"Eagle Rock: Where land
use planning is a contact sport"
THE EAGLE ROCK ASSOCIATION
June
5, 2003
"Thanks for the TERA weekly update. I am continually amazed
by the level of professionalism and technical detail your group is able to
provide
to your ever-increasing constituency. What an asset to a community
buried in the LA bureaucratic shuffle. I've only seen such vigor and
intelligence
in Larchmont and Brentwood in LA, and even they don't compare.
Keep up the fine work -- while frustrating --
very rewarding for the betterment of the community."
-- Tom Eidem, noted economic development advisor, San Clemente
1. TERA SEEKS NOMINEES FOR BOARD
2. PRESS CLIPPINGS: "TERA CALLING FOR SHOPPERS TO BOYCOTT
WALGREENS"
3. BEAUTIFUL HOUSE IN LOVELY NEIGHBORHOOD FOR LEASE
4. NATIONAL TRUST IDENTIFIES 11 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC SITES
5. MONA FIELD RE-ELECTED TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
6. MAYOR HAHN AND COUNCIL SUPPORT DOMESTIC PARTNERS ACT
7. "SUPER ELASTIC BUBBLE PLASTIC"/"WILD KINGDOM"
AT ERCC: ARTIST RECEPTION--JUNE 6
8. BACH DECONSTRUCTED! EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC AT AVENUE 50
STUDIO--JUNE 6
9. YOGA ESSENCE OFFERS "TEACH YOGA TO KIDS"
WORKSHOP--JUNE 7 & 8
10. FRIENDS OF MOUNT WASHINGTON SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE--JUNE 7
11. EAGLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS CLUB YARD SALE--JUNE 7
12. ARROYOFEST UPDATE: SPRUCE-UP DAY SCHEDULED--JUNE 7
13. SANTA CECILIA ORCHESTRA CHILDREN'S CHOIR AT OCCIDENTAL--JUNE 8
14. UPDATE ON EAGLE ROCK DASH LINE--NEXT MEETING JUNE 9
15. JAZZ NIGHT AT EAGLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL -- JUNE 10
16. NORTHEAST COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING--JUNE 11
17. EAGLE ROCK COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER CLEAN-UP -- JUNE 14
18. GLASSELL PARK VS. McDONALDS: AN UPDATE
19. LETTERS AND E.MAILS
20. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
1. TERA SEEKS NOMINEES FOR BOARD
The TERA Board of Directors consists of at least five but not more than 15
members, all of whom serve a renewable three-year term. The TERA
membership votes every year for one or more new Board members, depending on the
number of positions open. The annual addition of new Directors promotes a
fresh exchange of ideas, and it encourages new and more creative solutions to
problems. These conditions are vital to the health, welfare, and advancement
of a well-run civic organization.
Directors must pledge to uphold TERA's mission and purposes (stated below), and
they must have been TERA members for at least one (1) year prior to election.
Directors shall be residents and/or property owners in the Eagle Rock
community. No member may be elected Director who holds a federal, state,
county, city, or other public office representing Eagle Rock or be a salaried
appointee of an elected official representing Eagle Rock. No member may
be elected Director whose business consists primarily of land
development, representation of land developers, or activity in zoning or
planning or land-use matters, which would conflict with TERA's mission and
purposes.
The broad mission of this organization is to work for improvement of the
quality of life in the Eagle Rock Community in Los Angeles, California, by
providing research and education about Eagle Rock, participating in land-use
and planning activities, and promoting positive community growth and
beautification.
The specific purposes of TERA are as follows:
1. CHARACTER. To work to retain the community character of the Eagle Rock
area, the Association's geographical focus, by participating in and initiating
activities suited to that end.
2. PRESERVATION. To encourage preservation of single-family low-density
residential land use, open space, ecologically important areas, cultural
resources, historical sites and landmarks, aesthetic integrity, safety, and the
high quality of life in the Community.
3. PROTECTION. To protect the entire Eagle Rock area from incompatible
land uses and encroachment upon its basic residential character and its best
qualities as a place to live.
4. DEVELOPMENT. To seek and abet harmonious development of land and
buildings within the Community that is consistent with the character and
history of the neighborhoods, and to foster harmonious relationships between
Community residents and developers pursuing those same ends.
5. COOPERATION. To promote cooperation among Community residents and Community
organizations concerning land-use, planning and zoning matters and other
matters affecting the quality of life in the Community, to disseminate data and
information on pertinent problems and issues, and to cultivate good
relationships with other communities in the Northeast Los Angeles District, the
surrounding cities of Glendale, Pasadena and La Canada Flintridge, as well as
all communities citywide.
6. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. To promote comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the Community and its heritage, and of the need to protect the
area's "small town" atmosphere and character.
7. GOVERNMENT. To work with the City and County of Los Angeles and the
State of California toward the implementation and enforcement of legislation
pertinent to the Association's objectives and welfare.
8. LOCAL SCHOOLS. To work with all parts of the community to improve
local schools within Eagle Rock.
9. EDUCATION. To promote public awareness and education of issues
affecting Eagle Rock.
The TERA Board generally meets the third Tuesday of each month except around
the holidays, and we hold public meetings at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural
Center approximately four times each year. Attendance at public meetings
is preferred but not mandatory. It is highly desirable for Board members
to be computer-savvy or at least be computer-acquainted. All nominees are
asked to submit a biographical statement of 150 words or less explaining their
qualifications, experience, and what they can offer to help TERA reach the goal
of high quality of life for all who live in Eagle Rock.
If you know a TERA member who meets the foregoing qualifications and who would
be willing to devote a certain amount of time and energy furthering TERA's
goals, any TERA member may submit that individual's name for nomination. A
final slate of nominees is determined by the Nominating Committee, consisting
of at least two but not more than five Board members, excluding the president.
Please call Kathleen Long at (323) 259-TERA, or Email her at KTLN@aol.com with your submissions.
Deadline for submission of nominees and their bios is June 15, 2003.
Joanne Turner
President, The Eagle Rock Association (TERA)
2. PRESS CLIPPINGS: "TERA CALLING FOR
SHOPPERS TO BOYCOTT WALGREENS"
Spotted in this week's edition of the LA Alternative Press was this mention
of TERA's call to action regarding the impending Walgreens invasion:
"TERA Calling for Shoppers to
Boycott Walgreens
(from LA ALTERNATIVE PRESS,
May 28-June 10 issue)
"After exhausting all other measures to keep a Walgreens superstore out of
Eagle Rock, The Eagle Rock Association [TERA] has decided to call for a Boycott
of Walgreens, which won approval from the city for its plan to open a store at
the site of an old Shopping Bag building, at 2222 Colorado Boulevard.
TERA and other community members are protesting the fact that the old
building, which they call a community landmark, will be destroyed to make way
for the new Walgreens."
3. BEAUTIFUL HOUSE IN LOVELY NEIGHBORHOOD FOR LEASE
FOR LEASE: Beautiful 1930s Spanish house (on 2001 TERA Home Tour) near
Occidental College, available for 10 mos. lease Aug. 15, 2003 to June 15, 2004.
Fully furnished, all amenities, 2 BR/2 B, DR, large office/den, modern
kitchen, new piano, garage, backyard w/ covered patio, fruit trees. Maid
and gardener included. $2100/mo. Term of lease negotiable for right
tenant. 2120 Ridgeview Avenue, Eagle Rock. Call Sean Mitchell:
323-256-2227.
4. NATIONAL TRUST IDENTIFIES 11 MOST ENDANGERED
HISTORIC SITES
From our friends at Preservation Action comes the latest news from the
historic preservation front:
EXCERPTS FROM THE
PRESERVATION ACTION NEWSLETTER:
1. BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES POLICY CHANGE:
Historic Religious Sites Gain Grant Eligibility
At a press conference on Tuesday, May 27th, Secretary of Interior Gale
Norton announced a change in policy allowing federal preservation grants to
be awarded to historic properties used for religious purposes. The press
conference took place at the Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts,
the
first recipient of such a grant. Famed as the site where two lanterns
signaled an invasion by sea of the British in 1775, the church will receive
a Save America's Treasures Grant of $317,000 to repair windows. The church
had originally received this grant last fall, but it was revoked after the
church was informed of the ban of federal preservation grants to religious
structures.
The policy reversal comes after a longstanding rule over concern of
separation of church and state. The Department of Justice reconsidered
its
1995 opinion which barred active places of worship from receiving historic
preservation grants. Paul Edmonson, Vice President and General Counsel at
the National Trust stated the policy reversal "will not open the
floodgates
for federal funds for historic religious properties, but that it resolves a
longstanding inequity in the federal preservation program".
