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Public Counter Office Hours The Office of Finance will be closed on Monday, May=C2=A030, 2022 in observ= ance of the Memorial holiday. Our City Hall and Van Nuys Locations are=C2=A0open with the following adjus= ted schedule: Monday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 4:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93=C2=A04:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. =E2=80=93=C2=A04:00 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93=C2=A04:00 p.m. Friday: Closed *City Hall and Van Nuys Public Counters will be closed from 11:30 a.m. =E2= =80=93 12:30 p.m., daily.=C2=A0 Customers can always reach us in the following ways: Website:=C2=A0finance.lacity.org http://finance.lacity.org/ Email:=C2=A0Finance.CustomerService@lacity.org mailto:Finance.CustomerServi= ce@lacity.org Customer Service Center Phone: (844) 663-4411; (((HOURS: M, T &=C2=A0TH : 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; W: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm))) Customers can now make in person appointments online to visit the City Hall= and Van Nuys office's. 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The=C2=A0City Hall public c= ounter is open by appointment only.=C2=A0 PUBLIC VACCINE MANDATE PURSUANT TO CITY OF LOS ANGELES ORDINANCE=C2=A0 NO. 187219, PROOF OF COVID-= 19 VACCINATION OR PROOF OF NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST (CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAS= T 72 HOURS) WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER CITY BUILDINGS.=C2=A0 Customers that visit the public counter (indoor) will need to do the follow= ing prior to being allowed inside: 1) Show proof of full vaccination and photo identification (Driver=E2=80=99= s license; Government issued identification card; School or work identifica= tion; or Passport) 2) Show proof of negative COVID-19 test (from a healthcare provider) taken = within the last 72 hours 3) Reasonable accommodation for customers due to a medical condition, restr= iction, or a sincerely held religious belief exemption. Please view our website https://finance.lacity.org/contact-us/vaccine-manda= te-notice to view the Office of Finance notice in English and Spanish. COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Availability All COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for boosters- Pfizer, Moderna, and J= ohnson & Johnson. People may also receive booster doses that are different = from their original vaccine. For more info and to make an appointment, visi= t here http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup/?= level_1=3Dbooster. Eligible Now All Angelenos 5=C2=A0and older are eligible to receive their vaccine at Cit= y sites. Eligible Angelenos can pre-register for a vaccination or find the = nearest location.=C2=A0All Angelenos under the age of 18 who get vaccinated= at any City site=C2=A0must bring this form signed by a parent or legal gua= rdian https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=3D0es8zSDYVGISGqYQ0AlCV= vb6GpspWnWZJtNn6yVSgoN-2FCKfmw84iijhrKFRJwoqRBDBWnDhweGjZg22upItQh2x9AoFodF= 9PNnm6SWyqLdqYPqZyIzhSSj2929oiSqAvFigytxKU-2BtCBOmCoWUIskg-3D-3DCqV8_Ax-2FA= 2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4udepFWQB044VNEcSy4= 5B7ZnwjrFqRBBzhxg3sNo16v49NaMv9NrxW0UmEj3vbN17vkc-2B1Wjw6k7JZEJLsrUTOhk24QL= EHGKT-2BzedxFhv3t-2BlzCjSQarr8DgmSVYBzscEEsTWSELl-2FhJgx6gYwzd6K3MB-2B8K305= dSGSXyEtD-2BD5MTkcmiXIR0kRhglC09G4SsqSy8UUjxLpdVTJamVLPNenX3Q-3D-3D.=C2=A0P= lease note that only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for those 5=C2=A0year= s and older, while the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorize= d for those 18 years and older.=C2=A0 Vaccination Sites There are over 800+ vaccination sites across L.A. County. Many sites are op= en until 8 p.m. so that everyone =E2=80=94 no matter their schedule =E2=80= =94 can get the vaccine. Find a site near you by visiting Coronavirus.LACit= y.org/GetVaccinated http://coronavirus.lacity.org/GetVaccinated.