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Dear Neighbor,
The future of the Marina del Rey Freeway has been a topic of discussion over the past few weeks, and I appreciate all who have been engaged on this critical issue. Streets for All, a non-profit organization focused on several initiatives to increase access to public spaces and improve air quality, has presented an idea to potentially alter the freeway to provide more housing and green space. At this stage, the organization has submitted a federal application for funding to conduct a feasibility study and is awaiting approval.
While I did not sign-on as a supporter on the organization’s application to fund the feasibility study, I do support a detailed assessment with full community input that includes the lived experiences of Angelenos who reside near and regularly use the freeway before any decisions to alter the freeway can be made.
The potential implications of the idea being proposed by Streets for All require the organization to complete a comprehensive feasibility study. For example, the data and feedback gathered through the feasibility study could also determine alternatives to removing the freeway, such as adding green spaces around the existing 90 freeway – which is something being considered for the 105 freeway in the Willowbrook area.
My office will be working to ensure that if federal or state funding for the feasibility study is approved, that it takes into account the feedback of residents who live near and use the Marina Freeway before any actions can be made.
It is important to note that, as of now and for the immediate future, there are no approved plans to alter the Marina Freeway, and the feasibility study that would be required has yet to be approved. This is the beginning of an on-going conversation, and my office will be working to ensure the voices of our constituents are heard.
Please continue to share your experience with my office and we will continue to keep you updated. As a reminder, you can contact my office at HollyJMitchell@bos.lacounty.gov, 213-974-2222 or visit Mitchell.LACounty.gov.
Also, I would like to highlight that at our next Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, the Board will vote on a motion I presented that will enable MEHKOs (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations) in LA County, allowing residential kitchens to be permitted to safely prepare a limited amount of food that can be sold. I encourage you to join the meeting at 9:30 am in person or by calling 1 (877) 226-8163, participant code 1336503, to share your opinion.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Lennox Park |
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This past week, Team Mitchell joined the Lennox Park community in Englewood to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). The event, hosted by LA County Parks & Recreation, is part of a series of events happening across County parks, which aim to honor and showcase Latino culture and achievements through music, food, art, and educational programs. To find an upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at a park near you, click here.
Del Aire Community Meeting
Our office met with residents of the Del Aire community to address key issues impacting residents, such as traffic safety, infrastructure, public safety, homelessness, and street racing. LA County Departments, including LA County Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department were also in attendance to respond to constituent concerns. Our team will continue to engage with the Del Aire community through upcoming meetings.
LA County Announces Newly Created Life Sciences Liaison for Unincorporated Communities
LA County has appointed Melissa Reyes as the first-ever "Life Sciences Liaison" for unincorporated communities to ensure the industry continues to grow and thrive locally by providing quality, family-sustaining wage jobs to the region. To connect to the LA County Life Sciences Liaison or to learn more, reach out to Melissa at mreyes2@planning.lacounty.gov or call (213) 974-6411.
Florence Area Enhanced Maintenance Services Contract
This week, the Board approved a service contract with Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. to provide enhanced maintenance services in the unincorporated Florence-Firestone and Walnut Park communities. Maintenance services will include: cleaning public sidewalks; removing trash, litter, weeds, gum, and grease; and conducting pressure washing and steam cleaning to encourage more foot traffic and support for local businesses. To view the whole agreement, click here.
Safety in Florence-Firestone Community Meeting
The LA County Office of Violence Prevention organized a community conversation at the new Florence Library in the Florence-Firestone community to address safety concerns and make the library more accessible. Primary concerns raised by constituents included homeless encampments and RV’s, street parking, and street vendors. Community members also expressed the need to continue meeting and collaborating to address these community issues.
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations Town Hall at Lennox Library
Currently there are many residents that sell food they prepare at home that is not regulated. Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations known as MEHKOS, allows residential kitchens to be permitted to safely prepare a limited amount of food that can be sold. The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity and the Department of Public Health hosted a town hall at the Lennox Library to discuss MEHKOs (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations). The potential new law that would allow residents to obtain a public health permit to sell a limited amount of food made in their home. A vote to start the process of creating a law that will enable MEHKOs in LA County is scheduled for the October 3 Board meeting.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT |
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Street takeovers and illegal street racing have increased since the onset of COVID-19. To report illegal street takeovers or racing in your community, contact the California Highway Patrol at 424-551-4000. You can also contact your local LA County Sheriff’s Station here.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES |
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SPANISH VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS
Mon, Oct 2 | 10 am
Virtual via Zoom
Join the Department of Economic Opportunity and the Department of Public Health for a town hall on street vending in LA County and a potential new law that will make it legal for entrepreneurs and chefs to prepare and serve food to the public from their own homes.
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RJLE BOOK CLUB COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: SOLITO BY JAVIER ZAMORA
Wed, Oct 11 | 6 pm - 8 pm
Florence Library
7807 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Join Supervisor Mitchell for our next community discussion on our book of the quarter, Solito by Javier Zamora. Solito is a memoir that chronicles the near-impossible 3,000-mile journey,
which Zamora made by himself at the age of 9, from El Salvador to Arizona. Please note: reading the book is encouraged, but not required to participate in the discussion.
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2ND DISTRICT VIRTUAL BUDGET TOWN HALL
Mon, Oct 16 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Dial-In: +1 669 444 9171
Meeting ID: 893 6966 1873
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for updates on the LA County 2023-2024 budget. Translations will be available in Spanish, Korean, and ASL.
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ATHENS PARK FREE FOOD DRIVE-THRU GIVEAWAY
Wed, Oct 18 | 9 am - 12 pm
Athens Park
12603 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90061
Join Team Mitchell for a free food distribution at Athens Park. Line formation begins at 8:30 am. To find additional food distribution sites, call 2-1-1 or visit covid19.lacounty.gov/food.
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SOUTH LA CLASSIC: DORSEY HIGH SCHOOL VS. KING/DREW FOOTBALL GAME
Fri, Oct 27 | 4:00 pm
LA Memorial Coliseum
3911 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
King/Drew Magnet High School will play Dorsey High School at the LA Coliseum on October 27 in their final game of the regular season. Halftime entertainment will feature a performance by Warren G and Xzibit. More information and tickets to be announced.
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RJLE PRESENTS THE RADICAL POWER OF DANCE: UNITED BY THE BEAT
Sat, Oct 28 | 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for a FREE Racial Justice Learning Exchange event celebrating culture through dance. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP for the location and additional details.
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EQUITY IN INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY SURVEY
Deadline: October 15, 2023
LA Public Works wants to hear from you to improve important services in your community, such as but not limited to road repairs, flood control, water quality, bike lanes, and waste removal. Your feedback will help inform recommendations to improve all LA County communities and contribute to the broader Countywide Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative. Participating in the survey only takes 10 - 15 minutes, click here to participate.
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