2. 11 MOST ENDANGERED PLACES
National Trust Announces 2003 List
On Wednesday, May 29, the National Trust unveiled the "11 Most Endangered
Historic Places" for 2003. The program aims to highlight sites that
are
threatened by neglect, insufficient funds, inappropriate development, or
insensitive public policy. This effort has proven effective in raising
awareness of the type of threats to historic resources and the diversity of
cultural treasures that need protection. Of the approximately 150 sites
that have been listed since the initiation of the lists in 1988, only one
has been lost to demolition. Peter Brink, Senior Vice President of
Programs
at the National Trust, addressed a luncheon at the National Press Club in
Washington, DC to announce this year's list:
Urban Houses of Worship -- Nationwide
Ocmulgee Old Field Traditional Cultural Property -- Macon, GA
Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge -- Atchison, KS
East Side and Middle Schools -- Decorah, IA
Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary Zone -- Catron and Cibola Counties, NM
Minute Man National Historical Park and environs -- Bedford, Concord,
Lincoln and Lexington, MA
Little Manila -- Stockton, CA
Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park -- Garland County, AR
Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments -- Chicago, IL
United States Marine Hospital -- Louisville, KY
TWA Terminal at JFK International Airport -- New York, NY
The History Channel will air a one hour documentary entitled "America's
Most
Endangered" on July 12, 2003 at 8:00 pm. Additional information
about the
11 Most Endangered Historic Places is available on the National Trust's
website at: www.nthp.org
PRESERVATION ACTION SUMMER MEETING
Plans are underway for the Preservation Action Summer Executive Committee
Meeting to be held in Washington DC, July 19-20, 2003. The weekend
will
include a full-day meeting and evening event on Saturday, and half day
workshop on strategies for 501(c)3's and 501(c)4's on Sunday.
Registration
materials will be sent to Preservation Action Board Members, but ALL
Preservation Action members are welcome to attend! Please contact our
office at 202-298-6180 for further information.
IMPORTANT DATES:
July 19-20, 2003, Preservation Action Executive Committee Meeting,
Washington, DC
October 1 -5, National Preservation Conference, Denver, CO
WEB SITES OF INTEREST
Advisory Council: www.achp.gov
American Cultural Resources Association: www.acra-crm.org
American Institute of Architects: www.aia.org
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works:
http://aic.stanford.edu
Government Printing Office (Federal Register notices): www.access.gpo.gov
Great American Station Foundation: www.stationfoundation.org
HABS/HAER: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml
H.R. 1861/ S. 897: www.stampoutsprawl.org
Library of Congress (current bills and reports): http://thomas.loc.gov
Michigan Land Use Institute: www.mlui.org
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions: www.arches.uga.edu/~napc/
National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers:
www.nathpo.org
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training: www.ncptt.nps.gov
NCSHPO:www.ncshpo.org
National Conference of State Legislatures Data Base:
www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/statehist_intro.htm
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse: www.enhancements.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation: www.nthp.org
National Park Service Cultural Programs: www.cr.nps.gov/whatwedo.htm
Planetizen: www.planetizen.com
Preservation Action: http://www.preservationaction.org
Renewal Alliance: www.senate.gov/~santorum/real/real.html
Resources and Research Tools: www.preservationdirectory.com
Scenic America: www.scenic.org
Smart Growth America: www.smartgrowthamerica.org
Smart Growth Online: www.webmaster@smartgrowth.org
Society for American Archaeology: www.saa.org
Society for Commercial Archeology: www.sca-roadside.org
Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities: www.splia.org
Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse: www.sprawlwatch.org
Surface Transportation Policy Project: www.istea.org
Prepared by Preservation Action,
Tel: 202/298-6180 Fax: 202/298-6182
mail@preservationaction.org
www.preservationaction.org
5. MONA FIELD RE-ELECTED
TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
From the Los Angeles Community College District press office:
Los Angeles Community College District Trustee Mona Field won re-election on
Tuesday, May 20, 2003 with 64% of the vote. Ms. Field defeated challenger
Joyce Burrell Garcia in a runoff for the college district's Board of Trustees.
"I am delighted to have the opportunity to serve four more years with an
outstanding group of colleagues in the Los Angeles Community College
District," said Field.
Ms. Field is a professor of political science and sociology at Glendale
Community College. She has written extensively on a variety of subjects
relating to social, education and government issues, including a best-selling
college textbook, California Government and Politics Today.
Ms. Field will join the recently re-elected trustees, Warren T. Furutani,
Sylvia Scott- Hayes and Georgia Mercer, in the swearing in ceremony on July 9,
2003.
6. MAYOR HAHN AND COUNCIL SUPPORT DOMESTIC
PARTNER RIGHTS
From Mayor Hahn's office:
MAYOR HAHN SIGNS RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING DOMESTIC PARTNER RIGHTS
LOS ANGELES: Mayor Jim Hahn this week signed a resolution to establish the City
of Los Angeles's support for the Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities
Act of 2003. The resolution, introduced by Councilman Eric Garcetti,
supports passage of AB 205, a state bill that would provide registered domestic
partners and their families with a number of significant new rights, benefits,
responsibilities, and obligations under state law that are currently only
available to married couples. City Council unanimously approved the
resolution.
