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STNC - Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips

Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips

  • Never leave your pet alone inside a vehicle. A car can overheat even when the window has been opened slightly. Even if the temperature isn’t too hot outside, your car can get up to 20 degrees warmer. Always check to make sure that dogs are welcome where you are going, otherwise leave them at home.
  • Give your pet extra water. Always make sure that your dog or cat has plenty of fresh water to drink. If your dog enjoys ice cubes as a treat, add them to the bowl!
  • Avoid hot ground surfaces. While walking your dog outdoors, pay particular attention to the pavement, sidewalks, or sand. Check the temperature with your hand. If it’s too hot to touch, then it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.
  • Don’t leave your pet outdoors for a long time. If your dog has to be left outdoors for a while, make sure they have plenty of access to shade such as trees, a covered patio, or cool spot under the porch. Apply a pet-specific or hypoallergenic sunscreen on sensitive areas like the nose, tips of ears and belly especially if they have light or thin fur.
  • Know the signs of overheating. If your dog or cat begins very rapid, noisy breathing, has trouble swallowing, and starts to look very distressed, they could be having a heatstroke. Get the animal out of the heat. Apply cold, wet towels to the back of the head. Place cold packs wrapped in towels or plain wet towels between the back legs and on the belly. Cool off your pet and take them to the veterinarian immediately.

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STNC - STAT Committee Meeting - June 23

STAT – Safe Transportation & Traffic
Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
6:00 pm
Zoom Meeting Online https://zoom.us/j/98593210808
or By Telephone
Dial 1-669-900-6833 to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 985 9321 0808 and Press #

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 (MARCH 17, 2020) AND DUE TO CONCERNS OVER COVID-19, THE BOARD OF SUNLAND-TUJUNGA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING (STNC) WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY TELEPHONICALLY.

Every person wishing to address the Board / Committee must dial 1 (669)-900-6833, and enter 985 9321 0808 and then press # to join the meeting. Instructions on how to sign up for public comment will be given to listeners at the start of the meeting. On phone: Every person wishing to address the Board / Committee must dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board / Committee on any agenda item BEFORE the Board / Committee takes action on the item. On webinar: Every person wishing to address the Board / Committee must “raise their hand” when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board / Committee on any agenda item BEFORE the Board / Committee takes action on the item.

PUBLIC INPUT AT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETINGS The public is requested dial *9, when prompted by the presiding officer, to address the Board/Committee on any agenda item before the Board takes an action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that are within the Board’s/Committee’s jurisdiction will be heard during the General Public Comment period. Please note that under the Brown Act, the Board/Committee is prevented from acting on a matter that you bring to its attention during the General Public Comment period; however, the issue raised by a member of the public may become the subject of a future Board/Committee meeting. Public comment is limited TWO minutes per speaker, unless adjusted by the presiding officer of the Board/Committee.

The Neighborhood Council system enables meaningful civic participation for all Angelenos and serves as a voice for improving government responsiveness to local communities and their needs. We are an advisory body to the City of Los Angeles, comprised of stakeholder volunteers who are devoted to the mission of improving our communities.

1. Call to Order
2. Introduction of STAT Committee’s goals & vision & introduction of attendees
3. Motion to approve minutes from May’s virtual meeting (committee votes only).
4. Discuss and possible action to support LAPD.
5. Vote to approve funding for All Kids Bike riding program.
6. Committee Reports
7. Public Comment
8. Set next meeting: July or August, 2020
9. Adjourn by 8 p.m.

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte Cindy Cleghorn, al (818) 951-7411 o por correo electrónico secretary@stnc.org para avisar al Concejo Vecinal.

THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assisted listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment by calling (213) 978-1551 or email: NCsupport@lacity.org

PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.stnc.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Cindy Cleghorn, Secretary, at (818) 951-7411 or email at: secretary@stnc.org.

PUBLIC POSTING OF AGENDAS – Neighborhood Council agendas are posted for public review as follows:
* NORTH VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY HALL,7747 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042
* www.stnc.org
* You can also receive our agendas via email by subscribing to L.A. City’s Early Notification System at https://www.lacity.org/subscriptions

Notice to Paid Representatives – If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at {213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org

RECONSIDERATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS – For information on the STNC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy, or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the NC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available on our website www.stnc.org

STAT – Safe Transportation & Traffic Committee Meeting

STNC - COVID-19 Updates

Face coverings required in public spaces

Cloth face coverings or masks help reduce the spread of coronavirus especially when combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is not possible. Learn more about the guidance and limited exceptions here.

