CD1 Candidate Forum Thursday, May 4

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The EPIA invites you to a Council District 1 Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 4 and 7pm in Echo Park

Both Councilmember Gil Cedillo and Challenger Joe Bray-Ali have been invited to attend the forum (note: this is not a debate). Each will be given up to 20 minutes to speak about their candidacy and discuss issues of importance to the Greater Echo Park Community. After each candidate speaks, a moderator will facilitate questions from attendees.

 

CD1 Candidate Forum

Thursday, May 4 at 7:00pm

Williams Hall at Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way

Support the EPIA with pizza

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Through the entire month of February, Echo Park restaurant Mohawk Bend is donating $4 of each charity pizza to the Echo Park Improvement Association.

“The EPIA Pizza” includes Eggs, Prosciutto, Idiazabal cheese, arugula, Mozzarella, olive oil, lemon juice. At $16, $4 from each purchase of this pizza helps us cover a variety of costs, including outreach materials, neighborhood cleanups, printing, website fees, digital promotions and more!

The EPIA is a nonprofit, grassroots organization that acts as an advisory organization to the City of LA when dealing with crime, filming, trash, permits, development and more. Some of the programs we work on each year include:

  • Sponsoring the free Echo Park Lake summer movie series
  • Hosting the Echo Park Community Parade VIP reception in December
  • Organizing cleanups in the neighborhood
  • Hosting open town halls each month

Our Neighborhood Issues Committee meets each month to discuss major projects in the Echo Park community, including the SR2 Terminus, housing developments, Echo Park Lake and Elysian Park issues – and more!

The EPIA Pizza at Mohawk Bend

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for 1/18/17

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ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda
Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 7 pm
Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way

  1. Introductions and sign in
  2. Approve Minutes
  3. Schools & Civic:
    1. Dodgers issues
    2. LA Marathon
    3. Community Activist Memorial
    4. Filming Committee
    5. Gabriella Charter School Beautification
    6. New Business
  4. Land Use:
    1. Action Required:
      1. 712 N Alvarado St Apartment Development DIR-2015- 3518-DB, ENV-2015- 3519-CE
      2. Remodels vs Demolition
      3. Fargo & Alvarado (4) single family residence project
      4. Mohawk Collection Adaptive Reuse and CUB
    2. Open
      1. Barlow Hospital
      2. Bruce Court SF Development
      3. 1003 Everett Street demolition
      4. Short Term Rentals Ordinance
    3. Action taken, awaiting conclusion
      1. Sunset/Everett Street Project
      2. Quintero SLSD
      3. Belmont Street SLSD
      4. 1245 Innes Ave. Cell Tower
      5. 1201 N Alvarado
      6. 1750 Glendale Blvd Apartments
      7. Temple and Glendale Apartment
      8. 1625 West Palo Alto Street (Hotel)
      9. Sage Micro-Brewery CUB
      10. 1650 Echo Park Ave Cell Tower
      11. Echo Park Avenue & Grafton Street
      12. 1509 N. Echo Park Avenue CUB
      13. Libre, 1606 W. Sunset CUB
      14. 1301 W Sunset Blvd Mixed Use
      15. 1304 EP Avenue Cell Phone Tower
      16. 1498 Sunset Blvd CUB
      17. Gigi’s Bakery CUP
      18. 1450 EP Ave Historic Nominatio
    4. New Business
  5. Parks:
    1. Echo Park Lake
      1. Raskin Estate
    2. Elysian Park
      1. Northeast Little League Facilities
    3. County Parks Needs Assessment
    4. New business
  6. Public Works:
    1. Route 2 Terminus Improvement Project
    2. Mural Projects – EPIA Committee
    3. Clinton Stairway Project
    4. Sunset Cut Retaining Wall
    5. Downtown Echo Park BID
    6. New Business
  7. Policies, Procedures, & Administrative
    1. Standing Rules, Membership Dues
    2. Elections Committee
  8. Newsletter/Web Page
  9. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
  10. Future Agendas Items
  11. Next Meeting Standing
  12. Adjourn

January town hall: Preserving Los Angeles

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EPIA January Town Hall Presents: Preserving Los Angeles

Thursday, January 5, 2016 @ 7pm

Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital

In conjunction with the Echo Park Historical Society, we have invited special guest Ken Bernstein of the Department of Historic Resources to present on preservation efforts in the City. 