"The City of Los Angeles has a proud history of supporting domestic
partner benefits and protection," wrote Mayor Hahn in a letter to
California State Assemblymember Jackie Goldberg. "This legislation
would further reinforce this commitment, and make a positive difference in the
lives of thousands of men and women in the city and throughout the state.
I urge the Assembly to approve this legislation."
"I support AB 205 because I believe in equal rights and equal
responsibilities for our citizens," said Councilman Eric Garcetti.
"I want to strengthen the family, and this measure will do just
that."
If the Domestic Partner Rights And Responsibilities Act of 2003 becomes law,
registered domestic partners would receive the following benefits including:
· Bereavement leave, family care and medical leave, coverage
of partners
under medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, pension rights, and
death benefits for surviving partners of firefighters and police officers.
· Housing protections, including access to family student
housing, senior
citizen housing, and rent control protections.
· Joint filing of state income tax returns, different tax
rates, and
estate and gift tax exemptions.
· Government regulated benefits, including workers
compensation, public
assistance, transfer of license upon death, and the ability to apply for
absentee ballots for a partner.
· Child custody, visitation, and duties of financial support
of children.
For more information, contact Katisha Robinson
Press Deputy
Office of Mayor James K. Hahn
200 N. Spring St. Rm. 303
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-978-0513 office
213-978-0576 fax
7. "SUPER
ELASTIC BUBBLE PLASTIC"/"WILD KINGDOM" AT ERCC: ARTIST
RECEPTION--JUNE 6
The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center is pleased to present:
A Photo Installation by Bill Beccio
Reception: June 6th 2003, 7:30 pm-10 pm.
Exhibition runs through June 28, 2003
From June 6th to June 28th, 2003, the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Association
is proud to announce an exhibition of photos by Bill Beccio. These images,
primarily found or stolen from television and news media, are manipulated in
such a way as to call attention to not only their theatricality and political
overtones, but to their essential and original unreality.
Bill Beccio graduated with a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute,
in 1985, and received an MFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers
University in 1989. He exhibited in Los Angeles, New York, and internationally.
ALSO AT THE EAGLE ROCK CULTURAL CENTER:
Drawings by Laurie Steelink
Reception: June 6th 2003, 7:30 pm-10 pm.
Exhibition runs through June 28, 2003
From June 6th to June 28th, 2003, the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Association
is delighted to announce an exhibition of drawings by Laurie Steelink. These
drawings, derived from world history and her own imagination, and juxtaposing
humor and horror, dream and nightmare, resonate in a visual narrative inspired
by sources as diverse as DaVinci, Poe, and Bosch.
Laurie Steelink graduated with a BFA from the San Francisco Art
Institute in 1986, and an MFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at
Rutgers in 1990. Her work has been shown both nationally, including in Los
Angeles, and internationally.
The ERCCA is a non-profit organization, supported solely by grants and
donations, providing low cost art, music, dance and computer classes to
children and adults of surrounding areas and communities. The ERCCA also
sponsors concerts, exhibitions and festivals. The ERCCAÅfs federal tax
identification number is 95-4689576.
For more information, call Jenny at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center,
(323) 226-1617. The Center is located just west of the corner of Eagle
Rock Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard at 2225 Colorado Boulevard.
8. BACH DECONSTRUCTED!
EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC AT AVENUE 50 STUDIO--JUNE 6
The Paul Bailey Ensemble
and
The Lloyd Rodgers Group
Friday
June 6
8:00 pm
The Paul Bailey Ensemble and The Lloyd Rodgers Group will return to the Avenue
50 Studio performing their new show Deconstruction at 8:00pm on
Friday, June 6th at the Avenue 50 Gallery in Highland Park.
The Paul Bailey Ensemble will feature two of its members, local violinists Sam
Formicola (LA Chamber Orchestra, LA Opera, Pasadena Pops) and Shalini Vijayian
(Pacific Symphony, LA Opera, Absolute Ensemble) performing a deconstruction of
J.S. Bach¹s Double Violin Concerto. In the deconstruction of this piece, Bach¹s
original violin music is left intact, but the accompaniment has been rewritten
for modern instruments (electric guitar, electric bass, synthesizer,
vibraphone, clarinet, trombone and cello). The ensemble will also be
performing deconstructions of Chopin¹s A minor and C# minor Piano Preludes,
which have been reduced to their fundamental harmonies and are entirely recomposed
for the nine-piece ensemble.