=C2=A0Appoi= ntments are not required but if you=E2=80=99d like to register for your vac= cine ahead of time or need help, you can reach out to the County=E2=80=99s = Call Center between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily at (833) 540-0473. Remember = to bring proof of age to the site. LA County=C2=A0Vaccine=C2=A0Requirements:=C2=A0Effective 2/17/2022: Masking= requirements for outdoor mega events and outdoor childcare and school sett= ings will be lifted in LA County. Visit County Of LA Public Health https://= u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=3DWJDALvyjQsJr1z25LT1PyGmtkSal8M7gwwn= -2BGH50sYqzyVWDiNPnv6qbqMkxX29X2wDt_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0= e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4udeZWH-2BJbbNJZB0pRr2WBx1nDGg-2FDEPWIuuAu45kW9-2BhF= ZaC5vNREXZps9IY2rZKCpIuMD0Eig8GPPNWdDooivfI2v6m6PFaS4AL-2FO-2BjesEDvogAWdGu= Zk5VnhRrSqB5IbwmFdDSpbUbZtzR6jhU8kHxJrn3pEr-2FnnX6s-2FyNGzYe4I-3D=C2=A0for = more info. Digital Vaccination Card:=C2=A0The state is offering a digital COVID-19 vac= cination record https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ as an alternative to a= physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, just = enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and the digital copy of your= COVID-19 vaccination record. COVID - 19 Tests:=C2=A0Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free a= t-=E2=81=A0home COVID-=E2=81=A019 tests. The tests are completely free. Ord= ers will usually ship in 7-12 days. Please click=C2=A0here https://www.covi= dtests.gov/=C2=A0to learn more.=C2=A0If you already ordered your first set,= order a second today.=C2=A0 SAFEPASS LA=C2=A0 To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Los Angeles has=C2=A0launc= hed=C2=A0SafePassLA https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=3D0es8zSD= YVGISGqYQ0AlCVtL4RPhEztNJQEYdKNN3t1Kw6HgFuGqmCzd9URZ4PY8Btp1klVQBYAyOJyZNB4= myFA-3D-3D7kf5_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeI= zQ4udeSOZsmy2fPim8OYhhWtVkRc3gXYQMRpAwzi-2FeXRJi007etl65ODDDhEcsqZSWc3s8CuT= At86KxrANv5C674grRuGoBQrg78SknIRAeOjKRZ4HOjye5eIC9Ei0yMdkre2Y9k1DiyCTBGaJlt= y3AHj16r-2F3aYWRL-2BoUB-2FZ7RY81dJuEO-2FALngWBS3d9MWSwzlu-2FnCT-2BIT-2F-2Fn= V6BaEb-2BpheDew-3D-3D, which requires certain establishments to verify that= patrons (not employees) are vaccinated against COVID-19. On October 7, 202= 1, the City of Los Angeles adopted an=C2=A0ordinance to require proof of a = full COVID-19 vaccination https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=3D0= es8zSDYVGISGqYQ0AlCVpF9VPtOdv-2BNhiNrW0Un4kLmUXW9Bucvi1uYK-2F7zjQ2As2ohRpV8= aDcp7PTgr5nhGcSldWHwKi67v65JArmLKVsUYfinQ3SvEJb3wnjh6uLtwC7l_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIi= f0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4udeSOZsmy2fPim8OYhhWtVkRVl= Ia5uzNuMIwjYGjyZbEFTZzh-2B68AwzlEc8RQo-2BcgScxK53FRl-2B1uZSYGvORqFpKWbsohOz= 2RUZ-2F6zKoL1KOCcPjYDWF5T2laLHmIT8NoS7aYzEuxOM2fSm6UbIRYzrJlxiGIcH7nQUlOqFb= eXXJTlQENopC5HldLYecNpnEXzkaGKPAEkTqARQZPwqv0kT3w-3D-3D=C2=A0to enter the i= ndoor portions of food establishments, gyms, entertainment and recreational= locations, personal care establishments, and outdoor events within the Cit= y, as well as certain City facilities. SafePassLA launched=C2=A0on November 8, 2021, with City outreach and educat= ion.=C2=A0A list of=C2=A0Frequently Asked Questions https://u8840772.ct.sen= dgrid.net/ls/click?upn=3D0es8zSDYVGISGqYQ0AlCVtL4RPhEztNJQEYdKNN3t1JZJsE6Ka= MItPqlMmNDR9yYLKTXDh3rxpLEOFVGxGzG4w-3D-3DBqsA_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFs= apAFj4KQwi0e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4udeSOZsmy2fPim8OYhhWtVkRWLSmhm1sBlgPt2Pf= BFizVAzLDfoJXG0v4vWoWFSAnVXNzoWVTdF8D07mzGI8evEhD34f5I9LmNm1nKhwNH56pklX2-2= BQuGpp4gsaZIfaOb3WipeFpK-2BVo2o3BcD4U1Fme-2B5LgVEcCMGBvojuun4NRIPunkERLZcZH= VEPFGl9XeKRWQPw3ljpv0yWlHhva8C08A-3D-3D=C2=A0is available for common concer= ns and inquiries. LA OPTIMIZED -=C2=A0ACCELERATOR ACADEMY=C2=A0 Join us for the=C2=A0LA=C2=A0OPTIMIZED=C2=A0ACCELERATOR ACADEMY, a monthly = webinar series that provides you access to resources and experts that can h= elp your business grow its digital presence, market online, and expand sale= s channels in the digital marketplace. Webinars are held=C2=A0EVERY FIRST T= UESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Updated information can be found at LACityOptimized.