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JANUARY/
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2014
GLASSELL PARK
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
NEWS
The GPIA General
Membership meeting is
Wednesday,
January 15th
The 2014 President and Board
of Directors will be sworn in
Discussion of priorities and
plans for 2014
To keep in touch between
meetings, join us on
Facebook: GPIA-Glassell
Park Improvement Association
In this issue:
Through the efforts of CD1 and Maggie & Mark Quiroz, the work of new local business,
Flores Landscaping, and a generous donation from The Verdugo Bar, the South monument
has new, drought-tolerant, native plants and a beautiful, sustainable design. See page 11.
Small Business assistance-both informational and
financial--is available from the
City of Los Angeles, and it’s
free!
(see pages 8 & 9)
GPIA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 1/15/14
The next GPIA General Membership
meeting will be held
Wednesday, January 15th, at
7pm
at the Glassell Park Community &
Senior Center
3750 N. Verdugo Road, L.A. 90065
GPIA / P.O. Box 65881 / Los Angeles, CA 90065
The Community Center is located
behind the Public Storage building.
The parking lot entrance is on Verdugo
Road between the Public Storage
building and the Glassell Park
Recreation Center pool.
www.gpia.org
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
GLASSELL PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
What’s going on in Glassell Park?
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Christmas tree recycling program
The L.A. Bureau of Sanitation provides 3 options for recycling Christmas trees:
cut tree into pieces & put in green bin; leave whole tree at the curb on collection
day; drop off at one of 21 “Christmas tree drop-off sites” on Jan. 5 from 9a-4p.
More information and locations at www.lacitysan.org
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Going “bagless”
The City’s rule requiring larger retailers to stop using plastic grocery bags goes
into effect on January 1, 2014. The rule will apply to all retailers beginning July 1st.
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S.A.F.E cooking oil drop off sites
Large quantities of leftover cooking oil can be dropped off for recycling into
fuel--instead of clogging household pipes and sewers--at the Dept. of Public Works
Bureau of Sanitation S.A.F.E. Centers. Closed, leak-proof containers of 10 gallons or
less will be accepted at the L.A.-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center at 4600 Colorado Blvd. on
weekends only from 9a-3p. Info at www.lacitysan.org or 1-800-773-CITY (2489).
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CD 13 brings back GP Farmers Market possibility
CD13 has met with SEE-LA, and committed to them to financially support their
efforts to open a Farmers Market at the future Goodwill site on San Fernando Road
near Fletcher Street. SEE-LA plans to open the market in Spring 2014.
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Fletcher Drive beautification
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GPIA supports LA River restoration Alternative 20
Thanks to CD13, the City is moving forward with a plan to improve Fletcher
Drive’s streetscape from San Fernando Road to Marguerite.
The GPIA joined with multiple City, County and community groups in support of
the most comprehensive of the plans for restoration of the Los Angeles River that
were proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Roswell Street “no parking” rules may change
Business owners and their representatives met with CD13 to get help in
petitioning the city to get the “no parking” curbsides on Roswell Street changed to
allow nighttime and weekend parking along the Southwest quarter of the block.
Additionally, CD13 has asked the DWP to install another light on that block. Good
news for customers of Glassell Park’s Eagle Rock Brewery!
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GP Community & Senior Center has a new floor
The stained-beyond-all cleaning attempts carpet in the main room of the
Center has been replaced with shiny new flooring. Thanks to Councilmember Cedillo
and, especially, Jose Rodriguez of CD1 for making it happen.
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Drew Street Community Garden’s new mural
CD13 provided funding for the Drew Street Garden Mural. Councilmember
Mitch O’Farrell and the staff at CD13 are committed to the continued success of
the community garden, and are actively engaged in ensuring the garden has
funding, and remains safe and secure as a community asset.
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Glen Creason receives LA City Historical Society award
The Los Angeles City Historical Society presented the David G. Cameron
Preservation Memorial Award to Glassell Park resident, Glen Creason. The award
acknowledges Glen’s “decades of service in managing, expanding and providing
access to the Los Angeles Public Library’s map collection and for his book, Los
Angeles in Maps.”