The Lloyd Rodgers Group will be featuring two large works Time Certain
and Mannequin and selected smaller compositions from their
repertoire.
The Lloyd Rodgers Group has been around for along time playing around SoCal at
various university, college and alternative venues, most recently at Cal State
San Bernardino and OCCCA (Orange County Center for Contemporary Art). The
Lloyd Rodgers Group is; John Glenn, electric bass, Sean Ferguson, electric
guitar, Bruno Cilloniz, percussion/vibraphone, Lloyd Rodgers, keyboard.
The nine-member Paul Bailey Ensemble was formed during the summer of 2002 and
is currently planning their 2003-2004 season of six concerts at the Avenue 50
gallery. These concerts will continue to feature a variety of compositions
from the members of the ensemble, as well as deconstructing the ³masterpieces².
The members of the ensemble are Sam Formicola and Shalini Vijayan, violins,
Victor Lawrence, cello, Sean Ferguson, electric guitar, Nelson Ojeda, keyboard,
Matt Menaged, electric bass, Jeremy Reinbolt, vibraphone, Maggie Wordsley,
clarinet and baritone sax, and Paul Bailey, trombone.
When: Friday, June 6th, 8pm
Cost: $5 donation
Where: Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park 90042
For more information: contact Paul Bailey @ 323-356-8680 or Lloyd Rodgers @
714-871-1456
ALSO AT GALLERY 50 on JUNE 7:
In conjuction with Poetry in the Windows V, the Arroyo Arts
Collective presents
Selected posters from Poetry in the Windows I to IV
and photographs from this years' posters at
the Collective @ Avenue 50 Gallery
135 N. Avenue 50
Highland Park, CA 90042
Reception with open poetry reading, sound and music:
Saturday, June 7, 7 - 9 pm.
Continuing on view through the month of June (by appointment)
For information, (323) 850-8566
9. YOGA ESSENCE OFFERS "TEACH YOGA TO
KIDS" WORKSHOP--JUNE 7 & 8
Teach Yoga To Kids
A weekend workshop: June 7, & 8.
This workshop is for teachers, therapists, daycare worker, social workers, yoga
teachers, or parents who are interested in incorporating yoga into their
relationships with children. For more information, call Yoga Essence in
Eagle Rock (across Colorado from Trader Joe's) at (323) 550-8182.
And don't forget...
Yoga Art Kids Camp at Yoga Essence
A 4 week workshop for kids in 1st through 5th grades.
Music, movement, visual arts, improv, creative writing, yoga, meditation, and
fun.
The 4 week session starts June 23, 12:30 -5.
For more information, call Yoga Essence at (323) 550-8182.
Or visit their website at http://www.yogaessence.net.
10. FRIENDS OF MOUNT WASHINGTON SCHOOL RUMMAGE
SALE--JUNE 7
The Friends of Mt Washington School invite you to a rummage sale!
Mt. Washington School Flea Market
Fundraiser
to be held at Albertsons Market, 4500 N. Figueroa
this Saturday, June 7th,
from 8am-2pm
Donate unwanted household items at Albertsons Market, 4500 N. Figueroa, on June
7th between 7-10am. If you are unable to bring items that morning please call
323 222 4035. to make other arrangements. Donations are tax deductable.
Please consider donating books, records, appliances, lamps, furniture, car
accessories, clothes, toys, baby accessories, athletic
equipment, lawn and garden equipment, office equipment, building materials,
etc. New and used items in decent condition will not be turned away.
If you are available to help with the sale on the day please contact Liz at 323
222 5711 or Warren at 323 222 4035.
11. EAGLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS CLUB YARD
SALE--JUNE 7
Eagle Rock High School
Boys Tennis Team
YARD SALE
Saturday, June 7th
from 8 AM to 1:00 pm
5203 El Rio in Eagle Rock
(1 block north of the Bank of America on Colorado Blvd.)
We would love people to come by and spend freely as this is a good cause.
We still have debts after paying for this season's uniforms, banquet, and
two wonderful trips (professional tennis at Indian Wells and to the Big Bear
Sports Camp during Spring Break). We also would really appreciate ANY
donations that we could sell at the yard sale.
Donations to the school may be directed to Eric Jacobson in the Counseling
Office.
For more information, contact Eric Jacobson, (323) 254-6891 extension 192
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL OF THE BOYS ON THE TEAM!
12. ARROYOFEST UPDATE: SPRUCE-UP DAY
SCHEDULED--JUNE 7
Bike and Walk On the
Pasadena Freeway!
