City Council Meeting August 22, 2023
Inglewood Today Junior Writer
The City Council of Inglewood, California recently held a meeting to discuss the introduction of a new ordinance that would regulate sidewalk vendors in accordance with changes
the upcoming Clippers Arena, where sidewalk vending would be restricted.
Under the new ordinance, the permits and licensing committee would be responsible for reviewing applications submitted by sidewalk
of this provision would require the involvement of law enforcement personnel.
Currently, the code enforcement division utilizes various methods to enforce regulations, including
process for sidewalk vendors to operate and establish a more standardized and regulated system for obtaining permits.
in state law. The proposed ordinance includes the establishment of a 1,000foot buffer zone around entertainment venues such as the SoFi Stadium and
vendors. Additionally, the ordinance would allow for the impoundment or confiscation of items in accordance with state law. However, the enforcement
administrative citations, parking citations, confiscation of food carts, and vehicle impoundment. The purpose of the new ordinance is to simplify the
However, there are concerns among some members of the public that the buffer zone outlined in the proposed ordinance could effectively ban sidewalk vending and potentially result in unnecessary lawsuits against the city.
GET READY FOR THE RAINY SEASON
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West Basin’s rain barrel giveaway is back with six drive-through pick-up events on various Saturdays starting next month! The district will give away a total of 1,500 barrels this fall. These free devices are a great way to prepare to save water this winter and reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and reusing rainwater.
Reservations for rain barrels are first come, first served and supplies are limited, so register today!
Click on the button below to learn more about the program, check your eligibility and to sign up. You may also call West Basin’s rain barrel hotline at (310) 371-4633.
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Learn the benefits of installing a Rain Barrel.
Rain barrels reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and reusing rain water.
Reusing rain water helps save water and money. A rainwater capture feature, such as a rain barrel, is also a requirement for West Basin’s Grass Replacement Rebate Program, which starts at $3 per square foot of grass removed.
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Ranking Member Waters, Committee Democrats Urge FHFA to Provide Robust Protections for Renters Living in Enterprise-Backed Multifamily Homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (DCA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Representatives Al Green (D-TX), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Nikema Williams (D-GA), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Steven Horsford (D-NV) sent a letter to the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), urging the agency to use its full authority in providing permanent and meaningful protections for tenants residing in multifamily housing financed with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). This includes taking action against unfair and exorbitant rent hikes, bolstering fair housing enforcement, and more. In the letter, Committee Democrats sound the alarm on the worsening state of our nation’s housing crisis and propose key recommendations for the FHFA to implement in order to stabilize housing costs, protect renters, and ensure the safety and soundness of the Enterprises.
“For too long, our country has not prioritized the needs of renters even though they make up a growing share of the U.S. population and often lack protections and representation. Everyone, no matter who they are, deserves the right to a safe and stable home in the community of their choice,” said Committee Democrats. “It is time to strengthen and expand the Enterprises’ tenant protection toolkit. With the backing of U.S. taxpayers, the Enterprises provide reliable and affordable financing options for multifamily real estate, which also come with strong borrower protections and federal oversight. As such, these public benefits should be passed onto the families who rent from Enterprisebacked borrowers in the form of safe, decent, and affordable housing options with strong tenant protections.”
See the letter here and below.
The Honorable Sandra Thompson Director Federal Housing Finance Agency
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Dear Director Thompson:
I commend the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for its historic Request for Input (RFI) regarding the need for tenant protections in multifamily housing that is financed with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises).[1] As regulator and conservator of the Enterprises, which back mortgage loans used to finance approximately 8 million multifamily housing units,[2] I write to urge FHFA to use its full authority in providing permanent and meaningful protections for tenants residing
in Enterprise-backed multifamily homes by putting an end to unfair and exorbitant rent hikes, bolstering fair housing enforcement, improving housing quality standards, creating an Office of Tenant Protections, and more.
We are facing one of the worst housing crises in our nation’s history and for most of America’s 44 million renter households today, housing is their biggest monthly expense.[3] In fact, median rents have skyrocketed over the last two years by between 20% and even 40% in some communities, which disproportionately affects lowincome households and people of color.
