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JULY 30, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
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HOLLYWOOD'S FIRST PEDESTRIAN ALLEY PASSES CITY COUNCIL
The City Council approved the creation of Hollywood’s first pedestrian alley, which will be located west of Cosmo Street between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue. The alley will be the first of its kind in L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti's district.
"Our office worked with property owners and business tenants to develop a vision for an outdoor open space where visitors and local residents can stroll or sit. Business owners will add their own flavor to the alley with outdoor dining options and patio space," said Council President Garcetti, pictured at right with Hollywood business and community leaders who came to the Council meeting to support the project.
Several components of the alley will be rehabilitated or constructed as part of the project, including the addition of new drainage, lighting, pavement, and a security system.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPROVES LOAN TO BRING CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO HOLLYWOOD
 This morning the Council's Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee unanimously voted to approve a $30 million federal government loan to retrofit the Kodak Theater for Cirque du Soleil. The show has agreed to a 10-year run in Hollywood.
The loan comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will be lent to the owners of Hollywood & Highland for the retrofit project, which is expected to generate more than 850 new jobs.
Issuing the loan has no cost to city taxpayers -- in fact, the City of Los Angeles will receive a $450,000 fee when the federal loan is approved and funded.
"Even in this down economy, Cirque du Soleil has been a star attraction in other locations and it will be a great addition to Hollywood. We expect the show to draw more than one million people to Hollywood each year, which means that we’ll have an influx of visitors to neighborhood's restaurants, hotels, and other attractions," said Council President Garcetti.
ATWATER VILLAGE CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF GLENFELIZ IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
 The Atwater Village community celebrated the completion of the improvement project at the Glenfeliz/Valleybrink/Dover intersection this Saturday.
The upgrades -- including a curb extension and re-striped crosswalks -- will make it safer for pedestrians and help traffic move more efficiently through this intersection.
"Many thanks to the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council and the community leaders who helped make this project possible," said Council President Garcetti.
ECHO PARK PARADE ART CONTEST STARTS AUGUST 7
The Echo Park Community Parade Committee invites young Angelenos to participate in its annual art contest at the Echo Park Farmer’s Market from August 7 through October 9. The market, located at the public parking lot on Logan St., is held every Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A panel of judges will select four art contest winners on Saturday, October 10.
The Echo Park Community Parade will be held Saturday, December 12, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bob Baker of the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre will be this year’s grand marshal.
Those interested in participating in the Echo Park Community Parade may call Maryanne Hayashi of the Central City Action Committee at (213) 241-0908 for more information.
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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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