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Topic: North Gaffey Streetscape Improvement

Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
638 S. Beacon Street, #688
San Pedro, California  90731

December 10, 2002

Councilwoman Janice Hahn
638 South Beacon Street, Suite 552
San Pedro, CA  90731

Re: North Gaffey Streetscape Improvement

Dear Councilwoman Hahn:

The improvement and beautification of North Gaffey Street between the proposed Welcome Park and Anaheim Street (also known as Five Corners)  is a high priority for the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council.  North Gaffey Street is a major entrance into San Pedro. In its current blighted condition, visitors entering our community receive a negative impression. Some of the problems include:

I.    Flooding during winter months

I .      Inconsistent or non-existent landscaping

II .      Unsightly, concrete flood channel

III .      Lack of curbing and sidewalks

IV .      Unsightly fencing

V .      Billboards

The Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council has surveyed its 25,000 stakeholders on three separate occasions.  Each time, the improvement of North Gaffey Street was identified as one of the top issues. 

We presented this plan to the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering at the Neighborhood Council Budget Day held at the Convention Center on October 5, 2002.  We understand that, as a result, the Bureau of Street Services si responding to an MTA Call for Projects to seek funding.

The Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council strongly endorses the North Gaffey Streetscape Improvement Project and asks you to provide support.

Regards,

John Greenwood
President
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council

cc:      Mayor James Hahn
           Department of Neighborhood Empowerment  (Greg Nelson & Parker Anderson)

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