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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-20/city-council-votes-on-ridley-thomas-suspension BY DAKOTA SMITH, JULIA WICK, BENJAMIN ORESKES OCT. 20, 2021 UPDATED 7:16 PM PT The Los Angeles City Council doesn’t have the power to fire any of the 15 members who represent L.A.'s 4 million residents. But the government body can bar members from doing their job. And for the second time in less than two years, the City Council on Wednesday suspended one of its own. The council voted 11 to 3 to immediately suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, a veteran South Los Angeles politician who has been indicted on federal bribery, conspiracy and other charges. Hours later, city officials announced he would no longer receive his $223,800 salary. It was another dispiriting day at City Hall, which has been rocked by a series of scandals over alleged corruption. In June 2020, the council suspended then-Councilman Jose Huizar after he was charged with a racketeering count in an alleged pay-to-play scheme. Both Ridley-Thomas and Huizar are fighting the charges against them. The emotional tenor of Wednesday’s council deliberations was markedly different from the unanimous vote to suspend Huizar. Some councilmembers urged their colleagues against suspension, arguing that the council shouldn’t play the part of a jury and that the councilman hadn’t publicly detailed his defense. Councilman Bob Blumenfield told his colleagues that he was “up all night, tossing and turning” about the vote, which he called “terrible.” “I have to vote yes on the suspension,” said Blumenfield, who represents the western San Fernando Valley. “But I don’t want to. And I really don’t want to even have this come up.” Federal prosecutors allege that Ridley-Thomas, while serving on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, conspired with Marilyn Louise Flynn, former dean of USC’s School of Social Work, to steer county money to the university. In return, Ridley-Thomas’ son Sebastian was admitted to USC’s graduate school and given a full-tuition scholarship and a paid professorship, prosecutors allege. The 20-count indictment includes charges of conspiracy, bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud. In his first court appearance since he was indicted last week, Ridley-Thomas pleaded not guilty Wednesday. The councilman appeared by video from the office of his lawyer, Michael Proctor. U.S. Magistrate Rozella A. Oliver allowed Ridley-Thomas to remain free on a $50,000 bond until his trial, which is scheduled to start Dec. 14. Assistant U.S. Atty. Ruth C. Pinkel told the magistrate that Ridley-Thomas faces “very serious charges” and poses “an economic danger to the community,” but Oliver rejected prosecutors’ requests to require the councilman to post a $100,000 bond and bar him from transferring assets worth more than $10,000 without permission from the court’s pretrial services office. Since the indictment was announced, Ridley-Thomas has publicly railed against the charges. He said Friday that he wouldn’t resign. Days later, he informed his colleagues that he would “step back” from his council duties but keep serving his district. When it became apparent that the council was considering the more punitive action of suspending him, Ridley-Thomas’ lawyer Proctor warned the council and City Atty. Mike Feuer in a letter Wednesday morning that a suspension would be “unlawful.” Proctor wrote that the charges involve allegations that took place when Ridley-Thomas was a county supervisor, so the council has no grounds to suspend him. The motion to consider suspension “is not just rash, it is without legal basis,” Proctor wrote in the letter obtained by The Times. “Simply put, there are no allegations that involve Councilmember Ridley-Thomas’ work as a city official.” Asked by The Times on Wednesday whether he had contacted his colleagues about the prospect of being suspended, Ridley-Thomas replied through a spokeswoman that he had. He declined to say whom he had been talking to before the vote. Councilmen Mike Bonin, Curren Price and Marqueece Harris-Dawson voted against Ridley-Thom

Here is the latest and you can send emails to make a comment From: Jeff Camp <jeff.camp@...> Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:10 AM To: Jeff Camp <jeff.camp@...> Subject: Fwd: Redistricting: Public Comment schedule and talking points FYI... Jeff Camp | Field Deputy LA City Councilmember Paul Krekorian, District 2 Pronouns: He/Him/His Office: 818.755.7676 www.paulkrekorian.org ---------- Forwarded message --------- Here's the schedule of public comment opportunities on redistricting, starting today. If the final plan does not pass unanimously on the 1st, there will be a second vote on December 8. The Redistricting Commission's proposed Map K2.5 does not reflect the needs or wishes of the San Fernando Valley. The Council should adopt a plan that preserves communities of interest as reflected in the current boundaries. We would all be better served by retaining the existing district boundaries with minimal changes to adjust for population. For further information regarding upcoming meetings of the City Council and/or Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee regarding the 2021 redistricting process: City Clerk Calendar · Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1 PM · November 5, 2021 - Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee · November 9, 2021 - Council Meeting · November 10, 2021 - Public Hearing · November 23, 2021 - Public Hearing · December 1, 2021 - Council Meeting https://redistricting2021.lacity.org/AdhocLACC/index.html The audio for this meeting is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar. Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 229 0428 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak. When called on, press *6 to unmute.

