The Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council is an advisory group of people who live, work, or own property in Coastal San Pedro. We're composed of neighbors, by neighbors, for neighbors to make a positive difference in our neighborhood.

As an official part of Los Angeles city government, we're very different from other community organizations. We have special duties and unique opportunities to change our neighborhood for the better.

Where is the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council?

The CSPNC district is roughly the southern third of San Pedro, and contains about 28,000 people. The boundaries can be viewed on this map.

What is the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council?

The Neighborhood Council is you, your family, and your neighbors. It's composed of people who have some type of connection to the geographic area the Council represents. Technically called "stakeholders," these are people who live, work, or own property in the neighborhood; and they're people who just care about the neighborhood through membership in a local organization or other similar involvement. The Neighborhood Council is open to everyone.

What Exactly Does the Neighborhood Council Do?

The Neighborhood Council deals with issues covered by the City of Los Angeles. Through an open and democratic process, we decide what matters most to us here in our neighborhood –- where we live, work, play, study, raise our families and look hopefully towards the future. We hold public meetings to gain information and hear diverse opinions about the issues. After a vote by the Governing Board, we take a position and issue our recommendations to the City.

Are Neighborhood Councils New?

Neighborhood Councils were created as part of a sweeping reform package enacted by voters in 1999 to better connect residents with their City government. These reforms gave special powers to Neighborhood Councils, so that everyday people could have a stronger voice in the decision-making process. They are designed to bridge the distance between City Hall and our neighborhoods. And they have the potential to change how decisions are made for the better. But success depends on your active participation.

How is the Neighborhood Council Different from Other Community Organizations?

The Neighborhood Council is an official part of Los Angeles city government. Written into the new City Charter, it is a formal public entity and has special powers and duties that are very different from other community organizations. The Neighborhood Council must follow the same open-meeting laws that ensure public access to the Los Angeles City Council and other local governments. It must follow the rules regarding the expenditure and record-keeping of public money. Its Governing Board Members must abide by a Code of Ethics as a commitment to principled decision-making and a safeguard against conflicts of interest. All of this empowers the Neighborhood Council with the lawful authority to act on City issues in an official advisory capacity.

What are the bylaws and standing rules under which CSPNC runs?

A current copy of the bylaws and standing rules is available.