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City Council approves murals on private homes in GP
Single-family homes in northeast Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and parts of South
Los Angeles will become blank canvasses for muralists under a pilot program given
final approval by the Los Angeles City Council. The pilot program will allow murals
on single-family homes in Council Districts 1, 9 and 14.
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LETTER FROM THE
PRESIDENT-ELECT,
MAGGIE DARETT-QUIROZ
Born and raised in the North East
area of Los Angeles, I have always felt
a sense of pride in my community.
This sense of pride has influenced my
commitment to my community, as I
began getting involved in Glassell Park
and eventually joined the Glassell Park
Improvement Association.
Throughout the years, I have
enjoyed working with my fellow
members of the GPIA, who have
influenced me tremendously. This up
coming year, as President of GPIA, I
hope to influence others as past and
present members have influenced me,
through their hard work and
dedication to the beautification of
Glassell Park.
With my “can-do” attitude, I hope
to cease the idea that things cannot be
done or improved in our community.
I want to bring forth a sense of
fellowship among community
members, uniting the people of
Glassell Park to come forth and work
together. This sense of comradery is
the reason I joined the GPIA in the
first place and the reason I love this
organization--devoted people coming
together to better our community as a
unit.
Such unity I hope to promote is
that of community leaders being able
to work with our business owners and
accomplish beautification and
development in our area. I say “our”
area because I want to emphasize the
fact that we are all in this community
www.gpia.org
and we can also benefit from it if more
people were encouraged to get
involved. I want to be that
encouragement. I want to encourage
others, as I have been, and want to
introduce more people to the GPIA,
getting more people involved in the
community and aiming to bridge our
community to others, bettering
Northeast Los Angeles as a whole.
With more people involved, more
can be done. This notion extends to
businesses and our City Council, as I
have been fortunate enough to work
with businesses in Glassell Park, who
have been generous throughout the
years in many community events,
along with our Councilmembers and
their staffs, who have worked with
myself and other community leaders
to branch out to residents.
I hope to further expand
relationships with our City Council
and businesses through this next year
and for the years to come.
This past year I have been
fortunate enough to have developed
relations with our City Council office
13 and 1, with whom I have been able
to work alongside on community
projects and businesses in our
community such as: Flores
Landscaping, Glendale Kia, Patras,
Commercial Paving Company, Eagle
Rock Brewery, Verdugo Bar, Lupitas
Tamales, Super A and many more,
who have supported many of my
community endeavors.
I would also like to take the time
to thank all the people and
organizations, LAPD, LAFD and
schools I have worked with
throughout the years and hope to
continue working with all of you
throughout my Presidential term and
from then on.
May you all have a joyful, healthy,
and prosperous New Year.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
GPIA elects new Board of Directors
At the November 2o, 2013 GPIA General Membership meeting, the
GPIA presented a slate of volunteers willing to serve as GPIA board
members, including two Vice Presidents in lieu of a President.
Nominations from the floor resulted in longtime member and
community leader, Maggie Darett-Quiroz, being drafted as GPIA
President. New mother, Maggie was kind enough to add the role to her
already full hands!
The GPIA’s 2014 Board of Directors-elect is on the back cover.
City Council to consider residential beekeeping
Bee advocates and some neighborhood councils are pushing the Los
Angeles City Council to allow beekeeping on single-family residential
lots. Currently, in L.A., beekeeping is illegal outside of areas zoned for
agriculture. Santa Monica has permitted regulated beekeeping since
2011. The City Council is expected to take up the issue in January.
Goodwill Flagship Store/Warehouse/Bistro coming soon
The site of the long-gone K-Mart on San Fernando Road is showing
signs of a major makeover.
Goodwill, which has taken over
the building and land, plans to open a
warehouse, retail store, clearance
center, bistro and office spaces in
early 2014. They are currently
seeking applications from non-profits
for the available offices.
Glassell Park Neighborhood Council candidate filing
Glassell Park’s Neighborhood Council is in region 8, and as such,
the 2014 election for new board members will take place on April 26th.
Candidates may file to be on the ballot during a 30 day period that
begins 75 days prior to the election.
More information and the candidate filing form will be available
online through the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment's
website at: EmpowerLA.org. All candidates must provide specific
documentation that establishes their identity and their stakeholder
status corresponding to the board position they are seeking.
