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THE VOICE323.221.7400 - [email protected] FEBRUARY 2008Circulation - 20,000
COACH VIC CUCCIAMEMORIAL TRIBUTE
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PROPOSED ALCOHOL LICENSE AND ARCADEBREWS CONTROVERSY IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS
By Eddie MartinezVic Cuccia, the legendary football coach
at Wilson High School, was honored at amemorial tribute that took place at WilsonHigh School on Friday, January 25, 2008.Cuccia, who recently passed away, wasremembered as a person who had a majorinfluence on former players, students, col-leagues, fans, and high school football inthe City of Los Angeles.
An estimated audience of 500 heard sto-ries of Cuccia by a group of speakers thatspanned over 3 decades. Mitch Dimkich,WHS '58, told of a young football coachthat gave him the attitude that anything ispossible. Dr. Frank Alderete, WHS '62,told of a coach who pushed him toachievement in the classroom and thefield. Gary Kuniyuki, WHS '69, spoke ofCuccia as a mentor and friend. RickGamboa, WHS '73 entertained the crowdof a side rarely seen by many, the lighterside of Coach Cuccia. Steve Martinez,WHS'78, Eddie Martinez, WHS '78 andRon Cuccia, WHS '78, ended the speakerseries with stories of how Cuccia influ-enced them and the culmination of thecoaches great career with a 39-0 three yearrecord and 3 3A City Championships.Cuccia's son Ron thanked the audience onbehalf of his family.
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By Carlos MoralesA meeting was held on Wednesday,
January 23rd at the Sacred Heart of JesusCatholic Church auditorium to inform thecommunity of a proposed controversialproject in Lincoln Heights that is beingsupported by Councilmember Ed Reyes.
In the middle of the controversy is LasVillas Inc. A proposed 21,950 square footyouth and family-themed restaurant facili-ty to be built in Lincoln Heights on a48,840 square foot lot on North Broadway.
Here is the description THE VOICEfound at www.lasvillasinc.com;"Villa Palacios is an 11,000 square footevent and meeting facility divisible intorooms from 4,000 to 1,000 square feet and
designed primarily for large parties,events and business conferences. VillaPalacio relies on its in-house partners tosupply additional event services such asvideo, floral design, and tux and gownrentals, photography, limousine and otherproducts that will help complete yourevent needs. Villa Palacio offers foodservice. The food and beverages offered inthis branch will resemble that of otherbanquet facilities (with a Hispanic flare)and will be available on a per plate orbuffer basis.
Villa Cri-Cri is a 7800 square foot themerestaurant and children's entertainmentcenter designed primarily for families andyounger children. Villa Cri-Cri serves a
limited number of menu items, featuringfoods drawn from the culture of its targetcustomers as well as pizza and other main-stream foods. Life-sized cartoon charac-ters including Cri-Cri, the singing cricketwill supply the entertainment. This loca-tion will feature piñatas, an arts and craftssection as well as different fun-roomswhere children can enjoy and learn aboutthe Hispanic culture. In addition, childrencan engage themselves in the Villa Cri-Cri's physical activity maze or challengethemselves in dress-up, art and videoarcades. Villa Cri-Cri offers for sale mer-chandise created around the Cri Cri char-acter. Continued on Page 5
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THE VOICEis an independent news mediamonthly publication based in ElSereno with a circulation of20,000 impressions. It is deliveredto residents in the El Sereno,Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heightsand parts of Alhambra. It is alsodistributed to various businesseswithin these areas, as well asemailed to all interested parties.
Our growing network of com-munity participation has madethis publication the primarysource for local information. Westrive to make a positive impact onthe community by reporting newsthat is seldom found anywhereelse in the media to inform, andeducate this community on what isgoing on in their front yard! Wewelcome community interest sto-ries, and press releases. 60 % ofall articles are written by commu-nity stakeholders THE VOICEreserves the right to edit all mate-rials due to space constrictions.
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Hello Neighbors,Valentines Day is a special day tolet important people in your lifeknow how much they mean toyou. Well, I believe that each dayis special and that we should treatthe people in our lives goodeveryday. You don't have to waitfor this one day out of the year tolet them know that you love them.
As you read this issue of THEVOICE, I will be having an oper-ation that I have been preparingfor almost a year now. I men-tioned it on the November 2007Issue of THE VOICE.
The operation is called GastricBypass Surgery, a tool that I willutilize to assist me gain control ofmy weight. The reason I ambringing this up is because I havebeen very blessed and fortunate tohave my girlfriend, family andfriends by my side. You all havebeen very supportive through outthis past year. I thank each andevery one of you. I LOVE YOUALL!