On Sunday, June 15th people will have a chance to bike, walk on the oldest
freeway in the American West and enjoy a community festival celebrating the
Arroyo Seco. The ArroyoFest Volunteer Steering Committee consists of
representatives from environmental, transportation, community and cultural
groups from up and down the Arroyo and throughout the region.
The goal of the event is to connect the communities of the Arroyo Seco, from
Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles, and show how the Arroyo can become a model
for creating more livable communities, communities with abundant parks, clean
and convenient transportation, a strong sense of history and an appreciation
for our region's cultural diversity.
For additional information and on-line registration visit
www.arroyofest.org. Call 323-341-5091
or e-mail arroyofest@oxy.edu if you'd
like an entry form mailed to you or are interested in becoming a volunteer.
AND DON'T FORGET:
The June 7 ArroyoFest pre-fest Clean-up!
On Saturday June 7 there will be a grand limpieza of the Arroyo Seco area in
preparation for ArroyoFest. This the 10th annual Arroyo Clean-up. Put the
shine back on the canyon! Get your home ready for visitors by helping
collect trash and paint out
graffiti.
There are three locations to meet for the clean-up:
Arroyo Seco Park at Hermon 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (meet at the park entrance along
Via Marisol);
Debs Park, 9:00 a.m. to noon (meet on Griffin Avenue at the pedestrian
overpass);
9:30 to 11:00 a.m. meet at the end of South Avenue 49.
For more information call (323) 222-2620, (323) 226-0017 or (323) 312-2164.
13. SANTA CECILIA ORCHESTRA CHILDREN'S CHOIR AT
OCCIDENTAL--JUNE 8
FREE CONCERT:
THE SANTA CECILIA ORCHESTRA CHILDREN'S CHOIR
SUNDAY
JUNE 8
3:00 pm
See kids from Eagle Rock, Glassell Park and Highland Park Children's Choir
perform a selected repertoire featuring "The Amazing
Encounter," a Children's Opera by Choral Director Mark Williams.
WHEN: Sunday, June 8
WHERE: Occidental College, Thorne Hall
TIME: 3 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free!
For more information, please visit: http://www.scorchestra.org
14. UPDATE ON
EAGLE ROCK DASH LINE--NEXT MEETING JUNE 9
From the Coalition for Educational Justice and the Mont Eagle Hills
Association:
On May 12, 2003 The Northeast Transportation Coalition met to gather further
support for the Proposed DASH Route that would serve the communities of Eagle
Rock, Highland Park, Glassell Park, Mt. Washington, Cypress Park, and Atwater
Village.
Robert Taylor, Celia Soto and Everett Sarabia, Co-Chairs of the Coalition
opened the meeting. Celia Soto, local resident, parent, activist and member of
the Coalition for Educational Justice, spoke of the parents¹ concerns and the
need for better transportation in our area.
Councilman-Elect Antonio Villaraigosa then shared his experiences as a member
of the MTA board. He was very supportive of the idea of a DASH route, and he
agreed that this area needed better public transportation. The
Council-Elect said he liked to work with community organizations like ours
because of the diversity of representation within our multi-ethnic, bi-linual
group which includes seniors, young families, teachers and students. The
residents who attended were very
encouraged by Villaraigosa¹s comments. Mr. Villaraigosa remained at the
meeting to listen to the President of the Mont Eagle Hills Association, Everett
Sarabia, summarize the Coalition¹s efforts.
Council District 13 representative Mitch O¹Farrell and Council District 14
representative Liberty Mesa responded to the issues that were raised and they
both gave words of encouragement and support for the Coalition¹s
endeavor. Each of them suggested ways to outreach to the communities they
represented. Their input was well received.
On Monday, June 9 at 6 PM, the Coalition will hold another public meeting at
Toland Way Elementary School. They have invited representatives from the
Department of Transportation, Metro Transit Authority, Westfield
Shoppingtown, and a representative from Council District 1 to come and hear the
plan. The Coalition is hopeful that the invited guests will join
Councilman-Elect Villaraigosa and the current representatives from District 13
and District 14 and give their support for the DASH project. The
Coalition is also looking forward to hearing comments and suggestions
from these representatives. The meeting starts at 6 PM at Toland Way
School Auditorium.(4545 Toland Way) All community members are welcome to
attend. Quality public transportation is an important community issue
that affects us all, directly or indirectly. Child-care will be provided
For more information contact E.L. Sarabia at 323-254-3512.