City Council tightens voting rules for Neighborhood Councils
Acting on complaints that too-broad definitions of “community
stakeholder” were allowing outsiders to manipulate Neighborhood
Council elections, the City Council refined the rules regarding who can
vote. Whereas previously, anyone who could show a local receipt for
any purchase--a coffee or a gallon of gas, for instance--could vote in any
neighborhood; now, a potential voter must be someone “who affirms a
substantial and ongoing participation” in the community.
About 100 Neighborhood Councils advise the City Council on issues
effecting their communities.
Councilmember Cedillo acts to acquire G-2 at Taylor Yard
CD1 Councilmember Gil Cedillo’s motion to begin the process for
acquisition of the G-2 property at Taylor Yard was approved by the City
Council, and city staff has been directed to enter into negotiations
immediately. The parcel consists of 42 acres between the Los Angeles
River and the Rio de Los Angeles State Park. It is an ideal site for
restoration of wetlands and public green space.
The owner, Union Pacific Railroad, is finally interested in selling
the property. Funds to purchase the site would come from the City’s
Proposition O Clean Water Bond program.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2104
GLASSELL PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Reports from the State Capitol and the Mayor’s office
California Senate District 22
report from
Senator Kevin de León
Dear Neighbors,
I hope you have enjoyed the
holidays alongside your family and
friends. Thanks to the generosity of
many, we were able to make the
season brighter by donating toys
with the YMCA and El Centro del
Pueblo to over 3,000 families
throughout L.A. County.
As we prepare to begin the new
legislative session, I would like to
share with you what I would like to
accomplish next for our state.
All too often our communities
are experiencing the consequences
of senseless acts of violence. I am
doing everything in my power to
protect our families.
In 2014 I will introduce
legislation to address the emerging
threat of untraceable and
undetectable guns, made possible
by manufacturing with threedimensional printers. I will work to
ban the sale, manufacture, purchase
and trafficking of “ghost guns”
unless they are pre-registered with
the Department of Justice through a
serial number and gun owner
background check.
I also plan on re-introducing
the Imitation Firearms Safety Act
requiring BB, pellet and airsoft guns
to be painted bright colors to help
law enforcement distinguish
between toy guns and the real thing
when they are confronted with
youngsters brandishing play
firearms. By making toy guns more
obvious to law enforcement we can
help families avoid the terrible grief
of losing a child.
I appreciate your constant
support and input throughout the
year. If my office can be of any
assistance, please feel free to
contact us.
Field Deputy Adrian Vazquez
1808 W. Sunset Blvd., LA 90026
213-483-9300
[email protected]
From the office of
Los Angeles
Mayor Eric Garcetti
Mayor Garcetti has spent the first
six months of his administration
building a foundation for success.
During this time, the Mayor has
emphasized accountability and
customer service to ensure that
Angelenos’ expectations are met.
To deliver on his back to basics
agenda, the Mayor has established a set
of priorities to strengthen the economy
and make City Hall more
effective. Those priorities include:
1. Promoting good jobs across
Los Angeles by making it easy to do
business; nurturing small business;
strengthening traditional economic
drivers; and preparing our workforce
for tomorrow.
2. Restoring services that
make neighborhoods livable and
attractive by maintaining our streets
and sidewalks; increasing access to
parks, libraries, and other services; and
transforming transit corridors into
great streets.
3. Making our communities
the safest in the nation by reducing
gang violence; implementing smart
policing; and improving emergency
response.
4. Creating a more
sustainable and livable city by
improving land use planning;
conserving energy and water; and
restoring the L.A. River.
5. Living within our financial
means and restoring capacity for
basic services by investing in
efficient and effective governing;
controlling personnel costs; reducing
other costs.
So as to not take up too much
space, to summarize, the Mayor’s
priorities also include: providing
outstanding customer service, using
innovation and technology to
modernize city government, restoring
pride and excellence in public service,
and forging partnerships with citizens
and civic groups to build a greater city.
With his priorities in place, Mayor
Garcetti stands ready to ring in a
prosperous new year for Angelenos and
the City of Los Angeles.
East Area Rep. Patricia Alarcón
213-978-0725
[email protected]
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New laws took effect on
January 1, 2014.