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L.A. Schools Serve Almost 14M Meals Amid Coronavirus

Despite the coronavirus pandemic keeping millions of California K-12 students hunkered down at home with computer screens replacing blackboards, there’s one schoolhouse ritual that remains the same albeit with substantial modifications: the school breakfast and lunch program.

No longer does student chatter echo in school cafeterias. In the age of coronavirus, Grab & Go meals distributed in drive-thru or walk-up feeding lines have replaced the parade of school children filing into lunchrooms. It’s the new face of brown bagging.

It’s forced many districts to completely revamp the way they feed students.

The Los Angeles Unified School District reported distributing 6,991,906 in April and 6,821,528 meals in May, including snacks. This is almost half of the 13,108,704 meals distributed in February.

The district operates 63 drive and walk-through Grab & Go distribution centers serving breakfast, lunch, and snack packed together. The district has said that it will continue to serve these meals through the summer.

Read Details here: Patch.com

Despite the coronavirus pandemic keeping millions of

Coronavirus Treatment Emerges As LA Passes 75,000 Case Milestone

A promising treatment for severe cases of coronavirus emerged in a study Tuesday at the same time officials in Los Angeles worked with community groups to prepare for a possible second wave of the coronavirus outbreak.

As the county surpassed the 75,000 mark for COVID-19 cases Tuesday, scientists at the University of Oxford released a study showing that a common and inexpensive steroid reduced the death rate among severely ill coronavirus patients among patients study. The study found that the drug dexamethasone reduced the fatality rate among patients on ventilators in the study by a third. One of the first major breakthroughs in coronavirus treatments, the news comes as health officials and leaders in California grapple with a rising rate of coronavirus transmission.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported another 1,337 cases of the virus, while Long Beach confirmed 78 more Tuesday. The new cases gave the county a total of 75,162. Meanwhile, another 33 deaths were reported by the county, and Long Beach announced one additional fatality. As of Tuesday afternoon, the countywide death toll stood at 2,960. Los Angeles continues to move forward with reopening, balancing the need to kickstart the economy with the coronavirus death toll.

Returning to some form of economic normalcy may come with a big price tag for Los Angeles County, as leaders representing hospitals, the arts, nonprofits, labor and faith-based organizations looked to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to help source personal protective gear, expand COVID-19 testing and implement a host of other safety measures.

Members of the Los Angeles County Economic Resiliency Task Force asked the board to consider opening COVID-19 testing sites at churches and in workplaces and providing both coordination and subsidies for buying masks and other safety equipment as the region moves into the next phase of reopening.

Read More at Patch.com

A promising treatment for severe cases of

 Join FundaMental Change

Join FundaMental Change on Saturday, June 20th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for an online training session on:

• Mental health stigma
• Risk factors
• Warning Signs
• Recovery and resilience
• Receive guidance on how to respond to a person in distress
• Obtain resources for support and to share with others

This workshop is free to everyone and will include a special discussion of the mental health effects of COVID-19 as well as the health impacts of racism and discrimination.

Zoom Link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/6156036398

Join FundaMental Change on Saturday, June 20th

Regarding Dead Trees at Fairgrove Avenue and Apperson Street

A constituent in Tujunga called regarding dead trees at Fairgrove Avenue and Apperson Street, which pose a hazard due to its positioning under an electrical line. I’m pleased to report that the dead trees and stumps have been removed.

Working in partnership with the City’s Urban Forestry Division, we removed over 214 dead trees and stumps in the 7th Council district this year alone.

You too can help us report overgrown vegetation or fallen/dead trees by calling 3-1-1, downloading the MyLA311 app, or contacting my office at 818-485-0600.

A constituent in Tujunga called regarding dead

outdoor dining opportunities for restaurants

Through a Council action my colleagues and I introduced, the City launched outdoor dining opportunities for restaurants in coordination with the L.A. County Department of Public Health allowing dine-in service at restaurants.

L.A. Al Fresco aims to help businesses reopen while by temporarily relaxing the rules that regulate outdoor dining while also allowing customers and employees to maintain the physical distance recommended by public health officials Through this program, the City will offer streamlined, immediate approval for eligible restaurants to provide outdoor dining on sidewalks and private parking lots.

The City is also collecting expressions of interest from restaurants, groups of restaurants, and business associations to potentially expand the program beyond the sidewalk and into on-street parking spaces (parklets) and partial and full street closures. This program is available to all restaurants in the City of Los Angeles. Business owners can apply online here: https://bit.ly/3hsr33M. Eligible restaurants will immediately receive approval for sidewalks and private parking lots upon application.

Through a Council action my colleagues and