I am also fortunate to have thesupport of many community con-tributors from the communities ofEl Sereno, Lincoln Heights,Boyle Heights, University Hillsand beyond. These are the com-munity activist and people whocare about what happens in their
communities but most importantthey take time out to do some-thing to create a change. Theyhave written stories, taken pic-tures, distributed newspapers, andfound advertisers for our publica-tion and we acknowledge withoutyour energy and constant dedica-tion, this publication would not bepossible, thanks to your effortsour publication has grown.
To everyone who reads ourpaper, thank you for your com-ments BOTH Good and Bad, weuse it constructively to make eachissue a better one.
In the month of January we lostthree good individuals that madeour community a great place tolive. Our condolences go out tothe Cuccia Family and to the NgFamily. The Ng family is goingthru a very difficult time rightnow, with the passing of VincentNg, and a week later they lost hisdad Howard Ng, both to cancer.
We will be available thru emailduring the next couple of weekswhile I recuperate from my oper-ation. If you need to contact usplease do it via email at [email protected]
I look forward in returning tomy home "El Sereno" a new per-son in many ways!Carlos Morales
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PUBLISHER / EDITORCarlos Morales
GENERAL MANAGERJoe Rivera
MARKETING DIRECTOR Carlos Morales
PHOTOGRAPHERSRichard CanalesStarland Francis
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Eddie MartinezJose Aguilar
Mark OverstreetMick Mcquire
Ruben Chavez
By Mark OverstreetSchool Counselor and
MFT InternMost of us grew up with the
idea that New Year's Day was anopportune time to better our-selves. It was a time to get rid ofbehaviors that were not good forus and an opportunity to developpositive behaviors.
Hopefully you made a few rea-sonable resolutions last year andwas successful with your endeav-or. If you haven't started a resolu-tion or two for this year, remem-ber that it's never to late.
A few tips on being successfulwith your resolutions include;1) Be realistic by setting
achievable goals.
2) Describe your goal(s) in specific terms (don't generalize, don't use vague terms).
3) Break down large goals into smaller, achievable parts. Take small steps.
4) Plan ahead for possible setbacks. Let your family and
friends help support you withyour goals. Be consistent andpersistent.
I assume that those of you whohave taken the time to read thisarticle have given thought to pro-moting a better you. The usualpopular resolutions are, loseweight, exercise more, stopsmoking, develop a hobby, readmore, spend quality time with thefamily... I feel that all of us canuse a continual dosage of selfimprovement, but I'm also con-
cerned that making improve-ments for that for the "GreaterGood of Society" is important.Each of us has the ability to cre-ate goodness in our lives and thelives of others. Usually it comesnaturally. Sometimes we have todig within our souls and pull itout. It can take our time, energyand thought. As far as I know, wehave one life to live, so why notlive it the best way that we can.
This year, don't rely upon NewYear's Day to make a resolution,start anytime. If it really mattersto you, start now. Let me addsome new ideas for the greatergood. Conserve more energy (i.e.electricity, gas, water).
Become involved in betteringyour own neighborhood. Don'twait for others, just do somethingthat needs to be done, like calling311 for City Services. Do somerandom acts of kindness.Become a better listener. Becomea less aggressive driver. Start withyour family, friends, neighborsand people that you work with.Smile more (not fake or forced),it cost nothing, it relieves stress,boosts your immune system, low-ers blood pressure, releasesendorphins and helps you staypositive.
Believe that you have the abil-ity to rid yourself of bad habitsand behaviors and that you havethe capability to develop positivebehaviors. Don't make excusesfor not fulfilling your resolution.Avoid wishful thinking and con-centrate on results. Most of all,choose what really matters toyou.
On Saturday, January 19, 2008at 2:52 am, Los Angeles FireDepartment responded to a firewith civilian fatality and Injurynear 3117 Amethyst Street inMontecito Heights.
Responding to reports of agrass fire, firefighters arrivedquickly to find bystandersattempting to extinguish a hillsidedebris fire including the remnantsof a non-mounted vehiclecamper.
Upon their swift extinguish-ment of the blaze, Firefightersdiscovered the burned body of anadult male within the smolderingdebris of the makeshift shelter.
Without vital signs of life, theman was declared deceased at thescene.
Later, a 58 year-old companionof the decedent came forth to betreated by LAFD personnel.
Suffering 2nd and 3rd degreeburns to 15% of his body, withthermal injury to his head, face,back and hands, the man wastransported to the Los AngelesCounty - USC Medical Center inserious condition. Apparently these men were tran-sients in the area and lit somecandles to keep warm they fellasleep when the fire started.
Firefighters Find Body in Montecito Heights Fire
Navarro and the 2008 MABA Board will be sworn in on February16, 2008 at MABA's Annual Installation Gala to be held at the down-town Marriott Hotel.
