all of these. That's right.
And what we have
all of these. That's right.
And what we have
all of these. That's right.
And what we have
now is a unique collection of
That's right. And what we have
now is a unique collection of
That's right. And what we have
now is a unique collection of
over 400 different designs and
now is a unique collection of
over 400 different designs and
now is a unique collection of
over 400 different designs and
that's spread throughout the
over 400 different designs and
that's spread throughout the
over 400 different designs and
that's spread throughout the
470mi■!S of the city, right. And
that's spread throughout the
470mi■!S of the city, right. And
that's spread throughout the
470mi■!S of the city, right. And
it pretty much, as you said,
470mi■!S of the city, right. And
it pretty much, as you said,
470mi■!S of the city, right. And
it pretty much, as you said,
kind of grew up with the city,
it pretty much, as you said,
kind of grew up with the city,
it pretty much, as you said,
kind of grew up with the city,
different neighborhoods as they
kind of grew up with the city,
different neighborhoods as they
kind of grew up with the city,
different neighborhoods as they
would rise and they would want
different neighborhoods as they
would rise and they would want
different neighborhoods as they
would rise and they would want
street lights. They would design
would rise and they would want
street lights. They would design
would rise and they would want
street lights. They would design
their own. So you have Wilshire
street lights. They would design
their own. So you have Wilshire
street lights. They would design
their own. So you have Wilshire
specials, you would have things
their own. So you have Wilshire
specials, you would have things
their own. So you have Wilshire
specials, you would have things
like the Broadway special,
specials, you would have things
like the Broadway special,
specials, you would have things
like the Broadway special,
Hollywood Special, Van Nuys
like the Broadway special,
Hollywood Special, Van Nuys
like the Broadway special,
Hollywood Special, Van Nuys
Special. So there's just
Hollywood Special, Van Nuys
Special. So there's just
Hollywood Special, Van Nuys
Special. So there's just
different ones that the
Special. So there's just
different ones that the
Special. So there's just
different ones that the
neighborhoods would kind of
different ones that the
neighborhoods would kind of
different ones that the
neighborhoods would kind of
adopt. And say, this is the one
neighborhoods would kind of
adopt. And say, this is the one
neighborhoods would kind of
adopt. And say, this is the one
that we wanted. I think they
adopt. And say, this is the one
that we wanted. I think they
adopt. And say, this is the one
that we wanted. I think they
could legitimately be called Art
that we wanted. I think they
could legitimately be called Art
that we wanted. I think they
could legitimately be called Art
. I mean, some of them have
could legitimately be called Art
. I mean, some of them have
could legitimately be called Art
. I mean, some of them have
turned into art pieces.
. I mean, some of them have
turned into art pieces.
. I mean, some of them have
turned into art pieces.
Obviously. I think most people
turned into art pieces.
Obviously. I think most people
turned into art pieces.
Obviously. I think most people
know urban light, which is in
Obviously. I think most people
know urban light, which is in
Obviously. I think most people
know urban light, which is in
front of LACMA. Are there other
know urban light, which is in
front of LACMA. Are there other
know urban light, which is in
front of LACMA. Are there other
art installations that have been
front of LACMA. Are there other
art installations that have been
front of LACMA. Are there other
art installations that have been
done with former practical
art installations that have been
done with former practical
art installations that have been
done with former practical
lights that are now not
done with former practical
lights that are now not
done with former practical
lights that are now not
practical, but still worth our
lights that are now not
practical, but still worth our
lights that are now not
practical, but still worth our
attention? Yes Sheila Klein's
practical, but still worth our
attention? Yes Sheila Klein's
practical, but still worth our
attention? Yes Sheila Klein's
for Monica. That actually shows
attention? Yes Sheila Klein's
for Monica. That actually shows
attention? Yes Sheila Klein's
for Monica. That actually shows
the progression time,
for Monica. That actually shows
the progression time,
for Monica. That actually shows
the progression time,
progression of all the different
the progression time,
progression of all the different
the progression time,
progression of all the different
street lights. With all of the
progression of all the different
street lights. With all of the
progression of all the different
street lights. With all of the
diversity of street lamps to
street lights. With all of the
diversity of street lamps to
street lights. With all of the
diversity of street lamps to
choose from, what is as the
diversity of street lamps to
choose from, what is as the
diversity of street lamps to
choose from, what is as the
executive director, your
choose from, what is as the
executive director, your
choose from, what is as the
executive director, your
favorite? Well, if you're going
executive director, your
favorite? Well, if you're going
executive director, your
favorite? Well, if you're going
to put me on the spot like that,
favorite? Well, if you're going
to put me on the spot like that,
favorite? Well, if you're going
to put me on the spot like that,
I would say the Wilshire Special
to put me on the spot like that,
I would say the Wilshire Special
to put me on the spot like that,
I would say the Wilshire Special
that we have is an amazing
I would say the Wilshire Special
that we have is an amazing
I would say the Wilshire Special
that we have is an amazing
piece. Again, just because kind
that we have is an amazing
piece. Again, just because kind
that we have is an amazing
piece. Again, just because kind
of hearkens back to that origin
piece. Again, just because kind
of hearkens back to that origin
piece. Again, just because kind
of hearkens back to that origin
of us. And it's huge. You would
of hearkens back to that origin
of us. And it's huge. You would
of hearkens back to that origin
of us. And it's huge. You would
never expect we have them in the
of us. And it's huge. You would
never expect we have them in the
of us. And it's huge. You would
never expect we have them in the
field right now. You would never expect we have them in the
field right now. You would never
expect that while you're walking
field right now. You would never
expect that while you're walking
field right now. You would never
expect that while you're walking
on a sidewalk, there's this five
expect that while you're walking
on a sidewalk, there's this five
expect that while you're walking
on a sidewalk, there's this five
foot tall you know, two foot
on a sidewalk, there's this five
foot tall you know, two foot
on a sidewalk, there's this five
foot tall you know, two foot
wide like gargantuan streetlight
foot tall you know, two foot
wide like gargantuan streetlight
foot tall you know, two foot
wide like gargantuan streetlight
. When you when you have it next
wide like gargantuan streetlight
. When you when you have it next
wide like gargantuan streetlight
. When you when you have it next
to you, it's that big, right?
. When you when you have it next
to you, it's that big, right?
. When you when you have it next
to you, it's that big, right?
But when it's up there, it just
to you, it's that big, right?
But when it's up there, it just
to you, it's that big, right?
But when it's up there, it just
looks like any other street
But when it's up there, it just
looks like any other street
But when it's up there, it just
looks like any other street
light. Not to say nondescript,
looks like any other street
light. Not to say nondescript,
looks like any other street
light. Not to say nondescript,
but, you know, like, unassuming,
light. Not to say nondescript,
but, you know, like, unassuming,
light. Not to say nondescript,
but, you know, like, unassuming,
kind of light that has a great
but, you know, like, unassuming,
kind of light that has a great
but, you know, like, unassuming,
kind of light that has a great
history. One of the things that
kind of light that has a great
history. One of the things that
kind of light that has a great
history. One of the things that
most people don't know about the
history. One of the things that
most people don't know about the
history. One of the things that
most people don't know about the
beer, street lighting. We're one
most people don't know about the
beer, street lighting. We're one
most people don't know about the
beer, street lighting. We're one
of thegest municipal
beer, street lighting. We're one
of thegest municipal
beer, street lighting. We're one
of thegest municipal
deployments of EV chargers on
of thegest municipal
deployments of EV chargers on
of thegest municipal
deployments of EV chargers on
the right of way. I was going to
deployments of EV chargers on
the right of way. I was going to
deployments of EV chargers on
the right of way. I was going to
ask you so about about 700, will
the right of way. I was going to
ask you so about about 700, will
the right of way. I was going to
ask you so about about 700, will
we expect to have about 900 by
ask you so about about 700, will
we expect to have about 900 by
ask you so about about 700, will
we expect to have about 900 by
the end of this fiscal year? And
we expect to have about 900 by
the end of this fiscal year? And
we expect to have about 900 by
the end of this fiscal year? And
those are great opportunities
the end of this fiscal year? And
those are great opportunities
the end of this fiscal year? And
those are great opportunities
for us to ensure that we are
those are great opportunities
for us to ensure that we are
those are great opportunities
for us to ensure that we are
approaching transportation
for us to ensure that we are
approaching transportation
for us to ensure that we are
approaching transportation
electrification in an equitable
approaching transportation
electrification in an equitable
approaching transportation
electrification in an equitable
way. And is it being rolled out
electrification in an equitable
way. And is it being rolled out
electrification in an equitable
way. And is it being rolled out
in certain neighborhoods as you
way. And is it being rolled out
in certain neighborhoods as you
way. And is it being rolled out
in certain neighborhoods as you
said, you were looking for an
in certain neighborhoods as you
said, you were looking for an
in certain neighborhoods as you
said, you were looking for an
equitable solution to something
said, you were looking for an
equitable solution to something
said, you were looking for an
equitable solution to something
like this, when EV chargers may
equitable solution to something
like this, when EV chargers may
equitable solution to something
like this, when EV chargers may
not be able to go into a
like this, when EV chargers may
not be able to go into a
like this, when EV chargers may
not be able to go into a
neighborhood that had the
not be able to go into a
neighborhood that had the
not be able to go into a
neighborhood that had the
resources for it, so is it
neighborhood that had the
resources for it, so is it
neighborhood that had the
resources for it, so is it
specific? We're looking for
resources for it, so is it
specific? We're looking for
resources for it, so is it
specific? We're looking for
existing markets and hoping to
specific? We're looking for
existing markets and hoping to
specific? We're looking for
existing markets and hoping to
create emerging markets. What I
existing markets and hoping to
create emerging markets. What I
existing markets and hoping to
create emerging markets. What I
mean by that is we're going to
create emerging markets. What I
mean by that is we're going to
create emerging markets. What I
mean by that is we're going to
places where there have been
mean by that is we're going to
places where there have been
mean by that is we're going to
places where there have been
requests, high demand, where
places where there have been
requests, high demand, where
places where there have been
requests, high demand, where
we've placed chargers, we're
requests, high demand, where
we've placed chargers, we're
requests, high demand, where
we've placed chargers, we're
looking at our analytics and
we've placed chargers, we're
looking at our analytics and
we've placed chargers, we're
looking at our analytics and
seeing should we place another
looking at our analytics and
seeing should we place another
looking at our analytics and
seeing should we place another
one close by right. In order for
seeing should we place another
one close by right. In order for
seeing should we place another
one close by right. In order for
people to have more usage. But
one close by right. In order for
people to have more usage. But
one close by right. In order for
people to have more usage. But
we're also trying to get into
people to have more usage. But
we're also trying to get into
people to have more usage. But
we're also trying to get into
places that we don't necessarily
we're also trying to get into
places that we don't necessarily
we're also trying to get into
places that we don't necessarily
see. What I would say the
places that we don't necessarily
see. What I would say the
places that we don't necessarily
see. What I would say the
private sector. So we're trying
see. What I would say the
private sector. So we're trying
see. What I would say the
private sector. So we're trying
to go into places like Hyde
private sector. So we're trying
to go into places like Hyde
private sector. So we're trying
to go into places like Hyde
Park, right? Like, um, South LA,
to go into places like Hyde
Park, right? Like, um, South LA,
to go into places like Hyde
Park, right? Like, um, South LA,
like the Valley, right? So get
Park, right? Like, um, South LA,
like the Valley, right? So get
Park, right? Like, um, South LA,
like the Valley, right? So get
away from just what
like the Valley, right? So get
away from just what
like the Valley, right? So get
away from just what
traditionally people would
away from just what
traditionally people would
away from just what
traditionally people would
think. That is not just a
traditionally people would
think. That is not just a
traditionally people would
think. That is not just a
privilege to have. That's
think. That is not just a
privilege to have. That's
think. That is not just a
privilege to have. That's
something that we should all
privilege to have. That's
something that we should all
privilege to have. That's
something that we should all
have. Are we ahead of the game
something that we should all
have. Are we ahead of the game
something that we should all
have. Are we ahead of the game
when it comes to technology and
have. Are we ahead of the game
when it comes to technology and
have. Are we ahead of the game
when it comes to technology and
advancements? For something like
when it comes to technology and
advancements? For something like
when it comes to technology and
advancements? For something like
the Bureau of Street Lighting or
advancements? For something like
the Bureau of Street Lighting or
advancements? For something like
the Bureau of Street Lighting or
are we looking to other cities
the Bureau of Street Lighting or
are we looking to other cities
the Bureau of Street Lighting or
are we looking to other cities
to see how they are doing it and
are we looking to other cities
to see how they are doing it and
are we looking to other cities
to see how they are doing it and
then following suit? When you
to see how they are doing it and
then following suit? When you
to see how they are doing it and
then following suit? When you
look at the world as a whole,
then following suit? When you
look at the world as a whole,
then following suit? When you
look at the world as a whole,
there's obviously going to be
look at the world as a whole,
there's obviously going to be
look at the world as a whole,
there's obviously going to be
some places that might do things
there's obviously going to be
some places that might do things
there's obviously going to be
some places that might do things
better here or there. And
some places that might do things
better here or there. And
some places that might do things
better here or there. And
different types of technology on
better here or there. And
different types of technology on
better here or there. And
different types of technology on
average, though, I'd say LA is
different types of technology on
average, though, I'd say LA is
different types of technology on
average, though, I'd say LA is
on on the cutting edge, the
average, though, I'd say LA is
on on the cutting edge, the
average, though, I'd say LA is
on on the cutting edge, the
further further ahead than the
on on the cutting edge, the
further further ahead than the
on on the cutting edge, the
further further ahead than the
pack. And I'll say this for a
further further ahead than the
pack. And I'll say this for a
further further ahead than the
pack. And I'll say this for a
couple of things. There's a
pack. And I'll say this for a
couple of things. There's a
pack. And I'll say this for a
couple of things. There's a
reason why we became one of the
couple of things. There's a
reason why we became one of the
couple of things. There's a
reason why we became one of the
first 5G cities in America. And
reason why we became one of the
first 5G cities in America. And
reason why we became one of the
first 5G cities in America. And
that's because we started
first 5G cities in America. And
that's because we started
first 5G cities in America. And
that's because we started
attaching telecom equipment to
that's because we started
attaching telecom equipment to
that's because we started
attaching telecom equipment to
our street lights. Right? And so
attaching telecom equipment to
our street lights. Right? And so
attaching telecom equipment to
our street lights. Right? And so
we made something that was
our street lights. Right? And so
we made something that was
our street lights. Right? And so
we made something that was
originally a single use. Now,
we made something that was
originally a single use. Now,
we made something that was
originally a single use. Now,
granted, that single use was
originally a single use. Now,
granted, that single use was
originally a single use. Now,
granted, that single use was
transformative. We lit public
granted, that single use was
transformative. We lit public
granted, that single use was
transformative. We lit public
spaces and made it so people can
transformative. We lit public
spaces and made it so people can
transformative. We lit public
spaces and made it so people can
congregate, have commerce, made
spaces and made it so people can
congregate, have commerce, made
spaces and made it so people can
congregate, have commerce, made
it feel safer right? But the
congregate, have commerce, made
it feel safer right? But the
congregate, have commerce, made
it feel safer right? But the
service was the street light.
it feel safer right? But the
service was the street light.
it feel safer right? But the
service was the street light.
Now we're adding other things
service was the street light.
Now we're adding other things
service was the street light.
Now we're adding other things
that not only reduce the cost of
Now we're adding other things
that not only reduce the cost of
Now we're adding other things
that not only reduce the cost of
infrastructure itself, but make
that not only reduce the cost of
infrastructure itself, but make
that not only reduce the cost of
infrastructure itself, but make
it so that there's new services
infrastructure itself, but make
it so that there's new services
infrastructure itself, but make
it so that there's new services
that can go on to the city, like
it so that there's new services
that can go on to the city, like
it so that there's new services
that can go on to the city, like
5G connectivity. Right So LA
that can go on to the city, like
5G connectivity. Right So LA
that can go on to the city, like
5G connectivity. Right So LA
became one of the first 5G connectivity. Right So LA
became one of the first 5G
cities in America back in 20, I
became one of the first 5G
cities in America back in 20, I
became one of the first 5G
cities in America back in 20, I
believe 2017, 2018. And that's
cities in America back in 20, I
believe 2017, 2018. And that's
cities in America back in 20, I
believe 2017, 2018. And that's
because we started working
believe 2017, 2018. And that's
because we started working
believe 2017, 2018. And that's
because we started working
together with industry
because we started working
together with industry
because we started working
together with industry
practitioners to see what else
together with industry
practitioners to see what else
together with industry
practitioners to see what else
we could do. Very very cool. All
practitioners to see what else
we could do. Very very cool. All
practitioners to see what else
we could do. Very very cool. All
right. So you've worked with the
we could do. Very very cool. All
right. So you've worked with the
we could do. Very very cool. All
right. So you've worked with the
City for a long time. I mean,
right. So you've worked with the
City for a long time. I mean,
right. So you've worked with the
City for a long time. I mean,
you've worked in the mayor's
City for a long time. I mean,
you've worked in the mayor's
City for a long time. I mean,
you've worked in the mayor's
office, you know, through a
you've worked in the mayor's
office, you know, through a
you've worked in the mayor's
office, you know, through a
couple of tenures of different
office, you know, through a
couple of tenures of different
office, you know, through a
couple of tenures of different
mayors. And now now you're here
couple of tenures of different
mayors. And now now you're here
couple of tenures of different
mayors. And now now you're here
and you've been here. What was
mayors. And now now you're here
and you've been here. What was
mayors. And now now you're here
and you've been here. What was
the biggest surprise coming into
and you've been here. What was
the biggest surprise coming into
and you've been here. What was
the biggest surprise coming into
this bureau when you looked
the biggest surprise coming into
this bureau when you looked
the biggest surprise coming into
this bureau when you looked
around and saw what your
this bureau when you looked
around and saw what your
this bureau when you looked
around and saw what your
opportunities were and what your
around and saw what your
opportunities were and what your
around and saw what your
opportunities were and what your
challenges were, the scope of
opportunities were and what your
challenges were, the scope of
opportunities were and what your
challenges were, the scope of
the Bureau, the opportunities in
challenges were, the scope of
the Bureau, the opportunities in
challenges were, the scope of
the Bureau, the opportunities in
the Bureau, the history, the fun
the Bureau, the opportunities in
the Bureau, the history, the fun
the Bureau, the opportunities in
the Bureau, the history, the fun
, the possibility. What was it
the Bureau, the history, the fun
, the possibility. What was it
the Bureau, the history, the fun
, the possibility. What was it
that you really went, oh, wow,
, the possibility. What was it
that you really went, oh, wow,
, the possibility. What was it
that you really went, oh, wow,
this is cool. What what? I was
that you really went, oh, wow,
this is cool. What what? I was
that you really went, oh, wow,
this is cool. What what? I was
most impressed with was the
this is cool. What what? I was
most impressed with was the
this is cool. What what? I was
most impressed with was the
people when I came in here
most impressed with was the
people when I came in here
most impressed with was the
people when I came in here
because of their willingness to
people when I came in here
because of their willingness to
people when I came in here
because of their willingness to
actually try new things and
because of their willingness to
actually try new things and
because of their willingness to
actually try new things and
because of the people, we have
actually try new things and
because of the people, we have
actually try new things and
because of the people, we have
tremendous potential. Right So
because of the people, we have
tremendous potential. Right So
because of the people, we have
tremendous potential. Right So
when we're talking about these
tremendous potential. Right So
when we're talking about these
tremendous potential. Right So
when we're talking about these
new technologies, these, um,
when we're talking about these
new technologies, these, um,
when we're talking about these
new technologies, these, um,
more efficient ways to light the
new technologies, these, um,
more efficient ways to light the
new technologies, these, um,
more efficient ways to light the
streets, we're we're talking
more efficient ways to light the
streets, we're we're talking
more efficient ways to light the
streets, we're we're talking
about connectivity with telecom
streets, we're we're talking
about connectivity with telecom
streets, we're we're talking
about connectivity with telecom
partners. We're talking about connectivity with telecom
partners. We're talking about
dynamic lighting, we're talking
partners. We're talking about
dynamic lighting, we're talking
partners. We're talking about
dynamic lighting, we're talking
about air quality sensors that
dynamic lighting, we're talking
about air quality sensors that
dynamic lighting, we're talking
about air quality sensors that
can help inform a policymakers
about air quality sensors that
can help inform a policymakers
about air quality sensors that
can help inform a policymakers
about what's going on in their
can help inform a policymakers
about what's going on in their
can help inform a policymakers
about what's going on in their
neighborhoods right now. Right.
about what's going on in their
neighborhoods right now. Right.
about what's going on in their
neighborhoods right now. Right.
So the people actually led to
neighborhoods right now. Right.
So the people actually led to
neighborhoods right now. Right.
So the people actually led to
some of these progressions,
So the people actually led to
some of these progressions,
So the people actually led to
some of these progressions,
right? These new things and
some of these progressions,
right? These new things and
some of these progressions,
right? These new things and
these opportunities that we have
right? These new things and
these opportunities that we have
right? These new things and
these opportunities that we have
and so the Bureau itself, with
these opportunities that we have
and so the Bureau itself, with
these opportunities that we have
and so the Bureau itself, with
what it has, again, a quarter of
and so the Bureau itself, with
what it has, again, a quarter of
and so the Bureau itself, with
what it has, again, a quarter of
a million streetlights, an
what it has, again, a quarter of
a million streetlights, an
what it has, again, a quarter of
a million streetlights, an
electrical system, this
a million streetlights, an
electrical system, this
a million streetlights, an
electrical system, this
penultimate electrical system this
penultimate electrical system
that when we're thinking about
penultimate electrical system
that when we're thinking about
penultimate electrical system
that when we're thinking about
the future of the city is going
that when we're thinking about
the future of the city is going
that when we're thinking about
the future of the city is going
to empower a lot of the new
the future of the city is going
to empower a lot of the new
the future of the city is going
to empower a lot of the new
services that we do now, we
to empower a lot of the new
services that we do now, we
to empower a lot of the new
services that we do now, we
actually see ourselves now more
services that we do now, we
actually see ourselves now more
services that we do now, we
actually see ourselves now more
of a platform. Right? So yes, we
actually see ourselves now more
of a platform. Right? So yes, we
actually see ourselves now more
of a platform. Right? So yes, we
have the street light, but
of a platform. Right? So yes, we
have the street light, but
of a platform. Right? So yes, we
have the street light, but
there's many different things
have the street light, but
there's many different things
have the street light, but
there's many different things
that you can attach to it.
there's many different things
that you can attach to it.
there's many different things
that you can attach to it.
Right? There's many different
that you can attach to it.
Right? There's many different
that you can attach to it.
Right? There's many different
services that you can kind of,
Right? There's many different
services that you can kind of,
Right? There's many different
services that you can kind of,
uh, create from, from that point
services that you can kind of,
uh, create from, from that point
services that you can kind of,
uh, create from, from that point
there where, where we have a
uh, create from, from that point
there where, where we have a
uh, create from, from that point
there where, where we have a
very valuable piece of real
there where, where we have a
very valuable piece of real
there where, where we have a
very valuable piece of real
estate on the public right of
very valuable piece of real
estate on the public right of
very valuable piece of real
estate on the public right of
way that has energy. Well,
estate on the public right of
way that has energy. Well,
estate on the public right of
way that has energy. Well,
people want to learn more about
way that has energy. Well,
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way that has energy. Well,
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currents.
Hello everyone. I'm Natalia
Bilbao and I'm here at the
Hello everyone. I'm Natalia
Bilbao and I'm here at the
Hello everyone. I'm Natalia
Bilbao and I'm here at the
historic Watts Towers Arts
Bilbao and I'm here at the
historic Watts Towers Arts
Bilbao and I'm here at the
historic Watts Towers Arts
Center campus. A place that much
historic Watts Towers Arts
Center campus. A place that much
historic Watts Towers Arts
Center campus. A place that much
like Los Angeles itself, stands
Center campus. A place that much
like Los Angeles itself, stands
Center campus. A place that much
like Los Angeles itself, stands
as a testament to creativity,
like Los Angeles itself, stands
as a testament to creativity,
like Los Angeles itself, stands
as a testament to creativity,
resilience, and community.
as a testament to creativity,
resilience, and community.
as a testament to creativity,
resilience, and community.
Welcome to LA. This week. More
resilience, and community.
Welcome to LA. This week. More
resilience, and community.
Welcome to LA. This week. More
than six decades ago, Doctor
Welcome to LA. This week. More
than six decades ago, Doctor
Welcome to LA. This week. More
than six decades ago, Doctor
Martin Luther King Jr stood
than six decades ago, Doctor
Martin Luther King Jr stood
than six decades ago, Doctor
Martin Luther King Jr stood
before a nation at the March on
Martin Luther King Jr stood
before a nation at the March on
Martin Luther King Jr stood
before a nation at the March on
Washington and shared a dream,
before a nation at the March on
Washington and shared a dream,
before a nation at the March on
Washington and shared a dream,
one rooted in justice, equality
Washington and shared a dream,
one rooted in justice, equality
Washington and shared a dream,
one rooted in justice, equality
and hope. This week in South Los
one rooted in justice, equality
and hope. This week in South Los
one rooted in justice, equality
and hope. This week in South Los
Angeles, that dream continued to
and hope. This week in South Los
Angeles, that dream continued to
and hope. This week in South Los
Angeles, that dream continued to
echo through the streets, as
Angeles, that dream continued to
echo through the streets, as
Angeles, that dream continued to
echo through the streets, as
Mayor Karen Bass, City Council
echo through the streets, as
Mayor Karen Bass, City Council
echo through the streets, as
Mayor Karen Bass, City Council
members and thousands of
Mayor Karen Bass, City Council
members and thousands of
Mayor Karen Bass, City Council
members and thousands of
Angelenos came together to honor
members and thousands of
Angelenos came together to honor
members and thousands of
Angelenos came together to honor
Doctor King's legacy and to
Angelenos came together to honor
Doctor King's legacy and to
Angelenos came together to honor
Doctor King's legacy and to
reaffirm a commitment to keep
Doctor King's legacy and to
reaffirm a commitment to keep
Doctor King's legacy and to
reaffirm a commitment to keep
his vision alive for future
reaffirm a commitment to keep
his vision alive for future
reaffirm a commitment to keep
his vision alive for future
generations.
his vision alive for future
generations.
his vision alive for future
generations.
This is a time for us to
generations.
This is a time for us to
generations.
This is a time for us to
certainly celebrate the life and
This is a time for us to
certainly celebrate the life and
This is a time for us to
certainly celebrate the life and
legacy of Doctor Martin Luther
certainly celebrate the life and
legacy of Doctor Martin Luther
certainly celebrate the life and
legacy of Doctor Martin Luther
King, and we're reminded every
legacy of Doctor Martin Luther
King, and we're reminded every
legacy of Doctor Martin Luther
King, and we're reminded every
day about the values the
King, and we're reminded every
day about the values the
King, and we're reminded every
day about the values the
principles that he died. And he
day about the values the
principles that he died. And he
day about the values the
principles that he died. And he
fought for. We celebrate MLK
principles that he died. And he
fought for. We celebrate MLK
principles that he died. And he
fought for. We celebrate MLK
every year here in Los Angeles,
fought for. We celebrate MLK
every year here in Los Angeles,
fought for. We celebrate MLK
every year here in Los Angeles,
but this year is special because
every year here in Los Angeles,
but this year is special because
every year here in Los Angeles,
but this year is special because
we're in a fight and we're
but this year is special because
we're in a fight and we're
but this year is special because
we're in a fight and we're
fighting over all the things
we're in a fight and we're
fighting over all the things
we're in a fight and we're
fighting over all the things
that Martin Luther King stood
fighting over all the things
that Martin Luther King stood
fighting over all the things
that Martin Luther King stood
for. So freedom to work and
that Martin Luther King stood
for. So freedom to work and
that Martin Luther King stood
for. So freedom to work and
freedom to be in your home and
for. So freedom to work and
freedom to be in your home and
for. So freedom to work and
freedom to be in your home and
freedom to walk the streets as a
freedom to be in your home and
freedom to walk the streets as a
freedom to be in your home and
freedom to walk the streets as a
human being, to not be targeted
freedom to walk the streets as a
human being, to not be targeted
freedom to walk the streets as a
human being, to not be targeted
because of how you talk or how
human being, to not be targeted
because of how you talk or how
human being, to not be targeted
because of how you talk or how
you look. Those are things that
because of how you talk or how
you look. Those are things that
because of how you talk or how
you look. Those are things that
Doctor King left to us, that we
you look. Those are things that
Doctor King left to us, that we
you look. Those are things that
Doctor King left to us, that we
got to fight to make sure we
Doctor King left to us, that we
got to fight to make sure we
Doctor King left to us, that we
got to fight to make sure we
leave to the next generation.
got to fight to make sure we
leave to the next generation.
got to fight to make sure we
leave to the next generation.
I've never been. So it's my
leave to the next generation.
I've never been. So it's my
leave to the next generation.
I've never been. So it's my
first time Martin Luther King is
I've never been. So it's my
first time Martin Luther King is
I've never been. So it's my
first time Martin Luther King is
kind of cool because he helped
first time Martin Luther King is
kind of cool because he helped
first time Martin Luther King is
kind of cool because he helped
black people and white people
kind of cool because he helped
black people and white people
kind of cool because he helped
black people and white people
come together as one. So it's
black people and white people
come together as one. So it's
black people and white people
come together as one. So it's
kind of cool to see that this
come together as one. So it's
kind of cool to see that this
come together as one. So it's
kind of cool to see that this
day means a lot. You know, I
kind of cool to see that this
day means a lot. You know, I
kind of cool to see that this
day means a lot. You know, I
think there's an effort being
day means a lot. You know, I
think there's an effort being
day means a lot. You know, I
think there's an effort being
done to erase days like this.
think there's an effort being
done to erase days like this.
think there's an effort being
done to erase days like this.
And I think it's important to
done to erase days like this.
And I think it's important to
done to erase days like this.
And I think it's important to
show up to events like this. So
And I think it's important to
show up to events like this. So
And I think it's important to
show up to events like this. So
it can't be erased. We're all
show up to events like this. So
it can't be erased. We're all
show up to events like this. So
it can't be erased. We're all
equal and we're all trying to
it can't be erased. We're all
equal and we're all trying to
it can't be erased. We're all
equal and we're all trying to
enjoy the day. Sunny day with
equal and we're all trying to
enjoy the day. Sunny day with
equal and we're all trying to
enjoy the day. Sunny day with
MLK. It's important.
enjoy the day. Sunny day with
MLK. It's important.
enjoy the day. Sunny day with
MLK. It's important.
Especialmente en Los tiempos.
MLK. It's important.
Especialmente en Los tiempos.
MLK. It's important.
Especialmente en Los tiempos.
Estamos viviendo la division. Si
Especialmente en Los tiempos.
Estamos viviendo la division. Si
Especialmente en Los tiempos.
Estamos viviendo la division. Si
creado queremos siga escuchando
Estamos viviendo la division. Si
creado queremos siga escuchando
Estamos viviendo la division. Si
creado queremos siga escuchando
esta voz de apoyo para la gente
creado queremos siga escuchando
esta voz de apoyo para la gente
creado queremos siga escuchando
esta voz de apoyo para la gente
de color. Q ha estado luchando
esta voz de apoyo para la gente
de color. Q ha estado luchando
esta voz de apoyo para la gente
de color. Q ha estado luchando
por décadas y creemos. Qué es
de color. Q ha estado luchando
por décadas y creemos. Qué es
de color. Q ha estado luchando
por décadas y creemos. Qué es
importante continua para Los Los
por décadas y creemos. Qué es
importante continua para Los Los
por décadas y creemos. Qué es
importante continua para Los Los
vienen la generacion Q sigue?
importante continua para Los Los
vienen la generacion Q sigue?
importante continua para Los Los
vienen la generacion Q sigue?
There's so much divide and hate
vienen la generacion Q sigue?
There's so much divide and hate
vienen la generacion Q sigue?
There's so much divide and hate
today and all he preached about
There's so much divide and hate
today and all he preached about
There's so much divide and hate
today and all he preached about
was love and union. We're all
today and all he preached about
was love and union. We're all
today and all he preached about
was love and union. We're all
humans. We're all here on this
was love and union. We're all
humans. We're all here on this
was love and union. We're all
humans. We're all here on this
planet at the same time, in the
humans. We're all here on this
planet at the same time, in the
humans. We're all here on this
planet at the same time, in the
same life. It's important that
planet at the same time, in the
same life. It's important that
planet at the same time, in the
same life. It's important that
we all work together to bring a
same life. It's important that
we all work together to bring a
same life. It's important that
we all work together to bring a
sense of peace. Life is hard
we all work together to bring a
sense of peace. Life is hard
we all work together to bring a
sense of peace. Life is hard
enough. And if we lean on each
sense of peace. Life is hard
enough. And if we lean on each
sense of peace. Life is hard
enough. And if we lean on each
other, we can make it so much
enough. And if we lean on each
other, we can make it so much
enough. And if we lean on each
other, we can make it so much
easier. When we begin to talk
other, we can make it so much
easier. When we begin to talk
other, we can make it so much
easier. When we begin to talk
about what we're faced with in
easier. When we begin to talk
about what we're faced with in
easier. When we begin to talk
about what we're faced with in
the headlines, with immigration
about what we're faced with in
the headlines, with immigration
about what we're faced with in
the headlines, with immigration
rights and everything like that
the headlines, with immigration
rights and everything like that
the headlines, with immigration
rights and everything like that
at the epicenter of all the
rights and everything like that
at the epicenter of all the
rights and everything like that
at the epicenter of all the
Doctor King's advocacies were
at the epicenter of all the
Doctor King's advocacies were
at the epicenter of all the
Doctor King's advocacies were
advancing full citizenship
Doctor King's advocacies were
advancing full citizenship
Doctor King's advocacies were
advancing full citizenship
rights. We have the right to
advancing full citizenship
rights. We have the right to
advancing full citizenship
rights. We have the right to
protest via the Constitution.
rights. We have the right to
protest via the Constitution.
rights. We have the right to
protest via the Constitution.
And so when we disagree with
protest via the Constitution.
And so when we disagree with
protest via the Constitution.
