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Public Counter Office Hours The Office=C2=A0of=C2=A0Finance will be closed Monday, December 26, 2022 in= observance=C2=A0of=C2=A0Christmas and Monday, January=C2=A02, 2023 in obse= rvance of New Years Day.=C2=A0 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 11:30 a.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 11:30 a.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., Monday-Tuesday.=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: Monday - Friday=C2=A0: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm))) Customers can now make in person appointments online to visit the City Hall= and Van Nuys office's. Customers can also make virtual appointments for th= e public counters.=C2=A0Click the following link finance.lacity.org https:/= /finance.lacity.org/contact to access the site. The=C2=A0City Hall and Van = Nuys public counters are=C2=A0open 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, Novav= ax, and Johnson & Johnson. People may also receive booster doses that are d= ifferent from their original vaccine. For more info and to make an appointm= ent, visit here http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hc= wsignup/?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. 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. AVOID LATE FEES & PENALTIES, RENEW YOUR PERMITS BY DECEMBER 31, 2022=C2=A0= =C2=A0 As a business=C2=A0operating within LA,=C2=A0maintaining compliance with pe= rmit requirements is important to avoid not only late fees and penalties bu= t=C2=A0the chance of your business operating out of that compliance.=C2=A0A= ll permit renewals are due by the end of December, don't delay.=C2=A0To hel= p you avoid missing any deadlines,=C2=A0we built=C2=A0the Finance Calendar = to provide you automated renewal notices to your phone or PC.=C2=A0 After y= ou open the Finance Calendar https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed= ?src=3Dlacity.org_60oj6bp76na7ofh6l2qvd93a6s@group.calendar.google.com&ctz= =3DAmerica/Los_Angeles, just click on the "+" bottom right of your screen t= o add it to your personal calendar. Visit the finance website https://finance.lacity.org/tax-education/permit-r= enewals/renewal-deadlines-forms-and-efiling=C2=A0to renew and learn more in= formation.=C2=A0 PREPARE FOR 2023=C2=A0RENEWALS & EXPLORE BUSINESS TAX EXEMPTIONS All businesses are required to file an annual tax renewal regardless of whe= ther or not your business generated revenue for that tax year. Filing your = renewals timely avoids late penalties and fees and also ensures that you ca= n take advantage of all available tax credits and incentives. Business tax = exemptions, such New Business, Small Business with global gross receipts le= ss than $100,000, and Creative Artist require timely filing of renewals. To renew you will need: 1. Your 15-digit account number (format: XXXXXXXXXX-XXXX-X) 2.=C2=A0 Your business address - street number 3.=C2=A0 Your business address zip code The=C2=A0Office=C2=A0of=C2=A0Finance=C2=A0offers two methods for you to=C2= =A0file your renewals https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=3D0es8z= SDYVGISGqYQ0AlCVlFMgPZHS7Az-2BiafXfVoNzxm0Z7gzNxEylcM3dr6tiVzxbjLHNpCCwRNsJ= 1DlvYEsqQA7sotOiqRq6gm9lEUcjW4VruJMPQQsOK4-2FwjI-2FoosVOprNmgHuOvMLToRe7g34= g-3D-3DSGk__Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQwi0e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4= udeSOZsmy2fPim8OYhhWtVkRVGitdJIHvonzPV26w4Yaq4b4YJF9Wlv-2FGHASHwxiSavn-2BMf= Wpchqb4SVFFvPKVH1QJnOkPeMsEYMhptGFOTvStYRMvf-2BIuLrgDhhBMEv86t5XyBU9pl21CxH= LM3tiqWtaiCMBZlkhmN4fUMckD4GeGS0cGnZC1lGV3CDn4DaiC4X1kTOEMEKcMnU48XpSwgKg-3= D-3D.=C2=A0 We encourage all taxpayers to utilize our eFiling system to fil= e their business tax renewals. The e-filing system will automatically calcu= late your business tax liability.