This is the latest map the city is working on for council districts. Much of SC goes to CD4 Nithya. Fire to frying pan. And a split for SC. Sucks! https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1NQl1Y50DCo7rMx8MjdnF61gFGT3gJQjB&ll=34.154181491727606%2C-118.48898750073242&z=12 -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

I'll probably catch hell for this, but this reading of the 9/11 victims is a massive head fake that accomplishes nothing, and is actually an insult to the country. Sure, it looks like we're doing something, but we're really not. It makes people at home feel like they're participating, but they're really not. Nobody reads the names of sailors who died on December 7, 1941. Nobody reads the names of the passengers who died when the Lusitania was torpedoed. Like so much of what we see and do, these services are nothing more than a salve, designed to defray any real efforts or political actions. They serve only to provide a sense of accomplishment to a sedated population accustomed to subservience. "Did you watch the memorial service? It was so sad." That's it. That's all. There was a time when this country didn't slink off and lick its wounds. We didn't get mad; we got even. Now all we get is maudlin programming with regularly scheduled commercial interruptions. This is the shame that is America. Like Comment Share -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

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URGENT CALL TO ACTION BY MONDAY, 8/30/21 – Call your Assemblyman, Senator and House of Representatives and leave multiple messages! Communism is coming for you NOW in the form of AB455. Mandatory Vaccination and Proof of will be required in CA as of September. We must DEFEAT THIS before it becomes law for 100 years. Our kids and grandkids will be hurt by this law. No more flying, no more hotel stays, no more indoor activities, no more restaurants, no more jobs because employers will be required to show proof of all employees vax card. CALL CALL CALL your Assemblyman, Senator, and House of Representatives by Monday, 8/30/21 and demand they reject this bill. Voting may take place on Monday, 8/30/21 and drop dead deadline for legislature vote is September 10. Activists and leaders, please rally your troop to make hundreds of calls ASAP. Not much time. CALL and leave multiple messages. For LA County, go to lavote.net to find out who your state legislatures are. For other counties, email PatriotPrecincts.com to get your info. https://www.facebook.com/markpmeuser/videos/375974960704623/

I voted YES on the #California #recall, but I did NOT vote for Larry #Elder, for exactly the reasons you're seeing played out in the media: 1. He's a never Trumper 2. He's avoided public debates 3. He's getting blasted by innuendo and not fighting back 4. He's spent years sniping behind a microphone, instead of scrapping in the main ring with the big boys. Yes, he's got awareness. But I'm concerned that if elected, he'll be eaten alive by the swamp. -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

California recall voters stay vigilant: https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2021-08-23-police-investigate-recall-election-ballots-found-in-mans-car-in-torrance/?keyid=KFI-AM&pname=local_social&sc=editorial -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

Did anyone watch first the recall debate? It was Kiley, Ose, Cox and that idiot ex-mayor from San Diego. Kiley, whose record and intentions are my preference, didn't come off as well as I'd hoped, speaking quickly and looking nervous, while Ose came off well as the wisened voice of common sense. However, I was impressed with John Cox, who was clear, concise and seemed very grounded. I may throw my support there, depending on how the polls shape up. Neither Newsom nor Elder showed up -- very telling for both. -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

Donated to #TeddyDaniels who is running for Congress in #Pennsylvania -- and I live in #California. We need to support candidates, not parties. https://teddydanielspa.com/ -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

And so it begins!! Whether you have gotten the vaccine or not, (a personal choice), it is a look into the next phase of what they plan to do….take control over your life. https://youtu.be/k29PCOFXSKc

Best news ever! Donate! Vote! https://blog.electkevinkiley.com/im-running-for-governor-2/ -- Rob Frankel Chief Curmudgeon