And so when we disagree with
government, then we can
And so when we disagree with
government, then we can
And so when we disagree with
government, then we can
peacefully protest. And that was
government, then we can
peacefully protest. And that was
government, then we can
peacefully protest. And that was
the foundation of his work. I
peacefully protest. And that was
the foundation of his work. I
peacefully protest. And that was
the foundation of his work. I
think it's important that people
the foundation of his work. I
think it's important that people
the foundation of his work. I
think it's important that people
be able to look back and kind of
think it's important that people
be able to look back and kind of
think it's important that people
be able to look back and kind of
see how we were able to move
be able to look back and kind of
see how we were able to move
be able to look back and kind of
see how we were able to move
without causing a lot of
see how we were able to move
without causing a lot of
see how we were able to move
without causing a lot of
hostility and violence and still
without causing a lot of
hostility and violence and still
without causing a lot of
hostility and violence and still
get our point across and move us
hostility and violence and still
get our point across and move us
hostility and violence and still
get our point across and move us
to where we are now. He had no
get our point across and move us
to where we are now. He had no
get our point across and move us
to where we are now. He had no
fear. He had courage. And that
to where we are now. He had no
fear. He had courage. And that
to where we are now. He had no
fear. He had courage. And that
is a role model for all of us,
fear. He had courage. And that
is a role model for all of us,
fear. He had courage. And that
is a role model for all of us,
regardless of our ethnicities,
is a role model for all of us,
regardless of our ethnicities,
is a role model for all of us,
regardless of our ethnicities,
to attack racism in whatever
regardless of our ethnicities,
to attack racism in whatever
regardless of our ethnicities,
to attack racism in whatever
form it is. That's why I believe
to attack racism in whatever
form it is. That's why I believe
to attack racism in whatever
form it is. That's why I believe
that this holiday is very
form it is. That's why I believe
that this holiday is very
form it is. That's why I believe
that this holiday is very
important, especially now with
that this holiday is very
important, especially now with
that this holiday is very
important, especially now with
the current administration. We
important, especially now with
the current administration. We
important, especially now with
the current administration. We
are certainly experiencing some
the current administration. We
are certainly experiencing some
the current administration. We
are certainly experiencing some
real challenges from our federal
are certainly experiencing some
real challenges from our federal
are certainly experiencing some
real challenges from our federal
government, and it's important
real challenges from our federal
government, and it's important
real challenges from our federal
government, and it's important
that we come together as a
government, and it's important
that we come together as a
government, and it's important
that we come together as a
community and stand in
that we come together as a
community and stand in
that we come together as a
community and stand in
solidarity with each other.
community and stand in
solidarity with each other.
community and stand in
solidarity with each other.
We've got so many great
solidarity with each other.
We've got so many great
solidarity with each other.
We've got so many great
movements in Southern California
We've got so many great
movements in Southern California
We've got so many great
movements in Southern California
, whether it's the peace patrols
movements in Southern California
, whether it's the peace patrols
movements in Southern California
, whether it's the peace patrols
that helps tell people where Ice
, whether it's the peace patrols
that helps tell people where Ice
, whether it's the peace patrols
that helps tell people where Ice
is going to be to everyday
that helps tell people where Ice
is going to be to everyday
that helps tell people where Ice
is going to be to everyday
people who are saying, you can
is going to be to everyday
people who are saying, you can
is going to be to everyday
people who are saying, you can
come to our church and we'll
people who are saying, you can
come to our church and we'll
people who are saying, you can
come to our church and we'll
help you out. Those are the
come to our church and we'll
help you out. Those are the
come to our church and we'll
help you out. Those are the
kinds of things that people can
help you out. Those are the
kinds of things that people can
help you out. Those are the
kinds of things that people can
do and are doing here in LA. The
kinds of things that people can
do and are doing here in LA. The
kinds of things that people can
do and are doing here in LA. The
state of the world. While it has
do and are doing here in LA. The
state of the world. While it has
do and are doing here in LA. The
state of the world. While it has
changed, nothing has changed.
state of the world. While it has
changed, nothing has changed.
state of the world. While it has
changed, nothing has changed.
Um, it's been many, many years.
changed, nothing has changed.
Um, it's been many, many years.
changed, nothing has changed.
Um, it's been many, many years.
And how many of its teachings
Um, it's been many, many years.
And how many of its teachings
Um, it's been many, many years.
And how many of its teachings
can still be applied today? I
And how many of its teachings
can still be applied today? I
And how many of its teachings
can still be applied today? I
think a lot what the legacy is.
can still be applied today? I
think a lot what the legacy is.
can still be applied today? I
think a lot what the legacy is.
What a service. What of
think a lot what the legacy is.
What a service. What of
think a lot what the legacy is.
What a service. What of
commitment. And one of not
What a service. What of
commitment. And one of not
What a service. What of
commitment. And one of not
giving up. And really, at the
commitment. And one of not
giving up. And really, at the
commitment. And one of not
giving up. And really, at the
end of the day, it's about
giving up. And really, at the
end of the day, it's about
giving up. And really, at the
end of the day, it's about
loving humanity. Love one
end of the day, it's about
loving humanity. Love one
end of the day, it's about
loving humanity. Love one
another. Y'all We must always
loving humanity. Love one
another. Y'all We must always
loving humanity. Love one
another. Y'all We must always
remember Doctor Martin Luther
another. Y'all We must always
remember Doctor Martin Luther
another. Y'all We must always
remember Doctor Martin Luther
King Jr. Change is taking place
remember Doctor Martin Luther
King Jr. Change is taking place
remember Doctor Martin Luther
King Jr. Change is taking place
in South Los Angeles, where the
King Jr. Change is taking place
in South Los Angeles, where the
King Jr. Change is taking place
in South Los Angeles, where the
revitalization of Jordan Downs
in South Los Angeles, where the
revitalization of Jordan Downs
in South Los Angeles, where the
revitalization of Jordan Downs
is bringing new life to a long
revitalization of Jordan Downs
is bringing new life to a long
revitalization of Jordan Downs
is bringing new life to a long
standing community. As older
is bringing new life to a long
standing community. As older
is bringing new life to a long
standing community. As older
housing makes way for new,
standing community. As older
housing makes way for new,
standing community. As older
housing makes way for new,
modern units, city leaders and
housing makes way for new,
modern units, city leaders and
housing makes way for new,
modern units, city leaders and
developers are keeping a
modern units, city leaders and
developers are keeping a
modern units, city leaders and
developers are keeping a
critical promise that progress
developers are keeping a
critical promise that progress
developers are keeping a
critical promise that progress
will not come at the cost of
critical promise that progress
will not come at the cost of
critical promise that progress
will not come at the cost of
displacement.
will not come at the cost of
displacement.
will not come at the cost of
displacement.
We are in the heart of Watts at
displacement.
We are in the heart of Watts at
displacement.
We are in the heart of Watts at
Jordan Downs, and we're here
We are in the heart of Watts at
Jordan Downs, and we're here
We are in the heart of Watts at
Jordan Downs, and we're here
today to celebrate the
Jordan Downs, and we're here
today to celebrate the
Jordan Downs, and we're here
today to celebrate the
completion of another phase of
today to celebrate the
completion of another phase of
today to celebrate the
completion of another phase of
our Jordan Downs revitalization
completion of another phase of
our Jordan Downs revitalization
completion of another phase of
our Jordan Downs revitalization
Cyprus view. And it's 119 units
our Jordan Downs revitalization
Cyprus view. And it's 119 units
our Jordan Downs revitalization
Cyprus view. And it's 119 units
of beautiful housing. Jordan
Cyprus view. And it's 119 units
of beautiful housing. Jordan
Cyprus view. And it's 119 units
of beautiful housing. Jordan
Downs is a traditional public
of beautiful housing. Jordan
Downs is a traditional public
of beautiful housing. Jordan
Downs is a traditional public
housing community of just over
Downs is a traditional public
housing community of just over
Downs is a traditional public
housing community of just over
700 units built in the 1950s and
housing community of just over
700 units built in the 1950s and
housing community of just over
700 units built in the 1950s and
over time grew dilapidated. Not
700 units built in the 1950s and
over time grew dilapidated. Not
700 units built in the 1950s and
over time grew dilapidated. Not
enough federal investment and so
over time grew dilapidated. Not
enough federal investment and so
over time grew dilapidated. Not
enough federal investment and so
we started conversations with
enough federal investment and so
we started conversations with
enough federal investment and so
we started conversations with
this neighborhood about
we started conversations with
this neighborhood about
we started conversations with
this neighborhood about
redeveloping and really
this neighborhood about
redeveloping and really
this neighborhood about
redeveloping and really
reimagining what this community
redeveloping and really
reimagining what this community
redeveloping and really
reimagining what this community
would look like from the
reimagining what this community
would look like from the
reimagining what this community
would look like from the
beginning. We said to the
would look like from the
beginning. We said to the
would look like from the
beginning. We said to the
residents of this community that
beginning. We said to the
residents of this community that
beginning. We said to the
residents of this community that
the redevelopment would not lead
residents of this community that
the redevelopment would not lead
residents of this community that
the redevelopment would not lead
to any displacement and this is
the redevelopment would not lead
to any displacement and this is
the redevelopment would not lead
to any displacement and this is
a promise that we've kept.
to any displacement and this is
a promise that we've kept.
to any displacement and this is
a promise that we've kept.
Bridge housing has been around
a promise that we've kept.
Bridge housing has been around
a promise that we've kept.
Bridge housing has been around
for 40 plus years now and has
Bridge housing has been around
for 40 plus years now and has
Bridge housing has been around
for 40 plus years now and has
been 100% committed to providing
for 40 plus years now and has
been 100% committed to providing
for 40 plus years now and has
been 100% committed to providing
affordable housing, coming into
been 100% committed to providing
affordable housing, coming into
been 100% committed to providing
affordable housing, coming into
communities of need like this
affordable housing, coming into
communities of need like this
affordable housing, coming into
communities of need like this
being able to guide it to the
communities of need like this
being able to guide it to the
communities of need like this
being able to guide it to the
point that it is right now,
being able to guide it to the
point that it is right now,
being able to guide it to the
point that it is right now,
that's that's special. El Nido
point that it is right now,
that's that's special. El Nido
point that it is right now,
that's that's special. El Nido
has been around for 100 years.
that's that's special. El Nido
has been around for 100 years.
that's that's special. El Nido
has been around for 100 years.
We provide a lot of supportive
has been around for 100 years.
We provide a lot of supportive
has been around for 100 years.
We provide a lot of supportive
services in the community. You
We provide a lot of supportive
services in the community. You
We provide a lot of supportive
services in the community. You
know, we could open up these new
services in the community. You
know, we could open up these new
services in the community. You
know, we could open up these new
facilities, but if families get
know, we could open up these new
facilities, but if families get
know, we could open up these new
facilities, but if families get
into trouble and they lose their
facilities, but if families get
into trouble and they lose their
facilities, but if families get
into trouble and they lose their
housing because they lost their
into trouble and they lose their
housing because they lost their
into trouble and they lose their
housing because they lost their
job, because they got injured,
housing because they lost their
job, because they got injured,
housing because they lost their
job, because they got injured,
because they need counseling,
job, because they got injured,
because they need counseling,
job, because they got injured,
because they need counseling,
for example, we have the Ice
because they need counseling,
for example, we have the Ice
because they need counseling,
for example, we have the Ice
raids. Some families can't go to
for example, we have the Ice
raids. Some families can't go to
for example, we have the Ice
raids. Some families can't go to
work because of that. There's so
raids. Some families can't go to
work because of that. There's so
raids. Some families can't go to
work because of that. There's so
many things going on. So making
work because of that. There's so
many things going on. So making
work because of that. There's so
many things going on. So making
sure that the families are
many things going on. So making
sure that the families are
many things going on. So making
sure that the families are
connected to the resources
sure that the families are
connected to the resources
sure that the families are
connected to the resources
that's going to support them and
connected to the resources
that's going to support them and
connected to the resources
that's going to support them and
ensure that they're able to stay
that's going to support them and
ensure that they're able to stay
that's going to support them and
ensure that they're able to stay
in their housing is very, very
ensure that they're able to stay
in their housing is very, very
ensure that they're able to stay
in their housing is very, very
important. Este es un compromiso
in their housing is very, very
important. Este es un compromiso
in their housing is very, very
important. Este es un compromiso
hicimos a esta comunidad de qué
important. Este es un compromiso
hicimos a esta comunidad de qué
important. Este es un compromiso
hicimos a esta comunidad de qué
vamos a traer vivienda digna.
hicimos a esta comunidad de qué
vamos a traer vivienda digna.
hicimos a esta comunidad de qué
vamos a traer vivienda digna.
Vivienda de calidad. Vamos a traer vivienda digna.
Vivienda de calidad. Vamos a
crear mas parques. Entonces hoy
Vivienda de calidad. Vamos a
crear mas parques. Entonces hoy
Vivienda de calidad. Vamos a
crear mas parques. Entonces hoy
también celebramos el nuevo
crear mas parques. Entonces hoy
también celebramos el nuevo
crear mas parques. Entonces hoy
también celebramos el nuevo
Parque Pearl Park y la vision de
también celebramos el nuevo
Parque Pearl Park y la vision de
también celebramos el nuevo
Parque Pearl Park y la vision de
esta comunidad. Es Q watts tenga
Parque Pearl Park y la vision de
esta comunidad. Es Q watts tenga
Parque Pearl Park y la vision de
esta comunidad. Es Q watts tenga
las humanidades Q cualquier otra
esta comunidad. Es Q watts tenga
las humanidades Q cualquier otra
esta comunidad. Es Q watts tenga
las humanidades Q cualquier otra
comunidad en Los Angeles. Tenga
las humanidades Q cualquier otra
comunidad en Los Angeles. Tenga
las humanidades Q cualquier otra
comunidad en Los Angeles. Tenga
our history of legacy adjourned
comunidad en Los Angeles. Tenga
our history of legacy adjourned
comunidad en Los Angeles. Tenga
our history of legacy adjourned
down has been demolished. And so
our history of legacy adjourned
down has been demolished. And so
our history of legacy adjourned
down has been demolished. And so
part of us to. So I've been
down has been demolished. And so
part of us to. So I've been
down has been demolished. And so
part of us to. So I've been
living here 46 years. Really all
part of us to. So I've been
living here 46 years. Really all
part of us to. So I've been
living here 46 years. Really all
my life that process is
living here 46 years. Really all
my life that process is
living here 46 years. Really all
my life that process is
emotional. It has a bittersweet
my life that process is
emotional. It has a bittersweet
my life that process is
emotional. It has a bittersweet
moment because it's my heritage
emotional. It has a bittersweet
moment because it's my heritage
emotional. It has a bittersweet
moment because it's my heritage
as well. Has been demolished. A
moment because it's my heritage
as well. Has been demolished. A
moment because it's my heritage
as well. Has been demolished. A
lot of heartfelt moments when
as well. Has been demolished. A
lot of heartfelt moments when
as well. Has been demolished. A
lot of heartfelt moments when
you give birth to your kids and
lot of heartfelt moments when
you give birth to your kids and
lot of heartfelt moments when
you give birth to your kids and
your mom raised you there. So to
you give birth to your kids and
your mom raised you there. So to
you give birth to your kids and
your mom raised you there. So to
transform from there to here is
your mom raised you there. So to
transform from there to here is
your mom raised you there. So to
transform from there to here is
been a challenge mentally. But
transform from there to here is
been a challenge mentally. But
transform from there to here is
been a challenge mentally. But
now that I'm here, it's more
been a challenge mentally. But
now that I'm here, it's more
been a challenge mentally. But
now that I'm here, it's more
because I'm older now, it's more
now that I'm here, it's more
because I'm older now, it's more
now that I'm here, it's more
because I'm older now, it's more
my speed. It's I can walk around
because I'm older now, it's more
my speed. It's I can walk around
because I'm older now, it's more
my speed. It's I can walk around
the park. I love to do that. I
my speed. It's I can walk around
the park. I love to do that. I
my speed. It's I can walk around
the park. I love to do that. I
love to sit on my porch and read
the park. I love to do that. I
love to sit on my porch and read
the park. I love to do that. I
love to sit on my porch and read
a book or sew or just take it
love to sit on my porch and read
a book or sew or just take it
love to sit on my porch and read
a book or sew or just take it
all in. And then just my
a book or sew or just take it
all in. And then just my
a book or sew or just take it
all in. And then just my
bathroom is my therapy. It's my
all in. And then just my
bathroom is my therapy. It's my
all in. And then just my
bathroom is my therapy. It's my
sanctuary. So the help of
bathroom is my therapy. It's my
sanctuary. So the help of
bathroom is my therapy. It's my
sanctuary. So the help of
counseling therapy therapists
sanctuary. So the help of
counseling therapy therapists
sanctuary. So the help of
counseling therapy therapists
and people coaching you need it
counseling therapy therapists
and people coaching you need it
counseling therapy therapists
and people coaching you need it
can do it by yourself. I grew up
and people coaching you need it
can do it by yourself. I grew up
and people coaching you need it
can do it by yourself. I grew up
in this community. I remember
can do it by yourself. I grew up
in this community. I remember
can do it by yourself. I grew up
in this community. I remember
the challenges that were here in this community. I remember
the challenges that were here in
1965, and to see the challenges that were here in
1965, and to see the
transformation, it makes my
1965, and to see the
transformation, it makes my
1965, and to see the
transformation, it makes my
heart feel good to see the
transformation, it makes my
heart feel good to see the
transformation, it makes my
heart feel good to see the
families are starting to get the
heart feel good to see the
families are starting to get the
heart feel good to see the
families are starting to get the
resources, services and the type
families are starting to get the
resources, services and the type
families are starting to get the
resources, services and the type
of facilities they deserve. I
resources, services and the type
of facilities they deserve. I
resources, services and the type
of facilities they deserve. I
think it's so important, you
of facilities they deserve. I
think it's so important, you
of facilities they deserve. I
think it's so important, you
know, when we in government
think it's so important, you
know, when we in government
think it's so important, you
know, when we in government
begin these efforts and these
know, when we in government
begin these efforts and these
know, when we in government
begin these efforts and these
initiatives, they really have to
begin these efforts and these
initiatives, they really have to
begin these efforts and these
initiatives, they really have to
be centered on people and their
initiatives, they really have to
be centered on people and their
initiatives, they really have to
be centered on people and their
dreams and aspirations. The
be centered on people and their
dreams and aspirations. The
be centered on people and their
dreams and aspirations. The
residents. Right. They were here
dreams and aspirations. The
residents. Right. They were here
dreams and aspirations. The
residents. Right. They were here
. They were cheering. They were
residents. Right. They were here
. They were cheering. They were
residents. Right. They were here
. They were cheering. They were
celebrating. And that's the
. They were cheering. They were
celebrating. And that's the
. They were cheering. They were
celebrating. And that's the
barometer that we are on the
celebrating. And that's the
barometer that we are on the
celebrating. And that's the
barometer that we are on the
right track. But men and women
barometer that we are on the
right track. But men and women
barometer that we are on the
right track. But men and women
who run toward danger are asking
right track. But men and women
who run toward danger are asking
right track. But men and women
who run toward danger are asking
Angelenos for support. The
who run toward danger are asking
Angelenos for support. The
who run toward danger are asking
Angelenos for support. The
United Firefighters of Los
Angelenos for support. The
United Firefighters of Los
Angelenos for support. The
United Firefighters of Los
Angeles City are currently
United Firefighters of Los
Angeles City are currently
United Firefighters of Los
Angeles City are currently
gathering signatures for a
Angeles City are currently
gathering signatures for a
Angeles City are currently
gathering signatures for a
November ballot initiative.
gathering signatures for a
November ballot initiative.
gathering signatures for a
November ballot initiative.
Their proposal, a half cent
November ballot initiative.
Their proposal, a half cent
November ballot initiative.
Their proposal, a half cent
sales tax aimed at funding new
Their proposal, a half cent
sales tax aimed at funding new
Their proposal, a half cent
sales tax aimed at funding new
fire stations and upgrading
sales tax aimed at funding new
fire stations and upgrading
sales tax aimed at funding new
fire stations and upgrading
equipment. We're here today
fire stations and upgrading
equipment. We're here today
fire stations and upgrading
equipment. We're here today
because we kicked off our
equipment. We're here today
because we kicked off our
equipment. We're here today
because we kicked off our
campaign for our ballot measure
because we kicked off our
campaign for our ballot measure
because we kicked off our
campaign for our ballot measure
to fund LA fire Department. This
campaign for our ballot measure
to fund LA fire Department. This
campaign for our ballot measure
to fund LA fire Department. This
is a perfect example of a fire
to fund LA fire Department. This
is a perfect example of a fire
to fund LA fire Department. This
is a perfect example of a fire
station in the city of Los
is a perfect example of a fire
station in the city of Los
is a perfect example of a fire
station in the city of Los
Angeles that is downsized. We
station in the city of Los
Angeles that is downsized. We
station in the city of Los
Angeles that is downsized. We
are not adequately staffed and
Angeles that is downsized. We
are not adequately staffed and
Angeles that is downsized. We
are not adequately staffed and
resourced to serve the needs of
are not adequately staffed and
resourced to serve the needs of
are not adequately staffed and
resourced to serve the needs of
our community. They used to have
resourced to serve the needs of
our community. They used to have
resourced to serve the needs of
our community. They used to have
two engines and a truck inside
our community. They used to have
two engines and a truck inside
our community. They used to have
two engines and a truck inside
this fire station, and now we
two engines and a truck inside
this fire station, and now we
two engines and a truck inside
this fire station, and now we
only have an engine. We cut a
this fire station, and now we
only have an engine. We cut a
this fire station, and now we
only have an engine. We cut a
truck and an engine out of this
only have an engine. We cut a
truck and an engine out of this
only have an engine. We cut a
truck and an engine out of this
fire station. In 2011. 15 years
truck and an engine out of this
fire station. In 2011. 15 years
truck and an engine out of this
fire station. In 2011. 15 years
later, we haven't got it back.
fire station. In 2011. 15 years
later, we haven't got it back.
fire station. In 2011. 15 years
later, we haven't got it back.
LAFD has been woefully
later, we haven't got it back.
LAFD has been woefully
later, we haven't got it back.
LAFD has been woefully
underfunded. I came on the job
LAFD has been woefully
underfunded. I came on the job
LAFD has been woefully
underfunded. I came on the job
in 1992 and we have less
underfunded. I came on the job
in 1992 and we have less
underfunded. I came on the job
in 1992 and we have less
firefighters today than we did
in 1992 and we have less
firefighters today than we did
in 1992 and we have less
firefighters today than we did
in 1992, and it's a shame
firefighters today than we did
in 1992, and it's a shame
firefighters today than we did
in 1992, and it's a shame
because this is a ballot measure
in 1992, and it's a shame
because this is a ballot measure
in 1992, and it's a shame
because this is a ballot measure
that we are gathering signatures
because this is a ballot measure
that we are gathering signatures
because this is a ballot measure
that we are gathering signatures
to get on the November ballot.
that we are gathering signatures
to get on the November ballot.
that we are gathering signatures
to get on the November ballot.
It's a half cent sales tax
to get on the November ballot.
It's a half cent sales tax
to get on the November ballot.
It's a half cent sales tax
increase that will raise funds
It's a half cent sales tax
increase that will raise funds
It's a half cent sales tax
increase that will raise funds
dedicated to building and
increase that will raise funds
dedicated to building and
increase that will raise funds
dedicated to building and
maintaining fire stations and
dedicated to building and
maintaining fire stations and
dedicated to building and
maintaining fire stations and
adding staffing and equipment
maintaining fire stations and
adding staffing and equipment
maintaining fire stations and
adding staffing and equipment
here in the city of LA from
adding staffing and equipment
here in the city of LA from
adding staffing and equipment
here in the city of LA from
Angelenos. What we need right
here in the city of LA from
Angelenos. What we need right
here in the city of LA from
Angelenos. What we need right
now is signatures. Signatures
Angelenos. What we need right
now is signatures. Signatures
Angelenos. What we need right
now is signatures. Signatures in order to qualify
to get on the ballot for
signatures in order to qualify
to get on the ballot for
signatures in order to qualify
to get on the ballot for
November of 2026. There's
to get on the ballot for
November of 2026. There's
to get on the ballot for
November of 2026. There's
signature gatherers that will be
November of 2026. There's
signature gatherers that will be
November of 2026. There's
signature gatherers that will be
in front of your grocery stores,
signature gatherers that will be
in front of your grocery stores,
signature gatherers that will be
in front of your grocery stores,
in front of other facilities.
in front of your grocery stores,
in front of other facilities.
in front of your grocery stores,
in front of other facilities.
Please sign the petition and
in front of other facilities.
Please sign the petition and
in front of other facilities.
Please sign the petition and
help support the lAFD. We urge
Please sign the petition and
help support the lAFD. We urge
Please sign the petition and
help support the lAFD. We urge
everybody to sign the petition.
help support the lAFD. We urge
everybody to sign the petition.
help support the lAFD. We urge
everybody to sign the petition.
Have your friends have your
everybody to sign the petition.
Have your friends have your
everybody to sign the petition.
Have your friends have your
neighbors sign it. This is going
Have your friends have your
neighbors sign it. This is going
Have your friends have your
neighbors sign it. This is going
to be an all hands on deck
neighbors sign it. This is going
to be an all hands on deck
neighbors sign it. This is going
to be an all hands on deck
effort for the next few months.
to be an all hands on deck
effort for the next few months.
to be an all hands on deck
effort for the next few months.
This is a ballot initiative that
effort for the next few months.
This is a ballot initiative that
effort for the next few months.
This is a ballot initiative that
is being led directly by our
This is a ballot initiative that
is being led directly by our
This is a ballot initiative that
is being led directly by our
firefighters themselves, not
is being led directly by our
firefighters themselves, not
is being led directly by our
firefighters themselves, not
City Hall. It's money that
firefighters themselves, not
City Hall. It's money that
firefighters themselves, not
City Hall. It's money that
cannot be used for other
City Hall. It's money that
cannot be used for other
City Hall. It's money that
cannot be used for other
purposes, and it finally makes
cannot be used for other
purposes, and it finally makes
cannot be used for other
purposes, and it finally makes
an investment in dragging our
purposes, and it finally makes
an investment in dragging our
purposes, and it finally makes
an investment in dragging our
public safety resources into a
an investment in dragging our
public safety resources into a
an investment in dragging our
public safety resources into a
modern century. We're going to
public safety resources into a
modern century. We're going to
public safety resources into a
modern century. We're going to
more fires, going to more
modern century. We're going to
more fires, going to more
modern century. We're going to
more fires, going to more
medicals. Our our calls have
more fires, going to more
medicals. Our our calls have
more fires, going to more
medicals. Our our calls have
gone from 100,000 to 500,000
medicals. Our our calls have
gone from 100,000 to 500,000
medicals. Our our calls have
gone from 100,000 to 500,000
from 1960 to this year. We're
gone from 100,000 to 500,000
from 1960 to this year. We're
gone from 100,000 to 500,000
from 1960 to this year. We're
going on more runs. We need more
from 1960 to this year. We're
going on more runs. We need more
from 1960 to this year. We're
going on more runs. We need more
resources. We're short staffed.
going on more runs. We need more
resources. We're short staffed.
going on more runs. We need more
resources. We're short staffed.
We're shorthanded. It's like the
resources. We're short staffed.
We're shorthanded. It's like the
resources. We're short staffed.
We're shorthanded. It's like the
Dodgers playing baseball with
We're shorthanded. It's like the
Dodgers playing baseball with
We're shorthanded. It's like the
Dodgers playing baseball with
eight people on the field
Dodgers playing baseball with
eight people on the field
Dodgers playing baseball with
eight people on the field
instead of nine, can still play
eight people on the field
instead of nine, can still play
eight people on the field
instead of nine, can still play
the game, but you're not as
instead of nine, can still play
the game, but you're not as
instead of nine, can still play
the game, but you're not as
effective. In South Central, Los
the game, but you're not as
effective. In South Central, Los
the game, but you're not as
effective. In South Central, Los
Angeles, a long awaited green
effective. In South Central, Los
Angeles, a long awaited green
effective. In South Central, Los
Angeles, a long awaited green
space is now open, and it's
Angeles, a long awaited green
space is now open, and it's
Angeles, a long awaited green
space is now open, and it's
already bringing the community
space is now open, and it's
already bringing the community
space is now open, and it's
already bringing the community
together. Today we are at
already bringing the community
together. Today we are at
already bringing the community
together. Today we are at
Richardson Family Park. We are
together. Today we are at
Richardson Family Park. We are
together. Today we are at
Richardson Family Park. We are
reopening the park after the
Richardson Family Park. We are
reopening the park after the
Richardson Family Park. We are
reopening the park after the
council office spearheaded the
reopening the park after the
council office spearheaded the
reopening the park after the
council office spearheaded the
complete renovation and
council office spearheaded the
complete renovation and
council office spearheaded the
complete renovation and
modernization of the park. We
complete renovation and
modernization of the park. We
complete renovation and
modernization of the park. We
are very pleased that the
modernization of the park. We
are very pleased that the
modernization of the park. We
are very pleased that the
improvements of the park
are very pleased that the
improvements of the park
are very pleased that the
improvements of the park
incorporate health and wellness
improvements of the park
incorporate health and wellness
improvements of the park
incorporate health and wellness
, and also green space and a
incorporate health and wellness
, and also green space and a
incorporate health and wellness
, and also green space and a
much needed South LA community
, and also green space and a
much needed South LA community
, and also green space and a
much needed South LA community
in communities like South
much needed South LA community
in communities like South
much needed South LA community
in communities like South
Central LA. You don't see a lot
in communities like South
Central LA. You don't see a lot
in communities like South
Central LA. You don't see a lot
of green space and so when
Central LA. You don't see a lot
of green space and so when
Central LA. You don't see a lot
of green space and so when
community members say we want to
of green space and so when
community members say we want to
of green space and so when
community members say we want to
see this in our community, you
community members say we want to
see this in our community, you
community members say we want to
see this in our community, you
see the what comes of that? And
see this in our community, you
see the what comes of that? And
see this in our community, you
see the what comes of that? And
it's incredible the fact that
see the what comes of that? And
it's incredible the fact that
see the what comes of that? And
it's incredible the fact that
young people can come and have a
it's incredible the fact that
young people can come and have a
it's incredible the fact that
young people can come and have a
place where they feel safe. And
young people can come and have a
place where they feel safe. And
young people can come and have a
place where they feel safe. And
even the families themselves be
place where they feel safe. And
even the families themselves be
place where they feel safe. And
even the families themselves be
able to say, we want this and
even the families themselves be
able to say, we want this and
even the families themselves be
able to say, we want this and
we're going to fight for it.
able to say, we want this and
we're going to fight for it.
able to say, we want this and
we're going to fight for it.
We're going to fight for what
we're going to fight for it.
We're going to fight for what
we're going to fight for it.
We're going to fight for what
our community needs and deserves
We're going to fight for what
our community needs and deserves
We're going to fight for what
our community needs and deserves
. That's what this is. And those
our community needs and deserves
. That's what this is. And those
our community needs and deserves
. That's what this is. And those
are the results and the outcome
. That's what this is. And those
are the results and the outcome
. That's what this is. And those
are the results and the outcome
of that. Bueno. Yo digo, qué es
are the results and the outcome
of that. Bueno. Yo digo, qué es
are the results and the outcome
of that. Bueno. Yo digo, qué es
bueno tener un parque porque
of that. Bueno. Yo digo, qué es
bueno tener un parque porque
of that. Bueno. Yo digo, qué es
bueno tener un parque porque
este vienen Los ninos. La gente
bueno tener un parque porque
este vienen Los ninos. La gente
bueno tener un parque porque
este vienen Los ninos. La gente
Los adultos tanto Como Los ninos
este vienen Los ninos. La gente
Los adultos tanto Como Los ninos
este vienen Los ninos. La gente
Los adultos tanto Como Los ninos
vienen a tener diversion y mas
Los adultos tanto Como Los ninos
vienen a tener diversion y mas
Los adultos tanto Como Los ninos
vienen a tener diversion y mas
en estos tiempos. También Los
vienen a tener diversion y mas
en estos tiempos. También Los
vienen a tener diversion y mas
en estos tiempos. También Los
ninos tengan algo de divertirse
en estos tiempos. También Los
ninos tengan algo de divertirse
en estos tiempos. También Los
ninos tengan algo de divertirse
en vez de las calles o hacer
ninos tengan algo de divertirse
en vez de las calles o hacer
ninos tengan algo de divertirse
en vez de las calles o hacer
otras cosas y creo también nos
en vez de las calles o hacer
otras cosas y creo también nos
en vez de las calles o hacer
otras cosas y creo también nos
sirve para estimular. So we
otras cosas y creo también nos
sirve para estimular. So we
otras cosas y creo también nos
sirve para estimular. So we
changed out the apparatus and we
sirve para estimular. So we
changed out the apparatus and we
sirve para estimular. So we
changed out the apparatus and we
changed out the sandboxes and
changed out the apparatus and we
changed out the sandboxes and
changed out the apparatus and we
changed out the sandboxes and
replaced them with some more
changed out the sandboxes and
replaced them with some more
changed out the sandboxes and
replaced them with some more
family friendly materials, put
replaced them with some more
family friendly materials, put
replaced them with some more
family friendly materials, put
up this new fence for the
family friendly materials, put
up this new fence for the
family friendly materials, put
up this new fence for the
basketball court. We're still
up this new fence for the
basketball court. We're still
up this new fence for the
basketball court. We're still
going to resurface the court and
basketball court. We're still
going to resurface the court and
basketball court. We're still
going to resurface the court and
put a mural in here. There are
going to resurface the court and
put a mural in here. There are
going to resurface the court and
put a mural in here. There are
other things that still need to
put a mural in here. There are
other things that still need to
put a mural in here. There are
other things that still need to
be done, but we've turned the
other things that still need to
be done, but we've turned the
other things that still need to
be done, but we've turned the
place into a real community
be done, but we've turned the
place into a real community
be done, but we've turned the
place into a real community
center and it is a center, not
place into a real community
center and it is a center, not
place into a real community
center and it is a center, not
just for the kids to come and
center and it is a center, not
just for the kids to come and
center and it is a center, not
just for the kids to come and
play, but also for the adults to
just for the kids to come and
play, but also for the adults to
just for the kids to come and
play, but also for the adults to
come and learn and exercise.
play, but also for the adults to
come and learn and exercise.
play, but also for the adults to
come and learn and exercise.
It's really exciting for the
come and learn and exercise.
It's really exciting for the
come and learn and exercise.