[4] As former Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, last Congress I held 55 hearings highlighting how these mounting affordability pressures are not only leading to greater housing instability and evictions, but are also exacerbating our nation’s homelessness crisis and making the dream of homeownership unattainable for current and future generations.[5] From hearings on health, safety, and affordability, to the role of private equity and corporate landlords, many of our witnesses, including numerous renters and people experiencing homelessness, highlighted the need for tenant protections against rent hikes, substandard housing conditions, and landlord violations. For too long, our country has not prioritized the needs of renters even though they make up a growing share of the U.S. population and often lack protections and representation. Everyone, no matter who they are, deserves the right to a safe and stable home in the community of their choice.
Unfortunately, while the Enterprises have affordability and social equity missions under the Affordable Housing Goals, Duty to Serve, and the Equitable Housing Finance Plans, the financing of multifamily housing with Enterprise-backed multifamily loans has not always resulted in fair and affordable housing options.[6] For example, following FHFA’s 2012-2018 Single-Family Rental Pilot Program that provided access to single-family mortgage lending to promote the purchase of foreclosed properties by private equity investors following the 2008 housing crisis, we witnessed a jumpstart in investor-owned singlefamily rental (SFR) housing.[7] As a result, we have seen SFR rents set at above the national average, excessive fees, deferred maintenance requests, and higher rates of evictions, with a concentration in low-income communities and predominately
Black communities.[8] Similarly, in the multifamily space, there have been reports of rent hikes, substandard conditions, exorbitant fees, real estate speculation and other questionable practices by owners of Enterprisebacked multifamily housing.[9] In fact, after reports of egregious pad rent hikes, evictions, and other predatory practices in manufactured housing communities purchased by investors using Enterprise-backed loans, FHFA implemented consumer and tenant protections for manufactured housing residents.[10] It is time to strengthen and expand the Enterprises’ tenant protection toolkit. With the backing of U.S. taxpayers, the Enterprises provide reliable and affordable financing options for multifamily real estate, which also come with strong borrower protections and federal oversight. As such, these public benefits should be passed onto the families who rent from Enterprisebacked borrowers in the form of safe, decent, and affordable housing options with strong tenant protections.
In the wake of the pandemic, we have seen exponential pressures on renters and the housing market, showing how volatile our nation’s housing crisis has become and the challenges it poses to equitable economic recovery. [28] Maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient. Building on FHFA’s existing tenant protections for manufactured housing residents, as well as the White House’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, I urge FHFA to move expeditiously in its review and consideration of RFI comments and to prioritize the experiences of renters living in Enterprise-backed multifamily housing. FHFA has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect renters and help stabilize our nation’s housing market for all. I thank you for your full consideration of the recommendations outlined above and please contact Alia Fierro (alia. fierro@mail.house.gov), Director of Housing and Insurance Policy, with any questions.
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Prosperity Market’s Black Business Month Celebration in Inglewood
Prosperity Market and Come Up LA Host Black Business Month Celebration at Inglewood’s Hollywood Park on Sunday, August 27
The pop-up event highlights over 80 Black-owned businesses, plus a new VIP Lounge by 1010 Wine & Events, an appearance by KJLH’s Tammi Mac, cooking demos, music, family activities, prizes for Black Business Scavenger Hunt winners, and more
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On Sunday, August 27 (11am-3pm), Prosperity Market–a mobile farmers market that spotlights and supports Black-owned businesses–hosts a popup event to celebrate Black Business Month and conclude its third annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt. For the first time, this event is hosted in collaboration with Come Up LA, a marketplace that amplifies Black creatives, brands and entrepreneurs, and will take place at a new venue: Hollywood Park, the new sports and entertainment complex in Inglewood adjacent to SoFi Stadium.
In addition to 80+ Blackowned businesses and vendors representing food, farmfresh produce, fashion, arts, entertainment, and wellness spaces, additional highlights include cooking demos, music, activities for kids, a special appearance by KJLH radio’s Tammi Mac (1pm) and more.
Highlights of the Blackowned businesses that will be featured at the market include The Farmer Ken, Sienna Naturals, Ghost Town Oats, Gloria’s Shito, Runway Boutique, The Plant Chica, California Coffee Company, Happi Jam, Tranquilitea, The Lazy Rose Cafe, The Heart Dept, Sherman Produce, COmpton Vegan, Chef Brandi Biggles, and many more.
