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Los Angeles City Council District 4

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Dear Neighbor,

So much has happened this past year in the Fourth Council District. Whether it’s new parks, first-time pilots, or needed reforms, the Fourth Council District is leading by example with strong neighborhoods and engaged communities.

When I entered office, I was just a concerned citizen of the Fourth Council District hoping to make life a little better and government a lot more responsive. Over the last three years, I have gotten to know many of you, and the vibrant communities that make the Fourth District a distinct honor to serve. From Silver Lake to Sherman Oaks, Laurel Canyon to Larchmont Village, the Fourth Council District is blessed with iconic landmarks, beautiful neighborhoods, and residents who are passionate about making their community the best it can be.

A lot has happened over the past three years, and we have seen remarkable achievements in the past year alone. But one thing has remained the same since the first day I entered office: My commitment to you. Working with you, and building a grassroots relationship to City government that is responsive and collaborative in solving neighborhood challenges, remains my core focus as the Councilmember for the Fourth Council District. As always, there’s more work to be done — but you can know that my transparency, trust, and commitment to our neighborhoods will always remain the same.

Letter fromCouncilmember Ryu

David E. RyuCouncilmember, District 4

Sincerely,

August 2017Secured greater concessions from the IOC and stronger financial guarantees from the State in the new LA 2028 Olympics agreement

September 2017Discretionary Spending Data for District 4 is published on-line to the public for the first time

October 2017Motion introduced to develop rules & regulation for dockless bikes & scooters in Los Angeles

November 2017The Utility Box Art Program begins as a way to celebrate the unique, colorful neighbor-hoods in Council District 4

December 2017Funding is approved to devel-op the framework for a college savings account program in Los Angeles

February 2018Access, safety & mobility study of Griffith Park &Hollywood Sign, including 29 strategies to reduce traffic and increase safety, sent to City departments for study

April 2018The Party House Ordinance goes into effect, aimed at en-suring the safety and security of our hillside communities

June 2018The loudspeaker ban on open-air tour buses passes City Council

May 2018Held largest-ever City celebra-tion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on the steps of City Hall

Highlights fromthis past year

January 2018City Council approves study of City-owned property on North Gardner Street for use as Women’s Bridge Housing

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At the heart of a local democracy are empowered neighborhoods and a fair & transparent government. In order to restore faith in City Hall, we have to hold leaders in Los Angeles to a higher standard, and demand open books and fair play in every corner of our City. That’s why I refused all developer dollars on my campaign, and became the first Councilmember in Los Angeles to publish my discretionary spending online.

Building a More Just &Equitable Government

Successfully Pushed for Campaign Finance ReformAdvocated for new rules to empower small dollar donors and first-time candidates before the Ethics Commission, which approved increasing the matching funds rate for donations threefold, from 2:1 to 6:1. Continued to push for a ban on donations from developers with active projects before the City.

Called for Stronger DROP ReformAn early advocate for reform to the City’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) program for City employees to protect taxpayer dollars and stop abuse of disability leave. Supported legislation to analyze DROP and continued to push for stronger reforms to the DROP program to limit abuses.

Introduced Package to Empower Neighborhood CouncilsIntroduced a motion with 12 measures to reform the Neighborhood Council system and empower each individual Neighborhood Council. Measures include establishing a central point of contact between Neighborhood Councils and City Hall and helping Neighborhood Councils with promotion, voter turnout, and establishing a more equitable distribution of board seats.

Fought for a Fair & Transparent CAO Selection ProcessCalled for a transparent and nationwide search for a new Chief Administrative Officer when the then-CAO retired. The CAO, one of the most important posts in the City, has great influence on how much money is available for police patrols, street repair, and other City services. The first to call for a thorough search to fill this crucial position with the very best possible candidate.

$957,660Spending by Region

TOTAL

Increase from Previous Year

27.5%

Discretionary Funds SummaryData Time Frame — July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

Districtwide

Metro

Valley

HillsidesHollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, Cahuenga Pass

Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake, Van Nuys

Miracle Mile, Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Koreatown

$957,660Spending by Category

TOTAL

$414,275

$208,532

$134,123

$200,730

Beautification & Infrastructure

Community Events & Programs

Public Safety

Traffic & Transit

$334,975

$224,840

$142,623

$175,222

Administrative

$80,000

View more at davidryu.lacity.org/cd4_checkbook

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Improving quality of life starts in the streets - and with the work of weed abatement, clean-up and road repair needed to keep our streets safe and sidewalks clean. Working with the community and City departments to improve our neighborhoods and address community needs is central to improving quality of life and making our communities shine.