= org. This program is brought to you by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Ec= onomic Development in partnership with the USC Sol Price School of Public P= olicy Center for Economic Development. Experts include representatives from= major tech companies, subject-matter experts, and business support organiz= ations. The next event is scheduled for=C2=A0Tuesday, June=C2=A07, 2022. You can si= gn up at=C2=A0laoptimized.eventbrite.com https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/l= s/click?upn=3D0es8zSDYVGISGqYQ0AlCVkG97-2FbuGijPDJZyj15eFUrwNkX1wt6jJ9rxBgE= NpKJohxvkBUiL0lWCHAtXMYJul-2BEM7vLDNVMD8-2BlH0X-2F7N44UwLaJAziSyFXA2tguoGE8= GDnleiThVPUp05-2FcHN4W9g-3D-3DnyEv_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0e= 8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4ude9aEjiIXbdlU0diwXJBWAQCspGAF5vzbRSnS71w0SLYy6FV5SS= d5q248E19CQecg3aiKPYHQaoXcgmZnci98ORfVXBpuOI-2Feve7kTukNEGvad0xwRWKeTIzPBbQ= 4-2B-2FdnIUUhWbAS2Cmfoy-2Fyf90idmgpk8b5AKpQIT-2BVPeImDZuxZR5e0vYHiODxQZq-2B= MOSGD. ACCESSING LA The Board of Public Works and Bureau of Contract Administration are hosting= the 7th Annual Accessing LA: BuildWith on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 = AM.=C2=A0Accessing=C2=A0LA=C2=A0is the flagship contracting and business ne= tworking event of the City of Los Angeles.=C2=A0The event will be held virt= ually. Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcOygrjsoE= 9cUp-I-cgTj4L8xFQVg0eT_. CITY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL ALLIANCE MARKETPLACE FOR PROCUREMENT =C2=A0 The City of Los Angeles is excited to announce that LABAVN has been replace= d with a more advanced and user-friendly system, the Regional Alliance Mark= etplace for Procurement, RAMP.=C2=A0Users will now be able to create a comp= rehensive business profile for better business-to-business connections, sub= scribe to specific organizations' activities, and find new business develop= ment resources. Additionally, RAMP is opening its system to allow other gov= ernments and private sector businesses to post their opportunities. Registe= red users will now be notified of opportunities from the City and businesse= s from the entire region. Businesses not yet registered can register NOW at= =C2=A0RAMPLA.org http://url9984.lacity.org/ls/click?upn=3DxYgym0kn99m4ksoMB= aQv8FvIKQT9aTgVtg4ywrHuE-2BjMffNTA1ptTU6hDwAXkKDbEfx3UcPpmpXT3nQ1qQhm-2Fv9n= R2T9xFXzLWzujpI5mX57hPMbB9tCxVZnqSAU15liehBAddEl-2FvBx5-2Bi51ZzTAw-3D-3Dm3B= P_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0e8iCpFS-2FN-2FRJZpP5qniPwStuuYFMvX= TejviQSipErK6gV9539jQRbFcyQVvO5CjKfjAwFs0yRcJ-2F-2BPe8ihf3Evp-2Bq0iffLKoSaY= L-2FL2L4LdD9fxDg2LwtDy49cszQC9YtVbt8OzrkRCRhh-2FSE6kZqHhFFxSYNIEf8OLcAdUoPL= cj8kbpWPwcAr7FSAf-2BubsUMKzO-2BjE168uEr5ExvMsL2ZFgNxngtnDxgZZXRPMZe9HIAIPPF= AAbgtB3S2NiMtMTJApeI5y7iYRtZ3NaG-2FhtsZd3tr-2B-2BmPeafaIu-2FkYCJVhtD-2FpokQ= 2Lct0Dvke6Gn1ly54JmU5-2FkC1M41ClnFXJp0n80Qf4SRo2wASx5G9NK7aEMAyIl-2FJj5Tnye= UbIu-2BVj7-2Fu3YW3x49ualA6DzaIqkk2-2FyI3s3SsiW-2BJDyw-2FTpYTGkLTBcXrD-2FjDt= rvX2jJRofSYZD9-2BFYt8St6SIIwYZGikVfTxXZ7iFFUr7IMFarTS-2FBcAMNSVcm7DvO1sU4qY= h-2BpjVtJw9z8EN7o4Q287neSfNlDw9IYvbaPI-2BRttsJlaJBSU9GtxbstDJqDNvYzKsNAk6pO= qJzT2PZSnDfGr3R-2FlY3AWz7Vq7-2Fh4gOsq0MjR5X3OmMjX4EgbtdXjTQdTeDG5rnIe2xmddv= V64Q1dNLedgixIpQW5DAvDUrtMJnS8RSTFo21pK6bKgBSHUU9QFjhiCT4juxZFTB6AvGivLwPUB= PIw7C9YOmKJiHHU4BqVoDOcSAGUfxJCiIhpg2HQARwNAnCA4euTNQwRfN1d4rwi03oN8mi2TXUQ= XalqpRzlYd0Ae0MdqbD0ZNuBbBbNCokWViDTEwAdeEE1AFB2ezkNpYxvsqqZ7Myb8k87nQeTOMZ= NRwT3RqeXtkNOt9yy4fG9Z8m8j8wuIp70KpiXWLyirC-2B1T8-2BttRqibjq3WYBH-2FgTYhCA-= 2Bs9qKzM19zaXUVnIcJKE-3D.=C2=A0 SMALL BUSINESSES CREDIT AND DEBT COUNSELING=C2=A0 To counter the negative financial impacts from the pandemic and help busine= ss owners recover, the Los Angeles Mayor=E2=80=99s Office of Economic Devel= opment and the Economic and Workforce Development Department has partnered = with Money Management International (MMI) to provide assistance to small bu= siness owners at no cost.=C2=A0 The free counseling provided by MMI can help you: Manage and repay personal debt, credit card bills, back-due rent, and mortg= ages. Balance your household cash flow Learn how to separate personal and business spending Discover resources and options to reduce expenses Rebuild your credit profile for future borrowing Begin saving for big picture plans, like retirement To learn more information, please see the Economic and Workforce Developmen= t Department website here https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/bsc-credit?utm_s= ource=3Dsendgrid.com&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_campaign=3Dwebsite. BUSINESS SOURCE CENTERS BusinessSource Centers provide startup ventures and current small business = owners free assistance and various cost-effective tools to make their busin= ess a success.=C2=A0Services include one-on-one consulting, small business = financing, employee hiring/ workforce development, loan/grant application p= ackaging, tax incentives and credits, and so much more!