Another El Sereno resident, Maria Elena Durazo, ExecutiveSecretary Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor,AFL-CIO, will receive MABA's Edward R. Roybal Public ServiceAward.
In 2007 Navarro finished a term with the LA32 NeighborhoodCouncil and is the Vice President of the City's Affordable HousingCommission, having been appointed to that position by MayorVillaraigosa in 2006.
MABA will be celebrating 5 decades of Service and Advocacy tothe Latino community. For further information contact Maria Torres,MABA Administrator at 213/749-2889.
EL SERENO RESIDENT ANDLONGTIME COMMUNITY ACTIVIST
PETE NAVARRO2008 PRESIDENT OF THE MEXICAN
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (MABA)
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By Kristina HooperCamellias are the Queen of Winter Flowers, and
they are at their best in January and February. Thecamellia flowering season picks up where roses leaveoff, and the glossy, green shrubs make excellent gar-den and potted plants with flowers in every shade ofwhite, pink and red. Camellias are easier to care forthan roses and provide color when most other bloom-ing plants are dormant. Flowers range in size fromminiature to over 5 inches across. Some even havefragrance!
The public is invited to attend the show and seethe latest and greatest as well as the old favorites inthe camellia world. If you would like to exhibit yourown blooms, or learn more about camellias.The purpose of the Southern California Camellia
Society is to promote the appreciation of camelliasand knowledge of camellia culture techniques.Through shows, special programs, and monthlymeetings in Fall, Winter, and Spring, members meetto share their knowledge and experience, and to enjoytalks by local nurserymen, horticulturists, and gardendesigners.please visit www.socalcamellias.org formore info,
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FRIDAY, FEB 8TH THE ETHEL PERCYANDRUS CENTER FORTHE PERFORMINGARTSLincoln High School3501 North BroadwayLincoln Heights, CA 900314pm -8pm 626.585.2604
SAT - SUN FEB 9TH & 10TH SO CAL CAMELLIASOCIETY SHOWHuntington Library andGardens 1151 Oxford Rd,San Marino1pm 213.793.0754
WEDNESDAY, FEB 20TH UNIVERSITY HILLSNEIGHBORHOODWATCHat Residence2050 Barnett Way6pm
TUESDAY, FEB 26THCRAEASTSIDE ADELANTEBoyle Heights Senior Center2839 East 3rd StreetBoyle Heights6pm 213.977.1685
WEDNESDAY, FEB 27TH EAST PLANNINGCOMMISSION MEETINGRamona Hall Community Center“LAS VILLAS INC “ 4580 North Figueroa St. LA900654:30pm
SAVE THE DATECERT CLASSESCal State LA is holding aCERT Level 1 course at5151 State University Dr.,C98-99. Thursdays, March6th through April 17th. CallJonathan Avalos at:323-343-3700 to join thisclass. If you want to start a classyou need a minimum of 25people to be trained and alocation to hold the training.Then call the DisasterPreparedness Section at818-756-9674. Get trainedand join our team.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH40TH ANNIVERSARY OFTHE ELA HIGH SCHOOLWALKOUTSMeet at the corner of NorthBroadway and LincolnPark Avenue The 1.5 mile march beginsin front of Lincoln HighSchool and ends at HazardPark for the CommerativeCeremony and Program.Noon - 5pm
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It's 4706, the Year of the Rat, and theChinese Lunar New Year celebration onSaturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10 in LosAngeles' Chinatown will be a festival ofcultural entertainment and exciting eventshighlighted by the Annual Firecracker Runfollowed by the Golden Dragon Paradeand the Chinese New Year Festival.
Streets will be closed and parking willbe limited, but Metro can take you to theChinatown Metro Gold Line Station-with-in easy walking distance from the festivi-ties. The 30th annual Firecracker 10K raceFeb. 10 will include a 5k Fun Walk andKiddie Run and is expected to draw20,000. Register by visiting www.fire-cracker10k.org, and now through Feb. 6,get $3 discount by registering online usingthe promotional code "gometro." Another
50,000 visitors will attend the 109thGolden Dragon Parade, from 2 p.m. to 5p.m. Feb. 9, along Broadway and HillStreets feature more than 100 floats andthe newly crowned L.A. Chinatown Queenand Court will be part of the festivities.
A wide selection of food booths, liondancers, martial arts demonstrations, car-nival games and other children's activitieswill be part of the Feb. 9 and 10 ChineseNew Year Festival. Hours will be Feb. 9,from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Feb. 10 from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The annual classic carshow will take place Feb. 10, 10a.m. to6p.m.