Serving Our Neighborhoods

Created a Sustainable Sidewalks PilotLed a pilot to replace aging sidewalks with sustainable and recycled material. After study and analysis, the first sidewalk in the pilot was installed outside Fire Station 35 in Los Feliz. Made with fully permeable pavers and made from 48 percent post-consumer recycled content, the sidewalk allows for water to reach the soil beneath rather than runoff into the street.

Fought for a Customer-First Reform to LADWPIntroduced a motion to improve the response time of LADWP during a power outage, assess and prioritize our City’s electric needs for the 21st century, and greatly improve the communication between LADWP and customers during a crisis. Following the record power outages during the summer heatwaves, brought LADWP leadership to the affected communities to understand residents’ concerns and experiences, as well as commit to measurable improvements, such as a text-message alert system and increased staffing at call centers during a power outage.

Cleaner Streets & Innovative SolutionsPrioritized the beautification of major streets in Council District Four, including nightly powerwashing of Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. Installed five new Ecube “smart” bins, which not only compact trash to hold eight times the amount of traditional bins, but use sensors to alert sanitation crews when bins are full. More than 100 trash bins across Council District Four now have these sensors, allowing for more efficient clean-up and a more effective delivery of this City service.

Email your issue, question, or concern to cd4.issues@lacity.org! 506streets and alleys cleaned

38,387bulky items collected

62.25miles of lanes resurfaced

2,377trees maintained

130,922pounds of litter removed

17,160miles of curbs swept

192,211 square feet of weeds abated

76,980square feet of small asphalt repairs

100.62miles of slurry seal lanescompleted

7,615square feet ofgraffiti removed

Actions Taken

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One of the best things about Council District Four is our unique neighborhoods and local creativity. It was a passion for our local artists and colorful communities that created the Utility Box Art Sponsorship Program, a unique CD4 Program that uses discretionary funding to pay local artists to turn utility boxes across Council District Four into public works of art.

Utility BoxArt SponsorshipProgram

See more and apply topaint a box of your own at davidryu.lacity.org/utility_box_art_program

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Parks are central to our health, happiness, and strong communities. From Griffith Park to Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park, Council District Four holds some of the biggest and best green spaces in Los Angeles. Preserving and improving our parks, as well as finding opportunities to expand green spaces, are top priorities.

Protecting Our Parks & Green Spaces

A New and Improved Pan Pacific ParkUnveiled $2.9 million in improvements to Pan Pacific Park, including a new soccer field and upgraded baseball diamond. The upgraded baseball diamond includes a new lawn, a smart irrigation system, new field lighting and refurbished dugout and bases. The new soccer field includes field lighting, six new trash bins and four new trees, as well as new bleachers for sports teams, kids, and families to enjoy.

Focused on Safety & Access in Griffith ParkReleased the Access, Safety & Mobility to Griffith Park and Hollywood Sign study, which took a data-driven look at traffic, access and safety in Griffith Park and the Hollywood Sign and offered strategies to address them. Moved forward on feasibility and cost studies from various City departments on those strategies, so we can find solutions that create fair park access while ensuring the safety of nearby neighbors.

$4 Million in Improvements at the Greek TheatreSigned a stronger operating agreement for the Greek Theatre, the historic City-owned venue in Griffith Park. Led a robust and competitive contract process, which led to a new contract with SMG, and $4 million in improvements to the 88-year-old theatre, including new seating, improvements on three decks and the concessions stand, and enhanced security.

Expanding and Improving Runyon CanyonIntroduced a motion to add improvements for the visitors and wildlife of Runyon Canyon Park, including water reclamation, trail restoration, and new parking and circulation plans. With over 1.8 million visitors each year, Runyon Canyon Park needs help to ensure that its visitors, neighbors, and wildlife that call it home are able to enjoy the park for years to come.

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Public safety should always be the first priority of a city government. As a member of the Public Safety Committee and Councilmember for over a quarter million people, this is something I think about every day. Whether it’s new laws to curb unsafe conditions, collaboration with LAPD for more effective enforcement and patrols, or uniting a community around a Neighborhood Watch, our communities are taking the steps to make Council District Four safer for everyone.

Putting Public Safety First

Supported Reform for a Patrol Car Study andImproved PatrolsSupported a motion to analyze Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Patrols through a basic car study by an independent consultant. This report will give the City the answers on where patrols are needed and how to deploy LAPD officers to make policing more effective.

Pushed for a Safer Transit SystemSeconded a motion asking LAPD Transit Services Bureau to study safety on our City’s transit system, and provide recommendations for making our buses, subways and light rail safer. Continue to push for increased LAPD Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement (HOPE) Teams on the Metro system.

