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JUNE 25, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF METER HITCHES ALONG HOLLYWOOD BLVD
 In an effort to help Angelenos choose alternative modes of transportation, Council President Garcetti announced the installation of more than 50 new bicycle "meter hitches" on Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Vine. Working with the city’s Department of Transportation, Garcetti implemented a pilot program that converts the poles of former parking meters made obsolete by the city’s new Park-and-Pay system into new bicycle hitches.
"This new program will provide more bicycle parking to make it easier for residents and visitors who want to use bikes to get around our neighborhood," said Council President Garcetti.
CONNECT DAY DRAWS HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS TO HELP TO THE HOMELESS
Hundreds of volunteers participated in People Assisting The Homeless’ (PATH) Project YIMBY (Yes! In My Backyard) Connect Day at the Music Box Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. PATH’s Connect  Day is an annual event that connects homeless individuals to service providers in Hollywood. The estimated 800 homeless participants were provided with everything from food and clothing to medical exams and housing resources.
"In these tough economic times, it’s more important than ever to make sure that all Angelenos have access to services that can help them get back on their feet," said Council President Garcetti. "Connect Day is a great way to bring these services directly to those that need them most."
JOIN LOCAL TEENAGERS AT THE HOLLYWOOD HOT SPOT!
On July 8th, Council President Garcetti's office will be hosting the Hollywood Hot Spot BBQ, a fun event for local teenagers with free food, a live DJ, and the chance to hang out with other high school-aged people from the neighborhood. Join the fun at Helen Bernstein High - 1309 N. Wilton Place, Hollyoood CA at the upper quad - from 4 to 7PM.
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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