=C2=A0Through these = tools, small businesses can grow and remain competitive within the City of = Los Angeles.=C2=A0 The BusinessSource Centers also provide free assistance for the City of Los= Angeles Sidewalk and Park Vendor Permit Program. Bilingual advisors are av= ailable to help complete the required documentation to secure the City of L= A, State of California and County of Los Angeles Permits.=C2=A0For more inf= ormation, please click here https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/local-business= /businesssource-centers?utm_source=3Dsendgrid.com&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_ca= mpaign=3Dwebsite.=C2=A0 SEWER REPAIR ASSISTANCE The City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation and the Environment (LASAN), is offe= ring two sewer lateral rebates on a first-come, first-serve basis, until an= nual allocated funds are exhausted, to rate paying property owners who own = residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial property, and who pay = sewer service charge to the City of Los Angeles. To learn information click= here https://mcusercontent.com/72ffdbd71ff971bc00355b77f/images/1d1c3249-7= 443-d951-9efa-3cd7530b1374.jpg. To submit an application online click here https://myla311.lacity.org/porta= l/faces/home/service/service-request;jsessionid=3DjZj6sB2jx7Os7gfDU4t47j3oR= uLfu6VhRavcRt87uhv9NIlm-G8T!-311428077!435537514?_afrLoop=3D175089138473312= 42&_afrWindowMode=3D0&_afrWindowId=3Dnull&_adf.ctrl-state=3Dx5slzt7lz_1#!%4= 0%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D17508913847331242%26_afrWindowMode%= 3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dx5slzt7lz_5, once on the page select Sanitation Bil= ling then Sewer Lateral Repair Rebate. CALIFORNIA MORTGAGE RELIEF=C2=A0 The California Mortgage Relief Program uses federal Homeowner Assistance Fu= nds to help homeowners get caught up on their housing payments. The program= is absolutely free and the funds do not need to be repaid. The California = Mortgage Relief Program is part of the state=E2=80=99s Housing is Key initi= ative. The program is open to all eligible Californians who are currently e= xperiencing pandemic-related hardships and have fallen behind on their hous= ing payments.=C2=A0Please visit the link https://camortgagerelief.org/ to a= pply and learn more about eligibility requirements.=C2=A0 SMALL BUSINESS MICROLOAN PROGRAM=C2=A0 The City of Los Angeles=E2=80=99 Economic & Workforce Development Departmen= t (EWDD) is offering small loans to microenterprises and small businesses. = If you are a small business with a total revenue less than $1 million and h= ave less than 25 workers, you may seek a microloan of $5,000 to $25,000 fro= m the EWDD. Learn more about the eligibility requirements, required documen= tation, or microloan terms with the link here https://ewddlacity.com/index.= php/microloan-program. Loan applications are only available by request. Please contact the EWDD at 213-744-9368 or Alex.Lakshtanov@lacity.org mailt= o:Alex.Lakshtanov@lacity.org for additional information. LACDA LANDLORD INCENTIVES=C2=A0 The Los Angeles County Developmental Authority is offering eligible landlor= ds incentives for participation in the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Prog= ram. Participating landlords may be eligible for number incentives includin= g=C2=A0a one-time signing bonus of $2,500 for each unit leased, up to $5,00= 0 one-time reimbursement for new contract inspection repairs, and free prop= erty listings!=C2=A0If you're interested, please visit=C2=A0LACDA.org https= ://cd12.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D72ffdbd71ff971bc00355b77f&id= =3Daba1581c68&e=3D72b8473bdd=C2=A0to find out more. L.A. CARES CORPS In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Small Business= Administration https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/lacarescorps currently pro= vides financial assistance to small businesses through the Economic Injury = Disaster Loans (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) A low-interest long-term loan EIDLs are loans of up to $2 million with a 3.75% interest rate for business= es and a 2.75% interest rate for nonprofits with terms of up to 30 years. LA REPRESENTS Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer have assembled a coalition= of law firms, bar associations and attorneys who will enhance their existi= ng pro bono commitments to legal aid organizations to provide COVID-19-rela= ted legal services, including