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Most Plastics Not Recyclable

Note by SoMar: What many of us call styrofoam is actually polystyrene so it is NOT recyclable but is black bin trash.

While clean and empty plastics marked with the numbers 1, 2 and 5 are still allowed in the blue bin, plastics marked with the numbers 3, 4, 6 and 7 are no longer allowed because they cannot be recycled, even if they include a recycling symbol.

Following are items that are no longer allowed in the blue bins:

  • Plastic 3 (polyvinyl chloride), including clear food wrapping, teething rings and kids and pet toys
  • Plastic 4 (low-density polyethylene), including shrink wrap, dry-cleaner bags, plastic shopping bags, squeezable bottles and bread packaging bags
  • Plastic 6 (polystyrene), including disposable cups, plastic utensils, food containers and foam packaging material
  • Plastic 7 (polycarbonate), including water bottles, food containers, eyewear and electronic devices
  • Plastic 7 (polylactic acid), including packaging materials, disposable cutlery and food containers
  • Plastic 7 (polyurethane), including adhesives, foam cushions and sealants/flexible coatings
  • Plastic 7 (acrylic), including display cases and home décor
  • Plastic 7 (biodegradable/composable plastics), including packaging, cutlery and food containers

Following are items that can still be recycled through the blue bin:

  • Plastic 1 (polyethylene terephthalate, or PET), including soda and water bottles with lids and caps on
  • Plastic 2 (high-density polyethylene, or HDPE), including laundry soap, lotion, shampoo bottles and milk jugs
  • Plastic 5 (polypropylene, or PP), including retail food containers for yogurt, butter and margarine (but not black microwave meal trays)
  • From Spectrum News:
  • By Susan Carpenter Los Angeles
  • PUBLISHED 12:18 PM PT Aug. 29, 2023

Westside New Draft Community Plans Available

At first glance the new Draft Community Plan seems to have left the land use of the formerly single family neighborhoods as is but may have added available height to the surrounding corridors. I am sure it will be discussed when MVCC PLUM Committee next meets. Sign up for the notifications at https://www.marvista.org/

Link to the Westside Planning Draft:  https://planning.lacity.gov/plans-policies/community-plan-update/planning-westside

Bike Path North South Thru South Mar Vista

Thank you for visiting the Westside Mobility Projects Virtual Activity page. We are currently seeking your input travel patterns safety concerns along three key corridors in West LA. Please review, the tabs on the left to read input received in previous rounds of engagement and to learn how to share your feedback. You can also visit us at a local event to share your feedback. Check the schedule below to find an event near you!    THE FOLLOWING SESSION WILL SHARE FINDINGS FROM THE FEEDBACK RECEIVED AT PREVIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND RELATED TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS.  Virtual Workshop – Focus on Santa Monica to Ballona Creek & West LA to Del Rey
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM 
Link: bit.ly/WestsideNove9
Zoom Meeting ID: 871 8483 8306

  LADOT is planning a network of four bikeways connecting Westside neighborhoods, two of which have already secured funding for construction. The other two run north-south and traverse across Mar Vista:  Santa Monica to Ballona Creek Corridor, and  West LA to Del Rey Corridor There are several east-west bike corridors (Culver Blvd., Venice Blvd., Ballona Creek Path, Expo Path, etc.), but there are major gaps connecting these bike corridors to each other north-south. The purpose of the two planned bikeways is to bridge these gaps, improve traffic safety, and enable space to support sustainable modes of transit.
  Throughout September, LADOT held a number of Open House Workshops (including two in- person in Mar Vista and one virtual focused on the above corridors) to gather feedback from the community on preferred alignment of the bikeways. For the West LA to Del Rey Corridor, three potential routes were proposed: Barrington/McLaughlin, Federal, and Inglewood. (See the actual slides via the link to the Virtual Workshop Presentation Slides (9/27/2023) here)
  Send your comments to: ladot.active@lacity.org

Help the LAPD Cadet Program at Pacific Division

 THREE DAYS LEFT —The Junior Cadets (ages 9-12)  and Cadets (ages 13-17) come from different backgrounds and have a variety of goals.  The program is designed to offer each participant the opportunity to grow into a responsible member of their community.  

Cadets assist the community in a variety of ways.  They volunteer helping with beach clean ups, charity events, and other tasks. They have volunteer at Dodger’s game, working the gates.  They have also participated in a few color guard events. 