Among the many are:
PLASTIC BAG BAN:
Shoppers in Los Angeles must bring
their own reusable bags or pay 10
cents per paper sack at larger stores.
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS:
Students in grades K-12 who identify
as transgender are allowed to use
school bathrooms and play on sport
teams “consistent with their gender
identity.”
SPACE FOR BICYCLISTS:
Drivers must give cyclists a 3-foot
clearing when passing or, when that
clearance isn’t possible, slow down
and only pass when there’s enough
room. Passing too close to a bicyclist
could result in a fine for the driver,
whether there was a crash or not.
TEEN TEXTING & DRIVING:
Drivers under the age of 18 are not
allowed to use voice recognition
software to write, send or read a
text while behind the wheel.
HYBRIDS IN HOV LANES:
Low-or zero-emission vehicles can
continue using high-occupancy
vehicle (carpool) lanes without
meeting occupancy requirements.
HIT-AND-RUN DRIVERS:
A new bill extends the current
three-year statute of limitations for
hit-and-run offenses to six years
from the date of a crash that causes
death or permanent, serious injuries.
VICTIM PROTECTION: Employers are barred from firing,
discriminating or retaliating against a
worker because they are a victim of
domestic violence, sexual assault or
stalking.
LIGHT BULB BAN:
The final phase of a Federal ban on
the manufacture of incandescent
light bulbs went into effect. In
addition to already banned, 75- &
100-watt bulbs, 40- & 60-watt bulbs
will no longer be produced.
www.gpia.org
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
Council Districts Reports
Council District 1 report
from
Councilmember
Gilbert Cedillo
Dear Friends,
Our ‘Keep It Clean’ campaign
is moving ahead and making a
difference in the district. Recently I
introduced a motion signed on by 6
other councilmembers asking the
Bureau of Sanitation to outline a
proposal for an enhanced
neighborhood cleanup program
similar to CD1’s ‘Keep It Clean’
campaign throughout the City and
to identify funding and coordinate a
stepped-up effort to clean
neighborhoods.
I also had the honor of joining
the Glassell Park Improvement
Association and Glassell Park
Neighborhood Council sponsoring
the 6th Annual Glassell Park
Tree Lighting. Initial event
planning determined the 50ft tree
was in need of major trimming, old
damaged and tangled lights needed
to be removed, and new lights hung.
The Glassell Park Neighborhood
Council bought new lights and my
staff worked on getting the tree
trimmed, old lights removed, and
new lights hung. The tree lit the
path for a special visit by Santa
Claus chauffeured by LAFD Station
50. The tree was planted over 40
years ago by the GPIA.
Shortly after entering office, I
went to the Glassell Park
Community/Senior Center. The
seniors showed me the soiled and
stained carpet in the multi-purpose
room. They said they had been
asking to have it replaced for two
years, so through our General
Services Department my staff got a
new floor installed this month.
Please contact my office 323341-5671 for assistance to keep
our district moving forward making
it #1.
Dep. District Dir. Jose Rodriguez
3750 Verdugo Road, LA 90065
323-341-5671
[email protected]
Council District 13 report
from
Councilmember
Mitch O’Farrell
Happy New Year!
Together, we are making things
happen in the 13th District and
especially right here in my home
community of Glassell Park.
In case you haven’t heard, my
office is working to establish and
fund a Farmers Market in the
spring of 2014. We are currently
looking at locations and the new
Goodwill site near the intersection
of Fletcher Ave and San Fernando
Road is an option. I couldn’t be
more thrilled to work with
Sustainable Economic Enterprises
(SEE-LA) to bring fresh and locallymade products to the community.
In addition, I want to make sure
that shoppers can use their EBT
cards for purchases.
In other news, we’re moving
ahead with plans for the streetscape
improvement project along Fletcher
Drive. This $750,000 project will
revitalize and invigorate the
neighborhood, and help make
Fletcher Drive more pedestrian and
bicycle friendly. We asked the
Bureau of Street Services to
incorporate community feedback
into the final design. I will keep you
posted on the exact start date so we
can celebrate the groundbreaking
together.
This is just the start of great
things to come. I’m looking forward
to working with you and making
things happen in our wonderful
neighborhood of Glassell Park.