The Los Angeles to Pasadena MetroGold Line stops in Chinatown, wheremany events are within a block or two ofthe station. Metro Bus Lines 45, 76, 81,83, 84, 90, 92, 94, and 96, DASH LincolnHeights / Chinatown and DASHDowntown buses also serve the area.
To plan your trip, use the Metro TripPlanner at www.metro.net or call 1-800-COMMUTE. For more information on theFirecracker Run, go to www.firecrack-er10K.org, or call 323-256-1363. For fur-ther information on Chinese New Yearevents contact the Chinatown BusinessImprovement District at 213-680-0243 orvisit www.chinatownla.com or call theChinese Chamber of Commerce of LosAngeles at 213-6170396 x10 or visitwww.lachinesechamber.org.
CHINESE NEWYEAR 2008
An Exercise in Communal Co-DesigningParticipants Wanted: Frustrated by LA's bike route
signage (or lack thereof)? Here's your chance to dobetter! Volunteers are needed to participate in a proj-ect exploring strategies of communal design collabo-ration. The Goal: to transform an existing Los Angeles bikeroute through the creation of a new "unofficial" sig-nage system. This system will reflect the needs anddesires of real LA cyclists and will be flexible enoughto be modified and expanded over time by membersof the cycling community. Volunteers will participatein three short workshops and will help to make cru-cial decisions about the content and form of this sys-tem by taking part in a series of simple exercises anddiscussions.Workshop # 1: Sunday January 27th, 12-4pmForm & Content: What information should the newsystem communicate? How should it look?Workshop #2Sunday February 10th, 12-4pmStatic vs Changeable: What elements of the final sys-tem should be open to revision and expansion by itsusers? Workshop #3Sunday February 24th, 12-4pmTesting and Evaluation: How does the final systemwork? What changes and improvements still need tobe made?Workshops will be held at Self-Help Graphics 3802 East Cesar E Chavez Ave, 90063.
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By Jerry SchneiderA motion to request the estab-
lishment of a Park AdvisoryBoard to Councilmember JoseHuizar was approved by the LA -32 Neighborhood Council at itsmonthly Board meeting onJanuary 9th. This motion was theresult of my presentation to theLA - 32 Board at their Decembermeeting and the voices of manylocal community members since.
The Department of Recreationof Parks had disclosed last year inan exchange of correspondenceover the plowing of the AscotPark hillsides that there was nofunding for staff to coordinate apark board and that establishmentof an advisory board and man-agement plans for the park wouldbe done after the completion ofconstruction of the bond fundedimprovements to the Park.
The local community and Iwere asserting that to delay untilcompletion of the improvementswas not in the best interest of thepark and park users. A ParkAdvisory Board and work onmanagement plan for the park isneeded sooner rather than later.
It has been over a year and ahalf since Ascot Hills Park wasopened to the public. This was atthe completion of a new entrancegateway and meager interimfacilities under what is calledPhase I of the bond funded devel-
opment of the park. Funding forthe park development in theamount of $3.25 million has beenobtained, $3 million from StateUrban Park Act, Proposition 40,and $250,000 from CityProposition K park bonds. Afterexpenditures for various design,project management, and inspec-tion services, approximately $2million will be left for actual con-struction.
Phase II of the park improve-ments will include new parking,restrooms, and picnic facilitiesand related water, sewer, electric-ity and telephone infrastructure.According to the project schedulefor Phase II issued in June 2007,construction will start in July2008 and finish in July 2009,however a post constructionactivity is listed for completion inNovember 2009. These are thescheduled dates and schedulesare routinely revised to reflectdelays. This would mean that theDepartment of Recreation andParks could put off the staffing,the Park Advisory Board, andhaving park management plansfor another two years or longer.
We should not have to waituntil the completion of Phase IIimprovements in fall 2009 tohave a PAB and managementplans for the Ascot Hills. Thepark is a 100-acre facility, andpark users currently have access
to approximately one half or 50acres.
The park has been open to pub-lic use since completion of PhaseI in summer of 2006. There areissues related to current uses.There is need to address security,access and other day to dayissues. The use by school classesand volunteers is limited, as iscommunity input and movingahead with native landscaperestoration or other projects with-out a PAB.
Last year Councilmember JoseHuizar did act to have aVolunteer NeighborhoodOversight Committee (VNOC)established for Ascot Hills Park.The VNOC does not take theplace of a Park Advisory Boardsince a VNOC only has purviewover the bond-funded improve-ments. A VNOC cannot provideinput on policies or any matterson the operation and maintenanceof the park. And, it questionableif a VNOC can hold meetings tosolicit public input in the samemanner as a PAB. A PAB is need-ed to allow the community avoice and provide transparencyin the decisions that affect theoperation and maintenance of thepark.
These issues go well beyondthe bond-funded improvementsbeing reviewed by the VNOC.