Secured Over $1 Million in Funding for Enhanced Safety Around the Hollywood SignDedicated funding in the 2018-2019 Annual Budget for the safety and security of the Hollywood Sign and surrounding neighborhoods. For the first time in its history, the Hollywood Sign now has more than $1 million in annual funding for traffic enforcement to ensure the safety of our sign, visitors and neighborhood.

Added More Officers to Community DivisionsSecured more officers for Council District Four police divisions like Wilshire Station and the Valley Bureau, where we added 8 sworn police officers, and worked to maintain the 10,000 sworn LAPD officers Citywide in the 2018-2019 Annual Budget. Continued to work with community police and fire stations on creating neighborhood watch groups, CERT trainings and supporting LAPD Community Volunteer programs.

Called for Stronger Brush Clearance Requirementsand Fire SafetyWorked with Councilmember Paul Koretz to demand more stringent brush clearance requirements on properties in Very High Fire Severity Zones, such as in our sensitive hillsides. Worked with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Department of Recreation and Parks on increased requirements, enforcement and a ban on metal weed whackers.

Led the Way on Safe Regulations for Dockless Bikesand ScootersIntroduced a motion to establish dockless vehicle safety rules. Dockless bikes and scooters are an emissions-free way to get around town, and can be remarkably effective in solving the first and last-mile issues that keep people from taking public transit. Established an early pilot & crafted rules with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

Created New Rules on Tour Bus OperatorsWorked with Assemblymember Nazarian to create a new state law which allows California municipalities like Los Angeles to regulate tour bus operation. With the new state law in effect, brought forth two motions to ban amplifiers and loudspeakers on open-air tour buses and limit tour bus operation on unsafe streets.

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Homelessness is the crisis of our time. Los Angeles faces an immense challenge in addressing the number of Angelenos who sleep on the street, but we can put an end to homelessness if we all get involved. From the projects in Council District Four to the great volunteer-run Homeless Count, everyone — from City official to everyday resident - has a role to play in solving homelessness.

Taking on Housing & Homelessness

Creating Intergenerational Housing at the LGBT CenterSecured over $8 million in public funding for the construction of the Anita May Rosenstein Campus in Hollywood. The campus, slated to open in 2019, will include 99 units of affordable housing for seniors, 25 of which will be supportive housing, 100 beds for homeless youth, 25 units of supportive housing for youth, and centers for counseling, services, and life skills training. This will be instrumental in addressing homelessness in Hollywood and creating more affordable housing for vulnerable communities.

Building Women’s Bridge Housing in HollywoodBegan the process of converting a shuttered City-owned library on North Gardner St. into Bridge Housing for women experiencing homelessness. This project, only made possible through the voter-approved Proposition HHH, will bring housing, counseling and real hope to some of the most vulnerable groups currently facing life on the streets.

Led the Way on Grave Disability ReformPushed to expand the definition of “Gravely Disabled” in California State law to include “medical treatment where the lack or failure of such treatment results in substantial physical harm or death” while protecting an individual’s constitutional rights. Current state law does not allow for first responders to provide life-saving care if offers for that care are declined, even if it is gravely needed. Worked with the County to push for reform to this law to better address the needs of the homeless and mentally ill.

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Whether it’s Toluca Lake or Silver Lake, Los Feliz or the Miracle Mile, Council District Four is made up of unique communities, beautiful neighborhoods, and engaged residents. Everyone deserves a neighborhood to be proud of, and a champion to fight for those neighborhoods. Whether it’s a party house or needed road repairs, we are taking on the big issues facing our communities together.

Fighting forOur Neighborhoods

Passed the City’s First-Ever Party House OrdinancePassed an ordinance to stop out-of-control party houses in Los Angeles, which choke narrow streets, pose a major risk to our fire sensitive hillsides, and bring all-night events to quiet residential streets. Worked with LAPD, City Attorney’s office and City Council to craft an ordinance with clear penalties and strong enforcement against both party hosts and property owners.

Began the Hollywood Bowl Road Closure PilotIntroduced the first road closure pilot to address traffic on show nights at the Hollywood Bowl. For the first time in years, neighbors of the Bowl are able to walk down their street and back out of their driveways on a busy show night without being trapped by bumper to bumper traffic. This marks just one of the ways Council District Four, the Hollywood Bowl, and the community are working together to address traffic.

Created a Pilot for Concrete Road RepairLed a concrete street repair pilot in Hancock Park to determine cost and feasibility of concrete street repair, and prove that concrete streets can and must be fixed comprehensively and true to their form. Passed a motion instructing the Bureau of Street Services to address the backlog of repairs on ‘D’ and ‘F’ graded streets, including concrete streets, using the results of the pilot. The 2018-’19 fiscal year budget introduced by the Mayor and approved by City Council included a $60 million increase in street reconstruction.

