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As we charge into the New Year, I continue to fumble about with new
technology. The E-Letter is late due to my trying to make the program we
use do what I want it to do rather than just accepting that people much
smarter than I already figured out what is best for me and going with the
flow. I know that someone in the 7th grade would already have all of this
figured out, but unfortunately 7th grade computer whizzes are too busy
playing video games to help me out.
What follows is contact information for Councilmember Jose Huizar
and his staff. We hope you find it helpful.
Mona Field wrote in to remind me that indeed we do have a new
Councilmember representing us and that it would be helpful to remind
everyone of names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
Since the e-letter enjoys a broader circulation than just Eagle
Rock, all of the District Offices are included below. In addition,
remember that you can always dial 311 for City of Los Angeles information
or access the City's web site at http://www.lacity.org .
Councilmember Jose Huizar, councilmember.huizar@lacity.org
City Hall Office: 200 N. Spring St., Rm. 425
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213)473-7014
(213)847-0680 (Fax)
City Hall Staff
Tony Ricasa, Chief of Staff. Tony.Ricasa@lacity.org
Gustavo Valdivia, Special Assistant to the Councilmember.
Gustavo.Valdivia@lacity.org
Rose Ibanez, Legislative Policy Director. Rose.Ibanez@lacity.org
Ricardo Monroy, Senior Policy Advisor. Ricardo.Monroy@lacity.org
Eric L. Robles Policy Deputy Eric.Robles@lacity.org
Kimberly Yu, Planning Deputy. Kimberly.Yu@lacity.org
Sarai Molina, Special Assistant. Sarai.Molina@lacity.org
Patricia Salazar, Assistant to the Chief of Staff.
Patricia.Salazar@lacity.org
Haco Hoang, Budget and Policy Consultant. Haco.Hoang@lacity.org
EAGLE ROCK Highland Park Field Office. Eagle Rock City Hall, 2035
Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA 90041
(323)254-5295
(323)485-8788 (Fax)
Frank Aguirre, Jr., District Office Coordinator.
Frank.Aguirre@lacity.org
Amy Yeager, Deputy. Amy.Yeager@lacity.org
Efren Mamaril, Field Deputy. Efren.Mamaril@lacity.org
El Sereno Field Office, 5150 N. Huntington Dr., Space 111, Los Angeles,
CA 90032
(323)226-1646
(323)226-1644
Frank Torres, District Office Coordinator. Frank.Torres@lacity.org
Cecelia Alatorre, Deputy. Cecelia.Alatorre@lacity.org
Boyle Heights Field Office, 2130 E. First Street, Ste. 202, Los
Angeles, CA 90033
(323)526-3059
(323)526-3066 (Fax)
Alvin Parra, District Field Director. Alvin.Parra@lacity.org
Ulisses Sanchez, District Office Coordinator.
Ulisses.Sancehz@lacity.org
Gladys Espinosa, Field Deputy. Gladys.Espinosa@lacity.org
We hope this information is helpful to you. If there are specific
issues or areas of concern that you want addressed and can't seem to find
the right person, please let us know.
Michael Tharp,
President
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Tongva 2: Richard Toyon, Tribal Representative Speaks.
The Tongva people, who were they? Where were they? Where are they? We
will revisit the first Eagle Rockers on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 at the
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. 2225 Colorado Blvd. Richard Toyon, Tongva
tribal representative, will present an inside look at the native people of
our area. He will explore where and how they lived before the European
invasion. He will also speak of where the tribe stands today.
Very often, when people are told that there were Indians living in
southern California, the common reaction is first, surprise that there
were any Indians here at all and second, the question, and "Are there any
Indians left?" In fact, in the Los Angeles Basin, there were tens of
thousands living with each other before European contact, carrying on
commerce and trade with many tribes from many lands. The Tongva also
practiced a sophisticated monotheistic religion, systematic agriculture,
and animal husbandry, and used and controlled fire to their advantage and
to the advantage of the surrounding chaparral ecosystems. The Tongva, who
were part of the Shoshonean speaking group of native people who descended
from the western plains area of the U.S., lived in harmony in the Los
Angeles basin (and Eagle Rock) for as many as 90 centuries until the
single most life altering event took place in the lives of the
Tongva---the arrival of Father Junipero Serra and the Mission system.
Originally conceived to benefit the native people of Alta California, it
turned out to have unfortunate consequences with effects still being felt
today. This program is not a condemnation of the past but a look at what
once was, and the future by a direct descendant of that past and a true
native Californian.