This event is free and open to the public; VIP tickets (21+) are available for purchase ($20-60) on-site, providing access to the VIP lounge by 1010 Wine & Events and includes wine & spirits from Black-owned beverage companies like Common Ground Spirits and Phreshly premium canned cocktails.
Black Business Scavenger Hunt
Finale & Prizes
There will be an award ceremony for those who participated in Prosperity Market’s Black Business Scavenger Hunt throughout the month of August, which encouraged Angelenos to
discover 85+ Black-owned businesses across the city and earn points for visiting. Participants with the most points will receive prizes like tickets to see John Legend at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles Clippers tickets, and more to be revealed during the event.
Virtual Market
Throughout the week leading up to the pop-up (August 21-25), Prosperity Market will open the Virtual Market, which allows people to shop the vendors online and receive their goods via local pick-up, local delivery, or national shipping. Scavenger Hunt participants can also earn bonus points by shopping the Virtual Market.
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Hi-res images from Prosperity Market and past events can be downloaded here, credit Asha Moné. Location & Details
Hollywood Park (SoFi Stadium)
1213 S. District Drive.
Inglewood, CA 90303
*Parking lot entrance located on 97th St. & Prairie Ave. and costs $5 for the first two hours
About Prosperity Market
Prosperity Market is a mobile farmers market featuring Black farmers, food producers, entrepreneurs, artists, florists, chefs, and more. Through popup farmers markets and events regularly hosted around Los Angeles, Prosperity Market makes it easy to support local Black-owned businesses while creating food access in the community. Founded amid the pandemic and social unrest of 2020 by makeup and fashion industry vets Carmen Dianne and Kara Still, Prosperity Market has now expanded throughout the city, and plans to launch a farmers market on wheels in the form
of a mobile trailer in 2024. For more information, visit http://www. prosperitymarketla.com or follow Prosperity Market on Instagram at @Prosperity. Market
About Come Up LA
Come Up Markets is a multigenerational platform founded by Ferriss Mason that allows and affords Black entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, promote their brand, grow their visibility and marketability in a space created with community at the forefront. Doing so in a supportive and organized fashion so as to affect and effect change and create active socioeconomic transformation, while working towards creating generational wealth within our community. The events showcase Black entrepreneurs and is the starting point to creating and establishing multiple outlets and revenue streams that promote the growth of Come Up Markets and all participating Black entrepreneurs. The goal of Come Up Markets is to harness our shared spending power and work communally to achieve this.
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hip hop group JJ FAD, told California Black Media (CBM) that the love received from state lawmakers -which included standing ovations on both the Senate and Assembly floors -- was a long time in the making, but well worth the wait.
“It was amazing. It was an honor to be there to represent the West Coast and represent my group,” said Sperling, who goes by the stage name, MC JB. “When I first heard about it my thoughts were, ‘finally’ because the West Coast seems to be left out of things that are going on right now. So, the fact that our (lawmakers) were honoring us, we didn’t have to rely on other geographical areas. I was truly happy. We’re finally getting recognized.”
The rap songs Sperling, “Baby D” (Dania Birks) and “Sassy C” (Michelle Ferrens) performed were produced by world-renowned Hip Hop mogul Dr. Dre (Andre Young), and Arabian Prince (Kim Renard Nazel). They group was signed to Ruthless Records.
JJ FAD (an acronym created with the names of the original group members in 1985: Juana, Juanita, Fatima, Anna, and Dana) reached the top of the charts with their signature song, “Supersonic” in 1988.
The program organized by Jamilia Land of the Bring the Peace Movement, featured a voter registration drive and entertainment and was attended by CLBC chair Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), Vice-Chair and Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and other officers and members.
“At the time of its founding, hip hop was met with vitriol from politicians. However, today a host of politicians, community organizations and leaders convene to honor the pioneers and architects of the hip hop movement,” Wilson said on the Assembly floor.
Sperling was joined at the State Capitol with West Coast hip hop artists and music producers King T (Roger McBride), Kid Frost (Arturo R. Molina Jr.), Arabian Prince Mistah F.A.B.(Stanley Cox), Micheal Latt, Karega Bailey, Tinish Hollins, Greg Mack, Violet Brown, LaRussell Thomas, Greg Mack, Casual from the
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Hieroglyphics (Jon Owens), Disco Daddy (Michael Khalfani), filmmaker Deon Taylor, and Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams.