It's really exciting for the
neighborhood to have a place
It's really exciting for the
neighborhood to have a place
It's really exciting for the
neighborhood to have a place
like this where we can count
neighborhood to have a place
like this where we can count
neighborhood to have a place
like this where we can count
that it's a safe space and that
like this where we can count
that it's a safe space and that
like this where we can count
that it's a safe space and that
people can enjoy themselves
that it's a safe space and that
people can enjoy themselves
that it's a safe space and that
people can enjoy themselves
without reservation. Still ahead
people can enjoy themselves
without reservation. Still ahead
people can enjoy themselves
without reservation. Still ahead
, a snapshot of some of the
without reservation. Still ahead
, a snapshot of some of the
without reservation. Still ahead
, a snapshot of some of the
stories making waves around the
, a snapshot of some of the
stories making waves around the
, a snapshot of some of the
stories making waves around the
city. An international honor for
stories making waves around the
city. An international honor for
stories making waves around the
city. An international honor for
a local star educator, a
city. An international honor for
a local star educator, a
city. An international honor for
a local star educator, a
dedicated streetlight repair
a local star educator, a
dedicated streetlight repair
a local star educator, a
dedicated streetlight repair
team, Brightening Council,
dedicated streetlight repair
team, Brightening Council,
dedicated streetlight repair
team, Brightening Council,
district 13, and a new care
team, Brightening Council,
district 13, and a new care
team, Brightening Council,
district 13, and a new care
based services division
district 13, and a new care
based services division
district 13, and a new care
based services division
launching at Metro. These
based services division
launching at Metro. These
based services division
launching at Metro. These
stories and more. Up next on
launching at Metro. These
stories and more. Up next on
launching at Metro. These
stories and more. Up next on
City Beat. Doctor Edwin Krupp,
stories and more. Up next on
City Beat. Doctor Edwin Krupp,
stories and more. Up next on
City Beat. Doctor Edwin Krupp,
the director of Griffith
City Beat. Doctor Edwin Krupp,
the director of Griffith
City Beat. Doctor Edwin Krupp,
the director of Griffith
Observatory, has been honored by
the director of Griffith
Observatory, has been honored by
the director of Griffith
Observatory, has been honored by
the American Astronomical
Observatory, has been honored by
the American Astronomical
Observatory, has been honored by
the American Astronomical
Society. The International
the American Astronomical
Society. The International
the American Astronomical
Society. The International
organization recognized Krupp
Society. The International
organization recognized Krupp
Society. The International
organization recognized Krupp
with its 2026 Education Prize.
organization recognized Krupp
with its 2026 Education Prize.
organization recognized Krupp
with its 2026 Education Prize.
It cited his outstanding
with its 2026 Education Prize.
It cited his outstanding
with its 2026 Education Prize.
It cited his outstanding
contributions educating the
It cited his outstanding
contributions educating the
It cited his outstanding
contributions educating the
public, students, and future
contributions educating the
public, students, and future
contributions educating the
public, students, and future
astronomers. Krupp has been the
public, students, and future
astronomers. Krupp has been the
public, students, and future
astronomers. Krupp has been the
director of the landmark
astronomers. Krupp has been the
director of the landmark
astronomers. Krupp has been the
director of the landmark
Griffith Observatory for over
director of the landmark
Griffith Observatory for over
director of the landmark
Griffith Observatory for over
five decades, and has shown the
Griffith Observatory for over
five decades, and has shown the
Griffith Observatory for over
five decades, and has shown the
workings of the cosmos to
five decades, and has shown the
workings of the cosmos to
five decades, and has shown the
workings of the cosmos to
millions of visitors. For more
workings of the cosmos to
millions of visitors. For more
workings of the cosmos to
millions of visitors. For more
information, visit Griffith
millions of visitors. For more
information, visit Griffith
millions of visitors. For more
information, visit Griffith
Observatory .org. L.A. City
information, visit Griffith
Observatory .org. L.A. City
information, visit Griffith
Observatory .org. L.A. City
Council has approved $1 million
Observatory .org. L.A. City
Council has approved $1 million
Observatory .org. L.A. City
Council has approved $1 million
to establish a dedicated
Council has approved $1 million
to establish a dedicated
Council has approved $1 million
to establish a dedicated
streetlight repair team for
to establish a dedicated
streetlight repair team for
to establish a dedicated
streetlight repair team for
Council district 13. The team
streetlight repair team for
Council district 13. The team
streetlight repair team for
Council district 13. The team
will work in the council district 13. The team
will work in the council
district to address long repair
will work in the council
district to address long repair
will work in the council
district to address long repair
times that currently exceed nine
district to address long repair
times that currently exceed nine
district to address long repair
times that currently exceed nine
months. Hiring is underway for
times that currently exceed nine
months. Hiring is underway for
times that currently exceed nine
months. Hiring is underway for
electricians and laborers with
months. Hiring is underway for
electricians and laborers with
months. Hiring is underway for
electricians and laborers with
repairs expected to begin in the
electricians and laborers with
repairs expected to begin in the
electricians and laborers with
repairs expected to begin in the
next two months. For more
repairs expected to begin in the
next two months. For more
repairs expected to begin in the
next two months. For more
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Metro has launched a new care
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Metro has launched a new care
based services division under
Metro has launched a new care
based services division under
its Department of Public Safety,
based services division under
its Department of Public Safety,
based services division under
its Department of Public Safety,
which includes transit
its Department of Public Safety,
which includes transit
its Department of Public Safety,
which includes transit
ambassadors, outreach and
which includes transit
ambassadors, outreach and
which includes transit
ambassadors, outreach and
intervention teams. The new
ambassadors, outreach and
intervention teams. The new
ambassadors, outreach and
intervention teams. The new
crisis Response teams will
intervention teams. The new
crisis Response teams will
intervention teams. The new
crisis Response teams will
address behavior related
crisis Response teams will
address behavior related
crisis Response teams will
address behavior related
incidents. Metro's priority is
address behavior related
incidents. Metro's priority is
address behavior related
incidents. Metro's priority is
the safety of riders and
incidents. Metro's priority is
the safety of riders and
incidents. Metro's priority is
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history came to life this week
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history came to life this week
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history came to life this week
at the Campo de Cahuenga. The
history came to life this week
at the Campo de Cahuenga. The
history came to life this week
at the Campo de Cahuenga. The
signing of the Treaty of
at the Campo de Cahuenga. The
signing of the Treaty of
at the Campo de Cahuenga. The
signing of the Treaty of
Cahuenga marked a turning point
signing of the Treaty of
Cahuenga marked a turning point
signing of the Treaty of
Cahuenga marked a turning point
in the state's past, and through
Cahuenga marked a turning point
in the state's past, and through
Cahuenga marked a turning point
in the state's past, and through
a live reenactment, that story
in the state's past, and through
a live reenactment, that story
in the state's past, and through
a live reenactment, that story
is being preserved for younger
a live reenactment, that story
is being preserved for younger
a live reenactment, that story
is being preserved for younger
generations. Everybody ready?
is being preserved for younger
generations. Everybody ready?
is being preserved for younger
generations. Everybody ready?
Here we go. We're here in
generations. Everybody ready?
Here we go. We're here in
generations. Everybody ready?
Here we go. We're here in
Council District two, in my
Here we go. We're here in
Council District two, in my
Here we go. We're here in
Council District two, in my
district, celebrating the 179th
Council District two, in my
district, celebrating the 179th
Council District two, in my
district, celebrating the 179th
anniversary of the signing of
district, celebrating the 179th
anniversary of the signing of
district, celebrating the 179th
anniversary of the signing of
the treaty of the Campo. It
anniversary of the signing of
the treaty of the Campo. It
anniversary of the signing of
the treaty of the Campo. It
doesn't get any more historical
the treaty of the Campo. It
doesn't get any more historical
the treaty of the Campo. It
doesn't get any more historical
of a site than the Campo. We
doesn't get any more historical
of a site than the Campo. We
doesn't get any more historical
of a site than the Campo. We
here in Los Angeles have not the
of a site than the Campo. We
here in Los Angeles have not the
of a site than the Campo. We
here in Los Angeles have not the
birthplace of California, but
here in Los Angeles have not the
birthplace of California, but
here in Los Angeles have not the
birthplace of California, but
the place that preceded by about
birthplace of California, but
the place that preceded by about
birthplace of California, but
the place that preceded by about
11 months. The birthplace of
the place that preceded by about
11 months. The birthplace of
the place that preceded by about
11 months. The birthplace of
California. This is where Campo
11 months. The birthplace of
California. This is where Campo
11 months. The birthplace of
California. This is where Campo
de Cahuenga is, where the treaty
California. This is where Campo
de Cahuenga is, where the treaty
California. This is where Campo
de Cahuenga is, where the treaty
of the Campo was signed. This is
de Cahuenga is, where the treaty
of the Campo was signed. This is
de Cahuenga is, where the treaty
of the Campo was signed. This is
an amazing part of history. It's
of the Campo was signed. This is
an amazing part of history. It's
of the Campo was signed. This is
an amazing part of history. It's
really wonderful to have all the
an amazing part of history. It's
really wonderful to have all the
an amazing part of history. It's
really wonderful to have all the
folks who are going to be doing
really wonderful to have all the
folks who are going to be doing
really wonderful to have all the
folks who are going to be doing
the reenactment, keeping this
folks who are going to be doing
the reenactment, keeping this
folks who are going to be doing
the reenactment, keeping this
history alive. General
the reenactment, keeping this
history alive. General
the reenactment, keeping this
history alive. General
administrators can offer to join
history alive. General
administrators can offer to join
history alive. General
administrators can offer to join
America at this time. We're just
administrators can offer to join
America at this time. We're just
administrators can offer to join
America at this time. We're just
really here, just really just to
America at this time. We're just
really here, just really just to
America at this time. We're just
really here, just really just to
celebrate the museum and all of
really here, just really just to
celebrate the museum and all of
really here, just really just to
celebrate the museum and all of
its history and the history of
celebrate the museum and all of
its history and the history of
celebrate the museum and all of
its history and the history of
California. Hey there. It's
its history and the history of
California. Hey there. It's
its history and the history of
California. Hey there. It's
really important for us to
California. Hey there. It's
really important for us to
California. Hey there. It's
really important for us to
remember the past, to learn from
really important for us to
remember the past, to learn from
really important for us to
remember the past, to learn from
the past. Events like this are
remember the past, to learn from
the past. Events like this are
remember the past, to learn from
the past. Events like this are
critical to teach younger
the past. Events like this are
critical to teach younger
the past. Events like this are
critical to teach younger
generations, so they understand
critical to teach younger
generations, so they understand
critical to teach younger
generations, so they understand
how the history of California
generations, so they understand
how the history of California
generations, so they understand
how the history of California
came about, how California
how the history of California
came about, how California
how the history of California
came about, how California
interacted with its indigenous
came about, how California
interacted with its indigenous
came about, how California
interacted with its indigenous
peoples. So the Campo we're
interacted with its indigenous
peoples. So the Campo we're
interacted with its indigenous
peoples. So the Campo we're
situated at a crossroads where a
peoples. So the Campo we're
situated at a crossroads where a
peoples. So the Campo we're
situated at a crossroads where a
mountain pass meets a river ford
situated at a crossroads where a
mountain pass meets a river ford
situated at a crossroads where a
mountain pass meets a river ford
and humans, as long as they've
mountain pass meets a river ford
and humans, as long as they've
mountain pass meets a river ford
and humans, as long as they've
been in California from the
and humans, as long as they've
been in California from the
and humans, as long as they've
been in California from the
indigenous to today, pass
been in California from the
indigenous to today, pass
been in California from the
indigenous to today, pass
through this pass. That's why
indigenous to today, pass
through this pass. That's why
indigenous to today, pass
through this pass. That's why
the armies that had been
through this pass. That's why
the armies that had been
through this pass. That's why
the armies that had been
fighting met here to end the armies that had been
fighting met here to end the
fighting and transfer.
fighting met here to end the
fighting and transfer.
fighting met here to end the
fighting and transfer.
California And that's worth
fighting and transfer.
California And that's worth
fighting and transfer.
California And that's worth
remembering. The motivation is
California And that's worth
remembering. The motivation is
California And that's worth
remembering. The motivation is
to teach California history.
remembering. The motivation is
to teach California history.
remembering. The motivation is
to teach California history.
This is the most historic site
to teach California history.
This is the most historic site
to teach California history.
This is the most historic site
west of the Mississippi River
This is the most historic site
west of the Mississippi River
This is the most historic site
west of the Mississippi River
that no one knows about. Equal
west of the Mississippi River
that no one knows about. Equal
west of the Mississippi River
that no one knows about. Equal
rights and privileges are
that no one knows about. Equal
rights and privileges are
that no one knows about. Equal
rights and privileges are
vouchsafed to every citizen of
rights and privileges are
vouchsafed to every citizen of
rights and privileges are
vouchsafed to every citizen of
California, as are enjoyed by
vouchsafed to every citizen of
California, as are enjoyed by
vouchsafed to every citizen of
California, as are enjoyed by
the citizens of the United
California, as are enjoyed by
the citizens of the United
California, as are enjoyed by
the citizens of the United
States of North America. The citizens of the United
States of North America. The
recreation of parks just want to
States of North America. The
recreation of parks just want to
States of North America. The
recreation of parks just want to
thank the Campo de Cahuenga
recreation of parks just want to
thank the Campo de Cahuenga
recreation of parks just want to
thank the Campo de Cahuenga
Historical Museum Association,
thank the Campo de Cahuenga
Historical Museum Association,
thank the Campo de Cahuenga
Historical Museum Association,
just really for their support
Historical Museum Association,
just really for their support
Historical Museum Association,
just really for their support
year round. To learn more about
just really for their support
year round. To learn more about
just really for their support
year round. To learn more about
our programs, please visit LA
year round. To learn more about
our programs, please visit LA
year round. To learn more about
our programs, please visit LA
parks .org.
our programs, please visit LA
parks .org.
our programs, please visit LA
parks .org.
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From Candy sculptures to a wall
of wishes Oshogatsu the New Year
From Candy sculptures to a wall
of wishes Oshogatsu the New Year
From Candy sculptures to a wall
of wishes Oshogatsu the New Year
celebrations of Japanese
of wishes Oshogatsu the New Year
celebrations of Japanese
of wishes Oshogatsu the New Year
celebrations of Japanese
Americans brought the community
celebrations of Japanese
Americans brought the community
celebrations of Japanese
Americans brought the community
together in little Tokyo. Today
Americans brought the community
together in little Tokyo. Today
Americans brought the community
together in little Tokyo. Today
we're celebrating what we call
together in little Tokyo. Today
we're celebrating what we call
together in little Tokyo. Today
we're celebrating what we call
oshogatsu in Japanese. It's the
we're celebrating what we call
oshogatsu in Japanese. It's the
we're celebrating what we call
oshogatsu in Japanese. It's the
new Year and it's put on yearly
oshogatsu in Japanese. It's the
new Year and it's put on yearly
oshogatsu in Japanese. It's the
new Year and it's put on yearly
by the Japanese, American
new Year and it's put on yearly
by the Japanese, American
new Year and it's put on yearly
by the Japanese, American
National Museum. So this is our
by the Japanese, American
National Museum. So this is our
by the Japanese, American
National Museum. So this is our
celebration of the New Year.
National Museum. So this is our
celebration of the New Year.
National Museum. So this is our
celebration of the New Year.
It's the Japanese New Year, and
celebration of the New Year.
It's the Japanese New Year, and
celebration of the New Year.
It's the Japanese New Year, and
the Japanese American New Year.
It's the Japanese New Year, and
the Japanese American New Year.
It's the Japanese New Year, and
the Japanese American New Year.
So we have lots of activities
the Japanese American New Year.
So we have lots of activities
the Japanese American New Year.
So we have lots of activities
and performances really geared
So we have lots of activities
and performances really geared
So we have lots of activities
and performances really geared
towards kids. And it's
and performances really geared
towards kids. And it's
and performances really geared
towards kids. And it's
everything from taiko
towards kids. And it's
everything from taiko
towards kids. And it's
everything from taiko
demonstrations from kodomo
everything from taiko
demonstrations from kodomo
everything from taiko
demonstrations from kodomo
taiko, where they're also
demonstrations from kodomo
taiko, where they're also
demonstrations from kodomo
taiko, where they're also
pounding mochi or rice cakes. We
taiko, where they're also
pounding mochi or rice cakes. We
taiko, where they're also
pounding mochi or rice cakes. We
have shun the Candy man. He's
pounding mochi or rice cakes. We
have shun the Candy man. He's
pounding mochi or rice cakes. We
have shun the Candy man. He's
doing candy sculptures. We have shun the Candy man. He's
doing candy sculptures. We have
lots of crafts that are all year
doing candy sculptures. We have
lots of crafts that are all year
doing candy sculptures. We have
lots of crafts that are all year
of the horse themed and lots of crafts that are all year
of the horse themed and lots of
other community partners and
of the horse themed and lots of
other community partners and
of the horse themed and lots of
other community partners and
activities happening as well. I
other community partners and
activities happening as well. I
other community partners and
activities happening as well. I
totally recommend coming out
activities happening as well. I
totally recommend coming out
activities happening as well. I
totally recommend coming out
here. Enjoy the great food,
totally recommend coming out
here. Enjoy the great food,
totally recommend coming out
here. Enjoy the great food,
great people. It happens every
here. Enjoy the great food,
great people. It happens every
here. Enjoy the great food,
great people. It happens every
year. Come on down, have some
great people. It happens every
year. Come on down, have some
great people. It happens every
year. Come on down, have some
fun. We have a variety of
year. Come on down, have some
fun. We have a variety of
year. Come on down, have some
fun. We have a variety of
performances from local artists
fun. We have a variety of
performances from local artists
fun. We have a variety of
performances from local artists
, performers and community
performances from local artists
, performers and community
performances from local artists
, performers and community
members. We also have a wide
, performers and community
members. We also have a wide
, performers and community
members. We also have a wide
variety of stands that you can
members. We also have a wide
variety of stands that you can
members. We also have a wide
variety of stands that you can
visit from our America's Wish
variety of stands that you can
visit from our America's Wish
variety of stands that you can
visit from our America's Wish
Wall to discover Nikkei to
visit from our America's Wish
Wall to discover Nikkei to
visit from our America's Wish
Wall to discover Nikkei to
Nikkei. Progressives who have
Wall to discover Nikkei to
Nikkei. Progressives who have
Wall to discover Nikkei to
Nikkei. Progressives who have
all come together here to share
Nikkei. Progressives who have
all come together here to share
Nikkei. Progressives who have
all come together here to share
their resources, activities and
all come together here to share
their resources, activities and
all come together here to share
their resources, activities and
different things for the
their resources, activities and
different things for the
their resources, activities and
different things for the
community members to come do
different things for the
community members to come do
different things for the
community members to come do
today. We're Japanese, so it's
community members to come do
today. We're Japanese, so it's
community members to come do
today. We're Japanese, so it's
always kind of nice to show the
today. We're Japanese, so it's
always kind of nice to show the
today. We're Japanese, so it's
always kind of nice to show the
kids, you know what our heritage
always kind of nice to show the
kids, you know what our heritage
always kind of nice to show the
kids, you know what our heritage
is all about. We celebrate our
kids, you know what our heritage
is all about. We celebrate our
kids, you know what our heritage
is all about. We celebrate our
heritage. It's a yearly thing.
is all about. We celebrate our
heritage. It's a yearly thing.
is all about. We celebrate our
heritage. It's a yearly thing.
There's a lot of custom to it,
heritage. It's a yearly thing.
There's a lot of custom to it,
heritage. It's a yearly thing.
There's a lot of custom to it,
and it brings good luck. As a
There's a lot of custom to it,
and it brings good luck. As a
There's a lot of custom to it,
and it brings good luck. As a
museum, we want to keep
and it brings good luck. As a
museum, we want to keep
and it brings good luck. As a
museum, we want to keep
upholding our history and our
museum, we want to keep
upholding our history and our
museum, we want to keep
upholding our history and our
culture of, you know, Japanese
upholding our history and our
culture of, you know, Japanese
upholding our history and our
culture of, you know, Japanese
immigrants to the present day
culture of, you know, Japanese
immigrants to the present day
culture of, you know, Japanese
immigrants to the present day
Japanese American culture. So
immigrants to the present day
Japanese American culture. So
immigrants to the present day
Japanese American culture. So
it's really important for us to
Japanese American culture. So
it's really important for us to
Japanese American culture. So
it's really important for us to
keep celebrating together. My
it's really important for us to
keep celebrating together. My
it's really important for us to
keep celebrating together. My
favorite part about these
keep celebrating together. My
favorite part about these
keep celebrating together. My
favorite part about these
festivals is that you see
favorite part about these
festivals is that you see
favorite part about these
festivals is that you see
families different people, all
festivals is that you see
families different people, all
festivals is that you see
families different people, all
walks of life that come through
families different people, all
walks of life that come through
families different people, all
walks of life that come through
here to come celebrate the
walks of life that come through
here to come celebrate the
walks of life that come through
here to come celebrate the
culture to come celebrate
here to come celebrate the
culture to come celebrate
here to come celebrate the
culture to come celebrate
community, and to be together.
culture to come celebrate
community, and to be together.
culture to come celebrate
community, and to be together.
So it's a wonderful way to ring
community, and to be together.
So it's a wonderful way to ring
community, and to be together.
So it's a wonderful way to ring
in the new year, and we're
So it's a wonderful way to ring
in the new year, and we're
So it's a wonderful way to ring
in the new year, and we're
really thankful for everyone
in the new year, and we're
really thankful for everyone
in the new year, and we're
really thankful for everyone
who's been a part of this. And
really thankful for everyone
who's been a part of this. And
really thankful for everyone
who's been a part of this. And
making this happen to everyone
who's been a part of this. And
making this happen to everyone
who's been a part of this. And
making this happen to everyone
who's come to celebrate with us
making this happen to everyone
who's come to celebrate with us
making this happen to everyone
who's come to celebrate with us
. They make it look effortless,
who's come to celebrate with us
. They make it look effortless,
who's come to celebrate with us
. They make it look effortless,
but staying ready to save lives
. They make it look effortless,
but staying ready to save lives
. They make it look effortless,
but staying ready to save lives
takes grit, endurance and
but staying ready to save lives
takes grit, endurance and
but staying ready to save lives
takes grit, endurance and
constant training. LA city
takes grit, endurance and
constant training. LA city
takes grit, endurance and
constant training. LA city
lifeguards invited us behind the
constant training. LA city
lifeguards invited us behind the
constant training. LA city
lifeguards invited us behind the
scenes to see the demanding
lifeguards invited us behind the
scenes to see the demanding
lifeguards invited us behind the
scenes to see the demanding
recertification process. They
scenes to see the demanding
recertification process. They
scenes to see the demanding
recertification process. They
must complete to stay on the job
recertification process. They
must complete to stay on the job
recertification process. They
must complete to stay on the job
. Let's dive in. Today, we're
must complete to stay on the job
. Let's dive in. Today, we're
must complete to stay on the job
. Let's dive in. Today, we're
here at Celeste King. We are
. Let's dive in. Today, we're
here at Celeste King. We are
. Let's dive in. Today, we're
here at Celeste King. We are
hosting the 2026. We
here at Celeste King. We are
hosting the 2026. We
here at Celeste King. We are
hosting the 2026. We
certifications. Behind me, we
hosting the 2026. We
certifications. Behind me, we
hosting the 2026. We
certifications. Behind me, we
have our life saving staff in
certifications. Behind me, we
have our life saving staff in
certifications. Behind me, we
have our life saving staff in
which we will be testing them
have our life saving staff in
which we will be testing them
have our life saving staff in
which we will be testing them
today in their water skills. We
which we will be testing them
today in their water skills. We
which we will be testing them
today in their water skills. We
will be testing them in the 500
today in their water skills. We
will be testing them in the 500
today in their water skills. We
will be testing them in the 500
meter swim all swimmers, take
will be testing them in the 500
meter swim all swimmers, take
will be testing them in the 500
meter swim all swimmers, take
your mark. Go. 500m, which is
meter swim all swimmers, take
your mark. Go. 500m, which is
meter swim all swimmers, take
your mark. Go. 500m, which is
about 22 laps in this pool. It
your mark. Go. 500m, which is
about 22 laps in this pool. It
your mark. Go. 500m, which is
about 22 laps in this pool. It
was a little bit tiring, but
about 22 laps in this pool. It
was a little bit tiring, but
about 22 laps in this pool. It
was a little bit tiring, but
it's a good metric for people to
was a little bit tiring, but
it's a good metric for people to
was a little bit tiring, but
it's a good metric for people to
swim in open water. We have to
it's a good metric for people to
swim in open water. We have to
it's a good metric for people to
swim in open water. We have to
get in under ten minutes, so
swim in open water. We have to
get in under ten minutes, so
swim in open water. We have to
get in under ten minutes, so
it's just to see that all
get in under ten minutes, so
it's just to see that all
get in under ten minutes, so
it's just to see that all
lifeguards meet the requirements
it's just to see that all
lifeguards meet the requirements
it's just to see that all
lifeguards meet the requirements
to keep lifeguarding for the
lifeguards meet the requirements
to keep lifeguarding for the
lifeguards meet the requirements
to keep lifeguarding for the
city of Los Angeles. I think
to keep lifeguarding for the
city of Los Angeles. I think
to keep lifeguarding for the
city of Los Angeles. I think
being a lifeguard is a great job
city of Los Angeles. I think
being a lifeguard is a great job
city of Los Angeles. I think
being a lifeguard is a great job
because you learn a lot of water
being a lifeguard is a great job
because you learn a lot of water
being a lifeguard is a great job
because you learn a lot of water
safety skills for dummies. So it
because you learn a lot of water
safety skills for dummies. So it
because you learn a lot of water
safety skills for dummies. So it
does take some skill and effort
safety skills for dummies. So it
does take some skill and effort
safety skills for dummies. So it
does take some skill and effort
to be able to bring out the
does take some skill and effort
to be able to bring out the
does take some skill and effort
to be able to bring out the
dummy from the bottom of the
to be able to bring out the
dummy from the bottom of the
to be able to bring out the
dummy from the bottom of the
pool. It does take experience
dummy from the bottom of the
pool. It does take experience
dummy from the bottom of the
pool. It does take experience
and practice for lifeguards to
pool. It does take experience
and practice for lifeguards to
pool. It does take experience
and practice for lifeguards to
be able to complete this event.
and practice for lifeguards to
be able to complete this event.
and practice for lifeguards to
be able to complete this event.
Swimming is a really important
be able to complete this event.
Swimming is a really important
be able to complete this event.
Swimming is a really important
life saving skill. I myself have
Swimming is a really important
life saving skill. I myself have
Swimming is a really important
life saving skill. I myself have
almost drowned when I was little
life saving skill. I myself have
almost drowned when I was little
life saving skill. I myself have
almost drowned when I was little
, so it was definitely a big
almost drowned when I was little
, so it was definitely a big
almost drowned when I was little
, so it was definitely a big
motivator for me to learn how to
, so it was definitely a big
motivator for me to learn how to
, so it was definitely a big
motivator for me to learn how to
swim. And I think anyone that
motivator for me to learn how to
swim. And I think anyone that
motivator for me to learn how to
swim. And I think anyone that
has struggled in the water knows
swim. And I think anyone that
has struggled in the water knows
swim. And I think anyone that
has struggled in the water knows
that fear, and it's definitely a
has struggled in the water knows
that fear, and it's definitely a
has struggled in the water knows
that fear, and it's definitely a
good, life saving technique to
that fear, and it's definitely a
good, life saving technique to
that fear, and it's definitely a
good, life saving technique to
have. I grew up swimming my
good, life saving technique to
have. I grew up swimming my
good, life saving technique to
have. I grew up swimming my
entire life and eventually
have. I grew up swimming my
entire life and eventually
have. I grew up swimming my
entire life and eventually
started helping others swim,
entire life and eventually
started helping others swim,
entire life and eventually
started helping others swim,
teaching lessons, teaching
started helping others swim,
teaching lessons, teaching
started helping others swim,
teaching lessons, teaching
programs. Finally, I started
teaching lessons, teaching
programs. Finally, I started
teaching lessons, teaching
programs. Finally, I started
swimming open water and that
programs. Finally, I started
swimming open water and that
programs. Finally, I started
swimming open water and that
changed my entire perspective on
swimming open water and that
changed my entire perspective on
swimming open water and that
changed my entire perspective on
lifeguarding. What we do and how
changed my entire perspective on
lifeguarding. What we do and how
changed my entire perspective on
lifeguarding. What we do and how
we prevent people from having a
lifeguarding. What we do and how
we prevent people from having a
lifeguarding. What we do and how
we prevent people from having a
very unfortunate day. Anybody
we prevent people from having a
very unfortunate day. Anybody
we prevent people from having a
very unfortunate day. Anybody
that's interested in a job
very unfortunate day. Anybody
that's interested in a job
very unfortunate day. Anybody
that's interested in a job
opportunity to work with
that's interested in a job
opportunity to work with
that's interested in a job
opportunity to work with
aquatics, they're more than
opportunity to work with
aquatics, they're more than
opportunity to work with
aquatics, they're more than
welcome to visit any LA city
aquatics, they're more than
welcome to visit any LA city
aquatics, they're more than
welcome to visit any LA city
pool there. They can find
welcome to visit any LA city
pool there. They can find
welcome to visit any LA city
pool there. They can find
resources and information about
pool there. They can find
resources and information about
pool there. They can find
resources and information about
any job opportunities that they
resources and information about
any job opportunities that they
resources and information about
any job opportunities that they
have. If you want to become
any job opportunities that they
have. If you want to become
any job opportunities that they
have. If you want to become
lifeguards, locker tenants or
have. If you want to become
lifeguards, locker tenants or
have. If you want to become
lifeguards, locker tenants or
pool clerks, it is open to
lifeguards, locker tenants or
pool clerks, it is open to
lifeguards, locker tenants or
pool clerks, it is open to
anybody. I came back this year
pool clerks, it is open to
anybody. I came back this year
pool clerks, it is open to
anybody. I came back this year
to do another year as being a
anybody. I came back this year
to do another year as being a
anybody. I came back this year
to do another year as being a
lifeguard for the city. I really
to do another year as being a
lifeguard for the city. I really
to do another year as being a
lifeguard for the city. I really
think it's one of the best jobs
lifeguard for the city. I really
think it's one of the best jobs
lifeguard for the city. I really
think it's one of the best jobs
out there. That's what brings me
think it's one of the best jobs
out there. That's what brings me
think it's one of the best jobs
out there. That's what brings me
back every year. Because.
out there. That's what brings me
back every year. Because.
out there. That's what brings me
back every year. Because.
Now in its 45th year, the annual
back every year. Because.
Now in its 45th year, the annual
back every year. Because.
Now in its 45th year, the annual
Black Doll show at the William
Now in its 45th year, the annual
Black Doll show at the William
Now in its 45th year, the annual
Black Doll show at the William
Grant Still Arts Center
Black Doll show at the William
Grant Still Arts Center
Black Doll show at the William
Grant Still Arts Center
continues to inspire and educate
Grant Still Arts Center
continues to inspire and educate
Grant Still Arts Center
continues to inspire and educate
. More than an exhibit, it's a
continues to inspire and educate
. More than an exhibit, it's a
continues to inspire and educate
. More than an exhibit, it's a
celebration of identity,
. More than an exhibit, it's a
celebration of identity,
. More than an exhibit, it's a
celebration of identity,
craftsmanship, and the power of
celebration of identity,
craftsmanship, and the power of
celebration of identity,
craftsmanship, and the power of
representation. The Black Doll
craftsmanship, and the power of
representation. The Black Doll
craftsmanship, and the power of
representation. The Black Doll
Show is something that goes on
representation. The Black Doll
Show is something that goes on
representation. The Black Doll
Show is something that goes on
at William Grant Still Arts
Show is something that goes on
at William Grant Still Arts
Show is something that goes on
at William Grant Still Arts
Center every year. It's been
at William Grant Still Arts
Center every year. It's been
at William Grant Still Arts
Center every year. It's been
going on for the past 45 years.
Center every year. It's been
going on for the past 45 years.
Center every year. It's been
going on for the past 45 years.
There's a different theme every
going on for the past 45 years.
There's a different theme every
going on for the past 45 years.
There's a different theme every
year. The history is that we
There's a different theme every
year. The history is that we
There's a different theme every
year. The history is that we
wanted to showcase dolls that
year. The history is that we
wanted to showcase dolls that
year. The history is that we
wanted to showcase dolls that
represent people of color. There
wanted to showcase dolls that
represent people of color. There
wanted to showcase dolls that
represent people of color. There
have always been kind of a
represent people of color. There
have always been kind of a
represent people of color. There
have always been kind of a
stigma, and this show exhibits
have always been kind of a
stigma, and this show exhibits
have always been kind of a
stigma, and this show exhibits
how gorgeous dolls in all colors
stigma, and this show exhibits
how gorgeous dolls in all colors
stigma, and this show exhibits
how gorgeous dolls in all colors
are. And so we wanted to exhibit
how gorgeous dolls in all colors
are. And so we wanted to exhibit
how gorgeous dolls in all colors
are. And so we wanted to exhibit
that and also honor the artists
are. And so we wanted to exhibit
that and also honor the artists
are. And so we wanted to exhibit
that and also honor the artists
who make them. We just have a
that and also honor the artists
who make them. We just have a
that and also honor the artists
who make them. We just have a
wonderful time showing our black
who make them. We just have a
wonderful time showing our black
who make them. We just have a
wonderful time showing our black
dolls. The dolls are so unique
wonderful time showing our black
dolls. The dolls are so unique
wonderful time showing our black
dolls. The dolls are so unique
in their own way. The most
dolls. The dolls are so unique
in their own way. The most
dolls. The dolls are so unique
in their own way. The most
unusual, very unusual doll show
in their own way. The most
unusual, very unusual doll show
in their own way. The most
unusual, very unusual doll show
that you'll ever see. I've been
unusual, very unusual doll show
that you'll ever see. I've been
unusual, very unusual doll show
that you'll ever see. I've been
working here in the Cultural
that you'll ever see. I've been
working here in the Cultural
that you'll ever see. I've been
working here in the Cultural
Affairs department for almost a
working here in the Cultural
Affairs department for almost a
working here in the Cultural
Affairs department for almost a
year now, and now I have my own
Affairs department for almost a
year now, and now I have my own
Affairs department for almost a
year now, and now I have my own
piece in the black Doll show. A
year now, and now I have my own
piece in the black Doll show. A
year now, and now I have my own
piece in the black Doll show. A
lot of people don't know how
piece in the black Doll show. A
lot of people don't know how
piece in the black Doll show. A
lot of people don't know how
dolls are made, and we also give
lot of people don't know how
dolls are made, and we also give
lot of people don't know how
dolls are made, and we also give
classes after the show. So it
dolls are made, and we also give
classes after the show. So it
dolls are made, and we also give
classes after the show. So it
gives them a chance to see how
classes after the show. So it
gives them a chance to see how
classes after the show. So it
gives them a chance to see how
they're made and the variations
gives them a chance to see how
they're made and the variations
gives them a chance to see how
they're made and the variations
of them, whether they're clay or
they're made and the variations
of them, whether they're clay or
they're made and the variations
of them, whether they're clay or
cloth. This highlights community
of them, whether they're clay or
cloth. This highlights community
of them, whether they're clay or
cloth. This highlights community
, especially community of color
cloth. This highlights community
, especially community of color
cloth. This highlights community
, especially community of color
and so I like to be involved in
, especially community of color
and so I like to be involved in
, especially community of color
and so I like to be involved in
something powerful, positive and so I like to be involved in
something powerful, positive and
beautiful. I feel honored to
something powerful, positive and
beautiful. I feel honored to
something powerful, positive and
beautiful. I feel honored to
have a piece of work in this art
beautiful. I feel honored to
have a piece of work in this art
beautiful. I feel honored to
have a piece of work in this art
show, especially since it's been
have a piece of work in this art
show, especially since it's been
have a piece of work in this art
show, especially since it's been
going on for 45 years. The
show, especially since it's been
going on for 45 years. The
show, especially since it's been
going on for 45 years. The
annual Black Doll show, and this
going on for 45 years. The
annual Black Doll show, and this
going on for 45 years. The
annual Black Doll show, and this
is the first black doll I've
annual Black Doll show, and this
is the first black doll I've
annual Black Doll show, and this
is the first black doll I've
ever made, and I'm just very
is the first black doll I've
ever made, and I'm just very
is the first black doll I've
ever made, and I'm just very
happy to be a part of this show
ever made, and I'm just very
happy to be a part of this show
ever made, and I'm just very
happy to be a part of this show
. You are always welcome to come
happy to be a part of this show
. You are always welcome to come
happy to be a part of this show
. You are always welcome to come
here to the center right now we
. You are always welcome to come
here to the center right now we
. You are always welcome to come
here to the center right now we
have the 45th Annual Black Doll
here to the center right now we
have the 45th Annual Black Doll
here to the center right now we
have the 45th Annual Black Doll
Show. However throughout the
have the 45th Annual Black Doll
Show. However throughout the
have the 45th Annual Black Doll
Show. However throughout the
year we have different exhibits
Show. However throughout the
year we have different exhibits
Show. However throughout the
year we have different exhibits
that you can come and see.
year we have different exhibits
that you can come and see.
year we have different exhibits
that you can come and see.