When the Cadets are not working hard, we take them Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm/Knotts Scary Farm, Orange county Fair, and professional sports  games. We rely on the community for financial support to continue with these activities.  Thank you for your support from Pacific Cadets.

https://raise.snap.app/donors/lapd-pacific-area-cadet-program-2023

LAPD Pacific Area Cadet Program
Show your support by sharing a link to this page or donating to the team.

Thank You, 
ISIDRO MENDOZA. —-Mendoza, #36276, Police Officer II

Los Angeles Police Department – Pacific Division
Youth Service Officer /Community Relations Office 

12312 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(213) 952-0773 (Work Cell)

Mar Vista Community Council Meeting in Person Tonight July 5th, 2023

JOIN US AT THE MAR VISTA COMMUNITY COUNCIL INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5TH, 6:30-9:00 PM
Mar Vista Community Council Meetings have returned to meeting in-person.
PUBLIC WELCOME
Mar Vista Community Council committee meetings have now resumed as in-person gatherings. 
All committee meetings are held at their regular day of the month and time unless notified otherwise. 
Location:
Mar Vista Recreation Center11430 Woodbine St, Los Angeles, CA 90066

AGENDA for Board of Directors Meeting, July 5th
2.1. Installation of newly-elected Board-of-Directors – Installation of the newly-elected Board of Directors by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
2.2. Election of new executive board – NominatIon and election of Chair, First Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer for FY 2023-2024.

Burglaries Up In Mar Vista

Below is some information from the Mar Vista Community Council on why our local encampment under the 405 has not been closed yet. Also info on the uptick in burglaries in Mar Vista. Our LAPD Senior Lead Officer Hector Aceves’ Car Area A49 info is on the Five Points of Contact. I have posted their tips for Burglary Prevention also.
To see the MVCC posts directly go to https://www.marvista.org  and at the contact button you can sign up to receive their weekly e-mail bulletin.

Here is the link to our Councilwoman’s latest news bulletin with info on her team’s success at placing unhoused in Venice and elsewhere in CD11 https://mailchi.mp/cce69d46f800/a-better11-is-underway-6269745  Sign up for the Traci Park CD11 Newsletter directly by clicking on the City Seal to the left of this webpage at https://councildistrict11.lacity.gov/ or the form may pop up on its own.

Regarding the LAMC 41.18 “no camping” signs

Posted on 06/07/2023

Regarding the LAMC 41.18 “no camping” signs posted at the Venice / Tuller encampment, the MVCC PHS&H Committee leadership learned from discussions with various city representatives familiar with the matter that the City Administrative Office requested the signs be removed as the Special Enforcement Zone of 500 ft extended into Culver City which is beyond the city’s jurisdiction.  As such, LAMC 41.18 could not be legally enforced.  The city intends to repost the signs so that the Special Enforcement Zone is within city limits.  

The MVCC PHS&H Committee leadership was further informed that the mayor’s office is well aware of the Venice/Tuller encampment and it is high on the list for proactive housing such as Inside Safe.  There is one larger encampment that needs to be addressed before the Venice/Tuller encampment.  Once housing solutions are available the implementation of LAMC 41.18 at will be re-evaluated accordingly.

Mar Vista Continues to see an uptick in Burglaries in 2023

Posted on 06/07/2023

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Mar Vista continues to see an uptick in burglaries in 2023. 
The most recent ones are as follows:

May 26th at 8 pm  •. 11800 block of Allaseba Dr, garage burglary.  

May 27th at 3 pm  •. 12000 block of Thermo St.  

May 27th at 8 pm  •. 11900 block of Lawler St.

June 1st at 6 PM  •. 3100 block of Purdue Ave.

According to LAPD, these burglaries involve crews of three individuals,
one as the look out while the other two enter the house, usually through the back. 

Pacific Division has formed a special burglary task force to address the increase in burglaries.

If you notice suspicious persons and vehicles, please call the 1877 ASK-LAPD
non-emergency number or if you see a crime in progress, call 911.

The patrol on duty will be notified. If you have video of suspicious persons or vehicles, you may send them to Det. J Twycross at 39624@lapd.online (mailto:39624@lapd.online)

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For non-emergency concerns, contact Senior Lead Officer, Karwon Villery at 310 622-3973 or 38717@lapd.online (mailto:38717@lapd.online).