A PAB is needed because there
is no operation or managementplan for Ascot Hills Park. ThePAB can provide significantcommunity/stakeholder input tothe drafting of the plan, and aPAB is needed to assure the planis implemented.
There are many models inexisting park management plans,including the Framework Planfor Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.I participated on the CitizenAdvisory Board that oversaw thedrafting of the Framework Planfor Debs Park. It was a 14-monthlong process, taking much effortand time, and the AudubonSociety did fund consultantefforts.
At Ascot Hills Park, there aremany similarities in the land-scape, purpose and goals, whichshould make the task of develop-ing a plan simpler. It may be aneasy matter of converting theDebs Park Plan with limited edit-ing. However, it is vital that thiseffort be conducted with trans-parency and with communityinput. A PAB would be an idealbody to assure this is done.
Another important function ofa PAB is to advocate for, solicit,support, and organize publicevents and fundraising for thepark. A PAB should be lookingfor other funding options than thelimited funding in the City'sRecreation and Parks budget. It is
possible to leverage City fundingwith grants, donations, and vol-unteer labor. It is possible to getfunding from other city programssuch as the Department of PublicWorks' Community BeautificationGrants and for Youth Employmentand Training.
There are many grant opportu-nities for environmental and edu-cation projects that could beapplied for, but without a PAB tolook for or recommend support,these funding opportunities arenot being explored.
In meetings and conversationswith Jose Huizar's El Sereno areadirector, Marcia Guzman, follow-ing the December presentationand subsequent LA-32Neighborhood Council action inJanuary, I have been assured thatthe Councilmember's staff will beworking with the Department ofRecreation and Parks to selectmembers to serve on the ParkAdvisory Board. We need to besure that a PAB for Ascot HillsPark is established sooner ratherthan later, the sooner the better.Community members who areinterested in serving on the PABcan contact CouncilmemberJose Huizar's El Sereno AreaOffice at 323.226.1646.
TTHHEE VVOOIICCEEASCOT HILLS UPDATE
Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board Coming Sooner or Later?
Captain Blake ChowAs 2008 begins, we at LAPD
Hollenbeck have made a commit-ment to increase and improvecommunication between us andour community. One of the cor-nerstones of communication arecommunity newspapers such asThe Voice. We thank them forinviting us to contribute to thisvaluable media outlet.Hollenbeck had a good year lastyear with respect to crime. We,through your help, reduced crimeby over 12 percent. This repre-sented 600 less crimes in 2007
versus 2006. However, in 2008 there is much
work to do. We have to try toreduce violence and gang crimeeven more. We have to do moreto give our kids opportunity andalternatives so that they haveeverything they need to be suc-cessful. This will be part of ouremphasis this year.
Please remember to lock yourvehicles and take any valuableproperty from them when youpark them. The most significantproblem in the El Sereno Area isGrand Theft Auto (alongHuntington Drive and the resi-dential streets surroundingHuntington) and Burglary fromMotor Vehicle. Remember,thieves are opportunists. Make ithard for them and they will gosomewhere else.If you have any questions or com-ments please email me [email protected].
Message From Captain Blake ChowCommanding Officer - LAPD Hollenbeck Area
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The most recent problem in ourarea is that vehicles are beingstolen. This occurring in allparts of East Los Angeles. Toyotas, Nissans and Hondascontinue to be the suspect'svehicles of choice. Most cars
are being stolen on the streets. In addition, suspects are break-ing into vehicles in search ofradios, Ipods, and computers.Don't leave keys in the vehicle.We ask for assistance in catch-ing these suspects, by better
securing your vehicle and con-tacting the police if you see thiscrime being committed in yourarea. Purchase an alarm orsteering wheel locking deviceand don't leave valuables inyour car !!!.
El problema más reciente ennuestra area es que vehículosestan siendo robados. Estosucede en todas partes del Estede Los Angeles. Toyotas,Nissans y Hondas continúasiendo los vehículos preferidos
de los sospechosos. La mayoríade los coches son robados en lascalles. Además, los sospe-chosos estan forzando losvehículos en busca de radios,Ipods, y computadoras. No dejen sus llaves en su
vehiculos.Pedimos ayuda para capturar aestos sospechosos, por mediode asegurar bien su vehículo yponiendose en contacto con lapolicía si usted ve este crimensiendo cometido en su área.
Vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts continue to be a concern in theHollenbeck area despite added patrols and the arrest of several suspects.
Los robos de vehículos y hurto de vehículos continúa siendo deimportancia en la Area de Hollenbeck a pesar del aumento de
patrullas y el arresto de varios sospechosos.