They're free. So don't just come
that you can come and see.
They're free. So don't just come
that you can come and see.
They're free. So don't just come
for one art exhibit. Come
They're free. So don't just come
for one art exhibit. Come
They're free. So don't just come
for one art exhibit. Come
throughout the year. If you're
for one art exhibit. Come
throughout the year. If you're
for one art exhibit. Come
throughout the year. If you're
looking for something to do
throughout the year. If you're
looking for something to do
throughout the year. If you're
looking for something to do
around LA, we've got you
looking for something to do
around LA, we've got you
looking for something to do
around LA, we've got you
covered. Check out what's
around LA, we've got you
covered. Check out what's
around LA, we've got you
covered. Check out what's
happening. This week on Things
covered. Check out what's
happening. This week on Things
covered. Check out what's
happening. This week on Things
to Do. Celebrate all things
happening. This week on Things
to Do. Celebrate all things
happening. This week on Things
to Do. Celebrate all things
green at the Central Library.
to Do. Celebrate all things
green at the Central Library.
to Do. Celebrate all things
green at the Central Library.
Support ocean conservation and
green at the Central Library.
Support ocean conservation and
green at the Central Library.
Support ocean conservation and
sustainability at Altasea and
Support ocean conservation and
sustainability at Altasea and
Support ocean conservation and
sustainability at Altasea and
have a whale of a good time with
sustainability at Altasea and
have a whale of a good time with
sustainability at Altasea and
have a whale of a good time with
the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
have a whale of a good time with
the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
have a whale of a good time with
the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
All this up next on things to do
the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
All this up next on things to do
the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
All this up next on things to do
. Spring is coming and the Los
All this up next on things to do
. Spring is coming and the Los
All this up next on things to do
. Spring is coming and the Los
Angeles Public Library has some
. Spring is coming and the Los
Angeles Public Library has some
. Spring is coming and the Los
Angeles Public Library has some
advice workshops and general
Angeles Public Library has some
advice workshops and general
Angeles Public Library has some
advice workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
advice workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
advice workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
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Learn how to repot your plants
resources from La sanitation.
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or paint the flower pots and
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experience the joy of connecting
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with nature. Visit the central
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celebration of plants on
Library for Plant Day, a
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celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
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Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
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Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
invites you to their first open
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invites you to their first open
house of 2026 on Saturday,
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house of 2026 on Saturday,
invites you to their first open
house of 2026 on Saturday,
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
house of 2026 on Saturday,
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
house of 2026 on Saturday,
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
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January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
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about the Re-Up our Ocean
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
about the Re-Up our Ocean
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
about the Re-Up our Ocean
campaign, which is turning
about the Re-Up our Ocean
campaign, which is turning
about the Re-Up our Ocean
campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
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plastic pollution into surfboard
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sustainable products. The open
fins and other upcycled
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sustainable products. The open
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community through informative
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While preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
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ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
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The meaning of your Los Angeles
.
The meaning of your Los Angeles
CityPresident: WELCOME
TO YOUR LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL.
TODAY IS JANUARY 28, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TODAY'S
MEETING WILL BE TAKEN IN-PERSON
IN THIS CHAMBER.
MADAM CLERK, IF YOU CAN GET US
STARTED BY CALLING THE ROLL.
>> Clerk: BLUMENFIELD,
HARRIS-DAWSON, HERNANDEZ, HUTT,
JURADO, LEE, MCOSKER, NAZARIAN,
PADILLA, PARK, PRICE, RAMAN,
RODRIGUEZ, SOTO-MARTINEZ,
YAROSLAVSKY.
11 MEMBERS PRESENT AND A
QUORUM, MR. PRESIDENT.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS.
>> Clerk: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF JANUARY 17, 2026.
>> Council President:
COUNCILMEMBER RAMAN MOVES
COUNCILMEMBER McOSKER SECONDS,
NEXT.
>> Clerk: COMMENDATORY
RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL.
>> Council President:
COUNCILMEMBER BLUMENFIELD
MOVES, COUNCILMEMBER PARK
SECONDS.
CAN WE RUN THROUGH OUR AGENDA.
>> Clerk: YES, MR. PRESIDENT, 1
THROUGH 11 ARE ITEMS FOR WHICH
PUBLIC HEARINGS HAVE BEEN HELD.
AND FOR ITEM 10, THE PLANNING
AND COMMITTEE REPORT HAS BEEN
SUBMITTED.
BOTH REPORTS HAVE BEEN POSTED
TO THEIR RESPECTIVE FILE.
THERE IS A REQUEST TO CONTINUE
ITEM 10 TO FEBRUARY 4, 2026.
ITEMS 25 THROUGH 42 ARE CLOSE
SESSION ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE
BIDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.
IN ADDITION, ITEM 21 CONSIDERED.
THERE IS A REQUEST TO SEND ALL
ITEMS FORTHWITHTODAY.
TEN VOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR
CONSIDERATION.
>> Council President: WITHOUT
OBJECTION, THOSE ITEMS ARE
BEFORE US.
AND ALL ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA
WILL GO FORTHWITH.
ARE THERE ANY SPECIALS, MEMBERS?
AND MY SCREEN IS IS NOT WORKING
SO YOU'VE GOT TO WAVE YOUR HAND.
MR. BLUMENFIELD.
>> B. Blumenfield: I WOULD LIKE
TO CALL ITEM 1 AND 5 FOR
COMMENT.
CONTINUE ITEM NUMBER 10.
ITEM 11, FOR COMMENT AND
AMENDMENT.
AND ITEM 20 FOR COMMENTS AND A
SEPARATE VOTE.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, AND ITEM 10, DO WE HAVE
A DATE?
>> B. Blumenfield: WHAT IS THAT?
>> Clerk: IT HAS BEEN STATED
FOR ONE WEEK TO WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 4th.
>> B. Blumenfield: OKAY.
>> Council President: GOT IT.
COUNCILMEMBER YAROSLAVSKY.
>> K. Yaroslavsky: THANK YOU.
I WOULD LIKE TO CALL 22 AND 23
FOR DISCUSSION IN CLOSED
SESSION.
ON ITEM 41, I'D LIKE TO MOVE
THE BUDGET AND FINANCE REPORT.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT.
>> Clerk: IS THERE A SECOND TO
THE MOTION?
>> SECOND.
>> Clerk: SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER RODRIGUEZ.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, COUNCILMEMBER RODRIGUEZ?
>> M. Rodriguez: OKAY, 23.
OKAY.
GOOD.
SO YEAH, 23, I WAS GOING TO
HAVE FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, WE'LL
TALK ABOUT IT.
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT FOR ITEM 9.
>> Council President: 9?
>> M. Rodriguez: UH-HUH.
>> Council President: OKAY,
COUNCILMEMBER RAMAN.
>> N. Raman: MINE ARE UP
ALREADY.
>> Council President:
COUNCILMEMBER PARK?
ANY OTHER SPECIALS, MEMBERS?
ALL RIGHT.
>> Clerk: PARDON ME MR. CHAIR,
FOR ITEM 9 IS THAT CALLED
SPECIAL FOR COMMENTS?
>> Council President: AMENDMENT.
>> Clerk: AMENDMENT, AND IT'S
BEING CIRCULATED?
OKAY.
THE COUNCIL WILL NOW BE ABLE TO
VOTE ON ITEMS 2 THROUGH 4, 6
THROUGH 8, AND THAT'S ALL.
>> Council President: ITEMS 2
THROUGH 4 AND ITEMS 6 THROUGH 8
ARE NOW BEFORE US.
LET'S OPEN THE ROLL, CLOSE THE
ROLL, TABULATE THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 13 AYES.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT.
WHAT'S NEXT MADAM CLERK?
>> Clerk: WOULD THE COUNCIL
LIKE TO MOVE ON TO PUBLIC
COMMENT?
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, COUNCILMEMBER
BLUMENFIELD?
>> B. Blumenfield: I WOULD LIKE
TO MAKE COMMENTS ON 1 BEFORE WE
GO TO PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Council President: OKAY,
ITEM 1 IS NOW BEFORE US.
MR. BLUMENFIELD.
>> B. Blumenfield: THANK YOU.
COLLEAGUES I RISE TO ASK FOR
YOUR SUPPORT ON THIS ITEM.
THE RICE OF VERTICAL ARE SHIFT
ON HOW PEOPLE ARE GETTING MEDIA.
TAYLORED TO MOBILE VIEWING AND
MANY OF THESE PRODUCTIONS DO
NOT FIT TO APPLY FOR STATE TAX
CREDIT.
I INTRODUCED THIS LEGISLATURE
TO NOT ONLY HELP LOWER, BUT TO
LET THIS EMERGING INDUSTRY KNOW
THAT HOLLYWOOD AND LOS ANGELES
WELCOMES YOU.
NOW, A LOT OF US WE GET OUR
INSPIRATION FOR LEGISLATION
FROM A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT
SOURCES.
SOMETIMES IT'S FROM THE NEWS.
SOMETIMES IT'S FROM A
CONSTITUENT, A COLLEAGUE
ANOTHER CITY, LOTS OF DIFFERENT
WAYS.
AND SOMETIMES IT'S EVEN FROM
FAMILY MEMBERS.
AND IN THIS CASE, I HAVE A
FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS IN THE
PRODUCTION BUSINESS AND YOU
KNOW, I JUST GOT TIRED, EVERY
THANKSGIVING AND ALL OF THESE
MEALS LEARN ABOUTING HOW THE
INDUSTRY IS LEAVING LOS ANGELES
AND ALL THESE THINGS THAT WE
CAN DO ABOUT IT.
AND I THOUGHT YEAH, LET'S DO
SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
SO MY BROTHER WHO IS IN THE
INDUSTRY IS TALKING ABOUT THE
MICRO INDUSTRY, WE'RE REALLY
HAVING OUR LUNCH HANDED TO US
BY OTHER COUNTRIES AND OTHER
STATES AND THIS IS THE BURJING
PART OF THE INDUSTRY.
15 BILLION DOLLARS MARKET BY
2028.
AND HOW WE REALLY NEED AS A
CITY TO MAKE SURE THAT WE DO
EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAINTAIN
THIS INDUSTRY HERE IN LOS
ANGELES WHERE IT SHOULD BE.
BECAUSE IT'S ALSO A FEEDER TO
OTHER THINGS TO TELEVISION AND
TO MOVIES.
THE MARKET IS 15 BILLION
DOLLARS BY 2028.
IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS P30 TO
40 VERTICAL SHORT PRODUCTIONS,
PER ROLLING STONE AND EACH
EPISODE IS ONE TO TWO MINUTES
WITH A SERIES LASTING ONE TO
TWO EPISODES.
I'M SURE YOU'VE SEEN THEM ON
YOUR PHONE.
IT IS A LOT OF PRODUCTION AND A
LOT OF JOBS AND POTENTIAL FOR
GROWTH.
WITH BUDGETS, MICRO DRAMA
PRODUCTIONS BELOW TO QUALIFY
FOR THE TAX CREDITS AND THE
CREATORS ARE SIMILE RELOCATING
TO OTHER CITIES.
I ASKED MY BROTHER, WHY ARE YOU
ALWAYS FILMING IN OTHER STATES,
IN OTHER COUNTRIES?
AND THIS IS THE REASON.
A RESENT SURVEY SHOWED 78
PERCENT OF LOCAL PRODUCERS NOW
SHOOT THESE PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF
LOS ANGELES RESULTING IN
SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN REVENUE.
THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT WE NEED
TO FIX.
SO WHAT ARE WE VOTING ON TODAY?
WE'RE HERE TO HELP PERMITTING
AND FINANCIAL ASSISTING THIS
TYPE OF PRODUCTION.
WE NEED TO CUT RED TAPE AND
OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THESE
ARE SMALLER AND NIMBLE
PRODUCTIONS.
AND THE GOAL OF THE MOTION IS
TO HELP CREATE OPPORTUNITIES BY
ESTABLISHING A RENT PROGRAM
THAT PROVIDES FUNDING TO
INCENTIVIZE PRODUCTION AND
TARGETED SUPPORT FOR MICRO
PRODUCTION DRAMA IS NOT GOING
TO NURTURE A NEW GENERATION BUT
ALSO HELP FUTURE-PROOF US IN
LOS ANGELES TO BE THE THAT
CENTER OF ENTERTAINMENT THAT WE
HAVE BEEN AND WE NEED TO BE IN
THE FUTURE.
SINCE I INTRODUCED THIS MOTION,
WE HEARD FROM MANY EMERGING
FILMMAKERS WHO VOICED HOW MICRO
DRAMA HAVE GIVEN THEM
OPPORTUNITIES THAT THEY WOULD
NOT HAVE HAD.
FROM STUDENTS TO SEASONED
PROFESSIONALS.
THIS TYPE OF CONTENT IS BEING
MADE AND WE NEED TO STEP UP TO
THE PLATE.
THE FINAL WILL HELP CREATE
OPPORTUNITIES BY ESTABLISHING A
GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES
INCENTIVES, THE TARGETED
SUPPORT TO MICRO DRAMA WILL NOT
ONLY NURTURE TALENT BUT AGAIN
FUTURE PROOF.
WE OWE IT TO THE FUTURE MAKERS
TO BRING THIS PRODUCTIONS OUT
OF THE SHADOW AND BOOST
OPPORTUNITY.
AND THIS MOTION, WHILE IT GETS
THE BALL ROLLING TO DO THE
ANALYSIS THAT WE NEED TO SEE
WHAT ARE THE INCENTIVES, HOW
CAN WE CUT THE RED TAPE
SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS NEW FORM
OF PRODUCTION THAT IS JUST
GROWING GANG BUSTERS THAT WE
NEED TO GET AHOLD OF.
FOR THAT I ASK FOR YOUR
AYE-VOTE.
>> Council President: THANK
YOU, SO ITEM NUMBER 1 IS BEFORE
US, OPEN THE ROLL, CLOSE THE
ROLL, TABULATE THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, BEFORE WE GO TO PUBLIC
COMMENT.
I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT AND
RECOGNIZE MR. NAZARIAN OF THE
SECOND COUNCIL DISTRICT FOR A
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AND
RECOGNITION.
>> A. Nazarian: THANK YOU,
COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
AND THANK YOU COLLEAGUES.
I WANTED TO TAKE A MINUTE AND
IN LIGHT OF WHAT IS GOING ON IN
IRAN, SPEAK TO THE RESENT
EVENTS AND SHARE WITH YOU A
LITTLE BIT ABOUT MY OWN
EXPERIENCE AS WELL.
COLLEAGUES, IN IRAN WHERE I WAS
BON, PEOPLE ALL OVER THE
COUNTRY HAVE TAKEN TO THE
STREETS TO PROTEST AN
INTOLERABLE ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT, QUESTIONING
INFLATION AND A SUFFOCATING OF
AUTHORITARIAN REGIME.
AS IN THE PAST P THE REGIME HAS
RESPONDED WITH SHOCKING
BRUTALITY.
ALTHOUGH I HAVE SPOKEN PUBLICLY
ELSEWHERE ABOUT THESE EVENTS, I
REFRAIN FROM SPEAKING ABOUT
KNEES EVENTS UNTIL TODAY.
THEY HAVE AWAKENED PAINFUL
MEMORIES OF MY DEPARTURE IN
IRAN, I WANT TO PUT THEM IN
PERSPECTIVE BEFORE I SPOKE TO
YOU.
AS A VIDEO PLAYS IN THE
BACKGROUND.
TO UNDERSTAND THE PROTEST
UNFOLDING IN IRAN TODAY IT
HELPS TO LOOK AT THE COUNTRY'S
MODERN HISTORY.
IN 1953 IRAN'S DEMOCRATIC
ELECTED PRIME MINISTER.
THIS OCCURED AFTER MOSDEF OIL
INDUSTRY WHICH HAD BEEN
CONTROLLED BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
FOLLOWING THE KOOP, HE WAS
REINSTATED AND RULED WITH
BACKING FROM GOVERNANCE.
OVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS K IRAN
BECAME CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH THE
WEST BUT CONTINUED TO FINALIZE
THE NATIONALIZING OF ITS OWN
OIL RESOURCES TO KEEP THE
WEALTH INTERNALLY IN THE
COUNTRY AND GROW ITS
INFRASTRUCTURE.
BUT WHILE THE COUNTRY
MODERNIZED ECONOMICALLY, MANY
IRANIANS FELT EXCLUDED BY ALOUD
WESTERN INFLUENCE TO YET AGAIN
PENETRATE IRAN.
AND BY 1978, WIDESPREAD PROTEST
ERUPTED ACROSS IRAN,
DEMONSTRATIONS GREW OVER THE
COURSE OF A YEAR AND MET WITH
VIOLENCE.
IN 1979, DESHAF LEAD THE
COUNTRY TO AVOID BLOODSHED AND
REVOLUTION TO POWER.
IRAN BECAME AN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
WHERE RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY
CONSERVATIVE RELIGIOUS
AUTHORITY YIELD POWER OVER THE
ELECTED GOVERNMENT.
AND THE DECADES THAT FOLLOWED,
IRAN EXPERIENCED WAR WITH IRAQ
AND REPRESSION AND INCREASING
TENSIONS WITH WESTERN COUNTRIES.
SANCTIONS WERE IMPOSED ON IRAN
TO THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM AND ITS
SUPPRESSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS.
THESE SANCTIONS SIGNIFICANTLY
AFFECTED THE ECONOMY CONTRIBUTE
TO GO INFLATION, UNEMPLOYMENT
AND REDUCE ACCESS TO GLOBAL
MARKETS.
THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD, IRAN
HAS SEEN REPEATED WAVES OF
PROTEST IN 2019, THE MOST
RESENT EVENTS IN 2022 WHERE THE
MESS AFRNLTS AMINA DAY WERE
ESTABLISHED THERE AFTER.
DRIVEN BY PRESSURES AND
POLITICAL DISSATISFACTION AND
SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS.
EACH TIME AUTHORITY RESPONDED
WITH MEDIA RESTRUCTIONS AND
MASS ARRESTS AND LETHAL FORCE.
THE CURRENT PROTEST FIT INTO
THIS LONGER PATTERN, WHILE
RESENT DEMONSTRATIONS WERE
TRIGGERED BY ECONOMIC HARDSHIP,
THEY ALSO REFLECT DECADES OF
ACCUMULATED FRUSTRATION OVER
THE FREEDOMS, HUMAN RIGHTS
ABUSES AND LIVING CONDITIONS.
TODAY'S UNREST IS IS NOT
HAPPENING IN ISOLATION.
IT IS PART OF A HISTORIC CYCLE
SHAPED BY FOREIGN INTERVENTION,
AUTHORITARIAN RULE, ECONOMIC
STRAIN AND PUBLIC DEMANDS FOR
REFORM.
A REGIME IN IRAN HAS BLOCKED
ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INCLUDING INTERNET.
SO WE DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY
IRANIANS HAVE DIED IN THE
LATEST WAVE OF STATE SPONSORED
VIOLENCE, 6,000, 36,000,
UPWARDS OF EVEN 50,000 ARE SOME
ESTIMATES.
BY ANY ACCOUNT TSZ A MASSACRE
OF HISTORIC PROPORTION
APPROXIMATES COMMITTED BY
GOVERNMENT AGAINST ITS OWN
PEOPLE FOR EXERCISING THE
UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHT OF
PROTEST.
THIS IS A CRIME AGAINST
HUMANITY.
I KNOW SOME OF MY COLLEAGUES
WOULD LIKE TO SAY A FEW WORDS.
COUNCILMEMBER YAROSLAVSKY,
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THE FIRST
TO SPEAK?
>> K. Yaroslavsky: THANK YOU,
COUNCILMEMBER NAZARIAN.
I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
RECOGNIZE THE UNFOLDING CRISIS
IN IRAN AND IN SOLIDARITY WITH
THE IRANIAN COMMUNITY HERE IN
LOS ANGELES.
I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SOME
REMARKS.
HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS
REPORT THOUSANDS OF IRANIANS
HAVE BEEN DETAILED OR KILLED.
SEVERE COMMUNICATIONS, BLACKOUT
HAS LEFT REPORTING IMPOSSIBLE
AND QUESTIONS ABOUT WHO REMAINS
ALIVE.
IT'S HEART WRENCHING.
AS WE'RE ALL AWARE, LOS ANGELES
IS HOME TO ONE OF THE LARGEST
IRANIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE
WORLD, MANY ANGELINOS CAME HERE
AFTER THE 1979 REVOLUTION AND
MANY OF OUR CONSTITUENTS STILL
HAVE PARENTS, CHILDREN AND
LOVED ONES IN IRAN.
TODAY FAMILIES HERE ARE
WATCHING EVENTS UNFOLD WITH
FEAR, UNABLE TO REACH THE
PEOPLE THEY LOVE OR CONFIRM
THEIR SAFETY.
COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 INCLUDES
WESTWOOD KNOWN TO MANY, AS
TERALGELES.
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO
RECOGNIZE THE GRIEF FEAR AND
UNCERTAINITY CARRIED BY
ANGELINOS WAITING FOR NEWS FROM
FAMILY OVERSEAS AND OUR HEARTS
ARE WITH EVERY FAMILY.
>> Council President: THANK YOU.
WE HAVE COUNCILMEMBER RAMAN ON
THE QUEUE AS WELL.
>> N. Raman: YES, THANK YOU SO
MUCH COUNCILMEMBER NAZARIAN
FOR, BRINGING THIS FORWARD AND
FOR THE THOUGHTFUL WAY IN WHICH
YOU EXPLAINED THE CIRCUMSTANCES
IN IRAN TOAY.
I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T
KNOW THE HISTORY AND I
APPRECIATE THAT YOU LUMINATED
THAT AND THE FACT THAT YOU'RE
BRINGING ATTENTION TO THIS
ISSUE IN THESE CHAMBERS.
ESPECIALLY BECAUSE AS BOTH YOU
AND COUNCILMEMBER YAROSLAVSKY
MENTIONED, LOS ANGELES IS HOME
TO SO MANY IN THE IRANIAN
DIASPORA WHO FEEL THE
CONNECTION, THEY ARE BUSINESS
OWNERS, MEMBERS OF OUR
COMMUNITY, PUBLIC SERVANTS,
SCIENTISTS ON AND ON AND ON.
AND I THINK THIS CITY HAS
REALLY BEEN SHAPED BY THEIR
PRESENCE.
SO IT IS RIGHT THAT YOU BRING
THESE ISSUES UP IN THESE
CHAMBERS AND I THANK YOU FOR
THAT.
AND I DON'T SC MUCH MORE TO ADD
TO THE WORDS THAT YOU YOU BOTH
SO ELOQUENTLY SHARED.
BUT WE STAND WITH THE FAMILIES
OF ANGELINOS WHO ARE WORRIED
ABOUT FAMILIES ABROAD AND
CONCERNED ABOUT RISING RHETORIC
HERE AT HOME AND ASKING TO
SPEAK OUT ABOUT THESE ISSUES
SAFELY AND FULLY IN THE CITY
THAT THEY LIVE IN NOW AND THE
CITY THAT THEY LOVE AND WE
STAND WITH THEM.
I THINK LOS ANGELES HAS SHOWN
UP FOR ITS VARIED COMMUNITIES,
ITS VARIED DIASPORA COMMUNITIES
NOT ONLY IN MOMENTS OF
CELEBRATION BUT IN TIMES LIKE
THIS IN FEAR WHERE FAMILY
MEMBERS ARE REALLY TERRIFIED
ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING BACK
HOME.
AND I, YOU KNOW, I HAVE TO DEEP
'EM EMPATHY FOR WHAT THE
COMMUNITY IS GOING THROUGH
RIGHT NOW.
I THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO
STAND WITH YOU.
>> Council President: MR.
NAZARIAN.
>> A. Nazarian: THANK YOU, MR.
PRESIDENT.
THANK YOU AGAIN, COUNCILMEMBER
RAMAN AND YAROSLAVSKY.
I JUST WANT TO END THIS TODAY
BY ASKING ALL OF US TO STAND IN
A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR
EVERYONE THAT HAS PERISHED AND
MANY OF WHO'S NAMES WE WILL
NEVER KNOW.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
» A. Nazarian: THANK YOU,
COLLEAGUES.
>> Council President: THANK YOU
SO MUCH, MR. NAZARIAN, AND WITH
THAT, WE'LL GO INTO PUBLIC
COMMENT FOR THIS MORNING'S
MEETING.
>> City Attorney: TO PEOPLE
PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENT, WHEN
IT'S YOUR TURN TO SPEAK, PLEASE
STATE WHICH OF THE AGENDA ITEMS
YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO.
WE WILL TELL YOU WHEN YOUR TIME
IS UP.
WHEN SPEAKING ON THE AGENDA
ITEMS, YOU MUST BE ON TOPIC.
OUR GOAL IS TO GET THROUGH AS
MANY SPEAKERS AS WE CAN.
IF TUR NOT ON TOPIC OR IF WE
CANNOT TELL WHETHER YOU'RE ON
TOPIC, YOU WILL GET ONE BRIEF
WARNING FROM ME OR THE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT.
AT THAT POINT, YOU NEED TO GET
IMMEDIATELY AND CLEARLY ON
TOPIC.
IF YOU DO NOT DO SO OR STRAY
OFF TOPIC, YOU WILL FORFEIT THE
REST OF YOUR SPEAKING TIME AND
WE WILL MOVE ON TO THE NEXT
SPEAKER.
THE ITEMS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT DURING THIS REGULAR
MEETING ARE ITEMS, 12 THROUGH
42, SO AGAIN THE ITEMS THAT ARE
OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DURING
THE REGULAR MEETING, ARE ITEMS
12 THROUGH 42.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ALSO
SPEAK FOR UP TO ONE MINUTE FOR
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT.
DURING GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT,
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SPEAK
TO ANY OF THE ITEMS OR ANYTHING
ELSE WITHIN THE CITY
JURISDICTION.
ONE THING TO NOTE WITH REGARDS
FOR THE ITEMS, IF YOU'RE HERE
FOR ITEM 43, THAT'S PART OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA SO IT'S
NOT CURRENTLY OPEN BUT WE WILL
PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THAT
MEETING LATER TODAY.
I HAVE A COUPLE MORE
ANNOUNCEMENTS IF I CAN HAVE THE
FIRST ONE ALOUD TO THE ROOM
PLEASE.
IF YOU REQUIRE A SPANISH
LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, PLEASE
MAKE SURE TO PAWS EVERY FEW
SENTENCES SO IS THE INTERPRETER
CAN INTERPRET.
>> Interpreter: [SPEAKING
SPANISH]
>> City Attorney: DON'T WORRY,
WE WILL PAUSE YOUR TIME WHILE
THE INTERPRETERS ARE
INTERPRETING SO YOU WILL GET
THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME AS
EVERYONE ELSE.
THANK YOU.
>> Interpreter: [SPEAKING
SPANISH]
>> City Attorney: ADDITIONALLY,
IF YOU'VE MADE AN ACCOMMODATION
REQUEST PURSUANT WITH THE ADA
WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE OR IF
YOU WOULD LIKE TO, IN ORDER TO
MAKE USE OF THE WIRELESS
MICROPHONE, ONCE IT'S YOUR TURN
TO SPEAK, PLEASE LET THE
SERGEANT KNOW SO THEY CAN
PROVIDE YOU WITH THE WIRELESS
MICROPHONE.
FINALLY, THE ORDER IN WHICH WE
CALL NAMES, IS RANDOM THAT IS
TO SAY THAT IT'S RANDOMLY
GENERATED.
SO IN ORDER FOR US TO
ACCOMMODATE AS MANY PEOPLE AS
POSSIBLE, WE ASK THAT YOU
PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOU LINE UP
TO SPEAK.
THANK YOU.
>> Clerk: WE WILL NOW BEGIN TO
CALL THE NEXT FEW NAMES.
ANDREW G, PALOMA B, DONNA
WASHINGTON, GEORGE B, AND PAUL.
» Speaker: ALL ITEMS AND
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, GOOD
MORNING, YOU HAVE THREE MINUTES
FOR THE ITEMS AND ONE FOR
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Speaker: SO 20 IS RELATE
TODAY'S ACCEPTING GRANTS FOR
OPENING AND SLOW STREETS,
SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA.
I ZOOM THIS IS LIKE CYCLE VILLA
AND THOSE EVENTS ARE VERY WELL
PUT ON AND OKAY FOR THE
COMMUNITY, I GUESS.
ITEM 21 IS SECURING THE PERMITS
ON FOR DECEMBER 31, 2025, SO I
GUESS THEY DIDN'T SECURE THE
PERMITS FOR THAT EVENT.
WOW.
SO.
LET'S SEE.
WE'VE GOT A NUMBER OF LAWSUITS,
MORE MONEY TO BLOW THROUGH
BECAUSE OF YOUR INCOME [P-E/]
PETENT LEADERSHIP, ALL KINDS OF
FUN STUFF THAT YOU GOT LAWSUIT
OVER BECAUSE AGAIN THE CITY IS
NOT REPAIRING THE SIDEWALKS.
ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS
SHOOTING AND KILLING PEOPLE
LEFT AND RIGHT.
SO YOU'VE GOT ALL OF THESE
DIFFERENT LAWSUITS THAT ARE
GOING TO BLOW THROUGH THE
CITY'S BUDGET AND MONEY, JUST
BECAUSE YOU WON'T ACTUALLY DO
YOUR JOBS AND FIX THE STREETS,
HOLD LAPD ACCOUNTABLE, ALL THAT
STUFF.
WE SHOULD REALLY DEFUND THE
DEPARTMENT AND IT'S DRAINING
THE BUDGET AND CAUSING LOTS OF
PROBLEMS.
GENERAL PUBLIC COME.
>> City Attorney: YOU HAVE ONE
MINUTE.
>> Speaker: TRACI, WHAT IS
GOING ON WITH YOUR DEPUTY,
WRITING ALL KINDS OF STUFF
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY.
THAT'S WHO TRACI PARK STAFFS,
FALL-RIGHT WEIRDOS WHO WRITE
ALL THESE LIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO
GO TO POLICE COMMISSION, HOLD
THEM ACCOUNTABLE BECAUSE THEY
DON'T HOLD THE LAPD ACCOUNTABLE
AND THEN THESE WEIRDOS THAT SHE
USED TO EMPLOYEE GO AND WRITE
ALL OF THESE BLATANT LIES AND
ALL OF THIS NONSENSE.
ONE OF THE MOST DISGUSTING
ARTICLE THAT I'VE SEEN RECENTLY.
BASICALLY TRYING TO BE AN
AGITATER AT THE MEETING.
FIRE JIM McDONNELL, LAPD IS
STILL AIDING AND ABETTING IN
ICE KIDNAPPINGS.
DEFUND THE POLICE.
YEAH.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
SDWRIE, GENERAL COMMENT PLEASE.
>> City Attorney: YOU HAVE A
MINUTE.
>> Speaker: MY NAME IS PALOMA,
AS THE CITY PREPARES TO HOST
THE WORLD CUP AND WORLD
OLYMPICS GAMES, FIFA AND LA28
WERE REQUIRED TO COMMIT HUMAN
RIGHTS PLANS BY DECEMBER 31 BUT
THOSE PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN
RELEASED RECENTLY.
THE WORLD CUP IS JUST SIX
MONTHS AWAY, WHICH LIMITS THE
TIME TO PUT PREVENTION MEASURES
IN PLACE ESPECIALLY APPROACH ON
WORKER SAFETY AND SERVICES
THROUGH HARM OCCURS.
ALL REPORTS WIZ YOU HAVE
RECEIVED ON YOUR OFFICES CALLS
ON FIFA TO EACH SET ASIDE ABOUT
3 MILLION FROM THEIR OWN
BUDGETS, COMPARED TO THE
BILLIONS THAT THESE GENERATE,
BUT WITHOUT FUNDING A PLAN ON
PAPER, DOES NOT PROTECT
EVERYONE.
SO FAR 38 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS
THE STATE AND STATE, GROUPS TO
SEE TRAFFIC IN FIRSTHAND HAVE
SIGNED ON IN SUPPORT.
WE URGE THE CITY TO PUSH FOR
TRANSPARENCY AND ZEN SURE THESE
CONTRIBUTE TO PREVENTION OF
HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
THANK YOU.
>> Clerk: BEFORE THE NEXT
SPEAKER PROCEEDS, I'LL BE
CALLING THE NEXT FEW NAMES, SA
RA, SHERI BELL, ALLISON RYLEE
AND LAURA FM.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: PUBLIC COMMENT AND
ITEM NUMBER 5.
>> City Attorney: SO ITEM
NUMBER 5 IS NOT OPEN FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT.
BUT YOU CAN SPEAK TO IT DURING
GENERAL.
YOU HAVE A MINUTE, GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: I'M WITH THE
CARPENTER WHICH REPRESENTS
45,000 HARD WORKING CARPENTERS
ACROSS CALIFORNIA.
WHILE WE RESPECT THE CITY'S
INTEREST AND ACTION THAT
UNDERMINE AB2011 AS IT RELATES
TO COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR, RISK
UNDERMINING BOTH, THE CREATION
OF MORE HOUSING UNITS AND GOOD
PAYING CONSTRUCTION JOBSMENT SO
MEET THIS MOMENT, LOS ANGELES
NEEDS MORE HOUSING, NOT
BARRIERS OF UNCERTAINITY.