helping vulnerable tenants, domestic violence= victims and low income individuals with employment, consumer debt, and ban= kruptcy matters. Additionally, they=C2=A0have partnered with Bet Tzedek Legal Services to bu= ild a new support system for small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pa= ndemic. Many LA Represents pro bono attorneys will provide assistance to sm= all businesses least likely to have access to effective legal services as t= hey confront new workplace regulations, renegotiate commercial leases, appl= y for government relief programs, and navigate compliance with emergency he= alth and safety orders. For more information, visit coronavirus.lacity.org/= LARepresents https://coronavirus.lacity.org/LARepresents. CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS PORTAL On September 9th, the California=E2=80=99s Office of the Small Business Adv= ocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor=E2=80=99s Office of Business Economic= Development (GO-Biz) https://business.ca.gov/, announced the launch of cal= osba.ca.gov https://calosba.ca.gov/ - a website that connects California=E2= =80=99s small business community with critical state and federal resources.= =C2=A0 Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups can access many resource= s like:=C2=A0 Small business technical assistance centers located throughout California t= hat offer specialized support for no-cost or at a low-cost Financing information including state and federal capital programs and tax= /credit incentive programs=C2=A0 Business Learning Center that helps business owners navigate the varying s= tages of the business development process=C2=A0 Permits, licenses, and regulations Access to new markets, including e-commerce, international trade, and proc= urement and supply chain programs=C2=A0 For more information, visit calosba.ca.gov https://calosba.ca.gov/.=C2=A0 https://complaint.lacity.org/Complaint/covid/ COVID-19 Business Complaint Portal The City is working to ensure compliance with=C2=A0the City's Safer at Home= Order. Violations of businesses to requirements for operation as set forth= in the order can now be reported using the complaint portal https://compla= int.lacity.org/Complaint/covid/.=C2=A0The City Attorney's office will revie= w all reported potential violations. Other City personnel will educate busi= nesses in violation=C2=A0of the requirements. Repeat violators will be subj= ect to progressive enforcement penalties which range from citations to fine= s to water and power shut off.=C2=A0 The complaint portal can also be used to file complaints regarding the misu= se of parks or public spaces, violations by skilled nursing facilities, con= struction=C2=A0sites or landlords.=C2=A0 City of LA Office of Finance 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012=20 Unsubscribe https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/asm/unsubscribe/?user_id=3D884= 0772&data=3Dyc6qemxExsz7IcX0OmeM2obL5s4mzUXF-l7gxzM-N9br5Rqni-R3M3UUEV1sr56= Shwcy1gZw61T7VpZVVkeSAT8lsQrqKpz-LVNhVWNpTmaI4gF3FaiTfRBilorlHr11i0-dKzUS6_= KnSWDGgyJ8JzA56G3nSsm_544cdVe5BzddGYXRCo9VQbRd91RRc2d-gxekWQ0sDbFHnuugtgnyP= 7gCJgE7A_Op9harcePbIh1tgTfndAGnw43hLM0jdV8h5NUZr2Fg9Wsyyb7xFCwkA2V-dHAKI9wi= UxYB--x3MQIKAOy1VRlk6doNLXnM65SyeVoFYfa0zpfzHX3lCKRGnNuEecG1kzY0dUjgnVWGBdF= VeIqAK9qgqN-THlCwH9x8-OqptJrE_wweRtxmSI62635NkB9EOCKnUMVKjpwL1_Hp1pGMp6etQp= mgGP0Hm5rylemf-AmJCu6eUppINiZn0XZ8k8OCy0NqCB8yhq5dVcRvfFFHXST57xLjFlEj0MCFw= g20aJs4gp77kMG2_CuxhooTUmz8mDhTHYoGZHmBfQSZoxhbY_sf1cL0BiDK3jyrkgaNkrw_1ZPs= lnjSdDDBpQ=3D=3D - Unsubscribe Preferences https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net= /asm/?user_id=3D8840772&data=3DZxT2uXUQlPu8ktaKzeaVhG2nOniMT7sDIoPuBlx6cNkv= dtdA3gfc54l3VLtRbiWtljq7nJE_yT8l1wHyXD4CRJvbDpTR-zSav9NQOLzecHT-TUPS08GfeJZ= S5AJSPZErUeH4JA8mPzNdFV3iIRRyowsSPphPA1N8uoSaIYsl3sdH98SXLWXnfUiSZpIWPK4mqr= CP89SO78E0S9DOoXF_S4Z8CwFuXSDykMhnyYlGJAu3IlGNnJY0AdUzfzKS5wVLX6zqmhCyX3I7W= 3r4hC0QeieKJl-As_i_Z_jVS_qWOYWmuCmkYa_4Lx0z0QaE8uHPEeMB9cQEh5xNwID-E-so0hCE= ctl1fJsC7WLow58w_KrPFI0l7PmRvGFqYnVzo9h2JpiMtz8rpXqNfp3wGIEkn4nOUheCuVojejM= NZIPGyTgck5QgkvnAE0lbLwqKZujzeDo-AVEtNLy5pW_gCZsAQL4b5ZVOk1PzOAD892_JTMAMba= XxIIf6tf9MBFrpi0G8eX3j5l1Newffka_An3hUIwksDIC-XYk46tgT2dvGiECIK8k3gqZ4Mg1TM= fusYib- --1dfee06e89f526b6952cf8f4c1e773bafabf939e24c1ab68153c75ed6eca Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Mime-Version: 1.0 =20
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Public Counter Office Hours
 
