Councilman Smith to Hold Confirmation Hearing for New LAPD Chief in Public Safety Committee Nov. 9
As Chair of the Council's Public Safety Committee, Councilman Greig Smith will conduct the confirmation hearing for the new LAPD Chief on Monday, Nov. 9 during the Public Safety Committee meeting. |
Councilman Smith Introduces Motion to Create Independent DWP Inspector General
Councilman Greig Smith introduced a motion on Wednesday, October 14, to create an Inspector General position to serve as an independent watchdog that would review and report on the operations and management actions of the Department of Water and Power (DWP) in order to help restore the publics trust in the DWP. |
Smith Motion to Have Emergency Codes for ATM Machines
Councilman Smith, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, introduced a motion that would require all ATM machines in L.A. to have emergency codes so that customers could secretly alert Police if they are being robbed. |
Councilman Smith Denounces Union Scare Tactics
A statement from Councilman Smith denouncing the Fighterfighers' Union use of scare tactics. |
Heat Wave Safety Information - BEAT THE HEAT!
Heat waves can cause real health risks, especially for young children, the eldery and those with illness or disability. |
The Parks of CD 12
CD 12 is fortunate to have a large number of top-notch parks, recreation facilities and nature areas. This pamphlet lists every park in CD 12, with its location and its amenities. |
Information Sheet on DWP Water Rates
The DWP recently implemented several measures to encourage water conservation during L.A.'s current water shortage. |
Information on 'Pay-As-You-Throw' Programs
This pamphlet from the US Environmental Protection Agency gives an overview of Pay-As-You-Throw programs in other American cities and states. |
BUDGET BRIEFS: A Recap of the Day's Budget Hearings
The City Council's Budget and Finance Committee is working on the Mayor's proposed 2009/2010 City Budget. We will be posting summaries of the significant actions of the Budget hearings here to help you stay informed. |
Earth Day Community Clean Up Event Photos
Hundreds of volunteers participated in our annual CD12 Earth Day Clean Up at Chatsworth Park North, on Saturday, April 25. |
Council Approves Councilman Smith's Motion to Go Forward on Holy Cross Hospital Expansion
In a major victory for the community, the City Council approved a motion by Councilman Greig Smith on Friday, March 6 that, with court approval, will allow construction to resume on the expansion of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills. |
Councilman Smith Proposes Rebates for Installation of Weather-Sensitive Sprinkler Devices
Councilman Greig Smith introduced a motion Wednesday, Feb. 18 that would offer full rebates to homeowners or businesses that install water-saving weather sensitive sprinkler controls. The devices reduce sprinkler levels so that water is not wasted on irrigating wet lawns. |
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A Note From Councilman Greig Smith on the L.A. Solar Initiative
A note from Councilman Greig Smith on the L.A. Solar Initiative |
Las Lomas Lawsuit Defeated in Court, a Victory for the City & Community
A judge rejected the $100 million lawsuit against the City filed by the developers who wanted to build the massive 5,500-home Las Lomas project. |
Councilman Smith Introduces LA LEAP, Legislative Package to Improve Business Climate & Job Creation
On Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, Councilman Greig Smith introduced LA LEAP (L.A. Legislative Economic Action Plan), a comprehensive package of motions meant to boost the business climate and job creation in Los Angeles. |
Report From Councilman Smith's Trip to Visit Advanced Trash Facilities
Councilman Greig Smith's report on his recent international trip to visit some of the world's leading facilities that extract energy from trash. Under Councilman Smith's RENEW LA Plan, the City plans to build several trash conversion technology facilities that, together with reducing waste and boosting recycling, will help end the City's use of landfills. |
Update on Chatsworth Park South
The Voluntary Cleanup Agreement for the oversight of Chatsworth Park South was signed and executed by the State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). This officially starts the clock for the clean-up of the lead contamination at the park. Read more... |
Free Shade Trees In Front Of Your Home - Print Out Form
Trees for a Green LA will plant shade trees in front of your property. Print out the form, fill it in, and mail it or fax it in. Shade trees around homes and businesses reduce energy use, increase property values and keep the air and runoff water into the ocean cleaner. |
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the City code to enable the City to implement the Pay As You Throw program that we introduced with Councilman Bill Rosendahl. It would reduce the trash fees of people who reduce their waste and recycle more. |