15. JAZZ NIGHT AT EAGLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL -- JUNE
10
JAZZ AT EAGLE ROCK HIGH
TUESDAY
JUNE 10
7:00 pm
Don't miss the annual spring Jazz Night concert at Eagle Rock High
School on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
All Instrumental Music Department students will be playing their final
concert of this school year. Tickets are only $4.00 each, and they are on
sale now and will be available at the door. The evening is always a very
enjoyable one. Please come and support one of the best programs Eagle
Rock High School has to offer! See you there!
16. NORTHEAST COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING--JUNE 11
The Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Advisory Committee (NELA CPAC)
will have its June meeting next Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at Ramona Hall
starting at 7 PM. Ramona Hall is located at 4580 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles,
90065.
The committee was appointed by members of the Los Angeles City Council more
than twelve years ago to oversee preparation and implementation of the Northeast
Los Angeles Community Plan. The Community Plan was adopted in 1999 and the
committe continues to meet monthly to monitor the implementation program and to
provide a public forum in which major project proposals can be reviewed and
discussed.
A presentation regarding streetscaping on Glendale Boulevard will be part of
the meeting. The meeting will take place in Ramona Hall on Figueroa
Street by Sycamore Park in Highland Park, and the public is always welcome to
attend.
The agenda for the evening is as follows:
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Introductions
III. Presentation on Glendale Boulevard Streetscape Plan
Jim Omahen, Field Deputy Council District No. 13
IV. Plan Implementation
1. Zoning Ordinances
2. Atwater Village Pedestrian Oriented District
3. Lincoln Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone
4. Lincoln Heights Community Design Overlay District
5. Gold Line Station Area Planning and Zone Changes
6. Cypress Park - Glassell Park Community Design Overlay District
7. Ad Hoc River Committee
8. Mt. Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan
Caseload
V. Status of Major Projects
VI. Community Information
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The public may address the Committee on the items on the agenda or on items
within the jurisdiction of the Committee of a cumulative time of up to 10
minutes. The chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. In
order to speak, a speaker card must be completed and given to the Chair prior
to the public comment period.
For further information, contact Terry Speth (213) 978-1180.
17. EAGLE ROCK COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
CLEAN-UP -- JUNE 14
Come join your friends and neighbors of the Collaborative Eagle Rock
Beautiful and help spruce up the grounds of our lovely Community Cultural
Center on Saturday, June 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The
Cultural Center is located at 2222 Colorado Boulevard, just west of Eagle Rock
Boulevard.
For those of you who don't know, all the beautiful cacti and succulents that
were planted on the Center's grounds a couple of years ago were donated by
Eagle Rockers who simply thinned out plantings in their own yards. Never
throw a plant away! Donate it to the Collaborative so it can be recycled
and help beautify our town.
The Collaborative consists of representatives of all local organizations in our
town, plus anyone else who is simply interested in improving Eagle Rock.
All are welcome!
For further information about the clean-up or to donate plants, please
contact Collaborative chair Esther Monk at esther@esthermonk.com or Mary Tokita
at mtokita@earthlink.net.
18. GLASSELL PARK VS. McDONALDS: AN UPDATE
From Glassell Park Improvement Association president Tony Scudellari comes
this report on the outcome of last week's Conditional Use Permit hearing on the
proposed Glassell Park McDonalds:
Dear Friends & Neighbors:
Tuesday's Conditional Use Permit hearing was held before Zoning Administrator
Al Landini at City Hall regarding the proposed McDonald's at 3901 Eagle Rock
Blvd. It was a four-hour (yes, you read that right)
marathon in which a very patient and fair Mr. Landini heard all points of view
on the issue.
The bottom line for the hearing (so you don't have to read 4 hours of
reportage): Mr. Landini is allowing a 2 week "open" period to see if
McDonald's Corp. and CD 13 (in conjunction with the community) can work
to find some common ground and for a proposal which will work within the
guidelines of the proposed Cypress Park / Glassell Park CDO. After that,
Mr. Landini will make his decision.
The most important victory for those of us who oppose the proposed McDonald's:
Mr. Landini expressed strong concerns about the traffic flow issue. Our
thanks to those who spoke about the problems with the proposed McDonald's: Eva
Belmonte, Ken Boros, Alonso Calderon, Doug Dawson, Brian Frobisher, Mike
Gealer, Michael Hammett, Joan Lundy, Isa-Kae Meskin, Edith Pfauter and Alisa
Smith. Among the most powerful comments came from both Edith and Eva since they
were able to articulate how this development will adversely affect people who
live within the 500' radius of the proposed McDonald's. Eva's testimony
was especially noteworthy to Mr. Landini. And, Alisa Smith's comments
about the proposed CDO had
great impact with Mr. Landini. Special thanks also go to Denise Eberle,
Louise Escobedo, Bill Lundy, Mitch O'Farrell and Alfred Marin who came to
support the cause and patiently sat through all four hours. And, in
a walk-on cameo (sort of like what Bob Hope used to do on Johnny Carson) our
thanks to Clare Marter-Kenyon for her show of support.
