanairport.com

If you have any questions, please contact my Pacoima District Office at (818) 485-0600.

Make your voice heard! The airport has

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Los Angeles is now Accepting Applications for their New Green Affordable Housing Program (GAHP)

The U.S. Green Building Council – Los Angeles is now accepting applications for their new Green Affordable Housing Program (GAHP). The program offers FREE guidance and resources on how to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for residents of mid-size apartment buildings in the East San Fernando Valley, while also saving on energy, water and waste. Twenty selected multi-family properties will receive:

-Tenant Workshops in English and Spanish covering sustainable practices and occupant health to help reduce utility costs
-Enrollment assistance with LADWP programs and rebates
-Installation of community electric vehicle charging stations
-Subsidized installation of innovative new green building technology to reduce utility costs

For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit https://bit.ly/3K2kbZm

The U.S. Green Building Council -

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Light Rail Transit Project was Awarded $405,000 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s Pilot Program

Leading the effort with Metro Los Angeles, our Transit-Oriented Neighborhood Plan for the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Light Rail Transit Project was awarded $405,000 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented District (TOD) Planning. Our application was one of just three for the state of California to win this award and the only one for the City of Los Angeles. The East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project will improve connections and access to key destinations while connecting transit users to the growing network in the San Fernando Valley.

For more general information about the Corridor and updates from Metro regarding project milestones, please visit https://bit.ly/3wzRCKS.

Leading the effort with Metro Los Angeles,