Metro Green Lights Canoga Ave. Extension of Orange Line Busway
The Metro Board of Directors approved a plan to build an extension of the Orange Line dedicated busway from its endpoint at Warner Station along Canoga Ave. to Chatsworth Depot Metrolink Station, on Thursday, June 26. The new busway, which Councilman Smith has supported and worked for, will create a multi-modal public transit hub, linking the highly successful Orange Line to Metrolink Train and Amtrak service and open an entire new transit system serving Northwest Valley residents. |
Tightening the Belt, Preserving Essential Services: 2008/2009 Budget Highlights
In this column, Councilman Smith discusses highlights from this year's hearings for the 2008/2009 City Budget. Facing a $400 million shortfall, the Council was still able to increase essential police and fire services. Councilman Smith cut his own office budget as well. |
Op-Ed Article: "Leading the Nation in Environmentally Responsible Trash Policy"
We recently submitted this opinion editorial piece to the Daily News and the Los Angeles Times about our trip to visit and learn from the world's leading trash conversion technology facilities. It marks significant progress in our RENEW LA Plan, and will allow us to "kick the tires" on the leading edge trash conversion technology plants that are coming soon to L.A. |
Councilman Smith Introduces Motion to Ban Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas
Councilman Smith introduced a motion that would make it possible for non-smokers, including children, to be able to enjoy an outdoor meal in Los Angeles without breathing second-hand cigarette smoke. |
Councilman Smith Introduces Motion to Reduce the Blight of Abandoned Foreclosed Homes
We introduced a motion Wednesday, June 11, that would develop a substantive framework requiring owners and banks to maintain foreclosed properties in order to avoid deterioration of neighborhoods. The current home foreclosure crisis makes abandoned homes in disrepair a common sight. |
Grand Opening of the New Northridge Pool!
We cut the ribbon on the new Northridge Pool Sunday, June 8, at a grand opening celebration and free swim day. The pool opened for the regular swim season June 21. |
Groundbreaking Signals Start on Devonshire PALS Youth Center!
We kicked off construction of the new LAPD Devonshire Police Activity League Supporters (PALS) youth center at a groundbreaking celebration Thursday, June 5 in Northridge. The center will be named "The Councilman Greig Smith LAPD Devonshire Area Youth Center." |
Brush Clearance to Help Prevent Wildfires!
Summer is fire season, so be sure to comply with brush clearance regulations for the safey of hillside neighborhoods! |
New Laws on Use of Cell Phones While Driving Start July 1
Please mark your calendar - Starting July 1, two new traffic safety laws go into effect in California regulating the use of cell phones while driving. The first law prohibits the use of handheld cell phones while driving. Drivers under 18 years old may not use ANY cell phone behind the wheel. Emergency calls are exempt. The laws do not apply to passengers, only those driving the car. |
Massive Las Lomas Project Blocked in City Council
Our motion to have the City make a policy decision to stop the Las Lomas development, stop the annexation of the land into Los Angeles and reject the Supplemental Fee Agreement to allow the developer to expedite the project, was approved by the City Council Wednesday, March 19. |
Community Hike
Nearly 70 people joined us for a guided nature walk at Chatsworth Nature Preserve, Saturday, Feb. 23. |
Councilman Smith Advances City's Green Policy With Adoption of Environmental Purchasing Policy
Councilman Greig Smith's motion to implement an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy for the City was unanimously approved by City Council Tuesday, Feb. 19. The policy, a key component of RENEW LA, directs City Departments that need supplies to always purchase the available and appropriate product choices that are environmentally friendly, rather than choosing only based on the price. It is meant to minimize negative environmental impacts of the City's activities by reducing the waste going to landfills, boosting recycling and saving valuable natural resources. |
New LAPD Bomb Squad Facility Open in Granada Hills
We were proud to cut the ribbon on the new Prop. Q Bond funded LAPD Bomb Squad facility in Granada Hills. It is LEED certified, and will improve public safety in the Valley. |
White Paper on Las Lomas
Councilman Greig Smith's White Paper on the Proposed Las Lomas Development Project. |
Councilman Smith Lobbies MTA Board to Extend Orange Line Busway Into the Northwest Valley (NEW)
Councilman Smith urged the MTA Board of Directors at its Sept. 28 meeting to build a new dedicated busway extending from the end of the successful Orange Line at Warner Center, north to the Chatsworth Depot train station, opening an entire new transit system for the Northwest Valley. |