Since winning a stay from the California Transportation Commission in May, From Lot to Spot (FLTS) has been working hard with community and environmental groups to garner funds to purchase the property on 118th and Doty to create a much needed park. And now a huge achievement: the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) has agreed to provide maintenance of the park, free of charge, until a long-term maintenance agreement is reached with the City. In addition, the LACC has agreed to provide job skill opportunities using this project as a platform for local youth.

However, before our elected state representatives act on our behalf to request local conservancies to acquire the property, they need the City to agree to long term maintenance in the future. The City has taken no such action and will vote to maintain or not maintain this property tomorrow.

Maintenance of this property is estimated to be between $6,000 – $12,000 – a sliver of what the City spends on maintenance for its other parks. Not to mention, the last park the City built in 2003 was directly across the street from another park – Glasgow Place Park on 135th Street across the street from Holly Glen Park, on 135th Street. This project is very much needed in this park-poor, low-income community. The time has come for the City to weigh in.

We know it is last minute, but your attendance will impact this decision:
In the past, the Council has voted favorably only when people show up in numbers.
We need your support! Attend the City Council meeting this Tuesday, July 22 and show your support. Only with your support can we make this dream come true. Only with your voice can we create change. Si se puede!

What: City Council Meeting to show support in favor of the Park
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Where: 4455 126th , Hawthorne, 90250
Time: 6:00pm