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JUNE 18, 2009
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HOLLYWOOD HAIL-A-TAXI SIGNS INSTALLED
 With the help of Hollywood businesses and community stakeholders, Council President Garcetti's office launched a new 3-month sign program to promote Hollywood’s Hail-a-Taxi project.
Hail-a-Taxi is a pilot program that allows taxis to pick up passengers in restricted zones, including red-curb areas. Earlier this week, volunteers installed more than 200 signs on poles throughout Hollywood to encourage the use of taxicabs and further promote the program.
"Now, pedestrians in Hollywood can hail a taxi as easily as they can in other major cities in the world. I am very excited that visitors and residents in Hollywood will have more transportation options and will be able to more easily enjoy the world class attractions, shopping and dining in this community," said Council President Garcetti.
The Hail-a-Taxi signs are sponsored by Council President Garcetti’s office, in partnership with the Hollywood Entertainment District, the Sunset & Vine Business Improvement District, the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce, and the Hollywood Historic Trust.
COUNCIL RECOGNIZES PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Council President Garcetti joined Councilmember Jose Huizar in presenting a resolution to recognize Philippine Independence Day and the contributions that Filipino Ameri cans have made to the City of Los Angeles. The resolution was presented to Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon in Council Chambers this morning.
"Our city is home to the largest number of Filipinos living outside the Philippines, and I am particularly honored to have Historic Filipinotown in my district," said Council President Garcetti.
GIVE $5 TO HELP LA'S BEST STUDENTS
| LA’s BEST, the city's nationally-recognized after school program that serves over 28 ,000 Los Angeles children, is participating in the U.S. Open Access Challenge 2009.
If LA’s BEST can raise $4,000 from at least 50 different donors by June 30, they will receive a permanent spot on www.globalgiving.com, and will gain access to a broader spectrum of donors. All funds raised will benefit LA’s BEST After School Arts Program, which brings artists to LA’s BEST sites for 10-week programs in visual and performing arts.
To donate, please click here. Donations of $5 and up are especially appreciated.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOMELESS CONNECT DAY
 The fourth annual Project Yes In My Backyard (Y!MBY) Homeless Connect Day will be happening on Thursday, June 25.
Project Y!MBY Connect Day brings together local private and public service providers and hundreds of volunteers in one location, for one day of coordinated services for the homeless. This event will provide homeless individuals with everything from food and clothing to medical exams and permanent housing resources, and they need your help!
The event coordinators are looking for community volunteers to help with the following: set up, check-in, runners, client support, clean up, and exit surveys This year’s Connect Day will be held at the Music Box (6126 Hollywood Blvd.), and volunteering shifts are flexible between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to help better our community and connect homeless individuals to the assistance, amenities and services that they need!
To sign up, please visit Hollywood BID and click on “Homeless Connect Day – Register Now” on the bottom left corner.
L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti represents the 13th Council District, which includes all or part of the communities of Glassell Park, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, Echo Park, Historic Filipinotown, Silver Lake, East Hollywood and Hollywood. Councilmember Garcetti serves as President of the Los Angeles City Council.
Council President Garcetti and his staff can be reached via e-mail at councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org or by mail or phone at City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Room 470, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-473-7013; 5500 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-4500; and 3750 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-478-9002
Watch the Meet Eric Garcetti video in English or Spanish.
www.cd13.com
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