Freeway Park
Gets Rousing Community Support
There was an
impressive show of support for the proposed
Hollywood Central Park at the first community
outreach meeting held a week ago at Selma Avenue
Elementary. More than 125 community members
turned out on a Saturday morning between
rainstorms to voice their opinions, and the
result was overwhelming support for a park.
Members of the public also had the opportunity
to provide input on what they would like to see
in the park. Notes were taken and will be given
to the consultant, EDAW, that will be performing
the feasibility study. Councilmembers Eric
Garcetti and Tom LaBonge attended the meeting as
did three Assemblymembers – Kevin DeLeon,
Michael Feuer, and Karen Bass. The meeting was
organized by the Hollywood Central Park
Coalition, with support from the Council
offices, Mayor and CRA. Co-chairs of the
Coalition are Don Scott of First Financial
Bancorp. and Laurie Goldman of GO! Goldman Organization. Kudos to Laurie who handled
logistics for the meeting. Special thanks to
Selma Avenue Elementary School for making the
space available and to the proposed Selma Avenue
Hotel for helping to underwrite the event.
Additional community outreach meetings will be
held to keep the community involved in the
planning process.
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taxes with Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Members Take 15-20% Off with
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Call 323-953-9988
Chamber Supports
The KRESS
Chamber representatives were on hand this week
at a zoning hearing for the KRESS Entertainment
Center at 6608 Hollywood Blvd., in the former
Frederick’s of Hollywood building. Developer
Michael Viscuso is turning the 33,000-sq.ft.
building into a restaurant, basement lounge/bar,
banquet and event space, and a rooftop lounge
and patio. In order to speed the opening of the
facility, Viscuso went ahead with the
modifications required. There was no opposition
voiced to the project at the hearing, and zoning
officer Albert Landini indicated he would be
issuing preliminary approval with a ruling by
the end of March.
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Garcetti Plans
Entertainment Industry Technology Zone
Chamber officials were on hand last week at a
meeting with Council President Eric Garcetti to
begin planning for an Entertainment Industry
Technology Zone that would combine existing tax
credits and other new programs to encourage the
entertainment industry to locate in Hollywood,
North Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles.
Garcetti stressed his commitment to making the
zone a reality and noted that it could be a
model for other industries to follow. “We
commend Council President Garcetti for his
leadership on this issue and look forward to
making his vision a reality,” said Chamber
President Leron Gubler.
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Career Faire is
Planned for New High School
A career faire is being planned on Saturday,
February 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. for the new Helen
Bernstein High School in Hollywood. Principal
Maria Elena Rico-Aguilera noted that she is
seeking business presenters to highlight their
careers. The presentations can be flexible – a
table display, a classroom presentation
or demonstration. Anyone interested in
participating should contact her at
(323)993-1830 or at
Mariaelena.rico@lausd.net. The new high
school, located at Sunset Blvd and VanNess, will
open this fall.
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KCET to air Feature on
Hollywood Sign
 KCET will air
Huell Howser’s popular California Gold
program with a special on the Hollywood Sign on
Friday, Feb. 8th at 10 p.m., with a
repeat on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., according
to Chris Baumgart, chair of the Hollywood Sign
Trust. Members of the Sign Trust helped provide
information and background for the special.
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Free
business counseling at the Hollywood Chamber
Offered by the Service Corps of Retired
Executives (SCORE)
Richard Krelstein, a retired business
turn-around specialist
Consulting services will be available most
Fridays 9:30 - 11:30am
To schedule an
appointment, call Vivian at (323)469-8311.
For those who missed the Hollywood Chamber trip
to China, the San Fernando Valley Chamber is
planning a
China Trip this spring.
Hollywood & Highland Center
Shuttle Service for WICKED
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