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Hi All, There is a VERY important City Council meeting coming up on TOMORROW morning starting at 10 AM. Councilmembers Lee and Busciano have been trying to get the Council to lift the prohibition against enforcing the no camping on sidewalks law. Many of the other members are fighting to keep it from coming up for a vote so they cannot be accused of voting either for or against it by those for or against it. We need as many people as possible to call into the meeting and voice our request that the Council allow the measure to come up for a vote. The phone number is 669-254-5252. The system will ask for a meeting ID and that number is 160 535 8466#. The item in particular is Agenda Item 55. The system will cue you when it’s your turn to speak. You are entitled to 1 minute on Item 55 and 1 minute of general comments, which would give you 2 minutes total. Please state that for the safety of ALL involved, including the homeless, that we need to have the no tents in daytime law enforced once again. If you cannot be on the call you can also send in written comments at http://LACouncilComment.com. Your comments should be submitted for Council File 20-1376. PLEASE SHARE ASAP WITH YOUR GROUPS TO QUICKLY WRITE COMMENTS TO HAVE THE ORDINANCE REINFORCED TO HAVE NO CAMPING ON SIDEWALKS PUT BACK INTO EFFECT!! Thanks, Sheri

Hi All, If any of you are interested in attending this. And share with those who may be interested as well. Sheri From: Los Angeles City Planning <housingelement@...> Reply-To: <housingelement@...> Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM To: <sherman15@...> Subject: Save the Date: Housing Element + Safety Element Workshops + What We’ve Heard l Talleres sobre Elemento de Vivienda y Elemento de Seguridad y lo que hemos escuchado Para espa?ol siga hacia abajo. Save the Date Over the next few weeks the City will release a draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element 2021 Update. Save the date to attend one of two webinars to learn more about the drafts and participate in a question and answer session. Register for the Webinar: Thursday, July 8th 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Register Tuesday, July 13th 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register Over 40,000 Engaged in Housing Element Concept Outreach In late 2020 the City launched the “Concepts” phase for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. This plan phase focused on six concepts guiding the Housing Element Update that were drafted based on state law and the feedback City Planning collected during the "Vision" phase of its outreach. The Concepts focus on how the Housing Element will address housing-related issues in the City. All six concepts respond to urgent needs: addressing the housing shortage, advancing racial equity and access to opportunity, and promoting sustainability and resilience. During this phase the department of City Planning engaged with an unprecedented number of people through several targeted outreach efforts, including three webinars, a statistically valid poll, and a public survey. Each of these is discussed in more detail in the attached PDF. In addition to these efforts the city held a meeting of the full Task Force, attended six Neighborhood Council alliance meetings, and held several smaller stakeholder meetings with community organizations. Learn More: https://planning.lacity.org/plans-policies/community-plan-update/housing-element-news/wrapping-concepts-phase About the Housing Element The Housing Element of the General Plan, also called "the Plan to House LA," identifies Los Angeles’s housing needs and establishes clear goals and objectives to inform future policy considerations. When the update is completed, the Housing Element will guide the creation and implementation of the City's housing policy from 2021 to 2029 About the Safety Element The Safety Element of the General Plan details Los Angeles’ strategy to prevent, respond to, and recover from disaster events. Recent state legislation requires the city to review and update, as necessary, the Safety Element alongside the Housing Element. As part of the Safety Element 2021 Update the City will integrate targeted amendments into the existing document to better illustrate the City’s approach to disaster management and resilience. More information is included in the Background, Summary of Amendments, and FAQ’s document. Guarda la fecha Durante las próximas semanas, la Ciudad de Los ?ngeles publicará un borrador del Elemento de Vivienda 2021-2029 y la Actualización 2021 del Elemento de Seguridad. Guarda la fecha para asistir a uno de los dos seminarios web para obtener más información sobre los borradores y participar en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Register for the Webinar: Jueves 8 de julio 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registrate Martes 13 de julio 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registrate Más de 40.000 participaron en la divulgación sobre los conceptos del Elementos ?de Vivienda A fines de 2020, la Ciudad lanzó la fase de “Conceptos” para el Elemento de Vivienda 2021-2029. Esta fase del plan se centró en seis conceptos que guían la Actualización del Elemento de Vivienda que se redactaron en base a la ley estatal y la retroalimentación que el Departamento de Planeación recopiló durante la fase de "Visión" de su alcance. Los Conceptos se enfocan en cómo el Elemento de Vivienda abordará los problemas relacionados con la vivienda en la Ciudad. Los seis conceptos responden a necesidades urgentes: abordar la escasez de vivienda