Field Deputy Adam Bass
5500 Hollywood Blvd., LA 90028
323-957-4500
[email protected]
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Council District 14 report from
Lauren Ballard
Field Deputy for
Councilmember José Huizar
Hello Glassell Park & Happy 2014!
Before the end of 2013, the LA City
Council made some important
decisions. The Council voted in favor of
an ordinance amendment proposed by
Councilmember José Huizar to remove
the Neighborhood Councils’ “factual
basis stakeholder” seat for a more
robustly defined “community interest
stakeholder.” Councilmember Huizar
proposed the amendment in response
to the 2012 Eagle Rock Neighborhood
Council election, in which so-called
“Starbucks stakeholders” with little to
no community connection attempted to
determine the election by using the
loosely defined factual basis stakeholder
clause, which states a voter only has to
“declare a stake in a neighborhood and
affirm the factual basis for it.” The
newly defined “community interest
stakeholder” is a voter or candidate with
a substantial and ongoing relationship
to communities such as, but not limited
to, members of educational, nonprofit,
and/or religious groups.
Also, the City Council approved a
pilot program to allow murals on singlefamily homes in Council Districts 1, 9
and 14! A homeowner must register the
proposed mural with the Department of
Cultural Affairs before painting. Once
the application is submitted, there is a
45-day waiting period before painting
can begin. During this waiting period,
the applicant is encouraged to reach out
and give neighbors the opportunity to
weigh in. For more information, please
email [email protected]. You will
receive an automated response with
links to documentation on procedure as
well as the Application for Original Art
Mural Registration.
Finally, this month, the Northeast
LA community voted on the three final
design options for the future York
Boulevard Park. Between online and in
person voting, 687 ballots were cast.
CD14 will reveal the winning design
soon. Construction will begin in the
spring!
Field Deputy Lauren Ballard
2035 Colorado Blvd., LA 90041
323-254-5295
[email protected]
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
The City’s official map of Glassell Park showing Council District boundaries
At a recent GPIA meeting, there was some debate about within which Council District’s jurisdiction a certain piece of
property was situated. Even the Field Deputies in attendance couldn’t say for certain.
Thus began a search for an official city map with enough detail to determine exact streets that divide the districts. Thanks
to Mr. Randy Price, Principal Civil Engineer, Mapping and Land Records Division of the Dept. of Public Works, here is the
definitive map (red dotted lines separate Glassell Park from adjacent communities):
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GLASSELL PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
www.gpia.org
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
New Early Education Center opens in Glassell Park
--report from Alisa Smith, Education Chair
Glassell Park’s Early Education Center would never have become a reality
without the foresight of the GPIA’s own Joan Lundy.
Years ago, after hearing that the LAUSD had determined that the property
across the street from our elementary school was too hazardous to build on,
Joan, a geologist, obtained the soils report, and found that any contamination
could be easily mitigated. She called and asked me to stop by her house where
she pressed the report into my hands and said “there is no reason we can't
have an early Education Center here”!
Over the years many people have moved the project forward. Sam
Mistrano who worked for SCAMF, Heather Repenning for thenCouncilmember Eric Garcetti, LAUSD Board member David Tokofsky, local
educator Marsha Cifarelli, former GPIA President and current Councilmember
Mitch O'Farrell, former GPIA President George Brauckman and so many
others worked to build support for the Affordable Housing co-development
that enabled LAUSD to develop the site for this much needed facility.
LAUSD Board member Bennett Kayser honored the community and the
GPIA at the ribbon cutting ceremony and held a moment of silence for Joan
and Bill Lundy.
The modern architecture and the inviting outdoor spaces make for an
exciting facility for young children in our community where access to
education is deeply appreciated. It has been well-documented that early
education sets the foundation for life-long learning. The younger we start our
children in school, the more likely they will do well and go to college.
With many thanks to Myrian Magana for sharing the special day with me
and her grandchild who is now a student at the Glassell Park Early Education
Center.
The LAUSD’s new
Glassell Park Early Education
Center is across the street
from Glassell Park
Elementary School at 3003
N. Carlyle St. They are now
enrolling children ages 2-4.