A Message from THE VOICETO PARENTS & KIDS
This individual is a male in his late 40's. He wasrevived by LAFD Paramedics in Lincoln Heightsone day before this picture was taken. He was takento County USC Medical Center where he was treat-ed and release. The following day he came back foranother hit…Maybe spent between $2 - $5 for it. He overdosed again but, this time did not make it.Where are all of his friends he used to slam andparty with?Where are the dealers he bought it from? Most likely selling the next $2 - $5 hit to
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On December 6, 2007,Associate Zoning AdministratorLarry Friedman approved numer-ous variances of the City'smunicipal code to facilitate theproposed construction of theproject. These variances allowthe backers of the project to con-struct what will be the tallestbuilding in Lincoln Heights at 45'high, while permitting zero per-cent building setback from thesidewalk, the ability to erect alarge overhanging advertisingsign and less than 25% of therequired parking needed for abuilding of this size.
All of these architectural ele-ments are in direct contradictionto a series of Community DesignOverlay regulations jointly creat-ed and approved in 2004 byLincoln Heights stakeholders andthe City Planning Department toimprove the North Broadwaycommercial corridor. Additionally,Zoning Administrator Friedmanapproved the sale and dispensingof beer and wine and a varianceto allow 100 video games on thepremises. The facility will alsobe able to stay open for extendedhours on weekends and will beopen for business during schoolhours - including the videoarcade.
This is the second time thatsuch an approval has been grant-ed for the 7 year old project thatwill sit on a site which onceincluded two homes - one ofwhich was part of the originalarchitectural site plan. THEVOICE found testimony fromthe Zoning Administrators deter-mination letter of December 6,2007 that the developer had uti-lized the services of a contractorwho verbally stated that thehomes contained hazardousmaterials. Shortly thereafter thehomes were demolished withouteither a regular or hazardousmaterials demolition permit withlittle regard to the potential air-borne exposure to children at theadjacent schools.
After a previous approvalalmost 3 years ago, the develop-ers had not been able to securefunding for the project outside ofthe original CRA-sponsoredCommunity Development BlockGrant of $1.5 million to purchase
the property. Recently, the proj-ect backers have secured a com-mitment from Wilshire StateBank as a lender based on LasVillas' successful procurement ofa liquor license for the site.
As expressed by attendees atthe meeting held at the SacredHeart Church auditorium, themajor areas of concern are thelocation of the restaurant with it'sproposed alcohol sales and videoarcade environment next to threelocal schools.
The project site is adjacent toLincoln High School, GatesStreet Elementary School andLittle Flower Missionary House.The America Vietnam-ChineseKwan Ying Buddhist Church islocated within 500 feet of the LasVillas project boundary and with-in a 1000' radius of the projectsite is the Gates Street EarlyEducation Center.
Given the close proximity ofthe project to their location andthe listed hours of operation forthe Las Villas facility, sisters ofthe Carmelite Covenant at LittleFlower Missionary House havestated that if the project is builtwith it's beer and wine license,the convent may have to relocatefor the safety of the school's100+ pre-school and pre-kinderchildren. The Carmelite nunshave resided at their LincolnHeights place of worship since1943. Parents of Little Flowerstudents have organized inprotest to the proposed projectand the sisters have filed anappeal to the project.
Next to the Las Villas site isAbraham Lincoln High Schoolwith a school population of over2600 students. According to theLAUSD Superintendent'sStrategic Plan for High PrioritySchools report dated onDecember 13, 2007, the campusis a PI Status School with an APIscore of 593 placing it in the 17lowest performing high schoolsin the LAUSD system. Schoolswhich fall into this performanceindex are in danger of take overby the California StateDepartment of Education.Opponents of the project havecited that the ease of entry to thevideo arcade designed in the LasVillas building plans would leadto increase opportunities for tru-ancy during school hours, anincrease in after-school loiteringand the failure of marginal stu-dents to go home and do muchneeded additional studying.
Directly across from the pro-
posed project is Gates StreetElementary School with a stu-dent population of approximately830 students. Community oppo-nents have expressed a concernthat elementary school childrenwill be in danger while crossingLincoln Heights' main thorough-fare of North Broadway duringpeak traffic hours enroute to thevideo arcade at Las Villas.
Included in the submittedapplication by Las Villas is aletter of written support by
LAUSD School BoardPresident Monica Garcia.
Upon learning of Garcia's sup-port for the project, THEVOICE attempted to contact heroffice for comment. As of presstime, no return calls have beenreceived.
Area crime statistics have alsobeen a subject of great debate inthe Las Villas fight. The projectis located adjacent to a requestedtemporary closure and gateinstallation on Gates Street pro-posed by Councilman Ed Reyesand LAPD due to an increase ingang activity, loitering, vandal-ism, robberies and drug dealingactivities.
