Comments from the President
President's Message
by Alan Dymond
Presidents Report
Who is going to pay to repair our sidewalks? SCRA has been reporting on this matter for some time but a critical time is approaching: a joint committee of the city will be making its recommendation to the full council for action.
By way of background, a State law passed in 1911 mandated that owners that adjoin sidewalks are responsible for keeping them in good repair however in 1974, the city passed an ordinance that the city would do the repairs at city cost. But this ordinance is being revisited by the joint committee (as it has for the last six months) with a view point that might lead to the home owners once again being responsible for making the necessary repairs. At an estimated $80.00 per square foot just for the sidewalk portion, this is going to create an incredible hardship on many of our members. SCRA is exploring avenues through various government programs to find ways to pay for the repairs.
Who thinks that it is a good idea to have advertising in parks e.g. “Eat at Joes” and other advertisements in your face while watching the kids play or taking a breather away from the city noise and rush? But do not be lulled into thinking that it may only be a stop gap measure until things get better. Once that toe is in the door, just try getting it out. The SCRA is adamantly opposed to ANY advertising in parks
Celebrations: Last December 4th SCRA staged a “Winter Family Festival” in lieu of the holiday parade which had become unmanageable to produce given the limited resources of the SCRA. The Festival, a joint production of the SCRA and the Department of Recreation and Parks, was a huge success with over 2,000 families in attendance over the course of the afternoon. The Festival was so well received that the SCRA plan to repeat it again this coming December and hold a Second Annual Winter Family Festival.
If an any time you wish to support the positions taken by the SCRA or wish to present a different point of view, please let us know or even better, let your respective council member know what it is you are concerned about and would like to see some action. Ask for the deputy who is handling your area of concern and, most importantly remember to follow up.
Council member Paul Koretz - 818 971 3088 - E mail: paul.koretz@lacity.org Council member Paul Krekorian - 818 755 7676 - E mail: councilmember.Krekorian@lacity.org Council member Tom La Bonge - 818 755 7630 - E mail: councilmember.Labonge@lacity.org