Fees are on a sliding scale,
and parents are encouraged
to drop by the school or call
323-221-1008. More
information at: https://
glassellparkeec-lausdca.schoolloop.com
Three of the many dedicated
educators who worked to open the
new school: former Glassell Park
Elementary School Principal Dean
Tagawa, new principal of the Center
Carol Hampar, and David Estrada,
Staff for Bennet Kayser.
LAUSD Board Member Bennett
Kayser gladly handles a Q&A with
some very curious inquisitors.
The GPEEC is a Nature Explore
School that emphasizes daily
connection with nature to enhance
creativity.
LAUSD Board
Member Bennett
Kayser, GPEEC’s
Principal Carol
Hampar and the
GPIA’s Myrian
Magana and Alisa
Smith help cut the
ribbon to open the
new Center.
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Groundskeeper Robert in front of
a small part of his domain.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
GLASSELL PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Frank Aguirre introduces Los Angeles Business Source Center’s small business services
At the November 2o13 GPIA meeting, Patricia Alarcón, our East Area representative in the Mayor’s office,
brought along Frank Aguirre, a Business Development Specialist in the City’s Office of Economic Development.
Mr. Aguirre was a font of surprising and welcome information about many, mostly free, services the city offers to
owners of small businesses as well as individuals considering opening a business in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Business Source Center (LABSC), located at 5271 E. Beverly Blvd., 90022 (323-726-7734)
with a local office at 1852 E. 1st St., 90033 (Boyle Heights) (323-264-9020), provides a wide range of services to
businesses located within the City of Los Angeles.
The Center’s primary function is to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners the needed tools to
make their business a success. Some of the many services offered include: one-on-one consulting, access to
capital, business plan development, strategic marketing, entrepreneurial training, workshops, city permit
assistance.
Here are a few details about these services:
One-on-one Consulting
In house staff with small business consulting experience provides expert advice to help businesses overcome
strategic issues inlcuding: planning, licensing requirements, building & zoning issues, steps to opening a business
in Los Angeles, marketing, other city-related issues.
Small Business Financing
Small business financing advice includes: loan qualification & requirements, loan packaging assistance,
financial planning needs, credit repair, financial restructuring, alternative financial services.
Concept Development
For those who have an idea for a business, but don’t know where to begin, the center offers a professional
perspective as to the feasibility of the business concept and the tools needed to improve its chance of success.
Business Plan Development
The center offers a 7-week “Entrepreneur Training Program” workshop that results in a completed business
plan. A list of workshops is below. Personal business plan assistance is available as well.
Tax Incentives & Credits
Assistance on local and statewide small business tax incentives.
Employee Hiring/Work Force Development
Advice on “right sizing” the work force while retaining key talent.
In addition, the center offers Small Business Trainings/Workshops:
Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP)
A 7-week program for individuals who are interested in learning the general principles of owning and
operating a successful business. The goal at the end of an ETP class is to have a completed business plan.
Micro-Enterprise Training Program (MTP)
A 4-week program for business owners that combines interactive instruction with one-on-one coaching. The
outcome of this program is business growth as measured by increased revenues, sales, potential profitability, and
job creation.
QuickBooks Training Program (QTP)
A 2-day hands-on introductory program that allows business owners to become familiar with the software.
Social Media/E-Commerce Program (SMP)
This program goes over how to utilize social media (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc.) for marketing and
advertising.
Post-Training Assistance
The LABSC offers 2 years of free technical assistance to participants of the program to help them obtain
funding and guidance for business establishment and growth.
Find more information at: http://www.losangelesworks.org/businessServices/BusinessSourceCenters.cfm
It’s January!
Is it time to renew your GPIA membership?
see page 11
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Rapid Response for businesses in need
Rapid Response is a program to help those existing businesses that are in need of services to help them avoid
going out of business, or services to help their employees if they have no other choice but to close up. The
Economic and Workforce Development Department handles this program at 213-744-7205.
Connection to Resources that Meet Individual Needs!
Rapid Response is a federally mandated and funded program designed to provide immediate, on-site
assistance to businesses and employees affected by downsizing or plant closures at NO COST to the
recipients!
Rapid Response coordinators respond to notifications regarding layoff activity in their area,
establishing contact with company management to arrange to provide services.