Th= e Office of Finance will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observan= ce of the Memorial holiday.
 
Our City Hall and Van Nuys Locations are open with the followin= g adjusted schedule:
 
Monday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 4:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
 
*City Hall and Van Nuys Public Counters will be = closed from 11:30 a.m. =E2=80=93 12:30 p.m., daily. 
 
Customers can always reach us in the following ways:
Customer Service Center Phone: (844) 663-4411;
(((HOURS: M, T & TH : 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; W: 9:= 00 am to 4:30 pm)))
 
Customers can now make in person appointments online to visit the City Hall and Van Nuys office's. Customers can a= lso make virtual appointments for the public counters.&nbs= p;Click the following link finance.lacity.or= g to access the site. The City Hall public counter is open= by appointment only. 
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PUBLIC VACCINE MANDATE
 
PURSUANT TO CITY OF LOS ANGE= LES ORDINANCE  NO. 187219, PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION OR PROOF OF N= EGATIVE COVID-19 TEST (CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 72 HOURS) WILL BE REQUIRED= TO ENTER CITY BUILDINGS. 
 
Customers that visit the public counter (indoor) will need = to do the following prior to being allowed inside:
 
1) Show proof of full vaccination and photo identification = (Driver=E2=80=99s license; Government issued identification card; School or= work identification; or Passport)
2) Show proof of negative COVID-19 test (from a healthcare = provider) taken within the last 72 hours
3) Reasonable accommodation for customers due to a medical = condition, restriction, or a sincerely held religious belief exemption.
 
Please view our website to view the Office of Finance notice in English and Sp= anish.
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COVID-19
 
Third Dose Vaccine Availability
All COVID-19 vacci= nes are now approved for boosters- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johns= on. People may also receive booster doses that are different from their ori= ginal vaccine. For more info and to make an appointment, visit here.
 
Eligible Now
All Angelenos 5 and older are eligi= ble to receive their vaccine at City sites. Eligible Angelenos can pre-regi= ster for a vaccination or find the nearest location. All Angelenos under the age of 18 who get vaccinated= at any City site must b= ring this form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please note that only the= Pfizer vaccine is authorized for those 5 years and older, while the M= oderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for those 18 years= and older. 
 