IT MUST BE PAIRED WITHSTAND
ADSER INCLUDING A--MINIMUM WAGE
TO ENSURE THE INDUSTRY CAN
RECRUIT.
AS SPONSOR AS A B2011 OUR
INTENT WAS CLEAR TO REDUCE
BARRIERS AND LABOR STANDARDS
AND MAXIMIZE LAND BY
TRANSFORMING IT INTO HOUSING.
WE RESPECTFULLY ASK THE CITY
ENGAGE WITH US ON MATTERS
RELATED TO 2011.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: 5.
>> City Attorney: SO YOU HAVE
ONE MINUTE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
COMMENT.
GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: MY NAME IS ROBERT
TUCKERSON, THIS IS RELATING TO
THE PROPOSED HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ON THE WOOD LAND
HILLS COUNTRY CLUB.
MY FAMILY AND I HAVE LIVED
THERE ADJACENT TO THE CLUB FOR
20 PLUS YEARS.
WHEN MY DAUGHTER RECENTLY MOVED
TO THE HOUSE THERE AS WELL.
THE AREA IS VERY DENSELY
POPULATED, THE STREETS SOUTH OF
THE CLUB, WE REFER TO AS A
SPAGHETTI STREETS.
IT'S AN APP DESCRIPTION.
THE STREETS ARE WIND', THEY'RE
VERY NARROW.
BECAUSE OF CARS PARKED ON THE
STREETS, IT'S USUALLY ONE WAY
TRAFFIC.
WE SENTLY IN THE PALISADES
FIRE, WE GOT AN EVACUATION
NOTICE.
WE DIDN'T ULTIMATELY HAVE TO
EVACUATE BUT MY FAMILY PACKED
UP AND MOVED OUT.
SO THE THREAT OF AN EVACUATION
AND ITS POTENTIAL DPI SAFTER
DISASTER THERE IS NOT
HYPOTHETICAL, IT IS REAL.
>> City Attorney: YES, SO WE
HAVE TO GIVE EVERYONE THE SAME
AMOUNT OF TIME.
FOR OUR REGULAR ATTENDEES,
YOU'VE HEARD THIS MESSAGE
BEFORE, BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMENT
BECAUSE YOU'VE RUN OUT OF TIME
OR WE RUN OUT OF TIME, YOU CAN
DO SO AT LACOUNCIL.COM.
THE URL IS AT THE TOP OF THE
AGENDA.
YOU CAN ALSO DO A GOOGLE SEARCH
AND THAT'S THE FIRST THING THAT
COMES UP.
THANK YOU.
THE NEXT SPEAKER.
GOOD MORNING, WHICH ITEMS WOULD
YOU LIKE TO SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: 22.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, SO YOU
HAVE ONE MINUTE.
>> Speaker: MY NAME IS SARAH
LET'S, I'M EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OF L.A. COMMUNITY HOUSE HADING.
PLEASE DENY THE REQUEST TO PLAY
NASAMAN TO FIGHT.
I ALSO WANT TO CORRECT THE
RECORD BECAUSE PROJECT
OPPONENTS AND NASAMAN ARE
MAKING FALSE CLAIMS THAT THERE
IS FRAUD ASSOCIATED WITH THE
LOT 31 AND LOOK APPRAISERS
OVER 12 MILLION.
THERE IS NO FRAUD!
THE CITY OWNED PARCEL WHEN LOT
WAS ZONED FOR OPEN SPACE AND
THE LOW VALUE REFLECTS THE OPEN
SPACE ZONING.
THE SUBSEQUENT APPRAISALS WERE
COMMISHED AFTER THIS COUNCIL
COULD ACCOMMODATE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PLUS PARKING AND RETAIL.
PLEASE DON'T WASTE MORE CITY
FUNDS ON EXPENSIVE LAWYERS
INSTEAD GET BEHIND THE PROJECT
WHICH WAS SUPPORTED WITH
MULTIPLE VOTES BETWEEN 2016 AND
2022.
>> City Attorney: NEXT SPEAKER.
GOOD MORNING, WHICH ITEM WOULD
YOU LIKE TO SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: ITEM 10 AND GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: ITEM 10 AND
GENERAL?
SO ITEM 10 IS NOT OPEN FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT BUT YOU CAN
SPEAK TO IT DURING GENERAL.
>> Speaker: MY NAME IS SHERAY
DEL AND I'M A FILMMAKER.
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR VOTING
YES I WANT TO THANK MR. GIBSON
AND THANK MR. BLUMENFIELD,
LAYING OUT THE INITIATIVE SO
CLEARLY AND WHAT YOU SAID THIS
MORNING.
I AGREE WITH YOUR VISION THAT
YOU PRESENTED AND I APPRECIATE
THE LEADERSHIP THAT BROUGHT
THIS FORWARD.
NOW IT HAS PASSES, THE NEXT
STEP TO MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS
THE RESOURCES THAT IT NEEDS TO
SUCCEED.
STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY AND KEEP
TALLIES HERE IN LOS ANGELES.
BUT ONLY IF FUNDED AT THE LEVEL
THAT MATCHES THE POTENTIAL.
AS A FILMMAKER, AND SOMEWHAT
COMMITTED TO HIRING WORK, IS
KNOW JUST FIRSTHAND THE IMPACT
THIS SUPPORT CAN HAVE AND WITH
PROPER FUNDING IT CAN OPEN
DOORS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER
REALLY HAD A CHANCE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS INDUSTRY.
THANK YOU FOR THIS INITIATIVE
AND I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING A
CREATOR.
THANK YOU, THAT'S FOR YOU.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: 22 AND GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, SO
SUFFICIENT ONE MINUTE FOR THE
ITEM AND ONE MINUTE FOR THE
GENERAL COMMENT.
>> Speaker: HI I'M JANET, FOR
COMMUNITY HOUSING.
I'M HERE AGAIN ASKING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO LIVE UP TO YOUR
COMMITMENT.
THE CITY ASKED FOR THE VENICE
SITE TO BE BUILT IN 2016, THE
CODEVELOPERS DEVELOPED--SORRY.
THE CODEVELOPERS WON THE RIGHT
TO DO THAT AND THE CITY
APPROVED THE ENTITLEMENT IN
2021 AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT
IN 2022.
THE CITY DEFENDED ITS ACTIONS
IN COURT IN 2023 AND 4 AND THEN
THE NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBER
TRACI PARK AND OUR CITY
ATTORNEY HAVE SCHEMED AND
CALLED AND STALLED AND DELAYED
AND MADE UP.
AND NOW THE CITY COUNCIL IS
BEING ASKED TO SPEND ANOTHER
THREE QUARTERS OF MILLION
DOLLARS TO FIGHT AND OBSTRUCT
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IT ASKED
US TO BUILD AND UNDER CONTRACT
TO BUILD.
WE HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THAT
THE CITY ASKED US TO DO,
INCLUDING GETTING THE TITLE
APPROVED.
IF THE CITY CONTINUES TO WASTE
ITS PUBLIC RESOURCES, THE STOP
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, I'M AFRAID
THE CITY DESERVES WHAT THE
HOUSING UNIT WILL DO WHICH IS
TO TAKE AWAY THE PRO HOUSING
DESIGNATION.
LET'S BE CLEAR THIS IS NOT WHAT
THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES
DESERVE.
WE NEED MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ALL OVER THE CITY.
SO WE'RE ASKING TODAY TO STOP
WASTING PUBLIC RESOURCES AND
TELL THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
TRACI PARK THAT YOU WILL NOT
CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THEIR LIES
AND YOU CARE ABOUT AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND YOU WILL MAKE SURE
THAT THIS DEAL GETS BUILT.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
[APPLAUSE]
.
>> Clerk: BEFORE THE NEXT
SPEAKER SPEAKS, I'LL BE CALLING
THE LAST FOUR NAMES.
EXCUSE ME, THREE NAMES.
LINDA LUX, VALERIE BURKELY,
YEAH, THAT'S IT.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, BOARD
I WANT TO JUST TOUCH ON 21 AND
22 AND PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: OKAY SO YOU
HAVE TWO MINUTES FOR THE ITEMS
AND ONE MORE PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Speaker: I SEE IT RELATES TO
FINANCES AND MY BIGGEST THING
IS GET SCIENTOLOGY'S MONEY
WHETHER THAT'S THROUGH HIDING
GROUPS ANY KIND OF PROGRAMS
LIKE THIS.
ANY KIND OF VOLUNTEERS CHECK
YOU'RE GETTING FROM GALAXY
PRESS OR ANY OTHER SORT OF
FINANCIAL CHECKS COMING FROM
SCIENTOLOGY, IS INHUMANE.
IT IS INHUMANE, IT'S A
CHILD-TRAFFICKING CULT SO
PLEASE BE AWARE WHILE YOU'RE
APPROVING FINANCES AND GETTING
MORE MONEY FOR THE HOMELESS
STRUCTURE AND STUFF, PLEASE
MAKE SURE THAT IS NOT COMING
FROM. CULT OF SCIENTOLOGY'S
POCKET.
OKAY AND THEN I'LL MOVE ON TO
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, ONE
MINUTE.
>> Speaker: I'M GOING TO TALK
ABOUT SAFE-POINTING BY THE
CITY, IT'S A TACTIC USED BY THE
CULT OF SCIENTOLOGY WHILE
CONCEALING ITS TRUE PURPOSE.
SCIENTOLOGY ACHIEVES THIS
THROUGH FRONT GROUPS THAT
APPEAR TO BE A SECULAR CHARITY,
DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HUMAN
RIGHTS INITIATIVES OR MENTAL
HEALTH ALTERNATIVES BECAUSE
SCIENTOLOGY DOESN'T AGREE OR
BELIEVE IN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTHCARE.
SCIENTOLOGY IS A RECOGNIZED
CULT AND CONTROLLED GROUP IN
MULTIPLE COUNTRIES.
I HOPE YOU'RE LISTEN BEING, I
KNOW THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE
TALKING, YOU SHOULD BE
LISTENING TO THE PUBLIC COMMENT.
SCIENTOLOGY IS A RECOGNIZED AS
A CULT OR A HIGH CONTROLLED
GROUP IN A MULTIPLE COUNTRIES
AND FORMER MEMBERS HAVE
DOCUMENTED EXTENSIVE HARM!
INCLUDING COERCE OF CONTROL.
NEXT TIME DON'T FUCKEN TALK.
>> Speaker: HELLO.
>> City Attorney: YOU HAVE
THREE MINUTES FOR THE ITEMS AND
ONE MINUTE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Speaker: I DO WANT TO
APPLAUD MR. LEE, ALTHOUGH HE
STILL OWES ME AN APOLOGY.
HE WAS LISTENING MORE THAN
OTHERS.
YOU STILL OWE ME A APOLOGY.
FOR THE NEW YEARS EVENTS, I'M
GLAD YOU'RE PUTTING THIS ON THE
RECORD BUT I WANT TO KNOW WHY
YOU DIDN'T PUT IT ON RECORD SO
THE PUBLIC COULD HAVE ANALYZED
IT OR DISCUSSED IT FOR WHEN
SCIENTOLOGY GET THEIR SHRINE ON
NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT WHERE THEY
SHUT DOWN ALL FOUR STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS ILLEGALLY BY THE WAY
BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT ALOUD TO
PREVENT PEDESTRIANS FROM THE
SIDEWALKS, BUT MR. CURREN'S
AREA, YOU KNOW, COLLUDED WITH
STREET SERVICES AND LAPD TO
MAKE IT WHERE THEY DID DO THAT.
AND IT'S ILLEGAL AND THE CITY
ATTORNEY SHOULD HAVE INTERVENED
BUT BECAUSE THIS STUFF DOES NOT
COME BEFORE YOU GUYS, YOU DON'T
DISCUSS IT.
AND I'M SURE SMOKING SCAN WOULD
AGREE, YOU SHOULD NOT SHUT DOWN
FOUR STRAOEZ WITH THE USC GAME
GOING ON AND CHRISTMAS AND
HAVING SCIENCETOLOGIST SIT
THERE AND CHECK THE IDs OF
STUDENTS TO SEE IF THEY BELONG
THERE OR NOT.
THAT'S ILLEGAL.
MR. LEE IS TRYING TO MAKE IT
MORE TRANSPARENT AND PUTTING
THIS STUFF ON THE RECORD.
BUT MR. LEE, IF YOU'RE
LISTENING, I WOULD ALMOST BE
WILLING TO WAIVE THE APOLOGY
BUT I'M NOT.
YOU'RE GOING TO BE SUED.
SO IS THE ONE WITH THE LAWYER
WHERE YOU HAVE TO GIVE THEM
MORE MONEY, OF COURSE YOU HAVE
TO GIVE THEM MORE MONEY.
YOU HAVE LAWSUITS UP THE WASOO
COMING, STOP ALLOWING THINGS
THAT ARE ILLEGAL.
OKAY.
AND THEN THE ONE WITH THE
SLOWER THE STREETS, THE STREET
SLOWING.
I'M ALL FOR THAT, BUT THE
PROBLEM IS, YOU CAN ALSO
TRAFFIC, WE'VE BEEN TELLING YOU
THAT SCIENTOLOGY KEEPS ACTING
AS IT IS NOT.
SO ALL THE TRAFFIC IS FORCED ON
TO OTHER STREETS.
WHICH MAKES IT MORE DANGEROUS
FOR PARENTS THAT ARE KIDS MAYBE
PLAYING OR RIDING THEIR BIKES.
>> City Attorney: I DON'T THINK
THIS IS ON THE AGENDA.
>> Speaker: IT IS ON THE AGENDA.
>> City Attorney: YOU NEED TO
SPEAK TO THE ACTUAL ITEM.
>> Speaker: 21, STREET SLOWING.
I NEED YOU TO FIND STREETS TO
HELP STOP TRAFFIC TO OTHER
STREETS TO ENSURE THAT ALL
OTHER STREETS HAVE ACCESS.
IF YOU'RE TRYING TO SLOW
TRAFFIC DOWN FOR ONE STREET AND
THE OTHER STREET IS PUBLIC, BUT
SLAVE LABOR IS TRYING TO
PREVENT PEOPLE FROM DRIVING IT,
THAT ADS MORE TRAFFIC TO THEIR
SURROUNDING STREET.
I DISAGREE WITH YOU, AND I BET
SMOKING SCAN WOULD AGREE WITH
ME.
YOU CAN HAVE SLOWING DOWN IF
YOU MAKE SURE ALL STREETS ARE
ACCESSIBLE.
NOW PUBLIC COMMENT.
WE WENT TO BURBANK YESTERDAY,
OH WHAT A DIFFERENT WORLD.
THEY ACTUALLY LISTEN TO YOU,
CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT.
A CITY COUNCIL THAT ACTUALLY
LISTENS BUT AFTERWARDS THEY GET
TO RESPOND TO ALL THE SPEAKERS
AND EVERYONE THANKED US FOR
GOING AND APPLAUDED LAURA FOR
BEING BRAVE TO COME AND STEL
HER STORY.
THEY'RE TRYING TO DESTROY US,
YOU KNOW.
TO BE ABLE TO COME FORWARD.
OKAY, BUT AND YOU KNOW, ONE OF
THE COUNCIL PEOPLE TOLD US, I
SAID WOW, IT'S SO DIFFERENT TO
L.A., NO OFFENSE TO L.A.
SHE SAID THAT THEY CAME HERE,
OAY AND SPOKE BEFORE YOU GUYS
AND, AND NOBODY WAS LISTENING.
AND THIS IS A CITY COUNCIL OF
ANOTHER, A SURROUNDING CITY
CAME HERE, AND THEY WERE ALL IN
THEIR PHONES AND STARTED
TALKING.
I SEE MR. LEE TALKING, YOU WERE
REALLY RUDE TO ME, BUT I
APPLAUD YOU FOR TRYING TO
LISTEN.
>> City Attorney: SPEAKER, YOUR
TIME IS EXPIRED.
NEXT SPEAKER.
>> Clerk: BEFORE THE NEXT
SPEAKER, I'LL BE CALLING THE
NEXT FEW NAMES, EJER, A WILL HE
ALEJANDRO.
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, I'M
VALERIE, COMMENTING ON CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE, I'LL BE SPEAKING
ON ITEM 9.
RETAIL BAN FRAMEWORK.
MANY RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
ADOPTED CASHLESS FORCING THEM
TO REVERSE COURSE.
CASH ASSISTANCE ALSO HELPED
REDUCE THEFT AND SAFETY
CONCERNS ESPECIALLY IN HIGH
CRIME OR HIGH VOLUME SETTINGS.
WHILE WE SHARE THE COUNCIL'S
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND
INCLUSION, A ONE-SIZE FITS ALL,
MORE AFFECTIVE WAY TO SEE
SUPPORT UNDER BANKS COMMUNITIES
WITHOUT RESTRICTIN MONTHED
PELZ.
WE URGE THE COUNCIL TO WORK
COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE
BUSINESS WITH SOLUTIONS THAT
PROMOTE COMPROMISING.
THANK YOU.
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING UX I'M
LINDA WILL YOU BESINGSINGER, I
WORK WITH VENICE COMMUNITY
HOUSE HADING, I WORKED AND
LIVED IN THE VENICE COMMUNITY
SINCE 1970.
I'M HERE TO REMIND THAT VENICE
AND THE CITY NEED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING.
THE CITY HAS ALREADY SPENT
620,000 TO HIRE LAWYERS TO
FIGHT THE VENICE PROJECT THAT
HAS BEEN APPROVED TWICE BY THIS
CITY COUNCIL.
AND NOW YOU'RE ASKING TO SPEND
ANOTHER 760,000 TO FIGHT, THE
OPTICS ARE HORRIBLE.
IT'S JUST, THINK ABOUT IT, IT'S
INCONSIDERATE AND
UNCONSCIOUSABLE TO TRY TO FIGHT
THIS PROJECT THAT IS APPROVED
BY EVERYONE.
PLEASE DON'T WASTE ANYMORE
MONEY ON EXPENSIVE OUTSIDE
LAWYERS TO FIGHT AGAINST
AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
YOU ALSO RISK LOSING THE, THE
HOUSING DESIGNATION BY THE
STATE AND WOULD LOSE, MANY
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND I KNOW
THAT THE COUNCIL DOES NOT WANT
TO RISK THAT SO BE VERY CAREFUL
IN CONSIDERING THIS VOTE.
AGAINST--THANK YOU.
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: YOU HAVE A
MINUTE.
GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING,
EVERYONE, COUNCILMEMBERS, I'M
EDWIN, I USE TODAY WORK AT WING
STOP BUT EARLIER THIS MONTH I
WAS TERMINATED.
SO BEFORE THAT, WE FILE A
COMPLAINT BECAUSE WE WERE
EXPOSED TO BURN HOUSES AND
FORCED TO WORK BEING SICK WITH
COVID AND NOT ONLY THAT, ONE
TIME THE MANAGER CAME TO WORK
BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL AND CARRYING OUT AGAIN.
SO MY EMPLOYER, DIDN'T FOCUS ON
FIX THE PROBLEMS, AND INSTEAD
OF THAT, THEY WERE AGAINST US.
SO I BELIEVE I WAS TERMINATED
BECAUSE EXERCISING MY RIGHTS
AND AND FOR BEING A MEMBER OF
THE WORKERS UNION.
AND I'M HERE ONE MORE TIME TO
SUPPORT THE WORK ORDINANCE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
>> Clerk: BEFORE THE NEXT
SPEAKER COMMENCES, I'LL BE
CALLING THE NEXT FEW NAMES.
ALAN PICK P JUDY B, AND KENDRA
K.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, I'M
HERE TO GIVE PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: SO YOU HAVE
ONE MINUTE, GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: I'M A LEJANDRA I'M
A MEMBER OF THE FAST FOOD UNION
AND I WORK FOR TACO BELL IN
DISTRICT 8.
WE ARE SICK OF THE ABUSE AT
WORK AND WE NEED TO YOU TO
PROTECT OURSELVES AND EACH
OTHER.
I WORK AT TACO BELL AND FILED A
COMPLAINT AFTER I WAS CHASED
BEHIND THE COUNTER BY A MAN WHO
WAS SEXUALLY HARASSING MY
CO-WORKERS.
VIOLENCE LIKE THIS IS CONSTANT
SINCE WE NEVER GOT TRAINING ON
HOW TO PROTECT OURSELVES.
SO IN A MOMENT I GRABBED A
PIZZA CUTTER TO DEFEND MYSELF.
WE SHOULD HAVE HAD A WORKING
PANIC BUTTON, WHEN I SPOKE
ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED, THEY CUT
MY HOURS OFF AND MOVED ME TO
ANOTHER STORE.
THAT'S NOT GOING SILENCE ME.
FAST FOOD WORKERS NEED TO KNOW
THEIR RIGHTS AND TRAINING OF
HOW TO SO WE CAN ENFORCE ALL
THE LAWS TOGETHER ON HOW TO
PROTECT OURSELVES.
NOT INSTEAD KEEPING US SILENT
AND MOVING.
THANK YOU.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: THIS WILL BE FOR
GENERAL PUBLIC DOCUMENT.
--COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: SO YOU HAVE
ONE MINUTE.
>> Speaker: I'M HERE TO TALK
ABOUT THE FAST FOOD ORDINANCE
I'M A BARISTA BY MIRACLE MILE.
STARBUCKS THINKS--BUT SING A
SONG, STARBUCKS WOULD RATHER
CAUSE DISORDER IF IT MEANS THE
STOCK HOLDER SEE GROWTH.
AS WE LEARN, THIS SEPTEMBER YOU
CAN CLOCK ON WEDNESDAY WITH
SCHEDULES FOR THE NEXT TWO
WEEKS ONLY TO FIND YOUR STORE
CLOSING PERMANENTLY THAT
SATURDAY WITH NO TIMELINE THE
COMPANY WILL ASK TO YOU RETURN
TO WORK.
THE REALITY IS UNSTABLE WORK
SCHEDULE, RISK LOSING YOUR
HEALTH INSURANCE DESPITE BEING
REQUIRED TO HAVE ONE 150
PERCENT AVAILABILITY.
IT IS FOR THESE REASONS AND
MORE I URGE YOU TO STAND WITH
150 FAST FOOD WORKERS.
HOLD THESE COMPANIES AND ENSURE
THAT THE FAIR FAST FOOD
ORDINANCE PASSES WITHOUT DELAY.
THANK YOU.
[APPLAUSE]
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: GENERAL PUBLIC
COMMENT AND 22.
>> City Attorney: OKAY YOU HAVE
ONE MINUTE FOR THE ITEM AND ONE
MINUTE FOR GENERAL.
GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: MY NAME IS JUDY
BRATINGMAN I'M HERE TO ASK YOU
TO VOTE AGAINST ALLOCATING MORE
MONEY TO FIGHT THE HOUSING
PROJECT.
AND I WANT TO GIVE YOU A LITTLE
CONTEXT, EVEN THOUGH A LOT OF
PEOPLE ARE NOT LISTENING.
TOO BAD.
TWO YEARS AGO, I AND ABOUT 20
OTHER VENICE NEIGHBORS DID A
VENICE PROJECT WHERE WE TOOK
PHOTOS OF ALL THE BUILDINGS
ALMOST 300 THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN
OFF THE MARKET USING THE ELLIS
ACT.
WE SAW OVER ALMOST 1400 UNITS
THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF THE
MARKET THAT WAY.
AND THAT DID NOT INCLUDE
THOUSANDS REMOVED FOR BY AIRBNB
AND HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS
REMOVED BY HARASSMENT LANDLORD
HARASSMENT OF TENANTS.
AND THIS IS JUST IN VENICE, YOU
PROBABLY NOAH CROSS THE CITY,
OVER 30,000 UNITS HAVE BEEN
LOST TO ELLIS ALONE.
>> City Attorney: GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Speaker: THANKS.
SO BY CONTINUE THISING FIGHT
FOR SOME CRAZY REASON, YOU'RE
NOT ONLY CREATING HOMELESSNESS
BUT SPENDING OUR INCREDIBLE
PRECIOUS TAX MONEY TO PREVENT
SOLVING THE PROBLEM.
THE SOLUTION, IS AFFORDABLE
HOUSE HADING, CONSTRUCTION AND
EVEN PREVENTING EVICTIONS AND
HOMELESSNESS.
BY U LA AND OTHER MEASURES.
SO LIVE UP TO YOUR COMMITMENTS
AND, YOU KNOW, I HAVE NOT
TALKED HERE FOR QUITE A WHILE
BUT IT'S REALLY REALLY RUDE TO
HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE CHATTERING
IN THE BACKGROUND AND MOST OF
OUR COUNCIL PEOPLE NOT
LISTENING.
IT'S SAD.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING AGAINST 22.
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, TO MY
FAVORITE 15 PEOPLE.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING
BES, ALL ITEMS AND GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Speaker: FOR THE RECORD I
SIGNED SUPE AS DREW TIMMY AND I
WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK ON 21, 22
AND 23 AND GENERAL PUBLIC
COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, YOU
HAVE THREE MINUTES FOR THE
ITEMS AND ONE FOR GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Speaker: I CAME IN LATE BUT
DID JOHN LEE RECUSE HIMSELF
FROM ITEM 22?
I WOULD SAVE HIM FROM
EMBARRASSMENT BECAUSE HE DOES
TO RECUSE HIMSELF FROM 22, HE'S
BEEN USING THIS LAW FIRM, HE AS
OF THIRD QUARTER REPORT, STILL
OWES NASAMAN 44,000.
SO THAT WOULD BE A FINANCIAL
INTEREST REQUIRING RECUSAL
GROAT.
SO LET'S TAKE CARE OF THAT
BEFORE IT COMES YOU UP FOR A
VOTE.
AND I ASK EVERYONE IN THE
HORSESHOE TO CHIP IN HIS
CAMPAIGN.
BETWEEN THAT TWO AND THE FINE
THAT, HE IS IN DEBT 2349 TUNE
OF 229,000 AND THAT IS GOING TO
RISE BY THE END OF THE WEEK
WHEN WE FIND OUT HOW MUCH HE
PICKED UP IN LEGAL FEES FOR THE
FINAL ORDER.
IT'S REMARKABLE HOW HYDEE COMES
BACK FOR MORE.
THAT WAS DIS ENGINOUS THERE WAS
NO WAY THAT--THEY WOULD BE AND
THEN SHE GOT ANOTHER 5 MILLION
FROM YOU AND NOW LOOKING FOR
5.8 MILLION.
SOME OF YOU HAVE MET MY DOG REX.
SUPER CUTE AND HE'S REALLY GOOD
LUCK, HALF OF THE
COUNCILMEMBERS THAT BEEN
ELECTED HAVE MET HIM.
HE KNOWS HE GETS A TREAT ONLY
IF HE'S A GOOD DAY.
AFTER HE EATS HIS FOOD HE COMES
IN FRONT OF ME AND STAIRS AT ME
WITH THAT SWEET FACE ASKING FOR
MORE.
LIKE CLOCK WORK, EVEN IF I GIVE
HIM THAT TREAT, HE'S GOING TO
COME BACK AND ASK FOR MORE.
EVERY DAY HE HAS I HAVE TO
REJECT.
BUT IF I CAN REJECT HIS REPEAT
OVERTURES, I ASK YOU TO USE THE
SAME DISCRETION WITH HYDEE TO
ASK FOR OUTSIDE COUNCIL.
ITEM 21 THIS IS A NEW YEAR'S
EVE F OUTSIDE PARK, THIS YEAR
IS CURSED.
DO YOU REALIZE WHAT THE NEXT
FIVE MONTHS ENTAIL, YOU'LL HAVE
TO NAVIGATE THE BALLOT
IITIATIVE WARS BETWEEN LABOR
AND BUSINESS AT THE SAME TIME
YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO
NAVIGATE ALL THE REVENUE
MEASURES THAT YOU'RE PUNTING
DOWN THE LINE WHILE ALSO
FIGURING OUT TO DO WITH ULA.
AT THE SAME TIME, WE'RE GOING
TO HAVE A PRIMARY AND LASTLY
YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO HEAT
REFORM COMMISSION COMES UP WITH.
THAT'S ALL DOABLE BUT WHAT IS
NOT WORKABLE IS OPERATING UNDER
THIS ABSURD SET UP WHERE TWO
PEOPLE CONTROL AND SLOW WALK
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
THIS IS WHY I CAME HERE LAST
WEEK AND ASKED TO YOU GET
ENGAGED WITH THE CHARTER
COMMISSION SO SUE DON'T END UP
WITH A HOT MESS IN YOUR PLATE.
>> City Attorney: PUBLIC
COMMENT.
>> Speaker: IN THAT SAME VA*IN,
I WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION, AND
BLUMENFIELD WAS A LITTLE DIVA
WITH HIS NO-VOTE.
MADE WORSE BY THE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT POACHING THE MOST
EXPERIENCE APPROXIMATED
COMMISSION PER THAT WE V THAT
HAS BEEN MADE WORSE BY THE
STAFF THAT HE AND KAREN PICKED
ARE CLUELESS ABOUT THE CITY.
IT'S ESSENTIAL THAT YOU AND
YOUR STAFF ARE TALKING TO THE
COMMISSIONERS.
SO TO BE 100 PERCENT CLEAR, I
DON'T WANT TO HAVE ANY
PERCEPTION THAT YOU'LL BE
CRITICIZED FOR TALKING TO THEM.
IN FACT, I'LL COME BACK AND
CRITICIZE IF I DON'T FIND OUT
THAT YOU AND YOUR STAFF ARE
TALKING TO THEM.
SO GET ON IT.
LASTLY, I JUST WANT TO NOTE ONE
THING ABOUT ONE OF THE
COMMISSIONERS, THE CHAIR
RAYMOND MESA JUNIOR.
HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE MOST
DECEITFUL DISHONEST PEOPLE I'VE
EVER ENCOUNTERED IN THIS
BUILDING AND I DON'T SAY THAT
LIGHTLY.
SO BE CAREFUL WHEN WORDS COME
OUT OF HIS MOUTH.
>> City Attorney: NEXT SPEAKER.
>> Clerk: WE WILL NOW BE
CALLING THE NEXT FEW NAMES
BEFORE THE SPEAKER CONTINUES.
LINDA HAMILTON, LINDA WILL YOU
BESINGSINGER, SAOEBA, SUSAN
KNOWMAN, SYLVIA A AND TY FORMAN.
>> Speaker: MY NAME IS ALAN
PICK, I'M HERE TO SPEAK ON ITEM
22 AND GENERAL COMMENT.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, YOU
HAVE ONE MINUTE FOR THE ITEM
AND ONE MINUTE FOR GENERAL.
>> Speaker: THE OVERALL
QUESTION HERE AND IT GETS
ILLUSTRATED ALL THE TIME, IS I
DON'T KNOW WHETHER LOS ANGELES
IS GOVERNABLE.
I USED TO BE A YOUNG MAN AND I
USED TO BE IDEAL LISTIC ABOUT
LOS ANGELES, I LOVE LOS
ANGELES, I LOVE VENICE BUT I
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING
FORWARD THAT WE'RE GOING TO BE
HAVING OLYMPICS HERE, THAT
WE'RE GOING TO BE BUILDING THE
CONVENTION CENTER, THAT WE
WERE, GOING TO HAVE THE WORLD
CUP HERE.
I DON'T KNOW IF ANY OF THOSE
THINGS ARE ACTUALLY GOING TO
TAKE PLACE AND GOING TO TAKE
PLACE SMOOTHLY.
AND THIS WHAT WE'RE TALKING
ABOUT RIGHT NOW IS A REALLY
GREAT ILLUSTRATION OF TASK THAT
WE HAVE TO TRY TO GET ANYTHING
DONE HERE.
SO I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS
PROJECT NOW AS A VOLUNTEER FOR
SEVEN YEARS, AND THAT'S THE, THE VENICE PROJECT.
WE HAD GREAT HOPES, SEVEN YEARS
AGO, I WAS HERE AND THE CITY
COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
USING CITY OWNED PROPERTY SO
THERE WAS NO ACQUISITION COSTS
AND BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AND THERE WAS NO HOUSING, NO
QUESTION THAT WE NEEDED THAT.
BUT WHAT HAPPENED NOW, THESE
SEVEN YEARS LATER IS VIRTUALLY
NOTHING.
WE HAVE DONE EVERYTHING RIGHT.
WE HAVE HAD SCORES OF COMMUNITY
MEETINGS.
WE'VE WON EVERY SINGLE COURT
BATTLE THAT WE'VE BEEN INVOLVED
IN AND YET WE'RE BACK HERE
AGAIN AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A
SHOVEL OF EARTH TURNED IN THOSE
LAST SEVEN YEARS.
AT SOME POINT, SOMEBODY'S GOT
TO SAY, WE'VE GOT TO SOLVE
THIS, WE'VE GOT TO MOVE FORWARD.
AND IT'S YOU, THAT ARE GOING TO
HAVE TO DO THAT AND WE'RE
COUNTING ON YOU TO BE ABLE TO
DO IT.
SO PLEASE, DO YOUR JOB, PLEASE
MAKE SURE THAT LOS ANGELES CAN
GET THINGS DONE.
>> City Attorney: SPEAKER, YOUR
TIME IS EXPIRED.
NEXT SPEAKER.
>> Speaker: HELLO GOOD MORNING,
EVERYBODY.
I THANK YOU GUYS FOR BEING
HERE, BUT, YOU KNOW, YOU'RE
NORMALLY HERE.
I WANT TO REALLY SPEAK ON PAST
WEEK UP TO NOW.
BEING INVOLVED WITH SOME OF THE
EMPOWERMENT CONGRESSES
THROUGHOUT MOSTLY SOUTH CENTRAL
LOS ANGELES HAS GIVEN ME A DEEP
MORE DEPTH ON THE ISSUES THAT
LOS ANGELES FACES AND THE
ATTITUDES AND CONSTRUCTIVE
OPINIONS AND METHODS OF
COOPERATION THAT ARE AFFECTED
IN THE DIALOGUE AND DISCOURSE,
REFLECTING ON MY AMBITION IN
PARTICIPATION WITH THESE
CONGRESSES, WITH YOU ALL.
I HOPE TO BUILD UP A RESIDENCE
IN THE CENTER THAT AASHOE THIS
IDEA OF PROJECTS THAT ARE NOT
CENTERED FOR SELF A
GRANDIZEMENT IN A COLLECTIVE
PROGRESSION.
THAT'S IT, THANK YOU GUYS VERY
MUCH.
YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, I
WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK ON GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT AND ON ITEM 22.
>> City Attorney: OKAY YOU HAVE
ONE MINUTE FOR THE ITEM AND ONE
MINUTE FOR GENERAL.
GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: HELLO I'M SYLVIA
ARACH AND I'M A LONG TIME
RESIDENT OF VENICE.
I HAVE MADE A COPY OF JESSE'S
EXCELLENT "L.A. TIMES" ARTICLE
TITLED "L.A. IS SABOTAGING
ITSELF ON HOUSING" THIS DATES
BACK TO THE LATE 1960 WHEN
ATTITUDES CAME INTERTWINED WITH
POLITICS OF THE DAY.