According to LAPD statistics,the adjacent neighborhood isplagued with various violent andproblematic local gangs. Severalgang injunctions are currently ineffect in the area which includesnoted gang territory within 1000'of the proposed site. Increasedgang and criminal activity wasconfirmed by LAPD HollenbeckCaptain Todd Chamberlain's tes-timony at the January 23, 2008City Council meeting regardingthe denial of an alcohol license atanother North Broadway locationdue to the high gang activity inthe area.
At the October 15, 2007 zon-ing variance hearing held at CityHall and conducted by ZoningAdministrator Friedman, patroland vice officers from the LAPDHollenbeck Division along withrepresentatives from the CityAttorney's office testified that thearea does have significant chal-lenges from gang activity.Concerns were also expressedabout issues seen in the commu-nity regarding alcohol consump-tion and increased drunk drivingcitations at other local establish-ments.
Despite community concerns,political support for the projecthas been overwhelming.
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LAS VILLASAt the forefront of the Las
Villas cause is Councilman EdReyes who has publicly statedthat the project will spearhead therevitalization of the NorthBroadway corridor. TheCouncilman and his staff havebeen advocates for the Las Villasproject since its inception. Thebackers of Las Villas have beenastute in their access to politicalsupport as evidenced by the vari-ous letters of support submittedin the project zoning applicationfrom State Senator GloriaRomero, Supervisor GloriaMolina, former AssemblywomanJackie Goldberg, and formerLAPD Hollenbeck DivisionCaptain Paul Pesquiera.
In addition to political support,several key community membershave also expressed their supportfor the Las Villas project includ-ing Boys and Girls ClubExecutive Director JuanaLambert, Lincoln HeightsNeighborhood Council membersDavid Galaviz and Martha Riley,and incoming Lincoln HeightsChamber of Commerce PresidentRichard Macias who stated at theOctober 2006 hearing that "thereis no place to have a nice dinnerin Lincoln Heights".
Recently the Lincoln Heights
Neighborhood Council hosted aninformational presentation byLas Villas backers Alice Coronaand Teresa Duarte. Although notlisted as an action item on theagenda, several board membersrose in support of the project andit's backers attempt to build theirthemed restaurant in the commu-nity. However, there were ques-tions left unanswered including aconcern for the project's locationand alcohol service in what isbeing billed as a family-orientedrestaurant.
During her presentation at thesparsely attended LHNC meeting(which was attended by THEVOICE), Ms. Corona on severaloccasions indicated that "We aretargeting families with children atthis facility". When asked byLHNC board member TonyBukta "If you can't get a beer andwine license is this project eco-nomically feasible?", Ms Coronareplied "We wouldn't get the loanfrom the bank."
A concern voiced by opponentsto the project is that if the facilityis closed in the future, all grantedvariances including the liquorlicense and gaming varianceneeded for the video arcade, willbe transferred to the site's newowner who may not have such afamily-friendly venue in mind.
Ms. Corona and Ms. Duarte arelocal business women who oper-ate Teri's Fashion, a garment
manufacturing facility in theindustrial part of LincolnHeights. In response to AssociateZoning Administrator Friedman'squestion as to whether eitherowner had any restaurant experi-ence, Rick Kresser who identi-fied himself as the Las VillasCFO stated no.
THE VOICE was informedthat Mr. Kresser may have beenthe Former Chief FinancialOfficer with the United StatesSmall Business Administration.(SBA) Upon further investiga-tion, the name of Rick Kresseralso appears online in an inquiryinto a potential conflict of inter-est: rick kresser - 10:04pm Jan
14, 2007 (330. 506/522)
“Stock Purchase Option”I have recently resigned from aposition with the federal govern-ment and my post employmentactivities are subject to certainethics rules and regulations. Oneof the issues raised by the AgencyI resigned from was a determina-tion that I cannot have an owner-ship position in a company that Iwas involved with while I was afederal employee for two yearsfrom the date I resigned. I amallowed to be a paid consultantfor this company and future own-ership in the company after thetwo year restriction expires is
being discussed. I would like to enter into anagreement with the company thatspecifies what percentage I couldown after the restriction expiresand how much that ownershipinterest will cost me. We havediscussed signing a StockPurchase Option Agreement thatwould specify the future owner-ship interest and the cost of thatownership. I believe that since I would not bean owner of the company untiland if I chose to exercise theoption and pay the agreed uponprice for the stock that thisarrangement would not violatethe two year restriction on own-ership in this company. Lastly, I would like to referencethe Stock Purchase Option in thecompensation section of the con-sulting agreement that the com-pany and I are planning to sign. What are your thoughts? Can a Stock Purchase OptionAgreement between the companythat owns the stock and a consult-ant that receives the StockPurchase Option as part of thecompensation for consulting beconsidered as a legal ownershipinterest in the company granting the Stock Purchase Option?