Vaccination Sites=
There are over 800+ vaccination sites across L.A. County. M= any sites are open until 8 p.m. so that everyone =E2=80=94 no matter their = schedule =E2=80=94 can get the vaccine. Find a site near you by visiting Coronavirus.LACity.org/GetVaccinate= d. Appointments = are not required but if you=E2=80=99d like to register for your vaccine ahe= ad of time or need help, you can reach out to the County=E2=80=99s Call Cen= ter between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily at (833) 540-0473. Remember to bring= proof of age to the site.
 
LA County Vaccine Re= quirements: Effective 2/17/2022: Maski= ng requirements for outdoor mega events and outdoor childcare and school se= ttings will be lifted in LA County. Visit Cou= nty Of LA Public Health for more i= nfo.
 
Digi= tal Vaccination Card: The state is offering a digital = COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination= card. To receive your digital vaccination card, just enter a few details t= o get a link to a QR code and the digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination= record.
 
COVID - 19 Tests:&n= bsp;Every home in the= U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-=E2=81=A0home COVID-=E2=81=A019 tests.= The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Plea= se click here to learn more. If you= already ordered your first set, order a second today. 
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SAFEPAS= S LA 
 
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Los Angeles has = ;launched SafePassLA, which requires= certain establishments to verify that patrons (not employees) are vaccinat= ed against COVID-19. On October 7, 2021, the City of Los Angeles adopted an=  ordinance to require proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination<= span style=3D"color: rgb(44, 44, 44); text-align: justify;"> to enter = the indoor portions of food establishments, gyms, entertainment and recreat= ional locations, personal care establishments, and outdoor events within th= e City, as well as certain City facilities.

SafePassLA lau= nched on November 8, 2021, with City outreach and education. A list of&n= bsp;Frequently= Asked Questions is available for common concerns and inquiries.=
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LA OPTI= MIZED - ACCELERATOR ACADEMY 
 
Join us for the = LA OPTIMIZED ACCELERATOR ACADEMY, a monthly webinar series that provides yo= u access to resources and experts that can help your business grow its digi= tal presence, market online, and expand sales channels in the digital marke= tplace. Webinars are held EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Updated information can be found at = LACityOptimized.org. This program is brought to you by the Los Angeles Mayo= r's Office of Economic Development in partnership with the USC Sol Price Sc= hool of Public Policy Center for Economic Development. Experts include repr= esentatives from major tech companies, subject-matter experts, and business= support organizations.
 
The next event is scheduled = for Tuesday, June 7, 2022. You can sign up at laoptimized.eventbrite.com.
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ACCESSI= NG LA
 
The Board of Public Works and Bureau of Contract Administration are hostin= g the 7th Annual Accessing LA<= /span>: BuildWith on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM.&n= bsp;Accessing LA is th= e flagship contracting and business networking event of the City of Los Ang= eles. The event will be held virtually. Register here.
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<= span style=3D"font-size: 36px;">CITY OF LOS ANGELES REGI= ONAL ALLIANCE MARKETPLACE FOR PROCUREMENT  
 
The City of Los Angeles is excited to announce that LABAVN = has been replaced with a more advanced and user-friendly system, the Region= al Alliance Marketplace for Procurement, RAMP. Users will now be able to create a comprehensive business profile for = better business-to-business connections, subscribe to specific organization= s' activities, and find new business development resources. Additionally, R= AMP is opening its system to allow other governments and private sector bus= inesses to post their opportunities. Registered users will now be notified = of opportunities from the City and businesses from the entire region. Businesses not yet registere= d can register NOW at = ;RAMPLA.org. 
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SMALL B= USINESSES CREDIT AND DEBT COUNSELING 
 
To counter the negative financial impacts from the pandemic= and help business owners recover, the Los Angeles Mayor=E2=80=99s Office o= f Economic Development and the Economic and Workforce Development Departmen= t has partnered with Money Management International (MMI) to provide assist= ance to small business owners at no cost. 

The free counseling provided by MMI can help you:
  • Manage and repay personal debt, credit card bills, back-due rent, and = mortgages.
  • Balance your household cash flow
  • Learn how to separate personal and business spending=
  • Discover resources and options to reduce expenses
  • Rebuild your credit profile for future borrowing
  • Begin saving for big picture plans, like retirement<= /span>
 
To learn more information, please see the Economic and Work= force Development Department website here.
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BUSINES= S SOURCE CENTERS
 
BusinessSource Centers provide startup ventures and current= small business owners free assistance and various cost-effective tools to = make their business a success. Services inclu= de one-on-one consulting, small business financing, employee hiring/ workfo= rce development, loan/grant application packaging, tax incentives and credi= ts, and so much more! Through these tools, small businesses can grow and remain competit= ive within the City of Los Angeles. 
 