A POWERFUL NATIONWIDE CONSENSUS
TOOK ROUTE THAT BUILDING FEWER
HOMES WAS BETTER.
IN MOMENT APPROXIMATES OF
CRISIS IS OUR CURRENT HOUSING
SITUATION, WE NEED LEADERS
WILLING TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES.
CITIES THAT BUILD HOUSING DO SO
BECAUSE THEY DECLARE IT A TOP
PRIORITY AND ACT ACCORDINGLY.
THEY QUIETLY SABOTAGE
THEMSELVES.
THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION FACING
L.A. TODAY IS NOT WHETHER WE
NEED TO KNOW HOW TO BUILD MORE
HOMES, IT'S WHETHER WE'RE
WILLING TO SAY YES TO THEM AND
MEAN IT.
NOT.
SPEND MILLIONS PF DOLLARS
TRYING TO OBSTRUCT THEM TO
PLAYCATE CONSTITUENTS.
THANK YOU.
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: PUBLIC COMMENT AND
22.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, AND
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, FEEL FREE TO
ADJUST THE MICROPHONE IF YOU
WOULD LIKE.
YOU HAVE A MINUTE FOR THE ITEM
AND ONE FOR GENERAL.
GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, MY
NAME IS SUSAN MILLMAN.
I AM A 50-YEAR VENICE RESIDENT
AND HOMEOWNER.
VENICE NEEDS AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
WE ALL CAN AGREE ON THAT.
NEARLY EVERY DAY, THE ELECTEDS
AND THE PAPERS DECLARE THAT
L.A. MUST HAVE HOUSING FOR ITS
40,000 HOMELESS PEOPLE.
JUST YESTERDAY, IN THE "L.A.
TIMES" THERE IS AN OP-ED
ENTITLED "L.A. IS SABOTAGING
ITSELF ON HOUSING" AND IT
BLAMED THIS AND IT BLAMED THIS
NEED FOR HOUSING ON LACK OF
POLITICAL WILL.
THIS IS WHY THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED VENICE PROJECT TWICE.
THE COASTAL COMMISSION GAVE IT
THE GO-AHEAD.
THE STATE FUNDED IT.
COSTS THE CITIES GENERAL
FUND NOTHING!
VENICE DEL IS 100 PERCENT LOW
INCOME HOUSING THAT PROVIDES
120 UNITS TO FAMILIES AND
UNHOUSED WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE
ON THE STREET AND YET, AFTER A
DECADE IN DEVELOPMENT, YOU ARE
SEEKING 760,000 DOLLARS TO
FIGHT THIS SHOVEL-READY PROJECT?
ALL TO SATISFY A VOCAL
CONTINGENT OF NIMBEES WHO HAVE
LOST TWO COURT CASES TRYING TO
BLOCK IT.
THE REQUESTS IS RIDICULOUS,
WASTEFUL, AND IMMORAL!
YOU MUST REJECT IT.
[APPLAUSE]
>> City Attorney: GOOD MORNING,
WHICH ITEMS WOULD YOU LIKE TO
SPEAK TO?
>> Speaker: GENERAL PUBLIC
COMMENT.
TODAY.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, YOU
HAVE ONE MINUTE, GO AHEAD.
>> Speaker: THIS IS KIND OF A
REPEAT BUT, BECAUSE OUR CITY
COUNCIL BEING THE CLOWNS
BANKRUPT THE CITY GIVING ONE
BILLION DOLLARS INCREASE TO
LAPD, THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY ZERO
ITEMS AS USUAL ON THE AGENDA
AND WHICH TO REALLY SPEND
ANYTHING ON.
ONE BILLION DOLLARS BUDGET
EMERGENCY INCOMPETENT CLOWNS
TENS OF THOUSANDS HOMELESS
INCOMPETENT.
275 BILLION DOLLAR FIRE DAMAGE,
EMERGENCY INCOMPETENT CLOWNS.
LET ME INTRODUCE YOU, AS YOU
KNOW, OUR SLEAZY COUNCIL
PRESIDENT MARQUEECE DAWSON,
OVER 12 AND A HALF UNEMPLOYMENT
RATE, HIGHEST INCARCERATION
RATE.
IS PROTEST ANYTHING THAT IS
OUTSIDE OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FBI
AND THE IRS CURRENTLY.
>> City Attorney: SPEAKER, YOUR
TIME IS EXPIRED.
>> Clerk: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ALL
THE NAMES HAVE BEEN CALLED FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR
EVERYONE WHO HAS COME TO SHIRE
WITH US IN THIS MORNING'S
MEETING.
MADAM CLERK, WHAT IS BEFORE US
AT THIS TIME.
>> Clerk: THE COUNCIL MAY VOTE
ON 12 THROUGH 19,--
>> Council President: OPEN THE
ROLL, CLOSE THE ROLL, TABULATE
THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: WHAT'S
NEXT?
>> Clerk: THE COUNCIL MAY VOTE
ON 25 THROUGH 42.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT.
OUR BUDGET CHAIR IS ADVISED US
THAT WE CAN CONSIDER THESE IN
OPEN SESSION.
IF YOU CAN READ THE SETTLEMENT
ARRANGEMENTS INTO THE RECORD.
>> Clerk: THANK YOU, MR.
PRESIDENT.
FOR ITEM 25 IN THE CASE
ENTITLED DOWNTOWN NATURAL CARE
GIVING INC. TL*S A
RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE THE
COMPLETE AMOUNT IN BUSINESS
LICENSE TAXES IN SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 26 IN THE CASE
ENTITLED CHARLES F WING VERSUS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND UP TO
150,000 IN SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 27 IN THE CASE
ENTITLED VICTOR MANUAL, VERSUS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ET AL,
THERE IS A RECOMMENDATION TO
EXPEND UP TO $215,000 IN
SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 28 MARIA VERSUS CITY
OF LOS ANGELES, THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND UP TO
$300,000 IN SET SLMENT.
FOR ITEM 29 STEVEN NELSON
VERSUS CITY OF LOS ANGELES ET
AL, THERE IS A RECOMMENDATION
TO EXPEND TOUP $300,000 IN
SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 33, THERE IS
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND UP TO
340,000 IN SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 31, IN THE CASE
DENORA, THERE IS'
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND UP
375,000 IN SET SLMENT.
FOYER ITEM 32 WANDA WASHINGTON
VERSUS CITY OF LOS ANGELES ET
AL, THERE IS A RECOMMENDATION
TO EXPEND UP $500,000 IN
SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 33 IN THE CASE DIANE
RIOS, VERSUS CITY OF LOS
ANGELES ET AL, THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND UP TO
700,000 IN SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 34 CASE ENTITLED
REBECCA VERSUS JEWS MIRANDA ET
AL, THERE IS A RECOMMENDATION
TO SPEND UP 950,000 IN SETTLE.
: DAVID ISRAEL VA ALSO
QUESTIONS VERSUS, THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND TOUP
650,000 IN SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 36 IN THE CASE
ENTITLED GRACE VERSUS CITY OF
LOS ANGELES ET AL, THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO EXPEND TOUP
700,000 IN SETTLEMENTMENT FOR
ITEM ITEM 37 IN THE CASE
ENTITLED DE A MINOR ET AL,
VERSUS CITY OF LOS ANGELES ET
AL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN
SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 38 DAVID SWARM VERSUS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES ET AL, UP
TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN
SELTMENT AND ADDITIONAL 290,000
IN ACCRUED INTEREST.
FOR ITEM 29 IN THE PAYMENT
JRAVI VERSUS CITY OF LOS
ANGELES HE WILL AT.
2,370,262.72 PLUS APPLICABLE
INTEREST AT 7 PERCENT ANNUALLY
IN SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 40 EMILY LORENA VERSUS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES ET AL,
THERE IS A RECOMMENDATION TO
EXPEND UP TO 180,000 IN
SETTLEMENT.
FOR ITEM 42, THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE
MOTION YAROSLAVSKY RODRIGUEZ TO
APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION FRZ
THE BUDGET AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE.
FOR ITEM 42 IN THE CASE
ENTITLED ARTURO VERSUS CITY OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES ET AL, THERE IS A
RECOMMENDATION TO SUBSTITUTE
OUT THE FIRM OF MANNING AND
KAS, TRUST L.L.P.FOR THE NATHAN
AND COMMENCE SKI L.L.P.FIRM AND
ISSUE PAYMENT IN FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 AND 27 AND MAKE ANY
TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT.
LET'S OPEN THE ROLL ON THOSE
ITEMS, CLOSE THE ROLL, TABULATE
THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT.
WHAT'S NEXT?
>> Clerk: THE COUNCIL MAY MOVE
ON TO ITEM 5 CALLED SPECIAL BY
COUNCILMEMBER BLUM FOLD FOR
COMMENTS.
>> Council President:
COUNCILMEMBER BLUMENFIELD.
>> B. Blumenfield: THANK YOU.
ON ITEM 5.
THERE IS A LOT OF WEST VALLEY
RESIDENTS WHO ARE DEEP CONCERNS
ON A PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT
IN CLUB, WHICH IS LOCATED IN A
HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONE.
AND WHILE OUR ZONING CODE GIVES
THE DISCRETION TO REQUIRE A
PLANNING AMENDMENT AND ZONE
CHANGE, AT LEAST REQUIRE A
FULLY EIR THERE ARE NEW STATE
BILLS THAT ARE ALLOWING THIS
LARGE PROJECT TO BE FAST
TRACKED AND APPROVED
MINISTERIALLY WITH NO CEQA AND
NO DISCRETION BY THIS COUNCIL,
IN THE HILLSIDE OF TANGLE
SPAGHETTI STREETS.
AND I SAY THIS HERE, NOT JUST
BECAUSE THIS IS A BIG ISSUE IN
MY DISTRICT BUT IT IS A WARNING
TO ALL OF YOU, BECAUSE THIS
LAW, THIS STATE LAW, MEANS THAT
IT CAN HAPPEN IN YOUR DISTRICTS
AS WELL.
MY DISTRICT AT THE MOMENT IS
THE CANARY IN THE COAL MINE, WE
HAVE THIS HAPPENING IN THE
DISTRICT AND IT'S A HUGE ISSUE
AND IT CAN CREATE A GREAT
DANGER FOR FOLKS.
BUT THESE ARE SERIOUS
CONSEQUENCES FROM SOME OF THE
STATE LAWS IN THE PAST.
WHILE THIS PROPOSAL IS VERY
MUCH ALIVE, CITY PLANNING
DEEMED THE APPLICATION
INCOMPLETE AND PAUSED IT
BECAUSE A DEVELOPER DID NOT
SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS AND THEY'RE GOING TO
MAKE CORRECTIONS.
MY STAFF AND I ARE WORKING ON
USING ANY TOOL THAT IS LEFT IN
THE CITY'S HANDS TO HELP PAUSE
THIS PROPOSAL AND ENSURE THAT
THERE IS APPROPRIATE REVIEW AND
ANALYSIS.
AND I'M GRATEFUL TO THE BOARD
BECAUSE THEY'VE VOICED THEIR
SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT THE
ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS AND
SAFETY HAZARDS OF THIS PROJECT.
I'M ALSO WORK WITHING HENRY
STEARN OUR SENATOR TO HELP DEAL
WITH THE CONSEQUENCES OF THESE
BILLS AND AUTHORIZED A LETTER
THAT ADDRESSES HOW STATE LAWS
SOME HAVE LIMITED THE ABILITY
TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS
AND CITY INPUT.
AND LOOK, THE UNDERLINE BILL NA
IS ALLOWING THIS, WHICH IS 2011
IS A GREAT BILL AND I SUPPORT
THE PROJECTS WHERE APPROPRIATE.
AND THE INTENT OF THAT BILL IS
VERY GOOD.
BUT WHAT HAPPENED IS THERE IS
SUBSEQUENT BILLS TO THAT ONE
THAT CHANGED DEFINITIONS HERE
AND THERE IN THE LAST YEAR THAT
MAKE IT SO EASY TO BUILD THESE
HIGH DENSE IN THE MIX AREAS AND
ONE OF THE BILLS A LAWS WHICH
THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS IT ON A
ORIGINAL CORRIDOR AND THE FINAL
BILL REDEFINES THE CORRIDOR AND
DIVORCES IT FROM THE USE OF THE
STREET.
SO NOW A STREET UP IN THE
HILLSIDE CANOGA SIMPLY BECAUSE
OF ITS WIDTH IS BEING
CONSIDERED A COMMERCIAL
CORRIDOR AND GIVEN THIS EXTREME LINE REVIEW.
THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CAN
HAPPEN TO AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS
IN SOUTH L.A., LA BREA
COLISEUM ADJACENT TO THE GAS
STATION.
THIS IS THE CANARY IN THE COAL
MINE, THIS IS A WARNING TO ALL
OF YOU.
GIVING US FURTHER CLARITY ON
DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH FIRE
SEVERITY AND ASKING WHETHER OR
NOT THROUGHER ANY LEGAL WAY TO
AVERT SOME DISCRETION, WHAT IS
BEFORE US IS REALLY AN ATTEMPT
TO GET BETTER ANSWERS AND TO
GET THE DEPARTMENTS WORKING ON
THAT.
MY HOPE IS THAT SOME OF THE
EVACUATION ISSUES MAY PROVIDE
US SOME LEVERAGE.
WHILE THE INITIAL PLANS FROM
PLANNING WAS NOT OPTIMISTIC, MY
HOPE IS THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY
CAN FIND SOMETHING AND THAT'S
WHY I'M ASKING FOR THAT
ANALYSIS AND ASKING FOR YOUR
SUPPORT TODAY.
I ASK FOR YOUR AYE-VOTE.
>> Council President: THANK
YOU, MR. BLUMENFIELD.
LET'S OPEN THE ROLL ON THIS
ITEM, CLOSE ROLL, TABULATE THE
VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: I WANT TO
RECOGNIZE MR. LEE BEFORE WE GO
TO THE NEXT IDEA.
>> J. Lee: THANK YOU, MR.
PRESIDENT.
OUT OF ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION I'M
GOING TO BE RECUSED FROM ITEM
22.
I KNOW IT'S GOING TO CLOSE
SESSION.
>> Council President: DUELLY
NOTED.
MR. KWAN, THAT IS YOUR FIRST
WARNING.
>> Clerk: THE COUNCIL MAY MOVE
ON TO ITEM 29 FOR AN AMENDMENT
WHICH HAS BEEN POSTED AND
CIRCULATED.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, LET'S OPEN THE ROLL ON
THIS ITEM AS AMENDED.
CLOSE THE ROLL, TABULATE THE
VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, WHAT'S NEXT?
>> Clerk: THE COUNCIL MAY MOVE
ON TO ITEM 11 CALLED SPECIAL
FOR COMMENT AND AMENDMENT BY
MR. BLUMENFIELD.
>> Council President: ITEM
NUMBER 11 IS BEFORE US, MR.
BLUMENFIELD.
>> COLLEAGUES, IS THOUGHT IT
WOULD BE THAT SHARED HOUSE
HADING.
I'VE HAD SUCCESS WITH SHARED
HOUSING IN MY DISTRICT BECAUSE
IT'S MORE COST-AFFECTIVE AND
SUSTAINABLE.
I USED MY DISCRETION DOLLARS
FOR AN ORGANIZATION CALLED
SHARE.
IT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
WHILE THE TLS PROVIDES 1700 FOR
RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WE'RE GOING
TO HAVE RENTAL UNITS TO MATCH
THIS MAXIMUM AMOUNT.
AT THE SAME TIME, EVEN THOUGH
SHARED HOUSING FOR EXAMPLE,
LIKE WE WOULD HAVE FOUR PEOPLE
SHARE A TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT
AT THE COST FOR 3400, VERSUS
1700.
SO WE'RE ABLE TO STRETCH THE
DOLLAR FURTHER.
EACH CLIENT IN THAT CASE WOULD
PAY 850 TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES.
I ALSO ADDED ED1 BECAUSE WE'VE
CREATED THOUSANDS OF AFFORDABLE
UNITS THROUGH ED1 BUT THE
COUNTY IS GOBBLING ALL THOSE
UNITS BECAUSE THEY HAVE ALL THE
MONEY.
I JUST HEARD ABOUT ANOTHER
PROJECT IN MY DISTRICT THAT IS
HAPPENING RIGHT NOWMENT WE WORK
HARD AND WE GET THIS PROJECT UP
AND RUNNING, AND WE WANT TO GET
LOCAL FOLKS INTO THAT NEW
PROJECT.
THE COUNTY COMES FORWARD AND
SAS, WE HAVE THE FUNDING SINCE
THE CITY DOESN'T, THEY'RE
MOVING PEOPLE FROM ALL AROUND
THE COUNTY INTO THAT.
THEY'RE NOT PRIORITIZING THE
DISTRICT FOR THOSE ED1 PROJECTS
AND THAT'S A BIG PROBLEM.
THAT'S WHY I ADD ED1 AND WHILE
I THINK THEY SHOULD SHARE
RESOURCES WITH THE CITY WHO IS
CREATING THESE UNITS, UNTIL
THAT DYNAMIC SHIFT WITH THE
COUNTY, WE NEED TO UTILIZE THE
TLS FUNDING AND MATCH THEM WITH
AFFORDABLE UNITS.
MY AMENDMENT IS SIMPLE, IT'S
BASICALLY, IT JUST ADS IN
SHARED HOUSING AS AN OPTION
WHICH I'M TOLD BY SOME FOLKS,
THAT'S ALREADY THERE AND THAT
WE DON'T NEED THIS AMENDMENT
BUT THEN OTHER TIMES WHEN I TRY
TO USE IT, I'M TOLD THAT I
CANNOT USE IT.
SO THIS IS A BELT AND
SUSPENDER, MAKE IT CLEAR THAT
WE CAN USE TLS FOR SHARED HOUSE
HADING.
THANK YOU AND I ASK FOR AN
AYE-VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT.
>> Council President: THANK YOU
VERY MUCH, MR. BLUMENFIELD.
OH COUNCILMEMBER RODRIGUEZ.
THANK YOU.
>> M. Rodriguez: THANK YOU, MR. BLUMENFIELD FOR
THAT AMENDMENT AND EXPLANATION.
I JUST WANTED TO YOU KNOW, ONE
OF THE CONCERNS THAT I HAD
ABOUT TLS WAS OBVIOUSLY, BORN
OUT OF THE AUDIT THAT WAS
ORIGINALLY CONDUCTED ON LAHSA
AND THE USE OF TLS AND
COMINGLING OF FUNDS THAT RAISED
CONCERNS ABOUT HOW TLS WAS
GOING TO BE DISTRIBUTED AND
ADMINISTERED AND MANAGED.
AS WE HAVE CONVERSATIONED WITH
RESPECT TO HOW THIS APPLIES TO
THE OTHER LIE ANS AGREEMENT.
ONE OF THE CONCERNS THAT I WANT
TODAY RAISE AND PUT ON
EVERYONE'S RADAR AND MY
UNDERSTANDING, I BELIEVE THAT
IT'S GOING TO BE, IN PART
ADMINISTERED BY THE HOUSING
DEPARTMENT IS IS THE
ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE
INTERVENTIONS AND HOW THAT GETS
DISTRIBUTED.
AND THE REASON WHY I RAISE THAT
CONCERN IS BECAUSE WE'VE SEEN
THE INEQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
THAT HAVE CURRENT' OCCURED
INSIDE SAFE OPERATIONS.
SO I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE
WAY THIS IS BEING APPROACHED
AD DISTRIBUTED AND ACCESSES IS
GOING TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS TO BE ABLE TO
ADDRESS CRITICAL ENCAMP
RESOLUTIONS IN THEIR OWN
DISTRICTS.
COLLEAGUES, I JUST, I RAISE
THAT FOR YOUR AWARENESS BECAUSE
YOU SHOULD BE, VERY MINDFUL OF,
THE SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT ARE
GOING TO HAVE THE ACCESS TO
MAKE THOSE DECISION SXZ HOW
IT'S APPLIED.
AND SO, THIS SHOULDN'T BE A
POLITICAL REWARD SYSTEM THAT
CONTINUES TO EXPLOIT A LOT OF
WHAT WE'VE ALREADY SEEN IN THIS
PROCESS.
I WANT TO MIKE SURE THAT THIS
IS SOMETHING THAT WE'RE ALL
VERY MINDFUL AND WATCHING HOW
IT'S DISTRIBUTED, WHERE IT'S
DISTRIBUTE ASKED WHERE IT'S
ACCESSED.
SO JUST TO KEEP IT AT THE TOP
OF MIND.
BUT I WANT TO THANK THE CAO,
THIS WAS PART OF THE PLAN THAT
THE CAO WAS TRYING TO HELP US
AND NAVIGATE IN ORDER TO HELP
US FULFILL OUR OBLIGATION AND
THAT'S WHAT WE SHOULD BE
FOCUSED ON, BECAUSE I KNOW
SOMEBODY LIKE IT BUT IT'S A
CONSENT DECREE.
SO WE'RE UNDERFED RAL COURT
WATCHING US WITH ALL OF THESE
DECISIONS AND GIVEN THE, THE
FAILED 3 YEARS OF FAILED
COMPLIANCE, WE'VE GOT TO MAKE
SURE THAT WE DO THIS RIGHT.
I JUST WANT TO MIKE SURE THAT
WE'RE LOOKING AT IT IN SUCH A
MANNER THAT WE'RE NOT JUST
CHECKING THE BOX BUT CHECKING
THE BOX IN AN EQUITABLE FASHION
SO THAT NOBODY GETS LEFT OFF
FROM ACCESSING THESE RESOURCES
TO BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE
CONCERNS IN EVERYONE'S
RESPECTIVE COUNCIL DISTRICT.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, THANK YOU COUNCILMEMBER
RODRIGUEZ, LET'S OPEN THE ROLL
ON THIS ITEM, CLOSE THE ROLL,
TABULATE THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, WHAT'S NEXT?
>> Clerk: THE COUNCIL MAY MOVE
ON TO 20 CALLED SPECIAL BY
COUNCILMEMBER BLUM FILED.
>> Council President: OKAY,
COUNCILMEMBER BLUMENFIELD.
>> B. Blumenfield: THANK YOU, I
STRONGLY SUPPORT OPEN OPEN
STREETS FOR THE TWO CYCLA
VILLA, I'M A BIG BELIEVER IN
CYCLA VILLA, BUT I'M NOT GOING
TO SUPPORT THIS ITEM.
I KNOW IT'S GOING TO PASS BUT
I'M GOING TO VOTE NO.
THE ITEM ASKS FOR 2 MILLION
FROM METRO FOR NINE OPEN STREET
EVENTS.
OF THOSE NINE EVENTS, ONLY ONE
IS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
WHERE 40 PERCENT OF ANGELINOS
RESIDE.
THAT SINGLE VALLEY EVENT GOT
LESS THAN HALF THE MONEY THE
CITY REQUESTED.
IN THE METRO, IN METRO LAST
OPEN STREET CYCLE, THE CITY GOT
FUNDING FOR SEVEN EVENTS, NONE
OF WHICH WERE IN THE SAN
FERNANDO VALLEY.
NONE!
ONE MAIN PURPOSE IS TO HELP
DEMONSTRATION THE DEMAND FOR
SAFE WALK ANDING CYCLING AND TO
BUILD COMMUNITY SUPPORT IS TO
ACCOMPLISH THOSE GOALS.
THAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT IN
THE VALLEY AS IN OTHER PARTS OF
THE CITY.
I MAY EVEN MORE IMPORTANT IN
THE VALLEY GIVEN OUR WIDE
STREETS.
SO IT JUST ANGERS ME THAT THIS
KEEPS HAPPENING AND WHILE, YOU
KNOW, I NEVER LIKE TO SAY NO TO
GRANT MONEY COMING IN AND I GET
THAT, I'VE GOT TO DO SOMETHING.
AND THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE A
CITY WIDE PROGRAM AND FOR METRO
A COUNTY WIDE PROGRAM.
BECAUSE THE CITY AND METRO HAVE
FAILED, I'M VOTING NO ON THIS.
THANK YOU.
>> Council President:
COUNCILMEMBER RODRIGUEZ.
>> M. Rodriguez: WELL MR.
BLUMENFIELD, THANK YOU FOR
BRINGING THIS TO OUR ATTENTION
AND FOR THOSE OF US THAT
REPRESENT THE SAN FERNANDO
VALLEY ESPECIALLY OUR COLLEAGUE
SERVING ON THE METRO BOARD.
I'M GOING TO JOIN YOU IN YOUR
PROTEST VOTE.
THANK YOU FOR RAISING THIS
ISSUE.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, THANK YOU COUNCILMEMBER
RODRIGUEZ.
LET'S OPEN THE ROLL ON THIS
ITEM, CLOSE THE ROLL, TABULATE
THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 12 AYES, 2 NOESLE
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, WHAT'S NEXT?
>> Clerk: WOULD THE COUNCIL
LIKE TO RECESS THE REGULAR
MEETING AND CALL THE SPECIAL
MEETING?
>> Council President: YES,
PLEASE.
CALL THE ROLL.
>> Clerk: BLUMENFIELD,
HARRIS-DAWSON, HERNANDEZ, HUTT,
JURADO, LEE, MCOSKER, NAZARIAN,
PADILLA, PARK, PRICE, RAMAN,
RODRIGUEZ, SOTO-MARTINEZ,
YAROSLAVSKY.
14 MEMBERS PRESENT AND A
QUORUM, MR. PRESIDENT.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, WHAT'S BEFORE US?
>> Clerk: ITEM 43 IS AN ITEM
FOR WHICH PUBLIC HEARINGS HAS
BEEN HELD.
TEN VOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR
CONSIDERATION.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, MR. CITY ATTORNEY.
>> City Attorney: OKAY, SO FOR
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE
HERE, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DURING
THIS SPECIAL MEETING.
THE ONLY ITEM OPEN FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT IS THE ONLY ITEM ON THE
AGENDA THAT'S ITEM NUMBER 43.
SO AGAIN IF YOU'RE SIGNED UP
IT'S ONLY FOR 43, THERE IS NO
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT DURING
THE SPECIAL MEETING.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, DO WE HAVE PUBLIC
COMMENT SPEAKERS FOR THIS ITEM?
IF YOU'RE PUBLIC COMMENT
SPEAKER ON THIS ITEM, PLEASE
COME FORWARD NOW.
GOOD TO SEE YOU, HAPPY NEW
YEAR, MR. SPINDLER, I DON'T
THINK I'VE SEEN YOU IN 2026.
>> City Attorney: SO I BELIEVE
AUDIT L.A.
YOU HAVE A MINUTE FOR ITEM 43.
>> Speaker: THANK YOU.
I WANT TO SAY THAT WHEN IT
COMES TO HOUSING CRISIS, THERE
IS A LOT OF THINGS THAT WE CAN
DO.
I KNOW THIS REPORT IS TRYING TO
FIND THINGS THAT WE CAN DO.
SCIENTOLOGY IS THE BIGGEST LAND
OWNER IN THE CITY AND ALL THEIR
BUILDINGS FOR THE MOST PART ARE
EMPTY, OKAY.
WHY DON'T YOU TRY TO, YOU KNOW,
NEGOTIATE TO BUY BACK THEIR
BUILDINGS AND YOU CAN THEN USE
THEM FOR HOUSE HOG.
BECAUSE THERE IS SO MANY EMPTY
VACANT BUILDINGS, IT'S JUST A
LAND GRAB.
BECAUSE THE 501C3, YOU KNOW HOW
YOU HAVE TO PUT THE MONEY BACK
TO YOUR PEOPLE, THEY DON'T WANT
TO DO THAT, IT'S JUST A LAND
GRAB.
YOU CAN USE THE PARKING LOTS,
THE ROOMS, THEY TAKE, TAKE FROM
THE CITY AND THEY DON'T GIVE
BACK.
HERE'S THEIR CHANCE TO GIVE
BACK AND STAND UP.
EVEN IF YOU DON'T BUY IT, ASK
IF YOU CAN USE IT.
BUT I WOULDN'T WANT YOU IN BED
WITH THEM LIKE THAT.
BUT SINCE THEY TAKE, AND DON'T
GIVE BACK, THEY SHOULD BE ABLE
TO GIVE BACK.
AND I'M SERIOUS, IT'S A LOT OF
BUILDINGS.
>> Clerk: BEFORE THE NEXT
SPEAKER BEGINS, I WILL CALL ALL
THE NAMES ON THE SPECIAL AGENDA.
ANDREW, LAURA, TOXIC SHRIMP,
SCUM AND STINK.
>> Speaker: OKAY.
SO THIS IS AN ITEM RELATED TO
LAHSA FUNDS.
HOPEFULLY, THIS MONEY WILL GO
TOWARDS PROVIDING HOUSING AND
SERVICES AND THINGS LIKE THAT.
BECAUSE, WHAT WE'VE SEEN IN THE
PAST IS THAT, A LOT OF THIS
MONEY IS NOT ALLOCATED VERY
WELL, IT'S, AND PEOPLE AREN'T
GETTING THE HOUSING THAT THEY
NEED.
THAT'S, THAT'S WHY THERE IS
PART OF SO MANY PEOPLE OUT ON
THE STREETS, IS THAT YOU AREN'T
PUTTING IN. EFFORT TO ACTUALLY
HAVE THOSE HOUSING AVAILABLE.
HAVE IT BE REASONABLE
CONDITIONS FOR THEM.
TRYING TO GET HOUSING.
AND THAT'S ONE OF THE MANY
REASONS WHY THERE IS SO MANY
PEOPLE OUT ON THE STREET IS
THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THIS
HOUSING AND SERVICES AVAILABLE
FOR UNHOUSED PEOPLE.
BUT YOU'LL PROBABLY JUST MISUSE
THE FUNDS AND CONTINUE SWEEPS
AND CRIMINALIZATIONS THAT SEEMS
TO BE WHAT YOU DO.
>> City Attorney: NEXT SPEAKER.
>> Speaker: HELLO.
GIN --GENERAL PUBLIC BUT ALSO
THIS ONE.
I'M GOING TO ADD TO WOO AUDIT
L.A. SAID, THE POINT IS WE'RE
NOT INTERESTED IN SCIENTOLOGY,
HELPING THE HOMELESS BECAUSE
THEY DON'T DO THAT.
BUT IF YOU WERE TO ASK
SCIENTOLOGY, HEY, WHY DON'T WE
USE YOUR HOTELS AND PARKING
LOTS, GUESS WHAT THEY'RE GOING
TO TELL YOU?
NO.
BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST INTERESTED
IN INFILTRATING THE PROGRAMS
THAT HELP THE HOMELESS.
BUT ONCE THEY INFILTRATE
THEY'RE LEADING THE PEOPLE INTO
HOMELESS SITUATION SOUTH SIDE.
THEY DON'T BELIEVE IN MENTAL
HEALTHCARE AND GIVING THEM HELP.
THEY ALSO DON'T HELP THE CITY,
THEY DON'T PAY TAXES, THEY
DON'T DO ANYTHING BUT USE THE
CITY UP.
THEY USE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
THE LAPD, FOR PRIVATE EVENTS
THEY HAVE THE MONEY TO DO THAT.
BUT WHEN YOU GO ASK THEM TO
HELP THE CITY WITH HOMELESSNESS
BECAUSE THEY HAVE BILLIONS OF
DOLLARS, THEY HAVE MAJORITY,
BIGGEST AMOUNT OF ESTATES IN
L.A.
PLEASE, PLEASE, TRY TO DO THAT.
>> City Attorney: NEXT SPEAKER.
>> >> Speaker: GOOD MORNING, MONEY
LAUNDERERS.
SO YOU WANT TO LAUNDER A SOURCE
FOR 30 MILLION DOLLARS.
WHAT DO WE CALL THIS?
WHAT DOES THE FBI CALL THIS?
OVER ACTS, YOU DON'T HAVE THE
MONEY.
SO YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND MONEY
THAT YOU DON'T HAVE AND TRY TO
LAUNDER IT TO TRY TO GET IT
BACK IN THE GENERAL FUND AND
YOU FALSELY CLAIM THAT IT HAS
NO FISCAL IMPACT.
THAT'S FRAUD.
YOU DON'T HAVE THIS MONEY.
BUT ANYWAY, YOU'RE GOING TO
KEEP DOING IT.
BUT ANYWAY, JUST TO REMIND PU,
YOUR COLLEAGUE CURREN PRICE IS
NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO VOTE AT
THE ITEM HE'S ACROSS THE STREET
AT THE CRIMINAL COURTS BUILDING.
SO IF YOU WANT TO SEE SOMETHING
FUN, GO ACROSS THE STREET AT
THE CRIMINAL COURTS BUILDING, 4 AND YOU'LL SEE THE
GREAT PRICE CURREN PRICE IS
DOING FILLING HIS POCKETS.
HAVE A GREAT DAY.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT
THAT CONCLUDES PUBLIC COMMENT
FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING.
>> Clerk: WOULD THE COUNCIL
LIKE TO VOTE ON ITEM 43?
>> Council President: YES, OPEN
THE ROLL, CLOSE THE ROLL,
TABULATE THE VOTE.
>> Clerk: 14 AYES.
>> Council President: WHAT'S
NEXT.
>> Clerk: WOULD THE COUNCIL
LIKE 43 TO GO FORTH W.
>> Council President:er YES,
PLEASE.
>> Clerk: CAN THE SPECIAL
MEETING CLOSED AND GO TO
REGULAR MEETING.
>> Council President: YES.
CALL THE ROLL.
>> Clerk: BLUMENFIELD,
HARRIS-DAWSON, HERNANDEZ, HUTT,
JURADO, LEE, MCOSKER, NAZARIAN,
PADILLA, PARK, PRICE, RAMAN,
RODRIGUEZ, SOTO-MARTINEZ,
YAROSLAVSKY.
14 MEMBERS PRESENT AND A
QUORUM, MR. PRESIDENT.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, WHAT'S BEFORE US?
>> Clerk: EXCUSE ME WOULD THE
COUNCIL LIKE TO GO TO 22 CALLED
SPECIAL BY COUNCILMEMBER
YAROSLAVSKY TO GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION.
>> Council President: YES, MR.
CITY ATTORNEY, IF YOU CAN GIVE
US INSTRUCTIONS ON CLOSED
SESSION.
>> City Attorney: YES, I'LL
GIVE THE INSTRUCTIONS ONCE WE
GO INTO CLOSE.
FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE HERE, WE'RE
GOING INTO CLOSED SESSION, WE
ARE NOT IN RECESS, SO SI ASK
THAT YOU PLEASE EXIT THE ROOM
EXPEDITIOUSLY SO WE CAN GO TO
CLOSED SESSION.
AND I BELIEVE MR. LEE, HAS
RECUSED HIMSELF.
>> Council President: AND WE'RE
IN CLOSED SESSION IN ITEMS 22
AND 23.
