Reclaiming the road, one step at a time! | 8/21/22
August 21, 2022
Dear Friends,
If you haven’t heard the news — the ⅔ mile stretch of Griffith Park Drive from Travel Town to Mt. Hollywood Drive is nowpermanently closed to personal vehicle use! On Friday night, hundreds of community members joined us in Griffith Park to celebrate the closure and another big victory: $4 million in safety and transit infrastructure improvements for the Park and surrounding neighborhoods secured in the State budget by our partner in Sacramento Assemblymember Laura Friedman.
A big check for big funding! Photo Credit: @johnkyi
The closure was made permanent following a unanimous vote by the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners on Thursday after a successful pilot program. People on foot, bicycles and horses have welcomed the increased access to active recreation and the reduction in cut-through traffic between two major highways around the Park.
Improvements to Griffith Park to make it safer for active transportation had been something my office had been discussing with the Department of Recreation and Parks for some time. After the untimely death of Andrew Jelmert, who was cycling and killed by a speeding driver, our work moved forward with greater urgency. This closure is just the first step of a series of these improvements that will roll out over the next few months.
Walk, bike, ride a horse, and more down Griffith Park Drive!
CICLAVIA ‘MEET THE HOLLYWOODS’ | TODAY @ 9 AM to 4 PM | MORE INFO
CicLAvia is opening up streets in Hollywood and West Hollywood so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want (for FREE!). Routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! Click HERE for more info!
NOTE: CicLAvia necessitates road closures! Please check out the ‘Construction & Closures’ section to see how this might affect you.
SUBMIT COMMENT ON THE DRAFT WILDLIFE ORDINANCE | DEADLINE AUGUST 22 | MORE INFO
In April, the Planning Department released a revised draft of the proposed Wildlife District Ordinance, which aims to balance wildlife habitat and connectivity with private property development thereby achieving more sustainable outcomes in the hillsides and habitats of Los Angeles.
The proposed ordinance will be considered by the City Planning Commission in fall 2022 — and right now, the ordinance is still open to comment from the public. This is an important opportunity to share your input about the proposed regulations!
The date for submitting comments has been extended to August 22, 2022. For feedback to be considered in the revisions to recommendations to the CPC, send comments to ourla2040@lacity.org. After August 22, comments can still be submitted directly to the CPC.
The interactive map, draft ordinance, and more information can be found on the project webpage at planning4la.org/wildlife.
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Community Cleanup | TODAY @ 9 AM | MORE INFO
The LFNC meets every first Saturday and third Sunday of each month to beautify the community! The next meetup and cleanup is TODAY, August 21 at Vermont Ave & Maubert Ave — visit losfeliznc.org or follow @losfeliznc to stay updated on the next one.
Valley Economic Alliance Black Business Month | August 23 @ 10 AM | RSVP
The Valley Economic Alliance is committed to closing the information gap, capital gap, and network gap experienced by many African American businesses. Join their virtual Black Business Month webinar and get help starting or growing your business in the San Fernando Valley. All are welcomed.
4th Annual Virtual Beautification Conference | August 25 @ 10 AM | RSVP
Join the 4th Annual Los Angeles Beautification Conference to learn about the City’s beautification projects and sustainability initiatives, with inspiring keynote speakers, networking, content on recycling, water conservation, and beautification projects, and more!
APPLY FOR AN OPEN SEAT ON YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL!
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council (HUNC): HUNC is looking for qualified stakeholders to fill currently open board seats! HUNC is dedicated to helping the community achieve its goals through information, engagement and empowerment. If you are interested in being considered for one of these seats, please send an email inquiry to: openseats@myhunc.org. Submissions are due by Friday, August 26 at 5PM! Learn more about HUNC HERE.
Reseda Neighborhood Council: The Reseda NC is seeking applicants for its Youth Board (age 14-17), and Young Adult Board (age 18-20). Join to listen and be an advocate for Reseda’s needs, and participate in your community! To apply, send a brief statement on why you would like to join, what you would like to accomplish, and your preferred method of contact to secretary@resedacouncil.org. Learn more about Reseda Neighborhood Council HERE.
Studio City Neighborhood Council: Studio City NC currently has a board vacancy for Business Representative! Business Representatives will operate a business and/or own property in Studio City. Interested candidates should email board@studiocitync.org with a statement of interest. SCNC is also seeking a chair for their Land Use Committee and additional Land Use Committee members. Interested candidates should email smandell@studiocitync.org with a statement of interest. Learn more about the Studio City Neighborhood Council HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS SHERMAN OAKS LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS!
I’m sending the biggest of congratulations to the Sherman Oaks Little League’s 9-11 All-Star Team on an outstanding season and spectacular State Championship win! Through several tournaments and facing other local teams from across the City, then region, and then State, these young players held their own and emerged victorious.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and extended support system on this extraordinary feat — we’re so proud to have this title brought home for Sherman Oaks and District 4!
HOLLYWOOD
CicLAvia Hollywood Closures Date/Time: August 21 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately). Location: Hollywood Blvd, from Virgil Ave to Orange Drive Highland Ave, from Hollywood Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica Blvd, from Highland Ave to San Vicente Blvd Details: Visit CicLAvia.org/hollywood22 for more!
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Walk, bike, ride a horse, and more down Griffith Park Drive!