Mr. Bernstein will discuss the work that the department does and  how community members can participate. 

The presentation will be followed by a moderated Questions & Answers session.

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Ways to get involved in Echo Park

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The Echo Park Improvement Association (EPIA) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that has been addressing quality of life issues in Echo Park for over 30 years. If you have a love for Echo Park and want to be involved, check out these opportunities:

Get informed

All are welcome! All of our meetings are held at Barlow Hospital (2000 Stadium Way) in Williams Hall at 7pm. Learn about a variety of issues such as criminal activities, development & other quality of life issues.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Every first Thursday of the month

NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES COMMITTEE

Every third Wednesday of the month

Volunteer

The EPIA sponsors and actively participates in many community activities including neighborhood clean-ups, the Echo Park Holiday Parade, the Lotus Festival, National Night Out and the Homeless Count.

More community organizations and volunteer opportunities can be found on here.

Follow us

We’re on Twitter and Facebook where we share information about Echo Park and the neighborhood!

Sign up for our email list for important neighborhood announcements, click here.

Thank our Fire Fighters – help provide Thanksgiving dinner to Echo Park’s Station 20!

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This Thanksgiving, the Echo Park Improvement Association is sponsoring the LAFD Fire Station 20, located right here in Echo Park on Sunset Boulevard. We will be cooking and delivering a Thanksgiving meal to the eight firefighters who are on duty for the holiday, and we need your help!

We need:

Gravy (x2)
Cranberry sauce (x2)
Stuffing (x2)
2-3 Pies
Dinner rolls
Mashed potatoes (x2)
Yams (x2)
Green beans or other traditional greens

Please help by signing up for a dish of your choice by signing up HERE or by sending us an email at echoparkimprovement@gmail.com

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, October 19

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ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda
Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7 pm
Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way

  1. Introductions and sign in
  2. Approve Minutes
  3. Schools & Civic:
    1. Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD
    2. Dodgers issues
      1. CUP Letter
    3. Seniors Issues
    4. LA Marathon 5K problems
    5. Community Activist Memorial
    6. County Sheriff’s Oversight Commission
    7. Filming Committee
    8. LA Helicopter Noise Coalition
    9. Lotus Festival
    10. National Night Out
    11. New Business
  4. Land Use:
    1. Action Required:
      1. 712 N Alvarado St Apartment Development DIR-2015- 3518-DB, ENV-2015- 3519-CE
      2. Remodels vs Demolition
      3. 330 – 332 N. Patton St. Apartment
      4. 1500 W Landa St
      5. 707 Alvarado
      6. 1635 Morton SLSD
      7. Fargo & Alvarado (4) single family residence project.
      8. 1301 W Sunset Blvd 45 unit Mixed Use Project with SB1818 Density Bonus
      9. Mohawk Collection Adaptive Reuse and CUB
    2. Open
      1. Barlow Hospital
      2. Bruce Court SF Development
      3. Rosebud SFR
      4. 1003 Everett Street demolition
      5. 1304 EP Avenue Cell Tower
      6. Short Term Rentals Ordinance
    3. Action taken, awaiting conclusion
      1. Sunset/Everett Street Project
      2. 1936 Preston Avenue SLSD
      3. Quintero SLSD
      4. Belmont Street SLSD
      5. 1245 Innes Ave. Cell Tower
      6. 1201 N Alvarado
      7. 1750 Glendale Blvd Apartments
      8. Temple and Glendale Apartment
      9. 1625 West Palo Alto Street (Hotel)
      10. Sage Micro-Brewery CUB
      11. 1650 Echo Park Ave Cell Tower
      12. Echo Park Avenue & Grafton Street
      13. 1509 N. Echo Park Avenue CUB
      14. Libre, 1606 W. Sunset CUB
    4. New Business
      1. 1498 Sunset Blvd CUB
      2. 1852 Lobdel Place SFR Addition
      3. 1605 Champlian Terrace Non-compliant SFR
      4. Gigi’s Bakery CUP (Nick Leathers presenting)
  5. Parks:
    1. Echo Park Lake
      1. Raskin Estate
    2. City Ordinance Regarding Vending in Parks
    3. Elysian Park
      1. Northeast Little League Facilities
      2. Sand & Water feature at parks
    4. County Parks Needs Assessment
    5. New business
  6. Public Works:
    1. Route 2 Terminus Improvement Project
    2. Mural Projects – EPIA Committee
    3. Clinton Stairway Project
    4. Sunset Cut Retaining Wall
    5. Downtown Echo Park BID
    6. New Business
  7. Policies, Procedures, & Administrative
    1. Standing Rules, Membership Dues
    2. Elections Committee
  8. Newsletter/Web Page
  9. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
  10. Future Agendas Items
  11. Next Meeting Standing
  12. Adjourn