Richard Toyon is a fourteenth generation Californian according to the
official records of the Mission San Juan Capistrano. He is a member of the
Achjachemem nation, the Mission Band of Juaneno Indians located in the
city of San Juan Capistrano, where his family originates. Mr. Toyon is
also the field representative in public and environmental affairs for the
Tongva Tribe, San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians, and has spoken on their
behalf on several environmental and cultural issues. In September of 2002,
Mr. Toyon was successful in lobbying congress in Washington, D.C. and in
Sacramento, to persuade the U.S. Geological Survey to officially name a
prominent peak in the Verdugo Mountains, Tongva Peak, in honor of the
first people of the Los Angeles basin. Later that year, the peak was
dedicated and the plaque that names the mountain sits imbedded in a
boulder on the summit of Tongva Peak in perpetuity. Mr. Toyon is also a
member of the La Crescenta City Council and an Emmy award winning
Production Designer.
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Art Exhibition Proposals requested: The Center for the Arts,
Eagle Rock
Exhibition Committee is currently accepting proposals from artists,
curators & art organizations for 3 exhibition slots in the second half
of 2006: June-July, August-September, November-December.
Proposals for exhibition must have a strong concept & fit within the
Center's mission of providing innovative & multi-cultural arts
programming. The Center is a historical landmark & multi-use
space. All artworks must be made to be movedor placed on movable
gallery walls. For information on the Center's gallery please visit
http://w
ww.centerartseaglerock.org The proposals must include:
- 150 word maximum description of the proposed exhibition.
- Bio/Resume/CV's of curator &/or a mission statement of the art
organization/collective.
- Bio/Resume/CV's of proposed artists.
- Visual material of proposed artwork for exhibition. (jpegs, slides,
sketches, etc.)
Deadline for submission is February 1. Please submit proposals
to: Lui Sanchez, Program Director, Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock,
2225 Colorado Blvd, LA, CA 90041 or email to
lui@centerartseaglerock.org http://w
ww.centerartseaglerock.org
Mental Menudo Meeting
Friday, January 13, 7 - 8p
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd, LA, CA 90041 Peter
E Carrillo 818.621.3234 pecart68@y
ahoo.com, Oscar Magallanes, 626.665.0688 nimexica@
hotmail.com, Magu 909.629.8240 magu4u@hotmail.com
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE.
Everyone is cordially welcome to attend. Once again we thank you for
your participation in bringing the "Raza" together & your donations
for the website. Without your support & dialog the Mental Menudos
could not be possible. In order to make these meetings effective we need
to spread the word & let the people about the Mental Menudo
meetings. Any guests are welcome. Contact Peter or Oscar
to be put on the mailing list.
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JANUARY ERNC BOARD MEETING ON SPECIAL NIGHT -- TUES. JAN. 10 – Join
Us!
Please note, the ERNC January board meeting will be held on Tuesday
Jan. 10 at 6:30pm in the Eagle Rock Library. The regularly scheduled Jan.
3 meeting was rescheduled due to the holiday. Jan. 10 meeting topics will
include budget expenditures; reports from board members; appointment of
land use members; election of a Vice-President from the Board of
Directors; selection of election date for 2006; review of 2006 election
procedures; options for ERNC office space; city planning’s proposed
amendments to the oak tree ordinance; committee schedules; and others.
Join us! The ERNC will resume its regular 1st Tuesday of the month board
meeting schedule on Tuesday February 7. The committee meeting schedule for
2005 will be announced soon, and check the web site www.EagleR
ockCouncil.org for updates.
THANKS FOR NOMINATING STREETS!
Thanks to all who nominated their street for the special $100,000
resurfacing program for neighborhood councils. We got a huge response to
our requests for your input. Lots of streets really need attention in
Eagle Rock, and though $100,000 sounds like a lot of money, it will
actually only resurface a few blocks, so these are difficult decisions.
All nominated streets are being carefully considered and the ERNC will
make its recommendations to Street Services in the coming days. If you did
not have a chance to nominate your street for this special program, you
can always make a request for repair or resurfacing by calling 3-1-1. You
can also access 3- 1-1 and all city agencies online through the ERNC web
site at: http://www.eaglerockcouncil.org/index. php?view=city_services .
