JULY 2, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

* Garcetti sworn in for third term
* Ground broken on Elysian Valley Bike Path
* Mark your calendars for the Hollywood Hotspot kick-off barbecue

GARCETTI SWORN IN FOR THIRD TERM

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti was sworn in for a
third term this week. More than 300 community members attended the
ceremony at Los Angeles City College in East Hollywood.

"In this start of my third term, I recommit to serving you with the
drive and tenacity I see everyday in the Angelenos working to keep
the American Dream alive for the next generation," said Council
President Garcetti.

The ceremony included remarks from Los Angeles City College President
Dr. Jamillah Moore, East Hollywood Neighborhood Council Boardmember
Alfredo Hernandez, and Alliance for a Better Community Executive
Director Veronica Melvin. It also included performances by American
Idol Season 2 finalist Trenyce, Korean drummers, and the Belmont High
School Jazz Band.


GROUND BROKEN ON ELYSIAN VALLEY BIKE PATH

Council President Garcetti and Councilmember Ed Reyes broke ground on
the new Elysian Valley Bike Path along the west bank of the Los
Angeles River.

The new path will extend the existing bikeway by 2.5 miles south from
its current end at Fletcher Drive to Barclay Street. The project
will repave the existing asphalt and add striping and a barrier along
the river. It will add sustainable landscaping and two new pocket
parks along the path's south side at Gatewood Street and at Fernleaf
street. When the extension is completed, the bike path along the
L.A. River will total eight miles.

"The Elysian Valley Bike Path will revitalize the river by making it
safer and easier to bike along it," said Eric Garcetti. "When this
path is completed, more people will be able to enjoy this community
resource."

Previously, the path was an asphalt easement owned by the Army Corps
of Engineers, but the City of Los Angeles in collaboration with the
Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority worked to acquire the
rights from 74 easements along the property.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE HOLLYWOOD HOTSPOT KICK-OFF BARBECUE
High school students from Hollywood are invited to come to a free
barbecue to kick-off Hollywood Hot Spot, a free summer program
featuring music lessons, urban art workshops, athletics, and more!

The barbecue will take place on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. at Helen Bernstein High School (1309 N. Wilton Place). In
addition to free food, students can listen to music spun by a live DJ
and skate in a mobile skate park.

The Hollywood Hotspot program will take place at Helen Bernstein High
School (1309 N. Wilton Place), but all Hollywood area high school
students are invited to participate in the program.

L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti represents the 13th Council
District, which includes all or part of the communities of Glassell
Park, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Atwater Village, Elysian Valley,
Echo Park, Historic Filipinotown, Silver Lake, East Hollywood and
Hollywood. Councilmember Garcetti serves as President of the Los
Angeles City Council.

Council President Garcetti and his staff can be reached via e-mail at
councilmember.garcetti@... or by mail or phone at City Hall, 200 N.
Spring Street, Room 470, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-473-7013; 5500
Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-4500; and 3750
Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-478-9002

Watch the Meet Eric Garcetti video in English or Spanish.

http://www.cd13.com

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