William Curtis Park tennis courts and basketball court rehabilitated;
'Justice for Neighbors' program focuses on problem properties
By Councilmember Lauren Hammond
Neighbors are very enthusiastic
about the rehabilitated tennis court in Curtis Park. The court has been
improved from the foundation up. That means a new overlay which will eliminate
standing water, new color coat, and striping. Now you can truly enjoy your
game. The basketball court also received a new asphalt layer, new nets,
posts and two benches. The backboards, hoops and nets are on the way.
Justice for neighbors
Last year, the City Council approved a new program called "Justice
for Neighbors", a multidisciplinary approach to community problems
seriously threatening the health and safety of our neighborhoods. Since
Aug. 1, 2006, 32 cases have been added to the JFN list. These cases are
the worst in the city and no one single city department can resolve all
of the problems or violations. Thirteen have been successfully resolved.
This includes a liquor store, motel and single family residence in District
5. In some cases civil lawsuits were filed or in others the City Attorney's
Office and police met with the property or business owners which resulted
in changed behavior and dramatic increases in calls for police and city
services. I am happy to report that neighbors on 2nd Avenue have become
very active and are taking advantage of JFN to find resolution to a problem
property on San Fernando Way.
3031 Franklin Boulevard
Several neighbors contacted my office inquiring about 3031 Franklin Boulevard.
According to City staff this is a Consumer Self-Help Center that is in
compliance and is operating under the conditions for which it is approved.
A Special Permit was issued by the City in 1985 and was modified in 1993
to increase the number of people served from 20 to 50. It's a non-residential
facility that provides meals, showers, payee assistance and various other
services to individuals six days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The city has made
the operators aware of the loitering activity and they are working with
their clients to resolve that problem.
Please let me know if loitering continues.
Day on the Green
September 29 is the Curtis Fest, a new SCNA William Curtis Park event
developed by Bruce Gerth. It is my pleasure to be the movie sponsor, and
I hope you and your family have a great time.
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