To find out what streets are scheduled to be repaired this year and next,
as well as those recently completed, go to http://www.lacit
y.org/BOSS/
MAKE A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO GET INVOLVED!
Make a resolution right now to get involved with your neighborhood
council and your community --participate on an ERNC committee! There are
lots of options — something for everyone. You can get info about
committees by visiting the "Volunteer Opportunities" section of the ERNC
web site. http://www.eaglerock
council.org/?view=volunteer_opportunities Please have a look and
consider it. To volunteer, simply reply to this email. If you have already
volunteered, but have not heard back from us, please kindly reply again as
we intend to reply to each request. We look forward to working with
you!
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Subject: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan Workshops
Dear Los Angeles River Stakeholder:
Thank you for attending, or helping spread the word about, the first
round of public workshops for the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master
Plan that were held this past October. We had over 750 people attend those
two workshops and we’re hoping to build on their tremendous success by
alerting you to the second round of meetings which will take place in late
January 2006.
SAVE THE DATE!
San Fernando Valley area.
Saturday, January 21, 2006; 10:00 a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Reseda High School
18230 Kittridge Street, Reseda CA 91335 818.342.6186
South Los Angeles area.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006; 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center
3980 S. Menlo Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone: (213) 763-0114
Atwater/Glendale Narrows area.
Saturday, January 28, 2006;
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Recreation Center
4165 Chevy Chase Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039 Phone: (213) 485-4867
The purpose of these meetings is to present what we heard from the
community to date, and to discuss potential opportunities, constraints and
a framework for the LA River. Content and format of these meetings will be
the same, only the location will differ. Recognizing the importance of
reaching as many community members, neighbors and stakeholders as possible
so that their visions, aspirations and thoughts about revitalizing the
River are captured now and throughout this 18 month planning process, I
have attached a flyer (in Spanish & English) announcing these
meetings. We hope that you'll take a few moments to electronically forward
the flyer to your membership, friends, family and colleagues so their
voices continue to be heard during our 18-month planning process.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 323-669-9100.
Thanks for your commitment to the Los Angeles River and, most
importantly, for your assistance in getting the word out about these
upcoming community meeting.
Alma Martinez
Planner
Transportation and Land Use Collaborative
The Robert Group, TLUC and Adan Ortega are leading community outreach
efforts on behalf of the Tetra Tech team which was selected to conduct the
Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Planning effort by the City of Los
Angeles.
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Subject: Southwest Museum- Jan. & Feb. Events
Family Activities and Art Shows at the Southwest Museum of the American
Indian
January – February 2006
L. Frank Show and Sale
Friday, January 20, through Sunday, April 9, 2006
Meet California Indian artist and author L. Frank at this artist's
reception. A descendant of the Tongva and Ajachmem people of Southern
California, Ms. Frank's drawings are eccentric, intelligent, and full of
subtle humor. Her art addresses everything from creation stories to the
ironies of indigenous life today, often with the help of Coyote,
California's native trickster. Free with museum admission.
An artist reception will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 1:00 to
4:00 p.m. Frank will be available to sign copies of her book, "Acorn Soup:
Drawings and Commentary". Please RSVP to 323.221.2164, ext. 226. Free with
museum admission.
Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12, 10 am – 5 pm
Show and Sale: Zuni Fetish Carvings, Navajo and Zuni Jewelry, and More!
Just in time for Valentine's Day: Shop for authentic Native American
jewelry and art, and, on Saturday, meet trader Scott Ryerson, acknowledged
in Kent McManis's book, A Guide to Zuni Fetishes & Carvings. Free to
the public.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Beginning in January, experience archaeology, create works of art, and
explore Native American culture at the Southwest Museum in Mt. Washington.
Each month we have exciting new activities planned for families with
children.
Saturday, January 7, 1 – 2:30 pm
Let's Make History! Northwest Coast Masks During their potlatches and
ceremonies, the Northwest Coast Indians use elaborately carved and painted
masks to tell stories. Decorate a mask to tell your story. Free with
museum admission.
Sunday, January 8, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Dig-It! Family Style
Who lived here before us? What did they leave behind? What does you
garbage say about you? Discover the answer to these questions and more
while on an "archaeology" dig. Free with museum admission.
Sunday, January 8, 1:30 – 2 pm
StoryTime
Judi Moreillon's Sing Down the Rain is a story about the Sonoran
Desert, where the most important ceremonies are those that bring rain. Do
clay pots have stories? Find out in When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor. Free
with museum admission.