=C2=A0 If you qualify for an exemption, or= otherwise owe nothing, submit your business tax form on-line and you are f= inished! If you would like to utilize the other method to file your taxes w= hich is mail-in, please click=C2=A0here https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid.net/ls= /click?upn=3D0es8zSDYVGISGqYQ0AlCVlFMgPZHS7Az-2BiafXfVoNzzZR84YSOjYeCeAOC4O= UCyqGpgT8WGQfk0d0FQP-2FNXVsQ-3D-3DojhW_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oU5qVFsapAFj4KQ= wi0e8iCpEKJGqKumeKMjyWeIzQ4udeSOZsmy2fPim8OYhhWtVkRQRiv50Ds-2FiLdYe40o-2Bhm= OSBCXXv09o3kaYOLWYE8owdnITHK4mv6HMjuuipTWfDv8NBhsZLVc-2F0dj0NvTHtkgQuvgTDo6= aTLw6W0AZdTf5K7yUdVZ3y-2FOLWIOoDNqt0LegXmAD-2BydOkt8X59z5SeDHeP3hVa9heu0S-2= FWBcgFZf8urk3lQcsVJ-2F0I8lGhuNSzg-3D-3D=C2=A0for instructions and forms for= traditional paper filing.=C2=A0 CONTRACT READY L.A.=C2=A0 The Los Angeles Mayor's Office and Office of Procurement kindly invites eve= ryone to attend a free in-person event hosted by Los Angeles City 2022 Entr= epreneur in Residence, Dion Rambo: CONTRACT READY L.A. Saturday, December 17, 2022 Westin Hotel 5400 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 10 am - 12 pm Contract Ready L.A. is an initiative by the Mayor's Office of Economic Deve= lopment and Office of Procurement that seeks to empower new and existing sm= all business owners with information and support needed for businesses to a= ttain government contracts.=C2=A0Procuring a contract with a government age= ncy requires that a small business has a strong foundation prior to the app= lication and bidding process. However, the process can be confusing and ove= rwhelming, particularly for micro-entrepreneurs and minority-owned small bu= siness owners. Join them as experts discuss resources and insights that wil= l help you navigate the procurement process.=C2=A0To learn more information= about the event, click=C2=A0here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contract-rea= dy-la-tickets-483369540307.=C2=A0 LOS ANGELES CITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SURVEY =C2=A0 The Los Angeles City Youth Development Department would like to get the opi= nions and experiences from youth ages 14-25 about money and finances. The r= esults of this survey will help inform financial education programs for you= ng people. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey https://docs.go= ogle.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUUMIuXCFeFSf-kuoWGVH_XA_2WpGUDKZGR8zyQZXxzwUXEg= /viewform for a=C2=A0chance to win a=C2=A0$50=C2=A0gift card.=C2=A0 OPEN ENROLLMENT=C2=A0 The open enrollment period is here! Having health insurance protects your w= allet. If you ever have high medical bills, you=E2=80=99ll only pay a small= portion, and your plan will pay the rest.=C2=A0Covered California and Medi= -Cal use the same application. That means that once you apply, you=E2=80=99= ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households qualify for both= .=C2=A0Enroll now https://www.coveredca.com/get-started/! ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM=C2=A0 Help is on the way! Small business, non-profits, & microentrepreneurs impac= ted by COVID-19 may qualify for LA County=E2=80=99s new Economic Opportunit= y Grants (EOG) Program =E2=80=93 w/ access to technical assistance, financi= al resources, & other relevant County programs. Grants will be made availab= le starting in January 2023 sign up https://go.smallbizla.org/recovery to l= earn more.=C2=A0=C2=A0 CALIFORNIA PAID FAMILY LEAVE GRANT California=E2=80=99s Paid Family Leave program allows California workers to= take paid leave to bond with a new child (through birth, adoption, or fost= er care) or to care for a seriously ill family member.=C2=A0=C2=A0 Beginning July 1, 2020, this paid leave expanded from six (6) to eight (8) = weeks. Additionally, California=E2=80=99s Paid Family Leave program also ex= panded the twelve (12) week non-paid protected leave to all businesses, reg= ardless of business size.=C2=A0Businesses impacted by California=E2=80=99s = Paid Family Leave program will have increased costs such as training and up= skilling existing staff to cover duties of the employee on California=E2=80= =99s Paid Family Leave, in addition to, hiring and training additional staf= f to cover the duties, marketing, recruitment, and other training costs. How much is available: Small businesses in California with 1-100 employees = with at least one (1) employee utilizing California=E2=80=99s Paid Family L= eave program (on or after June 1, 2022) are eligible to apply for grants up= to $2,000 per employee to offset the increased costs associated with the e= mployee out on leave.