DO WE NEED TO DO ANYTHING
SPECIAL BECAUSE IT'S TWO ITEMS?
OKAY.
SO WE'RE IN CLOSED SESSION ON
ITEMS 22 AND 23.
MEMBERS SEVERAL OFFICES HAVE
HAD TO HAVE UP TO TWO MEMBERS
OF THEIR TEAM ON THE FLOOR FOR
THESE DISCUSSIONS FOR A VARIETY
OF REASONS.
AND SO, I'LL ASK EVERYONE
RESPECT THAT, NORMALLY, WE DO
ONE.
IN THIS CASE, WE'LL DO TWO.
IF YOU'RE NOT HERE FROM A CITY
STAFF ON THE ITEM WE'RE
DISCUSSING OR A MEMBER OF THE
COUNCIL TEAM OR CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE, WE'LL ASK TO YOU LEAVE
THE ROOM.
Spring is coming, and the Los
Angeles public Library has some
Spring is coming, and the Los
Angeles public Library has some
Spring is coming, and the Los
Angeles public Library has some
advice. Workshops and general
Angeles public Library has some
advice. Workshops and general
Angeles public Library has some
advice. Workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
advice. Workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
advice. Workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
or paint the flower pots and
Learn how to repot your plants
or paint the flower pots and
Learn how to repot your plants
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the Central
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the Central
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the Central
library for plant Day, a
with nature. Visit the Central
library for plant Day, a
with nature. Visit the Central
library for plant Day, a
celebration of plants on
library for plant Day, a
celebration of plants on
library for plant Day, a
celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
Saturday, January 31st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
Saturday, January 31st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
details on the events, visit
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
details on the events, visit
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
details on the events, visit
lapl.org. Eggplant Dash day.
details on the events, visit
lapl.org. Eggplant Dash day.
details on the events, visit
lapl.org. Eggplant Dash day.
Alta Sea at the Port of Los
lapl.org. Eggplant Dash day.
Alta Sea at the Port of Los
lapl.org. Eggplant Dash day.
Alta Sea at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
Alta Sea at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
Alta Sea at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Saturday, January 31st. Join the
first open house of 2026 on
Saturday, January 31st. Join the
first open house of 2026 on
Saturday, January 31st. Join the
Alta Sea team from 10 a.m. to
Saturday, January 31st. Join the
Alta Sea team from 10 a.m. to
Saturday, January 31st. Join the
Alta Sea team from 10 a.m. to
learn more about the Re-Up our
Alta Sea team from 10 a.m. to
learn more about the Re-Up our
Alta Sea team from 10 a.m. to
learn more about the Re-Up our
Ocean campaign, which is turning
learn more about the Re-Up our
Ocean campaign, which is turning
learn more about the Re-Up our
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
presentations, workshops and
community through informative
presentations, workshops and
community through informative
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the Port
While preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the Port
While preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the Port
of La for Alta Sea's open house
of the ocean. Head to the Port
of La for Alta Sea's open house
of the ocean. Head to the Port
of La for Alta Sea's open house
re-up. Our Ocean on Saturday,
of La for Alta Sea's open house
re-up. Our Ocean on Saturday,
of La for Alta Sea's open house
re-up. Our Ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up. Our Ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up. Our Ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta? Join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta? Join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta? Join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta? Join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta? Join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows CLOSED EXECUTIVE
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Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
to millions of visitors. For
shown the workings of the cosmos
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of the Los Angeles City Council.
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of the Los Angeles City Council.
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of the Los Angeles City Council.
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of the Los Angeles City Council.
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of the Los Angeles City Council.
Here's what's happening in LA
this week. This is LA currents.
Here's what's happening in LA
this week. This is LA currents.
Here's what's happening in LA
this week. This is LA currents.
This is about all of us. It's
this week. This is LA currents.
This is about all of us. It's
this week. This is LA currents.
This is about all of us. It's
about choosing to believe in our
This is about all of us. It's
about choosing to believe in our
This is about all of us. It's
about choosing to believe in our
city again. And proving it with
about choosing to believe in our
city again. And proving it with
about choosing to believe in our
city again. And proving it with
action. And no matter what our
city again. And proving it with
action. And no matter what our
city again. And proving it with
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You.
The number one cause of
preventable death after injury
The number one cause of
preventable death after injury
The number one cause of
preventable death after injury
is bleeding. Someone who is
preventable death after injury
is bleeding. Someone who is
preventable death after injury
is bleeding. Someone who is
severely bleeding can bleed to
is bleeding. Someone who is
severely bleeding can bleed to
is bleeding. Someone who is
severely bleeding can bleed to
death in as little as five
severely bleeding can bleed to
death in as little as five
severely bleeding can bleed to
death in as little as five
minutes. Minutes. Count in your
death in as little as five
minutes. Minutes. Count in your
death in as little as five
minutes. Minutes. Count in your
lAFD. Thanks you for learning
minutes. Minutes. Count in your
lAFD. Thanks you for learning
minutes. Minutes. Count in your
lAFD. Thanks you for learning
how to stop the bleed by
lAFD. Thanks you for learning
how to stop the bleed by
lAFD. Thanks you for learning
how to stop the bleed by
following the ABCs. If someone
how to stop the bleed by
following the ABCs. If someone
how to stop the bleed by
following the ABCs. If someone
has an injury with blood
following the ABCs. If someone
has an injury with blood
following the ABCs. If someone
has an injury with blood
spurting out of the wound,
has an injury with blood
spurting out of the wound,
has an injury with blood
spurting out of the wound,
clothing soaked in blood,
spurting out of the wound,
clothing soaked in blood,
spurting out of the wound,
clothing soaked in blood,
bleeding that won't stop or loss
clothing soaked in blood,
bleeding that won't stop or loss
clothing soaked in blood,
bleeding that won't stop or loss
of any part of an arm or leg,
bleeding that won't stop or loss
of any part of an arm or leg,
bleeding that won't stop or loss
of any part of an arm or leg,
you need to act quickly. The
of any part of an arm or leg,
you need to act quickly. The
of any part of an arm or leg,
you need to act quickly. The
first step is a for alert. Have
you need to act quickly. The
first step is a for alert. Have
you need to act quickly. The
first step is a for alert. Have
someone call 911. The next step
first step is a for alert. Have
someone call 911. The next step
first step is a for alert. Have
someone call 911. The next step
is B for bleeding. Locate the
someone call 911. The next step
is B for bleeding. Locate the
someone call 911. The next step
is B for bleeding. Locate the
bleeding injury and remove any
is B for bleeding. Locate the
bleeding injury and remove any
is B for bleeding. Locate the
bleeding injury and remove any
clothing covering the area so
bleeding injury and remove any
clothing covering the area so
bleeding injury and remove any
clothing covering the area so
you can see the injury. The
clothing covering the area so
you can see the injury. The
clothing covering the area so
you can see the injury. The
final step is C compress. If the
you can see the injury. The
final step is C compress. If the
you can see the injury. The
final step is C compress. If the
injury is to the leg or arm,
final step is C compress. If the
injury is to the leg or arm,
final step is C compress. If the
injury is to the leg or arm,
prepare to use the tourniquet.
injury is to the leg or arm,
prepare to use the tourniquet.
injury is to the leg or arm,
prepare to use the tourniquet.
Unwrap the tourniquet and apply
prepare to use the tourniquet.
Unwrap the tourniquet and apply
prepare to use the tourniquet.
Unwrap the tourniquet and apply
it. 2 to 3in above the wound. Do
Unwrap the tourniquet and apply
it. 2 to 3in above the wound. Do
Unwrap the tourniquet and apply
it. 2 to 3in above the wound. Do
not place the tourniquet onto a
it. 2 to 3in above the wound. Do
not place the tourniquet onto a
it. 2 to 3in above the wound. Do
not place the tourniquet onto a
joint. Go above the joint. If
not place the tourniquet onto a
joint. Go above the joint. If
not place the tourniquet onto a
joint. Go above the joint. If
necessary. Pull the free end of
joint. Go above the joint. If
necessary. Pull the free end of
joint. Go above the joint. If
necessary. Pull the free end of
the tourniquet and wrap it until
necessary. Pull the free end of
the tourniquet and wrap it until
necessary. Pull the free end of
the tourniquet and wrap it until
it is tight. Wind the wineglass
the tourniquet and wrap it until
it is tight. Wind the wineglass
the tourniquet and wrap it until
it is tight. Wind the wineglass
until the bleeding stops. Secure
it is tight. Wind the wineglass
until the bleeding stops. Secure
it is tight. Wind the wineglass
until the bleeding stops. Secure
the wineglass in place. Note the
until the bleeding stops. Secure
the wineglass in place. Note the
until the bleeding stops. Secure
the wineglass in place. Note the
time the tourniquet was applied
the wineglass in place. Note the
time the tourniquet was applied
the wineglass in place. Note the
time the tourniquet was applied
and write it down if you can, or
time the tourniquet was applied
and write it down if you can, or
time the tourniquet was applied
and write it down if you can, or
tell first responders when they
and write it down if you can, or
tell first responders when they
and write it down if you can, or
tell first responders when they
arrive
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At the Lankershim Arts Center
.
At the Lankershim Arts Center
.
At the Lankershim Arts Center
was constructed in 1939. When it
At the Lankershim Arts Center
was constructed in 1939. When it
At the Lankershim Arts Center
was constructed in 1939. When it
was opened in 1939, it was constructed in 1939. When it
was opened in 1939, it was
originally a la Department of
was opened in 1939, it was
originally a la Department of
was opened in 1939, it was
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
city of L.A. became the owner of
Water and Power Building. The
city of L.A. became the owner of
Water and Power Building. The
city of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
city of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
city of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical
, cultural monument. On the
it was declared as a historical
, cultural monument. On the
it was declared as a historical
, cultural monument. On the
plaque, its purpose was that it
, cultural monument. On the
plaque, its purpose was that it
, cultural monument. On the
plaque, its purpose was that it
is an example of adaptive reuse.
plaque, its purpose was that it
is an example of adaptive reuse.
plaque, its purpose was that it
is an example of adaptive reuse.
The front building is actually
is an example of adaptive reuse.
The front building is actually
is an example of adaptive reuse.
The front building is actually
an example of streamline modern
The front building is actually
an example of streamline modern
The front building is actually
an example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
an example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
an example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
here after, I think it's like 5
design. And then if you come
here after, I think it's like 5
design. And then if you come
here after, I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
here after, I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
here after, I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on, and
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on, and
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on, and
then you get to see the full
panels that will turn on, and
then you get to see the full
panels that will turn on, and
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
kind of marquee of the
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
kind of marquee of the
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
productions, sometimes we'll
dance productions, music
productions, sometimes we'll
dance productions, music
productions, sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
productions, sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
productions, sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
every time. The theater is very
is something that brings me back
every time. The theater is very
is something that brings me back
every time. The theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
every time. The theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
every time. The theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
front of the talent when you
like you're just right up in
front of the talent when you
like you're just right up in
front of the talent when you
come and watch a show here. We
front of the talent when you
come and watch a show here. We
front of the talent when you
come and watch a show here. We
also do youth programing here.
come and watch a show here. We
also do youth programing here.
come and watch a show here. We
also do youth programing here.
We work with a different local
also do youth programing here.
We work with a different local
also do youth programing here.
We work with a different local
artists to be able to provide
We work with a different local
artists to be able to provide
We work with a different local
artists to be able to provide
free programing for children, to
artists to be able to provide
free programing for children, to
artists to be able to provide
free programing for children, to
learn how to. So we have a
free programing for children, to
learn how to. So we have a
free programing for children, to
learn how to. So we have a
fashion class. We have music
learn how to. So we have a
fashion class. We have music
learn how to. So we have a
fashion class. We have music
classes specifically for
fashion class. We have music
classes specifically for
fashion class. We have music
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
piano, and then we also have a
have another music class for
piano, and then we also have a
have another music class for
piano, and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
piano, and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
piano, and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
mezzanine that is for our dance studio. It's in our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts. Really. So
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts. Really. So
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts. Really. So
whether it be someone trying to
performing arts. Really. So
whether it be someone trying to
performing arts. Really. So
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
in to teach after school
even have different groups come
in to teach after school
even have different groups come
in to teach after school
classes. Being able to grow the
in to teach after school
classes. Being able to grow the
in to teach after school
classes. Being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
classes. Being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
classes. Being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim Art
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim Art
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim Art
center stand out. The city
is what makes Lankershim Art
center stand out. The city
is what makes Lankershim Art
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
express themselves and give a
confident. The ability to
express themselves and give a
confident. The ability to
express themselves and give a
space for people that are a
express themselves and give a
space for people that are a
express themselves and give a
space for people that are a
little bit different. Another
space for people that are a
little bit different. Another
space for people that are a
little bit different. Another
space to play, because being
little bit different. Another
space to play, because being
little bit different. Another
space to play, because being
able to play is so important
space to play, because being
able to play is so important
space to play, because being
able to play is so important
just for our mental health as
able to play is so important
just for our mental health as
able to play is so important
just for our mental health as
well as for like the health of
just for our mental health as
well as for like the health of
just for our mental health as
well as for like the health of
the community and it just makes
well as for like the health of
the community and it just makes
well as for like the health of
the community and it just makes
a world a better place. We look
the community and it just makes
a world a better place. We look
the community and it just makes
a world a better place. We look
forward to having you here at
a world a better place. We look
forward to having you here at
a world a better place. We look
forward to having you here at
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
forward to having you here at
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
forward to having you here at
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
it be taking part in our free
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
it be taking part in our free
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
it be taking part in our free
programing as well as being able
it be taking part in our free
programing as well as being able
it be taking part in our free
programing as well as being able
to come and just watch a movie
programing as well as being able
to come and just watch a movie
programing as well as being able
to come and just watch a movie
or watch a show, we look forward
to come and just watch a movie
or watch a show, we look forward
to come and just watch a movie
or watch a show, we look forward
to having you over here on
or watch a show, we look forward
to having you over here on
or watch a show, we look forward
to having you over here on
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The Tosco Theater is located in
.
The Tosco Theater is located in
.
The Tosco Theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
The Tosco Theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
The Tosco Theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
there's musical events, there's
festivals. There is art walks,
there's musical events, there's
festivals. There is art walks,
there's musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
there's musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
there's musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary and
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary and
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary and
so when the city came in to
been left a little bit weary and
so when the city came in to
been left a little bit weary and
so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. At the Tosco Theater is
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. At the Tosco Theater is
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. At the Tosco Theater is
here for everyone. It is here At the Tosco Theater is
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision and we're here
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision and we're here
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision and we're here
for the community at large, at
their new vision and we're here
for the community at large, at
their new vision and we're here
for the community at large, at
all of our community events. One
for the community at large, at
all of our community events. One
for the community at large, at
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how do we help
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how do we help
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how do we help
people to encourage them to
This idea of how do we help
people to encourage them to
This idea of how do we help
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
light, this is how I shine it.
other people saying, this is my
light, this is how I shine it.
other people saying, this is my
light, this is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
light, this is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
light, this is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block
and then we end up with a little
do this walk around the block
and then we end up with a little
do this walk around the block
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be seen
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be seen
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be seen
. I can be heard, and I'm
experience to say, I can be seen
. I can be heard, and I'm
experience to say, I can be seen
. I can be heard, and I'm
walking in these doors and it
. I can be heard, and I'm
walking in these doors and it
. I can be heard, and I'm
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
the time. So it's a it's a live
hear me. We don't have that all
the time. So it's a it's a live
hear me. We don't have that all
the time. So it's a it's a live
space that's here to welcome and
the time. So it's a it's a live
space that's here to welcome and
the time. So it's a it's a live
space that's here to welcome and
nurture those sparks of
space that's here to welcome and
nurture those sparks of
space that's here to welcome and
nurture those sparks of
inspiration and vision. There's
nurture those sparks of
inspiration and vision. There's
nurture those sparks of
inspiration and vision. There's
a few ways to find us. We are
inspiration and vision. There's
a few ways to find us. We are
inspiration and vision. There's
a few ways to find us. We are
always on social media, so we
a few ways to find us. We are
always on social media, so we
a few ways to find us. We are
always on social media, so we
are on Instagram. We have a
always on social media, so we
are on Instagram. We have a
always on social media, so we
are on Instagram. We have a
Facebook page. You can go to the
are on Instagram. We have a
Facebook page. You can go to the
are on Instagram. We have a
Facebook page. You can go to the
Department of Cultural Affairs,
Facebook page. You can go to the
Department of Cultural Affairs,
Facebook page. You can go to the
Department of Cultural Affairs,
their website. You'll find the
Department of Cultural Affairs,
their website. You'll find the
Department of Cultural Affairs,
their website. You'll find the
Tosco Theater may take a few
their website. You'll find the
Tosco Theater may take a few
their website. You'll find the
Tosco Theater may take a few
clicks here and there, but we
Tosco Theater may take a few
clicks here and there, but we
Tosco Theater may take a few
clicks here and there, but we
try to stay present in any way
clicks here and there, but we
try to stay present in any way
clicks here and there, but we
try to stay present in any way
that we can
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Spring is coming and the Los
Angeles public Library has some
Spring is coming and the Los
Angeles public Library has some
Spring is coming and the Los
Angeles public Library has some
advice workshops and general
Angeles public Library has some
advice workshops and general
Angeles public Library has some
advice workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
advice workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
advice workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
or paint the flower pots and
Learn how to repot your plants
or paint the flower pots and
Learn how to repot your plants
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the central
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the central
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the central
library for Plant Day, a
with nature. Visit the central
library for Plant Day, a
with nature. Visit the central
library for Plant Day, a
celebration of plants on
library for Plant Day, a
celebration of plants on
library for Plant Day, a
celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
celebration of plants on
Saturday, January 31st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
Saturday, January 31st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
Saturday, January 31st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
details on the events, visit
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
details on the events, visit
a.m. until 3 p.m. for more
details on the events, visit
lapl.org. Slash plants Day. Alta
details on the events, visit
lapl.org. Slash plants Day. Alta
details on the events, visit
lapl.org. Slash plants Day. Alta
Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
lapl.org. Slash plants Day. Alta
Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
lapl.org. Slash plants Day. Alta
Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
invites you to their first open
Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
invites you to their first open
Sea at the Port of Los Angeles
invites you to their first open
house of 2026 on Saturday,
invites you to their first open
house of 2026 on Saturday,
invites you to their first open
house of 2026 on Saturday,
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
house of 2026 on Saturday,
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
house of 2026 on Saturday,
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
January 31st. Join the Alta Sea
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
about the Re-Up our Ocean
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
about the Re-Up our Ocean
team from 10 a.m. to learn more
about the Re-Up our Ocean
campaign, which is turning
about the Re-Up our Ocean
campaign, which is turning
about the Re-Up our Ocean
campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
presentations, workshops and
community through informative
presentations, workshops and
community through informative
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy.
While preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the port
While preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the port
While preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the port
of LA for Alta Seas open House
of the ocean. Head to the port
of LA for Alta Seas open House
of the ocean. Head to the port
of LA for Alta Seas open House
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
of LA for Alta Seas open House
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
of LA for Alta Seas open House
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February first for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February first for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February first for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February first for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February first for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Great Whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
Great Whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
Great Whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
Great Whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
Great Whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
lecturers and festive music
puppet shows, expert guest
lecturers and festive music
puppet shows, expert guest
lecturers and festive music
experience. The incredible life
lecturers and festive music
experience. The incredible life
lecturers and festive music
experience. The incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
experience. The incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
experience. The incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out more
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out more
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out more
at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Dot
a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out more
at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Dot
a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out more
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from secondhand smoke. And
Every day over 100 Americans die
from secondhand smoke. And
Every day over 100 Americans die
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from secondhand smoke. And
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from secondhand smoke. And
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Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
to millions of visitors. For
shown the workings of the cosmos
to millions of visitors. For
shown the workings of the cosmos
to millions of visitors. For
more information, visit Griffith
to millions of visitors. For
more information, visit Griffith
to millions of visitors. For
more information, visit Griffith
Observatory .org. LA City
more information, visit Griffith
Observatory .org. LA City
more information, visit Griffith
Observatory .org. LA City
Council has approved $1 million
Observatory .org. LA City
Council has approved $1 million
Observatory .org. LA City
Council has approved $1 million
to establish a dedicated
Council has approved $1 million
to establish a dedicated
Council has approved $1 million
to establish a dedicated
streetlight repair team for
to establish a dedicated
streetlight repair team for
to establish a dedicated
streetlight repair team for
Council district 13. The team
streetlight repair team for
Council district 13. The team
streetlight repair team for
Council district 13. The team
will work in the Council district 13. The team
will work in the Council
district to address long repair
will work in the Council
district to address long repair
will work in the Council
district to address long repair
times that currently exceed nine
district to address long repair
times that currently exceed nine
district to address long repair
times that currently exceed nine
months. Hiring is underway for
times that currently exceed nine
months. Hiring is underway for
times that currently exceed nine
months. Hiring is underway for
electricians and laborers with
months. Hiring is underway for
electricians and laborers with
months. Hiring is underway for
electricians and laborers with
repairs expected to begin in the
electricians and laborers with
repairs expected to begin in the
electricians and laborers with
repairs expected to begin in the
next two months. For more
repairs expected to begin in the
next two months. For more
repairs expected to begin in the
next two months. For more
information, go to CD 13
next two months. For more
information, go to CD 13
next two months. For more
information, go to CD 13
la.gov/news. Metro has launched
information, go to CD 13
la.gov/news. Metro has launched
information, go to CD 13
la.gov/news. Metro has launched
a new care based services
la.gov/news. Metro has launched
a new care based services
la.gov/news. Metro has launched
a new care based services
division under its Department of
a new care based services
division under its Department of
a new care based services
division under its Department of
Public Safety, which includes
division under its Department of
Public Safety, which includes
division under its Department of
Public Safety, which includes
transit ambassadors, outreach
Public Safety, which includes
transit ambassadors, outreach
Public Safety, which includes
transit ambassadors, outreach
and intervention teams. The new
transit ambassadors, outreach
and intervention teams. The new
transit ambassadors, outreach
and intervention teams. The new
crisis Response teams will
and intervention teams. The new
crisis Response teams will
and intervention teams. The new
crisis Response teams will
address behavior related
crisis Response teams will
address behavior related
crisis Response teams will
address behavior related
incidents. Metro's priority is
address behavior related
incidents. Metro's priority is
address behavior related
incidents. Metro's priority is
the safety of riders and
incidents. Metro's priority is
the safety of riders and
incidents. Metro's priority is
the safety of riders and
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This is about all of us. It's
about choosing to believe in our
This is about all of us. It's
about choosing to believe in our
city again and proving it with
about choosing to believe in our
city again and proving it with
about choosing to believe in our
city again and proving it with
action. And no matter what our
city again and proving it with
action. And no matter what our
city again and proving it with
action. And no matter what our
city faces, LA never, ever gives
action. And no matter what our
city faces, LA never, ever gives
action. And no matter what our
city faces, LA never, ever gives
up on
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how to stop the bleed by
following the ABCs. If someone
how to stop the bleed by
following the ABCs. If someone
has an injury with blood
following the ABCs. If someone
has an injury with blood
following the ABCs. If someone
has an injury with blood
spurting out of the wound,
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bleeding that won't stop or loss
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bleeding that won't stop or loss
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you need to act quickly. The
first step is a for alert. Have
you need to act quickly. The
first step is a for alert. Have
someone call 911. The next step
first step is a for alert. Have
someone call 911. The next step
first step is a for alert. Have
someone call 911. The next step
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clothing covering the area so
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clothing covering the area so
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you can see the injury. The
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final step is C compress. If the
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injury is to the leg or arm,
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injury is to the leg or arm,
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apply it 2 to 3in above the
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tourniquet onto a joint. Go
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tourniquet onto a joint. Go
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the wineglass in place. Note the
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the wineglass in place. Note the
time the tourniquet was applied
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time the tourniquet was applied
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time the tourniquet was applied
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At the Lankershim Arts Center
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At the Lankershim Arts Center
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At the Lankershim Arts Center
was constructed. In 1939 when it
At the Lankershim Arts Center
was constructed. In 1939 when it
At the Lankershim Arts Center
was constructed. In 1939 when it
was opened in 1939, it was constructed. In 1939 when it
was opened in 1939, it was
originally a la Department of
was opened in 1939, it was
originally a la Department of
was opened in 1939, it was
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
City of L.A. became the owner of
Water and Power Building. The
City of L.A. became the owner of
Water and Power Building. The
City of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
City of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
City of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical
cultural monument on the plaque,
it was declared as a historical
cultural monument on the plaque,
it was declared as a historical
cultural monument on the plaque,
its purpose was that it is an
cultural monument on the plaque,
its purpose was that it is an
cultural monument on the plaque,
its purpose was that it is an
example of adaptive reuse. The
its purpose was that it is an
example of adaptive reuse. The
its purpose was that it is an
example of adaptive reuse. The
front building is actually an
example of adaptive reuse. The
front building is actually an
example of adaptive reuse. The
front building is actually an
example of streamline modern
front building is actually an
example of streamline modern
front building is actually an
example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
here after I think it's like 5
design. And then if you come
here after I think it's like 5
design. And then if you come
here after I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
here after I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
here after I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on, and
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on, and
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on, and
then you get to see the full
panels that will turn on, and
then you get to see the full
panels that will turn on, and
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
kind of marquee of the
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
kind of marquee of the
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
Lankershim Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
productions. Sometimes we'll
dance productions, music
productions. Sometimes we'll
dance productions, music
productions. Sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
productions. Sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
productions. Sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
every time the theater is very
is something that brings me back
every time the theater is very
is something that brings me back
every time the theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
every time the theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
every time the theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
front of the talent. When you
like you're just right up in
front of the talent. When you
like you're just right up in
front of the talent. When you
come watch a show here. We also
front of the talent. When you
come watch a show here. We also
front of the talent. When you
come watch a show here. We also
do youth programing here. We
come watch a show here. We also
do youth programing here. We
come watch a show here. We also
do youth programing here. We
work with a different local
do youth programing here. We
work with a different local
do youth programing here. We
work with a different local
artists to be able to provide
work with a different local
artists to be able to provide
work with a different local
artists to be able to provide
free programing for children, to
artists to be able to provide
free programing for children, to
artists to be able to provide
free programing for children, to
learn how to sew. We have a
free programing for children, to
learn how to sew. We have a
free programing for children, to
learn how to sew. We have a
fashion class, we have music
learn how to sew. We have a
fashion class, we have music
learn how to sew. We have a
fashion class, we have music
classes specifically for
fashion class, we have music
classes specifically for
fashion class, we have music
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
piano and then we also have a
have another music class for
piano and then we also have a
have another music class for
piano and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
piano and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
piano and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
mezzanine that is for our dance studio. It's in our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts, really. So
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts, really. So
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts, really. So
whether it be someone trying to
performing arts, really. So
whether it be someone trying to
performing arts, really. So
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
in to teach after school classes
even have different groups come
in to teach after school classes
even have different groups come
in to teach after school classes
, being able to grow the
in to teach after school classes
, being able to grow the
in to teach after school classes
, being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
, being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
, being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim art
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim art
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim art
center stand out. The city
is what makes Lankershim art
center stand out. The city
is what makes Lankershim art
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
express themselves and give a
confident. The ability to
express themselves and give a
confident. The ability to
express themselves and give a
space for people that are a
express themselves and give a
space for people that are a
express themselves and give a
space for people that are a
little bit different, another
space for people that are a
little bit different, another
space for people that are a
little bit different, another
space to play because being able
little bit different, another
space to play because being able
little bit different, another
space to play because being able
to play is so important. Just
space to play because being able
to play is so important. Just
space to play because being able
to play is so important. Just
for our mental health as well as
to play is so important. Just
for our mental health as well as
to play is so important. Just
for our mental health as well as
for like the health of the
for our mental health as well as
for like the health of the
for our mental health as well as
for like the health of the
community. And it just makes a
for like the health of the
community. And it just makes a
for like the health of the
community. And it just makes a
world a better place. We look
community. And it just makes a
world a better place. We look
community. And it just makes a
world a better place. We look
forward to having you here at
world a better place. We look
forward to having you here at
world a better place. We look
forward to having you here at
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
forward to having you here at
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
forward to having you here at
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
it be taking part in our free
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
it be taking part in our free
Lankershim Arts Center. Whether
it be taking part in our free
programing as well as being able
it be taking part in our free
programing as well as being able
it be taking part in our free
programing as well as being able
to come and just watch a movie
programing as well as being able
to come and just watch a movie
programing as well as being able
to come and just watch a movie
or watch a show, we look forward
to come and just watch a movie
or watch a show, we look forward
to come and just watch a movie
or watch a show, we look forward
to having you over here on
or watch a show, we look forward
to having you over here on
or watch a show, we look forward
to having you over here on
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The Tosco theater is located in
.
The Tosco theater is located in
.
The Tosco theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
The Tosco theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
The Tosco theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
there is musical events, there's
festivals. There is art walks,
there is musical events, there's
festivals. There is art walks,
there is musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
there is musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
there is musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary.
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary.
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary.
And so when the city came in to
been left a little bit weary.
And so when the city came in to
been left a little bit weary.
And so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
And so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
And so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. At the Tosco Theater is
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. At the Tosco Theater is
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. At the Tosco Theater is
here for everyone. It is here At the Tosco Theater is
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision. And we're here
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision. And we're here
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision. And we're here
for the community at large and
their new vision. And we're here
for the community at large and
their new vision. And we're here
for the community at large and
all of our community events. One
for the community at large and
all of our community events. One
for the community at large and
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how are we help
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how are we help
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how are we help
people to encourage them to
This idea of how are we help
people to encourage them to
This idea of how are we help
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
light. This is how I shine it.
other people saying, this is my
light. This is how I shine it.
other people saying, this is my
light. This is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
light. This is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
light. This is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block,
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block,
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block,
and then we end up with a little
do this walk around the block,
and then we end up with a little
do this walk around the block,
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be
seen. I can be heard and I'm
experience to say, I can be
seen. I can be heard and I'm
experience to say, I can be
seen. I can be heard and I'm
walking in these doors and it
seen. I can be heard and I'm
walking in these doors and it
seen. I can be heard and I'm
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
the time. So it's a it's a live
hear me. We don't have that all
the time. So it's a it's a live
hear me. We don't have that all
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celebration of plants on
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Alpha C at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
Alpha C at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Angeles invites you to their
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Angeles invites you to their
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first open house of 2026 on
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learn more about the Re-Up our
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learn more about the Re-Up our
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learn more about the Re-Up our
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plastic pollution into surfboard
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
Ocean campaign, which is turning
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fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
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sustainable products. The open
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House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
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community through informative
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community through informative
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exhibits that aim to inspire
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
presentations, workshops and
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy
exhibits that aim to inspire
ideas and fuel the blue economy
while preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy
while preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy
while preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the port
while preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the port
while preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the port
of LA for Alpha C's open house,
of the ocean. Head to the port
of LA for Alpha C's open house,
of the ocean. Head to the port
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re-up our ocean on Saturday,
of LA for Alpha C's open house,
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
of LA for Alpha C's open house,
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
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information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
information, visit Alta Sea org
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
. What better way to celebrate
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
the beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February 1st for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
lectures and festive music
puppet shows, expert guest
lectures and festive music
puppet shows, expert guest
lectures and festive music
experience. The incredible life
lectures and festive music
experience. The incredible life
lectures and festive music
experience. The incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
experience. The incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
experience. The incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well, Fiesta
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well, Fiesta
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well, Fiesta
on Sunday, February first from
Visit Cabrillo for well, Fiesta
on Sunday, February first from
Visit Cabrillo for well, Fiesta
on Sunday, February first from
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out
on Sunday, February first from
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out
on Sunday, February first from
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out
more at Cabrillo Marine
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out
more at Cabrillo Marine
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out
more at Cabrillo Marine
aquarium.org. And that's a look
more at Cabrillo Marine
aquarium.org. And that's a look
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Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
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Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
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Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
Doctor Edwin Krupp, the director
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
of Griffith Observatory, has
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
been honored by the American
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
Astronomical Society, the
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
International organization
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
recognized Krupp with its 2026
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
Education Prize. It cited his
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
outstanding contributions
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
educating the public, students
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
and future astronomers. Krupp
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
has been the director of the
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
landmark Griffith Observatory
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
for over five decades, and has
shown the workings of the cosmos
for over five decades, and has
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to millions of visitors for more
shown the workings of the cosmos
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shown the workings of the cosmos
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The Lankershim Arts Center was
constructed. In 1939, when it
The Lankershim Arts Center was
constructed. In 1939, when it
The Lankershim Arts Center was
constructed. In 1939, when it
was opened in 1939. It was
constructed. In 1939, when it
was opened in 1939. It was
constructed. In 1939, when it
was opened in 1939. It was
originally a la Department of
was opened in 1939. It was
originally a la Department of
was opened in 1939. It was
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
originally a la Department of
Water and Power Building. The
city of L.A. became the owner of
Water and Power Building. The
city of L.A. became the owner of
Water and Power Building. The
city of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
city of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
city of L.A. became the owner of
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical,
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical,
the Lankershim Arts Center when
it was declared as a historical,
cultural monument on the plaque.
it was declared as a historical,
cultural monument on the plaque.
it was declared as a historical,
cultural monument on the plaque.
Its purpose was that it is an
cultural monument on the plaque.
Its purpose was that it is an
cultural monument on the plaque.
Its purpose was that it is an
example of adaptive reuse. The
Its purpose was that it is an
example of adaptive reuse. The
Its purpose was that it is an
example of adaptive reuse. The
front building is actually an
example of adaptive reuse. The
front building is actually an
example of adaptive reuse. The
front building is actually an
example of streamline modern
front building is actually an
example of streamline modern
front building is actually an
example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
example of streamline modern
design. And then if you come
here after, I think it's like 5
design. And then if you come
here after, I think it's like 5
design. And then if you come
here after, I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
here after, I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
here after, I think it's like 5
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on and
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on and
or 6:00, there's like lighting
panels that will turn on and
then you get to see the full
panels that will turn on and
then you get to see the full
panels that will turn on and
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
then you get to see the full
kind of marquee of the
Lancashire Arts Center. We host
kind of marquee of the
Lancashire Arts Center. We host
kind of marquee of the
Lancashire Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
Lancashire Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
Lancashire Arts Center. We host
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
a bevy of productions, be it
dance productions, music
productions. Sometimes we'll
dance productions, music
productions. Sometimes we'll
dance productions, music
productions. Sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
productions. Sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
productions. Sometimes we'll
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
have a film screening, uh, art.