Saturday, February 4, 1 – 2:30 pm
Let's Make History! Stick Dice
For fun and recreation, the California Indians played games of chance.
We'll make our own stick dice and put our luck to the test by playing this
traditional game. Free with museum admission.
Sunday, February 5, 1:30 – 2 pm
StoryTime
Learn about the desert from the creatures that live there in Desert
Voices by Byrd Baylor. Enjoy the tale of the most famous black rodeo
performer in Andrea Davis Pinkney's Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin' Cowboy.
Free with museum admission.
Sunday, February 12, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Dig-It! Family Style
Who lived here before us? What did they leave behind? What does your
garbage say about you? Discover the answer to these questions and more
while on an "archaeology" dig. Free with museum admission.
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
The Southwest Museum holds one of the nation's most important museum,
library, and archive collections related to the American Indian. In
addition, it has extensive holdings of pre- Hispanic, Spanish colonial,
Latino, and Western American art and artifacts. For nearly one hundred
years, it has supported research, publications, exhibitions, and other
educational activities to advance the public's understanding and
appreciation of the Americas, with particular emphasis on the western
United States and Mesoamerica. The Southwest Museum is located at 234
Museum Drive in Mt. Washington and is easily accessible via the Metro Rail
Gold Line, which stops directly across from the museum.
The Southwest Museum and Museum Store are open Tuesday through Sunday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free on the second Tuesday of every month
and free for veterans year-round.
Southwest Museum of the American Indian 234 Museum Drive Los Angeles,
CA 90065
323.221.2164
www.autr
ynationalcenter.org
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Just had a very interesting experience with the city database which
causes me to lose faith in anything on the database. My house address is
shown in three different places on the same street. How can anyone trust
such wacko information?
Barbara Aran
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I've never had that experience, Barbara. Try it again and let me
know what happens. Also, try someone else's address and see what happens.
I've encountered some mistakes in the system, but never the same address
in different places on the street. We look forward to hearing back from
you.
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The following letters have to do with the ERNC's requests for
nominations for streets in need of repair.
Sumner St., on the west side of the car wash, badly needs repaving.
Sincerely, Lucy Cole
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Regarding the request for street re-surfacing suggestions, here are my
nominations:
1) Sumner Avenue from Colorado north to Las Flores - TONS of potholes
and patches
2) Las Flores from Sumner Ave. east to Ellenwood - TONS of potholes and
patches
3) Colorado Blvd. from Ellenwood west to the City limits -- don't know
if the developer of the senior housing project has to do this once his
project is complete, but the street has been a disgrace for months and is
dangerous for those of us who drive on it daily.
thanks,
Victoria Deise Wilson
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I tried going to the link (info@EagleRockCouncil.org) you gave in the
newsletter, but the “Page can not be displayed.” At any rate, Wawona
street between El Roble on the north and Round Top on the south, is in
desperate need of repair! There are huge holes and cracks. The street has
not been resurfaced since the 1940’s. Please add it to the list.
Thanks for continuing the newsletter. It’s the glue that binds our
community!
José H. Ortez, TERA
member.
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Thanks to all of you who wrote in about the various streets in Eagle
Rock that are so in need of attention. In addition to publishing your
letters, we will send this information on to the ERNC and to the Council
Office.
hi tera newsletter,
i'm going to be teaching a few early morning yoga classes at the newly
opened eagle rock dance center on eagle rock blvd., just south of
colorado.
WAKE UP! yoga will happen from 7-8 a.m. and 8- 9 a.m. monday,
wednesday, and friday beginning january 2nd, 2006. it's hatha flow
yoga/power style, music plays throughout, providing wonderful energy and
exercise to start your day off on the right (and the left) foot. all
levels are welcome.
i'm very pleased to be able to offer this empowering, health promoting
exercise to eagle rock. i've been practicing yoga for 14 years, much of
that time was spent studying with masters in india. my teaching style is
fun and upbeat, but also precise and focused.
i wonder if you will please consider including this information in your
e-newsletter (which i just read, by the way, and it's wonderful).
thanks,
olivia rosewood
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Consider it included, and good luck with your
class!
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Yoga -Sundays starting Jan. 8th with Krista Neumann former owner of
Yoga Essence studio. Krista will be teaching an all levels gentle class at
the new Eagle Rock Dance Studio located at 5054 1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Please bring your own mat and blanket or towel. Class starts at 9:00 AM.
Donation only.
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