Our thanks to Alison Becker, Planning Deputy for Councilmember Garcetti.
Alison was able to distill our concerns about the proposal within the
context of proper development to meet the needs of the
neighborhood. We are grateful to have Alison (and CD 13's) support in
this battle for better development in our community. Please feel free to
email Alison and thank her for her support and hard work (Alison's
email is abecker@council.lacity.org)
One last note: Apparently, part of McDonald's proposal (although technically
separate) is to have a car wash on the largest parcel adjacent to the proposed
McDonald's. Those of us who attended both hearings found this interesting
since McDonald's rep Carlos Madrigal said at the October 15th hearing that, for
all intents and purposes, the bank and the car wash were off the table.
It seems that the bank has indeed disappeared, but the car wash is still
in play.
We will keep you posted on further developments.
Sincerely,
Tony Scudellari, President
Glassell Park Improvement Association
19. LETTERS AND E.MAILS
"Thanks for your words of encouragement. And thanks for believing in
what Eric was trying to do seven years ago [in starting up Cafe Beaujolais].
I personally thought he was crazy!
We love what is happening to Eagle Rock -- Swork, Fatty's, Camilo's, and the
soon-to-open Coffee Table. Will and Aaron will soon reopen Topper's as
'The Chalet' which will be wonderful. 'A plush high-end cocktail lounge'
-- how cool is that! Michael Zamarripa (Coffee Table) has been a
regular customer at Cafe Beaujolais for years. Will and Aaron come to
Cafe Beaujolais two or three times a week for dinner and about two times a day
at Le Petit Beaujolais.
TERA's support and endorsement of all the terrific businesses we have in Eagle
Rock deserves recognition. Thank you."
-- Elda Ulmer, owner, Cafe Beaujolais and Le Petit Beaujolais, Eagle
Rock resident, and TERA member
"Greetings, Friends,
The historic Arroyo Seco Parkway will be closed to traffic on the morning
Sunday June 15, 2003 for Arroyofest, a bike and pedestrian event from 7 am to
10 am. The parkway links downtown Los Angeles with Pasadena along
the Scenic and Historic Arroyo Seco Parkway and is being recognized for numerous
honors and recent efforts to commence its rehabilitation plan, one of the first
of its kind in the world, to fully rehabilitate an historic Urban Parkway.
This will be the first time in the history of the Parkway (aka, the Pasadena
Freeway, CA 110) that the road will be closed to traffic. It will be an
excellent opportunity to showcase the historic design of the facility and the
string of parks that parallel the route. The Corridor Managment Team made up of
the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Cal Trans, the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy, and the Center for Preservation Education & Planning
have just learned this morning that Maria Contreras-Sweet, Secretary of
Transportation, Housing and Business and Jeff Morales, Director of Caltrans will
be attending the event. We have been invited to make remarks on the
historic parkway and the National Scenic Byways Program at Sycamore Park
between 10:30 and 11 am .
The Rural Heritage Program of the National Trust, in conjunction with Design
Aid Architects, is currently developing a corridor mangement plan for the
parkway. The project team will be sponsoring a booth to promote the historic
qualities of the parkway, showcase the Hisoric American Engineering Record
(HAER) documentation, and allow the local community to vote on a logo shield to
be installed along the parkway as part of its rehabilitation and marketing
program about the remarkable Cultural Resources along the Arroyo.
The Parkway opened in 1940 and holds the following honors: -documentation by
the Historic American Engineering Record, (HAER), 1999-designated as a National
Historic Civil Engineering Landmark-designated as a National Scenic Byway by
the US Sectretary of Transportation, 2002-determined eligible for the Natioanl
Register of Historic Places, listing is expected this year, being developed by
Design Aid Architects and California Archives. For additional information on
Arroyofest please contact Marcus Renner at Occidental College mvrenner@oxy.edu or visit <mailto:mvrenner@oxy.edu>
www.arroyofest.com <mailto:mvrenner@oxy.edu>
Best Regards,"
--Dan Marriott, Director Rural Heritage Program, National Trust for
Historic Preservation
Jeff Samudio, Design Aid Architects, Preservation Consultant
20. QUOTE OF THE
WEEK
"I arise in the morning torn between a desire to
improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This
makes it hard to plan the day."
--E.B. White (1899-1985)
We welcome your comments. Please
include your full name.
The Eagle Rock Association (TERA)
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