The BusinessSource Centers = also provide free assistance for the City of Los Angeles Sidewalk and Park = Vendor Permit Program. Bilingual advisors are available to help complete th= e required documentation to secure the City of LA, State of California and = County of Los Angeles Permits. For more information, please click here.&nb= sp;
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SEWER R= EPAIR ASSISTANCE
 
The City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation and the Environme= nt (LASAN), is offering two sewer lateral rebates on a first-come, first-se= rve basis, until annual allocated funds are exhausted, to rate paying prope= rty owners who own residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial pro= perty, and who pay sewer service charge to the City of Los Angeles. To lear= n information click here.
 
To submit an application online click here,= once on the page select Sanitation Billing then S= ewer Lateral Repair Rebate.
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CALIFOR= NIA MORTGAGE RELIEF 
 
The California Mortgage Relief Program uses federal Homeown= er Assistance Funds to help homeowners get caught up on their housing payme= nts. The program is absolutely free and the funds do not need to be repaid.= The California Mortgage Relief Program is part of the state=E2=80=99s Hous= ing is Key initiative. The program is open to all eligible Californians who= are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardships and have fallen behi= nd on their housing payments. Please visit the link to a= pply and learn more about eligibility requirements. 
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SMALL B= USINESS MICROLOAN PROGRAM 
 
The City of Los Angeles=E2=80=99 Economi= c & Workforce Development Department (EWDD) is offering small loans to = microenterprises and small businesses. If you are a small business with a t= otal revenue less than $1 million and have less than 25 workers, you may se= ek a microloan of $5,000 to $25,000 from the EWDD. Learn more about the eli= gibility requirements, required documentation, or microloan terms with the = link here. Loan applications are only avail= able by request.
 
Please contact the EWDD at 213-744-9368 or Alex.Lakshtanov@lacity.org for additional= information.
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LACDA L= ANDLORD INCENTIVES 
 
= The Los Angeles County Developmental Authority is offering eligible landlor= ds incentives for participation in the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Prog= ram. Participating landlords may be eligible for number incentives includin= g = ;a one-time signing bonus of $2,500 for each unit leased, up to $5,000 one-= time reimbursement for new contract inspection repairs, and free property l= istings!&= nbsp;If you're interested, please visit LACDA.org to find o= ut more.
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L.A. CA= RES CORPS
 
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19= ) pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administratio= n currently provides financial assistance to small businesses through t= he Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Progra= m (PPP).
 
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
A low-interest long-term loan
EIDLs are loans of up to $2 million with a 3.75% interest rate for business= es and a 2.75% interest rate for nonprofits with terms of up to 30 years.
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LA REPR= ESENTS
 
Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer have assembled a coalit= ion of law firms, bar associations and attorneys who will enhance their exi= sting pro bono commitments to legal aid organizations to provide COVID-19-r= elated legal services, including helping vulnerable tenants, domestic viole= nce victims and low income individuals with employment, consumer debt, and = bankruptcy matters.

Additionally,= they have partnered with Bet Tzedek Legal Services to build a new sup= port system for small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many = LA Represents pro bono attorneys will provide assistance to small businesse= s least likely to have access to effective legal services as they confront = new workplace regulations, renegotiate commercial leases, apply for governm= ent relief programs, and navigate compliance with emergency health and safe= ty orders. For more information, visit corona= virus.lacity.org/LARepresents.
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CALIFOR= NIA SMALL BUSINESS PORTAL
 
On September 9th, the California=E2=80=99s Office of the Sm= all Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor=E2=80=99s Off= ice of Business Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced the launch of = calosba.ca.gov -= a website that connects California=E2=80=99s small business community with= critical state and federal resources. 
 
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups can acce= ss many resources like: 
  • Small business technical assistance centers located through= out California that offer specialized support for = no-cost or at a low-cost
  • Financing information including state and federal capital p= rograms and tax/credit incentive programs 
  • Business Learning Center that helps business owners navigat= e the varying stages of the business development process 
  • Permits, licenses, and regulations
  • Access to new markets, including e-commerce, international = trade, and procurement and supply chain programs 
 
For more information, visit calosba.ca.gov. 
 
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COVID-19 Business Comp= laint Portal
 
The City is working to ensure compliance with the City= 's Safer at Home Order. Violations of businesses to requirements for operat= ion as set forth in the order can now be reported using the complaint portal. The City Attorney's office wi= ll review all reported potential violations. Other City personnel will educ= ate businesses in violation of the requirements. Repeat violators will= be subject to progressive enforcement penalties which range from citations= to fines to water and power shut off. 
 
The complaint portal can also be used to file complaints re= garding the misuse of parks or public spaces, violations by skilled nursing= facilities, construction sites or landlords. 
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