EPIA Holiday Potluck and Toy Drive 2016

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It’s that time of year again!
The EPIA holiday potluck and toy drive takes place on…

Thursday, December 1, 2016

at 7:00 pm

Bring your favorite dish to share
& donate an unopened, unwrapped toy

Location:
Council District 13 offices – 1722 Sunset Boulevard
Enter through the back door!

November town hall: Short Term Rentals in Our Neighborhood

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November town hall:

Short Term Rentals in Our Neighborhood

Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm

Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital (2000 Stadium Way)

Come hear representatives from AirBnB and Keep Neighborhoods First discuss the pros & cons of the proposed LA City Short Term Rental Ordinance.  A moderated questions & answers session will follow the panel discussion.

During our town hall meetings, we discuss issues affecting our neighborhood including new Echo Park businesses, land use issues and more. Get out and volunteer, meet neighbors, and let EPIA help with your neighborhood projects like community clean ups, tree plantings, beautification projects, or other city related issues.

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Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, September 21

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ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 7 pm
Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way

  1. Introductions and sign in
  2. Approve Minutes
  3. Schools & Civic:
    1. Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD
    2. Dodgers issues
      1. CUP Letter
    3. Seniors Issues
    4. LA Marathon 5K problems
    5. Community Activist Memorial
    6. County Sheriff’s Oversight Commission
    7. Filming Committee
    8. LA Helicopter Noise Coalition
    9. Lotus Festival
    10. National Night Out
    11. New Business
  4. Land Use:
    1. Action Required:
      1. 712 N Alvarado St Apartment Development DIR-2015- 3518-DB, ENV-2015- 3519-CE
      2. Remodels vs Demolition
      3. 330 – 332 N. Patton St. Apartment
      4. 1500 W Landa St
      5. 707 Alvarado
      6. 1635 Morton SLSD
      7. Fargo & Alvarado (4) single family residence project.
      8. 1301 W Sunset Blvd 45 unit Mixed Use Project with SB1818 Density Bonus
      9. Mohawk Collection Adaptive Reuse and CUB
    2. Open
      1. Barlow Hospital
      2. Bruce Court SF Development
      3. Rosebud SFR
      4. 1003 Everett Street demolition
      5. 1304 EP Avenue Cell Tower
      6. Short Term Rentals Ordinance
    3. Action taken, awaiting conclusion
      1. Sunset/Everett Street Project
      2. 1936 Preston Avenue SLSD
      3. Quintero SLSD
      4. Belmont Street SLSD
      5. 1245 Innes Ave. Cell Tower
      6. 1201 N Alvarado
      7. 1750 Glendale Blvd Apartments
      8. Temple and Glendale Apartment
      9. 1625 West Palo Alto Street (Hotel)
      10. Sage Micro-Brewery CUB
      11. 1650 Echo Park Ave Cell Tower
      12. Echo Park Avenue & Grafton Street
      13. 1509 N. Echo Park Avenue CUB
      14. Libre, 1606 W. Sunset CUB
    4. New Business
      1. 1498 Sunset Blvd CUB
      2. 1852 Lobdel Place SFR Addition
      3. 1605 Champlian Terrace Non-compliant SFR
      4. Gigi’s Bakery CUP (Nick Leathers presenting)
  5. Parks:
    1. Echo Park Lake
      1. Raskin Estate
    2. City Ordinance Regarding Vending in Parks
    3. Elysian Park
      1. Northeast Little League Facilities
      2. Sand & Water feature at parks
    4. County Parks Needs Assessment
    5. New business
  6. Public Works:
    1. Route 2 Terminus Improvement Project
    2. Mural Projects – EPIA Committee
    3. Clinton Stairway Project
    4. Sunset Cut Retaining Wall
    5. Downtown Echo Park BID
    6. New Business
  7. Policies, Procedures, & Administrative
    1. Standing Rules, Membership Dues
    2. Elections Committee
  8. Newsletter/Web Page
  9. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
  10. Future Agendas Items
  11. Next Meeting Standing
  12. Adjourn