 | Dear Friends and Neighbors:
Mark your calendars! We’re hosting CD1’s first-ever Música y Poemas Festival on Saturday, October 21st at Sycamore Grove Park. Join us for a day of food, music, performances, and more.
CD1 is holding a call for submissions for performers and artists of all kinds who want to showcase their talent at Música y Poemas. This call is open to both amateur and professional artists and we highly encourage folks from CD1 to apply. For more information and to apply, please fill out our Call for Submissions form.
I am also excited to share that CD1 now has our very own USC Street Medicine Team on the ground five days a week providing heath and social services to unhoused CD1 residents. Check out our Housing and Homelessness update below to learn more about the team and the work they’re doing to support the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our unhoused neighbors.
In solidarity and gratitude,
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez | |  |
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 | We're hosting another round of food distributions in #CD1 this month! Stop by any of the locations to grab free and fresh food. |  | We’re continuing to work with our City departments to bring critical infrastructure improvements to our District. Over the last month, an alleyway resurfacing was completed on Brooks Ave in Historic Solano Canyon, a concrete panel repair was completed on Avenue 51 from Lincoln Ave to York Blvd, and overgrown vegetation was cleared on Primavera Ave. |
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|  | Councilmember Hernandez joined Community Health Project LA, Drug Policy Alliance, and many more service providers in MacArthur Park for Overdose Awareness Day. We celebrated people doing the ground work around harm reduction on our streets, and honored those who are no longer with us. Thank you to all of the organizers who made this beautiful event happen!
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| Our Field Team is doing walk-throughs and drive-throughs all across the District to document areas in need of repair or City services. If you see a broken streetlight, unfilled pothole, illegal dumping, or other issue that needs to be addressed in your neighborhood, fill out a 311 request today and let our team know so we can follow up.
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 | People experiencing unsheltered homelessness often do not have access to consistent medical care. USC Street Medicine provides a model for what care and compassion looks like for our unhoused community here in Los Angeles by eliminating barriers to entry for high-quality healthcare from medical professionals. Last week, we shadowed our new CD1 Street Medicine Team and heard directly from them about the type of services they provide to unhoused residents in the District. Check out a video overview of their work here.
During the last budget cycle, we worked to secure the funding to bring a street medicine team to CD1 to address the needs of our residents and break down barriers to entry for healthcare and housing. Our new Street Medicine team is now on the ground five days a week providing unhoused residents with critical services, including treating acute and chronic health conditions, STD diagnosis and treatment, substance use disorder treatment, mental and behavior health care, medication management, lab work, and more. CD1 is the first district in Los Angeles to deploy a dedicated, full-time Street Medicine team and we hope to continue to expand this program to meet the needs of our city. |
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 | Seeking Candidates for Historic Preservation Overlay Zones Boards
The Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Program aims to identify and protect the distinctive architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles’ historic neighborhoods. In neighborhoods that are designated as HPOZs, all exterior work requires review for conformance with the guidelines in the adopted Preservation Plan.
Council District 1 is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Highland Park-Garvanza, Lincoln Heights, and Pico-Union HPOZ boards. Board members review applications for alterations and additions to existing buildings, new infill construction, and other minor work such as repairs and landscaping. Other duties include community education and outreach to promote the HPOZ Program. Additional information is below: To be considered for appointment, a board member must be a renter or owner in the HPOZ, with demonstrated knowledge/interest in building, architecture, preservation, and/or real estate. There are no requirements regarding age or citizenship status. The position is voluntary; there is no stipend for participation. Terms are four years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Board members must be available to attend meetings in-person, up to twice per month. Participation as a board member will require a time commitment of up to 6 hours a month.
Council District 1 strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; LGBTQ+ people; women; people with disabilities, veterans, young people, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to councilmember.hernandez@lacity.org no later than Friday, September 22. Letters of support are strongly encouraged, and will be accepted until the interview date. Please use the subject line [YOUR NAME] - HPOZ Board Member Application.
For more information, please contact:
Helen Campbell, Planning Director helen.campbell@lacity.org
|  | 3rd Annual Deaf Latinos Expo - Deaf Latinos Y Familias Organization is hosting their 3rd Annual Deaf Latinos Expo on Saturday, September 16th from 11am to 4pm at Sycamore Grove Park. There will be food and entertainment for the whole family, and admission is free. For more information, visit deaflatinosyfamilias.org.