=C2=A0 Eligibility: Learn more about the small business eligibility criteria here = https://californiapfl.com/eligibility.=C2=A0 Applications: Application are open now. Learn more about the program and ap= ply here https://californiapfl.com/apply-now.=C2=A0 WATER CONSERVATION REBATES LADWP offers a number of rebates and programs for their commercial, industr= ial, institutional, and governmental customers.=C2=A0As a public agency, th= e LADWP makes these programs available to assist customers in using energy = and water more efficiently, saving money, and improving our environment.=C2= =A0Find more simple tips to save water at ladwp.com https://www.ladwp.com/l= adwp/faces/ladwp/commercial/c-savemoney/c-sm-rebatesandprograms?_adf.ctrl-s= tate=3Dnf1mii5gw_56&_afrLoop=3D974123911205842. CALIFORNIA DREAM FUND =C2=A0 The California Dream Fund is a one-time $35 million grant program to seed e= ntrepreneurship and small business creation in the State of California. New= entrepreneurs and small business owners will complete an intensive trainin= g program through select participating centers of the Technical Assistance = Expansion Program (TAEP). Following successful completion of the training a= nd consulting program, new businesses will be eligible to apply for a micro= grant of up to $10,000. Please=C2=A0click here https://calosba.ca.gov/funding-grants-incentives/cal= ifornia-dream-fund-program/=C2=A0to find a list of Dream Fund Participating= Centers that will provide eligible training programs. Also, review the int= eractive map to find the center nearest to you.=C2=A0 CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS GRANT PROGRAM=C2=A0=C2=A0 The CA Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program has opened for applications!= The program provides grants to eligible nonprofit performing arts organiza= tions to encourage workforce development. Program eligibility is open to no= nprofit performing arts organizations registered as a 501(c)(3) with no mor= e than two million dollars in annual gross revenue and in one of the follow= ing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes:=C2=A0 (A) 711110 =E2=80=93 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters=C2=A0 (B) 711120 =E2=80=93 Dance Companies=C2=A0 (C) 711130 =E2=80=93 Musical Groups and Artists=C2=A0 (D) 711190 =E2=80=93 Other Performing Arts Companies=C2=A0 Visit www.CANonprofitPerformingArts.com www.CANonprofitPerformingArts.com t= o learn more about this grant opportunity.=C2=A0 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. 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://www.lacityattorney.org/larepresents. 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=3DcFCRgSm2t4F1j-JxhoCzdkHOLSkx7qX-SEgM9RfoDI9oMDAwdTAwMHgIrjLZUOc= rOhQbAjaobO5s6SEiVyMQQM6xuSl_DlGfdWzHc6Np4EJj2wsYdrDm7FS7r22bMPUv2_WoOV9G0Z= fIcSXqipScfOTrByeDU6Y2M9ONyi3LFH2nGZvn2n3a33P-ROrcO_IF-7ChJp_neyw7wpvLNT9BZ= LEUEDCgwlhmAzqlr9QLGXwPwdaIDFT1H5Tjsaa6DGbaN5C4I9c35ye2LEC9OPUH9XHUB0esNs0C= _JDVWOzL3Uq-bhK-PSXkcRXNKtlnzL8-IIaaO87aeF0HjDEvAOtcyjv87O7JRSYo13_Oia0gDL-= iGZPU6vHu-2XGajnaNtxEuk0ILPZPbmAUY_QIDobNw_C4GqdWbd6cwp4qln1Y6yxjnkI5mx5owh= ktPBA6VYAslYvWo3EoqEI2eBkvV_egus-KDE7otm1s1vRPL9hrLlkVFM_hKLEG6m5Big-bc0byf= TDivMoBBYoz_cOmJP8o56maJfxauoTsU-7xlu28mXCheKuc2DSVeZs8STPurqcQPe-08GPSPKSN= 7e0ykCy58rodGiZ1R_84 - Unsubscribe Preferences https://u8840772.ct.sendgrid= .net/asm/?user_id=3D8840772&data=3DdzUtXAz5CkpJc9WR9uO0N3bArAPa8tQc2eHpCqTc= Z3hoMDAwdTAwMOOI18X2jLoYUZb3LmrKvt2GGRLrHNbQcLWqQTgmq6xy0-JWK38VXHYbwAdg5Z1= YfZRBEVt_K2787lkDDVXqOsjY7S5Ts0hfUZY7rqU_z0_O6WX6n_-hYru96XcnSR3M-zKNfja5gg= 5ZlJNIEIZ3LMiEdrBjf9VoCDUm43uJ6_J1F6TXtf1g4OEqrIdr1Y1wdFBvtE7OnFWMRIC24rOos= n0VTgLec3AC0ypLZT32y4bF0PRUXXUeDau4XySb_1UKk9Ms2tLazYL9Xxad7QW7BpwaRKLpFuRX= fxS90kwtZWuPI1lXnOha55k1RG1l6speG4z2bZ9uzTCBigLtK6zC3o7KLtHGfBR1rh0OEwY5M_-= -aK6T5vWKpcOZiU8fDBs8Fq85KyoBVBGFpEasNbbVxSaBfaxRH5cEPMjvRjOz7-rkj7E0YXIgXw= gpJH6GUvzMgzWjrIb3kzJqjw9KRxk4xP5tUGwUNYHUEbog7qoEeSfCD7SNPVMT9BrWhqI5yIlyy= u7FPBOehRjpftZRrtueHv5rkyddjYxTrfflbyvJZwoz --e46b2a582571c365f17fb9b75eb902a7f3cbe81e7a8504df194525ba6363 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
 
