Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Meets Thursday

The Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC) will meet on Thursday, Dec. 6  from 7-9 p.m. at the Highland Park Adult Senior Citizen Center.

Among the items to be addressed on the agenda are several funding requests, including: $325 for holiday outreach supplies and $200 for a bulletin board to advertise HHPNC meetings and events.

Neighborhood Council Coalition:

The board will discuss a motion by President Monica Alcaraz regarding potentially participating in future collaborations by forming a neighborhood council coalition. The motion calls for the appointment of one or more individuals who can commit the time to attend possible monthly meetings.

710 Freeway:

The board will hear a presentation regarding the latest issues regarding the 710 freeway extension and about upcoming meetings. There will be a request for a vote opposing the tunnel, and drafting of official letter stating HHPNC opposition to the project consistent with Los Angeles City Council's official position.

Candidates Forum:

The board will vote to officially endorse and promote the Council District 1 candidate forum as an HHPNC event. The forum will be held on January 15 at Benjamin Franklin High School.

Van De Kamps:

The board will discuss a motion by member Tom Williams support for the development and implementation of a full college facility at the Los Angeles Community College's Van De Kamp's campus on Fletcher Drive in Glassell Park.

Highland Park Transit Village:

The board will consider a motion to limit January's meeting agenda to only a few items to allow ample time the Highland Park Transit Village. There are currently three plans for for three sites under consideration.