Mickelle “Hayón” Hellon, Leila Steinberg (who was Tupac’s manager), the Magical Rock Band, and retired legislative aid Rory Kaufman were also recognized as honorees.
Known to the West Coast hip hop community as “Grand Master Lonzo,” Williams is the innovator behind the legendary R&B/Rap group “World Class Wreckin Cru,” that found major success with the 1987 hit “Turn Off the Lights.”
“When I called my partner and Senator, Sen. Bradford, and told him we need to do something for hip hop on the West Coast I had no idea that it would end up on the Assembly and Senate floors,” Williams told CBM.
“My initial plan was to do something in Compton, get all the homies and OGs together and show some love. But here we are today, and it was a great event.”
Bradford and Williams “go way back” on the music scene of Gardena, Compton, and Los Angeles. They used to promote singing groups, bands, and hip-hop dancing cliques. The artists received a warm welcome from lawmakers in both chambers; thanks to Bradford, Wilson, and Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D- Ladera Heights).
“Steve understood what we did back in L.A. back in the day because he was a part of it but only on another level,” Williams said. “Steve was a dance promoter before he became a Compton city councilman, assemblymember, and senator. He was my competition. It just made for a great situation.”
Williams is credited with launching the careers of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson), D.J. Yella (Antoine Carraby) and Eazy E. (Eric Wright), formerly known as N.W.A. The group is credited with ushering in a form of hip-hop music that was coined gangster rap.
The gangster rap genre propelled the careers of Snoop Dogg (Calvin Broadus Jr.), Nate Dogg (Nathaniel Hale), DJ Quick (David Marvin
Blake), Above the Law, Warren G (Warren Griffin III), Lady of Rage (Robin Yvette Allen), Yo-Yo (Yolanda Whitaker), E-40’s (Earl Stevens) little sister Suga-T (Tenina Stevens), among others.
The elements of hip hop culture first emerged in the 1970s in Morris Heights, a neighborhood in the Bronx borough of New York City. Hip-hop consists of four elements: “deejaying,” or “turntabling,” “MCing” or “rhyming,” graffiti painting, and the hip-hop dance, style, and attitude of “B-boying.”
The West Coast artists extracted the characteristics and stylings from East Coast hip hop but were able to create their own musical flavor with stories, references and imagery that reflected street life and living in urban centers, mostly in California.
Gangster rap and the “G-funk era” dominated the hip-hop scene in the late 1980s and all through the 1990s from the Los Angeles region to Oakland/ San Francisco Bay Area by standouts like Too $hort (Todd Anthony Shaw).
Joel Flatow, Senior Vice President, Artist and Industry Relations, and Chief of West Coast operations for RIAA, said the accolades bestowed on the artists in Sacramento are a tribute to the innovation and foresight they brought to the culture.
“We just have a tremendous wealth of talent in this state,” Flatow added.
RIAA is a trade organization that supports and protects the rights of artists and music labels in the US.
Adding to the cultural weight to the celebration, Land and other community activists issued a proclamation, offered samplings of poetry, gave shoutouts to hip-hop history, and appealed to the audience to become politically engaged champions of peace.
“This is a time of celebration and reflection,” stated Land, who is also the co-founder of the Anti-Violence, Safety, and Accountability Project (ASAP). “We acknowledge the monumental achievements of West Coast artists and also reflect on the effect of unresolved trauma and violence in the Culture.”
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case # 23STCPO2840
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
Petitioner: Juana Sosa, 1416 S. Norton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, to change her name.
FROM: Juana Sosa-TO: Joanna Sosa
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, September 25, 2023, 9:30 AM, Dept. 26, Room 316, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Publication Dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case # 23TRCP00239
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
Petitioner: Aaron Love Coleman, 13020 Kornblume Ave., #47, Hawthorne CA 90250, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, One Regent St., Inglewood, CA 90301, to change his name.
FROM: Aaron Love Coleman-TO: Aaron Lamont Troy Coleman
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, July 21, 2023, 9:30 AM, Dept. 8, Room 504, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Publication Dates: August 17, 24, 31; September 7, 2023.
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023134885
The following Person is doing business as: B-Clean Plumbing 339 West 91st Street Los Angeles, CA 90003
Registered Owner(s): Maynor Betancourth, 339 West 91st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003
This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 20, 2023.
I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Maynor Betancourth, Owner.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 20, 2023
NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)
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