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The City of Los Angeles is currently updating the community plans that control land use and zoning and set the vision for the future of our city. Although community planning can be a dry subject and is often ignored because it is so technical, it has an enormous effect on all of our lives for good or for ill. The type of development allowed under the community plans could reduce property values, increase noise and traffic congestion, or change the character of the City. The City Planning Department recently presented the draft Hollywood Community Plan to the public. Nearly every neighborhood association and neighborhood council in Hollywood became alarmed at the provisions in the Plan and immediately took official positions in opposition to the Plan. In only 4 weeks and with only minor changes the Plan was approved by the zoning administrator, the Central Area Planning Commission and the City Planning Commission.

The Hollywood Community Plan is just the first of 35 community plans that cover every part of the City. It is the template for all the plans that follow.  

The objectionable part of the Hollywood Community Plan is the proposed massive increase in development without any regard for the inadequate infrastructure (roads, utilities, public services, schools) to support that amount of development even though population has steadily decreased over the past 20 years and the building maximums under current zoning rules have not been reached. The Plan is a gift to land developers who have contributed to the campaigns of the mayor and council members.

A city is a place where people live and we, the residents must have a community plan that reflects our needs and desires. We are the ones who elect the mayor and city council and they must be made to heed our voices. That is why community leaders in Hollywood have organized to form a group dedicated to creating a community plan that mirrors the interests of the residents.  

Members of the Board of the Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association are participating in the coalition of leaders aimed at spreading this information far and wide. This endeavor will require some expense for materials and possibly the creation of a website. If you haven't renewed or donated yet to the Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association, please take some time now to do so. Go to BeachwoodCanyon.org. Click on the Donate button in the middle of the page. Your generosity is appreciated.

We are needing web-savvy volunteers to help with the technical aspects of web marketing. Write to info@beachwoodcanyon.org if you are that person. 

For years the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA/LA) has been imposing ugly, soulless monstrosities upon our community using a command and control central planning model. They used their power over the objections of the residents to create projects out of character with the surrounding neighborhoods.

The Legislature enacted bills to end the CRA's (AB 1X26) and to replace them with a modified version that contributed a portion of the revenues to the State (AB 1X27). The State Supreme Court upheld AB1X26 and overturned AB1X27. CRA's have been abolished and must disband. This is great news.

CRA/LA has been a boondoggle. Three projects over the subway stations on Hollywood Blvd. are huge financial failures:

1) Hollywood-Highland lost $454 Million Dollars. That's almost $1/2 Billion!

2) The W Hotel has most of its condos vacant and hotel rates are in the basement.

3) Hollywood-Western cannot rent 1/2 of its retail space after 8 years.

In their last meeting, days before the court ruling, they approved a plan to allow for 100% lot coverage and unlimited height of building in portions of Hollywood.

Angelenos are on the hook for over $3 BILLION in CRA debt. This is money that could have gone into maintaining our crumbling infrastructure. From now on, all tax revenue collected by the City will go to support city functions. 

Please send a note to say "Thank you" to  Governor Jerry Brown for making this possible.  

This comes from Hollywoodland resident, Alan Donovan:  

"As you know, we have been plagued by a great deal of house break-ins.

I just arrested a person trying to burglarize my house. He was going door to door selling magazine subscriptions which is a ruse to, 1. obtain credit card info. that WILL be used in identity theft, 2. look for opportunity to steal from a car, mailbox, etc, and 3. the most dangerous, to scout and probe for a future burglary.

They often will prey on people's alleged 'prejudices' by saying to the effect  'You won't talk to me because I'm (insert minority)'.  

Please tell all our members and neigbors not to engage any of these people and to call the police. It is an obscure city law that NO ONE may solicit door to door without a Police Commision Permit. It will also give the police an opportunity to ID these people for further action."

Later, Alan told me that this suspect actually tried to come in the front door, unaware that he was home. He says, "Our neighbors have to be more pro active and they can not put all of us at risk by charity to people they think need our 'understanding'. These people are all crooks and will not hesitate to harm us or our families."  

Breaking News: 

The Wasco  Shelter is full and some of the larger dogs are needing homes ASAP.  

At least two of these dogs need to find homes or be put to sleep. The rest will be okay for a little while. Here's the contact info:    

Carol: 360-376-4094

cparks@centurytel.net  

ALL of the pitbulls are friendly and loving!  

Lucy

LUCY - What a beautiful girl. Lucy is a 4 year old female Pit Bull. She is friendly with people and gets along with other dogs. She was found at Kmart (a smart shopper). Lucy loves to play and walk along next to people. Just a great, all around dog who gets along with everyone.

BUBBA - Meet Bubba, a beautiful 4-6 year old male Pit Bull. Bubba was found outside a house that was 10 miles from town. He was very thin and had a dislocated hip. A volunteer took him to the vet and after three tries the pin held. He is now doing great, on occasion he still favors that leg but he has full use of it. He can walk, run and jump. Bubba is super sweet and loves attention. At the vet, he would sit with his head in the lap of the volunteer. He gets along well with other dogs in open spaces, but needs work on his manners through gates. This great dog has been through a lot and it is time he found a forever home. Please view his video to see what a great dog he is:  

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EWqASzJG64 

Calvin

CALVIN - Check out this good looking boy! He is a 2-4 year old blue male Pit Bull. Calvin is friendly and plays well with other large dogs. He loves to be the center of attention and will put on a show of jumping and big kisses. Calvin wants nothing more than to be petted. All he asks for is some attention and love to be the happiest pup around. 

Tyson

TYSON - This beautiful boy is Tyson. A 6-Month old Pit Bull mix. He was a stray found by a shelter volunteer. He loves attention from women, but has an extreme fear of men. His eyes get as big as saucers and he begins shaking. No doubt he was abused. He will need someone to take the time to help him trust again. He gets along with most dogs, but can show some aggression over treats. In addition to looks, Tyson also is smart; he knows how to sit and shake. He does not shred up his bedding like many dogs do. He occasionally jumps, but with time and love he will be a great dog. Due to the need for training to work through some of his issues based on his past, it is preferred that Tyson go to a rescue placement rather than a foster home.  

Ozzy

OZZY is a beautiful Boxer mix. Look at that coloring! You can see his personality from the picture.  

He is approximately 1 -2 years old. He's very friendly and loving with people, and gets along well with other dogs. True to the boxer nature, Ozzy would be your best buddy and make you laugh in additional to being a great protector.  

(Free transport up to 200 miles has already been donated)

Wasco Animal Shelter 

Wasco, CA 93280
661-758-7240
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed Weekends & Holidays)  

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