<= span style=3D"font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">The Office of Finance will be closed Monday, December 26, = 2022 in observance of Christmas and Mon= day, January 2, 2023 in observance of New Years Day. 
 
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 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. =E2=80=93 11:30 a.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., Monday-Tuesday. 
 
Customers can always reach us in the following ways:
Website: finance.lacity.org
Customer Service Center Phone: (844) 663-4411;
(((HOURS: Monday - Friday : 9:00 am to 3:00 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.org to access the site. The City= Hall and Van Nuys public counters are 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 noti= ce in English and Spanish.
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COVID-19
 
Third Dose Vaccine Availability
All COVID-19 vacci= nes are now approved for boosters- Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax, and Johnson &a= mp; Johnson. People may also receive booster doses that are different from = their original 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 bring this form signed by a parent or legal guardian= . Pl= ease note that only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for those 5 years= and older, while the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are author= ized 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.or= g/GetVaccinated. Appointments are not required but if you=E2=80=99= d like to register for your vaccine ahead of time or need help, you can rea= ch out to the County=E2=80=99s Call Center between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. dai= ly at (833) 540-0473. Remember to bring proof of age to the site.
 
Digi= tal Vaccination Card: The state is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative t= o a physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, ju= st enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and the digital copy of y= our COVID-19 vaccination record.
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AVOID L= ATE FEES & PENALTIES, RENEW YOUR PERMITS BY DECEMBER 31, 2022  =
 
As a business operating within LA, maintaining co= mpliance with permit requirements is important to avoid not only late fees = and penalties but the chance of your business operating out of that co= mpliance. All permit renewals are due by the end of December, don'= t delay. To help you a= void missing any deadlines, we built the Finance Calendar to prov= ide you automated renewal notices to your phone or PC.  After you open= the Finance Calendar, just click on the "+" bottom right of your screen to add it t= o your personal calendar.
 
Visit the fi= nance website to renew and learn more information. 
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PREPARE FOR 2023 RENEWALS & EXPLORE BUSINESS TAX EXEMPT= IONS
 
All businesses are requir= ed to file an annual tax renewal regardless of whether or not your business= generated revenue for that tax year. Filing your renewals timely avoids la= te penalties and fees and also ensures that you can take advantage of all a= vailable tax credits and incentives. Business tax exemptions, such New Busi= ness, Small Business with global gross receipts less than $100,000, and Cre= ative Artist require timely filing of renewals.
 
To renew you will need:
1. Your 15-digit account numbe= r (format: XXXXXXXXXX-XXXX-X)
2.  Your business address= - street number
3.  Your business address= zip code
 
The Of= fice of Finance offers two = methods for you to file your renewals.  We encourage all taxpayers to = utilize our eFiling system to file their business tax renewals. The e-filin= g system will automatically calculate your business tax liability.  If= you qualify for an exemption, or otherwise owe nothing, submit your busine= ss tax form on-line and you are finished! If you would like to utilize the = other method to file your taxes which is mail-in, please click here fo= r instructions and forms for traditional paper filing. 
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CONTRAC= T READY L.A. 
 