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Our work is measured by the success of children, and the things we do today to improve their health and opportunity will guide the future of Los Angeles. Thousands of students and dozens of wonderful schools are in Council District Four, and we all rely on clean air, fresh water, and green space to live our healthiest lives. Investing in those areas today will ensure a safe and prosperous Los Angeles tomorrow.

Working for Better Health & Education

Working to Create a College Savings Account forEvery Child in Los Angeles Championed a Children’s Savings Account (CSA) Program for the City of Los Angeles. Already in place in many U.S. Cities, CSAs have proven to boost graduation and college enrollment rates, and lift children out of poverty. Partnered with Prosperity Now, a renowned economic and social mobility non-profit, and assembled a working group with leaders from the City, County, and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to develop program structure.

Led the Effort to Remove Harmful Chemicals from Our AirApproved a motion to study the impacts of hexavalent chromium, also known as Chromium-6, on our air quality and public health. Chromium-6, an industrial pollutant and known carcinogen, has been banned in high concentrations from U.S. drinking water since 1991. However, few efforts exist to look at Chromium-6 in its aerosol form. Airborne Chromium-6 potentially impacts thousands of families in Los Angeles, and we must ensure their health by limiting its effects.

Fighting for Community Access to LAUSD ParksWorked to create joint-use legislation between LAUSD and the Department of Recreation and Parks. Parks are central to our health, happiness and community, yet too few neighborhoods in Los Angeles have easy access to parks & green spaces. One simple way to fix this problem is opening up the athletic fields and green spaces on LAUSD campuses to the community when school isn’t in session, so everyone in the community has access to exercise and fun.

Passed Resolutions in Support:• Medi-Cal Reimbursement Fee

• Restoring funding to the Federal Children’s Health Insurance Program

• Using Adult Use Marijuana Act funding to support after-school programs

• Full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Farm Bill

• Reforming the definition of Grave Disability in State law

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Our City is growing, but building for the City’s future does not mean neighborhoods can’t be involved in deciding their future. From safe construction rules to updated community plans, Council District Four is taking on the big issues and tackling the tough problems to create a fair zoning code that supports our neighborhoods and plans for our District’s future.

Ensuring ResponsibleGrowth

Established Hillside Construction RulesPassed an ordinance establishing construction rules that protect the safety and quality of life on hillside streets in Laurel Canyon and Bird Street neighborhoods. Establishing clear rules for safe hillside construction and context-sensitive zoning has eluded City Hall for decades, but after years of working with the community and the City Planning Commission, a Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) for Laurel Canyon and Bird Streets was established in April 2018.

Began Work on a New Hollywood Community PlanLed the effort to overhaul the Hollywood Community Plan after co-introducing and passing the motion to overhaul all 35 Community Plans in the City. Allocated funding and staffing to the Planning Department to begin the process with a draft plan for Hollywood. This plan will guide the future of Hollywood, through clear zoning rules, fair land use, and a modern vision of Hollywood that favors the use of public transit and the flourishing of unique neighborhoods.

Stood Up to Senate Bill 827Led the way on City opposition to Senate Bill 827 (SB 827), a California State Senate bill that sought to take planning decisions out of Los Angeles and into Sacramento, as well as upzone much of Los Angeles without allowing any community input or guarantees for affordable housing. Introduced a Resolution opposing SB 827 that was seconded by the Council President and passed unanimously by City Council.

Good government starts with an engaged community. Making sure every voice is heard and empowering new ones to join the fold is key to effective public service, and to improving life in Council District Four. Whether it’s listening tours or going door-to-door in our neighborhoods, staying in close connection with our communities and neighborhoods is central to serving them. Every neighborhood matters in Council District Four, and every voice deserves to be heard as we build a government we can all believe in.

Working to Empower the Community

Conducted a Citywide Listening Tour of Neighborhood CouncilsAs Chair of the Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee, began a listening tour of Neighborhood Councils to learn their ideas for improving the Neighborhood Council system. Established in 1999, this system is still growing, but remains one of the most effective tools in making government more responsive to the communities of Los Angeles. Making it even more successful is paramount to establishing a stronger democracy in Los Angeles.

Hosted a Summit of Council District FourCommunity LeadersBrought together neighborhood council board members and community leaders of Council District Four to meet on ongoing initiatives in the district, cross-community collaboration on areas of mutual interest, and a shared vision for the future of Council District Four. Worked with community members and leaders to establish clear goals moving forward and identify support for important neighborhood initiatives.

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