Politics & Government

CD 14 Newsletter: Sinkhole Repairs, Music Festival, Summer's Last Concert

Community news highlights from the office of Councilmember José Huizar.

Here are the highlights of the Council District 14 newsletter for this week:

Colorado Boulevard Sinkhole Repair Construction Begins

In October 2011, Councilmember José Huizar introduced a motion in City Council to ask the Department of Public Works to determine the cause of a sinkhole on Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock and report back with recommendations on how to fix it. Due to the severity of the damage, the City Engineer determined that repairs needed to be performed as soon as possible. In June 2012, the City Council adopted the Bureau of Engineering's report and declared it an urgent necessity so that it could be assigned to an emergency on-call contractor.

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Last week, the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering began work on the sinkhole. Located 3/10th of a mile east of Figueroa Street on Colorado Boulevard, the project includes the removal and reconstruction of 700 lateral feet of damaged roadway and sub-base.

Impacts to the community:

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·       There will be no street parking on the south side of Colorado Boulevard within the limits of the construction area.

·       Traffic traveling eastbound on Colorado Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between approximately Figueroa Street and Glengarry Road.

·       The project is estimated to be completed by next spring.

·       Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You will possibly notice dust, noise during the working hours. The City will work as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience during this emergency construction phase. If you have any questions, contact the Bureau of Engineering at (213) 978-0329 or call Councilmember Huizar's Northeast Office at (323) 254-5295.


15th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival

On Saturday, Oct 5, Councilmember Huizar and the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock will proudly present the 15th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival. ERMF celebrates the diverse community of Northeast Los Angeles by transforming local businesses into music venues, bringing innovative and recognized bands, producers, and DJs to Colorado Boulevard from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Your $10 suggested donation supports the arts in our community. Donate $10 or more prior to the Festival through www.CFAER.org, and you will receive a digital download of the 15th Annual ERMF Mixtape as well as the opportunity to use the fast-track entrance to the festival.

Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is celebrating 15 years as an organization, with the Eagle Rock Music Festival as its annual event, a milestone for this community. ERMF is supported this year by generous sponsors that include Macy’s, Burbank Music Academy, Eagle Rock Plaza, Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, K-Oxy, Occidental College, Friends of Friends, and DoLA.

A free shuttle service from the City of Los Angeles will be located at Eagle Rock Plaza, where free parking will be provided for all festivalgoers. A bike valet will also be available as a free service to the public.

For more information about the 15th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival visit: www.CFAER.org or visit the festival’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eaglerockmusicfestival.


Summer's Last Concert in the Park on Sunday, Aug. 25

Join your neighbors for this summer’s fifth and final Concert in the Park at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Dr., at 6 p.m. and listen to The Jack Lantz Big Band playing music from the 1930s through today. Hosted every year by the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Huizar's Office, the concerts are a great family outing. Enjoy food from local vendors and more.

For more information, please contact Councilmember Huizar's Northeast Office at (323) 254-5295.


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