Hancock Park residents urge attention to streets, median upkeep
Quality of life issues dominated the Hancock Park Homeowners Association meeting on Oct. 21.
Close to 80 residents filled John Burroughs Middle School auditorium and peppered Councilman Tom LaBonge with questions about street and sidewalk repaving, pothole repair and median maintenance.
LaBonge presented options concerning the more expensive concrete versus asphalt repaving on Hancock Park streets. He said an assessment district could be created but property owners would have to bear the expense.
The city is quoting at least $30 million for a complete repaving in cement of the area’s eight miles of streets.
HPHOA president Cindy Chvtal debates the cost of the cement project. “We need accurate information concerning how many streets need to be completely rebuilt before we can make an informed decision on the cost of the project.”
She said the Association will query residents on their preference.
Installation of a sprinkler system on the Highland Ave. medians has been a longtime request, added Chvatal. LaBonge answered that he is introducing a motion for funding for the upkeep of the islands that have suffered from lack of maintenance.
Guest speaker was the recently elected City Attorney Mike Feuer who outlined his goals. One objective is to expand the neighborhood prosecutor program which focuses on fighting crimes such as drug sales, prostitution, illegal dumping and graffiti.
Feuer said his office and the city Building and Safety office are looking into the proposed marijuana shop opening on Larchmont Blvd.
Senior Lead officer Dave Cordova addressed the increase in burglaries in the area. He told residents to call him at 213-793-0650, or if he is unavailable, the dispatch number, 877-275-5273.
Board members who were re-elected include Rudy Gintel, Greg Glasser, Sheldon Goodkind, Peter Gorelick; also Susan Grossman, Cami Taylor, Ben Thompson, Jon Vein and James Wolf.
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