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
I think that sort of flexibility
is something that brings me back
every time. The theater is very
is something that brings me back
every time. The theater is very
is something that brings me back
every time. The theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
every time. The theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
every time. The theater is very
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
intimate here. It really feels
like you're just right up in
front of the talent when you
like you're just right up in
front of the talent when you
like you're just right up in
front of the talent when you
come and watch a show here. We
front of the talent when you
come and watch a show here. We
front of the talent when you
come and watch a show here. We
also do youth programing here.
come and watch a show here. We
also do youth programing here.
come and watch a show here. We
also do youth programing here.
We work with a different local
also do youth programing here.
We work with a different local
also do youth programing here.
We work with a different local
artist to be able to provide
We work with a different local
artist to be able to provide
We work with a different local
artist to be able to provide
free programing for children to
artist to be able to provide
free programing for children to
artist to be able to provide
free programing for children to
learn how to sew. We have a
free programing for children to
learn how to sew. We have a
free programing for children to
learn how to sew. We have a
fashion class. We have music
learn how to sew. We have a
fashion class. We have music
learn how to sew. We have a
fashion class. We have music
classes specifically for
fashion class. We have music
classes specifically for
fashion class. We have music
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
classes specifically for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
percussion and drums. We also
have another music class for
piano, and then we also have a
have another music class for
piano, and then we also have a
have another music class for
piano, and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
piano, and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
piano, and then we also have a
dance studio. It's in our
mezzanine that is for our dance studio. It's in our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mezzanine that is for our dance
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
class that we have here. Our
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts. Really. So
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts. Really. So
mission here is just to grow the
performing arts. Really. So
whether it be someone trying to
performing arts. Really. So
whether it be someone trying to
performing arts. Really. So
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
whether it be someone trying to
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
bring out their own original
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
productions or like sometimes we
even have different groups come
in to teach after school
even have different groups come
in to teach after school
even have different groups come
in to teach after school
classes. Being able to grow the
in to teach after school
classes. Being able to grow the
in to teach after school
classes. Being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
classes. Being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
classes. Being able to grow the
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim Art
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim Art
performing arts in a community
is what makes Lankershim Art
center stand out. The city
is what makes Lankershim Art
center stand out. The city
is what makes Lankershim Art
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
center stand out. The city
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
investing into places like this
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
is because it gives a place for
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
people that were not as
confident. The ability to
express themselves and. That is
confident. The ability to
express themselves and. That is
confident. The ability to
express themselves and. That is
so important just for our mental
express themselves and. That is
so important just for our mental
express themselves and. That is
so important just for our mental
health as well as for like the
so important just for our mental
health as well as for like the
so important just for our mental
health as well as for like the
health of the community. And it
health as well as for like the
health of the community. And it
health as well as for like the
health of the community. And it
just makes a world a better
health of the community. And it
just makes a world a better
health of the community. And it
just makes a world a better
place. We look forward to having
just makes a world a better
place. We look forward to having
just makes a world a better
place. We look forward to having
you here at Lankershim Arts
place. We look forward to having
you here at Lankershim Arts
place. We look forward to having
you here at Lankershim Arts
Center. Whether it be taking
you here at Lankershim Arts
Center. Whether it be taking
you here at Lankershim Arts
Center. Whether it be taking
part in our free programing as
Center. Whether it be taking
part in our free programing as
Center. Whether it be taking
part in our free programing as
well as being able to come and
part in our free programing as
well as being able to come and
part in our free programing as
well as being able to come and
just watch a movie or watch a
well as being able to come and
just watch a movie or watch a
well as being able to come and
just watch a movie or watch a
show, we look forward to having
just watch a movie or watch a
show, we look forward to having
just watch a movie or watch a
show, we look forward to having
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show, we look forward to having
you over here on Instagram. Our
show, we look forward to having
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The Tosco Theater is located in
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The Tosco Theater is located in
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The Tosco Theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
The Tosco Theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
The Tosco Theater is located in
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
Canoga Park. There is so much
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
already here to offer cultural
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
events, performances, folks do
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
annual Dia de Los Muertos
festivals. There is art walks,
there's musical events, there's
festivals. There is art walks,
there's musical events, there's
festivals. There is art walks,
there's musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
there's musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
there's musical events, there's
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
jazz, and I feel like we have
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
the privilege to be added in
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary.
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary.
that offering. The space had
been left a little bit weary.
And so when the city came in to
been left a little bit weary.
And so when the city came in to
been left a little bit weary.
And so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
And so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
And so when the city came in to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
renovate the space, it was
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
offered another chance to
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. In the Tosco Theater is
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. In the Tosco Theater is
breathe new life into the arts.
Here. In the Tosco Theater is
here for everyone. It is here In the Tosco Theater is
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
here for everyone. It is here
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
for young artists who are just
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
starting out to the professional
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision and we're here
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision and we're here
artists who are here to dream up
their new vision and we're here
for the community at large and
their new vision and we're here
for the community at large and
their new vision and we're here
for the community at large and
all of our community events. One
for the community at large and
all of our community events. One
for the community at large and
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
all of our community events. One
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
of our signature events is
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how do we help
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how do we help
called walking in our Light.
This idea of how do we help
people to encourage them to
This idea of how do we help
people to encourage them to
This idea of how do we help
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
people to encourage them to
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
think about the light that they
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
bring and to show appreciation
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
for those who help to nurture
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
that light. So from that idea,
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
we thought, well, let's let's
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
walk in our light. Let us have
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
stories along the way where
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
people can stop and hear
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
performances and storytelling of
other people saying, this is my
light, this is how I shine it.
other people saying, this is my
light, this is how I shine it.
other people saying, this is my
light, this is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
light, this is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
light, this is how I shine it.
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
And these are the people I want
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block
to show appreciation to. So we
do this walk around the block
and then we end up with a little
do this walk around the block
and then we end up with a little
do this walk around the block
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
and then we end up with a little
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
gathering and performances
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
inside and lots of time to just
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
reflect on. Yeah, this is my
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
life, you know? And these are
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
the people who've helped me get
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
there. Our communities don't
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
always see what the city of Los
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
Angeles provides them, providing
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
access to the arts says to me,
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
that's a city that's proud of
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
the stories it wants to tell.
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
The people who want to tell
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
them, and the ways that they
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
want to tell them. A space like
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
this gives opportunity for folks
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be
of all ages, cultures,
experience to say, I can be
seen. I can be heard, and I'm
experience to say, I can be
seen. I can be heard, and I'm
experience to say, I can be
seen. I can be heard, and I'm
walking in these doors and it
seen. I can be heard, and I'm
walking in these doors and it
seen. I can be heard, and I'm
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
walking in these doors and it
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
feels welcoming. It feels
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
nurturing, and people are
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
excited to listen to me and to
hear me. We don't have that all
the time, so it's a it's a live
hear me. We don't have that all
the time, so it's a it's a live
hear me. We don't have that all
the time, so it's a it's a live
space that's here to welcome and
the time, so it's a it's a live
space that's here to welcome and
the time, so it's a it's a live
space that's here to welcome and
nurture those sparks of
space that's here to welcome and
nurture those sparks of
space that's here to welcome and
nurture those sparks of
inspiration and vision. There's
nurture those sparks of
inspiration and vision. There's
nurture those sparks of
inspiration and vision. There's
a few ways to find us. We are
inspiration and vision. There's
a few ways to find us. We are
inspiration and vision. There's
a few ways to find us. We are
always on social media, so we
a few ways to find us. We are
always on social media, so we
a few ways to find us. We are
always on social media, so we
are on Instagram. We have a
always on social media, so we
are on Instagram. We have a
always on social media, so we
are on Instagram. We have a
Facebook page. You can go to the
are on Instagram. We have a
Facebook page. You can go to the
are on Instagram. We have a
Facebook page. You can go to the
Department of Cultural Affairs.
Facebook page. You can go to the
Department of Cultural Affairs.
Facebook page. You can go to the
Department of Cultural Affairs.
There website. You'll find the
Department of Cultural Affairs.
There website. You'll find the
Department of Cultural Affairs.
There website. You'll find the
Tosco theater may take a few
There website. You'll find the
Tosco theater may take a few
There website. You'll find the
Tosco theater may take a few
clicks here and there, but we
Tosco theater may take a few
clicks here and there, but we
Tosco theater may take a few
clicks here and there, but we
try to stay present in any way
clicks here and there, but we
try to stay present in any way
clicks here and there, but we
try to stay present in any way
that we can
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Spring is coming and the Los
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advice, workshops and general
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advice, workshops and general
Angeles public Library has some
advice, workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
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help for your plants. They are
advice, workshops and general
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
help for your plants. They are
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
devoting a day to celebrating
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
plants at the Central Library,
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
where there will be keynote
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
speakers, gardening tips and
resources from La sanitation.
Learn how to repot your plants
resources from La sanitation.
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or paint the flower pots and
Learn how to repot your plants
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Learn how to repot your plants
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experience the joy of connecting
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
or paint the flower pots and
experience the joy of connecting
with nature. Visit the Central
experience the joy of connecting
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celebration of plants on
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Alpha C at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
Alpha C at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
Alpha C at the Port of Los
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Angeles invites you to their
first open house of 2026 on
Saturday, January 31st. Join the
first open house of 2026 on
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Alta C team from 10 a.m. to
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learn more about the Re-Up our
Alta C team from 10 a.m. to
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learn more about the Re-Up our
Ocean campaign, which is turning
learn more about the Re-Up our
Ocean campaign, which is turning
learn more about the Re-Up our
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
Ocean campaign, which is turning
plastic pollution into surfboard
fins and other upcycled
plastic pollution into surfboard
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plastic pollution into surfboard
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fins and other upcycled
sustainable products. The open
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House shares resources with the
sustainable products. The open
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sustainable products. The open
House shares resources with the
community through informative
House shares resources with the
community through informative
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community through informative
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community through informative
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exhibits that aim to inspire
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ideas and fuel the blue economy
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while preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy
while preserving the well-being
ideas and fuel the blue economy
while preserving the well-being
of the ocean. Head to the Port
while preserving the well-being
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while preserving the well-being
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of the ocean. Head to the Port
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of La for Alpha C's open house,
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January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up. Our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
re-up. Our ocean on Saturday,
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
January 31st at 10 a.m. for more
information, visit Alta Sea org
what better way to celebrate the
information, visit Alta Sea org
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what better way to celebrate the
beginning of whale watching
what better way to celebrate the
beginning of whale watching
what better way to celebrate the
beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
beginning of whale watching
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
season in California than by
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
having a whale fiesta join
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February first for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February first for Whale
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on
Sunday, February first for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February first for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
Sunday, February first for Whale
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
Fiesta, which marks the start of
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
the migration of the Pacific
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
gray whale. This family fun day
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
is filled with activities and
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
exhibits for all and will
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
include games, arts and crafts,
puppet shows, expert guest
lecturers and festive music.
puppet shows, expert guest
lecturers and festive music.
puppet shows, expert guest
lecturers and festive music.
Experience. The Incredible life
lecturers and festive music.
Experience. The Incredible life
lecturers and festive music.
Experience. The Incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
Experience. The Incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
Experience. The Incredible life
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
sized inflatable whales and the
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
famous duct tape whale contest.
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
Visit Cabrillo for well Fiesta
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out more
on Sunday, February 1st from 10
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on Sunday, February 1st from 10
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at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Dot
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Thank you. Blumenfield Harris
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Thank you. Blumenfield Harris
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Thank you. Blumenfield Harris
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Thank you. Blumenfield Harris
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Thank you. Blumenfield Harris
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Soto Martinez. Yaroslavsky 12
members present in a quorum. Mr.
Soto Martinez. Yaroslavsky 12
members present in a quorum. Mr.
Soto Martinez. Yaroslavsky 12
members present in a quorum. Mr.
president. All right. Mr. City
members present in a quorum. Mr.
president. All right. Mr. City
members present in a quorum. Mr.
president. All right. Mr. City
attorney. Anything to report on
president. All right. Mr. City
attorney. Anything to report on
president. All right. Mr. City
attorney. Anything to report on
a closed session? There's
attorney. Anything to report on
a closed session? There's
attorney. Anything to report on
a closed session? There's
nothing to report out of closed
a closed session? There's
nothing to report out of closed
a closed session? There's
nothing to report out of closed
session. But council will need
nothing to report out of closed
session. But council will need
nothing to report out of closed
session. But council will need
to approve the additional
session. But council will need
to approve the additional
session. But council will need
to approve the additional
funding if it so chooses in open
to approve the additional
funding if it so chooses in open
to approve the additional
funding if it so chooses in open
session. All right. Well first
funding if it so chooses in open
session. All right. Well first
funding if it so chooses in open
session. All right. Well first
begin with item number 23. If we
session. All right. Well first
begin with item number 23. If we
session. All right. Well first
begin with item number 23. If we
can read the recommendation into
begin with item number 23. If we
can read the recommendation into
begin with item number 23. If we
can read the recommendation into
the record, we would start with
can read the recommendation into
the record, we would start with
can read the recommendation into
the record, we would start with
item 22. Sorry, 22. If we could
the record, we would start with
item 22. Sorry, 22. If we could
the record, we would start with
item 22. Sorry, 22. If we could
read the recommendation into the
item 22. Sorry, 22. If we could
read the recommendation into the
item 22. Sorry, 22. If we could
read the recommendation into the
record. The recommendation. All
read the recommendation into the
record. The recommendation. All
right. I wouldI WOULD MOVE THAT
WE AMEND RECOMMENDATION OR
INSTRUCTION NUMBER 1 AS FOLLOWS.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
AMEND CONTRACT NUMBER C-146250
WITH NASMAN LLP TO INCREASE THE
FUNDING BY 650,000 THROUGH
MARCH 2026.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, IT'S BEEN MOVED, IS
THERE A SECOND.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PADILLA.
ALL RIGHT.
LET'S, OPEN THE ROLL, ON THAT
RECOMMENDATION.
>> City Attorney: AND I BELIEVE
THERE ARE FUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
AS WELL.
IF THE CITY ATTORNEY CAN READ
THOSE INTO THE RECORD.
>> City Attorney: YES, TO ADD A
SECOND RECOMMENDATION TO THAT
DONE THAT 650,000 BE TRANSFERED
TO THE NASAMAN CONTRACT TO
ASSIST IN THIS MATTER AND
TRANSFER TO CITY ATTORNEY FUND
NUMBER 100-12 ACCOUNT NUMBER
009301 FOR THAT CONTRACT.
NUMBER.
146250.
>> City Attorney: COUNCILMAN
ARE YOU OKAY AMENDING?
OKAY, SO SI STILL NEED A SECOND.
>> Council President: MADAM
CLERK, MR. GROAT, ARE WE GOOD
TO VOTE?
>> Clerk: YES, THAT IS MOTION
PARK AND PADILLA.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, LET'S OPEN THE ROLL ON
THAT ITEM.
CLOSE THE ROLL, TABULATE THE
VOTE.
>> Clerk: 9 AYES, 3 NOES.
>> Council President: ALL RIGHT.
THAT TAKES US TO THE NEXT ITEM.
WE'LL BRING MR. LEE BACK.
ALL RIGHT.
IF WE CAN READ THE
RECOMMENDATION INTO THE RECORD.
>> Clerk: THANK YOU FOR ITEM 23
I BELIEVE THE CITY ATTORNEY HAS
FURTHER TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS.
>> City Attorney: YES, SO THE
FURTHER RECOMMENDATION THERE,
IS THAT THE AMOUNT OF 1.8
MILLION DOLLARS BE TRANSFER TO
THE CONTRACT WITH GIBSON DUNN
AND CRUTCHER AND TRANSFER TO
ACCOUNT NUMBER 100-12, ACT
NUMBER 009301 FOR CONTRACT
NUMBER,
>> Council President: 2011616.
>> City Attorney: THANK YOU.
YES.
DID I SAY?
100-12.
ACT NUMBER--.
>> Clerk: CAN SOMEBODY MAKE
THAT MOTION AND SECOND?
>> Council President: I'LL MOVE.
>> Clerk: IS THERE A SECOND?
>> Council President: SECONDED
BY MR. BLUMENFIELD.
ALL RIGHT.
OPEN THE ROLL ON THIS ITEM,
CLOSE THE ROLL, TABULATE THE
VOTE.
>> Clerk: 9 AYES, 4 NOES.
>> Council President: ALL
RIGHT, WHAT'S NEXT?
>> Clerk: COUNCIL HAS MOTIONS
FOR POSTING AND REFERRAL.
>> Council President: THEY ARE
POSTED AND REFERRED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEMBERS?
ALL RIGHT.
HEARING NO ANNOUNCEMENTS, I
WILL NOTE THAT THIS COUNCIL
WILL NOT BE IN SESSION ON
FRIDAY.
SO EVERYBODY WHO WANTS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DAY
OF PROTEST ON FEBRUARY 30, YOU
CAN DO THAT.
IS NOT THE STATED REASON
FOR OUR LACK OF COUNCIL ON
FRIDAY BUT WE ASK ENCOURAGE
EVERYBODY WHO WANTS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THAT TO USE THAT
AN A OPPORTUNITY TO AVAIL
THEMSELVES AS SUCH.
AND WITH THAT, I'LL ASK
EVERYBODY TO RISE FOR
ADJOURNING MOTIONS.
LOOK TO MY LEFT FOR ADJOURNING
MOTIONS?
LOOK TO MY RIGHT FOR ADJOURNING
MOTIONS.
OKAY, WITH THAT, WE'RE
ADJOURNED.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, EVERYBODY.
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK.
LA. We have put child sex
abusers behind bars for up to 11
LA. We have put child sex
abusers behind bars for up to 11
LA. We have put child sex
abusers behind bars for up to 11
years. Misdemeanor is only one
abusers behind bars for up to 11
years. Misdemeanor is only one
abusers behind bars for up to 11
years. Misdemeanor is only one
year and we take these crimes
years. Misdemeanor is only one
year and we take these crimes
years. Misdemeanor is only one
year and we take these crimes
incredibly seriously. It is said
year and we take these crimes
incredibly seriously. It is said
year and we take these crimes
incredibly seriously. It is said
that failure is an orphan.
incredibly seriously. It is said
that failure is an orphan.
incredibly seriously. It is said
that failure is an orphan.
Success has many fathers. I
that failure is an orphan.
Success has many fathers. I
that failure is an orphan.
Success has many fathers. I
think it isn't just that success has many fathers. I
think it isn't just that success
has many fathers. I think that
think it isn't just that success
has many fathers. I think that
think it isn't just that success
has many fathers. I think that
it is only by coming together.
has many fathers. I think that
it is only by coming together.
has many fathers. I think that
it is only by coming together.
It is only with the jurisdiction
it is only by coming together.
It is only with the jurisdiction
it is only by coming together.
It is only with the jurisdiction
of the District Attorney's
It is only with the jurisdiction
of the District Attorney's
It is only with the jurisdiction
of the District Attorney's
office that goes to Long Beach,
of the District Attorney's
office that goes to Long Beach,
of the District Attorney's
office that goes to Long Beach,
where I can't go. That goes to
office that goes to Long Beach,
where I can't go. That goes to
office that goes to Long Beach,
where I can't go. That goes to
Pomona, where I can't go. That goes to
Pomona, where I can't go. That
really treats these crimes with
Pomona, where I can't go. That
really treats these crimes with
Pomona, where I can't go. That
really treats these crimes with
felony that we will finally,
really treats these crimes with
felony that we will finally,
really treats these crimes with
felony that we will finally, make a real lasting dent
in the open air exploitation of
finally make a real lasting dent
in the open air exploitation of
finally make a real lasting dent
in the open air exploitation of
our young people. I thank you
in the open air exploitation of
our young people. I thank you
in the open air exploitation of
our young people. I thank you
all for being here and for
our young people. I thank you
all for being here and for
our young people. I thank you
all for being here and for
giving this issue your attention
all for being here and for
giving this issue your attention
all for being here and for
giving this issue your attention
. And I join our district
giving this issue your attention
. And I join our district
giving this issue your attention
. And I join our district
attorney and our Chief of Police
. And I join our district
attorney and our Chief of Police
. And I join our district
attorney and our Chief of Police
and our, uh, Council president
attorney and our Chief of Police
and our, uh, Council president
attorney and our Chief of Police
and our, uh, Council president
in urging our community to come
and our, uh, Council president
in urging our community to come
and our, uh, Council president
in urging our community to come
forward and help us do this
in urging our community to come
forward and help us do this
in urging our community to come
forward and help us do this
work. Let's keep the young
forward and help us do this
work. Let's keep the young
forward and help us do this
work. Let's keep the young
people safe. Let's shut down the
work. Let's keep the young
people safe. Let's shut down the
work. Let's keep the young
people safe. Let's shut down the
places where trafficking occurs
people safe. Let's shut down the
places where trafficking occurs
people safe. Let's shut down the
places where trafficking occurs
. Let's put John's behind bars,
places where trafficking occurs
. Let's put John's behind bars,
places where trafficking occurs
. Let's put John's behind bars,
if that's what it takes to give
. Let's put John's behind bars,
if that's what it takes to give
. Let's put John's behind bars,
if that's what it takes to give
them the seriousness of the
if that's what it takes to give
them the seriousness of the
if that's what it takes to give
them the seriousness of the
consequences. And let's put the
them the seriousness of the
consequences. And let's put the
them the seriousness of the
consequences. And let's put the
predators away for a long time.
consequences. And let's put the
predators away for a long time.
consequences. And let's put the
predators away for a long time.
Thank you. Thank you much very
predators away for a long time.
Thank you. Thank you much very
predators away for a long time.
Thank you. Thank you much very
much. Our city attorney, Heidi
Thank you. Thank you much very
much. Our city attorney, Heidi
Thank you. Thank you much very
much. Our city attorney, Heidi
Feldstein Soto, I'd now like to
much. Our city attorney, Heidi
Feldstein Soto, I'd now like to
much. Our city attorney, Heidi
Feldstein Soto, I'd now like to
call another elected leader to
Feldstein Soto, I'd now like to
call another elected leader to
Feldstein Soto, I'd now like to
call another elected leader to
speak who has demonstrated a
call another elected leader to
speak who has demonstrated a
call another elected leader to
speak who has demonstrated a
commitment not just over months
speak who has demonstrated a
commitment not just over months
speak who has demonstrated a
commitment not just over months
, but over years to ending human
commitment not just over months
, but over years to ending human
commitment not just over months
, but over years to ending human
trafficking. Our Los Angeles
, but over years to ending human
trafficking. Our Los Angeles
, but over years to ending human
trafficking. Our Los Angeles
City Council president, Marquis
trafficking. Our Los Angeles
City Council president, Marquis
trafficking. Our Los Angeles
City Council president, Marquis
Harris Dawson, thank you so much
City Council president, Marquis
Harris Dawson, thank you so much
City Council president, Marquis
Harris Dawson, thank you so much
to all of our law enforcement
Harris Dawson, thank you so much
to all of our law enforcement
Harris Dawson, thank you so much
to all of our law enforcement
leaders that are with us and
to all of our law enforcement
leaders that are with us and
to all of our law enforcement
leaders that are with us and
community leaders, faith leaders that are with us and
community leaders, faith leaders
that are with us today. Uh I can
community leaders, faith leaders
that are with us today. Uh I can
community leaders, faith leaders
that are with us today. Uh I can
always be counted on and always
that are with us today. Uh I can
always be counted on and always
that are with us today. Uh I can
always be counted on and always
appreciate the opportunity to
always be counted on and always
appreciate the opportunity to
always be counted on and always
appreciate the opportunity to
stand and look. This problem,
appreciate the opportunity to
stand and look. This problem,
appreciate the opportunity to
stand and look. This problem,
which has been along this
stand and look. This problem,
which has been along this
stand and look. This problem,
which has been along this
corridor, my entire life and I'm
which has been along this
corridor, my entire life and I'm
which has been along this
corridor, my entire life and I'm
not young. I'll just put it that
corridor, my entire life and I'm
not young. I'll just put it that
corridor, my entire life and I'm
not young. I'll just put it that
way. This problem has been there
not young. I'll just put it that
way. This problem has been there
not young. I'll just put it that
way. This problem has been there
my entire life, and one thing we
way. This problem has been there
my entire life, and one thing we
way. This problem has been there
my entire life, and one thing we
wanted to do, uh, as an elected
my entire life, and one thing we
wanted to do, uh, as an elected
my entire life, and one thing we
wanted to do, uh, as an elected
official, was confronted,
wanted to do, uh, as an elected
official, was confronted,
wanted to do, uh, as an elected
official, was confronted, directly and try to
do so in an effective way. And
confronted directly and try to
do so in an effective way. And
confronted directly and try to
do so in an effective way. And
when we got on the phone and
do so in an effective way. And
when we got on the phone and
do so in an effective way. And
when we got on the phone and
started calling people and
when we got on the phone and
started calling people and
when we got on the phone and
started calling people and
saying, you need to see what's
started calling people and
saying, you need to see what's
started calling people and
saying, you need to see what's
happening on Figueroa, what's
saying, you need to see what's
happening on Figueroa, what's
saying, you need to see what's
happening on Figueroa, what's
happening to the parishioners
happening on Figueroa, what's
happening to the parishioners
happening on Figueroa, what's
happening to the parishioners
who come to church, the people
happening to the parishioners
who come to church, the people
happening to the parishioners
who come to church, the people
who live here, the small
who come to church, the people
who live here, the small
who come to church, the people
who live here, the small
businesses. But most
who live here, the small
businesses. But most
who live here, the small
businesses. But most
importantly, the victims of sex
businesses. But most
importantly, the victims of sex
businesses. But most
importantly, the victims of sex
trafficking. We think you'll
importantly, the victims of sex
trafficking. We think you'll
importantly, the victims of sex
trafficking. We think you'll
join up and want to do something
trafficking. We think you'll
join up and want to do something
trafficking. We think you'll
join up and want to do something
about it. And I couldn't be more
join up and want to do something
about it. And I couldn't be more
join up and want to do something
about it. And I couldn't be more
grateful to our to anyone more
about it. And I couldn't be more
grateful to our to anyone more
about it. And I couldn't be more
grateful to our to anyone more
than I am. Our city attorney who
grateful to our to anyone more
than I am. Our city attorney who
grateful to our to anyone more
than I am. Our city attorney who
, when we took the city attorney
than I am. Our city attorney who
, when we took the city attorney
than I am. Our city attorney who
, when we took the city attorney
on the ride along, she expressed
, when we took the city attorney
on the ride along, she expressed
, when we took the city attorney
on the ride along, she expressed
the shock. She expressed the
on the ride along, she expressed
the shock. She expressed the
on the ride along, she expressed
the shock. She expressed the
anger and the disgust about what
the shock. She expressed the
anger and the disgust about what
the shock. She expressed the
anger and the disgust about what
was happening to our people here
anger and the disgust about what
was happening to our people here
anger and the disgust about what
was happening to our people here
on Figueroa in our city, in the
was happening to our people here
on Figueroa in our city, in the
was happening to our people here
on Figueroa in our city, in the
city of Los Angeles, and got
on Figueroa in our city, in the
city of Los Angeles, and got
on Figueroa in our city, in the
city of Los Angeles, and got
busy right away. And literally
city of Los Angeles, and got
busy right away. And literally
city of Los Angeles, and got
busy right away. And literally
every time I spoke to her after
busy right away. And literally
every time I spoke to her after
busy right away. And literally
every time I spoke to her after
that, it was something about
every time I spoke to her after
that, it was something about
every time I spoke to her after
that, it was something about
Figueroa, and she pulled
that, it was something about
Figueroa, and she pulled
that, it was something about
Figueroa, and she pulled
together a task force, which
Figueroa, and she pulled
together a task force, which
Figueroa, and she pulled
together a task force, which
included all of the law
together a task force, which
included all of the law
together a task force, which
included all of the law
enforcement agencies that you
included all of the law
enforcement agencies that you
included all of the law
enforcement agencies that you
see with us today, and got busy
enforcement agencies that you
see with us today, and got busy
enforcement agencies that you
see with us today, and got busy
when our district attorney was
see with us today, and got busy
when our district attorney was
see with us today, and got busy
when our district attorney was
elected. Our very first
when our district attorney was
elected. Our very first
when our district attorney was
elected. Our very first
conversation. I think we said,
elected. Our very first
conversation. I think we said,
elected. Our very first
conversation. I think we said,
hello, nice to meet you, by the
conversation. I think we said,
hello, nice to meet you, by the
conversation. I think we said,
hello, nice to meet you, by the
way. Figueroa. And he said yes.
hello, nice to meet you, by the
way. Figueroa. And he said yes.
hello, nice to meet you, by the
way. Figueroa. And he said yes.
Heidi already talked to me about
way. Figueroa. And he said yes.
Heidi already talked to me about
way. Figueroa. And he said yes.
Heidi already talked to me about
it. So we're on top of it. And
Heidi already talked to me about
it. So we're on top of it. And
Heidi already talked to me about
it. So we're on top of it. And
they put extra octane into the
it. So we're on top of it. And
they put extra octane into the
it. So we're on top of it. And
they put extra octane into the
gas tank and dealing with this
they put extra octane into the
gas tank and dealing with this
they put extra octane into the
gas tank and dealing with this
problem and our, our chief of
gas tank and dealing with this
problem and our, our chief of
gas tank and dealing with this
problem and our, our chief of
police and LAPD has had fits and
problem and our, our chief of
police and LAPD has had fits and
problem and our, our chief of
police and LAPD has had fits and
starts with Figueroa for decades
police and LAPD has had fits and
starts with Figueroa for decades
police and LAPD has had fits and
starts with Figueroa for decades
and decades. And decades. But at
starts with Figueroa for decades
and decades. And decades. But at
starts with Figueroa for decades
and decades. And decades. But at
a time when resources are
and decades. And decades. But at
a time when resources are
and decades. And decades. But at
a time when resources are
getting tighter and tighter for
a time when resources are
getting tighter and tighter for
a time when resources are
getting tighter and tighter for
the police department, I'm
getting tighter and tighter for
the police department, I'm
getting tighter and tighter for
the police department, I'm
extremely grateful to the police department, I'm
extremely grateful to the
department that they've
extremely grateful to the
department that they've
extremely grateful to the
department that they've
continued to prioritize Figueroa
department that they've
continued to prioritize Figueroa
department that they've
continued to prioritize Figueroa
and dealing with this issue. And
continued to prioritize Figueroa
and dealing with this issue. And
continued to prioritize Figueroa
and dealing with this issue. And
there is progress being made.
and dealing with this issue. And
there is progress being made.
and dealing with this issue. And
there is progress being made.
The folks who live here and go
there is progress being made.
The folks who live here and go
there is progress being made.
The folks who live here and go
to church here and do business
The folks who live here and go
to church here and do business
The folks who live here and go
to church here and do business
here, they can tell you it's not
to church here and do business
here, they can tell you it's not
to church here and do business
here, they can tell you it's not
perfect. It's not what it should
here, they can tell you it's not
perfect. It's not what it should
here, they can tell you it's not
perfect. It's not what it should
be, but it's a little bit better
perfect. It's not what it should
be, but it's a little bit better
perfect. It's not what it should
be, but it's a little bit better
than it was the week before and
be, but it's a little bit better
than it was the week before and
be, but it's a little bit better
than it was the week before and
a lot better than it was the week before and
a lot better than it was the
year before. With the help of
a lot better than it was the
year before. With the help of
a lot better than it was the
year before. With the help of
the City Attorney's office and
year before. With the help of
the City Attorney's office and
year before. With the help of
the City Attorney's office and
the police department, we've
the City Attorney's office and
the police department, we've
the City Attorney's office and
the police department, we've
closed six of the motels that
the police department, we've
closed six of the motels that
the police department, we've
closed six of the motels that
were the most notorious for
closed six of the motels that
were the most notorious for
closed six of the motels that
were the most notorious for
trafficking. We've installed
were the most notorious for
trafficking. We've installed
were the most notorious for
trafficking. We've installed
cameras and folks who know me
trafficking. We've installed
cameras and folks who know me
trafficking. We've installed
cameras and folks who know me
know I'm not a big fan of
cameras and folks who know me
know I'm not a big fan of
cameras and folks who know me
know I'm not a big fan of
government surveillance. But if
know I'm not a big fan of
government surveillance. But if
know I'm not a big fan of
government surveillance. But if
you're going to get out of your
government surveillance. But if
you're going to get out of your
government surveillance. But if
you're going to get out of your
bed and get in your car and
you're going to get out of your
bed and get in your car and
you're going to get out of your
bed and get in your car and
drive to Figueroa to buy sex
bed and get in your car and
drive to Figueroa to buy sex
bed and get in your car and
drive to Figueroa to buy sex
with a minor, then we're going
drive to Figueroa to buy sex
with a minor, then we're going
drive to Figueroa to buy sex
with a minor, then we're going
to surveil you and we're going
with a minor, then we're going
to surveil you and we're going
with a minor, then we're going
to surveil you and we're going
to hold you accountable. So if
to surveil you and we're going
to hold you accountable. So if
to surveil you and we're going
to hold you accountable. So if
you look up there to the north,
to hold you accountable. So if
you look up there to the north,
to hold you accountable. So if
you look up there to the north,
to my left, you'll see a little
you look up there to the north,
to my left, you'll see a little
you look up there to the north,
to my left, you'll see a little
camera on the top of the light
to my left, you'll see a little
camera on the top of the light
to my left, you'll see a little
camera on the top of the light
pole. We're keeping track of
camera on the top of the light
pole. We're keeping track of
camera on the top of the light
pole. We're keeping track of
who's coming when you're coming
pole. We're keeping track of
who's coming when you're coming
pole. We're keeping track of
who's coming when you're coming
, when you pull over and when
who's coming when you're coming
, when you pull over and when
who's coming when you're coming
, when you pull over and when
you stop. And you'll get
, when you pull over and when
you stop. And you'll get
, when you pull over and when
you stop. And you'll get
everybody a dear John letter
you stop. And you'll get
everybody a dear John letter
you stop. And you'll get
everybody a dear John letter
from now. The district attorney
everybody a dear John letter
from now. The district attorney
everybody a dear John letter
from now. The district attorney
and the city attorney saying,
from now. The district attorney
and the city attorney saying,
from now. The district attorney
and the city attorney saying,
hey, you were in an area where
and the city attorney saying,
hey, you were in an area where
and the city attorney saying,
hey, you were in an area where
trafficking is going on. And
hey, you were in an area where
trafficking is going on. And
hey, you were in an area where
trafficking is going on. And
here's a picture of your car and
trafficking is going on. And
here's a picture of your car and
trafficking is going on. And
here's a picture of your car and
your driver's license number.
here's a picture of your car and
your driver's license number.
here's a picture of your car and
your driver's license number.
And we just hope that the
your driver's license number.
And we just hope that the
your driver's license number.
And we just hope that the
trafficker isn't the only person
And we just hope that the
trafficker isn't the only person
And we just hope that the
trafficker isn't the only person
in the house that sees that
trafficker isn't the only person
in the house that sees that
trafficker isn't the only person
in the house that sees that
letter is all I'm going to say
in the house that sees that
letter is all I'm going to say
in the house that sees that
letter is all I'm going to say
about that. And