Rapid Response supports businesses by
 Tailoring programs and services to the company’s needs
 Providing expertise on relevant state and federal regulations
 Helping to reduce the stress among those affected and maintain morale of remaining workers,
leading to increased productivity
 Helping business owners demonstrate their commitment to the community, maintain and build
good public relations
Rapid Response supports the labor force by
 Helping to ease the transition of laid-off workers
 Supporting them in making a quick return to the workforce
The Rapid Response team comes out to the workplace to provide information on available services to
allow affected workers to remain in a convenient and familiar environment.
The Rapid Response Team is comprised of:
 City of L.A., Economic & Workforce Development Dept., Workforce Development Division, Rapid
Response Unit
 State of California Employment Development Department
 U.S. Department of Labor
 WorkSource California System
This team of experts provides assistance with
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Unemployment insurance
Connecting to immediate employment opportunities
Continued access to benefits (health & retirement)
Job search assistance, training and other career resources
Other information/services are also available as needed or requested, such as
 Financial management
 Stress management
 Business Services (Business & Marketing Plan Development, Employee Training, Tax Incentive &
Credits, Business Courses: Fiscal Management & Accounting, etc.)
Various job search workshops (e.g., resume writing, interviewing strategies, etc.) are available to train
the affected workers for fast and successful re-employment.
Workshops are also available to support company management in guiding the downsizing process
toward the best possible outcomes.
An Equal opportunity program/employer - Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request with 72-Hour advance notification - 213.744.7205
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
GLASSELL PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Glassell Park’s 6th Annual holiday tree lighting
Glassell Park’s holiday posada
Many thanks to
everyone who made
the event such a
success:
Jose Rodriguez
from CD1 who had
the tree trimmed,
new lights hung and
provided the stage,
tables, chairs and
Maggie Darett-Quiroz, Mark Melgar,
porta-potty.
Genesee Hall, Santa and Councilmember
The GPNC
Gil Cedillo at the Holiday Tree lighting.
purchased the new
lights.
Ruby De Vera got a donation from Elliot Megdal
and Associates to buy the stuffed toys and candy canes.
Channa Grace made sure we got the lights on time.
Verdugo Bar & Jakes Barber Shop helped pay for
the cookies and cups and other necessities.
Super A Market gave a discount on the cookies.
Mark Quiroz & Paulina Darett made the hot
chocolate and worked behind the scenes.
Miriam Magana and Michael Divic helped with the
first set up.
Heinrich Keifer made sure there was electricity
and everything was hooked up correctly.
Art Camarillo got the decor for the event and fliers
& programs printed.
Our performers, Genesee Hall & Mark Melgar, and
our dancers and singers deserve a million thanks.
Victory Outreach donated a Christmas tree for a
deserving family.
And, of course, Rite-Aid gave their parking lot!
The 5th Annual
Neighborhood
Holiday Posada was
held at Juntos Park
on December 17th.
The event was
made possible by
Councilmember
Mitch O’Farrell and
his CD13 staff along
with Children’s
Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell and some Hospital, Aztecs
of the neighbors at the posada.
Rising, the LAPD,
the GPIA and the
community of Glassell Park. The posada was a great
celebration of the neighborhood with community
members joined by Councilmember O’Farrell, other
community leaders and LAPD officers for the
traditional procession. Everyone enjoyed pan dulce
and champurrado as the children opened a candyfilled pinata and raffle prizes were announced.
South Monument gets a makeover
Thanks to
Rumaldo Flores, of
new Glassell Park
business, Flores
Landscaping, and
the continued
support of the
Verdugo Bar, our
Glassell Park South
monument, looked
great for the
November 2013
Veteran's Day Parade.
Please support these fine local businesses that are
active in improving our community:
Flores Landscaping:
3959 Eagle Rock Blvd. 323-666-3510
www.FloresArtscape.com
Verdugo Bar:
3408 Verdugo Road 323-257-3408
www.VerdugoBar.com
Thanks, Suzie!
Undaunted by
broken sprinklers,
longtime GPIA
member Suzie
Wilkinson hand
waters the triangle at
Verdugo & Eagle Rock
during the midDecember heat wave.
Do you have ideas for general improvements in Glassell Park?
If you would like to see improvements in our community, a great way to make them happen is by joining the
GPIA. It’s what we do.
For example:
• Would you like to see bike lanes on our streets?