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Concurrent with Las Villas'request for a liquor license is theplight of the J & L Meat Market -a small local market displacedthrough eminent domain byLAUSD and relocated to LincolnHeights. Whereas, J & L Meatspreviously held a valid liquorlicense, the owner's license trans-fer has been blocked throughefforts spearheaded byCouncilman Reyes and the CityCouncil who cite similar issuesraised by the opponents of LasVillas such as: the preponderanceof gang activity, the number ofalcohol licenses in LincolnHeights, and the proximity oflocal schools and churches in thecommunity.This story will continue in thenext issue of THE VOICE.
The East Los AngelesPlanning Commission meets onFebruary 27, 2008 @ 4:30pm atthe Ramona Hall in HighlandPark. At the meeting, testimo-ny in two separate appeals tothe granted zoning varianceswill be heard and the public isinvited to express their opinionon the future of Las Villas.
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the Greater El Sereno Chamber ofCommerce I would like to wishyou all a Happy Valentines Day!
Our year is well underway andwe have set some goals for 2008.One of our goals is to partner upand establish better relationshipswith community based organiza-tions, our local governmentoffices, faith based organizations,our schools, non profits, and thebusinesses in El Sereno. Utilizingchamber members like CHARO,Worksource, Cal State FederalCredit Union, Arroyo Vista, andBarrio Action we can now fre-quently provide educationalworkshops, classes, counseling,and health services to our mem-bers.
We are also putting together abusiness directory that can be
used by all the community as aconvenient reference to productsand services available here in ourown backyard. We are also look-ing to increase our membershipand convey the benefits of ourgroup to all who desire to start asmall business or currently havean ongoing business. Our website www.elserenochamber.org isnow up and running and memberlinks and member info will beposted frequently.
Our Connections Group whichmeets every Wednesday at 8am atthe Cal State Federal Credit Unionis a great source of marketing,promotion, and lead generationand has taught us how to betterpresent our services. Every thirdWednesday of the month we willbe getting together for our net-work luncheon that will take place
at different member locations sowe can network and update our-selves with what is happening inour community. Please join us orcontact me @ (818)482-1069 ifyou would like to get on the list.If you want to join our organiza-tion please contact our member-ship director Enrique Aguilera @(323)559-6321 Send an email [email protected] ifyou’d like to be included in regu-lar Chamber e-newsletter updateson local events!
Leads Club MeetingFebruary 6th 8:00am-9:00amCal State L.A. Federal Credit Union, 2445 Mariondale Ave, LA 90032For info contact: [email protected]
Is known throughout the BoyleHeights community as the spiritand heart of Theodore RooseveltHigh School. We are a year-roundactivity, working hard throughoutthe whole year including support-ing our football team at everygame while performing at everyhalf-time. Our practices are from6:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. every week-day and 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.four days per week plus mostSaturdays. Despite all of our hardwork and hours that we put in,our talent goes unnoticed with thelack of resources. We are current-ly seeking financial sponsors tohelp us with competition costs,and we hope we can count on
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Metro Rapid Bus lines would be developed andbus service currently being underutilized is pro-posed to be CANCELLED.
Persons unable to attend the hearings may submitwritten testimony postmarked through February14, 2008. All written testimony should beaddressed to Metro Customer Relations, OneGateway Plaza, 99PL4, Los Angeles, Ca 90012-2932, Attn: June 2008 Service Changes.Comments can be e-mailed with the subject line"June 2008 Service Changes" to [email protected] or faxed to (213) 922-6988.These proposed service modifications will beapproved in whole, or in part, at a date followingthe public hearings. Approved changes may alsoinclude other alternatives derived from publiccomment. Metro encourages members of the pub-lic to attend the upcoming public hearings andprovide testimony on any service change propos-al regardless of the service sector providing theservice or the geographic area.Details about these proposals can be accessed atwww.metro.net. Routes in El Sereno and BoyleHeights to be affected include;256-Altadena-Commerce via Hill & Eastern258-Alhambra-Paramount via Fremont & Eastern620-Boyle Heights ShuttleNew 762 Pasadena-Maywood via Fair Oaks &Atlantic Metro Rapid770-Downtown LA via Garvey Av & ChavezAv Metro Rapid as well as others not listedhere.The following is a list of public hearings :METRO HEADQUARTERS GATEWAY CITIES SECTORFebruary 9, 2008, 10 AM February 14, 2008, 4 PMMetro Board Room, 3rd FloorThe Gas CompanyOne Gateway Plaza 9240 Firestone Blvd.Los Angeles Downey
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