The Los Angeles Mayor's Office and Office of Procurement ki= ndly invites everyone to attend a free in-person event hosted by Los Angele= s City 2022 Entrepreneur in Residence, Dion Rambo:

CONTRACT READY L.A.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Westin Hotel
5400 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
10 am - 12 pm

Contract Ready L.A. is an initiative by the Mayor's Office of Ec= onomic Development and Office of Procurement that seeks to empower new and = existing small business owners with information and support needed for busi= nesses to attain government contracts. Procuring a contract with a gov= ernment agency requires that a small business has a strong foundation prior= to the application and bidding process. However, the process can be confus= ing and overwhelming, particularly for micro-entrepreneurs and minority-own= ed small business owners. Join them as experts discuss resources and insigh= ts that will help you navigate the procurement process. = To learn more information about t= he event, click here. 
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LOS ANG= ELES CITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SURVEY  
 
The Los Angeles City Youth Development D= epartment would like to get the opinions and experiences from youth ages 14= -25 about money and finances. The results of this survey will help inform f= inancial education programs for young people. Please take a few minutes to = complete the sur= vey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. 
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OPEN EN= ROLLMENT 
 
The open enrollment period is here! Having health insurance= protects your wallet. If you ever have high medical bills, you=E2=80=99ll = only pay a small portion, and your plan will pay the rest. Covered Cal= ifornia and Medi-Cal use the same application. That means that once you app= ly, you=E2=80=99ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households = qualify for both. Enroll now!
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ECONOMI= C OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 
 
Help is on the way! Small business, non-profits, & micr= oentrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19 may qualify for LA County=E2=80=99s new= Economic Opportunity Grants (EOG) Program =E2=80=93 w/ access to technical= assistance, financial resources, & other relevant County programs. Gra= nts will be made available starting in January 2023 sign up to learn more.  
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CALIFOR= NIA PAID FAMILY LEAVE GRANT
 
California=E2=80=99s Paid Family Leave p= rogram allows California workers to take paid leave to bond with a new chil= d (through birth, adoption, or foster care) or to care for a seriously ill = family member.  
 
Beginning July 1, 2020, this paid leave expanded from six (= 6) to eight (8) weeks. Additionally, California=E2=80=99s Paid Family Leave= program also expanded the twelve (12) week non-paid protected leave to all= businesses, regardless of business size. Bus= inesses impacted by California=E2=80=99s Paid Family Leave program will hav= e increased costs such as training and upskilling existing staff to cover d= uties of the employee on California=E2=80=99s Paid Family Leave, in additio= n to, hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties, marketing, = recruitment, and other training costs.
 
How much is available: Small businesses in California with = 1-100 employees with at least one (1) employee utilizing California=E2=80= =99s Paid Family Leave program (on or after June 1, 2022) are eligible to a= pply for grants up to $2,000 per employee to offset the increased costs ass= ociated with the employee out on leave. 
 
Eligibility: Learn more about the small bu= siness eligibility criteria here.&n= bsp;
Applications: Application are open now. Le= arn more about the program and ap= ply here. 
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<= span style=3D"font-size: 36px;">WATER CONSERVATION REBAT= ES
 
LADWP offers a number of rebates and programs fo= r their commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental customers.&= nbsp;As a public agency, the LADWP makes these= programs available to assist customers in using energy and water more effi= ciently, saving money, and improving our environment. Find more sim= ple tips to save water at ladwp.com.
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<= span style=3D"font-size: 36px;">CALIFORNIA DREAM FUND  
 
The Californi= a Dream Fund is a one-time $35 million grant program to seed entrepreneursh= ip and small business creation in the State of California. New entrepreneur= s and small business owners will complete an intensive training program thr= ough select participating centers of the Technical Assistance Expansion Pro= gram (TAEP). Following successful completion of the training and consulting= program, new businesses will be eligible to apply for a microgrant of up t= o $10,000.
 
Please click here to find a list of Dre= am Fund Participating Centers that will provide eligible training programs.= Also, review the interactive map to find the center nearest to you. <= /span>
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<= span style=3D"font-size: 36px;">CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PER= FORMING ARTS GRANT PROGRAM  
 
The CA Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program has opened f= or applications! The program provides grants to eligible nonprofit performi= ng arts organizations to encourage workforce development. Program eligibili= ty is open to nonprofit performing arts organizations registered as a 501(c= )(3) with no more than two million dollars in annual gross revenue and in o= ne of the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) C= odes: 

(A) 711110 =E2=80=93 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters =
(B) 711120 =E2=80=93 Dance Companies 
(C) 711130 =E2=80=93 Musical Groups and Artists 
(D) 711190 =E2=80=93 Other Performing Arts Companies 

Visit www.CANonpro= fitPerformingArts.com to learn more about this grant opportunity. =
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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.&nb= sp;
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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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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 coronavirus.lacity.org/LARepresents.=
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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.&nb= sp;The City Attorney's office will review all reported potential violations= . Other City personnel will educate businesses in violation of the req= uirements. Repeat violators will be subject to progressive enforcement pena= lties 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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