• Are you interested in preserving--maybe reclaiming--our views & green space?
• Did you recently trip on a buckled sidewalk, or see a sidewalk that was poorly repaired?
• Is there a business or service you’d like to have in our neighborhood?
• Do you wonder what ever happened to the planned Farmers Market?
• Would you like to know your City Councilmember, Field Deputies and/or SLO?
• Do you want to get to know your neighbors?
These are the kinds of things in which we are involved, and we welcome you and your ideas!
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
Glassell Park’s LAPD Connections:
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA
Northeast LAPD
Senior Lead Officer Frank Serrano Officer Serrano may be reached at:
213-793-0758 (cell), 323-344-5701 (office)
or email [email protected]
Northeast LAPD Graffiti
Abatement/Community Liaison
Officer Molly Beall
Officer Beall may be reached at:
323-344-5712 (office) or e-mail at
[email protected]
ADVERTISE in the GPIA NEWS
Advertise your business to over 300 households in Glassell
Park! Your ad in the “Glassell Park Improvement
Association News” will be targeted to consumers who care
about their community and want to patronize and support
our local businesses. Many sizes & rates are available--single
issue or six consecutive issues, full color or black & white.
For example, your black & white, business card-sized ad will
run in six consecutive issues for $125.00. Email us at [email protected] to request a
rate sheet.
Members receive a 10% discount on all ads.
(Co-Sponsored By)
OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER
GIL CEDILLO, 1st DISTRICT
(323) 341-5671
OFFICE OF COUNCILMENTER
MITCH O’FARRELL, 13th DISTRICT
(323) 957-4500
ERIC M. GARCETTI
OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER
JOSE HUIZAR, 14th DISTRICT
(323) 254-5295
MAYOR
PLEASE JOIN US
Saturday January 18, 2014
From 8am – 12pm
MARTIN LUTHER KING
DAY OF SERVICE
3rd ANNUAL
COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY CLEAN-UP
GLASSELL PARK COMMUNITY/SR. CENTER
3750 N. Verdugo Road (Grassy Knoll)
For more information, Please contact the Neighborhood Organizer,
Bradley at (323) 806-7477 or [email protected]@aol.com
Sonia M. Sotomayer Learning Academies High School
The GPIA Newsletter is published on the 1st of January, March,
May, July, September and November. Designed and edited by
Marge Piane. Submissions welcome.
Contact the GPIA at: [email protected]
Contat the GPIANews at: [email protected]
JOIN the GPIA!
Become engaged in our community! For your annual dues, you will receive our newsletter, invitations
to our meetings & special events, and the opportunity to participate in our improvement projects.
The GPIA meets on the third Wednesday of January, March, May, September and November at 7pm at
the Glassell Park Community and Senior Center (3750 Verdugo Road, behind the Public Storage
building & next to the Glassell Park Recreation Center).
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
GLASSELL PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Neighborhood information at hand:
Council Field Offices
Board Members-elect
Council District 1
President
Maggie Darett-Quiroz
1st Vice President
Jim Kiehl
2nd Vice President
Tony Butka
Treasurer
Joan Potter
Secretary
Elizabeth Gallardo
Improvement Chair
Janis McCarthy
Area rep #1
Mark Quiroz
Area rep #2
Brian Frobisher
Area rep #3
John Geary
Gil Cedillo
3750 Verdugo Road
L.A., CA 90065
323-341-5671
Council District 13
Mitch O’Farrell
5500 Hollywood Blvd
L.A., CA 90028
323-957-4500
Council District 14
Jose Huizar
2035 Colorado Blvd
L.A., CA 90041
323-254-5295
Upcoming Events
January 5
Christmas tree recycling drop off
day, 9a-4p, information on page 2
January 14
Taylor Yard Bridge proposal
community meeting, 6pm, Elysian
Valley Recreation Center
January 15
GPIA General Membership meeting,
see front cover for full information
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service,
8a-12p, see page 11
January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
January 21
GP Neighborhood Council meeting,
7pm, GP Community & Senior Ctr
February 11
First day to submit paperwork to run
for a GPNC board position, see pg. 3
February 17
Presidents Day holiday
Glassell Park Improvement Association
P.O. Box 65881
Los Angeles, CA 90065
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