From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – New Concept Plan for the Lopez Canyon Green Space

This week, my office worked in partnership with the Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment to introduce the new concept plan for the Lopez Canyon Green Space near the intersection of Lopez Canyon Rd. and Paxton St.

Following the closure of the Lopez Canyon Landfill, the Bureau of Sanitation has been working to develop lands surrounding the area for recreational use. The Lopez Canyon Green Space has been in dire need of improvements, and I pushed for an increase in the budget to accommodate for these upgrades.

Two years ago, Sylmar High School Students in Steve List’s Agriculture class entered into a competition to design the concept plan. At this week’s meeting, three students’ designs were chosen and awarded with scholarships from the Bureau of Sanitation. The concept plan will include two playgrounds (5 years and under, and 5-12 years), a dog park, various seasonal plants, upgraded lighting through LADWP, drip irrigation (environmentally friendly), and much more. At this meeting, residents had a chance to give their feedback on the plans and it will be finalized in the upcoming months.

For more information please call my district office at 818-485-0600.

This week, my office worked in partnership

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Helping The Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Program

Today I joined Mayor Eric Garcetti and Chief Michel Moore to share our continued progress and efforts to keep Angelenos safe. In 2019, crime went down in every major category in our city — including violent and property crime, and the lowest number of homicides since the 1960s. This success is due to the collaboration and partnership between law enforcement and the community.

I’m especially proud to help expand the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) program and bring it to Pacoima at the San Fernando Gardens. This community policing program will work with residents to develop youth programs, beautify the neighborhood and help with job training, counseling and other needs. In return, the CSP will help assure more positive relations and support the critical intervention work for our youth. In addition, our efforts to invest in technology and will allow more officers on our streets and help create safer neighborhoods. We’re starting the new decade in the right direction and I look forward to our continued efforts to keep our neighborhoods safe.

Read the report here: http://assets.lapdonline.org/assets/pdf/2019and20%20Crimes%20and%20Initiatives.pdf

Today I joined Mayor Eric Garcetti and