Central American Festival and Parade - La Confederación Centroamericana (COFECA) is hosting a Central American Festival and Parade on Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th. The parade will begin on Sunday at 11am at the intersection of Vermont Ave and Pico Blvd. There will be free fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Film Screening and Conversation - OXY Arts (4757 York Blvd) is hosting screenings of Maat (2020) and San Diego (2020) and a conversation with filmmaker Fox Maxy on Thursday, September 21st from 7pm to 9pm. For more information, visit oxyarts.oxy.edu/events.
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| Blood Drive - Mt. Washington Homeowners Alliance and Friends of Mt. Washington school are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, October 9th from 10am to 4pm at Garibaldina MB Society (4533 N Figueroa St). To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/mtwredcross. Beetlejuice Bash - Lincoln Heights Recreation Center (2303 Workman St.) is hosting a Beetlejuice Bash on Tuesday, October 31st from 5pm to 9pm. There will be costume contests, bounce houses, cotton candy, and more.
Arroyo Seco Library Programming - The Arroyo Seco Library (6145 N Figueroa St.) activity calendar for the month can be found here. Join for storytimes, games, and more. For more information, call (323) 255-0537 or email ayosco@lapl.org.
Activities for Seniors - The Glassell Park Senior Center (3750 Verdugo Rd.) activity calendar for the month of September can be found here. Join for exercise classes, crafts, and more. For additional information, call (323) 550-8809.
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|  | Free Citizenship Classes - Select Los Angeles Public Libraries are offering free in-person citizenship classes to green card holders looking to learn about the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. For additional information, please call (213) 228-7390.
| | File a Discrimination Complaint - The LA Civil Rights Department offers resources for those who have experienced discrimination in the private sectors of housing, employment, commerce and education. For more information, call (213) 978-1945 or email civilandhumanrights@lacity.org.
| | Request City Services - MyLA311 connects Angelenos with City services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government. You can access MyLA311 by downloading the app, visiting the website, or calling the 311 Call Center for services and resources.
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| Update to the L.A. Al Fresco Program Application Portal - LADOT will be temporarily closing the old applications portal for LA Al Fresco outdoor dining on September 30 while they transition the application process to a new, permanent home. Interested restaurants can submit applications before that date to avoid waiting for the permanent application program to open. More information about these changes can be found here.
Mental Health Toolkit for Teens - The L.A. County Department of Public Health has assembled a mental health toolkit for teens that provides up-to-date information on issues affecting youth including, social media safety, substance use abuse, relationships, and more.
| | Gas Assistance Funds Available - There are additional resources available for customers impacted by high gas bills. Eligible customers can receive a one-time grant of up to $400 for their gas bill. Income qualified households with Older Adults (55+) qualify for up to $500. For more information, visit socalgas.com.
Get Discounted Utilities - Need help with your LADWP bill? LADWP offers financial assistance programs to income-qualified customers, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and more. For more information on all of LADWP’s programs, visit ladwp.com/cares.
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| Transportation Assistance - We have buses available for CD1 organizations who need transportation assistance! All requests must be submitted 21 business days in advance. Please email Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org for more information about how to request a bus.
Grants & Discretionary Fund Requests - CD1 is currently considering requests for grants from our discretionary fund allotment. We're proud to be able to invest in our community and fund projects our residents are passionate about. To apply for funding, please fill out the form linked here as completely and accurately as possible. We'll do our best to respond to all applications within a month of receipt.
| |  |  | There are thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry friends available for adoption at LA Animal Services shelters.
Mama Bean
ID Number: A2061040
Mama Bean is a medium spayed female who weighs about 5 pounds. She is a shorthaired rabbit. She is currently in the shelter and is in search of her forever home.
Contact LA Animal Services at (888) 452-7381 or visit laanimalservices.com for more information on how to foster or adopt a pet today. | |  | Glassell Park District Office:
3750 Verdugo Rd Los Angeles, CA 90065
Office Hours:
T, Th: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
W: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Phone: (323) 709-1800
City Hall Office:
200 N. Spring Street, Room 460 Los Angeles, CA 90012
Office Hours: M-F 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Website: cd1.lacity.gov
Phone: (213) 473-7001
Email: Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org
Follow our #TeamCD1 accounts for updates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for City Council meetings, district events, resources and more.
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